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Episode 47: Break The Writer's Room Mar 16, 2018

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Award-winning TV writer Sameer Asad Gardezi stops by the show to chat about his experiences writing for shows like Modern Family, being the only POC in white writer's rooms, and his work with Muslim writer's room projects. And then, stay tuned for a quick gut-check on The Oscars and the 'Inclusion Rider' (what the h*ck is it?) with our beloved Tabir Akhter. You can follow Sameer Gardezi at@sameergardezi and his website sameergardezi.com. Follow his writing room collaborators @MuslimArc, @PopCollab, and @UPFTV. Follow Tabir at @tabir. Follow Ahmed at @radbrowndads. Follow the show @seesomething and facebook.com/seesomethingpodcast. Email us at saysomething@buzzfeed.com. Our music is by The Kominas, follow them at @TheRealKominas and kominas.bandcamp.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 46: Why The Group Chat Is A Holy Space Mar 09, 2018

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Content warning: sexual harassment. Hajj is supposed to be one of the most spiritual, moving moments in a practicing Muslim's life. But like all communities, Muslims are having a #MeToo moment, as women have started to share their experiences with sexual harassment and abuse in Mecca and American mosques. First, Ahmed talks to his sister Zainab Akbar, Supervising Attorney with Brooklyn Defenders Services, about their experiences in the pilgrimage nearly a decade ago. Later, SSSS braintrust pals Sara Yasin and Tabir Akhter share their respective relationships to mosques and why the group chat is a holy space. You can follow Tabir @tabir and Sara @sarayasin on Twitter. Subscribe to Sara Yasin's newsletter at tinyletter.com/pleasekillme. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 45: Let's Talk About Sex, Habibi Mar 02, 2018

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Randa Jarrar is an essayist, professor, and writer of two books of fiction, "A Map Of Home" and "Him, Me, Muhammad Ali." She stops by the show to talk to Ahmed about her work on sexuality, cultural appropriation, and the humor of human vulgarity. She reads from her latest Bitch Media piece on the politics of consensual domination in sex and also chats about the "thousands of emails from Beckys" she's received for her work and teaching her son about consent. You can follow her @randajarrar on Twitter and find her work at www.randajarrar.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 44: "There's Jojoba Oil in the Wind" Feb 23, 2018

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This week, we stan Ryan Coogler. Ahmed talks Black Panther with BuzzFeed culture writer/co-host of Thirst Aid Kit Bim Adewunmi and Senior Interactive Editor at Cosmopolitan Alexis Nedd. They explore the film's representation of diaspora, queer erasure and plot their dream Marvel Cinematic Universe movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 43: 2/2 Mullahs Agree Feb 16, 2018

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We're back for season 4! First amendment queen Nabiha Syed and gloom and doom DJ Sara Yasin join us for a good ol' round of Halal or Not. Later, we talk about how the FBI meme is appropriating Muslim culture, Hoda Katebi's legendary local news clapback and the way white media folks try to 'support immigrant' voices, and inevitably otherize them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 42: The Best (?) Of 2017 Nov 16, 2017

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2017 has been a unmitigated trash fire, and it's our last episode of the season (and year!) so we're sharing the (few) things that brought us joy this year. We talk to Krutika Malikarjuna about the year's best new comedy, The Good Place. Then, we talk to Sara Yasin about the best so-bad-they're-good headlines she's collected in her newsletter, Please Kill Me. And then Ahmed calls up his dad to talk about why he thinks Victoria & Abdul was a must-watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 41: Running, Not Hiding Nov 09, 2017

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It's election season in America and Muslims all around the country are turning up to run for public office, from big (Michigan governor) to small (local city council). But even though the candidates are running on local issues like housing rights and minimum wage, the national conversation about Muslims, national security, and terrorism have trickled down into their campaigns. We talk to BuzzFeed News' own Talal Ansari about his reporting on these candidates with Hannah Allam. We also call up Abdul El-Sayed, who's running for governor of Michigan, and Zainab Baloch, who recently ran for Raleigh City Council. Read Talal and Hannah's piece here: https://www.buzzfeed.com/talalansari/trumps-anti-islam-rhetoric-convinced-these-muslims-they?utm_term=.rwEJ20yoxJ#.xxgKPjpemK Follow Ahmed @radbrowndads Follow Talal @TalalNAnsari Follow the show at @seesomething and facebook.com/seesomethingpodcast, Email us at saysomething@buzzfeed.com. Our music is by The Kominas. Follow them at @TheRealKominas and kominas.bandcamp.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introducing: Thirst Aid Kit Nov 03, 2017

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We're thrilled to introduce a new podcast hosted by friends-of-the-show Bim Adewunmi and Nichole Perkins. In this inaugural episode, they examine the charms of Southern men. With a little help from Nichole's friend Cynthia Harris, they jumpstart the conversation looking at the very juicy André 3000 before sifting through portrayals of the South in film and TV. Plus: a battle for fanfiction supremacy in Fanfic Wars—vote early and vote often for your favorite. Find show notes, fanfic, and more on our Tumblr. Follow us on Twitter for thirsty GIFs. Bim is @bimadew and Nichole is @tnwhiskeywoman. Our music is by Tanya Morgan. Send your drabbles to thirstaidkit@buzzfeed.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 40: The Problem With Celebrity Sheikh Culture Nov 02, 2017

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There's an important conversation about sexual harassment and assault happening across the United States. Things are no different for American Muslims. This fall, at least two major Muslim figures have been accused of abuse of power against women — the response has shown how difficult it can be for women to speak openly about abuse, and that many communities have a long way to go when it comes to supporting victims and survivors. So, we talk to BuzzFeed's Hannah Allam about her reporting on Nouman Ali Khan and the women who are calling him out. Then, we have a frank conversation with Elamin Abdelmahmoud about how men can take on a bigger share of the work of fighting back against abuse. Read Hannah's piece here: https://www.buzzfeed.com/hannahallam/nouman-ali-khan-misconduct-allegations-and-backlash Read Elamin's piece here: http://www.chatelaine.com/opinion/rape-culture-for-dummies-how-to-be-an-ally/ Follow Ahmed @radbrowndads Follow Hannah @HannahAllam Follow Elamin @elamin Follow the show at @seesomething and facebook.com/seesomethingpodcast, Email us at saysomething@buzzfeed.com. Our music is by The Kominas. Follow them at @TheRealKominas and kominas.bandcamp.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 39: Halaloween Oct 26, 2017

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We're back with another jinn episode! This year, it's all about taking the genie narrative beyond the lamp. First, a conversation with Ms. Marvel writer G. Willow Wilson about why jinn make for such compelling characters, her own experiences with jinn, and, of course, we talk a little Kamala Khan. Then, it's a chill round of Do Better with Abid Anwar, where we tackle the jinn sex scene in "American Gods." Plus, we bring you real life jinn stories from friends of the show. Follow Ahmed @radbrowndads Follow G. Willow Wilson @GWillowWilson Follow Abid @abid_ism Follow Elamin @elamin Follow Ikran @ikrandahir Follow Zainab @zainabshah Follow the show at @seesomething and facebook.com/seesomethingpodcast, Subscribe to our newsletter buzzfeed.com/seesomethingsaysomething/newsletter, Find more episodes at buzzfeed.com/seesomethingsaysomething, Email us at saysomething@buzzfeed.com. Our music is by The Kominas. Follow them at @TheRealKominas and kominas.bandcamp.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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