Join Sapphir (Shabnam Amini) and JayBird (Jacob Tahan), friends from different parts of the world, as they navigate through Western culture while balancing personal ideas and ambitions.
Sapphir is born in raised in Dallas, Texas with South Asian blood. She is a singer/songwriter, marketing manager, and world traveler. JayBird was born in Dubai while being from the Middle East and has influences from New York, California, and definitely Texas. He loves to cook, knows a lot about the healthcare industry, and makes many creative pursuits along the way.
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Join Sapphir (Shabnam Amini) and JayBird (Jacob Tahan), friends from different parts of the world, as they navigate through Western culture while balancing personal ideas and ambitions.
Sapphir is born in raised in Dallas, Texas with South Asian blood. She is a singer/songwriter, marketing manager, and world traveler. JayBird was born in Dubai while being from the Middle East and has influences from New York, California, and definitely Texas. He loves to cook, knows a lot about the healthcare industry, and makes many creative pursuits along the way.
In Episode 5 of Culture Shockwaves, hosts Sapphir and JayBird bring the heat—literally—with their wildly entertaining and high-stakes game of "Two Truths, One Lie." This episode is packed with personal stories that will leave you shocked, laughing, and questioning everything you thought you knew about the dynamic duo.
But there’s a twist: Every time one of them guesses the lie wrong, they have to eat increasingly hotter Carolina Reaper almonds! The intensity rises with each round as they dive into some of the most outrageous and surprising tales from their lives. And trust us, some of these stories are so wild, you’ll be second-guessing everything.
This game episode takes you through a whirlwind of unbelievable experiences:
- Has one of them really been hit by a car and walked away from it?
- Did one of them ever make it into ELLE magazine, CNN, and Fox News?
- What about skiing accidents—could they have broken two legs at the same time?
- And did Kevin Jonas ever make a surprise appearance in their life?
From childhood mischief to professional achievements, the stories range from the hilarious to the jaw-dropping. You’ll hear about how a 12-year-old JayBird or Sapphir managed to convince a married couple to get a divorce (seriously!), and one of them even shares what it was like attending over 300 weddings by the age of 30!
They also touch on heavy moments, like navigating the emotional terrain of abortion and celebrating New Year's in unique locations around the world. The game brings out untold stories, secrets, and spicy memories from their past that they’ve never shared before.
As the questions roll out and the almonds get hotter, Sapphir and JayBird’s reactions become even more priceless. Will one of them crack under the heat, or will they make it through unscathed? Get to know the hosts like never before as they reveal parts of their lives, one truth—or lie—at a time.
Join the fun, guess along with them, and see if you can figure out which stories are true and which are a clever fabrication. One thing’s for sure: You’ll leave this episode with tears of laughter and maybe even a craving for some spicy almonds. Tune in for a fiery, funny, and unforgettable ride!
Culture Shockwaves
Join Sapphir (Shabnam Amini) and JayBird (Jacob Tahan), friends from different parts of the world, as they navigate through Western culture while balancing personal ideas and ambitions.
Sapphir is born in raised in Dallas, Texas with South Asian blood. She is a singer/songwriter, marketing manager, and world traveler. JayBird was born in Dubai while being from the Middle East and has influences from New York, California, and definitely Texas. He loves to cook, knows a lot about the healthcare industry, and makes many creative pursuits along the way.
