Podcasts by The No Fly List
Welcome to The No Fly List, where comedians Atheer Yacoub and Sabeen Sadiq talk to America's least favorite minorities about what it's like to be profiled, detained and stereotyped. Each week, we'll talk to brown comedians, artists, writers, and other interesting people about everything from suing Donald Trump to avoiding deportation. So sit back, relax, and make sure you've got a valid ID on you. And NSA, if you're listening, we promise we're totally joking. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-no-fly-list/support
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122: Hoodo Hersi - Whimsical Favorite Child from 2022-08-22T12:00:21
This week, our hosts Atheer Yacoub (@atheeryacoub) and Sabeen Sadiq (@sabeencomedy) chat with Somali-Canadian comedian and friend, Hoodo Hersi (@HoodoComedy). Hoodo just moved to Ne...
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121: Farooq Hussain - Third Culture Kid from 2022-08-15T10:15:01
This week, our hosts Atheer Yacoub (@atheeryacoub) and Sabeen Sadiq (@sabeencomedy) chat with Pakistani-American comedian and friend, Farooq Hussain. Born and raised in Pakistan, Farooq mov...
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120: Karmen Naidoo - Green Card Winner from 2022-08-08T14:00:18
This week our lovely hosts Atheer Yacoub (@atheeryacoub) and Sabeen Sadiq (@sabeencomedy) chat with South African matchmaker Karmen Naidoo (@karmennaidoo) ! The matchmaking is just reserved for ...
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119: Karolena Theresa - Dopamine Queen from 2022-08-01T12:00:31
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Sabeen (@SabeenComedy) chat with hilarious comedian, storyteller, and fabulous fashionista Karolena Theresa (@Karobeanah). The laughs keep rolling i...
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118: Glorelys Mora - Gone Hollywood! from 2022-07-25T15:50
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Sabeen (@SabeenComedy) chat with the vibrant and fiery Glorelys Mora(@glorelysmora). Glory shares how she stays motivated and excited about comedy s...
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117 - Onika McLean: Narcissism 101 from 2022-07-18T13:45:50
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Sabeen (@SabeenComedy) chat with one of the best comedians who is killing it in the scene-- Onika McLean (@OnikaComedy). Onika tells us about her healing journ...
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116 - Tanael Joachim: Chasing Dreams from Haiti to NYC from 2022-07-11T20:15:35
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Sabeen (@SabeenComedy) chat with one of the top comedians in NYC who's also a pro tennis player (jk he wishes), Tanael Joachim (@tjstandup). TJ talk...
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115 - Skyler Higley: Taken by Mormons from 2022-07-04T12:00:46
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Sabeen (@SabeenComedy) chat with Chicago-based comedian, adoptee and ex-Mormon, Skyler Higley (@SkylerHigley). Skyler talks about growing up as a Bl...
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114 - Mona Haydar: Off the Grid to On the Road from 2022-06-27T13:27:33
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Sabeen (@SabeenComedy) chat with poet, rapper, and proud Muslim, Mona Haydar (@TheMostMona). Mona told us about her soul-searching journey, where she lived off...
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113 - Ontonio Kareem: Gangs of Islam from 2022-06-13T12:00:37
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Sabeen (@SabeenComedy) chat with comedian, model, and Southside youth social worker, Ontonio Kareem (@ontoniokareem). Ontonio shared how he went from gettin...
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112 - Christian John: $4000 on Sushi from 2022-06-06T22:41:51
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Sabeen (@SabeenComedy) chat with comedian, physician, and the friend everyone goes to for free medical advice, Christian John (@christianjohncomedy). Christian...
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111 - Brittany Carney: Bananas from 2022-05-30T12:00:57
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Sabeen (@SabeenComedy) chat with comedian, cooking enthusiast, and friend, Brittany Carney (@James_Earlbones). We talked to Brittany about growing up in Jap...
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110 - Sameer Naseem: A Bit Weird from 2022-05-23T12:00:26
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Sabeen (@SabeenComedy) chatted with comedian, father of twins, and co-host of Halal Cartels podcast, Sameer Naseem (@SameerMon). We talked about Quran math,...
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109 - Zeshan Bagewadi: Cool Cat from 2022-05-16T04:42
This week, Chicago native and soulful musician Zeshan (@ZeshanB) chats with hosts Sabeen (@SabeenComedy) and Atheer (@AtheerYacoub). We talk about how having echolalia turned him to music, the h...
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108 - Cansu Karabiyik: Citizen of the World from 2022-05-09T12:00:08
This week, comedian and neuroscientist (WHAT?!) Cansu (@Cansudisdat) dropped by the studio to chat with hosts Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Sabeen (@SabeenComedy) about growing up Kurdish in Turkey...
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107 - Alingon Mitra: Spiritual Overlap from 2022-05-02T07:30:23
This week, we sat down with comedian, joke machine, and Tik-Tok sensation Alingon Mitra (@AlingonMitra) who's been on Conan, Colbert, Comedy Central and more! Your hosts Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) a...
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106 - Ayanna Dookie: Truth-teller from 2022-04-25T12:00:58
This week, your hosts Atheer Yacoub (@AtheerYacoub) and Sabeen Sadiq (@SabeenComedy) chatted with comedian, writer, and Lupus warrior, Ayanna Dookie (@ADookie). Ayanna is outspoken, funny, and s...
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105 - Mehreen Jabbar: Storytelling Across the Globe from 2022-04-18T15:34:50
We're back with a brand new season with your hosts Atheer Yacoub (@AtheerYacoub) and previous guest, now promoted to co-host, comedian and actor Sabeen Sadiq (@SabeenComedy). Today's guest, Mehr...
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104-Sammy Obeid: Putting Yourself Out There from 2021-11-22T17:22:45
This week Amamah (@amamahsardar) and Atheer (@atheeryacoub) sat down with the incredibly funny writer and comedian Sammy Obeid (@sammyobeid)! Sammy offers some amazing dating advice on how to pu...
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103 - Cody Wilkins: Letting Go from 2021-11-15T13:00
This week, @AtheerYacoub and @AmamahSardad chatted with comedian and writer Cody Wilkins (@whatcodysaid). Cody writes for The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and was a writer on the Rundown on BE...
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102- Alexander Payne: Everyone's New Best Friend from 2021-11-08T14:14:40
This week, we had Alex Payne (@alexpaynecomedy) comedian, writer, and now our official new best friend. Alex gives us some solid dating advice while also discussing his year of self discovery, g...
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101 - Youngmi Mayer: Playground Politics from 2021-11-01T12:00
This week, we had Youngmi Mayer (@Ymmayer) comedian, writer, and co-host of Feeling Asian podcast. Youngmi tells us about growing up in Korea with a white dad, men feigning incompetence, and naviga...
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100- Atheer and Amamah: 100th Episode from 2021-10-25T12:55:23
This week, Atheer and Amamah do a special 100th episode and talk about everything from pandemic life changes, things they've learned about themselves, and future goals. Video for this episode an...
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99 - Mohanad Elshieky: Not Mohammed from 2021-10-18T12:00
This week, comedian Mohanad Elshieky (@MohanadElshieky) seen on Conan and is also a digital producer at Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, stopped by to chat with Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and...
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98: Fizaa Dosani- Rebel Rouser from 2021-10-04T14:29:26
This week, comedian Fizaa Dosani (@fizaadosani) came by from LA to chat with Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar)! We talk about Fizaa's fantastic show, Facial Recognition Comedy, a...
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97 - Gabe Pacheco: Be Ready from 2021-09-27T13:57:21
This week, comedian Gabe Pecheco (@Gabepac1) stopped by to chat with Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) about showing up prepared, his Chicano identity, and choosing to be a lifel...
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96-Shatha Yas: Changemaker from 2021-09-20T12:00
This week Atheer Yacoub(@atheeryacoub) and Amamah Sardar (@amamahsardar) welcome comedian and writer Shatha Yas (@shathayas)! The women talk about navigating comedy and bringing awareness to soc...
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95-Soo Ra: Free Spirit from 2021-09-18T19:28:26
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) chat with comedian Soo Ra(@hoora4soora). Soo Ra is a flight attendant and comedian who shares some wild airline stories with us, incl...
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94 - Saman Arbabi: Living in the Now from 2021-09-13T15:59:27
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) chat with journalist, satirist, and executive producer at Voice of America, Saman Arbabi (@Samanism). Saman tells us stories about im...
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93 - Courtney Reynolds: Well Adjusted from 2021-08-23T12:00
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) chat with comedian and friend Courtney Reynolds (@Fullcourtcomedy). We talk about being in touch with our emotions, the similarities ...
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92-Ashton Womack: Self Help Guru from 2021-08-16T14:43:41
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) chat with comedian and writer for the Daily Show, Ashton Womack (@ashtonwomack). This is a fantastic episode where we dive into cults...
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91 - Electra Telesford: Web of the Universe from 2021-08-09T12:00
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) chat with comedian and co-host of Two Bearded Ladies podcast Electra Telesford (@electra_telesford). Like Amamah, Electra is also a t...
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90- Gabe Pereira: Boston's Best from 2021-08-02T12:00
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) are joined by comedian, writer, and all around great friend Gabe Pereira (@_gabe.pereira_). We talk about our confrontation styles, h...
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89 - Dean Obeidallah: Follow Your Dreams from 2021-07-26T12:00
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) are joined by comedian, writer, radio show host, and all around great person Dean Obeidallah (@DeanObeidallah). We talk about Dean's ...
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88-Rima Parikh: Roach Queen from 2021-07-19T12:00
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) are joined by writer and comedian, Rima Parikh(@rimaparikh12). We get pretty gross in the first half as we talk about Rima and Amamah...
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87 - Andrew McGill- Top Dude from 2021-07-12T12:00
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) are joined by friend of the show and in real life, comedian, and DJ, Andrew McGill (@hoodchefdrew). We get loose and silly in this ep...
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86- Khaleel Rahman: Most Likely to Succeed from 2021-07-06T12:00
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) are joined by writer and comedian Khaleel Rahman (@khaleelrahman333). We chat about balancing comedy and being a full time student, a...
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85 - Napoleon Emill: The Love of Comedy from 2021-06-28T14:29:25
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) are joined by friend, comedian and actor Napoleon Emill (@Napoleon Emill). We chat about starting comedy in his hometown in North Car...
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84- Norah Yahya: Reformed Heartbreaker from 2021-06-21T13:55:18
This week, Amamah (@AmamahSardar) and Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) are joined by a wonderful comedian Norah Yahya (@missyahya) who hosts the podcast and show "Two Bearded Ladies." This is a crazy epis...
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83 - Jarrod Fortune: Cool Nerd from 2021-06-14T13:48:15
This week, Amamah (@AmamahSardar) and Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) are joined by a wonderful comedian and human Jarrod Fortune (@Jarrod.Fortune) who hosts the podcast "Negro Jump." Jarrod is an anime fan...
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82- Sabeeh Jameel: La La Land from 2021-06-07T14:49:10
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) are joined by writer and comedian (@sabeehjameel) who is a writer for A Little Late With Lilly Singh. We had so much fun talking to Sabe...
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81 - Pranav Behari: No Shame from 2021-05-31T04:24:01
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) are joined by stand-up comedian Pranav Behari (@Pranahaha) who is one half of Mango Bae (@YourMangoBae). In this silly, fun episode, we ...
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80- Norlex Belma: Great Aura from 2021-05-24T19:38:18
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@Amamah Sardar) are joined by comedian and writer Norlex Belma (@norlexsaid)! We talk about Norlex's engagement, growing up in NYC and how much it's...
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79 - Carol Zoccoli: Brazilian Baddie from 2021-05-17T11:48:43
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@Amamah Sardar) are joined by Brazilian comedian and total badass Carol Zoccoli (@ZoccoliCarol) (Netflix, Comedy Central Brazil) who recently moved to ...
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78-Gordon Baker-Bone: Woman Whisperer from 2021-05-10T14:59:04
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@Amamah Sardar) are joined by comedian and writer Gordon Baker-Bone (@bakerbone)! We talk about Gordon's period podcast and how he's learned a lot a...
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77 - Ali-Asghar Abedi: Political Prankster from 2021-05-03T07:14:18
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@Amamah Sardar) are joined by comedian and writer Ali-Asghar Abedi (@AbediAA) whose work has been featured in The New York Times, PBS, The Independe...
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76 - Lili Michelle Koohestani: Say My Name from 2021-04-26T18:06:38
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@Amamah Sardar) are joined by comedian Lili Michelle Koohestani (@lilsmichelle). We talk about Lili growing up in Canada and moving to the states, t...
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75 - Reggie Conquest: Chill AF from 2021-04-19T12:00
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@Amamah Sardar) are joined by comedian and actor Reggie Conquest (@ReggConquest) seen on TruTV & season 4 of Insecure (@InsecureHBO). We talk ab...
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74-Oscar Aydin: The Chosen Child from 2021-04-12T16:18:17
This week, Amamah (@AmamahSardar) and Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) are joined by the absolutely hilarious comedian and writer, Oscar Aydin (@itsoscaraydin). Oscar tells us about his experience being a...
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73 - Merete Fields: Super Mom from 2021-04-05T12:00
This week, Amamah (@AmamahSardar) and Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) are joined by Amamah's co-worker, friend, and all around badass, Merete Fields (@MereteFields). In addition to being an amazing mom t...
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72- Arti Ishak: Total Knockout from 2021-04-05T01:04:50
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) are joined by Arti Ishak (@artiishak) actress, director, and boxer who talked about creating more opportunities for POC, what its lik...
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71 - Amna Rana: Beauty and Brains from 2021-03-22T11:51:26
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) are joined by Amna Rana (@itsamnarana) biomedical engineer and model, who tells us what it's like to move across the country without tel...
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70 - Jay Jurden: Southern Gem from 2021-03-15T17:16:43
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) are joined by comedian, writer, and actor who has been on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and HBO, Jay Jurden (@JayJurden). Jay talks ab...
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69 - Taylor Gonzalez: Shoot Your Shot from 2021-03-08T13:00
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) are joined by Editor in Chief of Flexx Mag (@FlexxMag), Taylor Gonzalez (@supertaygo). Taylor tells us what it was like going back to...
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Episode 68- Ben Katzner: Authentic and Genuine Friend from 2021-03-01T15:21:12
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) are joined by the talented comedian, Ben Katzner (@shaqkatzner). Ben tells us what it was like growing up in a white town in ...
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68- Ben Katzner: Authentic and Genuine Friend from 2021-03-01T14:21:12
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) are joined by the talented comedian, Ben Katzner (@shaqkatzner). Ben tells us what it was like growing up in a white town in ...
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67 - Meg Indurti: Owning It! from 2021-02-22T15:54:18
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) are joined by the talented comedian and writer Meg Indurti (@MegIndurti), who's been featured in The New Yorker and Reductress. Meg tell...
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66-Wilfred Padua: Substitute Therapist from 2021-02-15T13:00
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) are joined by friend and comedian (@wilfredpadua). We talk a great deal about therapy, how we're trying to better ourselves, and Wilf...
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65 - Rummi Khan: Gold Standard Brown from 2021-02-08T13:00
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) are joined by friend Rummi Khan (@RummiKhan), co-founder of @illMuslims. Rummi tells us about his career change from managing music t...
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64-Sofia Javed: Jack of All Trades from 2021-02-01T20:20:46
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) chat with DC-based comedian and writer Sofia Javed (@sofjaved). Sofia talks about staying busy and less lonely in a pandemic, taking up ...
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63 - Faruk Amireh: Arab Uncle from 2021-01-25T14:34:30
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) chat with LA-based comedian and actor (FBI, NCIS, Chicago P.D.) Faruk Amireh (@FarukAmireh). Faruk had us laughing the whole time talkin...
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62-Gracie Canaan: Identifies as a Star from 2021-01-18T12:00
This week, Atheer (@atheeryacoub) and Amamah (@amamahsardar) chatted with comedian and writer Gracie Canaan (@savegraciecanaan). Gracie talks about understanding and exploring her desi roots, na...
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61 - Yasmin Elhady: Love Guru from 2021-01-11T07:36:43
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) chatted with the incredible comedian, story-teller, and love expert Yasmin Elhady (@YasGuru). Yasmin gets real with us on how to rebu...
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60- Veronica Garza: On Growing Up and Thoughtfulness from 2021-01-04T13:00
Happy New Year!! This week Atheer (@atheeryacoub) and Amamah (@amamahsardar) had the incredibly funny comedian, writer, and actress Veronica Garza (@verosgotjokes) to chat about how we incorpora...
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59 - Fawzia Mirza: Pandemania! from 2020-12-21T13:00
This week Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) chat with writer, actor, and comedian Fawzia Mirza (@TheFawz). In this crazy coincidence-packed episode, we talk about what our pandem...
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58 - Dan Yang: Typical Gemini from 2020-12-14T12:00
This week Atheer (@theeryacoub) and Amamah (@amamahsardar) had Dan Yang (@realdanyang) on the podcast. Dan gives us very calculated relationship answers to our listeners'' burning questions incl...
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57 - Emma Ramos: Hangry from 2020-12-07T13:00
This week Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) chat with award-winning actress, comedian, and writer Emma Ramos (@IAmEmmaRamos). We bonded over the sanctity of rice in our cultures ...
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56 - Kenice Mobley: List Master from 2020-11-23T13:00
This week Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) chatted with hilarious comedian Kenice Mobley (@Kenicemobley). Kenice talks about her approach to working successfully and shares some...
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55 - Fajjr + Ali: Unconditionally Loved from 2020-11-16T13:00
Celebrating the elections being over, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) are joined this week by another Pakistani/Palestinian duo, in musical form: Fajjr + Ali (@FajjrPlusAli). W...
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54 - Rohan Padhye: An Ode to Honesty from 2020-11-02T16:38:59
This week Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) chatted with hilarious comedian and fellow podcaster Rohan Padhye (@rohanpadhyecoolguy). Rohan talks about being honest with yourself ...
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53 - Christiana Jackson: Comfort Prostitute from 2020-10-26T12:00
This week Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) chatted with good friend and hilarious comedian Christiana Jackson (@incomparablemsc). Christiana tells us wild stories about her dating ...
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52 - Shafi Hossain: Golden Son from 2020-10-19T12:00
On this week's episode Amamah Sardar (@amamahsardar) and Atheer Yacoub (@atheeryacoub) talk to comedian Shafi Hossain (@shafistandsup) about using mindfulness to create peace during uncertain ti...
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51 - Mo Kheirs: COVID Over Kiwi from 2020-10-12T14:19:19
On this week's episode, Amamah Sardar (@AmamahSardar) and Atheer Yacoub (@AtheerYacoub) chat with musician and comedian Mo Kheir (@MoKheirs) who got stuck in New Zealand after leaving New York t...
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50 - Zubi Ahmed: Game Changer from 2020-10-05T12:00
This week we had writer, director, and comedian Zubi Ahmed on the podcast! This episode was recorded over the summer and Zubi talks about what it's like to live at home during a pandemic, the fu...
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49 - Chemda: Renaissance Woman from 2020-09-29T02:06:50
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) are back after a crazy summer hiatus! We chatted with singer, song-writer, author, and OG podcaster Chemda (@ChemdaKATG), from Keith and...
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48 - Danish Maqbool: Natural Born Leader from 2020-05-18T12:00
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) chatted with comedian, writer, and actor Danish Maqbool (@dmaq1). Danish has his own podcast called the Dmaq Hour and you can see him...
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47 - Wali Collins: Feel Good Vortex from 2020-05-11T12:00
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) chatted with comedian, writer, and producer Wali Collins (@WaliCollins) who has been on Netflix, Comedy Central, and Late Show with D...
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46 - Nour Hadidi: Pandemic Suitors from 2020-05-04T04:33:25
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) catch up with Toronto based comedian and writer Nour Hadidi (@NourHadidi). She tells us about quitting her finance job for comedy, be...
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Bonus Episode: Zainab Johnson from 2020-05-01T04:00
In this special bonus episode from October 2019, Leila (@plbarghouty) & Atheer (@atheeryacoub) chat with comedian & actor Zainab Johnson (@zainabjohnson) who has been on Netflix, Late Ni...
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45- Sabeen Sadiq: Pray Hard, Play Hard from 2020-04-27T12:42:21
This week, we launch season two as @atheeryacoub brings on a new co-host, fellow comedian & friend @amamahsardar! We chat with comedian and actor, Sabeen Sadiq (@soybeandip) AKA your cool Muslim fr...
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44 - We Tried Flavored Hummus!!! from 2019-04-23T10:00
In this VERY special bonus episodes, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Leila (@PLBarghouty) crossed over to the dark side and tried FLAVORED HUMMUS for the FIRST TIME!!! This week, we're testing Esti's...
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43 - Nataly Aukar: Twice Immigrant from 2019-04-17T18:07:51
This week, comedian Nataly Aukar (@natyourcolor) stops by to tell Atheer (@atheeryacoub) & Leila (@PLBarghouty) about her two-time immigration story from Lebanon to New York. She tells us about lea...
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42 - Fumi Abe & Mic Nguyen: Asian, Not Asian from 2019-04-10T01:50
It's a VERY special crossover episode with Asian, Not Asian! Join the no-holds-barred convo with comedians Fumi Abe (@TheFumiAbe) and Mic Nguyen (@nicepantsdude), where they tell the ladies of the ...
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41 - Jaime Zevallos: The Big Break from 2019-04-03T21:36:49
This week, Atheer (@atheeryacoub) & Leila (PLBarghouty) chat with actor, writer, & producer Jaime Zevallos (@JaimeZevallos) who is a series regular on Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger. Jaime tells us his un...
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40 - Korsha Wilson: Food Appropriation is Real! from 2019-03-27T16:50:43
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Leila (@PLBarghouty) had a *delicious* time with food writer and @aHungrySociety host, Korsha Wilson (@korshawilson)! And guess what...it turns out our vendett...
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39 - Kimo Kepano: Polynesian Ex-Mormon from 2019-03-20T16:03:08
The No Fly List wrangled its first dancer! Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Leila (@PLBarghouty) sat down with Kimo Kepano (@KimoKepano), who taught us all about American imperialism and why tiki bars an...
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38 - Mona Chalabi: Paint By Numbers from 2019-03-13T14:00
We caught up with data illustration queen, Mona Chalabi (@MonaChalabi) in Brooklyn to learn all about how she turns numbers into art and body hair into bar graphs. Plus, Mona, Atheer (@AtheerYac...
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37 - Akaash Singh: Desi in Dallas from 2019-03-04T15:00
This week, comedian Akaash Singh (@AkaashSingh) stopped by the show to tell Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Leila (@PLBarghouty) all about growing up Desi in Dallas, the hustle of being a comedian, a...
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36 - Fareeha Khan: Colonialist Tea from 2019-02-26T19:16:40
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) & Leila (@PLBarghouty) chatted with comedian Fareeha Khan (@Fareeeezy) from MTV’s Decoded. We talked about growing up Pakistani in the South, colonialism, & her ca...
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35 - Maysoon Zayid: Brutally Honest from 2019-02-19T15:23:41
This week, Leila (@PLBarghouty) and Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) sat down with stand-up comedian, actress, and disability advocate Maysoon Zayid (@MaysoonZayid), who tells us about the hurdles of becomin...
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34 - Ismael Loutfi: Muslim Patriot from 2019-02-12T14:43:33
This week, comedian Ismael Loutfi (@Ismaelyloutfi) and writer for Patriot Act, stopped by the show to talk about his high school Sharia marriage, Indian food, and potentially getting banned in Saud...
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33 - Nicco Aeed: Black, Palestinian, Italian, Oh My from 2019-02-06T19:22:42
Nicco Aeed, one half of acclaimed comedy duo Marina & Nicco (@MarinaAndNicco) stopped by the studio this week to teach Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Leila (PLBarghouty) a little something about winnin...
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32 - Mary Fan: Aliens in Love from 2019-01-28T15:29:47
Sci-fi author Mary Fan (@AstralColt) dropped by to tell Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Leila (@PLBarghouty) all about how she builds entire worlds out of thin air in novels like Artificial Absolutes an...
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31 - Hegazy: Music, Pasta, Pyramids from 2019-01-21T06:00
The Italian-Egyptian-American musicians of Hegazy (hegazyband.com), Leila and Omnia, stopped by the studio to teach Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and the other Leila (@PLBarghouty) all about Italian food,...
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30 - Leila Almas: The Actor's Life from 2019-01-15T03:26:16
This week we're seeing DOUBLE Leilas! Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Leila (@PLBarghouty) caught up with actress Leila Almas (@LeilaAlmas) to dish on how to make it as a working actress in New York,...
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29 - Manvir Singh: Ask a Sikh from 2019-01-07T15:23:38
This week, we're going no-holds-barred with comedian Manvir Singh (@manvir0609), who answers all our questions about being Sikh! Spoiler: we really didn't know anything about being Sikh! Follow ...
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28 - Sophie Santos: Spilling the Tea from 2018-12-31T15:42:31
This week Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Leila (@PLBarghouty) caught up with comedian Sophie Santos (@sophieesantos) for some special wintertime musings on everything from The Queen, to Alabama sororit...
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27 - Amar Husain: Mental Health for the Holidays from 2018-12-24T18:19:44
In a very special Holiday episode of the No Fly List, we got a chance to sit down with Palestinian-American Mental Health Counselor Amar Husain for what is essentially an hour of free therapy! Amar...
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26 - Anik Khan: The Real American Dream from 2018-12-17T19:17:17
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Leila (@PLBarghouty) had the pleasure of chatting with special guest, Bangladeshi-American hip hop artist and rapper Anik Khan (@AnikKhan_). He shares with us ...
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25 - Dave Merheje: (Immigrant) Family Matters from 2018-12-10T18:30:56
This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Leila (@PLBarghouty) sat down with comedian Dave Merheje (@DaveMerheje) who talks to us about what's it like growing up in Canada in an Arab family and how tha...
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24- Ali Sultan: Meditating Muslim from 2018-12-03T19:51:07
This week, Atheer (@atheeryacoub) and Leila (@plbarghouty) chatted with comedian Ali Sultan (@alisultancomedy) who was in town from Minnesota for the Arab-American Comedy Festival. We talked about ...
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23 - Reem Edan: Muslimennial from 2018-11-26T17:50:03
This week Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Leila (@PLBarghouty) caught comedian and writer Reem Edan (@ReemEdan) on a rare East Coast appearance to talk about everything from the crime of Dating While Ar...
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22 - Brian Bahe: OG American from 2018-11-19T16:38:45
This week, comedian Brian Bahe (@Brian_Bahe) stops by the studio to chat with Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Leila (@PLBarghouty) about growing up Native-American in a city versus a reservation, being ...
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21 - Krewella: Fighting Egos & Feeding Creativity from 2018-11-12T17:18:30
In this VERY special episode of the No Fly List, @AtheerYacoub and @PLBarghouty had the pleasure of talking to Jahan Yousaf (@KrewellaJahan), half of the band @Krewella - her other half Yasmine (@k...
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20 - Bassem Youssef: Midterm Special from 2018-11-05T14:02:02
In a special pre-election episode, @AtheerYacoub and @PLBarghouty sat down with the one and only Bassem Youssef (@Byoussef)! The world famous political comedian (also known as the Jon Stewart of th...
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19 - Saks Afridi: Islamofuturism: The Space Mosque Project from 2018-10-29T14:04:31
The No Fly List hit the road this week to catch acclaimed artist Saks Afridi (IG: @Saks__) at home in his Hell's Kitchen studio to talk Islam, Kanye, and the afterlife. Listen with a friend, cause ...
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18 - Eman El-Husseini: Coming Out to Muslim Parents from 2018-10-22T13:44:17
Fresh off a stint with Patton Oswalt, Eman El-Husseini (@emanifique) stopped by the show to celebrate a belated Coming Out Day - for queer people of color, coming out can be even more difficult. Ne...
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17 - Rokhsane Zadeh: Teach Me How to Sufi from 2018-10-15T15:12:13
This week we met with actress and comedian Rokhsane Zadeh (@IndianOrMexican) - who also happens to be a biomedical genius. Rokhsane gives us a crash course in Sufism, and helps @AtheerYacoub and @P...
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15 - Nina Kharoufeh: Hijabi Claps Back from 2018-10-10T23:00
SiriusXM producer and comedian Nina Kharoufeh (IG: @QueenofPalestine) stopped by the studio to talk to Atheer (@atheeryacoub) and Leila (@PLBarghouty) about what it's like when everyone knows your ...
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16 - Pedro Gonzalez: Love in a Time of Colombia from 2018-10-08T14:02:01
In this week's episode, comedian Pedro Gonzalez (@PedrosJokes) talks about immigrating to the US and teaches Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Leila (@PLBarghouty) a few things about body language. Plus, ...
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14 - Ana Breton: Double Quinceañera from 2018-09-24T14:04:49
Emmy-nominated producer Ana Breton (@missbreton) stopped by to tell us all about pranking Samantha Bee at Full Frontal, and growing up as (basically) the only Mexican in Utah. She also gave Atheer ...
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13 - Mehdi Barakchian: 50 Shades of Brown from 2018-09-17T13:48:55
Mehdi Barakchian (@ReadyMehdi) stopped by the studio to help Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Leila (PLBarghouty) launch their new love advice segment, 50 Shades of Brown! As a newly-wed brown boy, he's ...
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12 - Aymann Ismail: Satan, Trump, and Islamsplaining from 2018-09-10T04:18:52
This week we get into the weeds about Islam with Slate Magazine's Aymann Ismail (@aymanndotcom). Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Leila (@PLBarghouty) ask him the tough questions about warding off Shayta...
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11 - Khalid Rahmaan: Street Corner Muslim from 2018-09-03T14:02:38
Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Leila (@PLBarghouty) caught comedian and writer Khalid Rahmaan (@KhalidNYC) at his office to learn about what it was like growing up Black and Muslim in Brooklyn. Khalid ...
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10 - Narinder Singh: Elon Musk Saves the World from 2018-08-27T02:34:48
This week @AtheerYacoub and @PLBarghouty sat down with @NarinderSingh to find the humor in global warming and police racism. Plus, Narinder convinces Leila how Elon Musk is not actually evil. We'...
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09 - Bassam Shawl: Kashmir vs. Palestine from 2018-08-20T05:29:11
This week on The No Fly List, we caught up with comedian @BassamShawl, who told us some pretty crazy secrets about Qatar, FIFA, and lobbying in DC under Obama. Plus, we decide which extremist organ...
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08 - Molly Crabapple: Drawing Syria from 2018-08-13T13:38:03
Atheer (@atheeryacoub) and Leila (@PLBarghouty) sat down with world famous New York artist, Molly Crabapple (@MollyCrabapple) this week, and talked about everything from ICE to ISIS. Plus, Molly gi...
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07 - Sopan Deb: Arrested at a Trump Rally from 2018-08-06T01:49:12
In this week's episode, Atheer (@atheeryacoub) and Leila (@PLBarghouty) talk to New York Times culture reporter Sopan Deb (@SopanDeb), who was famously arrested - for no reason - while covering the...
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06 - Aizzah Fatima: Dirty Paki Lingerie from 2018-07-30T03:37:32
Actress @AizzahFatima (High Maintenance, the Good Wife, Dirty Paki Lingerie) stopped by the studio to teach @AtheerYacoub and Leila (@PLBarghouty) how to ask billionaires for money. We also talk ab...
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05 - Collier Meyerson: It's a Carefree White Girl's World from 2018-07-23T18:04:23
This week Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Leila (@PLBarghouty) tracked down writer and Emmy winner Collier Meyerson (@collier) to chat about what it's like to be a Black journalist in a carefree white g...
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04 - Hala Alyan: It's Hala, NOT Holly from 2018-07-16T14:34:46
This week on The No Fly List, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Leila (@PLBarghouty) welcome award-winning author and poet Hala Alyan (@HalaNAlyan). From the safety of a hipster hideout deep in Brooklyn, ...
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03 - Nick Pappas: I Sued Trump And I Liked It from 2018-07-09T14:18:09
This week, comedian and writer Nick Pappas (@Pappiness) teaches Atheer (@atheeryacoub) and Leila (@PLBarghouty) how to sue a US president and win. Follow the show before the NSA locks us up: @NoF...
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02 - Suzie Afridi: The Islamophobia Industry from 2018-07-02T13:46:15
This week, Atheer (@atheeryacoub) and Leila (@PLBarghouty) speak with comedian and storyteller Suzie Afridi (@SuzieSaysSo) about comedy, marrying a Muslim man, and books that should be on all of ou...
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01 - Usama Siddiquee: Too Skinny for ISIS from 2018-06-24T23:46
In the first episode of The No Fly List, Atheer and Leila caught comedian Usama Siddiquee (@UsamaBinLaughin) in between shows and dished about disappointing their parents, woke imams, and career op...
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Welcome to The No Fly List! from 2018-06-24T23:43:32
Welcome to The No Fly List, where comedian Atheer Yacoub and journalist Leila Barghouty talk to America's least favorite minorities about what it's like to be profiled, detained and stereotyped. Ea...
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