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In this bonus episode we're so excited to introduce Tamer Kattan to our Ethnically Ambiguous fam! He's a hilarious comedian we both met while performing at the Arab Spring Break Comedy show and now we're all obsessed with each other. Tamer's life story is fascinating and inspiring; we talk about his upbringing as a mixed-race Egyptian immigrant, his tumultuous relationship with his father, and how he changed careers eight years ago in order to pursue comedy. And we're so glad he did, because his voice is one we've all been waiting for. Follow Tamer on Twitter @TamerKattan and Instagram @TamerKat!
In this very special episode, Shereen interviews Anna for an intimate look at her experience with mental health and the often destructive ways she coped with it in her past. We talk very openly about her drug abuse and multiple turning points in her life that served as a wake-up call, telling her to take back control of her life. Normalizing the conversation about mental health is so important and Anna's story is one we're very grateful to share with you. Hope it helps. <3
In this special bonus episode, Anna is joined by Yo, Is This Racist's co-host Andrew Ti to chat it up! They get into Andrew's parent's immigration to America from China, the path he took to becoming a podcast host and comedy writer, how religious study groups work, and much more! Find Andrew on Twitter and Instagram at @AndrewTi.
In episode 73, the girls talk about their experiences with mental illness. Shereen talks about actor and host Jameela Jamil and her upbringing and activism. Anna talks about the darker side of her relationship with her father and more. Should they talk about their past with drugs? Let us know! Buy our merch!
FOOTNOTES:
1. Jameela Jamil
2. WATCH: Jameela Jamil on banning airbrushing, the Kardashians and her traumatic teens
3. Jameela Jamil Now Wants You to Unfollow Celebrities Selling Detox Teas
4. Telling young women to stay in their lane is sexist, period
5. Ethnically Ambiguous Merch on Tee Public
On this week's bonus episode, Shereen is joined by the one and only Caitlin Stasey. After Shereen finishes gushing about how much she respects Caitlin and the work she does, we talk about her work as a feminist, actor, and creative, and how she utilizes her social media platforms to speak out and lift others up, including being the founder of herself.com. We also get real and personal, talking about queerness, sexuality, our (often critical) relationships with our bodies, and ultimately learning to love and accept yourself. In our opinion, she's the best example of a true feminist. We're so excited for y'all to get to know her! Keep up with her on instagram @caitlinjstasey69!
In episode 72, the girls catch up about what it means to be "extremely hot." They also get into the women's commune in Syria, Freddie Mercury's background and the film Bohemian Rhapsody, and more! Keep listening to our bonus episodes - also tweet at us if y'all think the girls should interview each other!
FOOTNOTES:
1. Women in Syria Have Created a Feminist Commune Free of Patriarchy and Capitalism
2. Welcome to Jinwar, a women-only village in Syria that wants to smash the patriarchy
3. Jason Saenz GoFundMe
4. Freddie Mercury
5. Why Queen Was Really Reluctant To Do Bohemian Rhapsody At First
6. Freddie Mercury's story isn't exact in 'Bohemian Rhapsody.' But the film aims to blend truth and art.
7. Rami Malek, Catching Mercury
8. 10 Things You Might Not Know About Freddie Mercury
9. Queen star dies after Aids statement
10. Ethnically Ambiguous Merch on Tee Public
In this bonus episode, Anna is joined by comedian and actor Asif Ali of Goatface comedy. They talk about the Goatface special that just dropped on Comedy Central. Then they get into his experiences working on the show, how his family felt about his comedy, his collaboration with his brothers, the current White House administration, and much more! Follow Asif on twitter and Instagram at @AliComedy. Also go watch the Goatface comedy special on Comedy Central now!
In episode 71, the girls get into their Thanksgiving experiences, how most of the hamsters in America descend from Syria, the ancient Syrian history in the Roman Empire that no one knows about, and more! They also read some reviews and emails! Is Mohammad Morsi actually Eugene Levy?? We don't know and need you to email us back and explain, Noura.
FOOTNOTES:
1. Golden hamster
2. Domestication of the Syrian hamster
3. Julia Domna
4. Julia Domna 2
5. Septimius Severus
6. Septimius Severus 2
7. Caracalla
8. Ethnically Ambiguous Merch on Tee Public (Discount code for 25% off: Hungry)
Introducing our first bonus episode! Shereen is joined by the very loveable writer and actor Charlene deGuzman! We talk about how she made her inspiring and intimate debut feature film, Unlovable, as well as her relationship with herself, the emotional detachment of immigrant families, and overcoming sex and love addiction. We’re so excited to introduce her to our Ethnically Ambiguous fam! Make sure to follow her in everything she does, including hilarious tweets at @charstarlene!
In episode 70, the girls get into FOOD! That's right, food! They break down all the different Persian food stew, rice and kabob dishes and then all the different types of Syrian food dishes! And they didn't eat before recording so everyone is out of their mind and very hungry! It's a yummy, yummy time!
FOOTNOTES:
1. Iranian cuisine
2. Ethnically Ambiguous Merch on Tee Public
In episode 69, (hehehehehehe) the girls talk about Kareem Abdul Jabbar's career and an essay he wrote on why he decided to convert to Islam and then they get into information about how sanctions are hurting every day Iranian citizens. They also read some reviews from fans! WE LOVE YOU FANS!! Buy our new merch designs!
FOOTNOTES:
1. Iranians Fear Medicine Shortages as U.S. Tightens Sanctions
2. U.S. not concerned by Europe's idea for Iran trade as companies moving out
3. Tomato squeeze: U.S. sanctions begin to distort Iran's economy
4. Shame on #FakeNewsweekfor helping @JZarif spread lies. The truth is: the U.S. does not, and never did, sanction food and medicine. They are exempt from sanctions, as are financial transactions related to humanitarian needs.
5. MIKE POMPEO SAYS IRAN MUST LISTEN TO U.S. 'IF THEY WANT THEIR PEOPLE TO EAT'
6. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
7. Why I converted to Islam.
8. Ethnically Ambiguous Merch
In episode 68, the girls are joined by their friend Lloyd Galbraith to break down all the midterm election results, the wonderful women of color who won in the elections, read an email from a listener and give some advice on white friends fetishizing your culture, body dysmorphia, and so much more! Buy our new merch on the Tee Public site!
FOOTNOTES:
1. Proposition 10: California’s proposal to strengthen rent control defeated at the polls
2. Senate Election Results: Republicans Keep Majority
3. 2018 midterm elections sets record for women in Congress
4. US mid-terms 2018: Florida senate race recount triggered
5. Mid-terms 2018: Why the fight isn't over in Georgia
6. Florida elects first Iranian-American state lawmaker
7. West Bank kin cheer first Palestinian-American woman in U.S. Congress
8. Subvrt Mag - Alternative fashion & lifestyle publication
9. Ethnically Ambiguous Merch
In episode 67, the girls talk about Shereen's sister's engagement party, the Saudi official and more sketchy figures who met with the Trump administration over a year ago do discuss taking down the regime in Iran, Lena Dunham's uninformed decisions to take on the Syrian refugee story, and more! Buy our new "I'm With The Banned" merch! Woohoo!
FOOTNOTES:
1. Saudi Spy Met With Team Trump About Taking Down Iran
2. Khashoggi case: All previous updates
3. Trump Jr. and Other Aides Met With Gulf Emissary Offering Help to Win Election
4. Inside the Mysterious Intelligence Firm Now in Mueller’s Sights
5. How 2 Gulf Monarchies Sought to Influence the White House
6. Saudi Arabia admits Khashoggi’s murder was premeditated. Fine. Who premeditated it?
7. Saudi Arabia fires 5 top officials, arrests 18 Saudis, saying Khashoggi was killed in fight at consulate
8. Yemen Girl Who Turned World’s Eyes to Famine Is Dead
9. U.N. warns half Yemen's people could soon be on brink of famine
10. Re-telling other people’s stories isn’t allyship, Lena Dunham – it’s classic white feminism
11. Lena Dunham to Adapt Refugee Drama ‘A Hope More Powerful Than the Sea’ for Steven Spielberg and J.J. Abrams
12. Who Gets to Tell Other People’s Stories?
13. People Are Perplexed Why Lena Dunham Has Been Tapped To Adapt A Syrian Refugee Drama From Steven Spielberg
14. Lena Dunham under fire for writing movie about stranded Syrian refugee
15. Lena Dunham tapped to write screenplay about Syrian refugee, internet laughs and laughs
16. Ethnically Ambiguous Merch!
In episode 66, the girls get straight to it! They do a part two for all the Jamal Khashoggi murder information that dropped since the last episode (a lot!) and then get into how many Syrians have been displaced since the start of the Syrian conflict in 2011. They also talk about middle eastern get togethers and Shereen's sister upcoming engagement party. Rate and review if you love us! Tell a friend! Hug a friend! And vote!!!!
FOOTNOTES:
1. Jamal Khashoggi case: All the latest updates
2. How the man behind Khashoggi murder ran the killing via Skype
3. Surveillance footage shows Saudi 'body double' in Khashoggi's clothes after he was killed, Turkish source says
4. Saudi Royals Meet With Khashoggi’s Relatives
5. Regime change in Iran is Trump’s real motive for siding with the Saudis
6. Saudi prince pins blame for Khashoggi death on favoured general
7. Saudi Arabia Delivers $100 Million Pledged to U.S. as Pompeo Lands in Riyadh
8. Saudi official gives new version of Khashoggi killing: Report
9. @LindseyGrahamSC condemns Saudi prince over death of Jamal Khashoggi
10. ONE OF THE SAUDI MEN ACCUSED OF KILLING JAMAL KHASHOGGI DIED IN "SUSPICIOUS" CAR ACCIDENT, TURKISH MEDIA REPORTS
11. Syria: The endgame
12. UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria: Unparalleled numbers of Syrians displaced in under six months [EN/AR]
In episode 65, the girls are back on their news game! They start by talking about blatant racism in the work place, abnormal uterine bleeding, and then get into Israel detaining students who participate in the BDS movement, the killing of a Palestinian woman by illegal Israeli settlers, the aftermath of boycotting a Lorde concert in Tel Aviv, an article about terrifying American mercenaries who are hired to kill in the Middle East, a break down of the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, and more!
FOOTNOTES:
1. Jamal Khashoggi case: All the latest updates
2. Turkish officials say a Saudi murder squad is behind journalist's death
3. Turkish Officials Say Khashoggi Was Killed on Order of Saudi Leadership
4. Khashoggi was murdered, Saudis did it, leading Republican says
5. Trump criticizes rush to condemn Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi
6. Khashoggi Disappearance Is Part of a Ruthless Saudi Campaign to Crush Dissent
7. Trump Gives Dictators the Green Light
8. Jamal Khashoggi disappearance: Saudi crown prince 'denies involvement'
9. Saudi Arabia threatens to retaliate against any sanctions over Jamal Khashoggi's disappearance
10. Saudi crown prince vows wider probes into Khashoggi case but still denies knowledge of journalist’s fate, Trump says
11. American Mercenaries Were Hired To Assassinate Politicians In The Middle East
12. Turkey releases passport scans of men it says were involved in journalist’s killing
13. Florida student detained in Israel over alleged boycott support
14. Help Justine and Nadia raise money for Mental Health in Gaza
15. Lorde concert boycott: New Zealanders fined by Israel raise thousands for Gaza
16. Palestinian woman dies after 'settlers' stone car in West Bank
17. Aisha al-Rawbi's husband says he is not after revenge
In episode 64, the girls are joined by activist and actor Behzad Dabu to discuss his families background as Zoroastrians in India, a break down of the religion and how it works, his activism through the non-profit he co-found (The Chicago Inclusion Project), his experience acting on stage (Disgraced) versus television (The Chi, How To Get Away With Murder), his parents encouraging his artistic endeavors, and much more! Follow Behzad on Twitter and Instagram at @BehzadDabu.
In episode 63, the girls are joined by comedian/performer/writer/producer/creative executive and host of the Kinda Dating Podcast Natasha Chandel to discuss her experiences growing up in Canada with Indian parents. She talks about what got her to New York and a job at MTV News along with all her struggles with her traditional parents along the way. The girls all viiiiiiiibe about their lives growing up with immigrant parents and the roller coaster it can be at times. Also buy our merch on Tee Public! New designs coming! Also if you have a design idea, send it on over!
It's episode 62 and the girls are blessed to be joined by New York Times video producer and Iranian Tork Nilo Tabrizy to talk about her upbringing in Vancouver, Canada, to her interest in journalism, her work at Vice, Al Jazeera, and what brought her to the New York Times, and more! They even cover her love of poetry and the book she is working on. They also break down with it means to 'work' in Iran and where the word comes from. It's a fun time and we really recommend it! (duh!) Also buy our merch on Tee Public! New designs coming! Also if you have a design idea, send it on over!
In episode 61, the girls have a less conventional episode where they discuss tattoo's and cultural appropriation, an email from a listener who has some mixed feelings about a questionable man that she dated, and another email from a listener in Israel who breaks down daily life for us. Give it a listen! Also give us a five star rating (no less) and a nice review! Happy ketosis!
FOOTNOTES:
1. The Story Behind Madonna's Silver Horns At The VMAs
2. Kamil’s tattoo says “Kamil The Polish” in Arabic... that is all.
3. Arab Appropriation
4. Kanye West's Tweet in Farsi
In episode 60, the girls catch up about their weeks, and then talk about the sanctions that are currently strangling Iran and it's economy, now China has started a detention camp for Muslim's in it's country, and on a much lighter note: tasty Middle Eastern desserts we grew up eating as kids. Woohoo! Buy our merch! Rate and review! 5 Stars, no less!
FOOTNOTES:
1. Diaper Dilemma Grips Iranians As Economy, Currency Slide
2. Iran’s options to face down US oil sanctions
3. China Declared Islam a Contagious Disease – and Quarantined 1 Million Muslims
4. U.N. accuses China of holding more than a million Muslims in a secret web of detention centers
5. U.S. Weighs Sanctions Against Chinese Officials Over Muslim Detention Camps
6. Ethnically Ambiguous Merch
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