It’s the end of Season 1, and what a ride it’s been.

From chaotic laughs to deep, unexpected lessons, Manelle & Merna are recapping their wildest moments, what they’ve learnt (about each other and themselves), and how GAL POD has changed their lives in ways they didn’t expect.

Whether you’ve been here since Episode 1 or just jumped in, this one’s for you. 

That’s a wrap (for now)… with love, laugh & a little chaos. 

In this episode, Manelle and Merna get real about how boys and girls are raised very differently in Arab households, the pressure to break toxic cycles (without breaking the culture), and why respecting elders sometimes feels more like fearing them. It’s deep, it’s chaotic — it’s classic GAL POD.

This week, Manelle and Merna dive into all things 3ayb and the unspoken rules of what’s considered “rude” in the Arab world. From the mystery of the evil eye to superstitions they were raised on, and the low-key competition of cousin culture, nothing’s off the table. Expect bold takes, belly laughs, and a whole lot of “did they just say that?!”. 

Buckle up - this one’s different. 

Ever cried on your birthday for no reason? Got the ick out of nowhere? Wondering if you have to be financially stable before falling in love?

In this episode, Manelle and Merna spiral (as always) through birthday blues, love icks, money talks, and the pressure of having it all figured out. It’s chaotic, honest, and very on brand.

This week, Manelle and Merna dive into the topics your aunties pretend don’t exist — from talking stages in the Arab world to whether splitting the bill is 3eib (rude) or empowering. They get real about financial independence in marriage and the heavy stigma around divorce — especially for women with kids. Expect hot takes, chaos, and some brutally honest truths.

This week, Manelle and Merna dive headfirst into the hot takes no one wants to admit: Should kids really be at weddings? Are women’s rights still up for debate? Can you outgrow friendships without guilt? And when does trauma-dumping become traumatic? It’s unfiltered, unapologetic, and very on brand for the GAL POD.

Trauma, travel, and stigmas — oh my. In this episode, Manelle and Merna unpack the unspoken rules of Arab culture, from healing in silence to needing a vacation with zero guilt. It’s raw, it’s real, it’s so them. Expect laughs, chaos, and some truth bombs you didn’t know you needed.

In this episode, your fave duo dives deep into confessions they’ve never shared, friendship breakups and hot takes on things that have nothing to do with Manelle or Merna — but they’re talking about them anyway.

It’s real, it’s raw, it’s your weekly dose of chaos through the lens of two Arab girls still figuring it out.

Glitz, glam, and a whole lot of drama — welcome to the world of Lebanese weddings. Manelle and Merna dish on their wildly different wedding experiences, from millennial traditions to Gen Z trends. Expect hot takes, controversial opinions, and a deep dive into family dynamics, unsolicited advice, and the iconic Arab mums with their overflowing phone cases. Get ready for laughs, chaos, and a side of wedding tea.

You've got the ring, the kids, the so-called 'perfect' life.. so what now?

Meet your hosts, Manelle and Merna - one's a mum of four and the other is a certified yapper.

From balancing arab cultural norms to finding your own identify in the chaos, we're getting REAL, RAW and a little unhinged in Episode 1 of The Gal Pod.