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Ep 92Episode 70 in English: Sharouh!

We had a wonderful guest for this episode named Sarah; her musician name is Sharouh. Sarah grew up in France, and has a Tunisian-Greek Jewish background. We talked about Sarah’s work as a musician these days in Madrid (where she now lives), as well as musicians who have inspired her. We also talked about international work Sarah has been able to do, using music as a tool for cultural exchange and bridge-building. It was so lovely connecting with Sarah and we hope you enjoy! Listen to some tracks here: https://soundcloud.com/sharouh Sharouh’s website: http://sharouh.com/ Follow on Instagram @sharouh

Jun 28, 20190 min

Ep 91Episode 22 in Arabic: Interview with Tarek of Helem!

الحلقه ٢٢ بالعربي: مقابله مع طارق زيدان المدير التنفيذي في #جمعيه_حلم في #لبنان. تكلمنا مع طارق عن بداياته في النشاط الاجتماعي والحقوقي. نشاطات الجمعيه الحاليه و اوضاع #مجتمع_الميم في #لبنان. Episode 22 in Arabic: An interview with Tarek Zeidan, the executive director of #Helem (a leading LGBT organization in Lebanon). We walked about Tarek’s experience with activism, Helem’s current activity, and the #LGBTQ community in #Lebanon.

Jun 22, 20190 min

Ep 90Episode 69 in English: Tarek of Helem!

  We learned so much from Tarek Zeidan and are so grateful to have connected with him. Tarek is the Executive Director of the organization Helem, a non-profit working on improving the legal and social status of LGBT folks. Helem is in Lebanon, and the name translates to “Dream.” In this episode, we discussed Stonewall and the vitality of remembering what Pride is about. We also talked about our upcoming trips to NYC for World Pride. We discussed the ban of Grindr in Lebanon as well; Tarek also talked about the ways that LGBT advocacy needs to happen in the…

Jun 21, 20190 min

Ep 89Episode 68 in English: Gems of New York City

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We got to talk to the absolutely incredible comedians Eman El-Husseini and Jess Salomon! As their website says, it’s most likely hummus that brings them together. Eman (who’s Palestinian) and Jess (who’s Jewish) joined us to talk about how they met, their comedy both in Canada and the U.S., and their lives in New York City. They also have gorgeous comics that are illustrated by the talented Jesse Brown; you can get more slice-of-life glimpses into the couple’s daily adventures together. You will probably find yourself laughing during this episode, not surprisingly! We were also thrilled to have our guest…

Jun 14, 20190 min

Ep 88Episode 21 in Arabic: Amir of IraQueer!

الحلقه ٢١ بالعربي: لقاء مع امير عاشور (مؤسس و المدير التنفيذي لمنظمه عراق كوير). تكلمنا عن اوضاع #مجتمع_الميم في #العراق، نشاطات منظمه #عراق_كوير و تجربه امير من دراسه حقوق الانسان في #جامعه_كولومبيا في نيويورك. Arabic Episode 21: An interview with Amir Ashour (IraQueer’s executive director). We talked about the queer movement in #Iraq, IraQueer’s activities, and Amir’s experience studying human rights at #ColumbiaUniversity https://www.iraqueer.org/ Instagram/Twitter: @amirlemina

Jun 8, 20190 min

Ep 87Episode 67 in English: The Game is Rigged

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It was so good talking with Neda Shaheen, who works for the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (https://www.adc.org) in Washington, DC. We talked about the organization and the role Neda has within it. We also talked about the asylum process in the United States, the overall justice system, and so much more. Neda is incredibly brilliant and we are so grateful to her cousin Leila (check out Leila Khoury’s episode, which is episode 57!) got us in touch with Neda. We learned a lot from talking with her and we hope everyone will support the ADC in any way they can. Follow…

Jun 7, 20190 min

Ep 86Episode 66 in English: Dancing Queer!

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What’s that? Belly dancers should have long hair and shave their legs and underarms? Well, not this one! A UN award winner and named by the BBC top 100 influential women worldwide, this Egyptian, hairy, bearded, pierced and tattooed Queer Refugee dancer will give you a very authentic performance with a twist! ♥ We will not conform to your gender roles ♥ In this episode, we talked about belly dancing in the UK context vs. the Egypt context, about family separation relating to immigration (content warning: there is talk about detention and, later in the episode, also about torture. Listen…

May 31, 20190 min

Ep 85Episode 20 in Arabic: Discussion on Pride with Fatima in Canada

الحلقه ٢٠ بالعربي: مقابله من فاطمه. ناشطه في مجال حقوق مجتمع الميم في #كندا. تكلمنا عن #شهر_الفخر و #احتفال_الفخر_العالمي و الجدل المثار حول موضوع #مسيره_الفخر في مقاطعه #البرتا في #كندا Arabic Episode 20: an interview with Fatima. A #queer activist from #canada. We talked about the #pride month, #worldpride, and the controversy surrounding #pride in #Alberta #canada

May 26, 20190 min

Ep 84Episode 65 in English: Noon Festival, part 2: Meet Louna

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Louna, co-founder of the space be’kech (a queer, Muslim, women-led community space in Berlin, Germany), joined us for this episode. Be’kech combines the words “Berlin” and “Marrakech” to reflect the cities of origin of the co-founders (Louna’s roots are in Marrakech, Morocco and Nina’s are in Berlin). We also talked about Noon Festival, which is happening in Berlin in that space until May 31. We talked about be’kesh and the many beautiful ways it is utilized, and we discussed a project that Noon Festival is supporting. The project is led by the organization Masjid al-Rabia, and it’s called Black and…

May 24, 20190 min

Ep 83Episode 64: Noon Fest, Part 1 – Meet Erkxn

Noon Festival in Berlin has begun! This is Germany’s first festival centering queer, of colour and Muslim identity. It started on May 15 and will continue until the 31st! Erkxn Affan has been organizing this along with be’kech Berlin, and Erkxn curated the festival. It was wonderful talking to them and hearing about their background, about the importance of having a festival like this in Berlin specifically, and more. Coinciding both with the Holy Month of Ramadan and Queer History Month, all proceeds of this festival will be going towards the Black & Pink Crescent: an NGO supporting incarcerated queer and trans Muslims of color. Check out…

May 17, 20190 min

Ep 82Episode 19 in Arabic: Adam Darko!

الحلقه ١٩ بالعربي: لقاء مع ادم داركو. شاب #عابر_جنسيا من #الجزائرى و يوتوبر . تكلمنا عن نشاه ادم في الجزائر. قصه عبوره و رحلته إلى مكان أقامته الجديد في #كندا. Arabic Episode 19: An interview with Adam Darko: Adam is an #Algerian #TransMan and Youtuber. We talked about Adam’s experience growing up in #Algeria, his transition, and the incredible journey to his current home in #Canada.

May 11, 20190 min

Ep 81Episode 63 in English: Chai with Ellie & Alia

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Ellie and Alia talked about the show Ramy, read and answered a question from a wonderful listener, and talked about the experience of podcasting in the past year and how it has affected us. It’s been a great year and we look forward to more of them with you all!    

May 10, 20190 min

Ep 80Episode 62 in English: Edmonton Pride – Why was it Canceled?

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We got to talk with Fatima, living in Edmonton, who witnessed firsthand the issues that led to Edmonton Pride getting canceled. This is a case of queer POC folks getting shut down and ignored, which is sadly something that happens way too often even within the queer population. Queer people of color are already marginalized, and to be further marginalized by fellow queer people is incredibly isolating. Because Edmonton Pride did not provide information on their website, and because the news sources that cover the situation do not specify what happened, the best sources are individuals – such as Fatima…

May 3, 20190 min

Ep 79Episode 61: Saleem Haddad!

We are so incredibly grateful and excited that we have writer Saleem Haddad on our podcast! This was an excellent discussion during which we talked about Saleem’s novel Guapa, some of his essays, and his latest work. “Marco” is a short film that Saleem wrote and directed; it just premiered recently in Tunisia and the UK. It’s a 20-minute film that carried the intellectual & emotional weight of a full-length film. It’s powerful and will stay in your mind longterm. Follow @marcoshortfilm on Instagram to stay updated on when and where you can see it. During this episode, we also…

Apr 26, 20190 min

Ep 78Episode 18 in Arabic: Musa Al-Shadeedi!

الحلقه ١٨ بالعربي: لقاء مع الكاتب و الناقد الكويري العربي موسى الشديدي. مؤسس و مدير موقع سينمجي و مؤلف كتاب “جنسانيه ام كلثوم” Episode 18 in Arabic: an interview with Musa Shadeedi, a queer Arab author and critic, founder and director of Cinamji, & author of “Um Kalthom’s Sexuality” and other books. Painting credit: Lena Kassicieh الصورهً من عمل الفنانة لينا قساوسة Get the book: https://booksatcafe.com/products/product-355?variant=18560567378017 https://jamalon.com/en/1033322.html?fbclid=IwAR3–9T3AykRoIV3hkg_rIlq-fGWjgERNzL5056PYjII5IB9XkQEHaOXpNc

Apr 20, 20190 min

Ep 77Episode 60 in English: Andrea Assaf of Art2Action!

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It was such an amazing surprise, while we were in Tampa, to learn from our friend Nadia about the Arab Festival that happened to be going on that weekend. The organization Art2Action was one of the cosponsors of this amazing event. Alia attended the festival and knew that contacting Andrea Assaf was a must after that! We ended up recording an excellent episode not long after the festival, and it was so wonderful getting to talk to Andrea. We talked about the organization Art2Action https://art2action.org which is the org that Andrea is the founding Artistic and Executive Director of. We…

Apr 19, 20190 min

Ep 76Episode 59 in English: MEER!

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Reem, otherwise known as MEER off rap duo COOL TAN (p.k.a HEAVY) is a Lebanese/Palestinian/Iraqi wordsmith, poet and artist. Her raw and unapologetic raps speak about suffering and mental health. Her music journey creates a platform for others who are also living with depression from strict cultural traditions. Reem has been involved in other bands such as COOL TAN (previously known as HEAVY) they have already been involved in festivals such as ‘Auckland city limits’ and ‘Laneway’. Played support for Le1f, Earl Sweatshirt, Jurassic 5 and Ratatat. Having just moved to Australia recently she’s already halfway through her album, and just…

Apr 12, 20190 min

Ep 75Episode 17 in Arabic: Mais in Denver

الحلقه ١٧ بالعربي: حوار مع ميس عن حياتها في #العراق، #الكويت و #سوريا. تكلمنا عن دراسات ميت و تحاربها في مجالات الكومبيوتر، علم الاجتماع و القضايا المتعلقة بمجتمع الميم Arabic Episode 17: A conversation with Mais about life in #Iraq, #Syria, #Kuwait, and #Colorado. Her study of computer science, sociology, and queer issues. Instagram: mais_nema Gmail: [email protected]

Apr 6, 20190 min

Ep 74Episode 58 in English: It’s Adam Darko!

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Meet Adam Darko, an Algerian Youtuber and hip hop artist. We talked to him about his experience as a trans guy from Algeria, his recent move to Canada, and more. The conversation was very cathartic and we talked about the challenges that happen and the strength that comes from having that SWANA/queer intersection. Adam is such a beautiful person and we are so glad we got to connect. Follow him @theadamdarko on Instagram! Trans Trenderz, which Adam is involved with, can be found here: https://www.transtrenderz.com Check out Adam on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEbvMiWT5sIAnwkqU9h0oAw

Apr 5, 20190 min

Ep 73Episode 57 in English: Pillagers and Preservation, a Convo with Leila Khoury

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We talked to Leila Khoury, a Syrian-American graduate student who is currently working toward a Master of Architecture and Certificate in Historic Preservation from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. This was such an incredible conversation about a topic that does not get nearly enough attention: the theft and cultural appropriation of cultural and historic objects from so much of the world by, namely, Europeans and Americans. Leila has a powerful piece called Near East, which critiques the forced migration of Levantine artifacts into European collections. For example, at the Louvre, Leila noticed some of these artifacts that…

Mar 29, 20190 min

Ep 72Episode 56 in English: You Be You!

During this episode, we got to talk to two of the wonderful people behind the children’s book You Be You! Explaining Gender, Love & Family. We talked to the author of the book – Jonathan Branfman (pictured below) – and the translator of the Arabic version of the book, Aseel Houmsse. We are very grateful to have a copy of the Arabic version of this important book, and we highly encourage everyone to check it out! It is offered in many languages and more languages are expected to be added in the near future. This book will help normalize the…

Mar 22, 20190 min

Ep 71Episode 55 in English: Quinte55ential Quinn!

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We got to talk to Quinn Fati, a beautifully badass human we met last year at Yallapunk. They’re a visual artist and a musician; during this episode, we talked about exploring different areas of art throughout life and how important it is to allow oneself to do that. We also talked about body hair and how everyone should feel free to keep or get rid of their own body hair in the way they goddamn want! We discussed the process of coming out as trans, about our love for Yallapunk, and more. Quinn also shared about how their Persian-American identity…

Mar 15, 20190 min

Ep 70Episode 54 in English: Alireza in Beirut

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Alireza Shojaian is an incredible artist from Iran who is living in Beirut. One of our recent guests – Munir – was kind enough to get us in touch with him! We were destined to talk to him, as it turns out that we had seen his work in New York City last year at Mark for Redaction (check out the episode from that event here: https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-37-in-english-mark-for-redaction). Alireza’s queer-centered art provokes emotions that are lasting and that will linger in the back of your mind for a long time after encountering it. An example is “Season Salad” confronts the painful…

Mar 8, 20190 min

Ep 69Episode 16 in Arabic: Update from Lebanon with Hadi Damien

Arabic Episode 16: An update from #Lebanon with Hadi Damien (Beirut Pride’s Coordinator). We talked about the media in #Lebanon, legal updates regarding #Grinder, and the pending bill regarding #HIV. الحلقه ١٦ بالعربي: مستجدات من لبنان من هادي داميان (منسق بيروت برايد). تكلمنا عن مستجدات الإعلام في #لبنان و القضايا القانونية المتعلقة ب #غرايندر والقانون المقترح بصدد فيروس نقص المناعة المكتسب.

Mar 2, 20190 min

Ep 68Episode 53 in English: She He Me

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Raphael Khouri, a playwright who lives in Germany, is in Vienna at the moment for their play, She He Me, to be shown at the Kosmos Theater! The Jordanian playwright is bringing such important queer (specifically trans) Arab representation to theater. It was truly an honor to talk to Raphael, and we love the work they’re doing. Thank you all for listening! To get in touch with Raphael, you can email them at [email protected] and/or connect with them on Facebook (Raphaël Aimé Khouri) and Instagram @raphael_khouri. The play will be performed from March 1 to March 16! https://kosmostheater.at/produktion/she-he-me/?fbclid=IwAR2WWfYOgwMn5GEWRybtYeeJLSEKjhEh1eQTM9N8wBkMX8ycI5AGxX_yGng

Mar 1, 20190 min

Ep 67Episode 52 in English: Fleeting Acts in Beirut

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We talked to the incredibly talented gay Lebanese photographer, Munir Abdallah, based in Beirut. This conversation is what has really inspired Ellie to genuinely want to visit Lebanon for the first time in her adult life. Munir’s candidness and openness about queer life in Beirut was very cathartic to hear about and talk about. Munir has photographed queer beauty in the form of sexual expression. Munir celebrates the beauty of the nude human form, and his photography is very direct and feels liberating to look at. His recent exhibition, “Fleeting Acts,” received many positive and appreciative responses in Beirut. Follow…

Feb 22, 20190 min

Ep 66Episode 15 in Arabic: Aseel & “You be You”!

الحلقه ١٥ بالعربي: لقاء مع اسيل الحمصي. تكلمنا عن تجربه اسيل في ترجمه كتاب “كن نفسك” إلى اللغه العربي. الكتاب يشرح مفاهيم الجندر و الحب بصوره مبسطه. Arabic episode 15: An interview with Aseel Houmsse. We talked about Aseel’s experience translating “You Be You,” a book explaining gender, love, and family, to Arabic. Book by Jonathan Branfman (Author), Julie Benbassat (Illustrator), Aseel Houmsse (Translator) To purchase this book, go to: https://www.amazon.com/Arabic-Explaining-Gender-Diversity-Justice/dp/1983681776?fbclid=IwAR3nGXQDuUxBA11kwzjs6DHS1W_rXqDlKuWbey87tlAiDvMkDma8ykKAeiA

Feb 16, 201925 min

Ep 65Episode 51 in English: Yalla, Meet Amanda Bahia!

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We got to talk to an incredible music and visual artist, Amanda Bahia. They’re so creative and talented, and we are grateful to have gotten to talk about their music, drawing, and experience growing up in a Palestinian-American family in the United States. ALSO!! It’s February 15 and today is Amanda Bahia’s EP release party in Cleveland. (If you’re in the area, go to it!!) Listen on Bandcamp: https://almanak.bandcamp.com/releases Connect with Amanda on Instagram @almanakmusic_You can email them at [email protected] re: bookings.

Feb 15, 20190 min

Ep 62Episode 50 in English: Saudi Art Talk with Raneen!

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It was so fun talking with Raneen, a Saudi art curator who has a lot to say about the art scene in Saudi Arabia! It was great learning about the evolution of art in Saudi Arabia over the recent years. Raneen has been passionate about art her whole life and you can hear that when she talks about curating. She’s an amazing woman and we are honored to have her on the podcast! Read more about Raneen here: https://www.abouther.com/node/15431/people/leading-ladies/meet-9-arabs-included-bbc%E2%80%99s-100-women-list-2018

Feb 8, 20190 min

Ep 63Episode 49: Palestine, Poetry & Pokemon with Summer!

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It’s February 1 and it’s cold! Summer is here to bring you some much-needed warmth with stunning poetry and lovely descriptions of her parents’ home in Palestine. Summer Farah is a writer who is studying English literature at Berkeley. During this episode, we also talked about gaming (mainly Pokemon) and the ways gaming can impact a person’s life in ways that we often forget. It was wonderful talking with Summer; we connected with her after hearing her episode on the podcast Ethnically Ambiguous. We enjoyed every moment of this beautiful episode, and we think you will too. Here is a…

Feb 1, 20190 min

Ep 62Episode 48: We’re Raising a Camel with Tania Safi

We are incredibly honored and grateful to have talked with Tania Safi! Tania grew up in Sydney, Australia, and has done extensive work in media journalism internationally. Tania is a filmmaker; she was head of video for Buzzfeed Australia and then moved to Los Angeles, where she was the senior video producer for Bring Me and Buzzfeed Entertainment. Nadia Khayrallah co-hosted this episode with us and we had a very fun and meaningful discussion. Tania Safi’s presence in the media has made us feel represented. It is not often that we get to see queer SWANA representation, and Tania has…

Jan 25, 20190 min

Ep 60Episode 14 in Arabic: Photographer Munir Abdallah

. الحلقه ١٤ بالعربي: مقابله مع الفنان منير عبدالله. فنان فوتغرافي من لبنان An interview with Munir Abdullah, a photographer from Lebanon. To see his photography, click hereAnd hereTo read more about Munir’s exhibition, check out this blog Here’s a video from a recent exhibition of “Fleeting Acts”

Jan 19, 20190 min

Ep 59Episode 47: DANA و FANA!

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This episode is all about SWANA DJ badassery! You’re all in for a treat. These two were such a delight. Soraya (DANA) and Ayn (FANA) are lovely DJs with some music you will be so glad to have in your life. Soraya made this playlist for you all; give it some love and check it out! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhN-YdOexg9-1yWkhCBfXuM8JnF9ForRK Soraya’s new track: https://soundcloud.com/dana-chicago/vulnerability A mix from FANA: https://soundcloud.com/fanafellahin/debonair-w-fana-for-nts DANA Soundcloud & IG: https://soundcloud.com/dana-chicagohttps://www.instagram.com/dana__sorayaFANA Soundcloud & IG: https://soundcloud.com/fanafellahinhttps://www.instagram.com/fana.____https://fana.bandcamp.com/ Soraya gave us an amazing list of some other queer SWANA artists to check out too! Bergsonist (Brooklyn):SC: https://soundcloud.com/bergsonistBC: https://bergsonist.bandcamp.com Sayara Hamra / Rawaat / Crisis Urbana (Detroit):SC: https://soundcloud.com/raw_at / https://soundcloud.com/crisisurbanaBC: https://crisisurbana.bandcamp.com / https://crisisurbana.bandcamp.com/album/sleep-eternal / https://crisisurbana.bandcamp.com/album/sayara-hamra / https://lobstertheremin.com/album/day-laborer-ep Ali Najdi (Chicago):SC: https://soundcloud.com/makamena Thoom (Chicago): SC: https://soundcloud.com/thoo-mBC: https://clubchai.bandcamp.com/album/blood-and-sand 8ulentina (Oakland):SC: https://soundcloud.com/8ulentinaBC: https://8ulentina.bandcamp.com/https://soundcloud.com/foozool…

Jan 18, 20190 min

Ep 59Episode 46 in English: We are Sophisticated

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Ellie and Alia ask each other questions for a get-to-know-you episode. Learn about Ellie’s trashy taste in books and Alia’s trashy taste in TV. On a more serious note, E & A talk about their families, a little about their upbringings, and more.

Jan 11, 20190 min

Ep 58Episode 45 in English: First Episode of 2019!

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Ellie and Alia talk about their wishes for 2019, Ellie’s not-so-fun experience at the airport recently, and more! Thank you all for listening; happy new year!

Jan 4, 20190 min

Ep 57Episode 13 in Arabic: Meet Egyptian Playwright Adam!

.الحلقه ١٣ بالعربي: مقابله مع ادم. كاتب مسرحي شاب من مصر. كلام حول المسرح و الأدب و الكوميديا Arabic episode 13: An interview with Adam. An Egyptian playwright.

Dec 29, 20180 min

Ep 56Episode 44 in English: Pray the Gay Away with the Zakar Twins!

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We had so much fun hanging out with the Zakar twins while they were in town on tour! Zach and Michael are Iraqi-American queer activists and writers. They use their voices to bring much-needed queer Arab representation to the media! We had a wonderful conversation with them, and that same day, we loved going to see them on their tour with A Drag Queen Christmas. They’ve been touring around the U.S. with some of the RuPaul queens and promoting their book, Pray the Gay Away [https://www.zakartwins.com/pray-the-gay-away]. It meant a lot to us that they took the time out of their…

Dec 28, 20180 min

Ep 55Episode 43 in English: Gaysians Unite!

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We had a lovely and cathartic conversation with Maya of The Gaysian Project! The Gaysian Project has a podcast (which we were featured on this week, by the way – check it out on iTunes or Spotify!) and several other wonderful things. Follow this project on Facebook, Twitter @gaysianproject, and Instagram @thegaysianproject. We talked about the need for inclusion of all Asian identities when Asia is brought up; also, Maya discussed the intersection of her South Asian background with her queerness.. We also mentioned the need for more Asian representation in the media, briefly fangirled over “Crazy Rich Asians”, and…

Dec 21, 20180 min

Ep 54Episode 42: Jadd Tank, Dancer/Choreographer!

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During this episode, we talked to an incredible artist named Jadd Tank (he also was a guest on the Arabic side of the podcast recently)! Nadia Khayrallah guest co-hosted this episode, which was super fun. We talked about so many things: virtual reality, a communal pet camel, the Beirut dance scene, the pros and cons of New York, and so much more. ———————————————————— Jadd Tank’s website: www.jaddtank.com BourgeoisZ video: https://www.jaddtank.com/bourgeois-z Maqamat in Beirut – you can read about bipod here: https://www.maqamat.org/ Here’s an excellent article we mentioned on abstract art by Miguel Gutierrez: https://bombmagazine.org/articles/miguel-gutierrez-1/ Regarding Lebanese and Saudi citizenship laws: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/lebanon-nationality-law-1732890336?fbclid=IwAR2akKwtqRhtXYISem6VEqu0QL8oezasGInKiyR6LLrjd8duKVrxkoYI33c https://www.refworld.org/pdfid/3fb9eb6d2.pdflaws: https://www.refworld.org/pdfid/3fb9eb6d2.pdf

Dec 14, 20180 min

Ep 53Episode 41 in English: We are Ethnically Ambiguous!

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We had an incredible conversation with Anna Hossnieh and Shereen Lani Younes!  They’re the cohosts of the podcast Ethnically Ambiguous; Anna is Iranian-American and Shereen is Syrian-American.  This podcast played a big part in our decision to start a podcast of our own – it was inspiring to hear people podcasting who are so relatable to us.  During this episode, we talked about podcasting, how important it is for queer folks of our demographic to connect with and support each other, and more.  In addition to hearing Shereen and Anna on this episode, check out their podcast on your favorite…

Dec 7, 20180 min

Ep 52Episode 12 in Arabic: Conversation with Artist Jadd Tank!

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Arabic episode 12: an interview with Lebanese Artist Jadd Tank. We talked about art and living in Lebanon and New York. الحلقه ١٢ بالعربي: مقابله مع الفنان جاد تانك. كلام عن #الفن و #لبنان و #نيويورك As mentioned in the episode: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-38692382

Dec 1, 20180 min

Ep 51Episode 40: Drowning in Cairo

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We had a fantastic convo with Egyptian playwright Adam Elsayigh! Adam came to Mark for Redaction in NY, which is where we first met him. It was so nice to get to talk with him more. Adam has been creating plays that give voice to the issues that queer Egyptians have faced. During this episode, we talked about the importance of representation of SWANA artists, about the reactions that different audiences have had to his play “Drowning in Cairo”, what elements Adam feels are vital to keep in mind when writing and presenting his plays, and much more! To watch…

Nov 30, 20180 min

Ep 50Episode 39: Thanksgiving/Queersgiving/Whatever

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There’s cat fur in this pic because cats sit here. Also, Ellie and Alia talked about Yoshi in this episode. Ellie and Alia talk Saudi Arabia, Mark for Redaction, and Thanksgiving. Articles mentioned: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2018/oct/17/why-is-saudi-arabia-under-fire-over-jamal-khashoggi-but-not-yemen https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/saudi-womens-rights-advocates-reportedly-abused-while-in-prison/2018/11/20/9e77f11c-ebfb-11e8-9236-bb94154151d2_story.html?utm_term=.c17bbebdf371

Nov 22, 20180 min

Ep 49Episode 11 in Arabic: Doctor Yazan

.الحلقه ١١ من برنامج الميم العربي – لقاء مع الدكتور يزن و كلام عن المهنه و المجتمع و أمور أخرى

Nov 17, 20180 min

Ep 48Episode 38 in English: Actually Episode 666 w/ Your Favorite Cloud!

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Episode (38) 666! (Bio and references are written by Anan) IT’S TRANS AWARENESS WEEK! Anan/Cloud is a queer trans angry Arab. References in the podcast: Best way to contact Anan: [email protected] Instagram (note slide into the Dm’s and let them know that your there from the podcast also they reserve the right to deny your request): birthdaycakeandbombs   Mention of poems in Za’faraan Zine Issue 3 (Zine made by and for SWANA queers) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BNhUuCUI6P5a-On1PHsgm_mM6PHb3HjR/view?fbclid=IwAR3an0zZ-O0r4FHD2uxjA4vo2PCiU1t_gZdSHP3ItQTPhUk9sdrap0qS-OE Episode 26 in English: Meet Elias! They’re Awesome. (They really are tho) Link: https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-26-in-english-meet-elias-theyre-awesome/   Short mention of a video collaboration with artist Marval A Rex…

Nov 16, 20180 min

Ep 47Episode 37 in English: Mark for Redaction!

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This episode was recorded during the weekend we went to NYC for Mark for Redaction at Flux Factory. This is a queer MENA art exhibit that we got to experience. Join us for a slice of the beautiful surroundings we found ourselves in. The art brought us all together and we all felt so understood and the deepest sense of belonging. We are honored to have been part of something this profound and meaningful. Please check this event out in person if you are in NYC this weekend!

Nov 9, 20180 min

Ep 46Episode 10 in Arabic: Drag Race Discussion

!!!الحلقه ١٠ بالعربي – كلام عن الدراك ريس!!! ملكات الجر

Nov 3, 201847 min

Ep 45Episode 36: A Convo with our Northern Neighbors!

Pictured: Wayne, Carrie, and Anas On this episode, we got to soak in the positive vibes from a wonderful couple in Canada! We talked with Carrie and Wayne Broughton, who are the parents of a young trans activist, Tor. We got to hear their perspective re: being parents of a trans son, and they talked about their local support group for parents of trans folks: TransParent Okanagan. Thank you to the wonderful Anas for connecting us with some of his new family in Canada! Follow TransParent Okanagan on FB: https://www.facebook.com/transparentokanagan/ Contact Carrie and Wayne at: [email protected] TED Talk with Tor:…

Nov 2, 20180 min

Ep 44Episode 35: The Wonderful Mais and Salam of Denver!

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Meet Mais! She lives in Denver now, and is one of the co-founders of Salam of Denver, which is the first established queer SWANA group in Denver. We had a beautiful conversation with Mais. We talked about the group, the need for queer SWANA spaces, Mais’s experiences as an immigrant (she’s from Iraq and has also lived in Syria and Kuwait), and food. She’s so easy to talk to, and is such a wonderful human being. We think you’ll love her episode as much as we did.

Oct 26, 20181 min

Ep 43Episode 9 in Arabic: Hadi Damien of Beirut Pride!

(الحلقه ٩ بالعربي: لقاء مع هادي داميان (مؤسس بيروت برايد Portrait of Hadi Damien, Photography by Ad Achkar Arabic Episode 9: An interview with Hadi Damien (Beirut Pride’s Founder)

Oct 20, 20181 min