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WHCA Dinner Chaos: Real or Staged?
On this week’s episode, we break down the chaos at the White House Correspondents' Dinner and whether the “shooting” was real or staged. We get into the internet reactions, the conspiracy vibes, and why so many people aren’t buying it. Then we ...
MAGA Meltdown Over Elmo + Sabrina Carpenter Backlash
From MAGA losing it over Elmo speaking Arabic to the backlash around Sabrina Carpenter, it’s been a busy Arab American Heritage Month. We start with the reaction to Ramy Youssef and Elmo’s “habibi” moment, then get into the conversation around ...
Why Would Anyone Get Married Again After Divorce?
In this episode, we chat with our friend Nehal, who got married again and yes, we had questions. After going through a divorce, she chose love again, but this time everything was different. We talk about second marriages, getting married again ...
Why Does Every Day Feel Like a Bad Season Finale?
Every day feels like a bad season finale and honestly we’re exhausted. From genocide and ICE raids to the war on Iran and the Epstein files, it literally never stops. In this episode, we talk about feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, and stuck in h...
Grief is Weird
On our first episode back after a long break, we talk about where we’ve been and why the podcast took a break. We share a bit about what life has looked like behind the scenes lately. Hanan opens up about losing her dad to cancer and what the g...
"Date Them Till You Hate Them" and Will We Ever Escape "67"?
Hanan and Lina are back with a catch-up episode. They discuss the new dating trend “date them till you hate them,” break down how “67” became Dictionary.com’s slang term of the year, and Lina shares her scary encounter with a garden snake. Tune...
Grandma Showers & PTO Naps?!
On this week’s episode, Hanan and Lina talk about the relief of finally hearing about a ceasefire in Gaza, the weird new trend of “grandma showers,” and why everyone’s using their PTO just to sleep. Somewhere in between, Hanan calls out Lina fo...
UpScrolled: The App Taking On Instagram and TikTok
This week, Hanan and Lina chat with Issam Hijazi, the founder of UpScrolled, a brand new social app that’s taking on Meta and TikTok. Upscrolled promises to be different: no shadowbans, no censorship, and no algorithms deciding who gets seen an...
TikTok Takeover, Celebs on Palestine & Everything Else
On this week’s episode, Hanan and Lina cover a little bit of everything — from the TikTok sale and its impact on pro-Palestinian voices, to calling out racist high school friends online. They also spotlight amazing Palestinian-owned small busin...
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...
"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...
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...
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...
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...
The Best and Worst of Arab Culture
In this episode, we’re diving into Arab cultural customs and traditions — the ones we love, the ones that stress us out, and the ones we’re ready to cancel. We love our culture: the food, the family vibes, the hospitality, the random rules no o...
Why Getting Laid Off Was the Best Thing Ever
Hanan got laid off...but she’s not freaking out. In this episode, we talk about how to handle getting laid off without going into panic mode, and why moments like this can actually be a reset if you let them. If you’re going through something s...
Visiting the Arab World as an Arab American
Summer's here, and that means one thing for Arab Americans... it's time to head back "home" to the Arab world! In this episode, we dive into what it’s like having two homes — the U.S. and the Arab world. We talk about what it’s lik...
Adam Al-Sirgany on His New Book & Why Arab Americans Must Write More
In this episode, we sit down with author Adam Al-Sirgany to talk about his new book "More Hell". We dive into what it takes to get your book published, why more Arab Americans need to tell their stories, and what it’s like being Arab American i...
Nothing's Fine, But Here We Are
This week’s episode starts heavy - Trying to live a normal life while a genocide is happening in Gaza feels unbearable. We reflect on how it’s been hard to move through everyday life with Gaza on our minds and in our hearts. And then some...
Ramadan 2025: Goals and Realities
Ramadan is here, and we’re trying to make the most of it! In this episode, we’re sharing our goals, plans, and how we hope to stay on track this month. From spiritual growth to daily routines, we’re talking about everything we want to accomplis...
If You Do This, We Can’t Be Friends
In today’s episode, we’re talking about the things that drive us crazy! From bad habits to total pet peeves, we’re calling out the things people need to stop doing. Tune in for some serious venting and relatable moments!
Life After 40
Life after 40 - What no one warned us about, what caught us off guard, and things we just can’t tolerate anymore. We also talk about Elon Musk’s Cybertruck, people who won’t shut up in theaters, and more. --Please consider do...
Dubai Bling Season 3: A Scripted Mess
Dubai Bling Season 3 is here. How much of this is actually real? In this episode, we’re breaking down the most ridiculous moments, the cringiest fake storylines, and whether or not it’s even worth watching! ----Please consider dona...
Mo Season 2 - A Beautiful Ending
From start to finish, Mo Season 2 delivered! We’re sharing our favorite moments and why it was the perfect way to wrap up the story.
Surviving Family Drama
In today’s episode, we talk about family drama and why it’s so frustrating. We share simple advice on how to handle family conflicts, set healthy boundaries, and know when it’s time to step away. If you’re tired of family drama, this episode is...