The Queer Arabs

Intesar Toufic (scholar, writer, percussionist, online personality, and so much more) joins us to talk about the Lebanese revolution.  Later in the conversation, we manage to switch to the topic of fetishes.  A helping of revolution and a serving of kinks on Valentine’s Day just seems like the right thing.  Intesar was so much fun and informative to talk to – enjoy! Follow on FB: ScandalousArab Twitter: ClassyBoomBoom Art by: James Stewart Art (Follow Malforma Art on FB)

This is part two of a two-part episode serving you some insecuri-tea!  During this portion, we (Nadia Khayrallah, Adam Elsayigh, and Alia) talk about our feelings regarding dating apps.  Naturally, this leads into the discussion of app-based (and other ways of) Arabic learning. Credit goes to Nadia for the episode name! Follow Nadia on IG @nadiainherownworld and Adam @adamelsayigh Nadia’s website: http://nadiak.tk/ Adam’s website: https://www.adamaelsayigh.com/

This is part one of a two-part episode featuring three homo sapiens!  During this portion, we (Nadia Khayrallah, Adam Elsayigh, and Alia) reflect on feelings pertaining to our art practice and where we are currently with that.  We also discuss our thoughts related to the word “activist” and whether or not we claim the label for ourselves. Credit goes to Nadia for the episode name! Follow Nadia on IG @nadiainherownworld and Adam @adamelsayigh Nadia’s website: http://nadiak.tk/ Adam’s website: https://www.adamaelsayigh.com/

Content warning:  This episode contains references to sexual abuse & suicide. This is an episode about reaching turning points in life, and how it is never late to reach those points.  The theme is mental health; Ellie and Alia give updates on how their lives are going in that regard.  This episode is barely edited because it was tough listening back through it.  Thank you for understanding.

What do hot air balloons, nunneries, chocolate ice cream, and aloe vera have in common?  Glad you asked – what they have in common is that they’re all mentioned in this episode.  Listen to hear how Ellie and Alia combine these things into highly intellectual discourse.

This is an episode in which we (Ellie and Alia) muddle through our thoughts on, mainly, internet culture surrounding the Trump administration’s recent attack on Iran.  This is not the time for funny memes; it is not the time for white Americans to simplify the situation or to make it about themselves.  Excuse our disjointed discussion – you’ll hear us just trying to figure our thoughts out through conversation.  Thank you all for listening.

Ellie & Alia discuss 2019 both personally and podcast-wise, and talk about hopes for this year.  Happy New Year to you all!

For the last episode of this year, we bring you a glimpse into a party called Laylit.  As the event listing describes it, it is a party celebrating the diverse music from the MENA region and its diaspora.  “Stretching all the way back to the 50s and diving into today’s contemporary scene, each LayLit party takes you on a genre-spanning musical trip, highlighting the incredible diversity, depth and richness that comes out of the region.” These parties happen in both Montreal and NYC; the NYC one is hosted by C’mon Everybody, a welcoming space in Brooklyn.  Wake Island and Saphe…

Salon Al-Mahjar in NYC is a safe space for artists to collaborate and share their work.  On December 8, the 7th salon was held at Brooklyn Arts Exchange!  While the last salon (6) focused on music, this one focused on dance and theater.  Hear from the artists who showed work, along with some of the attendees! This salon was organized by Nadia Khayrallah, Hilal a.k.a. thelebanesemafia, and Mariam Bazeed.  Nadia arranged for the venue and curated the dance side of this salon, while Mariam focused on the theater side.  Thank you to Nadia, Hilal, Mariam, and the artists who showed…

Ellie talks about her surgery and how recovery has been going!  Please note that there is some graphic content – listen at your discretion. Feel free to directly reach out to Ellie with questions/comments on IG @elliewantstoshitpost or on Twitter @EllieQueerArabs.