Immigrantly

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Host Saadia Khan sits down with writer and historian Nishant Batsha to unpack how a pre-med dropout became a fiction powerhouse. From tracing Indian indenture across Fiji and Trinidad to crafting love stories set against political upheaval, Nishant’s novels explore what it means to belong when history keeps forgetting you. They talk about identity, migration, romance, and the radical act of writing for yourself. Plus, a sneak peek into his new novel A Bomb Placed Close to the Heart and some very unexpected inspiration from Yiddish-speaking Brooklyn kids. It’s smart, fun, and full of postcolonial plot twists, how we like it.

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Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Saadia Khan I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Lou Raskin I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound

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What happens when a digital nomad, a podcaster, and an outsider all converge in one person? Meet Jeremiah Tittle, CEO of Next Chapter Podcasts, whose journey from DC to Ibiza unpacks what it means to build a storytelling company while navigating immigrant identity in reverse, from America to abroad. In this unfiltered conversation, host Saadia Khan and Jeremiah explore why podcasting remains one of the most intimate mediums for storytelling, how empathy and ambition can coexist in leadership, and what home really means when you’re constantly moving. Plus, Jeremiah gets honest about burnout, delegation struggles, and the future of indie podcasting in a consolidating industry.

Whether you're an audio nerd, a global citizen, or simply curious about where the podcasting world is heading, this episode will give you plenty to think about.

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Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Saadia Khan I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Lou Raskin I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound

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A quick note before we start. For Immigrant Heritage Month, we are revisiting one of those conversations that stays with you. Today's guest is ⁠Emily Kwong⁠, a dedicated journalist and storyteller renowned for her outstanding work at NPR. Emily's reporting spans a broad spectrum, from climate change and science to compelling human interest stories that shed light on the rich tapestry of immigrant communities. Her keen insights and propensity to capture the essence of human experiences have garnered widespread acclaim in journalism.

I've been deeply engaged with Emily's latest podcast, 'Inheriting,' which delves into Asian American and Pacific-Islander families. Through her exploration of how historical events reverberate across generations, Emily creates a narrative that feels intimate and profound, akin to sharing a moment with her in a cozy living room. Each episode, including the one on Pakistan, resonates deeply, showcasing Emily's passion for unraveling the complexities of identity, culture, and belonging.

Immigrantly is a weekly podcast that celebrates the extraordinariness of immigrant life. We do this by providing our listeners with authentic, accurate insights into the immigrant identity in America. Immigrantly has garnered significant recognition and has been featured in renowned media outlets such as the ⁠Nieman Storyboard⁠, ⁠The Guardian⁠, ⁠The Slowdown⁠, and ⁠CNN⁠.

Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at ⁠http://immigrantlypod.com⁠.

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You can connect with Saadia on ⁠Twitter ⁠@swkkhan Email: [email protected]

Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Saadia Khan I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Haziq Ahmed Farid & Lou RaskinI Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound

Immigrantly podcast is an Immigrantly Media Production.

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We love to romanticize food as a universal connector. But behind every plate is a story of power, privilege, and who gets to define what’s “authentic.” Chef and food activist Jenny Dorsey joins Saadia Khan to expose the uncomfortable truths about race, class, colonialism, and the politics of food. From childhood shame to the myth of fine dining, this is a raw conversation about who controls the narrative and who’s left out.

Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can find more information at ⁠http://immigrantlypod.com⁠.

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Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Saadia Khan I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Lou Raskin I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound

Immigrantly podcast is an Immigrantly Media Production.

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What does it mean to belong when your identity defies borders, binaries, and expectations? In this powerful episode, Uruguayan American author and cultural force Caro De Robertis joins host Saadia Khan to explore the deeply personal and political stories behind ‘So Many Stars’’, an oral history honoring queer and trans elders of color. Caro reflects on estrangement, resilience, chosen family, and the defiant joy that shapes queer immigrant narratives. From growing up across continents to reclaiming identity through storytelling, this conversation is a radiant celebration of memory, voice, and liberation. 

Whether you're a parent, activist, or storyteller, Caro’s insights will move you to think differently about history, identity, and the power of being seen.

Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can find more information at http://immigrantlypod.com.

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Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Saadia Khan I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Lou Raskin I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound

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This week on Immigrantly, Saadia KhanI sits down with the brilliant and hilarious Derek Smith. He is a comedian, actor, and creator of @letsdoubledutch. Derek’s lived all over Chicago, Amsterdam, and London, and he’s bringing his globally inspired comedy back to the U.S. for the first time.

They talk about everything from learning to belong in a new country, navigating Dutch bluntness, the fine line between cultural cringe and comedy gold, and, most importantly, feeling “at home” in multiple places. 

Oh, and yes, they get into why Dutch people have flawless American accents.

Derek’s hitting New York, LA, and Chicago on his first-ever U.S. comedy tour—get your tickets here: https://linktr.ee/letsdoubledutch. It’s sharp, funny,  deeply human. Don’t miss this one!

Want in on our upcoming podcast club? DM us @immigrantlypods on IG!

Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at ⁠⁠http://immigrantlypod.com⁠⁠.

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Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Saadia Khan I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Lou Raskin I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound

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What happens when a Japanese immigrant becomes Hollywood’s most powerful and controversial coroner? In this gripping conversation, Saadia sits down with historian and author Anne Soon Choi to unpack the life of Dr. Thomas Noguchi, LA’s former Chief Medical Examiner and the man behind some of the most infamous autopsies in American history—Marilyn Monroe, Robert F. Kennedy, and Natalie Wood, to name a few.

But this story isn’t just about celebrity deaths. It’s about race, politics, media spectacle, and how one immigrant used science and savvy to claim space in a system never built for him. We also explore society’s obsession with true crime, the moral questions it raises, and what happens when immigrants are erased from even the stories they shaped.

If you’re into true crime, history, or immigrant narratives or want to know why Frank Sinatra once wrote a scathing letter to defend a celebrity’s corpse—this one’s for you.

Want in on our upcoming podcast club? DM us @immigrantlypods on IG!

Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at ⁠http://immigrantlypod.com⁠.

Please share the love and leave us a review on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ & ⁠Spotify⁠ to help more people find us! 

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Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Saadia Khan I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Haziq Ahmed Farid & Lou Raskin I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound

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While host Saadia Khan recovers from laryngitis, Immigrantly brings back a standout episode from August 2024 featuring journalists Antonia Cerejido and Lorena Ríos.

Originally recorded in the lead-up to the 2024 elections, this conversation explores politics, identity, and the storytelling power that shapes public discourse. Though some references to candidates and timelines reflect the moment, the themes remain strikingly relevant today.

With a fresh perspective, this rerun reveals how clearly these two saw the road ahead.

It is a must-listen for anyone reflecting on how far we’ve come and where we might be headed.

Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at http://immigrantlypod.com.

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Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Saadia Khan I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Haziq Ahmed Farid & Lou Raskin I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound

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What does it mean to lean into your culture while living in a place that flattens it? In this richly textured episode, Saadia Khan sits down with Sudanese-American journalist and host of The Stoop, Hana Baba, for a wide-ranging conversation on identity, diaspora, and the soundscapes of belonging. From the cacophony of Sudanese weddings to the quiet codes of immigrant survival in the U.S., Hana explores the power of folk tales, scent, and sound as tools of cultural preservation and personal healing. The conversation unpacks the dangers of single narratives, the burden of "positive" stereotypes, and why leaning into your roots, even privately, is an act of resistance.

Whether you're a second-generation parent navigating inherited memory or a first-generation parent trying to keep your kids connected to something more profound, this episode offers a poignant, funny, and fiercely honest meditation on who gets to tell the story and how.

We invite you to join us in creating new intellectual engagement for our audience. For more information, visit http://immigrantlypod.com.

Please share the

love and leave us a review on Apple

Podcasts & Spotify

to help more people find us! 

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with Saadia on Twitter @swkkhan

Email: [email protected]

Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Saadia Khan I Editorial review: Shei Yu

I Sound Designer & Editor: Lou Raskin I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon

Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound

Special Shoutout to Hana Baba for sharing the original Sudanese tracks created by the following artists:

1. Jamal Intro Music Full - credit Mohamed Jamal

2. Ramy Intro Theme - credit Ramy Elbaghir

3. Sudan Oud - credit Khalid Elmahi

Immigrantly podcast is an Immigrantly Media Production.

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Do you speak more than one language—but feel truly fluent in none? You’re not alone. In this deeply personal and thought-provoking episode, Saadia Khan is joined by Angela Lin, founder of Real You Mandarin, to explore how language shapes our identities, relationships, and sense of belonging. Angela, a Taiwanese American polyglot, believes language learning should center on cultural connection—not grammatical perfection.

We unpack what it means to “feel” fluent, how multilinguals navigate identity through code-switching, and why speaking imperfectly can still be powerful. Angela shares how her platform is changing the game for Mandarin learners who want to express themselves authentically—not just pass a language test.

If you've ever lived between languages or felt like your voice changes depending on the one you speak, this conversation will hit home. 

Bonus: Angela is offering Immigrantly listeners an exclusive 10% discount on all Real You Mandarin courses with code IMMIGRANTLY10.

Learn more: www.realyoumandarin.com

We invite you to join us in creating new intellectual engagement for our audience. For more information, visit http://immigrantlypod.com.

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You can connect with Saadia on Twitter @swkkhan Email: [email protected]

Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Saadia Khan I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Lou Raskin I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound

Immigrantly podcast is an Immigrantly Media Production.

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