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difficult-ish is a project hosted by mohuya and mashnun, two bangladeshi-american artists, about deconstructing the narrative of what it means to grow up in a south asian/desi home, and building the idea back together using blocks from two different journeys. video podcasts on youtube. new episodes every friday!

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first guest of the year and it's rana abdelhamid!! she is running for new york state assemblywoman and she shares her experience of growing up in astoria, queens, her push for safety for immigrants and muslims across the city, women empowerment, affo... more

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happy new year sweet people this episode is a catch up on all things us + where we've been, our very serious resolutions for 2026, and all the tips and tricks we have on how to live a fruitful life this year. from spelling bees, impromptu trips, publ... more

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we sure do have a banger this week!!! we've got rajid selim on the pod today and he really blessed us. rajid is the founder of DOST, the leading media platform amplifying the most exciting talent from the south asian diaspora, generating over 200 mil... more

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title says it all :') here's the story of our wedding, all the lovely moments and all the mishaps and everything in between. we are so thankful for all of you who have been apart of our crazy ride :) please do enjoy!!!!

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Episode: escaping child marriage at 12 to graduating from harvard w/ aria mustary
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Shaheer Khan
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Hosts

Mahuya Khan
Co-host of Difficult-ish, focused on deconstructing narratives from South Asian and Desi perspectives
Mashnun Muneer
Co-host of Difficult-ish, focused on deconstructing narratives from South Asian and Desi perspectives

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 781 ratings
  • My go to podcast! 💕💕💕💕

    I stay on YouTube, and Mohuya video about thrifting in Brooklyn came down my timeline. I decided to check out a couple of her videos and like them. I seen she had a podcast with her boyfriend and I decided to check it out, it’s one of my new favs. Their voices are so calming and I find myself listening to two episodes a day sometimes, I love how the both of them are so driven and they actually give me inspiration to go for my goals and dreams. 💕💕💕💕💕💕

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brownskinnedcutie
    United Statesa year ago
  • Relatable content

    I’ve been listening to difficult-ish since 2023 and I must say that I love how the dynamic between mashnun and mohuya has evolved once they started being in-person. As a Bangladeshi myself, I find both of their personal experiences very relatable. And I love how they sometimes back up their takes with statistics/facts and wish they did it more! Excited for future episodes 💗

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Ekdomchup
    United Statesa year ago
  • Feeling Seen

    As someone who is half South East Asian and half American, there are so many things discussed on this podcast that I can relate to. I never thought I’d hear someone else relate to how hard it is to make other brown friends or what the expectations for you are as the first generation American.

    Thank you for making me feel seen. I never expected how much I would come to love this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mmcki1025
    United States2 years ago
  • ♡

    So happy I discovered this podcast recently. I love the topics discussed, the unique perspectives, the chemistry —everything! It’s almost as if I’m in the room.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tira ♡
    United States3 years ago
  • Conservative

    If you think you’ve got to please white people, that is a personal problem. I am a white guy. I’ve got black people, Spanish people in my family. I’ve had Asian friends when I was in school growing up. They never had to please me. I guess that’s a northern thing. Down here in the south we don’t deal with any of that garbage. Every body gets along about 99% of the time.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    conserv1987
    United States3 years ago

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Critiques are rare but include calls for more data-backed arguments in some episodes.
The show is appreciated for relatable, candid discussions about South Asian and immigrant life.
Fans highlight strong representation and insightful takes, with guests who contribute meaningful perspectives.
Listeners praise the hosts' calming voices and relatability.

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Q: What is your hot take?
My hot take is that even if you have the best posture in the world, you go to Pilates every single day, you have to have bad posture when you're gaming.
rajid selim on building dost, the music business grind, and the rise of desi artists
Q: What was your dream collab?
My dream collab? Oh my gosh. Dude. Jay Paul.
choosing your own career and rejecting the immigrant parent life path
Q: How do you feel like your mom is now or your parents are now with your job and like what you do?
The host feels that their parents have pushed the boundaries enough now to prioritize their happiness and allow them the freedom to choose their path, as long as it is safe and secure.
interracial relationships, how to stop bed rotting, post-grad jobs: an advice session
Q: Advice on how to approach therapy, especially if it's your first session?
Understand that a therapist is a mentor who can help guide you through your struggles, and it's okay to ask them questions to feel comfortable opening up.
6 red flags we had to unlearn to save our relationships
Q: What are tangible things that people can use to grow some accountability?
Spending time by yourself to feel emotions and self-discover can help grow accountability and understanding of your toxicity.

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