Third Culture Talks

In this two-part series on Palestine, Meis and Sabreen are joined first by Susan (from the Haram Police episode, you’re welcome) to continue the conversation that's shifted the narrative. Join us as we learn what it’s like for a TCK Palestinian growing up in the diaspora. From being considered an act of resistance by virtue of existing, to constantly searching for solidarity and community in any stranger wearing the kuffiyeh. We asked non-Palestinians in the listener community “When did you first start paying attention and realising the gravity of the situation?”, and answer the question ourselves along with advice for finding longevity in your activism without burning out. For more information, check out this phenomenal Freedom Within Reach action toolkit by the Palestinian Feminist Collective.  Join the conversation on Instagram @thirdculturetalks - All topic, guest, and dilemma submissions to https://thirdculturetalks.com/contact - Audio engineering by [email protected].

In this second episode of a three-part friendship series, Meis and Sabreen are joined by the best-selling author (and, more notably, Sabreen’s best friend) Alya Mooro to unpack female friendships. Join as they reminisce over their first “best friend” (wow possessive), cringe over how they used to pride themselves over not being “like other girls” and whether they’ve now found the coveted “SATC female friendship group”. Find out how they went from using gossip as currency to now setting healthier boundaries. 

For more Alya-related content: ig: @alyamooro | Book: The Greater Freedom: Life as a Middle Eastern Woman Outside the Stereotypes | Newsletter: The Greater Conversation

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In this first episode of a three-part friendship series, Meis, Mike, and Sabreen consider what *doesn’t* make a “good friend”. Join as they discuss how they’ve been maintaining their friendships during lockdown and how they treat their friends vs. how they want to be treated. Find out what the listeners thought were some solid friendship dealbreakers, and if the hosts would cut or keep their friends with the same behaviour. From stinginess over a cup of coffee to hitting on your partner, your submissions were WILD. Recommendations: The Night Stalker and Lupin on Netflix, and basically any weighted blanket to keep Sabreen warm and tucked in. Sincere apologies for the occasional echo cave audio from Mike, remote recording is tuff.

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In the longest episode to date, Meis and Sabreen are joined by scientist and baker Susan to address the informal and unwanted Haram Police. Join as they throw shade at no-one’s favourite officers of the judgmental law. From the top-ranking trolls telling you what pagan holidays you can’t participate in to the pick-me women who aid them in their tireless pursuits. Sabreen recalls memories of a particularly bad egg, and Meis teaches you how to boil the perfect egg. Sincere apologies for the unwarranted karaoke. Find Susan at @susanalsafizzle & @saffronandhoneybakery. Join the conversation on Instagram @thirdculturetalks - All topic, guest, and dilemma submissions to https://thirdculturetalks.com/contact - Audio engineering by [email protected].

In this episode, hosts Meis, Mike, and Sabreen explore the expectation of entrepreneurship and side hustles as a new norm. Join as they weigh out the freedom of being self-employed against the safety of working for someone else. Find out whether they think this really is the age to chase your bag through monetising your every move or if it’s a selectively sold dream. Join the conversation on Instagram @thirdculturetalks - All topic, guest, and dilemma submissions to https://thirdculturetalks.com/contact - Audio engineering by [email protected].

In this messy minisode, Meis and Sabreen are joined by presenter and radio host Deana Hassanein, to continue the exploration of what it means to be a TCK in the diaspora. Join as they roast each other’s Spotify Wrapped, exchange stories of visits “back home”, and play a game of “Would you Rather?”. Find out their answers and how they think you should go about making other cultural chameleon friends. Join the conversation on Instagram @thirdculturetalks - All topic, guest, and dilemma submissions to https://thirdculturetalks.com/contact - Audio engineering by [email protected].
For more Deana: @deanahassanein and tune into her Arabic Radio show every Monday 12-2 PM GMT www.tribeurbanradio.com/shows/aaazt/ IG:  @aaaztradioshow and her podcast What the Duck? | Update: Nao is pronounced Na-yo. Thanks for tuning in. 

In this chaotic first episode of the second season your hosts Meis, Mike, and Sabreen dive deep into the trending “unpopular opinions” inspired by No Nuance November. Join as they share their stances on everything from Harry Potter and Breaking Bad to environmental activism and childish tastebuds. Find out what their own No Nuanced takes are and join the conversation on Instagram @thirdculturetalks - All topic, guest, and dilemma submissions to https://thirdculturetalks.com/contact - Audio engineering by [email protected].

In the final episode of the season hosts Meis, Mike and Sabreen reflect on their social media usage after watching Netflix’s The Social Dilemma. Join as they consider why they avoid checking their own screen time if social media detoxes have become necessary, and what their first-ever introduction to social media was growing up (fb, myspace, piczo?). Find out what changes they’ve implemented when using their favourite platforms in a more responsible manner and what led them there. For more content and conversation follow us on Instagram @thirdculturetalks. All topic, guest, and dilemma submissions to https://thirdculturetalks.com/contact - Audio engineering by [email protected].

In this episode, hosts Meis, Mike and Sabreen review the importance of representation. Join as they explore what representation they had growing up vs. what there is now. Find out who they feel is flying the flag for their people and what we can do to further representation and create more seats at the table, or even create a table of our own. Podcast mentioned: @yallabyepod from the Arab, loud and proud girls of @themeemshop. For more content and conversation follow us on Instagram @thirdculturetalks All topic, guest, and dilemma submissions to https://thirdculturetalks.com/contact  Audio engineering by [email protected].