Sumi and Samya's The Podfast: Recent Episodes
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A podcast for hungry muslims and curious people brought to you by journalists Sumi (@coveredinlayers) and Samya (@samyahafsaoui).
You've read her books, but have you heard her story? Author S.K. Ali (Love from A to Z, Saints and Misfits) joins Sumi and Samya to discuss her journey to becoming a bestselling author.
She's a traveler, journalist and social media content creator. Adin moved to Belgium with her husband after building up her impressive career as a journalist in Indonesia. Sumi and Samya talk to Adin about 'starting over' in a new country.
Sumi and Samya discuss the awkward intersection between their muslim identity and their professions.
Sumi and Samya discuss the influence non-muslim friends have had/and have on their lives.
Sumi and Samya talk about their jobs again. Which...is nothing new. But! They also gives tips and tricks to getting your dream job. Spoiler: communication, communication communication.
Sumi and Samya both have a bit of a bad habit...they say yes to way too many things. How are you supposed to manage your time when you love what you do and do what you love? Is it time to say 'bye bye bye' to some of your projects?
He is a man of faith, song and has got a lot going on. Zach Matari a.k.a. Zachary a.k.a. your new favorite thing to come out of the Jersey Shore joins Sumi and Samya for a slightly chaotic but fun talk about being muslim while making music.
It's the Sunday episode! Where Sumi and Samya freely discuss what's on their minds. This time, it's football and some embarrassing memories.
You know the drill. You're parents are on the phone and all of a sudden you're being forced to say hi to a family member you barely knew existed. Sumi and Samya discuss the relationship with their family and the Moroccan language.
Headscarf on, fall in love, headscarf off. But why? Sumi and Samya discuss the importance of propper representation of hijabi wearers in fiction.
Based on the popular New York Times article, Sumi and Samya answer Set 1 of the '36 Questions to Get To Know Someone' list.
Dating apps, non-muslims and being a vegetarian. This episode went from 0 to fascism REAL quick.
It's our first Sunday episode! On Sundays we leave the seriousness aside even more and give you a random collection of what's been on our minds. A unique look into the psyche of a 20-something muslim. So naturally, we ended on a jingle-belly note.
So, what's it like growing up and living in Europe as a muslim you may wonder? We're talking about it!
Not even water? Why are you eating? Two classics in the Ramadan ask me anything catalogue. Sumi and Samya discuss eating food in prayer rooms and avoiding bad breath.
Ramadan Mubarak! Everyday Sumi and Samya will join you on your iftar for about 20 minutes of banter. But who are these mysterious hijabi ladies from Europe you may wonder...