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Ramadan Kareem! In the Amreekies tradition, we present to you the annual Ramadan episode :) Take a break from your usual Ramadan activities (or lack thereof) to join Mohammad, Alla and Ehab as they have a playful and humorous discussion about the highs and lows of fasting, the darn curtain partition at the mosque, spirituality and the beauty of the holy month. Plenty of jokes, laughter, reflection and silliness in this one. We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed recording it! Thank you for your listenership :) References: Ehab's 2017 Blog Post about Ramadan: http://thetokenarab.blogspot.com/2017/06/the-undeniable-hardship-of-ramadan.html Credits: Co-hosts: Mohammad A., Alla F. and Ehab J.  |  Editing and Production: Ehab J. | Cover Art: Cameron Hood, Lovely Line Design | Intro and Outro Song: MBC1 Ramadan Idents by Layal Watfeh #ramadan #ramadanpodcast #podcast #arab #arabamerican #arabamericanpodcast #islam #muslim #muslimamerican #iraq #iraqi #libyan #libya #palestine #palestinian #fasting #amreekies --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-amreekies/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-amreekies/support

It's the clash of cultures! A battle royale between two podcast hosts of different faiths! Just kidding :) Ehab has gone rogue again with a one-on-one episode with Jonty, co-host from a podcast called Beer Christianity. Please join Ehab and Jonty as they share their thoughts on dealing with depression and anxiety while performing and hosting, being a niche version of your faith and demonstrating another side of your faith to outsiders. They also discuss podcast producing angst, not being a very good Christian/Muslim. This episode is a joint episode, published in slightly different forms by both podcasts. Thank you for your listenership!  About Beer Christianity: Beer Christianity is a left-leaning, evangelical-adjacent Christian discussion podcast that often features interviews and always features a few drinks and laughs. Our aim is to be real, to be helpful and to be entertaining. Follow Beer Christianity on Twitter: @beerxianity, @beerchristianity on IG and listen to their episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Stitcher Website: beerchristianity.libsyn.com Incredulous Moshoeshoe and the Lightning Bird (Jonty's New Book): www.incredulousbook.com Credits: Co-hosts:  Ehab J.  | Guest Speaker: Jonty Langley |  Editing and Production: Ehab J. | Cover Art: Cameron Hood, Lovely Line Design | Intro and Outro Song: Get Lit - Get Lifted (Global Warming) | Transition: Wael Kfoury - Omri Kellou --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-amreekies/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-amreekies/support

Not in the mood for anything intense or serious? No problem. Join the Amreekies co-hosts: Mohammad, Alla and Ehab as they kick back, unwind and talk about their most recent life events always with a flavor of wit and humor :) We always appreciate you and your listenership! Not so fun fact: unbeknownst to him at the time, Ehab had (a short-lived) case of COVID while recording this. That's why his voice is so different. Credits: Co-hosts: Mohammad A., Alla F. and Ehab J.  |  Editing and Production: Ehab J. | Cover Art: Cameron Hood, Lovely Line Design | Intro and Outro Song: Get Lit - Get Lifted (Global Warming)  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-amreekies/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-amreekies/support

Hello wonderful Amreekies Podcast listeners! This is part 2 of the mini series titled Citizens of Two Worlds. This limited podcast series, produced by Randa Samih Abdu, looks to identity issues among first generation Arab-Americans in Tucson. After talking with experts in both landscapes, Abdu identifies problems and solutions that first generation Arab Americans face and what resources are available for them. Read original article and podcast: https://www.wildcat.arizona.edu/article/2022/01/citizens-of-two-worlds-podcasts Credits:  Written by: Randa A | Editing: Ehab J. and Randa A. | Cover Art: Cameron Hood, Lovely Line Design --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-amreekies/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-amreekies/support

Hello wonderful Amreekies Podcast listeners! This is part 1 of the mini series titled Citizens of Two Worlds. This limited podcast series, produced by Randa Samih Abdu, looks to identity issues among first generation Arab-Americans in Tucson. After talking with experts in both landscapes, Abdu identifies problems and solutions that first generation Arab Americans face and what resources are available for them. Read original article and podcast: https://www.wildcat.arizona.edu/article/2022/01/citizens-of-two-worlds-podcasts Credits:  Written by: Randa A | Editing: Ehab J. and Randa A. | Cover Art: Cameron Hood, Lovely Line Design --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-amreekies/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-amreekies/support

In this episode, co-hosts Mohammad, Alla and Ehab are joined by the wonderful comedian Yasmin Elhady who explores the different facets of being a Muslim hijabi comedian, talks about growing up Muslim in the South, comments on "what the people will say," discusses how comedy can be used to dismantle the generational colonial project and offers insight into raising children to be "protectors." Thank you for your listenership and support! Follow Yasmine on IG: @yasminelhahahady Website: www.yasminelhady.com Credits: Co-hosts: Mohammad A., Alla F. and Ehab J. | Guest Speaker: Yasmin Elhady | Editing and Production: Ehab J. | Cover Art: Cameron Hood, Lovely Line Design | Intro and Outro Song: Get Lit - Get Lifted (Global Warming) | Transition: Wael Kfoury - Omri Kellou --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-amreekies/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-amreekies/support

Do you consider yourself artistic? What does creativity mean to you? In this episode, co-hosts Mohammad and Ehab are joined by friend of show and returning guest speaker, Qa'ed Mai, who leads a great perspective on creativity, creating content and personal expression in the Arab and/or Muslim community. Thank you for your continued listenership! References: Qa'ed's Superhanallah Webcomic Series: https://superhanallah.tumblr.com/ Credits: Co-hosts: Mohammad A. and Ehab J. | Guest Speaker: Qa'ed Mai | Editing and Production: Ehab J. | Cover Art: Cameron Hood, Lovely Line Design | Intro and Outro Song: Get Lit - Get Lifted (Global Warming) | Transition: Wael Kfoury - Omri Kellou --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-amreekies/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-amreekies/support

Another podcast episode hot off the press packed with so much fun and informative discussion, folks. This time the co-hosts Ehab, Alla and Mohammad are joined by guest speaker, original podcast inspiration and friend of the show Danny Do. The discussion revolves around intercultural friendships, interracial marriage and relationships, cultural and parental expectations and lessons for the next generation. Oh, and there's also a friendly rivalry for Mohammad's heart. Don't miss out on this one! Thank you for your listenership :) Credits: Co-hosts: Mohammad A., Alla F. and Ehab J. | Guest Speaker: Danny Do  |  Editing and Production: Ehab J. | Cover Art: Cameron Hood, Lovely Line Design | Intro and Outro Song: Get Lit - Get Lifted (Global Warming) | Transition: Wael Kfoury - Omri Kellou --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-amreekies/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-amreekies/support

How have you changed over the past 20 years? In this episode, co-hosts Mohammad, Alla and Ehab reflect on the most recent US withdrawal from Afghanistan and how they've individually have been effected by the past two decades. Thank you for your continued support and listenership :)  Credits: Co-hosts: Mohammad A., Alla F. and Ehab J.  |  Editing and Production: Ehab J. | Cover Art: Cameron Hood, Lovely Line Design | Intro and Outro Song: Get Lit - Get Lifted (Global Warming) | Transition: Wael Kfoury - Omri Kellou --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-amreekies/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-amreekies/support

In this episode, we're going old school with a one on one between co-hosts Ehab and Mohammad in the same room once again talking about issues that are rarely discussed. Join them as they discuss many personal deep topics including self esteem, deserving what we have, survivor's guilt, imposter syndrome and many more. Don't miss out on the guest appearance of Winter, Mohammad's Siberian cat! Thank you for your listenership :) Credits: Co-hosts: Mohammad A. and Ehab J.  |  Editing and Production: Ehab J. | Cover Art: Cameron Hood, Lovely Line Design | Intro and Outro Song: Get Lit - Get Lifted (Global Warming) | Transition: Wael Kfoury - Omri Kellou --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-amreekies/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-amreekies/support

The Amreekies Podcast co-hosts are back to discuss their reactions to the current and ongoing situation in Palestine. Join Alla, Mohammad and Ehab as they catch up post-Ramadan, discuss anti-Palestinian propaganda, talk about activist coalition building and express their respective Arab-American reactions to the most recent Israeli State oppression of the Palestinian people. Stay tuned till the end for some light-hearted fun with Arabic linguistic comparisons between Palestinians, Iraqis and Libyans :) Thank you for your listenership! For a quick summary of the most recent situation in Palestine:  Is Israel Guilty Of Apartheid Against Palestinians? (By AJ+) | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MknerYjob0w John Oliver on Palestine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkQ4HZAepYc Credits: Co-hosts: Mohammad A., Alla F. and Ehab J.  |  Editing and Production: Ehab J. | Cover Art: Cameron Hood, Lovely Line Design | Intro and Outro Song: Get Lit - Get Lifted (Global Warming), Mohammed Assaf - Dammi Falastini | Transition: Wael Kfoury - Omri Kellou --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-amreekies/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-amreekies/support

Well, we've reached the end, my friends. The last Ramadan mini series episode on the last day of Ramadan. It's been quite the month. Last but certainly not least, co-host Ehab is joined by Jamil who highlights the spiritual benefits of the fast. Starting off with childhood memories of stashing sweets, we talk about the the constructive disruption to our routines, Ramadan TV series and much more. Thank you all for your continued support and listenership during Ramadan. We'll be returning to our usual episodes with all the co-hosts soon. Be well and Eid Mubarak! Ehab's blog about Ramadan: http://thetokenarab.blogspot.com/2017/06/the-undeniable-hardship-of-ramadan.html The Amreekies Podcast: linktr.ee/theamreekiespodcast Credits: Co-hosts: Ehab J. | Guest Speaker: Jamil |  Editing and Production: Ehab J. | Cover Art: Cameron Hood, Lovely Line Design | Intro and Outro Song: Ramadan Gana Instrumental Cut B - 20 Seconds by Mohab Sammy | Transition: Wael Kfoury - Omri Kellou --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-amreekies/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-amreekies/support

Salam, friends! As we near the end of the fasting month, sadly we are also nearing the end of the Ramadan Mini Series. But worry not! Besides this episode, we have one more left. This week, co-host Ehab interviews the insightful Tricia Pethic about her early experiences as a Muslim convert during Ramadan. The discussion subjects include Tricia's conversion story, interesting encounters at the mosque and the importance of mental and emotional self care in the holy month. We will be back to our usual episodes with the rest of the co-hosts soon enough. In the meantime, thank you so much for your listenership and your support :) The Amreekies Podcast: linktr.ee/theamreekiespodcast Credits: Co-host Ehab J. |  Editing and Production: Ehab J. | Guest Speaker: Tricia Pethic | Cover Art: Cameron Hood, Lovely Line Design | Intro and Outro Song: Ramadan Gana Instrumental Cut B - 20 Seconds by Mohab Sammy | Transition: Wael Kfoury - Omri Kellou --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-amreekies/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-amreekies/support

Peace and Salam to all! As we enter the last 10 days of Ramadan, we thought we would slow things down with a brief chat between two old friends about childhood, adolescence and single bachelor life during Ramadan. Please join Ehab and Mohammad Gasmalla as they discuss their overlap in a Saudi-run elementary school in Tucson, staying in the library during lunch in high school while fasting and hitting up them 24/7 Mexican fast food places for Suhur during college. Overall, it was a relaxing and chill conversation and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Thank you so much for your listenership and your support :) The Amreekies Podcast: linktr.ee/theamreekiespodcast Credits: Co-host Ehab J. |  Editing and Production: Ehab J. | Guest Speaker: Mohammad Gasmalla | Cover Art: Cameron Hood, Lovely Line Design | Intro and Outro Song: Ramadan Gana Instrumental Cut B - 20 Seconds by Mohab Sammy | Transition: Wael Kfoury - Omri Kellou --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-amreekies/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-amreekies/support

Salam friends! Syrian American Poet Amal Kassir joins co-host Ehab in an informative interview discussing different aspects of mental health care during Ramadan. Please join us as we tackle many raw subjects including our most spiritual childhood memories growing up, periods during Ramadan, having a Muslim therapist, generational trauma, radical self acceptance and taking advantage of the last third of the night.  Amal's Instagram: www.instagram.com/amalthepoet/ The Amreekies Podcast: linktr.ee/theamreekiespodcast Credits: Co-hosts: Ehab J. |  Editing and Production: Ehab J. | Cover Art: Cameron Hood, Lovely Line Design | Intro and Outro Song: Ramadan Gana Instrumental Cut B - 20 Seconds by Mohab Sammy | Transition: Wael Kfoury - Omri Kellou --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-amreekies/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-amreekies/support

Are you ever allowed to complain about Taraweeh in Ramadan? Good question. Please join Ehab and guest speaker Qa'ed in a captivating interview that approaches sensitive Ramadan subjects. In our first episode of the Ramadan Mini Series, we discuss topics including comparing Ramadan family traditions, going down Islamic school memory lane, talking about Arab/Asian cultural dynamics and complaining about issues related to the hardships of fasting. It was a very fun and informative time for all. We appreciate your listenership. Stay tuned for more next week! References: Ehab's blog about Ramadan: http://thetokenarab.blogspot.com/2017/06/the-undeniable-hardship-of-ramadan.html Qa'ed's Superhanallah Webcomic Series: https://superhanallah.tumblr.com/ The Amreekies Podcast: linktr.ee/theamreekiespodcast Credits: Co-hosts: Ehab J. |  Editing and Production: Ehab J. | Cover Art: Cameron Hood, Lovely Line Design | Intro and Outro Song: Ramadan Gana Instrumental Cut B - 20 Seconds by Mohab Sammy | Transition: Wael Kfoury - Omri Kellou --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-amreekies/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-amreekies/support

Yo Yo Yo! The Amreekies are kicking it old school with only two co-hosts this time: Ehab and Mohammad, who conduct a captivating and informative interview with Syrian-Filipino Rapper and Producer, Chyno with a Why? who honored us with his time, wisdom and experience. Please join the group for a wonderful discussion including subjects like Hip Hop culture in the Arab world, Arab/Asian identity, the sense of belonging and being a financial warrior. Chyno with a Why? plugs: Instagram: instagram.com/chynowithawhy/ Youtube Playlist: warnermusicme.lnk.to/Mamluk_LyricVideos SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/chynowithawhy The Amreekies Podcast: linktr.ee/theamreekiespodcast Credits: Co-hosts: Mohammad A., Ehab J.  |  Editing and Production: Ehab J., Mohammad A. | Marketing Director: Dania A. | Cover Art: Cameron Hood, Lovely Line Design | Intro and Outro Song: Get Lit - Get Lifted (Global Warming) | Transition: Wael Kfoury - Omri Kellou --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-amreekies/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-amreekies/support

Hello! Peace! Salam! In this episode The Amreekies Podcast fam is joined by one-half of the award winning folk duo, Ryanhood, and wonderful friend of the show, Cameron Hood. Fun Fact: He is the incredible designer of our Amreekies Podcast cover art! Catch him with Ehab, Mohammad, and Dania as they gather around the proverbial interfaith and intercultural round table to discuss art, music, college, proselytizing, living our truths, and achieving the revolution within. Stay tuned till the end to listen to a sample of "The Fight" by Ryanhood from their new album "Under the Leaves." References:  Cameron's Graphic Design: www.lovelylinedesign.com Ryanhood Official Site: www.ryanhood.com "The Fight" by Ryanhood (Official Video): https://youtu.be/3vlBUhyuj_Q  Credits: Co-hosts: Mohammad A., Alla F., Dania A. and Ehab J.  |  Editing and Production: Ehab J. | Marketing Director: Dania A. | Cover Art: Cameron Hood, Lovely Line Design | Intro and Outro Song: Get Lit - Get Lifted (Global Warming) | Transition: Wael Kfoury - Omri Kellou | Featured Song: "The Fight" by Ryanhood --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-amreekies/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-amreekies/support

Salam everybody! The Amreekies Podcast crew is back and ready for the first episode of 2021. Buckle up (pun intended) as we discuss one of us getting COVID, the attempted insurrection at the Capitol and its parallels to our Arab experiences, and how seat belts and Arabs seem to be star-crossed lovers. We are also once again joined by our Marketing Director (and possibly fourth Amreekia?) Dania. Don’t miss this episode of thought provoking shares, playful banter, lots of laughter, and more bloopers! As always, thank you for your awesome listenership. Credits: Co-hosts: Mohammad A., Alla F. and Ehab J. | Guest Speaker: Dania A. |  Editing and Production: Ehab J. | Marketing Director: Dania A. | Cover Art: Lovely Line Design | Intro and Outro Song: Get Lit - Get Lifted (Global Warming) | Transition: Wael Kfoury - Omri Kellou --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-amreekies/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-amreekies/support

It's a post-election world and The Amreekies are at it again! Join Mohammad, Alla, Ehab, and guest speaker (and social media coordinator), Dania Alkhouli, as they discuss why the election results—while praiseworthy—are still disappointing, how many Arabs and/or Muslims voted for the incumbent candidate who shall not be named, and the prevalence of the dreaded toxic masculinity among Arab and/or Muslim culture and society, and what we can do about it. While it’s one of our more lengthier episodes, it’s definitely worthwhile in its entertaining banter and wonderful co-host chemistry. Thank you for your listenership and support! References: - "Dear White People, I Feel You" Blog post by Ehab, http://thetokenarab.blogspot.com/2016/11/dear-white-people-i-feel-you_99.html - "Tell Me Who's Crazy" Blog post by Dania, http://ladynarrator.blogspot.com/2020/09/tell-me-whos-crazy.html - Contortionist Tongue by Dania Alkhouli, Moon Tide Press , https://www.moontidepress.com/books -Dania's Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/lady_narrator/ Credits: Co-hosts: Mohammad A., Alla F. and Ehab J. | Guest Speaker: Dania A. |  Editing and Production: Ehab J. | Marketing: Dania A. | Cover Art: Lovely Line Design | Intro and Outro Song: Get Lit - Get Lifted (Global Warming) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-amreekies/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-amreekies/support