Ship Talk
Ship Talk
Ship Talk
Ship Talk is a podcast about friendships, relationships and all the shit in between. Join hosts Karim and Iman on their weekly journey as they explore various topics related to all aspects of "ships".
Season 2: Episode 1 - Finding a good woman is harder than finding a good man....and Love is Blind: Somali Edition?
After an intermission....Welcome to Season 2 of Ship Talk with Iman and Karim. This week, Karim and Iman kick off Season 2 with Iman's Thesis: Finding a good woman is harder than finding a good man (spoiler, Karim agrees). Karim and Iman end with a brainstorming session of what a Somali version of Love is Blind would look like. NOTE: This episode has some technical difficulties; a lag in audio so at times Karim's doing the male thing and speaking over Iman lol. To submit stories, share opinions or to ask a question, you can reach them on Instagram at Ship.Talk or via email: [email protected] Enjoy!
Mar 18, 2022
47 min
Ep 14 - Juicy listener letters....for our Season 1 Finale
Welcome to Ship Talk with Iman and Karim. This week, Karim and Iman talk end 2021 by reading and responding to a bunch of listener letters.....and boy are they juicy! Tune in for some laughter and some practical advice sprinkled in. To submit stories, share opinions or to ask a question, you can reach them on Instagram at Ship.Talk or via email: [email protected] Enjoy!
Dec 14, 2021
1 hr 4 min
Ep 13 - "Expectations are resentments waiting to happen"
Welcome to Ship Talk with Iman and Karim. After a small hiatus, we're back like cooked crack! This week, Karim and Iman talk about expectations, and how they can often be the demise of relationships. They chat about unrealistic expectations, Karim shares some his crazy stories, and we even dive into the "Lawrence" episode from the on-going season of Insecure. Spoiler....Iman is #TeamLawrence To submit stories, share opinions or to ask a question, you can reach them on Instagram at Ship.Talk or via email: [email protected] Enjoy!
Dec 5, 2021
59 min
Ep 12 - Men who want to get Stedman-ed Up (like Karim)
Welcome to Ship Talk with Iman and Karim. This week, Karim and Iman talk trade thoughts about Chanel Ayan (a Somali model) being selected for Real Housewives of Dubai. Then they discuss the challenges that exist when women date men less successful than them.....and Karim's desire to wed a rich woman like Stedman Graham (aka Oprah's boo). During the episode, we reference the following articles: "HOW TO HANDLE A PARTNER WHO IS MORE SUCCESSFUL THAN YOU" To submit stories, share opinions or to ask a question, you can reach them on Instagram at Ship.Talk or via email: [email protected] Enjoy!
Nov 12, 2021
46 min
Ep 11 - Are filters the new Catfishing?
Welcome to Ship Talk with Iman and Karim. This week, Karim and Iman talk about Cat-fishing. They discuss why people Catfish, then explore if the progression of social media filters is resulting in everyone being a Catfish. Also Iman shares a story about when she Catfished poor unsuspecting Muslim singles. During the episode, we reference the following articles: "Dating Sites: How to Spot the Catfish" To submit stories, share opinions or to ask a question, you can reach them on Instagram at Ship.Talk or via email: [email protected] Enjoy!
Nov 3, 2021
42 min
Episode 10 - Getting back with your ex?
Welcome to Ship Talk with Iman and Karim. This week, Karim and Iman talk about re-kindling old love. Does it work? Should you do it? And is there data to support you wanting to get back with an ex? During the episode, we reference the following articles: "When Cupid Is a Prying Journalist" "When Old Romances are Rekindled" To submit stories, share opinions or to ask a question, you can reach them on Instagram at Ship.Talk or via email: [email protected] Enjoy!
Oct 28, 2021
35 min
Episode 9 - Healthy validation, want some?
Welcome to Ship Talk with Iman and Karim. This week, Karim and Iman talk validation, in all forms, in all ships. Now, we aren’t specialists. We aren’t experts. We are just talking from lived experience. So, what does validation mean? How does it differ between friendship and partnership? So, let’s deep dive. During the episode, we reference the following articles: "Generation Validation: Why Everyone Just Wants To Be Liked" "The Single Best Thing You Can Do for Your Relationship" To submit stories, share opinions or to ask a question, you can reach them on Instagram at Ship.Talk or via email: [email protected] Enjoy!
Oct 21, 2021
56 min
Episode 8 - Let's talks First Dates
Welcome to Ship Talk with Iman and Karim. This week, Karim and Iman talk all things first dates. We will be discussing the worst first dates, expectations, best/dream first dates. During the episode, we reference the following articles: "Dating Statistics to Help You Find Your Special Someone" "16 ways men and women date differently, and first date tips for both" To submit stories, share opinions or to ask a question, you can reach them on Instagram at Ship.Talk or via email: [email protected] Enjoy!
Oct 14, 2021
1 hr 9 min
Episode 7 - Monogamy or nah?
Welcome to Ship Talk with Iman and Karim. This week, Karim and Iman explore monogamy, and how it's losing out to polyamory amongst millennials. How does polygamy show up in the Somali community? And how would you feel if your current partner tried to sway you with a list of the "benefits" of polygamy? During the episode, we reference the following articles: "Polyamorous relationships may be the future of love" "Polygamy Destroys the Somali Family" To submit stories, share opinions or to ask a question, you can reach them on Instagram at Ship.Talk or via email: [email protected] Enjoy!
Oct 7, 2021
46 min
Episode 6 - Dating advice from your parents
Welcome to Ship Talk with Iman and Karim. This week, Karim and Iman explore the dating and marriage advice from parents. Do parents give more concrete advice only after you're married? Karim also shares stories about the two times he let his parents set him up, with comedic outcomes. During the episode, we reference the following article: "The Best Relationship Advice I Got From My Parents" To submit stories, share opinions or to ask a question, you can reach them on Instagram at Ship.Talk or via email: [email protected] Enjoy!
Sep 29, 2021
47 min
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