Hiya,
If you’ve followed my journey over at jollybengali.net, you know that I’ve spent years navigating the space between worlds. I’m an NYC-born, Pittsburgh-raised Bangladeshi “Chimaera” married to a wonderful Indo-Guyanese woman, raising a rambunctious little daughter - a mix of identities that shouldn’t quite fit together but somehow do.
I’m the guy who can pivot from a deep dive into Islamic history to a breakdown of Pitt’s NIL spending or why Liverpool FC is more than just a club. I’m a suburban dad who still remembers the “Club Kid” days, and a Scrum Master starting to explore the impact and potential and dangers of AI.
Why Substack?
For a long time, my website has been my “Fortress” - a place where my thoughts are archived and protected. But as any writer knows, a fortress can be a lonely place. I’m starting this Substack to find the “Frontier” - the place where conversation happens, where ideas are shared, and where I can connect directly with you.
What to Expect
I’ll be cross-posting the best of my work from the main site to Substack. Expect a mix of:
Culture & Identity: Reflections on the Bengali-American experience.
The Steel City & Beyond: Tales from the 412, from the Cathedral of Learning to the gates of Acrisure Stadium.
Philosophical Musings: Using the lens of literature or pop culture to make sense of modern life.
One Last Thing...
In the world of the Chimaeras, diversity isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a survival mechanism. Whether you’re here for the sports, the history, or random babblings, I’m glad you’ve joined the journey.
YNWA (You’ll Never Walk Alone),
- Maher S. Hoque, A Jolly Bengali