Obnoxiously Pleasant
An Arab American podcast where we share our love of Arab culture, food, and everything in between.This is an apolitical podcast with a focus on having great conversations and a good laugh. You can also watch our podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9zCKug0jbPEsRQegq99mOA?app=desktop
Podcasting since 2021 • 57 episodes
Obnoxiously Pleasant
Latest Episodes
Finding Palestine at Ellis Island + The Starvation of Gaza & How You Can Help
In this episode, Hanan and Lina catch up after a short break. Lina shares a powerful moment from her visit to Ellis Island, where she found her grandfather’s name listed with “Palestine” as his homeland: proof of a history that refuses to be er...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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27:43
Wael Kfoury, the Tea App, and Barefoot White People
In this episode, we’re catching up and talking about a little bit of everything — from Wael Kfoury’s new song to the Tea App drama taking over Dearborn Arabs. It’s one of those episodes where the conversation goes in every direction…and somehow...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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39:15
Dating as an Arab American: Send Help!
What’s dating really like as an Arab American? In this episode, we’re keeping it real about the Arab dating scene — the good, the bad, and the straight-up awkward. Between cultural traditions, family pressure, and the chaos of dating apps, find...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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35:17
The Best and Worst of Arab Culture
In this episode, we’re diving into Arab cultural customs and traditions — the ones we love, the ones that stress us out, and the ones we’re ready to cancel. We love our culture: the food, the family vibes, the hospitality, the random rules no o...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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23:24
Why Getting Laid Off Was the Best Thing Ever
Hanan got laid off...but she’s not freaking out. In this episode, we talk about how to handle getting laid off without going into panic mode, and why moments like this can actually be a reset if you let them. If you’re going through something s...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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24:36