Mohsin Zaidi's memoir, A Dutiful Boy, is one of the most powerful and emotive books I've read this year. It tells the story of his upbringing in a poor pocket of east London, in a devout Shia Muslim community. His family were close-knit and religiously conservative. From a young age, Mohsin knew that his sexuality was a secret he had to hide in a household w ... Show More
Oct 28
Hanif Kureishi - ‘I Write To Stay Alive’
Hanif Kureishi is one of Britain’s most celebrated writers. His debut screenplay, My Beautiful Laundrette, was nominated for an Academy Award, and he went on to write novels including The Buddha of Suburbia and Intimacy, as well as screenplays for Venus and The Mother. But in 202 ... Show More
50m 27s
Oct 21
Bill Bailey - ‘Rejection Made Me A Better Performer’
Bill Bailey is a comedian, musician, writer, actor, director and presenter, known for his brilliant live tours and panel appearances on shows including Never Mind the Buzzcocks and QI. In this episode, Bill discusses being rejected from drama school, an Edinburgh Fringe show whic ... Show More
49m 11s
Oct 19
Bella Mackie - ‘I Will Never “Fix” My Mental Health’
Bella Mackie began her career as a journalist, writing for publications including the Guardian, Vice and Vogue, before writing her bestselling debut, Jog On. The book explored how running helped her rebuild her life after the end of her first marriage triggered debilitating anxie ... Show More
49m 41s
Aug 2022
Hashi Mohamed (Replay): The Truth About Luck & Privilege
My guest today is Hashi Mohamed, one of the UK’s leading barristers, a BBC broadcaster and author on social mobility in Britain. His book is out now, called People Like Us. He is one of 12 children, Hashi came to the UK as an unaccompanied child refugee from Kenya in the summer o ... Show More
38m 19s
Dec 2023
Being Gay & Persian with Zoya Biglary
Zoya Biglary joins Mal on the conversation couch to share her struggles with fitting in, coming out to her conservative Persian parents, and defying cultural expectations. Even though Zoya forgot to bring a piece of fruit, she peels back the layers of trauma and challenges that m ... Show More
36m 58s
Dec 2020
#302 Hashi Mohamed: On Luck, Privilege, Talent
My guest today is Hashi Mohamed, one of the UK’s leading barristers, a BBC broadcaster and author on social mobility in Britain. His book is out now, called People Like Us. He is one of 12 children, Hashi came to the UK as an unaccompanied child refugee from Kenya in the summer o ... Show More
38m 32s
Oct 2024
Redefining Faithful Strength and Self-Belief
On this week's podcast, we sit down with Khadijah Safari, a remarkable figure who shares her journey of self-discovery, spirituality, and the founding of the UK’s first women's only martial arts club. Khadijah delves into her transition to Islam, shedding light on the power of in ... Show More
30m 26s
Jun 2023
Dr Shadee Elmasry | Navigating Differences with LGBTQ, Liberals & Christians | BB #98
<p>In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the American scholar and founder of Safina Society, Dr Shadee Elmasry. <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bloodbrotherspodcast'>#BloodBrothersPodcast</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/lgb ... Show More
1h 37m
Sep 2024
"The Accidental Episode" with Host & Founder Mo Islam | 122
On this special episode, Faisal Nejaim dives deep into Mo’s head, asking questions most have been eager to hear. Mo candidly addresses the highs and lows of the industry, sharing the trials and tribulations he has faced along the way. They discussed his past, present and his visi ... Show More
1h 32m