Episodes
In this two-part series on Palestine, Meis and Sabreen are joined first by Susan (from the Haram Police episode, you’re welcome) to continue the conversation that's shifted the narrative. Join us as we learn what it’s like for a TCK Palestinian growing up in the diaspora. From being considered an act of resistance by virtue of existing, to constantly searching for solidarity and community in any stranger wearing the kuffiyeh. We asked non-Palestinians in the listener community “When did you...
Published 06/26/21
Published 06/26/21
In this episode, Meis and Sabreen are joined by Ramez for a long-anticipated and highly requested discussion on mental health. Join as they unpack how they feel about  Western vs. Eastern therapy alternatives. From going to a privileged suburban therapist that knows nothing about your culture, to experimenting with cupping and acupuncture. Sabreen recalls the reasons she was put off pursuing psychology and Meis considers what our mental physique goals would look like. Find out how vulnerable...
Published 05/08/21
In this second episode of a three-part friendship series, Meis and Sabreen are joined by the best-selling author (and, more notably, Sabreen’s best friend) Alya Mooro to unpack female friendships. Join as they reminisce over their first “best friend”...
Published 04/09/21
In this first episode of a three-part friendship series, Meis, Mike, and Sabreen consider what *doesn’t* make a “good friend”. Join as they discuss how they’ve been maintaining their friendships during lockdown and how they treat their friends vs. how...
Published 03/25/21
In the longest episode to date, Meis and Sabreen are joined by scientist and baker Susan to address the informal and unwanted Haram Police. Join as they throw shade at no-one’s favourite officers of the judgmental law. From the top-ranking trolls...
Published 03/05/21
In this episode, hosts Meis, Mike, and Sabreen explore the expectation of entrepreneurship and side hustles as a new norm. Join as they weigh out the freedom of being self-employed against the safety of working for someone else. Find out whether they...
Published 02/16/21
In this messy minisode, Meis and Sabreen are joined by presenter and radio host Deana Hassanein, to continue the exploration of what it means to be a TCK in the diaspora. Join as they roast each other’s Spotify Wrapped, exchange stories of visits “back...
Published 01/28/21
In this chaotic first episode of the second season your hosts Meis, Mike, and Sabreen dive deep into the trending “unpopular opinions” inspired by No Nuance November. Join as they share their stances on everything from Harry Potter and Breaking Bad to...
Published 01/13/21
In the final episode of the season hosts Meis, Mike and Sabreen reflect on their social media usage after watching Netflix’s The Social Dilemma. Join as they consider why they avoid checking their own screen time, if social media detoxes have become...
Published 10/12/20
In this minisode, Meis is joined by a guest, Bassem, to hear his stories of struggling with a sense of belonging. Join as Bassem shares his experiences with body image issues, bullying and being outed for his rebellious behaviour during a sermon. Find...
Published 09/26/20
In this episode, hosts Meis, Mike and Sabreen review the importance of representation. Join as they explore what representation they had growing up vs. what there is now. Find out who they feel is flying the flag for their people and what we can do to...
Published 09/04/20
In this minisode, hosts Meis and Sabreen are joined by Alex, to ponder the pressures placed on us by culture and society to succeed. Join as they consider the career choices and changes they’ve made and whether the burden to provide has shifted with the...
Published 08/28/20
In this episode, host Meis and Sabreen dive into the controversial concept that is the evil eye (3ein). Join as they share their first encounters with being jinxed, consider if evil eye fear is reason enough to "move in silence" and question whether...
Published 08/06/20
In this minisode, Meis is joined by a guest, her husband Mo, over a game of Monopoly. Together they consider what it means to “belong” to a culture whilst discussing their upbringings, accents and traditions. Find out who’s fluent in Arabic and who...
Published 07/30/20
In this episode, hosts Meis, Mike and Sabreen dissect another dating dilemma from an anonymous listener, pseudo name Nevine, who wants to know whether she should shoot her shot and how. Join as they consider all hypothetical scenarios, from best to...
Published 07/23/20
[TW/CW: references to sexual harassment.] In this minisode, Sabreen shares her narrative in light of the #metoo movement’s rise in Egypt. Following the Instagram account @assaultpolice’s exposure of serial sexual predator Ahmed Bassam Zaki, a much...
Published 07/16/20
In this episode, hosts Meis, Mike and Sabreen contemplate the judgment behind their least favourite question “What will people say?”. Join as they consider what it’s meant to them personally, whether this mentality exists in Western societies, and how...
Published 07/11/20
In this minisode, get to know what’s been on Mike’s mind lately. Join as he tackles the idea of mainstream media vs. social media as a news source, celebrates the comeback of sports to our screens and dissects the backlash over J. Cole’s latest track...
Published 07/02/20
In this episode, hosts Meis, Mike and Sabreen dive into the controversial topic of cancel culture. Join as they recall some truly iconic cancellations and dissect if cancelling someone serves any purpose at all. Find out how they would react to being...
Published 06/25/20
In this debut minisode, hosts Meis and Sabreen are joined by a guest. Together they dissect a dilemma from an anonymous listener that's struggling to meet someone. Join as they discuss dating app algorithms, thirsty messages and putting yourself "out...
Published 06/18/20
In this episode, hosts Meis, Mike and Sabreen reminisce over the moves they made between the Middle East and the West. Join as they compare culture shocks, from being short changed like a tourist to owing gas money to your own friends. Find out what...
Published 06/11/20
In this episode, hosts Meis, Mike and Sabreen reflect on how strict the people who brought them into this world really were. Join as they compare notes of curfews and cleaning, superstition and sleepovers before finally confessing what they will...
Published 05/26/20
In this episode, hosts Meis, Mike and Sabreen dissect a dilemma from an anonymous listener that wants to shoot his shot without being creepy. Join as they throw it back to their first crushes, real and fictional, in person and on MSN. This podcast is...
Published 05/19/20
In this debut episode, the hosts reminisce about when they first felt they belonged to more than one culture, the blessings and burdens that came with it and how fast food in Arab countries just hit different.
Published 05/11/20