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 one really explains — but let’s be honest, not everything needs to stick around forever.
Come hang with us as we figure out which parts of Arab culture we’re keeping, and which ones we’re letting go.

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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 similar, you’re not alone — and maybe it’s not all bad.

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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 like for Arab Americans visiting the Arab World - the things that make us feel deeply connected, the things we absolutely love (on demand Shawarma and Knafeh) to a few things we could do without (intrusive and judgmental comments from the aunties). Whether you're packing your bags for a summer trip or just feeling nostalgic, this episode is for everyone who knows what it’s like to live between two worlds.

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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 in small-town America. Plus, Adam shares the surprising things Arabs and rural Americans have in common.

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Resources for Arab-American writers:

Mizna: www.mizna.org

RAWI (the Radius of Arab-American Writers): www.arabamericanwriters.org

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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 somehow, we end up talking about feet pic side hustles, trying to lose weight after 40, and other random tangents.

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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 accomplish and the challenges we know we’ll face.

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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!

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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.

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