Author: Macara
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“The History of Chocolate”, Saturday, Mar 7, 2026
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The History of Chocolate Book Discussion The hosts discussed their learnings from The History of Chocolate from Audible Great Courses. Personal Chocolate Preferences The hosts shared their favorite ways to consume chocolate. Benefits of Self-Directed Learning Discussion about the advantages of learning through Great Courses versus traditional education. Educational Background and Career Path Ali reflected…
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“107 Days”, by Kamala Harris, Sunday, Mar 1, 2026
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Discussed topics Kamala Harris’s book “107 Days” The hosts shared their impressions of the book they’re currently reading. Current US political situation The hosts discussed concerns about the current US administration and potential future scenarios. Sports updates Brief discussion about recent sports results. Next week’s book selection The hosts decided on their next book to…
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Coming Up on The Moosa Slobodian Network for the Week of Mar 1, 2026
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Good morning The Moosa Slobodian Network friends, We’re kicking off the month of March with another week of awesome programming. Here’s what’s coming up on the network this week! https://thealiandmacarashow.ca/2026/02/28/one-day-reminder-107-days-sunday-mar-1-2026/ https://thealimoosashow.ca/2026/02/25/nhl-trade-deadline-show-is-coming-up-on-thursday-march-5-2026/ In Case You Missed It, (Catch Up on Last Week’s Shows) https://thealiandmacarashow.ca/2026/02/22/my-name-is-barbra-sunday-feb-22-2026/ https://thealimoosashow.ca/2026/02/23/blue-jays-with-ian-hunter-monday-february-23-2026/ https://bookspanel.ca/2026/02/27/fan-fiction-by-brent-spiner-friday-feb-27-2026/ Check out all of last week’s shows, as well as…
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“Fan Fiction”, by Brent Spiner, Friday, Feb 27, 2026
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Discussed topics Brent Spiner’s “Fan Fiction” The panel discussed the genre and nature of Brent Spiner’s book, debating whether it was fiction, memoir, or a blend of both. Celebrity and fandom culture The panel explored how the book addresses the relationship between celebrities and fans, and the potential dark side of fandom. Gender representation in…
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“My Name Is Barbra”, Sunday, Feb 22, 2026
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Barbara Streisand’s autobiography “My Name is Barbara” Ali and Macara discussed their impressions of Barbara Streisand’s autobiography, focusing on her personality, writing style, and life experiences. Reading interests and future books Ali shared other books he’s currently reading and interested in exploring. Upcoming network events Ali and Macara announced several upcoming events on their network.
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Coming Up on The Moosa Slobodian Network for the Week of Feb 22, 2026
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Hello The Moosa Slobodian Network friends, We’ve got a fantastic week of programming coming up for you! Here’s everything coming up on The Moosa Slobodian Network this week. https://thealiandmacarashow.ca/2026/02/21/one-day-reminder-my-name-is-barbra-sunday-feb-22-2026/ https://thealimoosashow.ca/2026/02/18/do-the-blue-jays-have-to-add-another-piece-in-addition-to-what-they-already-have-now-that-santander-is-out-for-six-months/ https://bookspanel.ca/2026/02/20/one-week-reminder-fan-fiction-friday-feb-27-2026/ Check out all of the announcement posts for the shows! While you’re over there, subscribe to the shows’ newsletters so you never miss an…
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“Shantaram”, Sunday, Feb 15, 2026
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Climate change discussion The hosts discussed climate change, its terminology, and how environmental issues are often commercialized. Recycling practices Ali shared information about recycling practices based on an article he had read. Book review: “Shantaram” by Gregory David Roberts Ali and Macara discussed their thoughts on “Shantaram,” which was recommended by Steve Barclay (who had…
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Coming Up on the Moosa Slobodian Network for the Week of Feb 15, 2026
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Hello The Moosa Slobodian Network friends, To those of you in Canada, Happy Family Day! Here’s what’s coming up on The Moosa Slobodian Network this week. So far this week, there’s only the one show, today’s episode of The Ali and Macara Show, where we’ll discuss “Shantaram”, by Gregory David Roberts. https://thealiandmacarashow.ca/2026/02/14/one-day-reminder-shantaram-sunday-feb-15-2026/ Check out the…
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“Born a Crime”, Saturday, Feb 7, 2026
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Missing podcast episode troubleshooting Macara brought up an issue with a recent podcast episode not appearing in podcast feeds despite being posted online. Trevor Noah’s “Born a Crime” The hosts discussed Trevor Noah’s memoir about growing up in South Africa during apartheid. Recognition of historical events The hosts had an extended discussion about how recognition…
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“This Team Is Ruining My Life (But I Love Them)”, Sunday, Feb 1, 2026
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Discussed topics Audio setup and technical preparation Ali and Macara spent the first portion of the show testing their audio setup to ensure everything was working properly for the live broadcast. Steve Dangle Glynn’s book discussion The hosts discussed “This Team is Ruining My Life, But I Love Them” by Steve Dangle Glynn, sharing their…
