

Know Time
Know Time
For the ones curious about the world and everything in it, but have know time.
Join me on my quest to share stories from people of all fields, and hopefully learn a bit more about space, science, technology, philosophy, culture, history, movies, music or sport.
Join me on my quest to share stories from people of all fields, and hopefully learn a bit more about space, science, technology, philosophy, culture, history, movies, music or sport.
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Nov 21, 2020 • 1h 16min
#4: MMA, UAE & Improv ft. Anas Siraj Mounir
Discussion on becoming an MMA fighter in UAE, training camp, workout routines, diet & nutrition plans, mental preparation, how to defeat Khabib Nurmagomedov, UFC, Morocco and links with improv with Anas Siraj Mounir.SUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeCONNECT:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Introduction1:01 Links Between MMA & Improv6:40 Casablanca, Marrakesh & Morocco8:59 MMA In India11:25 Transitioning From IT Management To Fighting20:22 Build-A-MMA-Fighter: Training Camp & Workout Routine28:34 Build-A-MMA-Fighter: Diet Plan34:58 Build-A-MMA-Fighter: Weight Cut36:53 Build-A-MMA-Fighter: Supplements38:50 Build-A-MMA-Fighter: Mental Preparation & Facing Pain43:00 Build-A-MMA-Fighter: Mental Warfare & Trash Talking46:49 Build-A-MMA-Fighter: Coaching49:54 How Do You Defeat UFC's Khabib Nurmagomedov?53:43 Idea Incubator: What Is The Most Dominant Fighting Style?59:22 MMA In UAE1:01:30 Watching Khamzat Chimaev Train Backstage1:03:32 Lego Interpretation1:05:25 Role Models & Favourite Movies1:07:55 Greatest Warriors In History1:08:30 Greatest MMA Fighters1:12:01 Legacy1:13:47 Meaning of Life#mma #dubai #uae

Nov 14, 2020 • 1h 27min
#3: Comedy, Ghosts, TikTok & Growing Up In Sharjah ft. Fahad Kaleem
Discussion on comedy inspirations (including sketches inspired by ghosts), TikTok tutorials, growing up in Sharjah and simulated games based on real people with Fahad Kaleem.Fahad: https://www.instagram.com/fahaadk_/SUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeCONNECT:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMESTAMPS0:00 Introduction1:52 Why Do You Try To Make People Laugh?9:04 Comedy Inspirations & Jus Reign15:42 The Ghost That Inspires My Jinn Sketches25:30 Fighting The Voice In Your Head28:13 How To Create A Funny TikTok Video?38:18 How To Go Viral On Social Media?43:48 Percentage of Life Spent In Sharjah Traffic48:44 Unique Elements & Hidden Gems Of Sharjah1:00:09 How To Sell At GITEX?1:04:03 Dropping Out Of University1:10:28 Idea Incubator: SIMs Game Based On Real Life & People1:20:09 LEGO Interpretation1:22:44 Role Models1:24:44 Legacy1:25:18 Meaning Of Life#comedy

Nov 6, 2020 • 2h 6min
#2: Burning Man, The Universe & Miming ft. Lara Matossian
Discussion on the infinite possibilities of the universe, evolution of miming and theatre in the UAE, reforms in education and Burning Man with Lara Matossian.EPISODE LINKSStorytime with Good Rainbow (Youtube): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqIUa1SC-JvWjnKVfp1u0FA?view_as=subscriberStorytime with Good Rainbow: https://www.storytimewithgoodrainbow.com/Medium: https://medium.com/@laramatossianInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/laramatossian/SUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeCONNECT:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Introduction2:02 Passion For The Universe9:01 Unsolved Mysteries In The Universe20:13 Do Aliens Exist?35:36 Space-themed Storytelling41:32 The Art of Miming52:59 Evolution of Theatre in UAE1:03:21 Improv Character Game1:08:30 Key Issues With Education1:24:00 Know Time To Learn: Burning Man!1:46:15 LEGO Interpretation1:48:36 Books, Role Models & Other Positive Influences1:59:00 Legacy & Mortality2:02:59 Meaning of Life#burningman #universe

Oct 31, 2020 • 1h 49min
#1: Third Culture Kids, Dubai Expats & Governments ft. Anurag Ram Chandran
Discussion on growing up in Dubai, identities of Gulf NRIs, ideal forms of governance, philanthropic collaboratives and more with Anurag Ram Chandran.EPISODE LINKS:Millennial Musings Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Wv8I69sh7D4uPgcpeOM?si=oyLDTrDrQuaIpQl9SR-EywMillennial Musings Podcast (Apple): https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/millennial-musings-with-anurag/id1450114683Instagram (Anurag): https://www.instagram.com/anuragrc/LinkedIn (Anurag): https://www.linkedin.com/in/anuragrc/PODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zM2QxNThlOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiWr-LsmMXsAhUTgpQKHcJYCLYQ9sEGegQIARACSUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeCONNECT:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/snoopshalpyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shalpysplaygroundProducer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaSpecial thanks to Raveena KandregulaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Introduction1:54 Attending An All-Boys School4:28 Learning Arabic10:08 Growing Up In & With Dubai15:09 Gulf NRI Identity Struggle22:50 Studying In The US & UK29:38 Travel Stories From Russia36:44 USA vs. China vs. India46:00 Thought Experiment: Ideal Form Of Governance1:06:14 Millennials’ Relationship With The Internet1:11:23 Millennials’ Relationship With Role Models1:18:51 Idea Incubator: Philanthropic Collaboratives1:36:56 LEGO Interpretation1:38:29 Books & Other Positive Influences1:42:29 Legacy1:43:57 Mortality1:45:35 Meaning of Life#dubai #uae #dubaiexpat