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August 19, 2024 SHKOON: How a Syrian Refugee and a German Became One of The World's Leading Electronic Duos
In this episode, host Hani Dajani talks to music duo, SHKOON, about their journey and how their music has a strong cultural impact, addressing themes of identity, displacement, and hope. We also talk about SHKOON's music incorporates elements of Arabic folk songs, Sufi poetry, and classical music, combined with modern electronic beats.
SHKOON is made up of duo Ameen and Thorben. Ameen, originally from Syria, fled to Germany due to the Syrian civil war. He brought with him a deep connection to the traditional music of his homeland, which greatly influences Shkoon’s sound. Thorben, with a background in classical and jazz music, contributes his knowledge of Western music theory and electronic production.
We thank Marsm.ca for supporting this episode and helping amplify all kinds of Arabic music.
33 min
July 26, 2024 Nataly Aukar talks about life in Lebanon, comedy and growing up Lebanese
Hani Dajani sits down with Lebanese-American Comedian Nataly Aukar. Nataly talks about her upbringing in Lebanon, what it was like moving to New York, the red flags to look for when you make new friends, talks about her career so far and opens up on what rebuilding Lebanon means to her. Nataly Aukar has sold out shows across the world, and performed a long side stand-up comedians such as Hasan Minhaj and Rami Youssef. NOTE: This episode was shot in February 2023. Due to programming changes, we were only able to release this episode today.
WHAT WE TALK ABOUT:
(00:00) Introduction
(06:10) Why Nataly started doing stand-up?(10:40) Life in Lebanon
(13:27) From Lebanon to New York: Lessons Learned
(32:36) Why you should not look for validation...(40:19) This is red flag to look out for when making new friends..
(43:36) Why we need to re-build Lebanon?
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WEBSITE: https://www.natalyaukarcomedy.com/
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58 min
July 13, 2024 I Asked 1,000+ Older People for Life Advice and Learned… | Sprouht
In this special segment, we talk to former banker turned content creator, William Rossy (also known as Sprouht).

Will is a Lebanese-Canadian that began his journey with his self-improvement brand in a way to explore a more meaningful life. Through the brand he built, he has been able to provide tools, experiences, and a community of over 2.5 million people to help them pursue their dream life.
This episode goes into Will's story while he discusses the lessons he's learned throughout it all. Will tells us what he noticed when talking to thousands of people about their age, as well as reveals how to a live a more meaningful, happier life that only YOU can determine.
Breakdown of the Episode:
(00:00) Who is Will?
(02:10) breaking out of the "tunnel vision" to live more fulfilled
(03:53) a simple trick to make difficult decisions
(05:43) happiness vs. money
(10:45) your dreams vs. your parents dreams
(13:48) do you get happier as you get older?
(21:00) why are 20 year olds not as fulfilled?
(26:46) what does "level up" even mean?

Guest: https://www.instagram.com/sprouht/?hl=en Podcast Host: https://www.instagram.com/hanidajanii/
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33 min
June 26, 2024 What is it Like to Be a Teen Content Creator? l Ozikoy
In this special segment, we dive deep into the lives of Arab content creators in the west. Today, we are joined by 19 year old Khalil Yatim, also known as "Ozikoy" on social media. Khalil tells us what it's like to create content as a teenager, his goals, and why his relationship with his dad/baba is special.Guest: Khalil Yatim https://www.tiktok.com/@ozikoy?lang=enhttps://www.instagram.com/ozikoy/?hl=enPodcast Host: https://www.instagram.com/hanidajanii/YALLA! LET'S TALK. YOUTUBE: / yallaletstalk SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ymbJTX...APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...ANGHAMI: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1034...FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yallaletsta...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yallaletstalk...
35 min
June 14, 2024 Student Encampments l Ahmed Shihab-Eldin
Student encampments...Dr. Phil interviewing Netanyahu..and Eurovision. A lot has happened in the past couple of months. But how do these events change things? And what is the impact on us and the millions of people in Gaza?

Helping us answer these questions today is Emmy-Nominated journalist, producer, and Actor - Ahmed Shihab-Eldin.

Ahmed is a Columbia university graduate and a former Adjunct Professor at the school. He shares his perspective on the events that took place at Columbia where the student movement all began. As a journalist and prominent media personality, Ahmed also offers his views on the media landscape today as well as the double standards of Eurovision.

What We Talk About:
(00:00) Introduction(02:05) student encampments from the POV of previous Columbia student and staff member(15:40) What do these encampment and protest bans tell our students? (19:10) Hamilton Hall to Hind's Hall. What does this mean?(24:00) How is the media exploiting the situation in Gaza?(33:20) How you know Netanyahu reached rock bottom...(36:58) Eurovision (43:12) A message for students

Guest: https://www.instagram.com/ahmedeldin/
Host: https://www.instagram.com/hanidajanii/

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45 min
May 25, 2024 I Will Not Be Silenced l Alana Hadid
In this episode, we are joined by fashion icon, model, and creative director, Alana Hadid. Alana is a daughter of a Nakba survivor, and she shares with us her family's story and her perspectives on how your voice can free Palestine. In this episode, we talk about: (0:00) Intro (02:00) why we need to talk about the Nakba?(03:05) what were the conversations like growing up at the dinner table?(05:15) what happened to the Hadids during the Nakba?(07:55) Khairiah Hadid (11:05) has Alana ever been scared to speak up? (14:08) how does a free Palestine lead to collective liberation? (19:00) TikTok, Encampments, and 6 year old Hind Rajab(23:00) Let's talk about language and chants(25:30) Is Israel scared of the Hadids? (27:20) What is Watermelon Pictures and how can you get involved?Guest: https://www.instagram.com/lanzybear/Podcast Host: https://www.instagram.com/hanidajanii/Follow Watermelon Pictures Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watermelonpicturesco/Stream Walled Off: https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Walled-Off/0KY2FR78ZGN596AU6BEGANYHYQYALLA! LET'S TALK. PODCAST:YOUTUBE: / yallaletstalk SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ymbJTX...APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...ANGHAMI: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1034...FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS:INSTAGRAM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yallaletstalk/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yallaletstalk?lang=en***Credits***Production: https://www.hzmproductions.com/https://www.instagram.com/hzmproductions/Studio: https://www.vznstudios.ca/https://www.instagram.com/vznstudios_/#podcast #yallaletstalk #alanahadid #hadidsisters #bellahadid #gigihadid #watermelonpictures #walledoff
35 min
May 22, 2024 Let's talk about addiction, even "love addition" l Dr. Marc Dagher
In this episode, I interview Dr. Marc Dagher, an addiction Doctor and expert in treating all kinds of substance addictions. Whether you choose to do drugs or feel like you're addicted to a person, this episode will give you insights on the world of addiction, human behaviour, as well as interesting facts on substances. This episode is important for anyone struggling with an addiction of any kind (be it substances or love addiction) as well as for those with friends or family who they may think have an addiction. It's also an important episode for anyone who wants to have a better understanding on human behaviour. In this episode, we discuss addiction in the context of both drugs and love. We delve into the following topics: 1) What is Addiction? How Do We Identify it in People We Love?2) Party-Drugs: Is there a Rank? What are the Risks? 3) Can Drugs be Used for Therapy? 4) Can Love Turn Into An Addiction? ______________________________________CHAPTERS(0:00) Introduction(1:42) What is Addiction?(9:00) What Leads People To Have an Addiction? (11:57) How Do You Identify Addiction in Someone You Love? (19:42) How Can Party-Settings Lead to An Addiction? Can We Rank Them? (34:17) Can Love Be An Addiction? (41:38) Can Drugs be Used for Therapy? (43:10) Why Do You Get Addicted If They're Hot and Cold? Understanding Intermittent Reinforcement (49:51) What is the Deadliest Drugs in the World of Addiction?(49:51) Conclusion____________________________________________________________YALLA! LET'S TALK.YOUTUBE: / yallaletstalk ANCHOR: https://anchor.fm/yallaletstalkSPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ymbJTX...APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...ANGHAMI: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1034...FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yallaletsta...TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@yallaletstalk...SNAPCHAT: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/yallaletstalk
55 min
May 15, 2024 Why Celebrities Need to Speak Up about Gaza l Netflix Star Dom Gabriel
The controversial video of Hayley Bayley's "let them eat cake", followed by her apology, raised the questions: "should celebrities be speaking up on Gaza?" And if not: "should we just block them for their silence?" (And also, "are we in District 12, living real life hunger games right now?")Today, helping us answer these questions, we have with us TV personality: Dom Gabriel. You might have seen him on Netflix Reality TV shows such as, "The Mole" and "The Perfect Match". Dom is a great example of using your platform for social good, where his values trump any brand deal that might not want an influencer to be "political". As he puts it: "I am a human, not a billboard". In this episode, we talk about the following:(00:00) Intro (01:40) What made Dom speak up about Palestine?(08:22) Why Influencers and Celebrities should speak up? (18:10) The Met Gala (22:04) Should we block celebrities who are not speaking up about Palestine? (29:29) Macklemore "Hind's Hall" & Drake vs Kendrick Lamar (31:30) Encampments & Protests (42:01) A lesson learned from Anime If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to subscribe and rate the channel! YOU CAN FIND DOM (@dontcallmedom)INSTAGRAM: @dontcallmedomTIKTOK: @dontcallmedomhttps://www.instagram.com/dontcalldom/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@dontcalldom?lang=enYO CAN FIND US: INSTAGRAM: @yallaletstalk .TIKTOK: @yallaletstalk. .LISTEN TO YALLA! LET'S TALK.SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ymbJTX...APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...ANGHAMI: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1034...#yallaletstalk #perfectmatch #netflix #celebrityblockout #hayleybayley #letthemeatcake #metgala2024
46 min
May 07, 2024 Why this Doctor went to Gaza l Dr. Yipeng Ge
Today's guest is Dr. Yipeng Ge. A Canadian resident Doctor who was suspended from the University of Ottawa for his social media posts (might I add, he was suspended without due process or fair investigation). When the University of Ottawa decided to re-instate him, he chose to decline their offer. Instead, Dr. Yipeng Ge went to Rahaf in Gaza to provide his medical services to those in need. At the time of this episode, more than 44,000 civilians in Gaza have been killed by Israeli occupation forces since October. More than 77,800 people have been inured. The situation continues to get worse as Rahaf is now being obliterated. Dr. Yipeng Ge tells us what he saw and what the conversations he had were like. Episode Breakdown00:00 Intro01:58 Getting suspended from University for being a Pro-Palestinian?05:12 The social media posts in question09:10 Why academic institutions have failed us? 14:07 What did this Doctor see in Gaza? 25:30 Would Dr. Yiping go back to Gaza?27:08 How to advocate and show resiliency for Palestine

33 min
April 24, 2024 What Life is Like Going From Gaza to Diaspora? l Farah Qaddan
What is it like to be a Palestinian from Gaza? Was it like to be a Palestinian diaspora, which means you have left your homeland for another country. For us to be better allies, we need to hear people's stories. In this episode, we are joined by Farah Qaddan. Farah is an avid storyteller, published writer and creative that centres her Arab Palestinian identity in everything she does. Episode Breakdown: (0:00) Intro(0:39) growing up in Gaza(14:40) what it's like to be a Palestinian diaspora right now? (17:50) how can we become better allies?(21:23) what are some terms we should not be using? (28:00) a message to "pro-israelis"...(33:49) Farah's viral speech: understanding the words behind her message and what her message is now to politicians (49:00) how do different generations of Palestinian diaspora experience their identity? (51:32) what does a free Palestine look like? (53:00) conclusion
57 min

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Welcome to Yalla! Let’s Talk., where self-growth meets culture. Hosted by Hani Dajani, this podcast features conversations with inspiring creatives, thought-leaders, and disruptors. The goal? To help…