Obnoxiously Pleasant
An Arab American podcast where we share our love of Arab culture, food, and everything in between.This is an apolitical podcast with a focus on having great conversations and a good laugh. You can also watch our podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9zCKug0jbPEsRQegq99mOA?app=desktop
Podcasting since 2021 • 59 episodes
Obnoxiously Pleasant
Latest Episodes
The Wildest Things People Have Said About Us
On this week’s episode, Hanan and Lina react to viewer comments. From genuine encouragement to straight-up hate, the comment section does not disappoint. They share the funniest, meanest, and most unhinged comments they’ve ever gotten.P...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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22:17
"What Will People Think?" Sara Hamdan on Palestinian Identity & Breaking Stereotypes
On this week’s episode, Hanan and Lina sit down with Palestinian American author Sara Hamdan to talk about her debut novel "What Will People Think?", the complexities of Palestinian identity, breaking Arab cultural taboos, and why representatio...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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37:51
Finding Palestine at Ellis Island + The Starvation of Gaza & How You Can Help
In this episode, Hanan and Lina catch up after a short break. Lina shares a powerful moment from her visit to Ellis Island, where she found her grandfather’s name listed with “Palestine” as his homeland: proof of a history that refuses to be er...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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27:43
Wael Kfoury, the Tea App, and Barefoot White People
In this episode, we’re catching up and talking about a little bit of everything — from Wael Kfoury’s new song to the Tea App drama taking over Dearborn Arabs. It’s one of those episodes where the conversation goes in every direction…and somehow...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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39:15
Dating as an Arab American: Send Help!
What’s dating really like as an Arab American? In this episode, we’re keeping it real about the Arab dating scene — the good, the bad, and the straight-up awkward. Between cultural traditions, family pressure, and the chaos of dating apps, find...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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35:17