Podcasts by Breaking Pita With Zee
In Breaking Pita With Zee, host Zahra Huber talks about her personal experiences growing up in the United States as an Arab-American Muslim woman. She also brings on guests to discuss current events involving Muslims or Arab Americans, as well as other topics such as dating, immigrant family traditions, food and the similarities between different cultures.
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Body Image in the Arab Culture with Samantha Brash from 2021-05-31T08:00
The ideal body image in America is usually affected by media and society...but in the Arab culture, that pressure tends to come from parents, siblings and other family members who can be extreme...
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Misadventures of a Slightly Warm, Muslim-American Comic Creator, Huda Fahmy from 2021-05-24T08:00
Creator of "Yes, I'm Hot in This", Huda Fahmy, says serious issues and experiences inspired her to start and create her comics. In this episode, Huda explains that she uses her ...
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The Palestinian Plight - A Conversation with Imad Refai from 2021-05-18T08:00
You've seen it on social media: The eviction of Palestinian families from their homes. The death and injuries of hundreds of Palestinians in Israeli airstrikes and attacks. In this special ...
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The Labeling of Mass Shooters: Terrorism Vs. Mentally Ill from 2021-05-10T08:00
Why is it that when Arab-Americans are involved in mass shootings, it's called terrorism? But when it's a white man, he has mental health issues? Host Zahra Huber is joined by Nadia Br...
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"Unashamed: Musings of a Fat, Black Muslim"with Leah V from 2021-05-03T08:00
Author and body-positive activist Leah V joins host Zahra Huber to talk about her love-hate relationship with religion, weight and mental health, and where how she's come to find her voice ...
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The France Hijab Ban with Shayma Ghaleb from 2021-04-26T08:00
In this episode, host Zahra Huber and guest Shayma Ghaleb discuss the new hijab ban in France -- how frustrating and disappointing it is for Muslims all around the world.
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Overcoming the Taboo: Hady on Being an Arab Male Makeup Artist from 2021-04-19T08:00
Hady Farhat has come a long way since he first started following his dream of being a male Arab makeup artist in the Dearborn community. In this episode, Hady discusses his struggles, the secret...
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#DearbornThings from 2021-04-12T08:00
What makes Dearborn, Dearborn? Home to the most concentrated Arab population outside of the Middle East, there are a number of things that stand out that make the city amazing and also a little....
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When Arab Meets TikTok from 2020-11-30T08:00
Meet Maya Hussein from London, Ontario. She's became a huge TikTok and Instagram personality through her funny videos imitating funny Arab traditions. She also posts videos that spotlight s...
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Dating Outside the Arab Culture from 2020-11-09T08:00
In this episode, Zahra is joined by Nadia Bryant and the two have a fun conversation about what it's like to date outside the Arab culture. The challenges, reactions from others, and of cou...
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Hummus&Tamales: A True Love Story from 2020-11-02T08:00
Anthony Bryant, who is Mexican/Caucasian, married into a Lebanese family. In this episode, Anthony discusses a few traditions he was surprised by and had to get used to, plus some of the challen...
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Yallah, Let's Eat! from 2020-10-26T08:00
Masterchef contestant and baker Amanda Saab joins host Zahra Huber to talk about the one thing that unites us all -- FOOD -- specifically Arabic food! The two also discuss Amanda's journey ...
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We All Say"Marhaba" from 2020-10-19T08:00
A Yemeni, a Lebanese and an Iraqi record a podcast -- and the three of them talk about "Colorism" -- and how Arabs from different countries discriminate against one another. Host Zahra...
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Finding My Roots - How to Be Iranian from 2020-10-12T08:00
Just weeks after finding out she's mostly Iranian, Zahra tries to understand her Persian roots. She hosts an episode with her high school Iranian friend, Mehrnoosh Torbatnejad, to talk abou...
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The Life of an Arab-American Comedian from 2020-10-05T08:00
What's it like to be an Arab-American comedian in the United States? Find out as Zahra is joined by Mike Eshaq.
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The Secret World of Domestic Violence from 2020-09-28T08:00
In this episode, Zahra is joined by Sara Raad, a domestic violence survivor/advocate and poet. Sara tells her story about the abuse she endured in her marriage and some of the community backlash...
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'I Don't Need Help': Taking on Arab Mental Health Stigma from 2019-11-25T09:00
In this season finale, host Zahra Huber sits down with Abdul El-Sayed, a former health director for the Detroit Health Department, to talk about mental health -- or the lack of it -- in the Arab...
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The"A"Word: Racism in the Arab World from 2019-11-18T08:00
Racism within the Arab culture/communities. It happens. Host Zahra Huber is joined by Namira Islam, Co-Founder of Muslim ARC (Anti-Racism Collaborative), who talks about issues within the commun...
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US Census: I'm Not White! from 2019-11-11T08:00
Arab-Americans are considered "white" on the US Census, but aren't treated as such in society. Host Zahra Huber is joined by comedian and law professor Amer Zahr, who tells us how...
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Love&Dabke: Dating an Arab from 2019-11-04T08:00
What's it like to date an Arab-American Muslim? Host Zahra Huber is joined by her sister-in-law and friend, Tabatha Wydryck, on how life has changed since dating/marrying Zahra's broth...
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Queer Arab Life from 2019-10-28T08:00
In this episode, host Zahra Huber is joined by fellow Arab-American Dave Serio, a member of the LGBTQ community. He talks about what it's like coming out as an Arab-American gay man.
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Wild, Wild Weddings from 2019-10-21T08:00
Engagement parties. Weddings. Marriage. Divorce -- that's what host Zahra Huber and guest, fellow Arab-American Narissa Ayoub, talk about in this episode. The two talk about serious topics ...
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What's That"Thing"On Your Head? from 2019-10-14T08:00
What does it mean to wear a Hijab (headscarf)? Host Zahra Huber talks about all things Hijab with guests Rabab Alrayes and Zaenb Alshibil. Zahra and Rabab discuss why they chose to take it off, ...
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Journalism: The Forbidden Field from 2019-10-07T08:00
Why aren't there more Arab-American Muslim women in the media field? Host Zahra Huber is joined by Dana Afana to talk about how difficult it was to become a journalist, especially because t...
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Weird Arab S*** from 2019-09-30T08:00
Vanilla bean hummus. Sheep's brain. Using a hose in the bathroom. In this episode, Zahra and her sister Rabab talk about Arab traditions that may seem strange to outsiders, but are complete...
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Dating While Arab from 2019-09-23T08:00
Host Zahra Huber is joined by Diana Hussein, a Lebanese American. The two talk about what it's like to date as Arab-American women. They share stories of sneaking out the house while younge...
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Breaking Pita With Zee: Introduction from 2019-09-13T11:00
This first episode gives listeners a little insight about the host, Zahra Huber, an Arab-American Muslim woman. Zahra moved to Dearborn, Michigan from New York City, which she felt was a "c...
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Breaking Pita With Zee: Introduction from 2019-09-13T11:00
This first episode gives listeners a little insight about the host, Zahra Huber, an Arab-American Muslim woman. Zahra moved to Dearborn, Michigan from New York City, which she felt was a "c...
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Breaking Pita With Zee: Introduction from 2019-09-13T11:00
This first episode gives listeners a little insight about the host, Zahra Huber, an Arab-American Muslim woman. Zahra moved to Dearborn, Michigan from New York City, which she felt was a "c...
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