Unconventionally Arab

Unconventionally Arab

By Saad AlessaComedy
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Unconventionally Arab episodes

  • Edutainment: The Power of Storytelling
    On this episode I share my thoughts on why storytelling is one of the best forms of teaching, and discuss what about it makes it stick. More so, I discuss how when entertainment & education are combined they create the greatest forms of storytelling.
    9 min
  • The Power of a Compliment
    On this episode I questions why it is that we quickly are able to criticize others rather than compliment them. As well as, discuss the benefits on focusing on other's strong suits, as well as complimenting them.
    11 min
  • 4 Ways to Get Past Negative Thinking
    I've been going through the motions lately. But no matter how difficult things get, and how negative my thoughts get, I find myself getting out of the situation. So I decided to share how I tend to get out of a negative thinking cycle. Hope this helps!
    9 min
  • Getting Past Societal Apathy
    On this episode I open up about how our struggles unite us, and that we will never able to live in a free world so long as some of us are oppressed. It's time we looked past our differences, and stood for each other in the name of justice, equality, and humanity.
    19 min
  • Global Affairs: Is Change on the Horizon?
    On this episode I share my thoughts on how the Palestinian liberation movement has created a global wave that is helping people stand up for injustice everywhere. I also give my two cents on how I believe there is a media bias and a skewed narrative.
    19 min
  • Palestine for Dummies w/ Activist Michael Schirtzer
    On this episode I'm joined with friend, and Jewish American Activist Michael Schirtzer. Join us as we breakdown Palestine's colonization history, and discuss it's current state. More importantly highlight why it's important for people to understand what's going on today, and why the world is standing with Palestine.
    22 min
  • Roma's Struggle with Epilepsy
    On this episode I talk about my epileptic dog Roma, and how this past weekend I had to seriously contemplate saying my goodbyes. I also discuss the podcast's name change.
    15 min
  • Tempering Expectations
    On this episode I discuss my first impressions of Austin, Texas and why I wouldn't move there. I also dive into how I need to start to learn how to navigate my relationships better, and stop expecting to look for myself in others.
    13 min
  • Luck vs. Talent
    On this episode I revisit something that's been on my mind recently. How much luck plays a role in an individual's success. I also talk about my experience on Legendiary, and what I came to find from interviewing people that are deemed successful.
    13 min

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Unconventionally Arab is a raw, uncensored podcast hosted by stand-up comic Saad Alessa. Nothing is off limits, and it's all his truth.