logo
episode-header-image
Jul 2022
15m 59s

This Arab Is Queer with Elias Jashan

JAMES BARR AND DAN HUDSON
About this episode
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
Up next
Jul 2
Why Do So Many Men Have No Mates? with Max Dickins
On this episode of A Gay And A NonGay, James and Dan are joined by author, comedian and honorary sixth straight guest, Max Dickins! Max opens up about the inspiration behind his brilliant book Billy No-Mates — a deep-dive into male friendship sparked by the realisation he had no ... Show More
37m 24s
Jun 25
Fighting HIV Stigma with Richard Angell
We’re joined by Richard Angell, OBE and Chief Executive of the Terrence Higgins Trust, on this week's episode of A Gay And A NonGay! The Terrence Higgins Trust is at the forefront of the fight against HIV, striving for a future where there are no new cases of HIV, where people li ... Show More
38m 29s
Jun 18
Love Yourself Before You Love Another
If you can't love yourself, how can you love anybody else? On this episode of A Gay And A NonGay, James and Dan are diving into the importance of self-love this Pride season. From exploring the transactional nature of relationships to discussing how to set expectations and the re ... Show More
24m 55s
Recommended Episodes
Jun 2022
Middle East: This Arab is Queer
The most frequent narrative of queer people in the Middle East is one of being persecuted by government and religion. Being ostracised by society and rejected by families. There is truth to these stories, but there are also other stories to be told. Elias Jahshan was determined t ... Show More
32 m
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
Feb 2022
The Curious Case of Cliff Canyon (Marwan Habib) - DO NOT WORRY #45
On Episode 45 of DO NOT WORRY, Anthony and Elijah are finally reacting to Cliff Canyon (Marwan Habib's American Alter Ego), as well as a recent TikTok Live where Chada got bullied by 3 random fools. There's also this influencer lady Sandra Rizk who dropped a hilariously classist ... Show More
39m 51s
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 th ... Show More
47m 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
Dec 2020
Misty Water Memories
In this laugh out loud episode of the Arab and the gay, get ready. She's funny, emotional, dramatic all wrapped in one. The Arab reflects on her rebellious teen years, and the gay recognizes his appreciation for growing up in the '90s. It's 50 minutes long, but well worth it. Enj ... Show More
49m 33s
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