No More Wahala, Inshallah: Recent Episodes
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No More Wahala, Inshallah is the brainchild of Kiwi-born Iraqi Australian, Ayah Sahib, and Nigeran American Australian, Eyitoritse Mojuetan. They laugh, cry, and rant about the things that make life as a POC that little bit harder; waking up, praying that there will be no trouble today.
We would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we are recording and residing on. We acknowledge that the land of so-called Australia was stolen, and sovereignty was never ceded.
Produced and edited by Antonio Sosa.
In the season finale of No More Wahala, Inshallah we talk all things Eid and Christmas! Christmas may have passed but Eid is on the horizon, so let's chat about the multiple Eids Muslim celebrate, and what it’s like for Ayah as an Iraqi-Australian diaspora kid. We also take a dive into the bizarre, random, hilarious, lowkey racist things Muslims experience around Christmas time. We chat about interfaith celebrations, the capitalist and secular nature of Christmas these days, and how ‘Toritse celebrates Christmas. So come along to listen and laugh with us here at No More Wahala, Inshallah.
CW: Discussion of racialised violence, sexual violence, and patriarchy, discussion of Alan Kurdi.
In this episode of No More Wahala, Inshallah we delve into one of the many complex positions white supremacy and patriarchy put women of colour in. We discuss why it is so hard and uncomfortable to talk about misogyny and patriarchy in our own cultures and ethnic communities more broadly to a white audience. We highlight the way white supremacy weaponises our criticisms of misogyny and patriarchy in our cultures and uses this to further their hatred and justify their racism against ethnic communities, and nations more broadly. In the words of Oprah are we being silent or silenced?
CW: in depth discussion of violence and racialised violence, mentions of Black Lives Matter, End SARS, sexual assault, the Stolen Generations, and murder.
In this episode of No More Wahala, Inshallah we explore protests and the greater risk BIPOC people face when engaging in civil disobedience. We discuss the policing of anger and the way people resist, and then dive into the judgement so-called progressive white people can pass on the choices BIPOC people make to survive. We touch on the Black Lives Matter movement, and discuss the markedly different responses the wave of anti-lockdown/general anti-COVID-19 restrictions protests happening here in Australia are receiving. So listen on as we explore this complex topic - the usual here at No More Wahala, Inshallah!
Note: We here at No More Wahala, Inshallah have moved to a remote Zoom powered podcast production, which comes with its many technical difficulties. Unfortunately this episode bears the brunt of that. Please accept our apologies for the questionable audio quality!
CW: Discussion of body image and eating disorders, violence, stereotypes. Mentions of slavery and war.
After an impromptu hiatus, No More Wahala, Inshallah is back! This time we're here to chat about all things representation in the media. We unpack why it’s important to us and social structures more broadly, the reach Hollywood has, and the complexities of representation. We dish out some rare gems of good representation, and realise that “good” representation is not as clear cut as it seems. We highlight the many terrible tropes and narratives that exist about Africans, Black people, Arabs, and Muslims. So listen on to hear why we’re talking about lady parts, and a surprisingly good (non-racist) movie from the 80s!
CW: Discussion of trauma, death and dead bodies, mentions of genocide, war, and grief/mourning.
In this episode of No More Wahala, Inshallah we complete our two-part series on the Western university as an anti-BIPOC institution. This time we focus on how we actually survive (and maybe or maybe not thrive) in this institution as BIPOC students. But of course before we dish out on how we make an institution that is against us actually work for us, we delve into the harmful impacts this environment has had on us. Listen on for some crying, ranting, and laughing - the usual here at No More Wahala, Inshallah!
CW: mentions of war trauma, George Floyd, violence, and discussion of academic racism.
In this episode of No More Wahala, Inshallah we tackle what is currently the most salient institution for us - the Western university! In part one of this series, we discuss all our frustrations with it, and how it is an anti-BIPOC institution. From overt and covert racism in universities, to the facade of neutrality in academia, to how all of this creates incredibly weak and harmful knowledge, we dig deep into the ivory tower and share our experiences as BIPOC university students.
Note: We got so famous we had to change our name - we were formally known as No Wahala, Inshallah, and now we are No More Wahala, Inshallah.
In the plot twist of the century, we got so famous we had to change our name. This podcast is now called No More Wahala, Inshallah. Same vibes, same crying, laughing, and ranting about racism - just a little more now!
CW: discussion of interpersonal racism, race related stress, trauma, emotional abuse, and gaslighting.
In this episode of No More Wahala, Inshallah we discuss the incredibly important idea of positionality (through the abyss that is a Zoom call). We cover what it means, how we position ourselves, how you can too, and why it is paramount to conversations of race and the racialised experience. From the suffocating way whiteness can shape the lives of BIPOC, to the draining nature of conversations about race, this episode hit a little too close to home for us. As such, we encourage all our BIPOC listeners to prioritise themselves and reach out to support networks for solidarity and comfort.
To learn more about positionality, we have collated some resources for you to explore in your own time HERE.
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Embrace Multicultural Mental Health: (02) 6285 3100
Note: We got so famous we had to change our name - we were formally known as No Wahala, Inshallah, and now we are No More Wahala, Inshallah.
CW: mentions of murder and genocide, and discussion of racial violence.
Welcome to the inaugural episode of No More Wahala, Inshallah! In this episode we discuss what the elusive idea of “the system” actually means (what is bell hooks on about?), and how we navigate through it. We chat about all things structural racism, intersectionality, internalising the system, and what BIPOC and white allies can do about it. So listen on to hear what Ayah means when she says the “mush” and why ‘Toritse hates the word trailblazers.
Note: We got so famous we had to change our name - we were formally known as No Wahala, Inshallah, and now we are No More Wahala, Inshallah.