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2 Queer ArabzTrauma, the Body, and all those Generations with Dr. Khaleel Isa2 Queer Arabz talk with psychologist Dr Khaleel Isa about the body's response to trauma, how generations of trauma live in us, and how to cope. Dr Isa models a few techniques during the episode for folks to follow, and gives us signs to know our body is in a trauma response. There's also advice on how to become a prophet! Listen up!2022-05-2648 min2 Queer ArabzFor Us or For Them? Artistic Expression About Third Culture Identity with Yemeni Artist Yasmine Nasser DiazYasmine Nasser Diaz, a multidisciplinary Yemeni Artist, talks with the 2 Queer Arabz about her childhood, third culture identity, and how it informs her artistic expression. She also touches on audiences, how her work is received, and how art itself is the best way to express herself.http://www.yasminediaz.com/https://arabamericanmuseum.org/exhibition/soft-powers/2022-04-2347 min2 Queer ArabzPast Present and Future Works of Multi-Media Iraqi Artist Dena al-Adeeb2 Queer Arabz talk with their good friend, and talented Iraqi artist, Dena al-Adeeb. They discuss her past artistic work, the personalization of her political artwork, and how she connects her past to the future. Dena's recent performance art piece, and prose poem, are discussed in detail, and both connect to her future work in Iraq, which her kid will be part of. Dena helps us understand the impacts of war and displacement from a very personal perspective through both art and scholarship. IF YOU'RE ANTI WAR GET ON BOARD!https://www.instagram.com/denaaladeeb/https://linktr.e...2022-03-2351 min2 Queer ArabzGetting Lively with Trans Actor, Writer and Comedian D' LoComedian and actor D' Lo talks with the 2 Queer Arabz about his acting roles in Hollywood as a trans person of color, his writing process and his writing workshops. D'Lo and these funny ass Arabz go in on the comedy as they plan a new porn script together in this episode. Check out D'Lo's one person show, summer 2022 at the Kirk Douglas Theater in Los Angeles. https://www.centertheatregroup.org/tickets/kirk-douglas-theatre/2021/block-party/https://www.dlocokid.com/about2022-02-2554 min2 Queer ArabzThe Broken US Criminal Justice System and the Bail Project with Nicole Zayas ManzanoThe 2 Queer Arabz talk with Nicole Zayas Manzano, Senior Policy Counsel at The Bail Project. Nicole enlightens the duo about the violence of the US system against black and brown folks, and how the Bail Project exists to combat the violence. An organization that simultaneously works on advocacy to change this broken system while also supporting people to pay the cash bail that so many cannot afford. https://bailproject.org/team/nicole-zayas-manzano/2022-01-2651 min2 Queer ArabzLets Get Her To Congress!! Talking Needed Political Changes with U.S. Congressional Candidate Palestinian-American Activist Huwaida ArrafHuwaida Arraf talks with the 2 Queer Arabz about her past political activities and how that brought her to her U.S. congress candidacy for either district 9 or 10 (after redistricting we'll see) in Michigan. Huwaida, a Palestinian-American activist, brings her global experience to her local goals and plans to make needed changes in a location that people have written off. https://www.huwaidaforcongress.com/ 2021-12-2657 min2 Queer ArabzTransitioning with Gender Doula Kamryn Wolf2 Queer Arabz talk with the Gender Doula Kamryn Wolf about the spiritual practice of transitioning. Kamryn shares their path to this work, what a Gender Doula is, and how folks interested in transitioning their gender, but isolated or need support, could use this service in their journey. https://genderdoula.com/2021-11-2744 min2 Queer ArabzQueer Identity in Islam with Queer Imam Ludovic-Mohamed ZahedIs it possible to be queer and still be a Muslim? Queer Iman Ludovic-Mohamed Zahed says hell yes!!! The 2 Queer Arabz question the myths that are forced onto queer Muslims and Ludovic dispels them with patience with these two crazies. Yes, we also talk about sex, of course we do! Check out his work at the CALEM Institute. http://www.calem.eu/ 2021-10-271h 052 Queer ArabzSeason 1 Wrap Up with Aisha and Jude!Aisha and Jude set out to wrap up season 1, but instead go on tangents about their friendship, and other random shit. They detail the origins of 2 Queer Arabz and their hopes for it moving forward. Listen and follow on social media for all updates!2021-09-2326 min2 Queer ArabzAn Intimate Look at Gender Affirmation Surgery with Surgeon Dr Gabriel Del CorralThe 2 Queer Arabz talk gender affirmation surgery with Dr Gabriel Del Corral, Baltimore based surgeon. Dr Gabriel discusses the obstacles with insurance, the need to transform healthcare for trans and non-binary folks, and the future of gender affirmation surgery. Aisha, a patient of Dr Gabriel, shares their experience of top surgery in this lively discussion. This fun conversation tackles a serious subject that is not talked about enough. If you a have questions about any type of gender affirmation surgery contact Dr Del Corral directly on his Instagram page. @drdelcorralplasticsurgery2021-07-261h 002 Queer ArabzEpisode 10 Bonus Cut: An Intimate Look at Gender Affirmation Surgery with the Sweetest Surgeon Dr Gabriel Del CorralEpisode 10 Bonus Cut: An Intimate Look at Gender Affirmation Surgery with the Sweetest Surgeon Dr Gabriel Del Corral2021-07-2001 min2 Queer ArabzRepresenting Palestinian Identity in the Arts with Arab-American Filmmaker Extraordinaire Cherien DabisCherien Dabis talks with Aisha Mershani, and stand-in cohost Roya Rastegar, about her Palestinian identity and how she represents Palestine in Hollywood. Cherien talks about the haters, and the supporters, in the industry and how she has navigated it all. She also gets personal about her queer identity and how that played a role in her work and life. The three discussed her films Amreeka and May in the Summer, the TV shows she's worked on, such as the original L Word, and Ramy, the latest violence by Israel and the subsequent online activism for Palestine. 2021-06-2857 min2 Queer ArabzEpisode 9 Teaser. Representing Palestinian Identity in the Arts with Arab-American Filmmaker Extraordinaire Cherien DabisEpisode 9 Teaser. Representing Palestinian Identity in the Arts with Arab-American Filmmaker Extraordinaire Cherien Dabis2021-06-2201 min2 Queer ArabzAnti-Zionist Jewish Activism, BDSM, and De-Stigmatizing Sex Work with Performance Artist LiadLiad talks with the 2 Queer Arabz about her work in anti-Zionist Jewish activism, her film that engages with BDSM and Israeli politics, and all the kink you can imagine! Liad, as a performance artist, filmmaker and musician, uses her artistic work to highlight a range of political and social issues, from Palestinian solidarity activism to climate change. Liad, an ex-sex worker who supports sex workers in Berlin, de-stigmatizes what it means to be in the profession. Film: https://vimeo.com/178736945 : Website: https://liadland.wordpress.com/ 2021-05-2747 min2 Queer ArabzEpsiode 8 Bonus Cut: Anti-Zionist Jewish Activism, BDSM, and De-Stigmatizing Sex Work with Performance Artist LiadEpisode 8 Bonus Cut: Anti-Zionist Jewish Activism, BDSM, and De-Stigmatizing Sex Work with Performance Artist Liad2021-05-1501 min2 Queer ArabzPalestinian Realness and Being A Political Being with Andrew KadiPalestinian activist, and doting son, Andrew Kadi talks with the 2 Queer Arabz about his political journey, his mother's fears and support of his political activism, and teaching her about scissoring. Andrew is very candid about how his Palestinian mother, who recently passed away, played a central role in his political journey for Palestinian rights. Andrew also discusses the importance of remembering Alex Odeh, who was assassinated in CA in 1985 for his political activism for Palestinian rights. Lulu's music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ds4JFQfD0vI Scholarship info: http://arabicmusicretreat.org/2020/08/15/laura-shaheen-memorial-scholarship/2021-04-2747 min2 Queer ArabzEpisode 7 Bonus Cut. Palestinian Realness and Being a Political Being with Andrew KadiEpisode 7 Bonus Cut. Palestinian Realness and Being a Political Being with Andrew Kadi2021-04-1802 min2 Queer ArabzGetting Woke on Political Film Life with Iranian-American Storyteller Roya RastegarThe 2 Queer Arabz talk with storyteller Roya Rastegar. Roya's film life is all about being woke and engaging in anti-black racism through her film work. She is a filmmaker, a teacher, a writer and a badass mama. She is also a film producer and EPed the film OBITUARY OF TUNDE JOHNSON (which came out as of Feb 26, 2021). Also coming up is a film she produced called Venus as a Boy (keep an eye out). Roya battles with these 2 Queer Arabz, taking control over this threesome to share insights in all things woke. They get personal th...2021-03-2539 min2 Queer ArabzEpisode 6 Teaser. Getting Woke on Political Film Life with Iranian-American Storyteller Roya RastegarEpisode 6 Teaser. Getting Woke on Political Film Life with Storyteller Roya Rastegar2021-03-1901 min2 Queer ArabzEthical Visual Storytelling: Talkin with Arab Trans Creative Nour BalloutEthically creative Nour Ballout talks with the 2 Queer Arabz about their photography and how they maintain a sense of collaboration with their subjects. Nour discusses how they choose who can view this body of work, as well as their photographic project of capturing their transition and navigating their masculinity, which are both intertwined with their community.2021-02-2434 min2 Queer ArabzBonus Cut from Episode 5. Ethical Visual Storytelling: Talkin with Arab Trans Creative Nour BalloutBonus Cut from Episode 5. Ethical Visual Storytelling: Talkin with Arab Trans Creative Nour Ballout2021-02-2201 min2 Queer ArabzThe Evolution of an Arab-American Musician: In-Depth with Tarik Kazaleh (aka Excentrik)The 2 Queer Arabz talk with Tarik Kazaleh about his process from battle rapper in Detroit to political hip-hop artist post 9/11. These three Arabs discuss the turning points of politicization as young Arabs post 9/11 and how music is so important to and for activists. Tarik takes the 2 queers through his evolutionary process from battle rap, through political hip-hop, to his more current avant garde instrumental style. His new audio-biography, Excentrik Anthology, covers his musical process through these three distinct phases. P.S. We also talk about enemas and porn!2021-01-1845 min2 Queer ArabzA Christmas Miracle: The Syrian Refugee Crisis in Istanbul and Yusra Community Center with Shahla Raza2 Queer Arabz talk with Shahla Raza, the founder and director of Yusra Community Center in Istanbul, Turkey. Shahla shares how the center was started, the Syrian refugee crisis in Istanbul, and her abilities to cuss in Arabic. We also discuss Arab culture, such as being stuffed like a turducken and dancing the dabka. Shalha highlights the amazing women led business collective calIed Inshirah, which is for Syrian refugee women who utilize the center. Products from the Inshirah collective could be bought through the the Yusra Community Center facebook pages: Yusra Community Center and Inshirah or on Instagram @ inshirah_collective 2020-12-2043 min2 Queer ArabzCritically Fabulous: A Conversation with Literary Artist Mariam Bazeed2 Queer Arabz converse with Mariam Bazeed a nonbinary writer, performer, putterer, masticator, and cook. These three non-binary Arabs discuss Mariam’s current commissioned play Kilyubatra (Cleopatra), their past play PeaceCamp.org, the process of writing poetry while in quarantine, and a future play that is inspired by this Covid era. They also explore the possibility of the artist salon, which was held in Mariam's Brooklyn apartment pre-pandemic, to get sexed-up once folks are allowed to mingle in close quarters again. 2020-11-2445 min2 Queer ArabzQueering Breast Cancer Prevention with Dr Susan BahlThis episode is focused on breast cancer prevention, specifically for trans and gender non-binary folks. Breast surgeon Susan Bahl educates the 2 Queer Arabz about what to look for regarding breast health. She highlights how to navigate the system, and what really happens behind the surgery scene. As trans/gender non-binary folks, Jude and Aisha interrogate Dr Bahl on what they should know for their health. October is breast cancer awareness month, so listen to the show and get woke on prevention. 2020-10-1958 min2 Queer Arabz2 Queer Arabz Trailer2 Queer Arabz is a podcast that focuses on what it means to be queer, Arab, political and finds comedy in all the seriousness. Jude Tarabulsi and Aisha Mershani break away from the defined boxes and into the unconventional parts of identity. Hate us for all the right reasons.2020-09-2000 min