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The Side Quest Book Club PodcastPet Sematary Part 3 - Stephen King - Horror Book - Supernatural HorrorGrief driven by madness, or madness driven by grief? We never settled it.We break down part three of PET SEMATARY by Stephen King — full spoiler discussion of the final act.Gage is back, and nothing after that goes well. We argue about how much the Wendigo actually knows and whether a word it says is true, whether a toddler can kill in cold blood, and why King arms a doctor with a scalpel and a bottle of morphine. Then the craft: why the tension in Pet Sematary never stops climbing when most authors peak an...
2026-10-201h 00
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastPet Sematary Part 2 - Stephen King - Horror Book - Supernatural HorrorOne of us argues the Wendigo doesn't need to be real for part two to work.Part 2 of 4 on PET SEMATARY by Stephen King. Spoilers through part two only.Jonathan calls this the scariest King book he's read, and not because of jump scares — it's dread, and it got worse reading it through fog on four hours of sleep. Slava counters that only one book has ever truly creeped him out, and it wasn't this one. We dig into the myth itself: the Algonquin folklore, documented cases of Wendigo psychosis, and Winona LaDuke's Wendigo economics. Pl...
2026-10-131h 03
Chatting With Slava The JordanianFrom Egypt with Love: Engineering, Identity & the Meaning of HomeSend us Fan MailFor the first time on Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, we welcome a guest joining us from Egypt. In Episode 73, Dr. Slava sits down with Mohamed Salaheldin, an accomplished consulting engineer and international business leader whose professional journey has taken him across Egypt, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.What begins as a conversation about engineering quickly becomes something much deeper.Mohamed shares stories of growing up in Egypt, the influences that shaped him, his decision to pursue engineering, and the opportunities and challenges that came with building an international career.
2026-10-081h 03
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastPet Sematary Part 1 - Stephen King - Horror Book - Supernatural HorrorKing put this one in a drawer. He only published it to finish out a contract.Part 1 of 4 on PET SEMATARY by Stephen King. Spoilers through part one only — two of us are reading it for the first time.Slava has read it twice. Jonathan and Josh are going in blind, which means predictions, wrong theories, and one running joke that this is King's debut novel about neutering animals. We get into why he shelved the manuscript, the real Maine road that inspired it, whether Rachel's reaction to the pet cemetery is irrational or something th...
2026-10-061h 14
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastWhat to know about Stephen King's Pet Sematary before reading it?The author was too scared to publish this book. Here's what to know before you read it.Everything you need to know before reading PET SEMATARY by Stephen King. Spoiler-free up front, full spoilers after the warning.We start with the setup: Louis Creed moves his family to Ludlow, Maine, befriends his neighbor, Judd Crandall, and learns what waits beyond the deadfall at the pet cemetery. Then we cover the real events behind the book, including a family cat lost on a busy road and a toddler pulled back from it, and how Tabitha talked...
2026-10-0519 min
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastThe Author Platform the Book World Has Been Waiting For - thing.pub with Indie Author Jules MourneShe built an author platform with a public money ledger and an e-reader she says rivals Kindle.We sit down with Jules, founder of thing.pub — the ARC and beta reader platform built for the author community.Jules walks us through the proprietary e-reader that carries almost any book's formatting into near-print visual fidelity, and the book showcase pages that give authors a customizable marketing hub — accent colors, genre and trope filters, representation tags, buy links, and QR codes for conventions. We get into the public financial ledger she built for full transparency, the human-verification proc...
2026-10-0312 min
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastRob Mortell Interview - Indie Author - FantasyDozens of agent queries, mostly form rejections. So he took his fantasy novel to Substack.We sit down with Rob Mortell, author of the indie fantasy TALES & TREASURE, for a full author interview.Rob explains how a quirky bard named Vatis, a bards guild, and bard tourneys became the spine of a four-year discovery-writing project. We get into soft magic versus Sanderson-style hard magic, a haunted Fangorn-style forest he invented mid-draft, why he wants fewer morally gray protagonists, and why he can't stand first-person present tense.Then the publishing side: six months of...
2026-10-011h 01
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastSunrise on the Reaping Part 3 - Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins - Young Adult - Dystopian BookWhy did The Hunger Games take off in the West when Battle Royale never did?We close out SUNRISE ON THE REAPING by Suzanne Collins with a full look at the world of Panem — and whether this one makes a good movie.Evan and Jules are back for the finale. We start with the four-year gap between the book and the first movie, and what we were all doing in 2008 instead of reading it. Jules argues that Kishotenketsu is why Eastern storytelling didn't cross over. Jonathan argues the dystopian boom traces back to 9/11. From there: th...
2026-09-291h 17
Chatting With Slava The JordanianMenopause, Muscle & Metabolism: Why Strength Training Matters More After 40Send us Fan MailMenopause changes the body—but it doesn’t mean women have to surrender their strength, energy, or quality of life.In Episode 71 of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Dr. Slava welcomes back health and fitness expert Michael Wilkke, owner of Aspire Health and Fitness, for a practical conversation about what happens to a woman’s body during perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause—and why the fitness strategies that worked years ago may no longer deliver the same results.Michael breaks down the impact of declining estrogen on muscle mass, bone density...
2026-09-231h 00
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastSunrise on the Reaping Part 2 - Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins - Young Adult - Dystopian BookEffie Trinket gets a better character arc in ten pages than Haymitch gets in the entire book.We break down SUNRISE ON THE REAPING by Suzanne Collins — themes, character arcs, and full spoilers. Part 2 of 3.Slava, Jonathan, Jules, and Evan roll a die to pick a theme and land on the cost of survival — what Haymitch actually gets for staying alive. It turns into an argument about whether Collins gave him an arc at all, why he reads stronger standing next to Katniss, and how Effie, Maysilee, and Lulu do more character work in a hand...
2026-09-221h 06
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastSunrise on the Reaping Part 1 - Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins - Young Adult - Dystopian BookOne of us has a theory that this book was ghostwritten and badly edited.Part 1 of 3 on SUNRISE ON THE REAPING by Suzanne Collins — the plot, top to bottom, full spoilers.Jules walks through the prose inconsistencies that made her suspect a second hand on the manuscript. Slava reread all three Hunger Games books and watched four movies out of spite, and still landed at 3.5 out of 5. We argue about whether Snow is a Disney villain, why Haymitch works as a foil to a character who isn't in this book, how much Edgar Allan Poe is...
2026-09-151h 08
Chatting With Slava The JordanianThe Mind Rewritten: The Hidden Power of Hypnotherapy with Dr. Daryll WhartonSend us Fan MailWhat if some of the beliefs holding you back aren't actually yours?In Episode 69 of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Dr. Slava sits down with hypnotherapist, mindset coach, keynote speaker, and special educator Dr. Daryll Wharton for a powerful conversation about the subconscious mind, limiting beliefs, trauma, anxiety, and the hidden power of hypnotherapy.Dr. Daryll pulls back the curtain on hypnosis and challenges the misconceptions that have caused many people to misunderstand this therapeutic practice. She explains how hypnosis is a natural state of focused attention...
2026-09-0959 min
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastHow to Start a Podcast Without Waiting for Perfect GearHow to start a podcast without waiting for perfect gear — just pick a narrow niche and find your 10 episode ideas.In this how-to episode, Slava and Jonathan walk through the actual process of launching a podcast in 2026, from defining your topic and audience to building a setup that fits your budget.They cover the 10-episode test that separates viable ideas from broad ones that get buried, why specificity wins over production value, and a breakdown of equipment options from $0 (phone in a closet) to $300+. Then they tour their own setup: Rode NTG1 mic, Elgato arm an...
2026-09-0809 min
Chatting With Slava The JordanianBeyond the Drill: The Business of Building a Thriving Dental Practice | Eric VickerySend us Fan MailWhat separates a technically skilled dentist from a successful dental practice owner?In Episode 68 of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Dr. Slava Al Nubulsi sits down with Eric Vickery, business strategist, coach, and practice-management expert with All-Star Dental Academy, for a candid conversation about what it really takes to build and lead a thriving practice.With more than 25 years of experience and hundreds of dental practices coached across North America, Eric brings a business-first perspective to an industry where clinical expertise alone is not enough.The conversation...
2026-09-021h 04
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastIndie Author Interview - Keon Shore - Progression Fantasy - Fantasy BookShe built a magic system out of Gödel's incompleteness theorem.Physicist-turned-author Keon Shore on THE BAD APOTHECARY, book one of The Ninth Path, and the Jungian shadow underneath it.Keon walked away from physics, then spent years turning integral theory, Jung's shadow, and Daoist inner alchemy into a cultivation fantasy where doing magic wrong tears holes in reality. She explains how a universe with repressed truths became the engine of the series, why she wrote it so none of that has to be visible to enjoy the story, and how Chinese web novels shaped h...
2026-09-0159 min
Chatting With Slava The JordanianReimagining Our Relationship with Anxiety | Elizabeth Shahid, LMFTSend us Fan MailWhat if anxiety isn't the enemy?In Episode 66 of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Dr. Slava Al Nubulsi welcomes back Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Elizabeth Shahid for a deeply personal exploration of anxiety, culture, immigration, family expectations, and generational change.Rather than asking, “How do we get rid of anxiety?” Slava and Elizabeth challenge us to ask a different question:What is our anxiety trying to tell us?Drawing from their Middle Eastern and Palestinian cultural experiences, they examine why anxi...
2026-08-191h 00
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastIndie Author Interview - Marc Avery - Crime Book - Thriller BookHe stocked shelves at Barnes & Noble and kept the A-slot open for a book he hadn't sold yet.Crime thriller author Marc Avery on DISCIPLINE, ten years from first draft to physical book, and building an audience on Threads.A hundred rejections in, a bookseller told Marc to try one more time. He emailed an agent who had already turned him down years earlier, and she sold the book. He talks through what Discipline actually is under the buddy-cop surface — brotherhood, and how far you'd go for the people you love — and how the serial kill...
2026-08-181h 02
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastIndie Author Interview - Jules Mourne - Cyberpunk - Thing.pub ARC PlatformShe was offline for ten years. She came back and built an anti-piracy platform for authors.Indie author and solo dev Jules Mourne on thing.pub — a free platform for sharing manuscripts without feeding them to AI.Jules walks us through how thing.pub actually works: device fingerprinting, watermarks embedded so they survive being run through a model, a kill switch for anyone poking at the dev console, and a reputation system that holds readers and authors to the same deal. She explains why it will always be free, why every server cost will be pu...
2026-08-041h 16
Chatting With Slava The JordanianHealing Between Two Worlds: Breaking the Silence on Mental Health in the Arab Immigrant CommunitySend us Fan MailConversations about mental health within Arab immigrant communities have often been surrounded by silence, stigma, and misunderstanding. In this powerful episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Dr. Slava welcomes licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Tiffany Totah for an honest conversation about healing across cultures, generations, and identities.Drawing on more than 20 years of clinical experience working with Middle Eastern families, Tiffany explores how migration, displacement, family expectations, and cultural traditions shape emotional well-being. Together, they discuss why emotional expression has historically been difficult in many Arab...
2026-07-281h 03
Chatting With Slava The JordanianDiscovering Palestinian Intellect | The Hidden Language of Clothing, Culture & Heritage with Haitham KhraishiSend us Fan MailWhat if the clothes we wear are telling stories most of us have forgotten?In this fascinating episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Dr. Slava Al Nubulsi welcomes returning guest and cultural researcher Haitham Khraishi for a powerful conversation exploring Palestinian intellect through the lens of traditional clothing, cultural identity, and heritage preservation.From the symbolism stitched into garments to the practical genius behind traditional dress, this episode uncovers how fashion became a silent language—communicating identity, occupation, geography, faith, and resistance long before social media ever existed....
2026-07-2259 min
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastIndie Author Interview - Evan Kidwell - Young Adult FantasyEvan Kidwell was born three months premature, always the smallest kid in the room and the easiest target. From grade school through junior year of high school, bullying was constant. Books were his escape. Fantasy worlds were where he survived.Now he's an author.In this episode, Evan joins Side Quest Book Club to talk about Timaeus, his debut young adult fantasy novel about a hierarchy of powered individuals, a tyrannical government, and a protagonist whose superpower is resilience. We explore the childhood trauma that shaped Evan and his story, the dream that became the...
2026-07-211h 15
Chatting With Slava The JordanianTherapeutic Coaching: Finding Meaning, Purpose & Inner Alignment with Destry WardleSend us Fan MailWhat if true healing isn't about forgetting the past—but understanding it well enough to move forward?In this inspiring episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Dr. Slava welcomes Destry Wardle, Chief of Staff at The Dauphinee Group and a therapeutic coach with more than 22 years of experience helping individuals heal from grief, trauma, and life's deepest challenges.Together, they explore how therapeutic coaching bridges emotional healing with purposeful action, helping people move beyond survival into lives marked by clarity, re...
2026-07-0853 min
Chatting With Slava The JordanianBridging the Gap: An Executive's Perspective on Today's Young Workforce | Rachel CapanoSend us Fan MailThe workplace has changed—and so have the people entering it.In this thought-provoking episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Slava sits down with executive leader Rachel Capano to unpack one of the biggest challenges organizations face today: bridging the gap between experienced leadership and the emerging workforce.Together they explore why recruiting has become more difficult despite record numbers of applicants, how technology has transformed communication, and why accountability, resilience, and emotional intelligence matter more than ever.Rachel shares nearly two de...
2026-07-0157 min
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastAnnouncement: We are on break! (also, indie author interviews)🚨 Announcement 🚨We are taking a break, but we also have author interviews. Subscribe, tune in, and join us on Discord. Link in bio or the comments.Or here:https://discord.gg/z3qYKnKC3ABOUT THE SIDE QUEST BOOK CLUB PODCAST Reading is the ultimate side quest. Side Quest is a casual book club podcast full of literary adventures. Join Slava and Jonathan as they discuss the books they are reading, life, history, belief systems, and much more. Explore world-building, characters, and story development—and share some laughs along the way.New episo...
2026-06-3002 min
Chatting With Slava The JordanianFrom Invisible to Visible: The Immigrant Journey with Vasanthan RamakrishnanSend us Fan MailWhat becomes possible when immigrants are not simply expected to survive in new environments, but are truly seen, supported, and empowered to build the lives they came here to create?In Episode 58 of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Dr. Slava welcomes Vasanthan Ramakrishnan (Vas), an Indian-American immigrant, founder, advisor, and advocate whose mission is to help talented individuals become visible in systems that often overlook them.After moving from India to the United States in 2016, Vas discovered that immigration is far more than a legal process—it is...
2026-06-241h 00
Chatting With Slava The JordanianThe Truth About Life Coaching: Why High Performers Still Need Help | Dana AcklandSend us Fan MailWhat if the next level of your life isn't about learning more—but becoming more?In this powerful episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Dr. Slava sits down with global executive coach Dana Ackland from New Zealand to explore the real purpose of coaching, the misconceptions surrounding personal growth, and why even the most successful people need support.For more than 30 years, Dana has worked with leaders across industries, including finance, dentistry, construction, nonprofit organizations, design, and entrepreneurship. Her mission is simple yet profound: help people remember who th...
2026-06-101h 06
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastPride and Prejudice Part 3 - Jane Austen - Classic Literature - Romance Book - Season FinaleWe finally finished Pride & Prejudice and have thoughts. In this season finale, Shiara, Jonathan, and Slava are joined by guest Lindsay to break down Volume 3: Darcy's secret intervention, the Lydia and Wickham disaster, the Pemberley awkward run-in, and whether Elizabeth Bennet deserves her happy ending (jury's still out).We also get into why gossip is the engine of the whole book, what makes Mr. Darcy the most underrated character in classic lit, and why texting would have solved literally everything.In this episode: Darcy's Pemberley behavior explained · The "I did it for you" moment · Lydia an...
2026-06-092h 23
Chatting With Slava The JordanianBridging Generations, Leadership & Career Transitions | Dr. Tsitsi HungweSend us Fan MailIn Episode 55 of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, STJ sits down with Zimbabwean-American speaker, author, leadership strategist, and dental professional Dr. Tsitsi Hungwe for a powerful conversation on resilience, career transitions, emotional intelligence, and multigenerational leadership.From immigrating between Zimbabwe and the United States to becoming a respected voice in leadership development, Dr. Tsitsi shares how adversity, cultural identity, and intentional growth shaped her journey. She opens up about the sacrifices her family made, her inspiration to pursue dentistry, and how she transformed her experiences into a mission to help professionals...
2026-06-0359 min
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastPride & Prejudice Part 2 - Jane Austen - Classic Literature - Romance BookVolume 2 of Pride and Prejudice delivers the most talked-about proposal in English literature and Darcy somehow manages to insult the woman he's proposing to while doing it. In this episode of Side Quest Book Club, Shiara, Slava, and Jonathan break down Charlotte's calculated decision to marry Mr. Collins, Jane's disappointing trip to London, Darcy's awkward courtship strategy, and the moment Elizabeth finally learns the full truth about Wickham.Plus: a hot take on Bridgerton that may cost us some subscribers.Next week we will finish the book with a special guest.Subscribe so...
2026-06-0251 min
Chatting With Slava The JordanianToo Arab for America. Too American for the Arab World | Dr. SlavaSend us Fan MailIn this deeply personal solo episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, STJ reflects on her journey from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to the United States and the emotional complexity of navigating identity between two cultures.As a Muslim Arab woman raised in a sheltered environment who later pursued education and professional success in America, Dr. Slava opens up about the tension of feeling “too American” in the Arab world and “too Arab” in America.She shares how immigration forced her to develop independence, resilience, and adaptability while also confronting cultural...
2026-05-2753 min
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastPride & Prejudice Part 1 - Jane Austen - Classic Literature - Romance BookIn this episode, Shiara, Slava, and Jonathan dig into Volume 1 of Pride and Prejudice, and things get surprisingly heated. We break down why Jane Austen was basically living her own novel, why Mrs. Bennet is actually more tragic than she is crazy, and why Mr. Darcy is either the most misunderstood man in literary history — or just a really well-dressed snob.Also: Jonathan was not bamboozled by Wickham (for the wrong reasons), Slava almost ruined Thanksgiving, and we had a full debate about the Georgian vs. Victorian era that started before church and ended on air....
2026-05-261h 07
Chatting With Slava The JordanianLiving With MS: The Healthcare Battle No One Prepares You ForSend us Fan MailIn Episode 53 of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Dr. Slava sits down with returning guest Naio, a first-generation Dominican American, for one of the most raw and important conversations yet.After being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in 2022, Naio opens up about the physical symptoms that changed her life, the emotional toll of living with a chronic illness, and the harsh reality of navigating the American healthcare system.From insurance denials and expensive medical testing to language barriers and lack of transparency in healthcare, this episode exposes the hidden...
2026-05-2056 min
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastPaper Roses Part 3 - Debbie Show - True Story - Thriller - Historical Fiction BookDebbie Show joins the SideQuest crew to talk about all of it — what really happened, what she changed, and why she hired a developmental editor for two years instead of just writing the book she could have written the day her sister was arrested. We get into bibliotherapy, writing as trauma processing, the Kirkus review, and why developmental editors might be better than therapists. Slava also drops one of the most honest things anyone has said on this show. If this book moved you — leave Debbie a review. She earned it.ABOUT THE BOOKWhen...
2026-05-191h 22
Chatting With Slava The JordanianTherapy, Tradition & The Modern Mind: Navigating Mental Health in a Post-COVID WorldSend us Fan MailIn this thought-provoking episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Slava sits down with Elizabeth Shahid, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and founder of Your Story Therapy, for a powerful conversation about the growing role of therapy in modern American culture.From the emotional aftermath of COVID-19 to the pressures of social media, shifting family dynamics, and the silent struggles of younger generations, this episode dives deep into why more people than ever are seeking support for their mental health.Elizabeth shares insights from over 13 years in the...
2026-05-131h 00
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastPaper Roses Part 2 - Debbie Show - True Story - Thriller - Historical Fiction BookWe're back to wrap up Paper Roses by debut indie author Debbie Show, and she did not disappoint. In Part 2, we cover the second half of this semi-autobiographical slice-of-life novel: betrayal, financial fraud, ethical spirals, forgiveness, and one of the most satisfying endings we've seen from a first-time author.We also explore why writing is a powerful tool for processing trauma. Slava shares an update on his autobiographical horror short story, and we discuss how slowing down to write or journal can change how you see your own story.Tune in, then go show Debbie...
2026-05-121h 06
Chatting With Slava The JordanianCriticism Means You’re Visible: A Solo Reflection with Dr. SlavaSend us Fan MailIn this solo episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Dr. Slava reflects on what it means to face criticism as a newcomer in the podcast space and how to respond without losing your voice, vision, or peace.She breaks down the difference between constructive feedback, misunderstanding, and emotional judgment disguised as critique. With honesty and perspective, Dr. Slava reminds creators, leaders, and everyday people that not every opinion deserves access to your energy.This episode is a powerful reminder to stay focused, protect your creative space, and keep...
2026-05-061h 01
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastPaper Roses Part 1 - Debby Show - True Story - Thriller - Historical Fiction BookWhat happens when family secrets span generations? When loyalty and survival become entangled with trauma?In Part 1 of our deep dive into Paper Roses by Debby Show, we're introduced to 13-year-old Abigail in 1970s San Jose as her world spirals into chaos—all before breakfast. From her brilliant but troubled younger sister to a mother medicated into numbness and a father whose absence is deafening, this opening section sets the stage for a haunting exploration of inherited dysfunction.ABOUT THE BOOKWhen Abigail Jones learns of her sister Nikki’s third arrest, she’s pulled...
2026-05-051h 16
Chatting With Slava The JordanianThe Unicorn Generation: Classical Values in a Modern American WomanSend us Fan MailIn today’s fast-moving culture, where attention is currency and image often outweighs substance, traditional values can feel like a lost language. But every now and then, you come across someone who challenges that narrative completely.In this episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, host Dr. Slava sits down with Taylor—a Gen Z professional —who represents a rare balance of modern ambition and classical discipline.This conversation unpacks what it looks like to navigate today’s world while staying rooted in values l...
2026-04-2958 min
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastCrime and Punishment Part 4 - Fyodor Dostoevsky - Classic Literature - Russian LiteratureRaskolnikov finally confesses — but does he ever actually believe he did anything wrong? We're joined by special guest J.F. Ramos to close out Crime and Punishment with hot takes on guilt, redemption, nihilism, and what Dostoevsky was really trying to say in that epilogue. We also get into small talk as a gateway to real connection, why your friend count matters more than your therapist, and somehow end up comparing Raskolnikov to Holden Caulfield. Next episode, we're reading Paper Roses by indie author Debbie Shaw — drop your Crime and Punishment takes in the comments before we move...
2026-04-281h 50
Chatting With Slava The JordanianFlags, Identity & Belonging: What We Carry Across BordersSend us Fan MailWhat does a flag really represent—and why does it hit differently when you’re an immigrant?In this powerful conversation, Dr.Slava sits down with returning guest Haitham Khraishi to unpack the deeper meaning behind flags—not just as national symbols, but as emotional anchors tied to identity, belonging, and lived experience.They go beyond surface-level history and tap into something more real: the psychological weight of carrying two identities at once.🚩 What We Break Down in This Episode: The origins of flags—f...
2026-04-2257 min
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastCrime and Punishment Part 3 - Fyodor Dostoevsky - Classic Literature - Russian LiteratureJonathan and Slava are back, and again they've dragged Kris and Josh into the chaos. In Part 3, Porfiry plays mind games, Raskolnikov slowly unravels, a painter randomly confesses to a murder he didn't commit, and Katerina remains everyone's least favorite character. Nobody is okay. Not the characters. Not the hosts. Not the guests. Especially not Josh.ABOUT THE BOOKIn the bleak heat of 19th-century St. Petersburg, Rodion Raskolnikov, a brilliant but destitute former student, wanders the streets nursing a dangerous theory. He believes that "extraordinary" men are above the moral law of the masses...
2026-04-211h 31
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastCrime and Punishment Part 2 - Fyodor Dostoevsky - Classic Literature - Russian LiteratureThe gang continues its trek through St. Petersburg. No pawnbrokers were harmed during the filming of this episode. Join us as we examine the complex themes of Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment,' including Raskolnikov's psychology, the critique of the Great Man Theory, and the characters' moral dilemmas. This episode provides insights into morality, pride, and the metaphysical forces that shape human choices.RESOURCES TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND THE BOOKDostoevsky’s "Crime and Punishment": A Reader’s Guide (Cultural Syllabus): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Q8RRZ7H?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fe...
2026-04-141h 27
Chatting With Slava The JordanianFrom Employee to Owner: The Real Truth About EntrepreneurshipSend us Fan MailEntrepreneurship isn’t glamorous—it’s intentional.In Episode 47, Slava the Jordanian sits down with Michael Wilkie and Dr. Ihab to break down the real journey of building a business from the ground up.From years of preparation to finally taking the leap, they share the mindset shifts, discipline, and systems required to succeed—not just start.This episode challenges the idea that motivation drives success and instead highlights the importance of consistency, structure, and resilience.If you’re building something—or thinking about it—this is a must...
2026-04-0859 min
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastCrime and Punishment Part 1 - Fyodor Dostoevsky - Classic Literature - Russian LiteratureKris joins us to discuss another serialized classic. This time it is Fyodor Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment.RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODEDostoevsky’s "Crime and Punishment": A Reader’s Guide (Cultural Syllabus): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Q8RRZ7H?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_digi_asin_title_351Cliff's Notes: https://www.cliffsnotes.com/literature/c/crime-and-punishment/book-summarySuper Summary (least helpful, but worth consulting): https://www.supersummary.com/crime-and-punishment/summary/?searchId=78e20184-cb8a-4498-8570-a1d06cb38115&searchPosition=1ABOUT THE BOOKIn t...
2026-04-071h 16
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastBONUS MINI EPISODE: The Worst Book Ever Written - Crime and Punishment - DostoevskyIn this mini-episode, Jonathan recounts how he came to hate Crime and Punishment. Not to worry, he eventually came around.ABOUT THE BOOKIn the bleak heat of 19th-century St. Petersburg, Rodion Raskolnikov, a brilliant but destitute former student, wanders the streets nursing a dangerous theory. He believes that "extraordinary" men are above the moral law of the masses and have the right—even the duty—to commit crimes for the greater good.To prove his superiority, Raskolnikov executes a cold-blooded plan to murder an unscrupulous old pawnbroker. The "perfect crime" quickly spirals into...
2026-04-0211 min
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastANNOUNCEMENT: Indie Author UprisingCalling all indie authors! Join us here on YouTube to chat about books, stories, and promote your book. ABOUT THE SIDE QUEST BOOK CLUB PODCAST Reading is the ultimate side quest. Side Quest is a casual book club podcast full of literary adventures. Join Slava and Jonathan as they discuss the books they are reading, life, history, belief systems, and much more. Explore world-building, characters, and story development—and share some laughs along the way.New episodes drop every TUES. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO VERSION This is a video version of our...
2026-04-0105 min
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastCrime and Punishment - Preamble - Fyodor Dostoevsky - Classic - Russian LiteratureIn this mini-episode, Slava sets the context for understanding Fyodor Dostoevsky's classic, Crime and Punishment.ABOUT THE BOOKIn the bleak heat of 19th-century St. Petersburg, Rodion Raskolnikov, a brilliant but destitute former student, wanders the streets nursing a dangerous theory. He believes that "extraordinary" men are above the moral law of the masses and have the right—even the duty—to commit crimes for the greater good.To prove his superiority, Raskolnikov executes a cold-blooded plan to murder an unscrupulous old pawnbroker. The "perfect crime" quickly spirals into a psychological nightmare. Haunted by g...
2026-03-3132 min
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastProject Hail Mary - Movie Adaptation Review - Andy Weir - Phil Lord - Christopher MillerJonathan, Slava, Spenser, and Josh watched the recent Project Hail Mary movie and had some thoughts...ABOUT THE MOVIE The wait is finally over! Project Hail Mary, the long-awaited adaptation of Andy Weir's bestselling novel, is officially in theaters and IMAX. Directed by the visionary duo Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (Spider-Verse, The LEGO Movie), this sci-fi epic stars Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace—a middle-school science teacher who wakes up millions of miles from home with no memory of how he got there. He soon realizes he is humanity's last hope to stop the Ast...
2026-03-2521 min
Chatting With Slava The JordanianToo Foreign, Too American: The Identity Struggle No One Talks AboutSend us Fan MailIn this powerful episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, host STJ (Dr. Slava) sits down with returning guests Naio and Giselle to unpack a conversation that hits deep—identity, emotional intelligence, and what it really takes to navigate life between cultures.As first-generation American women with Latino heritage, both guests bring real-world insight from their work in healthcare and social services, where understanding people is not optional—it’s essential.This episode breaks down the difference between self-awareness and social awareness, and why mastering both i...
2026-03-2556 min
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastBloodline Part 3 - Will Wight - Progression Fantasy Book - Anime in Book FormWe're still on Cradle, Side Questers. But this is our last episode covering this book. We are on the ninth book in Will Wight's Cradle series, Bloodline. And it gets a little spicy. Frankly, it's embarrassing. But only for Jonathan.ABOUT THE BOOKIn Bloodline (Cradle Book 9) by Will Wight, Lindon returns to Sacred Valley to evacuate his family and villagers before the Wandering Titan Dreadgod destroys the area. Although he possesses great power, an ancient curse limits his abilities, complicating his efforts as he encounters resistant villagers and strained family relationships.A...
2026-03-241h 37
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastBloodline Part 2 - Will Wight - Progression Fantasy Book - Anime in Book FormWe're still on Cradle, Side Questers. We are on the ninth book in Will Wight's Cradle series, Bloodline. And it gets a little spicy. Frankly, it's embarrassing. But only for Jonathan.ABOUT THE BOOKIn Bloodline (Cradle Book 9) by Will Wight, Lindon returns to Sacred Valley to evacuate his family and villagers before the Wandering Titan Dreadgod destroys the area. Although he possesses great power, an ancient curse limits his abilities, complicating his efforts as he encounters resistant villagers and strained family relationships.ABOUT THE SIDE QUEST BOOK CLUB PODCAST Reading is...
2026-03-171h 10
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastBloodline Part 1 - Will Wight - Progression Fantasy Book - Anime in Book FormThis week, we go back to Cradle, Side Questers. We are on the ninth book in Will Wight's Cradle series, Bloodline. And it gets a little spicy. Frankly, it's embarrassing. But only for Jonathan.ABOUT THE BOOKIn Bloodline (Cradle Book 9) by Will Wight, Lindon returns to Sacred Valley to evacuate his family and villagers before the Wandering Titan Dreadgod destroys the area. Although he possesses great power, an ancient curse limits his abilities, complicating his efforts as he encounters resistant villagers and strained family relationships.ABOUT THE SIDE QUEST BOOK CLUB P...
2026-03-091h 34
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastPaper Roses - Author Interview with Debby ShowThis time, we sit down with author Debby Show. We talk generational trauma and her debut novel, Paper Novels. Author Debby Show is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and School Psychologist based in California. With years of experience with individuals and families, she brings a deep understanding of human behavior, relationships, and generational dynamics to her fiction.00:00 Introduction to Debbie Show and 'Paper Roses.'10:10 The Role of the Scapegoat in Families17:47 Understanding Intergenerational Trauma26:07 The Impact of Debbie's Sister's Actions39:06 The Nature vs. Nurture Debate41:45 Writing Advice for Aspiring Authors
2026-03-0549 min
Chatting With Slava The JordanianGrowing Up Between Two Worlds with Haitham KhraishiSend us Fan MailIn this powerful episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, host Dr. Slava (STJ) sits down with Haitham Khraishi, a Palestinian-American storyteller whose life has been shaped by navigating two cultures, two identities, and two worlds.Born in the Washington DC area and raised between Maryland and Palestine, Haitham shares the emotional and cultural realities of growing up in the Palestinian diaspora. From childhood memories during times of geopolitical conflict to the struggle of feeling “Palestinian in America and American in Palestine,” his journey reflects the...
2026-03-041h 03
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastVitalerium: Descent into the Void Part 4 - Nicholas Keating Casbarro - Sci-fi Cyberpunk Dystopian BookHey Side Questers! We are back with part 4 of our discussion of Nicholas Keating Casbarro's Vitalerium: Descent into the Void. Nick joins us for this final episode. We get a little taste of the next book in the series.ABOUT THE BOOKNearly six centuries have passed since humanity discovered vitalerium, which ushered in a golden age of space exploration and colonization. Planet Deorum’s society is centered around this illustrious, gravity-bending blue crystal. The year is 2701.Following a near-fatal disaster, roughneck freelancer Roman Matthews becomes unwittingly trapped at the center of a ha...
2026-03-031h 59
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastVitalerium: Descent into the Void Part 3- Nicholas Keating Casbarro - Sci-fi Cyberpunk Dystopian BookHey Side Questers! We are back with part 3 of our discussion of Nicholas Keating Casbarro's Vitalerium: Descent into the Void.ABOUT THE BOOKNearly six centuries have passed since humanity discovered vitalerium, which ushered in a golden age of space exploration and colonization. Planet Deorum’s society is centered around this illustrious, gravity-bending blue crystal. The year is 2701.Following a near-fatal disaster, roughneck freelancer Roman Matthews becomes unwittingly trapped at the center of a harrowing conspiracy. Hunted by Deorum’s government, the Coalition for Prosperity, Roman must use his deadly skillset to survive agai...
2026-02-241h 31
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastVitalerium: Descent into the Void Part 2- Nicholas Keating Casbarro - Sci-fi Cyberpunk Dystopian BookHey Side Questers! We are back with part 2 of our discussion of Nicholas Keating Casbarro's Vitalerium: Descent into the Void.ABOUT THE BOOKNearly six centuries have passed since humanity discovered vitalerium, which ushered in a golden age of space exploration and colonization. Planet Deorum’s society is centered around this illustrious, gravity-bending blue crystal. The year is 2701.Following a near-fatal disaster, roughneck freelancer Roman Matthews becomes unwittingly trapped at the center of a harrowing conspiracy. Hunted by Deorum’s government, the Coalition for Prosperity, Roman must use his deadly skillset to survive agai...
2026-02-171h 21
Chatting With Slava The JordanianRanim Shaheen - From Palestine to Space: The Woman Breaking Barriers in AerospaceSend us Fan MailWhat does it take to rise beyond displacement, doubt, and rejection — and reach for the stars?In this powerful special edition of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, STJ sits down with Ranim Shaheen, one of the first Palestinian American women selected on a path to space. From her family’s beginnings in Gaza and Ramallah to growing up in Houston, Texas, Ranim’s journey reflects resilience, identity, and relentless ambition.Currently contributing to the development of next-generation spacesuits that will return humans to the lunar surface, Ranim’s path w...
2026-02-1155 min
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastVitalerium: Descent into the Void Part 1 - Nicholas Keating Casbarro - Sci-fi Cyberpunk Dystopian BookHey Side Questers! Sorry about the late upload. Today, we dive into the first part of our discussion of Nicholas Keating Casbarro's Vitalerium: Descent into the Void.ABOUT THE BOOKNearly six centuries have passed since humanity discovered vitalerium, which ushered in a golden age of space exploration and colonization. Planet Deorum’s society is centered around this illustrious, gravity-bending blue crystal. The year is 2701.Following a near-fatal disaster, roughneck freelancer Roman Matthews becomes unwittingly trapped at the center of a harrowing conspiracy. Hunted by Deorum’s government, the Coalition for Prosperity, Roman must...
2026-02-111h 22
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastShe Had Glass Eyes Part 2 - Indie Author Interview with C.S. SchiavoneWe sat down with author and musician Callie Sioux Schiavone. Her book, She Had Glass Eyes, really drew us in. It explores how humanity and technology connect, blurring the line between reality and the narrator’s imagination.Callie Sioux is a creative alchemist who uses multimedia to turn real-life adventures into fiction and entertainment. She is an author, musician, entrepreneur, podcaster, and music venue owner. Raised as a ranch kid in New Mexico, she writes stories, songs, films, and audio dramas that capture wide-open spaces, grit, and persistence. 1232, her audio epic, is a behemoth project that launched he...
2026-02-031h 52
Chatting With Slava The JordanianTwo Worlds, One Reality: Immigrant Women, Mental Health, and Social AwarenessSend us Fan MailIn this powerful and deeply reflective conversation, Slava sits down with Gisselle Alvarez, a certified phlebotomist and first-generation immigrant, to explore how two women from opposite ends of the world experienced strikingly similar realities growing up in conservative immigrant households.This episode unpacks the unspoken truths around mental health in immigrant families—how cultural expectations, silence, and survival modes shape the way trauma is processed, especially when childhood bullying goes unaddressed.Together, Slava and Gisselle examine how early experiences influence parenting styles, emotional resilience, and self-awareness, while al...
2026-01-281h 03
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastShe Had Glass Eyes - C.S. Schiavone - Victorian Gothic - Short Story - Indie AuthorOur discussion of She Had Glass Eyes, a book by C.S. Schiavone that explores how humanity and technology connect and blurs the line between reality and the narrator's imagination.00:00 Introduction to 'She Had Glass Eyes'10:04 Character Analysis: Dilly the Mortician20:00 Themes of Obsession and Madness30:02 Writing Style and Historical ContextSocials: @calliesioux @1232audioepic Audio Epic https://audio-epic.com/ & https://1232audioepic.bandcamp.com/album/season-one-1232Fundraising link: https://audio-epic.com/1232-faq#YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@calliesiouxJOIN THE GUILD 🌐 Official Website / Quest Log:https...
2026-01-2734 min
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastAuthor Interview - Nicholas Keating Casbarro - Vitalerium Decent into the Void with Special SurpriseOur talk with Nicholas Keating Casbarro discussing his breakout novel Vitalerium. Nearly six centuries have passed since humanity discovered vitalerium, which ushered in a golden age of space exploration and colonization. Planet Deorum’s society is centered around this illustrious, gravity-bending blue crystal. The year is 2701.Following a near-fatal disaster, roughneck freelancer Roman Matthews becomes unwittingly trapped at the center of a harrowing conspiracy. Hunted by Deorum’s government, the Coalition for Prosperity, Roman must use his deadly skillset to survive against all odds.Roman and his band of unlikely allies will discover that...
2026-01-201h 20
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastChristmas Carol - Charle Dickens - Victorian Literature - Christmas BookHappy holidays to you all, Adventures. Thanks for tuning in. In this episode, Slava and Jonathan (joined by Josh, our intern) discuss A Christmas Carol, a classic novella by Charles Dickens, first published in 1843 and illustrated by John Leech. The story follows Ebenezer Scrooge, a wealthy miser, as he is visited by the ghosts of Jacob Marley, Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come, leading to his moral redemption and transformation.00:00 Introduction to A Christmas Carol04:12 Dickens, Context, and Victorian England08:45 Scrooge as Antihero13:30 Poverty, Class, and Social Responsibility18:40 The Ghost of Christmas...
2025-12-301h 24
Chatting With Slava The Jordanian#35 The Effect of Displacement on Immigrant Family DynamicsSend us Fan MailIn this season finale, we explore The Effect of Displacement on Immigrant Family Dynamics with special guest Gisselle Alvarez. Immigrant families often carry the weight of international conflict, cultural misunderstandings, and the stress of adapting to new environments while navigating complex legal systems. But beneath the surface, these struggles impact far more than daily routines—they shape identity, relationships, and future generations.Together with Gisselle, we unpack:The challenges immigrants face with mental health, emotional well-being, and family cohesion during assimilation.How immigrant parents reassess their belief systems an...
2025-09-241h 02
Chatting With Slava The Jordanian#30 – "Finding a Path in Dentistry as a Female Immigrant”Send us Fan MailIn this inspiring episode, Driany Cruz shares her journey of resilience, determination, and transformation as a female immigrant in the United States. From working odd jobs to entering the dental field as an assistant, Driany carved her path forward with persistence and vision—eventually rising to become a coach for dental practices.She reflects on the sacrifices her parents made to ensure she received an education, the importance of embracing bilingualism and multicultural competency as a mother of two, and the ways her belief system has evolved throughout her life. Driany’s st...
2025-08-2059 min
Chatting With Slava The Jordanian#29 Elizabeth & Dalal Shahid: Two Sisters, Two Worlds, One StorySend us Fan MailIn this heartfelt conversation, sisters Elizabeth and Dalal Shahid share their deeply personal journey as second-generation Lebanese-Palestinian American women navigating life between two worlds. Raised in Alabama, they reflect on their grandparents’ courageous decision to leave their homeland in the early 1960s, the cultural richness they carried with them, and the challenges of reconciling traditional Arab gender role expectations with modern American life.As licensed marriage and family therapists, Elizabeth and Dalal discuss how their professional paths were shaped by their cultural heritage, the power of education, and their grandmother’s unwa...
2025-08-131h 03
Chatting With Slava The Jordanian#27 Robotics, Roots, and Relief: A Conversation with Tarek Abu-JabarahSend us Fan MailIn this powerful episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, we’re joined by Tarek Abu-Jabarah, an electrical engineer by trade and a community organizer by heart. With over two decades of experience in robotics and automation — from building assembly lines for Ford and GM to leading programs at Motorola, Amazon, Google, and Symbotic — Tarek’s career is as impressive as his passion for people.But beyond the engineering world, Tarek is committed to humanitarian impact. As the current president of the Boston chapter of PCRF (Palestine Children’s Relief Fund), he leads e...
2025-07-301h 02
Chatting With Slava The Jordanian#24 Naomi’s Story: Love, Motherhood & BecomingSend us Fan MailIn this heartfelt episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, we sit down with Naomi—a proud first-generation Dominican American—who opens up about her powerful journey of resilience, love, and transformation. Becoming a mother at just 16, Naomi shares how she navigated early motherhood while pursuing her education, chasing her dreams, and eventually finding a career she loves.Naomi reflects on what brought her family to the United States, how her circumstances impacted family dynamics and health, and the pivotal figure who became her mentor and source of strength. Through it all...
2025-07-101h 03
Chatting With Slava The Jordanian#23 From Pain to Purpose: Dr. Slava’s Journey of Resilience, Identity, and LegacySend us Fan MailIn this deeply personal solo episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Dr. Slava steps into the spotlight—not just as your host, but as the story herself. With unfiltered honesty, she shares her powerful journey as an Arab American immigrant woman who transformed struggle into legacy.From growing up with undiagnosed dyslexia and overcoming academic barriers, to navigating cultural expectations and family pressures, Dr. Slava takes us through the grit and grace that defined her pursuit of higher education in the United States.But the most defining chapter ca...
2025-07-0255 min
Chatting With Slava The Jordanian#21 Rooted in Resilience: Dr. Nour Alzubaidi’s Journey from Jordan to South BostonSend us Fan MailIn this inspiring episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Dr. Slava sits down with Palestinian American dentist Dr. Nour Alzubaidi, a remarkable woman whose journey bridges continents, cultures, and callings.Born and raised in Jordan, Dr. Nour brought with her a strong sense of community and purpose when she moved to the United States to pursue her dental career. Now based in South Boston, she shares how she navigated cultural adaptation, language barriers, and professional pressures while remaining deeply grounded in her heritage.This conversation explores...
2025-06-1858 min
Chatting With Slava The JordanianDiscovering Palestinian Intellects: From Refugee Camps to Global ImpactSend us Fan Mail"My name is Nada Abukishk, and this is my story…"In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Dr. Slava Abdelrehim sits down with Palestinian Jordanian American epidemiologist Nada Abukishk, a global health scholar with a remarkable story of resilience, intellect, and global impact.Nada reflects on her earliest memories as a child growing up in a refugee camp in the 1980s, and the defining moment when she realized she wanted her life to be about creating change. Through courage, education, and grit, she went on to earn de...
2025-05-281h 00
Chatting With Slava The JordanianFrom Brooklyn to Breakthroughs: Gisselle Alvarez on Culture, Motherhood, and the Power of MindsetSend us Fan MailIn Episode 15 of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, host Dr. Slava Abdelrehim sits down with Gisselle Alvarez, a certified phlebotomist, content creator, and proud first-generation Dominican American, to share a heartfelt journey of identity, migration, and personal evolution.Gisselle opens up about her family’s move from Brooklyn, NY to Lawrence, MA, and eventually to New Hampshire, weaving together a powerful narrative that explores the beauty and struggle of growing up between cultures. Now a wife and mother, Gisselle reflects on the emotional sh...
2025-05-071h 06
Chatting With Slava The JordanianDiscovering Palestinian Intellects: Dr. Maher Massis on Legacy, Education, and the Immigrant MindsetSend us Fan MailPart of the Discovering Palestinian Intellects SeriesIn this powerful and thought-provoking episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Dr. Slava launches her special series “Discovering Palestinian Intellects” by welcoming the brilliant Dr. Maher Massis—a Palestinian-American scholar, entrepreneur, author, and advocate whose life story is as inspiring as his mission.Born in Dahran, Saudi Arabia to Palestinian diaspora parents, Dr. Massis shares the footsteps of his immigration journey—from high school to earning his Ph.D. in International Relations in the United States. He reflects...
2025-04-1659 min
Chatting With Slava The JordanianFrom Egypt with Love—A Story of Triumph & Resilience 🇪🇬Send us Fan MailAt just two years old, Dr. Ihab M. Abdelrehim embarked on a life-changing journey when his parents left everything they knew in Egypt to build a future in the United States. Their sacrifice set the foundation for a story filled with struggle, perseverance, and success.In this powerful episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Dr. Slava sits down with Dr. Ihab to explore:✅ The cultural struggles, discrimination, and prejudice he faced growing up✅ How he turned ad...
2025-03-051h 06
Chatting With Slava The JordanianNavigating Cairo’s Organized Chaos—My Egyptian Journey with Dr. SlavaSend us Fan MailIn this captivating solo episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Dr. Slava takes listeners on a deeply personal journey through her first visit to North Africa, specifically Egypt. She shares her experiences of navigating the vibrant yet chaotic streets of Cairo, where life flows through a unique rhythm of organized chaos.Dr. Slava delves into the resilient Egyptian mindset—a remarkable ability to find joy and purpose despite the daily challenges they face. Through her keen observations, she explores how Egyptians champion life with op...
2025-02-2657 min
Chatting With Slava The JordanianWelcome to Chatting With Slava the JordanianSend us Fan MailWelcome to Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, where stories of resilience, innovation, and success come to life. In this trailer, your host, Dr. Slava Shaker Al-Nabulsi, introduces you to the heart and soul of the podcast. Born and raised in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with roots in Jordan and Palestine, Dr. Slava shares her remarkable journey of breaking barriers, escaping limitations, and building a thriving career as an entrepreneur and franchise creator.This podcast is dedicated to celebrating the voices of immigrant entrepreneurs, visionaries, and change-makers who have defied odds and turned...
2025-01-2503 min
Chatting With Slava The JordanianIntroducing Your Host, Slava the Jordanian and Co-host J.D. YusefSend us Fan MailIn the premiere episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, meet your hosts, Dr. Slava Abdelrehim and J.D. Yusif, as they share their inspiring journeys as first-generation American immigrants. Together, they embark on a powerful mission to inspire others who dream of stepping into a new world to pursue their goals.Slava and J.D. reflect on the challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned from leaving their homelands to build a new life in America. This episode lays the foundation for a series dedicated to empowering individuals with the mindset needed...
2025-01-2527 min
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastWarbreaker Part 1 - Brandon Sanderson - Fantasy BookJoin Slava and Jonathan on Nalthis as they delve into a story of two cities and two sisters with the Royal Locks. This week, we begin Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson. This was Slava's first Cosmere book, and he loved it.Our IG Channel | Our TikTok Channel | Music by HoliznaCC0v
2024-04-0257 min
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastSurvivor Part 2 - Chuck Palahniuk - Dark Comedy Book - Psychological Fiction BookSlava and Jonathan are joined by Jess (a friend of Slava's from restaurant days of old) to do another nose dive into Chuck Palahniuk's Survivor.Our IG Channel | Our TikTok Channel | Music by HoliznaCC0v
2023-12-051h 23
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastThe Exorcist Part 2 - William Peter Blatty - Horror Book - Supernatural Fiction BookSlava and Jonathan go spooky for October and discuss one of Slava's favorite books, The Exorcist, by William Blatty. This is part 2 of 3.Our IG Channel | Our TikTok Channel | Music by HoliznaCC0vArt by Bill Gold, Movie Poster, The Exorcist, 1973.
2023-10-1746 min
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastThe Exorcist Part 1 - William Peter Blatty - Horror Book - Supernatural Fiction BookSlava and Jonathan go spooky for October and discuss one of Slava's favorite books, The Exorcist, by William BlattyOur IG Channel | Our TikTok Channel | Music by HoliznaCC0vArt by Bill Gold, Movie Poster, The Exorcist, 1973.
2023-10-0348 min
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastThe Way of Kings Part 10 - Brandon Sanderson - Fantasy Book - Progression Fantasy BookThis one might be our best one yet! Spencer, a fellow Cosmerian, joins Slava and Jonathan, and they discuss Slava's readthrough of The Way of Kings and share what characters they like best.Our IG Channel | Our TikTok Channel | Music by HoliznaCC0v
2023-04-181h 20
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastThe Way of Kings Part 8 - Brandon Sanderson - Fantasy Book - Progression Fantasy BookSlava and Jonathan go through chapters 64 through 69 in Brandon Sanderson's The Way of Kings. We discover that Slava and Jonathan have different definitions of the word avalanche.Our IG Channel | Our TikTok Channel | Music by HoliznaCC0v
2023-04-041h 07
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastThe Way of Kings Part 6 - Brandon Sanderson - Fantasy Book - Progression Fantasy BookSlava and Jonathan continue their quest into Brandon Sanderson's The Way of Kings. Slava is sick, and Jonathan is getting ready for a trip, but that won't stop them from discussing chapters 46 - 51 and Interludes 7 - 9. This is part six of ten for this book.Our IG Channel | Our TikTok Channel | Music by HoliznaCC0v
2023-03-2151 min
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastThe Way of Kings Part 2 - Brandon Sanderson - Fantasy Book - Progression Fantasy BookSlava and Jonathan dive into the second part of a ten-part series on Brandon Sanderson's The Way of Kings. The guys discuss the first three interludes and chapters 12 - 17. Our IG Channel | Our TikTok Channel | Music by HoliznaCC0v
2023-02-211h 09
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastThe Way of Kings Part 1 - Brandon Sanderson - Fantasy Book - Progression Fantasy BookSlava and Jonathan are tackling a ten-part series on Brandon Sanderson's The Way of Kings. The guys discuss the prelude, prologue, and first eleven chapters.Our IG Channel | Our TikTok Channel | Music by HoliznaCC0v
2023-02-1458 min
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastThe Raven and The Tell-Tale Heart - Edgar Allan Poe - Gothic LiteratureSlava and Jonathan discuss two of Edgar Allan Poe's works -- The Raven and The Tell-Tale Heart. Side quests and madness ensue. Our IG Channel | Our TikTok Channel | Music by HoliznaCC0v Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-0753 min
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastDagon - HP Lovecraft - Horror Fiction BookSlava and Jonathan discuss H.P. Lovecraft's short story Dagon. The guys dive into some mythology and old religions that Lovecraft (most likely) pulled his ideas from to build the Chtulu universe and its great monsters.Our IG Channel | Our TikTok Channel | Music by HoliznaCC0v
2023-01-3133 min
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastA Study in Emerald - Neil Gaiman - Science Fiction Book - Crime/Mystery BookSlava and Jonathan discuss A Study in Emerald, a short story by Neil Gaiman from his Fragile Things collection, combining the worlds of Arthur Conan Doyle and H. P. Lovecraft. The guys focus on the story's numerous allusions or lack thereof.Our IG Channel | Our TikTok Channel | Music by HoliznaCC0v
2023-01-2450 min
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastUmney's Last Case - Stephen King - Thriller - Detective - Horror BookSlava and Jonathan discuss Stephen King's Umney's Last Case, originally published in his 1993 short story collection, Nightmares & Dreamscapes. The story, a Raymond Chandler pastiche, follows a private investigator named Clyde Umney on the last day in what he knows as the "real world." Join the guys as they talk about what fascinated them in this tale of a hardboiled detective's world coming undone. Our IG Channel | Our TikTok Channel | Music by HoliznaCC0v
2023-01-1727 min
The Side Quest Book Club PodcastShadows for Silence in the Forest of Hell - Brandon Sanderson - Fantasy BookSlava and Jonathan discuss Shadows for Silence in the Forest of Hell, a short story by Brandon Sanderson from the Dangerous Women Anthology edited by George R.R. Martin and Gardner Dozois. The guys look at some of the elements of the short story that fascinated them. Jonathan admits he is only the second biggest fan of Brandon Sanderson. Our IG Channel | Our TikTok Channel | Music by HoliznaCC0v
2023-01-1037 min
The Time Is Now! with Dr. Slava ShutWhat is the meaning of Hanukkah? | Dr. Slava on the History and Importance of HanukkahOn a special episode of the Time is Now podcast, Dr. Slava speaks about the history and meaning of Hanukkah, and what he does in his own life to celebrate it. Listen as he discusses the prayers, the food, and the celebrations of this very special day!
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2022-12-2317 min
The Time Is Now! with Dr. Slava ShutHow to Turn Burnout Into Success! | Stacy Serrano Turns the Tables on Dr. SlavaThis week, Dr. Slava finds himself the one answering questions, not the other way around! Gen Z entrepreneur turns the table to question Dr. Slava on what he's up to now, how he manages to stick to his routine, and what young entrepreneurs should do about burnout.
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2022-10-2131 min
The Time Is Now! with Dr. Slava ShutThe World is Built on Kindness and Growth | What Yom Kippur Means To Dr. SlavaOn this special episode, Dr. Slava discusses the importance of Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism.
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2022-10-1411 minThe Time Is Now! with Dr. Slava ShutProof That INVESTING Is Exactly What You Are Looking For! | Special Dr. Slava PresentationWatch a special presentation by Dr. Slava regarding wealth management and fulfilling your dreams!
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2022-10-0711 minThe Time Is Now! with Dr. Slava ShutMakes Makes DR. SLAVA Different From YouThis week you will SMILE, find GRATITUDE, and be incredibly ENCOURAGED.
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This week I’m honored to share with you the truly incredible - ME! Dr. Slava Shut.
Dr. Slava talks about his upbringing as a Ukrainian immigrant in the 1980s, how he overcame bullying as a child, and what makes him su...
2022-08-2622 min
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