Shows
Only Here For The WifiEp. 112 Cera BarrEp. 112 Cera 💫
This is going to be a good one ☝️
catching up with an old friend and former bandmate from back in the day!
Sara Barraj aka @cerabarr is a
Singer, artist, and wellness coach with a focus on holistic workshops; translating the principles of mindfulness, meditation, nutrition, and yoga.
She’s also a retreat organizer providing everyday tools and rituals to empower and align ourselves in synchronicity with the universe to live at our highest potential and with our true purpose.
Check out her latest initiative to bring all energ...
2021-07-311h 16
Only Here For The WifiEp. 111 Soul Curry ArtOur next guess is another amazing connection from Clubhouse 👋
Her name is Ishita, artist & creator of Soul Curry Art. From her studio in Montreal, Canada, Shes creates bold & modern, Cubist abstract fine art. Her art is an assimilation of her life experiences, merging imagination & association to create vivid & bold abstracts, people, faces & non-traditional portraiture, rendered in strong color, motifs & details. Through her pieces, she weaves a story of people, of time & of the human relationship of the earth, nature & its dwellers. Our interrelationships as humans in each of our unique journeys.
She’s a contemporary artist who h...
2021-07-311h 00
Only Here For The WifiEp. 110 - Tanya TraboulsiEp. 110: TANYA TRABOULSI
Ending this week with a bang.
One of my favorite photographers of all time! 📸
Tanya’s work explores highly personal themes of belonging, identity, and memory, as well as the sociological stigmas relating to female identity.
Her first monograph entitled Lost Strange Things: On not finding home, was published by Triton in 2014. Her body of work documenting the Lebanese alternative music scene was assembled in the 2010 publication Untitled Tracks: On Alternative Music in Beirut.
Traboulsi’s work has been exhibited internationally in both solo and group exhibitions such as...
2021-05-161h 15
Only Here For The WifiEp. 109 - Ming WuEp. 109: @photogmusic
His name is Ming and he’s an Ottawa-based photographer that has a big passion for music and the arts/culture happening in and around the city.
You can also listen to Ming’s Radioshow on CHUO FM 89.1 at 3pm – 5pm on Mondays.
A true local hero in terms of supporting the scene and archiving events for decades.
📡 LIVE ON IG AT 3pm Ottawa time 🛰
#ottawa #mingwu #photography #artsandculture #archivist #ottawalife #ottawaphotographer #ottawaeats #ottawaevents #chuo #radioshow #chuofm
2021-05-161h 02
Only Here For The WifiEp. 107 - Ribal RayessEp. 108: @ribelnyc
When it comes to digging records this fella does it delightfully. Also, he’ll do everything in his power to educate me on NFTs and crypto (a fool’s errand tbh)
But hey....it’s nice to have dreams.
#ohftwpodcast #nft #cryptocurrency #crypto #digital #futuretechnology #diggersdelight #musicproducer #partyideas #nyc #brooklyn #steez #metaverse
2021-05-161h 21
Only Here For The WifiEp. 105 - Lolypole (Polefit Lebanon)Ep. 105: @lolypole
It’s a Cinco de Mayo Special!!!
Chatting with the founder of the 1st and leading pole dancing academy in Lebanon 🇱🇧 @polefitlebanon & if that wasn’t cool enough!!! She’s also an animal activist with @thestrays.lb
#ohftwpodcast #polefitness #polefit #poleshooting #beirut #arabwomen #fitness #bossbabe #bossbabes #gramcaster #gramcast
2021-05-161h 08
Only Here For The WifiEp. 104 - Nadia MichelEp. 104: @nadiamichel_
Ending this week of podcasters with a bang!
I had the pleasure of being on Nadia’s show “The Men’s Room” Podcast - featuring guests from all walks of life...and now the tables have turned - the roles are reversed and I’ll be asking the questions.
Nadia is a Canadian-American journalist now based in Beirut. She is a regular contributor to international publications including Condé Nast Traveller and also the host of The Men's Room, one of the Middle East's top English podcasts. She has interviewed some of the Arab world...
2021-05-161h 10
Only Here For The WifiEp. 103 - Hikmat WehbiEp. 103: @hikmatwehbi
“Let’s cut to the chase”
Hands down - by far one of the best-looking podcasts I’ve seen come out of the Middle East. The production on these episodes is crazy!!
We learn how things are done in DXB with this amazing Director/DP/ founder of W-Studio / podcaster.
all that and a bag of chips this Friday!
7pm Dubai time on IG LIVE
#ohftwpodcast #dubai #hikmatwehbi #podcastersofinstagram #podcasts #podcastlife #fashion #filmdirector #fashionphotography #dxb #wstudiodxb #iglive #goinglive
2021-05-161h 49
Only Here For The WifiEp. 102 - Billy ThorpeEp. 102: @thorpecreative
This man loves helping people find their message and get it out to the world. He’s been working in media since 2008 producing everything from a weekly tv show to ebooks and live streams (before they were cool). In 2013 he established Thorpe Creative, a screen printing and promotions business helping small businesses and non-profits get their message out through custom apparel brands.
Fast forward a few years...Surprise surprise
It's a global pandemic!!! Dozens of canceled orders prompted swift feet in troubling times. Billy has officially "pivoted" to help others plan, launch, gr...
2021-05-161h 05
Only Here For The WifiEp. 101 - Tamara Abdul HadiEp. 101: @tamarabdul
Tamara Abdul Hadi is an independent photographer, born to Iraqi parents in the UAE and raised in Montreal, Canada. Abdul Hadi's work explores the complexity and idiosyncrasy of minority communities that are often subjected to stereotyping and underrepresentation interchangeably. Her work also touches on ideas of masculinity and self-representation. Along with being a photographer, she creates and teaches photography workshops, so far in Palestine, Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon, and Tunisia. In 2016, Tamara gave a documentary storytelling workshop in Gaza with her collective Rawiya.
Her work has been published in The New York Times...
2021-05-161h 21
Only Here For The WifiEp. 100 - NarcyEp. 100: @narcynarce
MEME AGAINST THE WORLD!
THE INTERNET’S DEEP FAKE
Yassin 'Narcy' Alsalman, formerly known as the Narcicyst, a father of two, a musician, actor, professor, and multi-media artist. He teaches a hip-hop production class and a cultural study of rap and politics at Concordia University. He is the co-founder of WeAreTheMedium, a culture point for publishing, media, and the arts. He has his heart in the Arab world and is grounded on planet Earth.
Narcy, has linked up with producer Thanks Joey to release his latest EP ‘Meme Against the Worl...
2021-05-161h 03
Only Here For The WifiEp. 98 - Tracy ChahwanEp. 98: @tracychahwan
Tracy Chahwan is a cartoonist and illustrator from Lebanon. Since 2016, she has been working closely with the Beirut music scene, designing posters and visuals for numerous venues and concerts. In 2018, she published her first graphic novel Beirut Bloody Beirut, and has worked on multiple collective books ever since. She is an active member of the acclaimed Samandal comics collective, where she writes, draws, and edits comics
#ohftwpodcast #beirut #tracychahwan #samandalcomics #beirutbloodybeirut #cartoonist #cartoonistsofinstagram #illustration #illustrationartists #arabwomen #podcast #postoftheday #beirutgroovecollective
2021-05-161h 13
Only Here For The WifiEp. 96 - Lara WhebeEp. 96: @lesmeralda_
This woman has got a thing for bars & barbells and vintage clothing. Designer/ Powerlifter / Mixologist / Model extraordinaire.
We catch up on IG Live.
#ohftwpodcast #larawehbe #beirut #talkaboutlebanon #bartender #designer #powerfulwomen #powerlifter #arabgirls #arabwomen #vibes #podcast #podcastersofinstagram
2021-05-161h 06
Only Here For The WifiEp. 95 Weekend HangoutThree hours of shooting the shit:
@in_transit / @philvader
@maragel.music / @natashadahdaleh / @diligentfingers
3 hours long...might wanna skip around
‘‘Twas fun tho.
#ohftwpodcast #longestpodcastever #podcast #ottawa #instadaily #instalive #hangout
2021-04-112h 46
Only Here For The WifiEp. 94 Mais SahliEp 94: @scenebysahli
Some of you know her as the Owner of “The Corner's Pub & founder of “the Jordanian Female Artist Collective” -
Without a doubt one- the hardest working woman in Jordan 🇯🇴!!!
Listen in this Friday at 6pm on IG LIVE
#ohftwpodcast #maissahli #thecornerspubamman #thecornerspub #amman #ammanjordan #jordanian #ammannightlife #ammanstylez #jfacollective #podcast #podcastlife
2021-04-111h 08
Only Here For The WifiEp. 93 Wally GreenFrom Brooklyn to Berlin and back again! We catch up with a true Legend @wallygreennyc the ping pong 🏓 world ambassador!
Documentaries / 9.0 Earthquakes / Matches in North Korea / Cyphers in Berlin / His Weapon of choice when it comes to mobile phones as paddles - all that and more!
#ohftwpodcast #brooklyn #hardworkpaysoffs #hardlife #pingpong🏓 #pingpong #podcast #wallygreen #inspiration #survival #growthmindset #faceyourself #faceyourfears #travellife #athlete #fightthegoodfight #lifeexperience #gamechanger #pathtosuccess #successmindset #battle #fight
2021-04-111h 05
Only Here For The WifiEp. 92 Eugene HaslamHonored to have one of the coolest guys in the galaxy and certainly an Ottawa icon behind (The Nightclub at the Edge of the Universe) @zaphods_25years !!!!!
Hoping to reflect on what went into making the “capitals best venue / loved hangout” the future of live music in the pandemic! - favorite travel destinations - how to step up your cooking/food photography game up & more!
IG: @eugenehaslam
Tune in this Saturday at 11 am
Via Instagram Live!
#ohftwpodcast #eugenehaslam #zaphodbeeblebrox #zaphodsnightclub #ottawa #ottawalife #travelphotography #foodiesofinstagram #ottawabusiness #ottawacity #ottawastyle #musicvenue #montebello #livinglarge #lege...
2021-04-112h 06
Only Here For The WifiEp. 91 Diligent FingersDiligent Fingers is a multi-talented Drum & Bass /Hip-hop artist /event/radio host hailing from Manchester.
It was amazing to learn about the underground music scene that he’s been actively a part of for the past 20 years...and some of his latest work.
Drumnbass classics.
Vocal sample packs.
Online gaming.
Intro track: All Falls Down: Diligent Fingers
Closing Track: Dutty Like a Bumbo -K Jah(Coda Remix)
Massive shout out to:
@jimheist - @co_lab_recordings
“Digital Marmalade” feat. @diligentfingers is out World Wide
April 9th
2021-04-111h 12
Only Here For The WifiEp. 90 (Cancel Cast Ep. 1)Ep: 90: #FUCKYOUMIKEY
Our next guest on the show has a strange love for cats, awkward mustaches, an affinity for homemade Cheese 🧀 , and taking selfies in bathrooms.
His motto in life is “It Could be worse....”
Get ready for an April Fools Instagram Special- featuring “the internet” chat roulette style. Ask Him Anything!!
#ohftwpodcast #beirut #bytheslice #artisancheese #catlover #selfie #selfiegram #cutmyownhair #sageadvice #lifeexperience #badtattoos #mentalhealth #chatroulette #followforfollowback #followｍe #followmikey #postoftheday #askmeanything #podcast
2021-04-112h 07
Only Here For The WifiEp. 89 - SarouchaEpisode 89: @saroucha
Ending the week with a self-proclaimed “twerk master” - find out during the live 👀🤸♂️🇺🇸🇱🇧🤸♂️👀
#beirut #saroucha #twerktwerk #werkwerkwerkwerkwerkwerk #comedy #podcast #sexism #shittybio #arabgirls #lebanesewomen #talkaboutlebanon #nrjlebanon #radiohost #femaleartist #gymrat #nerdstrong #normcore
2021-04-111h 24
Only Here For The WifiEp. 88 Neal El Jor (Jobs For Lebanon)Neal is a mom, a wife, and a social entrepreneur who has dedicated her efforts to making Lebanon work. She's the co-founder and Executive Director of Jobs for Lebanon. She's driven by social impact and passionate about positive growth. Neal is continuously inspired by people with a heart for a cause.
Tune in Friday at 11 am EST via Instagram Live 📱
IG: @jobsforlebanon / @nealeljor
#ohftwpodcast #jobsforlebanon #beirut #womenintech #diaspora #growthmindset #growth #socialimpact #socialimpactbusiness #investinyourself #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #talkaboutlebanon #workingfromhome #online #onlinebusiness #problemsolving #abetterworld
2021-04-1157 min
Only Here For The WifiEp. 87 JamulEp: 87: @iheartjamul is a Beirut based Rapper/Musician that Kickstarted his career as a battle rapper in 2017, dropped 3 musical projects to date with a signature uplifting soulful and animated sound
his latest release Mashrou' Takharoj- مشروع تخرج depicts the feel of the end of his journey at university with the interpolation of uplifting soul and gospel music with Arabic rap.
You also may know him from the GEICO
Commercials -🙊
#ohftwpodcast #beirut #battlerap #battlerapper #battlerappers #arabichiphopday #arabicrap #lebanese #talkaboutlebanon #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #dudeswithbeards #beardgamestrong #homielookslikehesinisis #isischic
2021-04-111h 14
Only Here For The WifiEp. 86 Dj Shirine (Hiya Live Sessions)It’s about time we have a fellow podcaster on the show! We’re catching up with @hiyalivesessions and hope to learn all about what went into the 12-hour marathon of 21 revolutionary female artists coming out of the SWANA region.
Massive shout out to @albustanseeds
#ohftwpodcast #podcastersofinstagram #bossbabe #bosslady #femalesounds #womensupportingwomen #beirut #swana #hiya #hiyalivesessions #egypt #tunisia #palestine #nyc #jordan #syria #montreal #jordan #germany #paris #morocco #iraq #iran #bahrain #kuwait #qatar
2021-04-1141 min
Only Here For The WifiEp. 85 Bea MEp. 85: Filming🎥 in the Pandemic 😷
Béa M. Is a Lebanese-Canadian singer, songwriter / Filmmaker - and hopefully, she’s going to share some of her experiences in the industry during this pandemic 😷 🦠
Having grown up in Beirut, a politically unstable country, she finds her refuge in musical creation, she turned towards more themes such as: racism, social pressure, immigration, the feeling of belonging, the identity crisis. , women's rights and social justice.
She also collaborated on the creation of the original soundtrack for the documentary "La Cassette Migrante" her first single "Kan Ya Makan" - "Once Upon a Pla...
2021-04-111h 17
Only Here For The WifiEp. 84 Natalie ShooterEp. 84: Natalie “Baby” Shooter
We catch up with one of the pillars of Beirut’s Nightlife! This is going to be a post-event Podcast - learn more about how this music marathon of female producers/artists and poets came to be for the @hiyalivesessions - I’m also excited to get the lowdown on all things @beirutgroovecollective - what’s happened to her amazing record collection post-Beirut Blast 💥
Tomorrow @ 11am EST
6pm - Beirut time
#natalieshooter #bgc #beirutgroovecollective #vinylcommunity #beirut #vintagestyle #vinylcollection #djlife #bossbabe #bosslady #hiyalivesessions #modclub
2021-04-111h 13
Only Here For The WifiEp. 83 Moe KabaraMoe was born and raised in Lebanon and started playing music in the Beirut music scene in 2010. In 2011, Moe moved to Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he explored the music scene and played with several bands and musical projects. Most notably Ostrea Lake, The Brooklyn Folly, and The Trundlers.
For the past 10 years, Moe has been exploring and absorbing sounds from Eastern European Roma music, Lebanese music, jazz manouche, indie folk, post-rock, experimental music, and ambient & atmospheric music. Powered by a guitar, a mandolin, an expressive voice, a pedalboard, synths, drum samples, and a looper, Moe has encapsulated...
2021-04-111h 23
Only Here For The WifiEp. 82 Maya AcraMaya Acra is a content creator, both on her platform and at one of the leading advertising in the MENA region, MENACOM. She is currently based in Jordan since March 2020 (was stuck there, then stayed).
She is also an actress, she appeared as the main actress in numerous TVCS like Nescafe, Snips Baked Chips, Bou Khalil, Downy, Puck, Arla Milk, Gandour - and was one of the main actors of the Shahid series Hona El Ared. You can follow her on TikTok & Instagram to keep track of her latest updates!
IG: @maya_acra
2021-04-111h 20
Only Here For The WifiEp. 81 Ghyda Helou (Jarak Online)The person behind @jarakonline Jarakonline is a platform that aims to bring back the sense of community to our neighborhoods. Each day someone new and interesting spends a day with the neighbors through Insta Takeovers.
Ghyda is an architect and an urban planner working as a collage artist and freelance designer.
She found in Jarak the human interactions she was longing for, and each day that passes by working on JarakOnline she grows and learns so much! She is very grateful to have the opportunity to manage a page like this!
Tune in for...
2021-04-111h 07
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Only Here For The WifiEp. 79 Tim BaltesTim Baltes is a drummer in Kenosha, Wisconsin, perfectly situated between two musical melting pots – Milwaukee and Chicago. Tim has recorded drums for organizations including Disney, 21st Century Fox, GameHouse, Zynga, and Blue Giraffe. Tim also serves on Percussive Arts Society's Drum Set Committee, working to better educate drummers across the globe. He continues to forge a path in music professionally, consulting with companies like Revival Drum Shop and Franklin Drum Company; and he looks forward to filming educational content with Drumeo in the near future. Tune in Friday at 11am EST 10 am Chicago Time 6pm Beirut
IG...
2021-04-1158 min
Only Here For The WifiEp. 78 YC Drum CompanyJordan Gauthier is the founder and owner of YC Drum Company. Since 2013, Jordan and YC Drum Company have provided drums for many of Canada's largest acts both on stages globally and in studio's across Canada. Born and raised in Ottawa Ontario, Jordan currently resides in Kitchener-Waterloo Ontario where he has run his operation since 2016. Tune in Thursday at 11 am via Insta Live
IG: @ycdrumcompany
#ohftwpodcast #ycdrumcompany
#instadrums #boutiqueshopping #personalized #photooftheday #branding #smallshop #customdrums #smallbusinessowner #customshirts #supportsmallbusiness #artistsoninstagram #entrepreneurial #smallbusiness #handmade #drumstagram #drumslife #designers #instamusic #we_love_drums #custommade #drums #brand #musician #drumsdaily #podc...
2021-04-111h 01
Destinations avec LeylaDestinations avec Leyla EP. 14This week we take you to Ottawa to meet the man behind Only Here For The Wifi (ohftw) podcast.
2021-03-3110 min
Only Here For The WifiEp. 77 - Maria AmiouniEp. 77: @maria.amiouni
Maria Amiouni is a lover of all things related to holistic health. From meditation to yoga, passing through reiki, and nutrition, she believes in an integrative approach to healing & life.
Before becoming a yoga teacher and health coach, Maria used to work in the corporate world but decided to leave 3 years ago to pursue teaching her true passions. She believes her purpose in life is to share her experiences in overcoming challenging times.
She also enjoys podcasting (via @thecosmicchannel) writing, creating her own courses, hosting women's moon ceremonies, and endlessly...
2021-03-011h 20
Only Here For The WifiEp. 76 - Al DarwishEp. 76: @aldarvvish
مرحبًا يا رفاق ، فقط إخلاء مسؤولية هذه الحلقة ستكون باللغة الإنجليزية وأنا أعلم حقيقة أن معظم المشاهدين سيطلبون منا إجراء المقابلة باللغة العربية. سأبذل قصارى جهدي للتحدث بالعربية الصغيرة المكسورة التي أعرفها ولكن من فضلك كن لطيفًا.
We’re talking Arabic hip-hop.
German cuisine.
Talking that Online bovine 🥩
Digital cyphers and etc.
We’re doing it live this Friday 5pm
Berlin time.
#aldarwish #berlin #arabichiphop #arabrap #syria #beirut #arena #rap #podcastersofinstagram #podcast #musicproducer #beats #beatmaker #poetry #lyricist #bars4days #battlerapper #battlerap #arabworld #middleeast #sonning #rappersforbreakfast #breakfastideas
2021-03-011h 34
Only Here For The WifiEp 75. - Edwin HarbEp. 75!!!!!! @edwin.harb
We’re doing it up with Edwin Harb (Aka Eddy Ho) “He enjoys the simple pleasures in life like chicken nuggets, music and looking at charts....(k)
He’s also trying to make things right for selling pirated CDs in elementary school, I decided to work with artists and help them make a living from their craft.
Some of you may know him here and there and possibly there as well.
Shout out to
@sofarsoundsbeirut
@sonymusicme
@believemusicarabia
So if you wanna learn how to make a...
2021-03-011h 21
Only Here For The WifiEp. 73 Dirty BackseatDirty Backseat is an electronic solo project that simulates a rock band format. Founded by the Egyptian Record Producer/Songwriter "Moe Hani" who's also the co-founder of the Egyptian record label/Imprint "SLOVVDK" (Slow Decay Records).
Throughout the project's career, DB has been focusing on songwriting & recording songs from home since 2017 blending Moe's major music favorite styles such as Psych rock, Garage rock, post-punk to Synth-pop, Synth-Punk & Electronica.
DB's music varies from having a melancholic dreamy vibe emphasizing on melancholic guitars &/or synths & washed-out vocals to high energy songs with a DIY production using thick...
2021-03-011h 12
Only Here For The WifiEp. 72 Marrus TattoosEp. 72 @marrustattoos
Marwa El Charif (aka Marru), Lebanese Canada-based Immigrant, Tattoo artist & Owner at @Inkroom_tattoos_kelowna as @marrustattoos, I have learned from the best and am teaching a best-to-be artist.
Also a Musician and Ex lead singer of the band @iklilbeirut.
She Left Lebanon at 26, to start over in Canada, went from tattooing in the bedroom to opening a tattoo studio in BC.
Marru is a seeker of answers and continuous growth, always searching for ways to push the limits of an adaptable mind.
Tune in this Thursday at 12...
2021-02-181h 27
Only Here For The WifiEp. 71 - Tamara QaddoumiEp. 71: @tamaraqaddoumi
Born and raised as a national in the sleepy desert of Kuwait, Qaddoumi, Endowed with voice, melody, and word, confronts the curious child within and tackles the quest for identity through expressive harmonic vocal layering, galactic synths, expressive drums, and idiosyncratic guitar riffs, embracing the glitching dynamics inherent in electronics.
Qaddoumi’s hybrid Palestinian, Lebanese and Scottish upbringing makes up a stream of conscious questions and discoveries.
Traveling through complex melodic arrangements, weaving coils of desire and observation by exploring flawed circuits of emotion and creation.
#kuwait #beirut #ohftwpodcast #tamaraqaddoumi #po...
2021-02-151h 22
Only Here For The WifiEp. 70 - Life is a Beautiful Zyara / Home of Cine-JamEp. 70: @life_is_a_beautiful_zyara
Home of Cine-Jam is an association for Humanitarian Arts. Its main objective is to inspire and induce social and emotional healing through authentic short films or series. Zyara is the first creation of Home of Cine-Jam. It is an award-winning documentary series that paints poetic portraits of people. Zyara was born in 2014 and since then we have produced 5 seasons (60 episodes) therefore 5 seasons so far. Zyara is an ongoing project committing to produce 12 episodes per year.
Through 5-minute episodes, Zyara manages to engrave parts of its subject’s souls, some of th...
2021-02-151h 05
Only Here For The WifiEp. 69 - Rise 1969Ep. 69: @rise1969
Sprichst du Deutsch? Ich auch nicht ... aber hey, die Welt ist ein großartiger Ort voller cooler Leute auf der ganzen Welt. Dieser brillante und talentierte Mann mischt und beherrscht derzeit einige wirklich coole Musik in Deutschland. Ich hoffe, alles darüber zu erfahren.
Wednesday 5pm Berlin Time
6pm Beirut time
11am Ottawa / MTL time
#beirut #berlin #ohftwpodcast #rise1969 #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #musicproduction #mixingengineer #musicproducer #studiolife #techno #technologymusic #techtalk #lebanese #redboothstudios
2021-02-151h 35
Only Here For The WifiEp. 68 Anthony Sahyoun / Kinematik / mmechandelierEp. 68 @mmechandelier
You may be thinking “ Is this the guy responsible for the outrageous prices at the airport Café”.....no that’s Cafématik.
Anthony Sahyoun is the founder of @knmtklb KINEMATIK - They have released 2 full-length albums: “Ala’” (2017) and “Murur Al-Kiram” (2020) and are expecting to release “Al Jadi” in summer 2021.
He makes “Music” I guess...🙄 and reps Rayfoun pretttttty fucking hard. He’s kinda cool I guess. His bio says he’s a Lebanese composer, programmer, sound engineer, producer, and musician...pfffft left out the most important part of his career (ahem*** playing with @lazzylung
****Dron...
2021-02-151h 17
Only Here For The WifiEp. 67: EmsallamEp. 67: @emsallamvdie
We’re going live on Insta for an interview (“bil englizeh”) with this amazing artist and certainly one of the most creative people in Jordan.
We get the low down all the things that this Rapper / Award-Winning Painter / has been up to...and the latest news regarding his new record #dyslexia
Friday Amman Time.
On Insta Live
#ammanjordan #ohftwpodcast
#learning #تراك🔥 #teacher #creative #arabichiphop #artistsoninstagram #loveamman #art #contemporaryart #newmusic #mentalhealth #instamusic #ammanjordan🇯🇴 #hiphop #rap #dyslexiaisreal #arabicbeats #modernart #album #drawing #beats #عربي #راب #rappers #instarap #instaartist #arabhiphop
2021-02-151h 08
Only Here For The WifiEp. 66 Police VoleurPolice Voleur is a Lebanese Indie band formed by Scarlett Saad and Kristian Abouanni. Having previously worked on various musical projects together as individual artists, "Police Voleur aka Coos & Robers” came to life as a start of a new songwriting collaboration.
We get the latest and greatest from them this Thursday. On Insta live at 6 PM Beirut Time.
2021-02-051h 15
Only Here For The WifiEp. 65 - Moestr._Ep. 65: @moestr._
Moe is arguably one of the most dedicated calligraffiti artists in the region. His love for all kinds of scripts, for every traditional schools of calligraphy, is intertwined with his addiction to the craft of tagging, which is the core origin of the graffiti movement. Bending letters, playing with them, giving them flow while respecting some of the sacred rules of calligraphy, that’s what defines his style. Endlessly mixing the past and the future, on the walls as much as on people’s skin, since he has started a promising tattoo career while never aban...
2021-01-311h 05
Only Here For The WifiEp. 64- B for BacchusFarrah is the creator of @b_for_bacchus, a platform, and podcast about wine stories of the Fertile Crescent. She is also Contributing Editor of @thewinezine, a NY-based magazine focused on natural wine. When she's not working on wine stuff, she's co-hosting the @abetterbeirut podcast, volunteering for @afikra, or feeding Penny, her talkative cat.
Tune in Friday at 6pm Beirut
On Instagram Live
#beirut #bforbacchuspodcast
#wine #wineporn #goodwines #winelovers🍷 #wineobsessed #wineblogger #winehaven #greatwine #winebar #winecountry #winepeople #instawine #wineoftheday #winecoaching #winepairing #lovewine #wineaddict #winehouse #winelifestyle #wineoclock #podcastersofinstagram #podcast #winepodcast #traveltheworld #winetour
2021-01-311h 19
Only Here For The WifiEp. 63 - Manel MallatEp. 63: @manelmallat
A French Lebanese Singer/Songwriter/ Founder of “Cats production” has been making waves online after opening up about some pretty heavy news.
In December 2019 Manel Mallat was diagnosed with Lupus, after optic neuritis that made her partially lose her right eyesight. A year later, she was diagnosed with sinus cancer followed by 3 surgeries and 30 consecutive radiotherapy sessions. On her last day of radiotherapy, she publicly announced her silent struggle with the disease in an Instagram post revealing the scars of her treatment: "Today I close this door, leaving behind me challenging chapters of my l...
2021-01-311h 10
Only Here For The WifiEp. 62 Jana SemaanEp. 62 @jana4cello
Whatchu' know bout Cellists in Beirut!!
#doyouevencello bruh!?!?
Jana’s been making “money moves” since the tender age of 14 with her 1st solo concerto with the Lebanese Philharmonic Orchestra!!!
Fast forward a few World tours - international festivals & Masterclasses later with some big names like Yo-Yo Ma & Lluís Claret - she finds herself on a podcast on Instagram...with me.
#ohftwpodcast #janasemaan #redbooth #beirut #cello #classicalmusic #yoyoma #lluísclaret #danielbarenboim #celloplayer #cellolove #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #podcastalert #music #musicians #musicianslife #musiciansofinstagram #musiciansdaily #musiciansshowcase
2021-01-311h 03
Only Here For The WifiEp. 61 - Grave JonesEp. 61 GRAVE JONES
Throwback Thursday with the man with the plan @gravejonesmusic
Very cool to kick back and talk smack with this dude. Dealing and overcoming inner demons is a thing.
Sometimes we’re lucky enough to do this with music. #deep
Watch me try and convince Rabih to become the next #tictok superstar
#beirut #gravejones #newpodcastalert #thankyou #throwback #throwbackthursday #rockband #podcastersofinstagram #positivevibes #lightfm #podcast #podcasting #interview #rocknroll #futuresounds #alternativerock
2021-01-311h 23
Only Here For The WifiEp. 60 Big HassEp. 60 @big_hass
This is one of the longest podcasts I’ve done so far with one of the most interesting and loving guys in all of the Arab world. Such a knowledgeable and legit elevator of arts and culture in terms of Arabic hip-hop in the region.
We cover it all really from the difficulties of ultra-conservatism and having a hip-hop radio show in the Arab world to teaming up with @fireinthebooth
Respect!
#ohftwpodcast #bighass #laishhiphop #newpodcast #podcastersofinstagram #yousat #newpodcastalert #arab #arabicrap #dxb #dxblife #dubai #beirut #saudiarabia #morroco #egypt #scenenoise #ra...
2021-01-312h 09
Only Here For The WifiEp. 59: SURFBLOGFORGIRLSEp. 59: @surfblogforgirls
Lena Allam aka @surfblogforgirls is one of Lebanon’s most prominent female surfers and an advocate for women taking up the sport in the country.
She recently appeared along with a group of female snowboarders and surfers in the short film “Forging Lines” @richpictureproductions that got featured in many film festivals including LOFF @lebanese_outdoors_film_fest and South Africa’s @wavescapesa
Photo by 📸 @mac_leb
Music by: Cz101 - Batroun Surf
#ohftwpodcast #podcastersofinstagram #arabwomen #selflove #girlsruntheworld #girlpower #womensupportingwomen #womenwhohustle #bloggerstyle #bossbabes #seacreatures #instagood #love #summer #surfingphotos #sea #ocean...
2021-01-2157 min
Only Here For The WifiEp. 58 CHYNO WITH A WHY?Ep. 58: @chynowithawhy aka @chynovation aka Mr. Caffeine (I lied I just made that up)
This Thursday we’re gonna be talking smack about this and that. Touch base on Mamluk - @thearena.me - @scumweek and possibly kickstarting Bar Fight again.
#chynowithawhy #scumweek
#beats #goodpodcast #rapartist #newrapmusic #undergroundrap #worldstar #rapculture #producer #hiphopartist #hiphophead #hiphopmusic #rapgod #hiphopculture #podcastsofinstagram #soundcloud #dubai #podcastshow #arabrap #arabnews #anghami #upcominggrapper #podcastlove #podcastinglife #artists #podcastcommunity #spotifypodcast
2021-01-211h 20
Only Here For The WifiEp. 57 - Omar Al FilEp. 57: @elepheel
Omar Al Fil is a graphic designer, illustrator, writer, and music producer whose work covers a wide range of styles and mediums.
#elpheel #ohftwpodcast #newpodcastepisode #spotify #podcastnetwork #podcastguest #instapodcast #itunespodcast #podcastsofinstagram #podcastlove #podcastcommunity #newpodcast #podcastingtips #newpodcastalert #music #podcasterlife #podcastoftheday #spotifypodcast #podcasters #podcastlifestyle #podcastmovement #podcast #podcaststudio #podcastlife #podcastseries #podcasting #podcast🎧 #podcastshow #comedypodcast #podcastaddict
2021-01-211h 15
Only Here For The WifiEp. 56 OkyDokyEp. 56: @okydoky_jams
Sooooo if you’ve been listening to this podcast you more than likely have listened to the amazing beats by OkyDoky! One of my favorite “top number one ☝️ for all of za Producers”
@pedroskt & OkyDoky team up with a super dope video for “The problem with Robots” 11 years after its inception #nofucksgiven the day after Xmas 2020.
I love this dude's work and so should you.
#OkyDoky #robots #ohftwpodcast
#podcast #electronicmusic #gifs #memes #arabmen #podcastersofinstagram #futuresounds #producer #artistsoninstagram #hiddengems #happynewyear #2021
2021-01-211h 28
Only Here For The WifiEp. 55: HELLOPSYCHALEPPOEp. 55: @hellopsychaleppo
Jismal is Fresh off the press!
Kicking off 2021 with a banger of a podcast! We’re going in deep into the mind of this multidisciplinary Artist.
Tune in tomorrow!!!
#jismal #hellopsychaleppo #ohftwpodcast #arabart #futuresounds #electronicmusic #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #syrianartist #arabmen #makana #worldofartists #worldofmusic #traveltheworld #listen #psychedelic #psychadelicart
2021-01-211h 12
Only Here For The WifiEp. 53 - Zeid HamdanFlipping burgers 🍔 & spinning records with the “Godfather of Lebanese Underground”
We get the latest and greatest with one of Beirut's most prolific producers.
Zeid Hamdan was named one of 8 leading lights in Lebanese culture by CNN. He has worked with many leading artists including, Soap Kills, The New Government, Katibe5, Shiftz, Hiba Mansouri, Kanjha Kora, Kazamada, Maryam Saleh, Maii Waleed, Dany Baladi, Zeid and the Wings (his own project), and recently Marie Abou Khaled, Tanjaret Daghet, Muhammad Abdullah from EL MORRABA3 and Lynn Adib. In 2019, Hamdan produced the score of Nadine Labaki's oscar-nominated movie Capernaum.
2020-12-2258 min
Only Here For The WifiEP. 52 - Anthony SemaanAnthony Semaan is the co-founder of Beirut Jam Sessions. Since its inception in 2012, he has worked on hundreds of shows in Lebanon and around the world both under the Beirut Jam Sessions umbrella and numerous other collaborative entities. He has also been a key member of the Byblos International Festival since 2015, a consultant for numerous music-related projects, and he has managed and developed many emerging artists in the Middle East region. He has recently joined Deezer as the Artist Marketing Manager for Levant & Egypt.
2020-12-221h 01
Only Here For The WifiEP. 51 Zee KarkabiOnce upon a time,
Playing shows used to be a thing that bands did - and chances are that if you’re into live music and hanging out venues/cafes/ bars (remember those) the name Zee Karkabi rings a bell...
Beirut City of Life & 14 other musicians took the stage in Mar Mkhayel (aka MarMickey) for the 1st time since the Aug 4th blast.
Homie goes way back with some heavy hitters in the Lebanese music scene - and has put out some (sonically & visually) stunning work.
Follow him: @zeekarkabi
2020-12-221h 27
Only Here For The WifiEp. 50 - Elia MssawirWe go in deep with Elia’s early days as a metalhead and convicted “SATANIST” to tackling the music industry in the Middle East with artists like Snoop Dogg, Serj Tankian, Tiny Tempah, and more.
Ho Ho Ho! Episode 50 with @eliamssawir aka @bigbeardsentertainment
2020-12-201h 46
Only Here For The WifiEp. 049 - Mahmoud BayounEp. 49 - Mahmoud Bayoun
We chat about Film making/bread baking/bike accidents and recovering from comas with our guest today.
Another super silly goose time with another local hero in Beirut!!
Follow @bundt_bakery & @mahmoud_baayoun
2020-12-191h 21
Only Here For The WifiEp. 48 - XrissEpisode 47 is in the bag!!
@xrissofficial and I had a silly goose time on the podcast. We learned who she would rather kill, f***, or marry and her favorite types of sushi. Her dog Mya made several appearances on the podcast as per usual.
2020-12-191h 13
Only Here For The WifiEp. 047 - Rafik illustrationYou may have just done a double-take - and no we aren’t having the former prime minister on the podcast.
However! we do have a very talented fella making noise in Beirut.
“Don’t draw false conclusions.”
IG: @rafikillustration
2020-12-141h 12
Only Here For The WifiEp. 044 - Wake IslandEp. 44: 🇱🇧🇺🇸🇨🇦🏳️🌈 Electronic Duo @wakeislandmusic join us for an afternoon delight this Saturday!
We get the lo-down on life in Montreal during Rona times - the future of @laylitparty and more.
📸 by: @texting_bitches
2020-12-141h 37
Only Here For The WifiEp. 042 - Rami OWithout a doubt one of Beirut’s beloved.
He always manages to look on the bright side (like for real...He even manages a page @beirutsbrightside alongside his wife Leyla).
Chances are if you’ve been in Beirut, you’ve heard him spin music or seen his design work on a storefront somewhere.
2020-12-141h 59
Only Here For The WifiEp. 041 - El RassWe’re super excited to have @el_rass on the show and get the low down.
He’s just released a brand spanking new record “Bab Al Dakhoul” and trashed a bunch of audio gear in his latest music video “Sar”
(والله حرام)
2020-12-141h 28
Only Here For The WifiEp. 039 - Ali Al SaeedAuthor - Creative director - Vibe Curator and one of the main dudes behind @muselandrec.
Ali Al Saeed has been putting Bahrain on the Map in a big way for many years and a pillar for Arts & Culture in the Middle East.
#museland
2020-12-141h 21
Only Here For The WifiEp. 40 - Blu FieferWallik Eww! Round 2 in the Blu corner!
We’re looking forward to hearing the latest and greatest with this Queen.
Music videos + Distro Deals + Shifting to Arabic.
2020-11-301h 11
Only Here For The WifiEp. 033 - Hawkers BeerAll the way from the land down under!
Brew Master Mazen Hajar join us on today’s podcast to talk about his journey making crafting beers in Lebanon and in Australia.
2020-11-3059 min
Only Here For The WifiEp. 032 - Rebels MC LebanonToday’s episode is all about the bars beaches and bikers of Beirut.
Perhaps some tattoos tips and stories and of course the burning question...
How does one become the President of a “Motorcycle Club”?
2020-11-3059 min
Only Here For The WifiEp. 021 - AzizaReal Recognize Real - Aziza is as legit as gets in terms of Arabic Popstars in the scene.
She’s stylish AF - Mashing up classical Arab Tarab compositions and pop music a.k.a “Tarabpop”
Ya Mazag is just an example of a Dope AF Music video - mixing local Street Racers and her "tarabpop" sound.
2020-11-3052 min
Only Here For The WifiEp. 020 - Paul AbbasLebanese surf culture goes way back.
But you can’t talk about today’s surf culture in Lebanon without mentioning this Local Hero - the sole shaper in lebanon.
Paul Abbas was recently featured in @surfer_magazine and we can’t wait to have him on the show and learn more about his incredible story.
2020-11-1354 min
Only Here For The WifiEp. 017 - Cynthia KhalifehEP. 17 - Cynthia Khalifeh
This one needs no introduction but in case you’ve been living under a rock or something, Cynthia Khalifeh is one of the Middle East’s “Silver Screen Sweethearts” and a former television host that the Arab world grew up watching.
2020-11-1358 min
Only Here For The WifiEp. 015 - Luca FioreThe Ottawa Based Indie Filmmaker /Actor has a new movie “Beholder” coming out April 11th
Luca’s body of work over the past decade is undeniably charming and visually stunning - a true local hero for the indie-arts scene in Ottawa. Check out his work at (www.valkaline.com)
2020-11-1354 min
Only Here For The WifiEp. 014 - Grind By Michele (DIYDS - Coqui_Nut)This Puerto Rican Queen will straight up tell you to “Do.It.Your.Damn.Self”. She’s a killer Makeup artist bringin’ you mad tips on all things Fashun. You’ll certainly find her Cosplaying at the New York Comic-Con Festival or slingin’ nutcrackers to your doorstep. In other words - she’s a badass betch!!
Check her out:
@coqui_nut
@grindbymichele
2020-11-131h 02
Only Here For The WifiEp. 013 Jackson AllersJackson Allers / (Brother Jackson) Director/ Film Maker - Radio Host - Hip Hop aficionado - part of (The Beirut Groove Collective) and all-around soulful dude! I’m truly blessed to call this man a friend. I’m sure we can all agree he’s one of Beirut’s finest tastemakers.
2020-11-131h 52
Only Here For The WifiEp. 011 - Reem NaamaniReem Naamani
Contemporary and Classical Ballet Dancer. Founder and Artistic Director of Plié Dance Studio.
I’m sure we could all use a little bit more dance in our lives
IG: @naamanireem
Music by: OkyDoky -Boombox - No Emperor
2020-11-1256 min
Only Here For The WifiEp. 10: Alexandra TaltyA New York native, Alexandra Talty is an award-winning journalist + writer. From covering Sri Lankan women surfers to investigating legal prostitution in the Dominican Republic, she's always on the hunt for her next long-form feature. Her work reporting on LGBTQ rights in Lebanon was given an LA Press Club Award. In addition to working as a Senior Travel Contributor for Forbes, she also writes for Playboy Magazine, Outside Magazine, and The National. In 2016 she was the founding Editor-in-Chief of StepFeed in the Middle East and in 2019 was named a National Press Foundation fellow. *Brap*
But chances are...
2020-11-1157 min
Only Here For The WifiEP. 009 - YTEP.009 Yousef Tellayh tells us all about it this Wednesday.
If you've lived in Beirut...& you’ve been outside the house...chances are you’ve seen his work.
Check out on of Beirut's finest:
IG: @wyterex
Music by: OkyDoky - Boombox
2020-11-1145 min
Only Here For The WifiEp. 008 - ShadenA local hero in terms of Arabic Standup and social commentators.
She’s been tearing it up on stage and online with her stories- provoking conservative and social normative thinking.
Also, she’s pretty funny for a lesbian.
IG: @shadyonshka
Music: OKDOKY: BOOMBOX - NO EMPEROR
2020-11-111h 16
Only Here For The WifiEp. 007 - ZefThis dude is a straight-up Assassin (007 Puns All day)
An artist that I’ve had the pleasure to see evolving over the years. A true indie Artist /Multi-instrumentalist / Surf & Snowboarder/ Free Diver / Poet / Lady Killer / Speaks 3 languages and prefers his drink shaken, not stirred.
Joseph Aboud aka Zef.
IG: @zefmusic
MUSIC: OkyDoky - BOOMBOX
2020-11-1158 min
Only Here For The WifiEp. 005 - Xriss Jor
The pipes on this one caught Quincy Jones attention and certainly the rest of the Arab world. She’s got a brand new single out & we’re getting the latest and greatest and all things Xriss
2020-11-1152 min
2020-11-1053 min