PODCAST · comedy
BrainFart
by Taha Tariq
A podcast about nothing in particular and everything all at once. I drop new episodes weekly (give or take a meltdown). Come for the chaos, stay because you accidentally hit autoplay.
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Denser Cities - BrainFart S4E14
This week we talk about density in cities. I just wanted to nerd out on infrastructure and how I wish I lived somewhere more dense. Put me where the people are.Be Kind :)
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Competence in Governance- BrainFart S4E13
Today we chat about Zohran Mamdani and how he demonstrates that government can be competent, when it needs to be. Maybe Ottawa needs some of that. All power to the people.Be Kind :)
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Perfect Victims- BrainFart S4E12
We talk about perfect victims and how the imaginary image of a victim is used to justify atrocities and imperialism.Be Kind :)
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Power Projection - BrainFart S4E11
Today we discuss power projection and how states like the US use it to get their western populations on board with unjustifiable wars and conflict. (Iran)Be Kind :)
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Iran gets Attacked - BrainFart S4E10
We talk about the US/Israel and their attack on Iran.I got through my thoughts and reflections as I take in this horrible escalating conflict.Be kind:)
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Regression - BrainFart S4E9
We talk about the Social Determinants of Health and Maslow’s hierarchy. So sad that we are regressing into militarization and austerity.Be kind :)
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Mincome in Manitoba - BrainFart S4E8
We talk about universal/guaranteed basic income and how we researched this in Dauphin, Manitoba in the 70s.Be kind :)
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Deep Freeze - BrainFart S4E7
I talk about the deep freeze of northern winters and how I am still trying to move.Be Kind :)
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Fiction and Nonfiction - BrainFart S4E6
I talk about Fiction and Nonfiction writing and my upcoming book. I also recount my experience hearing Monia Mazigh & Jamie Chai Yun Liew speak about their experience writing. Be Kind :)
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Free Soloing, Blood, and Rights - BrainFart S4 E5
I talk about Alex Honnold’s free solo ascent of Taipei 101, giving my blood to the people who need it, and about human rights!Be Kind :)
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Ottawa is my Istanbul - BrainFart S4 E4
I talk about my review of Orhan Pamuk’s love letter to Istanbul and how it made me think of my city. Be kind :)
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Disconnect - BrainFart S4 E3
Don’t actually listen to this. Just go outside or the gym or see a friend. Thx Be kind :)
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Kidnapping and Murder - BrainFart S4 E2
Rough week to start the year off. We talk about Venezuela and the Minneapolis ICE murder of a 37-year-old mother. This is a bit of a downer. Be Kind :)
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Zohran Kwame Mamdani - Brainfart S4 E1
WE ARE BACK IN 2026!I talk about Zohran's mayoral victory and how I'm looking at my own local politics!Be Kind :)
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Cafés, Parks, and Third Spaces - Season 3 Episode 15
Go find your third place, whether its the cute lil cafe or a cute lil park or a cute lil other place. Be Nice :)
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Ground News, Shaky Foundation - Season 3 Episode 14
This is turning into all my internet icks...I talk about Ground News and all these news bias reporting services being convenient, but how that convenience comes at a cost. Be Nice :)
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Who PPP'd on My Public Service - Season 3 Episode 13
We dive into Public Private Partnerships and why they suck...Public Risk, Private Gain...EwBe Kind :)
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Mind, Please Stay in Your Seat - Season 3 - Episode 12
We talk about....ugh....what was it....oh yeah... FOCUSBe Kind :)
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DeleteMe Gives Me The Ick - Season 3 - Episode 11
Data Privacy Scrubbing services are the modern-day protection racket. I dive into all aspects of our current life and how we get sold solutions to a problem that continue to perpetuate the problem, instead of having regulation and broader reform.
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The Left needs The Boys - Season 3 - Episode 10
And The Boys needs The Left!We talk about young men and the left. I try to share some of the reasons that more young men need to reject liberalism and conservatism, to embrace leftism. I also talk about some of the reasons men feel more at home with the conservative movement. Masculinity means showing up for others!
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Perfection Paralysis - Season 3 Episode 9
I share some thoughts I had about the left political movement in North America and how we all just need to be empathetic in our movement building. I call the constant criticism of the leaders and agents in the left movement perfection paralysis.
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Shattered - Season 3 Episode 8
A short poem about my life recently.
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Fear - Season 3 Episode 7
I talk about Fear. A meditation for myself.
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Unconventional Science - Season 3 Episode 6
I saw some Joe Rogan clips about Terrace Howard and his unconventional theories. I decided to weigh in with my STEM-head idea on these theories like Flat Earth, 1x1=2, etc. I talk about the book "Why We Remember" By Charan Ranganath
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Her Room (Poem) - Season 3 Episode 5
I'm in the process of reading this book about memory (Why We Remember by Charan Ranganath) and this poem popped into my mind! Enjoy, lol.
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Do Nothing - Season 3 Episode 4
I talk about doing nothing in the age of unprecedented productivity and how it is important to living a fulfilling life. It's okay to just exist.
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Hopelessness (Doomer) - Season 3 Episode 3
We talk about Hopelessness for our generation. Feeling like we will never own homes or retire. Doomer-Vibes Thanks for listening <3
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Apple Vision Pro(ducing Value for Shareholders)- Season 3 Episode 2
We dive into Apple's latest first-generation device and I talk about AR/VR. I give my thoughts and opinions as a closested tech nerd. Thanks for listening <3
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A Valuable Return - Season 3 Episode 1
We dive into Meritocracy vs Inherent Value as guiding principles for our society and individual lives! I am back on my ranty nonsense with the podcast this year! Excited to be speaking to you again <3
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I'm feeling political - Season 2 Episode 2 - BrainFart
Topics: Trump, Vaccines, H3 and Jordan Peterson Twitter: @PodBrainFart
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We back - Season 2 Episode 1 - BrainFart with Jay
Topics: -Crypto (bros) -Capitalism -Socialism -Billionaires -Economics Twitter: @PodBrainFart
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Soccer and Marvel - Episode 20 - BrainFart
Today I give my thoughts on the England v Italy EUROCUP Final and the new Black Widow Movie! Twitter: @PodBrainFart
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Alternative Fuels - Episode 19 - BrainFart
Today we chat about some alternative fuels after seeing the beautiful Ford F150 Lightning on Unbox Therapy's youtube channel! Twitter: @PodBrainFart
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The Terrorist Attack in London - Episode 18 - BrainFart
Today we have a somber chat about the devastating terrorist attack on a muslim family in London, Ontario. Twitter: @PodBrainFart
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The 100 Years War for Palestine - Episode 17 - BrainFart
Today we tackle the Israel-Palestine Conflict from a historical lens. This is a very important episode! Thank you for listening! Twitter: @PodBrainFart
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The Off-Season by J. Cole - Episode 16 - BrainFart
A phenomenal album from a great artist! Thank you for the music. Twitter: @PodBrainFart
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Feeling Better (A Reflection) - Episode 15 - BrainFart
A MUCH needed reflection on the past couple weeks. Plus I talk about Hammock Life. Love you all! Twitter: @PodBrainFart
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Déjà vu - Episode 14 - BrainFart
We talk about Déjà vu and how it works and what we know! Twitter: @PodBrainFart
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Frustration - Episode 13 - BrainFart
A MUCH needed therapy/rant session. Love you all! Twitter: @PodBrainFart
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A Birthday Reflection - Episode 12 - BrainFart
I'm 22. A little reflection for myself. Twitter: @PodBrainFart
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WandaVision - Episode 11 - BrainFart
Today I review WandaVision! Great Show! Twitter: @PodBrainFart
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Communist Company Lol - Episode 10 - BrainFart
Today we talking about Co-operatives, MEC, and some politics! Twitter: @PodBrainFart
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Airplanes, Stocks and COVID with Josh - Episode 9 - BrainFart
Today we talk about Airplanes, Stocks and COVID...duh! Follow Josh on Instagram: @josh.matthews__ Twitter: @PodBrainFart
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The Compassionate and The Critical Self - Episode 8 - BrainFart
Today I talk about the compassionate and critical self with the goal of spreading a good message. We talk about kindness and showing that to yourself! Twitter: @PodBrainFart
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Highschool and Politics with Jay - Episode 7 - BrainFart
Today we discuss some politics with regards to trump getting impeached and then talk a little about highschool. Twitter: @PodBrainFart
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Bitcoin/Crypto with Jay and Andy - Episode 6 - BrainFart
Today we talk about cryptocurrency with my friends Jay and Andy! We also roast Elon San! Twitter: @PodBrainFart
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Capital Building Riot - Episode 5 - BrainFart
I talk about the Capital Building Riot and Freedom of Speech with the banning of Donald J. Trump from Facebook and Twitter! Twitter: @PodBrainFart
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OC Transpo and Anxiety - Episode 4 - BrainFart
I talk about being scared to ask about allergies and taking pictures of stuff. I also talk about Ottawa's transit system and my thoughts on it. Twitter: @PodBrainFart Instagram: @the_real_taha DM me if you wanna be a guest.
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Coffee Shops - Episode 3 - BrainFart
Talked about deriving meanings from simple things and yeah I talk about my coffee shop review of Ottawa.
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Shootin the Shit with Jay - Episode 2 - BrainFart
I have a guest, my friend named Jay, we talk about nuclear fusion/fission stuff, the Beirut Port Explosion, and a variety of stuff.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast about nothing in particular and everything all at once. I drop new episodes weekly (give or take a meltdown). Come for the chaos, stay because you accidentally hit autoplay.
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Taha Tariq
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