We explore why certain cultural productions thrive exclusively online, the debate around meme humor versus emotional resonance, and how memes can serve as a form of social critique. Dr. Cristina Moreno Almeida, from Queen Mary University of London, joins us and discusses her research into internet culture and memes, particularly their role in North Africa. T ... Show More
Nov 2025
Playful Disruption: Remixing Archives & Pop Culture With Meme Artist Abdullah Al Jahdhami (@shaweesh_)
<p>We explore the power and potency of memes in today's society with Abdullah Al Jahdhami, known online as @shaweesh_, an artist who contributed to the Memememememe at the media majlis museum. Al Jahdhami discusses his artistic practice, which involves disrupting and remixing his ... Show More
46m 26s
Nov 2025
Narcy | Keeping It Real: Deepfakes, Power & the Internet
<p>This conversation is an essential guide for anyone navigating the dualities of Arab identity, artistic integrity, and the unpredictable forces of the viral age. Multidisciplinary artist and professor Narcy (Yassin Alsalman) dives deep into the complex relationship between art, ... Show More
1h 6m
Jun 2024
How I Blew Up My Meme Page To 8 Million Followers | Gina Tash
<p>In today's episode, Cristina is joined by entrepreneur & social media genius Gina Tash to chat creating positive funny memes, blowing up to 8 Million followers, therapy in east vs west, people getting easily offended, raising unspoiled children, past life as a chef, if ... Show More
1h 2m
Nov 2021
FWD: "Emotion, Performance, and Temporality in Arab Music: Reflections on Tarab"
In this afikra FWD, Dema Mourad talks about "Emotion, Performance, and Temporality in Arab Music: Reflections on Tarab." Dema discusses repetition, protension, and retention in Muwashahat and Tarab.
Note: Dema is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hop ... Show More
15m 52s