For Pride Month, the boys are joined by Elias Jashan, ‘Priti Patel’s worst nightmare’ and editor of the new Anthology This Arab Is Queer, the first of its kind featuring the memoirs of eighteen Queer Arab writers.
What inspired Elias to put together this book? Which was the memoir that had him in tears in a coffee shop? (Spoiler alert - he won’t tell us!) A ... Show More
Nov 5
Gogglebox, Gay Divorces and Going Kilimanjaro with Dan Lister
On this episode of A Gay And A NonGay, James and Dan are sitting down with the iconic Daniel Lustig-Webb, a familiar face from the hit show Gogglebox. Daniel discusses the unique concept of'Gogglebox, filming experiences, and the show's impact during the pandemic. He shares perso ... Show More
32m 8s
Mar 2023
Is the representation of Arabs in Hollywood changing?
From the earliest days of silent film to today's biggest Hollywood blockbusters, vilifying depictions of Arabs and Muslims have persisted in Western cinema, unchallenged. Yet, with the rise of streaming services, filmmakers of different ethnicities are now being afforded a chance ... Show More
26m 31s
Dec 2019
S1E16 Ana 'Arabi / أنا عربي
Zakariya has recently moved to a new country, away from all his relatives . His parents continue to talk with him in Arabic at home. However, when they go outside, they start talking in a different language! Why have his parents started speaking in a different language? What is g ... Show More
8m 56s
Mar 2023
Mejdulene Bernard Shomali, "Between Banat: Queer Arab Critique and Transnational Arab Archives" (Duke UP, 2023)
In Between Banat: Queer Arab Critique and Transnational Arab Archives (Duke UP, 2023), Mejdulene Bernard Shomali examines homoeroticism and non-normative sexualities between Arab women in transnational Arab literature, art, and film.
Moving from The Thousand and One Nights and t ... Show More
46m 54s
Aug 2021
Amir Yass: The Queer Muslim & Human Unicorn
Amir is a queer Persian muslim who is an LGBTQ activist battling transphobia, femme bashing, body shaming, and racism in the queer community. His story is unique, colorful, painful, hysterical, and beautiful. Enjoy xo GET TICKETS TO MY COMEDY SHOWS HERE: https://www.hannahberner. ... Show More
57m 5s
Jun 2022
A new era in Middle Eastern politics?
Just two years ago, the idea of having Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman and the Emir of Qatar visiting Turkey and Egypt, would have been a crazy fantasy. Now, it became a reality. In this episode: Jamal Elshayyal (@JamalsNews), Senior Correspondent, Al Jazeera English Credi ... Show More
21m 12s
Mar 2023
Can writing help my wellbeing? Trauma, memory and the Arab psychic wound – with Layla Al Ammar
How does literature help us understand trauma and recovery in Arab cultures?
What insights can Arab women’s fiction offer about the connection between personal and collective trauma?
In this episode, we sit down with Layla Al Ammar, a writer and academic from Kuwait. With a maste ... Show More
49m 4s
Jul 2021
Egypt's stars of social media feel the wrath of Sisi's state and Jordanian author Madian Al-Jazerah discusses his new book
In this week's episode of The New Arab Voice, we discuss with Diana Alghoul (@SuperKnafeh) the death of Palestinian activist Nizar Banat, who was killed by the Palestinian Authority, and the growing protests against Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas.And then, we explore the sto ... Show More
25m 50s