This week, our hosts Atheer Yacoub (@atheeryacoub) and Sabeen Sadiq (@sabeencomedy) chat with Somali-Canadian comedian and friend, Hoodo Hersi (@HoodoComedy). Hoodo just moved to New York and made her American TV debut on Late Night with Seth Meyers. She tells us what's it's like being the favorite child, growing up broke, and the similarities between parts of Canada and Texas. We also talk about makeup, reality TV, and celebrity gossip-- this episode has it all!  --- Support this...

This week, our hosts Atheer Yacoub (@atheeryacoub) and Sabeen Sadiq (@sabeencomedy) chat with Pakistani-American comedian and friend, Farooq Hussain. Born and raised in Pakistan, Farooq moves to Staten Island as a teenager and tells us what it's like being dropped into Western culture and trying to preserve your roots. We talk about identity crisis, being multi-lingual and how it shapes who we are, and our religious upbringings. Farooq is so funny, entertaining, and insightful! You can watch...

This week our lovely hosts Atheer Yacoub (@atheeryacoub) and Sabeen Sadiq (@sabeencomedy) chat with South African matchmaker Karmen Naidoo (@karmennaidoo) ! The matchmaking is just reserved for her friends, but what an episode! Karmen shares how she got to the US from South Africa and the wild process of assimilating to a whole new culture, while having limited resources. She also tells us about her diverse background and how her South African family views religion and culture. Tune in! ---...

This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Sabeen (@SabeenComedy) chat with hilarious comedian, storyteller, and fabulous fashionista Karolena Theresa (@Karobeanah). The laughs keep rolling in this episode as Karolena entertains us with funny stories about growing up in Queens, NY with a Guatemalan mom, a Trinidadian dad, and the multi-cultural family she comes from. She tells us about meeting her devout Muslim African husband and navigating the cultural and religious differences between them....

This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Sabeen (@SabeenComedy) chat with the vibrant and fiery Glorelys Mora(@glorelysmora). Glory shares how she stays motivated and excited about comedy since she's gone HOLLYWOOD baby! Her energy is inspiring and contagious. Glory also shares how she lets go of toxic relationships and moves forward - not easy for anyone. You'll really see a woman with a strong go getter mindset in this ep. Glory is big on competing with self and no one else, because as a stand...

This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Sabeen (@SabeenComedy) chat with one of the best comedians who is killing it in the scene-- Onika McLean (@OnikaComedy). Onika tells us about her healing journey and how she applies it to raising her daughters. She drops some major wisdom about life, especially what she learned from her past relationships, divorce, and red flags to identify if you're with a narcissist. We learned so much from Onika and you will too!  You can watch the full video for this...

This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Sabeen (@SabeenComedy) chat with one of the top comedians in NYC who's also a pro tennis player (jk he wishes), Tanael Joachim (@tjstandup). TJ talks about leaving Haiti for New York when he was 19 and how he found his way into stand up comedy after quitting business school. He talks a lot about acceptance, shares his philosophies on life, and how he stays grounded while being a full time comedian.  TJ hosts the Cellar Chronicles at the Comedy Cellar....

This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Sabeen (@SabeenComedy) chat with Chicago-based comedian, adoptee and ex-Mormon, Skyler Higley (@SkylerHigley). Skyler talks about growing up as a Black Mormon and eating the most bland food, but finding his way to Chicago and comedy. When Skyler isn't writing and acting in sketches, or producing comedy audio albums like Saltwater(check it out asap!),  he's performing stand up comedy nationwide. He used to write for Conan and is currently staffed at The...

This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Sabeen (@SabeenComedy) chat with poet, rapper, and proud Muslim, Mona Haydar (@TheMostMona). Mona told us about her soul-searching journey, where she lived off the grid in New Mexico at an inter-spiritual retreat, and happened to meet her husband. Together, they went on a cross-country journey along historic Route 66 in a three-part docuseries THE GREAT MUSLIM AMERICAN ROAD TRIP which premiers on PBS July 5th. Mona is insightful, grounded, and a total...

This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Sabeen (@SabeenComedy) chat with comedian, model, and Southside youth social worker, Ontonio Kareem (@ontoniokareem). Ontonio shared how he went from getting his haircut at a barbershop to modeling for big names like Zara. He told us how stand up comedy become his next calling and we learned about his upbringing with a strict Muslim dad (who is in a gang -- WHAT) and non Muslim mom. We loved hearing Ontonio's story and so will you! You can watch the full...

This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Sabeen (@SabeenComedy) chat with comedian, physician, and the friend everyone goes to for free medical advice, Christian John (@christianjohncomedy). Christian shared some major dating wisdom and gave us the full story on how he met his wife. He told us about his church hopping days with the boys and balancing his doctoring with stand up comedy. You can watch the full video for this episode by subscribing to our Patreon:...

This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Sabeen (@SabeenComedy) chat with comedian, cooking enthusiast, and friend, Brittany Carney (@James_Earlbones). We talked to Brittany about growing up in Japan, anime, and FOOD!  You can watch the full video for this episode by subscribing to our Patreon: @Patreon:patreon.com/noflylistpod Follow us @noflylistpod or drop us a line at [email protected]. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-no-fly-list/support

This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Sabeen (@SabeenComedy) chatted with comedian, father of twins, and co-host of Halal Cartels podcast, Sameer Naseem (@SameerMon). We talked about Quran math, marrying outside the faith, and Sameer's white taste in music. Dare we say, things got A BIT WEIRD! You can watch the full video for this episode by subscribing to our Patreon: @Patreon:patreon.com/noflylistpod Follow us @noflylistpod or drop us a line at [email protected]. --- Support this...

This week, Chicago native and soulful musician Zeshan (@ZeshanB) chats with hosts Sabeen (@SabeenComedy) and Atheer (@AtheerYacoub). We talk about how having echolalia turned him to music, the hustle of music versus comedy, and redefining our Muslim culture in the West.  Check out his website for show dates: https://www.zeshanb.com You can watch the full video for this episode by subscribing to our Patreon: @Patreon:patreon.com/noflylistpod Follow us @noflylistpod or drop us a line at...

This week, comedian and neuroscientist (WHAT?!) Cansu (@Cansudisdat) dropped by the studio to chat with hosts Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Sabeen (@SabeenComedy) about growing up Kurdish in Turkey and Denmark, balancing comedy and academia, and navigating the New York dating scene. Follow her on the socials and check out her show FOC (Femmes of Comedy) It Up!  You can watch the full video for this episode by subscribing to our Patreon: @Patreon:patreon.com/noflylistpod Follow us @noflylistpod...

This week, we sat down with comedian, joke machine, and Tik-Tok sensation Alingon Mitra (@AlingonMitra) who's been on Conan, Colbert, Comedy Central and more! Your hosts Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Sabeen (@SabeenComedy) chat with Alingon about quarantining at home, the power of meditation, and the similarities between growing up Hindu and Muslim. Follow Alingon for hilarious clips on IG & TIk-Tok! Check out the video for this episode by subscribing to our Patreon:...

This week, your hosts Atheer Yacoub (@AtheerYacoub) and Sabeen Sadiq (@SabeenComedy) chatted with comedian, writer, and Lupus warrior, Ayanna Dookie (@ADookie). Ayanna is outspoken, funny, and shared with us the ups and downs of married life, living with Lupus, and advocating or yourself when it comes to love and health. Check out her podcast @Hydroxychloroqueenz.  Follow us @noflylistpod or drop us a line at [email protected]. Please help support the show by subscribing to our...

We're back with a brand new season with your hosts Atheer Yacoub (@AtheerYacoub) and previous guest, now promoted to co-host, comedian and actor Sabeen Sadiq (@SabeenComedy). Today's guest, Mehreen Jabbar (@MehreenJabbarOfficial) is an innovative director and filmmaker with a global presence in the television and film industry. We talked about her career start in Pakistan in a male-dominated field, growing up in a creative family, and branching out into new and throught-prokoving...

This week Amamah (@amamahsardar) and Atheer (@atheeryacoub) sat down with the incredibly funny writer and comedian Sammy Obeid (@sammyobeid)! Sammy offers some amazing dating advice on how to put yourself out there at places like gyms, growing up in a more liberal family, and getting started in comedy! Follow us @noflylistpod or drop us a line at [email protected]. Please consider supporting the show by subscribing to our @Patreon:patreon.com/noflylistpod where you can watch Sammy and...

This week, @AtheerYacoub and @AmamahSardad chatted with comedian and writer Cody Wilkins (@whatcodysaid). Cody writes for The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and was a writer on the Rundown on BET. We talk about defining ourselves outside of what we do, letting go of expectations and attachments to results, and Cody's journey from playing sports at Yale to being a comedian. Cody is all around funny, smart, and interesting to chat with.  Follow us @noflylistpod or drop us a line at...

This week, we had Alex Payne (@alexpaynecomedy) comedian, writer, and now our official new best friend. Alex gives us some solid dating advice while also discussing his year of self discovery, growth, all while being incredibly funny! Follow us @noflylistpod or drop us a line at [email protected]. Please consider supporting the show by subscribing to our @Patreon:patreon.com/noflylistpod where you can watch Alex's interview. --- Support this podcast:...

This week, we had Youngmi Mayer (@Ymmayer) comedian, writer, and co-host of Feeling Asian podcast. Youngmi tells us about growing up in Korea with a white dad, men feigning incompetence, and navigating race and gender politics on the playground. Follow us @noflylistpod or drop us a line at [email protected]. Please consider supporting the show by subscribing to our @Patreon:patreon.com/noflylistpod where you can watch Youngmi's interview.  --- Support this podcast:...

This week, Atheer and Amamah do a special 100th episode and talk about everything from pandemic life changes, things they've learned about themselves, and future goals. Video for this episode and future episodes will be available on our Patreon so be sure to subscribe!  https://www.patreon.com/noflylistpod --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-no-fly-list/support

This week, comedian Mohanad Elshieky (@MohanadElshieky) seen on Conan and is also a digital producer at Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, stopped by to chat with Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) about coming to the US for med school, seeking asylum from Libya, and how he found his way into comedy.  Follow us @noflylistpod or drop us a line at [email protected]. Please consider supporting the show by subscribing to our @Patreon:patreon.com/noflylistpod. --- Support...