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The Oscar Project Podcast3.61-Filmmaker Interview with Aizzah FatimaSend us a textIn today's episode, I interview Aizzah Fatima, writer, producer, and star of the feature film Americanish, a look at several young Pakistani-American women living in Queens as they chase their American dreams.Listen to hear about the roots of the story in Aizzah's one woman show she was performing in New York, the importance of portraying young Muslim women with agency and abilities on screen, and what went into building an ensemble cast for the film.Books mentioned in this episode include:Dirty Paki Lingerie by Aizzah FatimaYou...2025-07-2917 min
UNSUGARCOATED with AaliaE105 Muslim, American, and Unapologetic – with Aizzah FatimaIn Episode 105, award-winning actor, filmmaker, and comedian Aizzah Fatima discusses her journey from microbiologist to celebrated artist. Aizzah shares how her acclaimed stage play, "Dirty Paki Lingerie," evolved into the film "Americanish," which challenges stereotypes and showcases the diverse experiences of Muslim American women. Through her work, Aizzah blends acting with activism, using storytelling to foster understanding and combat Islamophobia. The episode also delves into modern-day feminism, cultural identity, and the transformative power of art in activism. Join Aalia and Aizzah for an insightful conversation about representation, identity, and the importance of authentic narratives.Muslim American, Aizzah Fatima...2024-07-0337 min
Motorsport of the AmericasMOTA Shifts Gears with Ian Lacy RacingWe’re joined this week by Ian Lacy from Ian lacy Racing out in Utah. Ian has a long and wide range of experience in racing going back to his start working as a mechanic and finding a legal outlet for his driving passion by taking on the challenge of autocross. Ian had success as an open wheel driver for many years and now runs a team that’s garnered a big haul of trophies in SRO. Hear about all that and his hope for 2024!NewsThe world of Formula 1 was stunned last week by L...2024-02-061h 00
Ride the OmnibusAmericanishSend us a textAriel sits down with Iman Zawahry to talk about her romantic comedy, Americanish, about three Muslim women navigating love and relationships in the modern world.Support the show2023-12-0619 min
Americanish: Daughters of DiasporaSaturday People, Sunday People, and the Fight Against ExtremismAdela and Mariam come together in this special episode of Americanish to discuss the aftermath of Hamas's October 7th attack, highlighting Mariam's voice as a Coptic Christian and Adela's experience as a Jew on campus. When GenZ celebrates Osama Bin Laden and sympathizes with Nazis, it becomes clear this fight is not about Israel, it is about fundemental societal values.
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Salaam Nerds PodcastSalaam Weekly: E528 Americanish, Spiderman 2, Ninja Turtles, Movie DelaysThis weeks Salaam Weekly episode we talk about this Indie movie called Americanish, The Spider-man 2 video game, Ninja Turtles and all the movies that have been dealyed by the strike 2023-10-231h 00
Inclusive CollectiveThe Real Rogue Judges, Courageous CEOs, and Actor and Comedian Aizzah Fatima Talks About her Film, "Americanish."Actor and comedian Aizzah Fatima stops by to talk about the theatrical release of her award-winning film, "Americanish," about the challenges of raising money from the Muslim community to make a film, and about how her early career stint at Google pushed her toward acting. Nadia and Rob also talk about how two judges in Georgia blocked the Fearless fund from extending grants to black, women entrepreneurs and about comments from two progressive CEOs on leadership in the face of anti-woke pushback. Later, Nadia weighs in on return to the office initiatives and Rob loves how Leguizamo "does" America....2023-10-1042 min
American Muslim ProjectIman Zawahary, Creating Social Change Through FilmFilmmaker Iman Zawahary discusses her journey as one of the first hijabi American Muslim directors. She highlights the challenges of securing funding, especially as a Muslim woman, and the importance of audience awards over critic accolades. Iman shares her experiences growing up in a small Florida town, navigating racism, and using comedy to cope. The conversation touches on the diverse cast of her film "Americanish" and the film's impact in challenging stereotypes. Iman urges support for the film's theatrical release and emphasizes the need for diverse stories in mainstream media.Follow Iman on Instagram @imanzawahry...2023-10-0628 min
The Brooklyn Cafe TV ShowThe Brooklyn Cafe Show guests Johnny T singer Etertanier, Roy wol film producer Americanish , Lori RoyceThe Brooklyn Cafe Show guests Johnny T singer Etertanier, Roy wol film producer Americanish , Lori Royce
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebrooklyncafe/support2023-10-021h 59American Muslim ProjectChallenging Stereotypes Through Comedy with Aizzah FatimaFilmmaker and comedian Aizzah Fatima discusses her film "Americanish," which revolves around the lives of Pakistani Muslim female characters in Queens, New York, as they navigate the challenges of romance, culture, work, and family. Aizzah shares her journey of turning a one-woman play into a feature film, her struggles with fundraising within the Muslim community, and the significance of having authentic representation of American Muslim women in mainstream cinema. The conversation also touches on Aizzah's background growing up in Mississippi, her shift from microbiology to a career in the entertainment industry, and her upcoming project "Muslim Girls DTF," which...2023-09-2227 min
BanterlyFrom Algorithms to Emotions: Aizzah Fatima’s Journey to Romcom StardomAizzah Fatima is a Muslim-American actress and filmmaker. Her one-woman play, Dirty Paki Lingerie, about the stereotypes faced by Muslim American women, has toured around the world, including in Canada, Pakistan, and the UK, to rave reviews. Imagine a rom-com that breaks new ground by delving into the lives of a Muslim American family striving to assimilate into American culture. That's precisely what the film adaptation of the play "Americanish" represents, and it's making waves in the entertainment industry. But here's the twist: our guest, Aizzah, wasn't always in the spotlight. She used to be an ads engineer at Google...2023-09-1941 min
ImmigrantlyFrom Algorithms to Emotions: Aizzah Fatima’s Journey to Romcom StardomAizzah Fatima is a Muslim-American actress and filmmaker. Her one-woman play, Dirty Paki Lingerie, about the stereotypes faced by Muslim American women, has toured around the world, including in Canada, Pakistan, and the UK, to rave reviews. Imagine a rom-com that breaks new ground by delving into the lives of a Muslim American family striving to assimilate into American culture. That's precisely what the film adaptation of the play "Americanish" represents, and it's making waves in the entertainment industry. But here's the twist: our guest, Aizzah, wasn't always in the spotlight. She used to be an ads engineer at...2023-09-1945 min
ImmigrantlyFrom Algorithms to Emotions: Aizzah Fatima’s Journey to Romcom StardomAizzah Fatima is a Muslim-American actress and filmmaker. Her one-woman play, Dirty Paki Lingerie, about the stereotypes faced by Muslim American women, has toured around the world, including in Canada, Pakistan, and the UK, to rave reviews. Imagine a rom-com that breaks new ground by delving into the lives of a Muslim American family striving to assimilate into American culture. That's precisely what the film adaptation of the play "Americanish" represents, and it's making waves in the entertainment industry. But here's the twist: our guest, Aizzah, wasn't always in the spotlight. She used to be an ads engineer at...2023-09-1941 min
Radiolab Podcast ArticlesAmericanishGiven reporter Julia Longoria’s long love affair with the Supreme Court, it’s no surprise she’s become the new host of More Perfect (https://zpr.io/4R9fMg9gJ96k), a show all about how the Supreme Court got to be so… supreme. This week, we talk to Julia about her journey to the host seat, and we highlight an episode she produced for Radiolab in 2019 about a specific case: González v. Williams.
In 1903 the U.S. Supreme Court refused to say that Isabel González was a citizen of the United States. Then again, they...2023-06-2300 minRadiolab Podcasts (Radiolab)AmericanishGiven reporter Julia Longoria’s long love affair with the Supreme Court, it’s no surprise she’s become the new host of More Perfect (https://zpr.io/4R9fMg9gJ96k), a show all about how the Supreme Court got to be so… supreme. This week, we talk to Julia about her journey to the host seat, and we highlight an episode she produced for Radiolab in 2019 about a specific case: González v. Williams.
In 1903 the U.S. Supreme Court refused to say that Isabel González was a citizen of the United States. Then again, they...2023-06-2300 minRadiolab Podcasts (Radiolab)AmericanishGiven reporter Julia Longoria’s long love affair with the Supreme Court, it’s no surprise she’s become the new host of More Perfect (https://zpr.io/4R9fMg9gJ96k), a show all about how the Supreme Court got to be so… supreme. This week, we talk to Julia about her journey to the host seat, and we highlight an episode she produced for Radiolab in 2019 about a specific case: González v. Williams.
In 1903 the U.S. Supreme Court refused to say that Isabel González was a citizen of the United States. Then again, they...2023-06-2300 min
RadiolabAmericanishGiven reporter Julia Longoria’s long love affair with the Supreme Court, it’s no surprise she’s become the new host of More Perfect (https://zpr.io/4R9fMg9gJ96k), a show all about how the Supreme Court got to be so… supreme. This week, we talk to Julia about her journey to the host seat, and we highlight an episode she produced for Radiolab in 2019 about a specific case: González v. Williams.
In 1903 the U.S. Supreme Court refused to say that Isabel González was a citizen of the United States. Then again, they...2023-06-231h 13Americanish: Daughters of DiasporaNational Anthems & Moroccan WeddingsJoin us for the premiere episode of Hyphenated, an Americanish Podcast, with special guest, Nicole Raviv. Nicole, a multi-talent, shares her experiences of being born in Canada and growing up in a Moroccan-Romanian-Jewish household. With a unique perspective shaped by her multicultural background, Nicole’s passion for music first led her to singing the National Anthem in the NHL which opened the door for her to travel across the globe, celebrating her own background while championing the values of pluralism.
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Syd & Mike's Comedy Filmmakers Motivation Monday: The Podcast, w/CarlTake The Leap w/Aizzah FatimaThis week we explore the thrilling and often terrifying concept of taking the leap. Whether it's quitting a secure job to pursue a passion or tackling personal fears to unlock a new version of ourselves, we have lived to tell the tales! This episode has laughs and tears, unexpected twists, and triumphant moments. Our guest is actor and writer Aizzah Fatima.
Guest Bio: Aizzah Fatima is an award-winning filmmaker, actor, playwright, comedian, and ex-Google engineer. She has been featured on NPR, The Guardian, Woman’s Hour (BBC), The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, Time Out, Th...2023-05-2254 min
Mysteries and BackstoriesJerry Springer - The Americanish DreamIn this thrilling episode of "Making Fun of Dead People," we delve into the rollercoaster life of Jerry Springer, the man behind one of the most controversial and iconic daytime talk shows in history.Join the conversation! If you can afford to donate, we are looking to cover the monthly expenses, and start doing video uploads. Thank you everyone!Donate: https://paypal.me/fundeadpeople?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_USNew Website!: https://www.makingfunofdeadpeople.com/Email: makingfunofdeadpeople@gmail.comTwitter: @fundeadpeople2023-05-0819 min
The Morning StreamTMS 2461: The Royal TootI don't care what your turnip prices are, I'm out. King Tampon III. Queen Camilla Is A Chore. Queen Lithpabith. Bracelets of Sincerity and Wisdom +2. It's a me Stario Lord. Accidental Filmsack. Rhyming About Mom's Spaghetti for 12 Hours. Count the phlingers. Come back, Fatty Hogan. Welcome to Weed Island! Hyper micced up royal white noise. Foot Bath, that's some real gourmet shit! Very Americanish accent with Monica. A whole lotta grading goin' on with Stephen and more on this episode of The Morning Stream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-05-081h 47
In Good FaithEp. 150 Homeland, Holocaust, and Humanity with Americanish and Asher AshkenaziSteve discusses homeland, holocaust, and humanity in the first half of the show with Americanish podcast hosts Adela Cojab & Mariam Wahba, learning about their experiences finding friendship with each other. Both women are from the Middle East: Mariam is a Coptic Christian and Adela a Syrian Jew; both are working to foreground faith in America.
In the second half of the show, Steve chats with his dear friend Asker Ashkenazi, who discusses the Israeli high school tradition of a field trip to Auschwitz. When these field trips were canceled during the global COVID-19 shutdowns, Asher made sure to take his...2023-05-0752 min
Middle East Monitor ConversationsI am from Palestine: MEMO in conversation with filmmakers Rifk Ebeid and Iman ZawahryEbeid and Zawahry's new children's film raises tackles the issues around Palestinian identity when living in the diaspora, especially when faced with its erasure Join us as we speak to the filmmakers behind 'I am from Palestine', a new animated children's film following the story of Saamidah, a young Palestinian-American girl, as she deals with questions about where she comes from and where Palestine is on a map.Iman Zawahry and Rifk Ebeid discuss the ups and downs of making a short feature and t...2023-05-0543 min
Top Billin’ With Bill BellamyEp. 42 feat. GodfreyThis week, we are joined by the hilarious actor, master IMPERSONATOR, writer, and Chicago native Godfrey! Most notably known for his role in Soul Plane and Americanish, Godfrey talks to us about how he got his start in comedy (6:00), the subtle and blatant microaggressions he experienced in college (10:00), the art and strategy behind impersonations (20:52), and how Nick Cannon helped birth many comedic careers (01:02:57). Godfrey is brilliant! Join us for some laughs. -------Executive Producers for Breakbeat: Dave Mays & Brett JeffriesExecutive Producers: Bill Bellamy & Barry KatzProduction: TRDMRKD ProductionsRecorded: DASH Radio, Hollywood, CA2023-04-191h 08
Tuckered Out with Ami ThakkarAizzah Fatima Is AmericanishAizzah Fatima is an actress and writer from New York City by way of Mississippi. Aizzah has appeared on numerous television shows and films and is the lead actor/writer and producer of Americanish, which follows two sisters and their cousin as they navigate love, careers and familial pressures, a lot of which was personal to Aizzah. The film has already won 26 awards and will be released by Sony later this yearWe talk about Dirty Paki Lingerie, her critically acclaimed comedy one woman play, how muslim girls are DTF- dismantling Islamophobia one dick joke at a t...2023-04-1255 min
Outlet To RealityFinding your soulmateEp. 153 Your host David Montalvo aka Yaakov is joined by a special guest named Adela a cohost for Americanish podcast and a motivational speaker!
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Contact us: theoutlettoreality@gmail.com2023-04-1130 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaWe’re Breaking Up!We're breaking up...
Sort of! We are excited to announce we are creating MORE content for you. Mariam and Adela will be debuing a new Americanish format in the new season(s) launching this summer. We are also excited to announce we are looking for a THIRD member to join our growing talent team!
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2023-04-0438 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaHow to Talk to GodJoin Mariam and Adela as they explore God's love for us and His creation. What does it mean to love and be loved unconditionally? Is talking to God the same thing as prayer? From their unique backgrounds as a Coptic Christian and a Jew, the daughters of diaspora discuss how to talk to God.
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Twitter - ww.twi...2023-03-2135 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaThe truth about Valentine’s Day (do soulmates exist?)In this Valentine's special, we are discussing all things LOVE. From the historical roots of Valentine's Day, dating apps, to striving for unconditional love, you won't want to miss this episode!
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2023-02-1451 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaAI Lawyers, Soldiers, and ArtistsThis week on Americanish, Mariam and Adela talk about all things AI, including Y2K staple "ChatBot", Lensa, and the brand new ChatGBT. Can robots be lawyers and artists? How will AI effect diplomacy and foreign policy? These questions and more on this week's episode.
2023-02-0737 minOutlet To RealityInterview on Migration, Jewish Identity, and PodcastEp. 137 Your host David Montalvo aka Yaakov is joined by a special guest named Adela a cohost for Americanish podcast and a motivational speaker!
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Adela IG: adelacojab
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The Biblical MindMoving from Egypt to the U.S. as a Coptic Christian (Mariam Wahba)Dru interviews Mariam Wahba, a Coptic Christian born in Egypt who immigrated to the U.S. as a child. They discuss the multiple facets of her identity and experience, including how being a Coptic Christian shaped everything from her interactions with Muslim Egyptians to how she now celebrates holidays in the U.S. She also describes some of the distinctives of Coptic Christianity, in contrast with Western Christianity, and explores the tension between cultural assimilation and retaining one's native identity as an immigrant.
Mariam Wahba is the Associate Directory of Advocacy at the Philos Project. A graduate...2022-10-2138 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaBullets in the knee | AmericanishMariam and Adela share grandma stories.
2022-09-1110 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaEveryone Needs a Day Off | AmericanishMariam Wahba and Adela Cojab talk about Shabbat, how it manifests in different faith and religions, and how its being embraced by the modern world.
2022-08-2122 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaWhat is an Arab? | AmericanishAdela and Mariam respond to a listeners comments regarding Arab Jews.
2022-08-1506 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaEpisode 4: Modesty and EmpowermentIn the fourth episode of Americanish, Adela and Mariam dive into different manifestations of modesty, from Sniut in the Jewish community to Hijab in Middle Eastern Countries. Tune in for more!
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Weekend RoundupWeekend Roundup 03/04On the "CBS News Weekend Roundup," host Allison Keyes gets the latest on the Russian invasion of Ukraine from CBS' Steve Futterman, and the UN response from CBS News Foreign Analyst Pamela Falk. We'll get an update on Covid-19 as masks come off around the nation. In the Kaleidoscope, Allison speaks with filmmaker Iman Zawahry about her movie "Americanish," made by, about and starring Muslim American women.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2022-03-0439 min
FanboyNation'Black Adam' Co-Star Mo Amer Talks 'Mohammed in Texas''Black Adam' and 'Ramy' Co-Star Mo Amer Talks his latest Standup Special 'Mo Amer: Mohammed in Texas' streaming now on Netflix.
Palestinian-Muslim-American comedian Mohammed "Mo" Amer sat down with us to chat about his latest standup special 'Mo Amer: Mohammed in Texas' streaming now on Netflix.
Amer, who has been performing as a teenage since the mid-1990s talks about how he got sick twice, once given to him by comedy GOAT Dave Chappelle, honoring his father when returning to Palestine for the first time as an American citizen and hints at his upcoming series t...2021-12-0215 min
Game Brain: A Board Game Podcast About Our Gaming GroupRound 13, Turn 9: "Ankh: Gods of Egypt" with Matt and PaulTrey, Matt, and Paul review "Ankh: Gods of Egypt" and discuss player elimination as a mechanism.00:00:00 Introduction - - Americanish 00:05:24 Game News- Candice's Gen Con Round Up - Dune: A Game of Conquest and Diplomacy - Burncycle- Verdant Kickstarter- Voidfall Kickstarter- Imperium: Classics- Concordia on iOS- Back Chat from ThinkerThemer00:21:36 Game Night- Not Alone- Bohnanza- Key to the City: London- Chaos in the Old World- Imperial Stea...2021-10-041h 45Game Brain: A Board Game Podcast About Our Gaming GroupRound 13, Turn 8: "Paris" with Jake0:00:00 - Introduction: Welcome Jake, the Casual Gamer0:06:32 - This Week's Game Night: Americanish, Fresh Fish, Terraforming Mars0:13:44 - This Week's News: Asmodee for sale; Oceans Digital Game; Artisans of Splendent Vale kickstarter; Total War: Rome; Masters of the Universe: Clash for Eternia; In-Flight 2021.0:34:08 - Games on the Brain: College Games to Break the Ice - Codenames, Just One, The Crew, Tichu, Avalon, The Mind, Lost Cities, Wavelength0:42:05 - Review of Paris1:05:22 - Iconic Examples of Game Mechanisms: Worker Placement - Everdell, Viticulture, Agricola; Card Drafting - Seven Wonders, Citadels, Taj Mahal; Set Collection...2021-09-271h 49
XCU: The Viewfinder - The Hangover Lounge BlogcastFilmmaker Iman Zawahry - Part 2 of 2.Award-winning filmmaker Iman Zawahry reveals the challenges and nuances of the culture of submitting to film festivals that she worked to overcome when she began sending her feature, Americanish, to festivals, the current state of hijabi female filmmaker representation, how her short films and the awards she won for them, including a Student Emmy and the Princess Grace Award, helped advance her career, and the advice she has for being authentic in your writing and art.2021-08-1211 minXCU: The Viewfinder - The Hangover Lounge BlogcastFilmmaker Iman Zawahry, Part 1 of 2.Filmmaker and educator Iman Zawahry, whose feature film, Americanish, won the 2021 CAAMFest Audience Award. Iman discusses her path through making short films to making her first feature, how social media has played a role in her career, and her thoughts on cancel culture.2021-08-0514 min
Bitch Talk PodcastCAAMFest 2021 - Iman Zawahry and Aizzah Fatima of AmericanishSend us a textWe're (virtually) covering the Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) Film Festival, and bringing you a conversation with director/co-writer Iman Zawahry and co-writer/star 2021-05-1916 min
Wanda's PicksWanda's Picks Radio ShowThis is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forebearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay! 1. Masashi Niwano is the Festival & Exhibition Di...2021-05-052h 22
FAITH, FIRE & FLOWPurposeful pain. Are you leveraging it to receive more?Am I live? Am I live? I felt like the phone was gonna have a small meltdown, like a literal meltdown. I hate meltdown. I'm trying to find that perfect ... What the fuck has happened here? Holy shit. My laptop looks like somebody drew on it with crayons. I think it's because I've got this pen in here in my laptop case, from the W, that has a pink eraser on the end of it. I also have a Lego man in my Chanel laptop case. Seems normal. I don't know how that Lego man got in there, I...2018-05-1550 min
Probably Sounds Awful PodcastPSA Podcast Episode 16: Having Babies, Chasing Dreams and Fighting the Law
In this episode we converse about how & why we work out and also what keeps us motivated to stay in shape!
We’re all having babies! Sweet, hypothetical babies! This week we predict how different our lives would be if we were all suddenly fathers. Sweet, hypothetical fathers.
Want to hear about some of the stupid stuff we did in high school? Things that would get us arrested if we did them today? Then you’re in luck! And so are we! Because you get to hear about them and we get to talk a...2016-01-291h 51