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	<title>Episode 219 [in English]: Nahid</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Nahid is a Sudanese artist and activist with a background in theater, music, education, and human rights work.  Nahid talks about her current experience caretaking for her grandmother and how skills from working with children transfer to elder care.  She also discusses her childhood experience of displacement, moving from Sudan to Yemen and then Western Massachusetts following her father’s persecution and torture for his human rights advocacy under the Bashir regime. Nahid recounts her early experiences in the arts, being introduced to political theater at an early age, and then being one of the few people of color and “not&#8230;]]></description>
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	<title>Episode 218 [in English]:  Clarissa Bitar</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 02:53:22 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Clarissa Bitar is an accomplished Palestinian oud musician and composer hailing from Los Angeles, California. With a background in Music and a specialization in Ethnomusicology from UC Santa Barbara, Clarissa&#8217;s musical journey has been enriched by training under esteemed Arab oudists such as Simon Shaheen, Charbel Rouhana, and Bassam Saba. Their performances have graced stages across the United States and internationally. On this episode, Clarissa talks about growing up playing guitar, falling in love with the oud in college, and gradually switching from a biology major to ethnomusicology major to a working musician.  Clarissa’s latest song ‘Leh’ is coming out&#8230;]]></description>
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	<title>Episode 217 [in English]:  The Legendary X-Knights</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/the-legendary-x-knights/</link>
	<pubDate>Sun, 01 Dec 2024 22:35:20 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Bijhan Agha is a trans Persian-American comic artist living in Uruguay, and second-time podcast guest! This time, she joined us to talk about her latest superhero comic &#8220;The Legendary X-Knights&#8221; for which the Kickstarter comes out today! &#8220;The Legendary X-Knights&#8221; is about a group of diverse people working together to defeat monsters. They are all brought together by messages from the future which guide them in a war against Vampirekind. They get their powers from colored crystals which translate their emotions—especially those typically considered negative—into physical armor and weapons. We discuss the unique power of comics to reach both children&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Bijhan Agha is a trans Persian-American comic artist living in Uruguay, and second-time podcast guest! This time, she joined us to talk about her latest superhero comic &#8220;The Legendary X-Knights&#8221; for which the Kickstarter comes out today! &#82]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:episode>244</itunes:episode>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Bijhan Agha is a trans Persian-American comic artist living in Uruguay, and second-time podcast guest! This time, she joined us to talk about her latest superhero comic &#8220;The Legendary X-Knights&#8221; for which the Kickstarter comes out today! &#8220;The Legendary X-Knights&#8221; is about a group of diverse people working together to defeat monsters. They are all brought together by messages from the future which guide them in a war against Vampirekind. They get their powers from colored crystals which translate their emotions—especially those typically considered negative—into physical armor and weapons. We discuss the unique power of comics to reach both children&#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bijhan Agha is a trans Persian-American comic artist living in Uruguay, and second-time podcast guest! This time, she joined us to talk about her latest superhero comic &#8220;The Legendary X-Knights&#8221; for which the Kickstarter comes out today! &#8220;The Legendary X-Knights&#8221; is about a group of diverse people working together to defeat monsters. They are all brought together by messages from the future which guide them in a war against Vampirekind. They get their powers from colored crystals which translate their emotions—especially those typically considered negative—into physical armor and weapons. We discuss the unique power of comics to reach both children&#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>Episode 216 [in English]: Creators for Gaza</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/creators-for-gaza/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:32:50 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Sheyam Ghieth is an artist, organizer, Egyptian propagandist, and repeat podcast guest after 4 years!  Sheyam is a co-founder of Creators for Gaza, a SWANA-led mutual-aid network connecting artists and amplifiers with Palestinian families facing genocide. Check it out to donate or get involved as an artist! They also discuss their work drawing connections between disease and colonialism in genocidal states, building COVID-19 and Palestine solidarity, especially in the face of mask bans meant to attack pro-Palestine protesters. This work includes their Zine “mask up we need you” (in collaboration with @rimo_skyo). We also talk about how we’re showing up&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sheyam Ghieth is an artist, organizer, Egyptian propagandist, and repeat podcast guest after 4 years!  Sheyam is a co-founder of Creators for Gaza, a SWANA-led mutual-aid network connecting artists and amplifiers with Palestinian families facing genocide]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:episode>243</itunes:episode>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Sheyam Ghieth is an artist, organizer, Egyptian propagandist, and repeat podcast guest after 4 years!  Sheyam is a co-founder of Creators for Gaza, a SWANA-led mutual-aid network connecting artists and amplifiers with Palestinian families facing genocide. Check it out to donate or get involved as an artist! They also discuss their work drawing connections between disease and colonialism in genocidal states, building COVID-19 and Palestine solidarity, especially in the face of mask bans meant to attack pro-Palestine protesters. This work includes their Zine “mask up we need you” (in collaboration with @rimo_skyo). We also talk about how we’re showing up&#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sheyam Ghieth is an artist, organizer, Egyptian propagandist, and repeat podcast guest after 4 years!  Sheyam is a co-founder of Creators for Gaza, a SWANA-led mutual-aid network connecting artists and amplifiers with Palestinian families facing genocide. Check it out to donate or get involved as an artist! They also discuss their work drawing connections between disease and colonialism in genocidal states, building COVID-19 and Palestine solidarity, especially in the face of mask bans meant to attack pro-Palestine protesters. This work includes their Zine “mask up we need you” (in collaboration with @rimo_skyo). We also talk about how we’re showing up&#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>Episode 215 [in English]: A Whole Lot of Stuff</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/a-whole-lot-of-stuff/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 23:10:56 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[We’re back with an episode with Alia, Ellie, and Nadia talking about: &#8211; An incredible show Nadia saw called LINES about the interconnected histories of Palestine, Uganda, and the UK through prison systems  &#8211; Participating in Palestine protests and college encampments around us (and how college students are doing a better job of building a movement as they go than most of us) &#8211; Why protests and direct action can sometimes be *good* for mental health, actually &#8211; Nadia’s organizing work with @dancers_for_palestine &#8211; Anti-BDS laws, anti-protest laws, and anti-bail fund laws across the US &#8211; Alia goes to @laylitparty&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We’re back with an episode with Alia, Ellie, and Nadia talking about: &#8211; An incredible show Nadia saw called LINES about the interconnected histories of Palestine, Uganda, and the UK through prison systems  &#8211; Participating in Palestine protest]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:episode>242</itunes:episode>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We’re back with an episode with Alia, Ellie, and Nadia talking about: &#8211; An incredible show Nadia saw called LINES about the interconnected histories of Palestine, Uganda, and the UK through prison systems  &#8211; Participating in Palestine protests and college encampments around us (and how college students are doing a better job of building a movement as they go than most of us) &#8211; Why protests and direct action can sometimes be *good* for mental health, actually &#8211; Nadia’s organizing work with @dancers_for_palestine &#8211; Anti-BDS laws, anti-protest laws, and anti-bail fund laws across the US &#8211; Alia goes to @laylitparty&#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Episode 214 [in English]:  Hannah Moushabeck</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/hannah-moushabeck/</link>
	<pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2024 15:10:39 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Hannah Moushabeck is a second-generation Palestinian American author, editor, and book marketer. She is the author of Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine, a children’s book about three girls who experience Palestine through bedtime stories. She lives in Amherst, Massachusetts on the homelands of the Pocumtuc and Nipmuc Nations. Hannah talks about growing up in  New York, Massachusetts, and the UK while her family ran an Arab independent publishing house. She discusses how representation in children’s books has and hasn’t changed since her childhood, with a clear uptick in queer stories but very few Palestinian stories. Hannah recounts the variety&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hannah Moushabeck is a second-generation Palestinian American author, editor, and book marketer. She is the author of Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine, a children’s book about three girls who experience Palestine through bedtime stories. She lives]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:episode>241</itunes:episode>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hannah Moushabeck is a second-generation Palestinian American author, editor, and book marketer. She is the author of Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine, a children’s book about three girls who experience Palestine through bedtime stories. She lives in Amherst, Massachusetts on the homelands of the Pocumtuc and Nipmuc Nations. Hannah talks about growing up in  New York, Massachusetts, and the UK while her family ran an Arab independent publishing house. She discusses how representation in children’s books has and hasn’t changed since her childhood, with a clear uptick in queer stories but very few Palestinian stories. Hannah recounts the variety&#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hannah Moushabeck is a second-generation Palestinian American author, editor, and book marketer. She is the author of Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine, a children’s book about three girls who experience Palestine through bedtime stories. She lives in Amherst, Massachusetts on the homelands of the Pocumtuc and Nipmuc Nations. Hannah talks about growing up in  New York, Massachusetts, and the UK while her family ran an Arab independent publishing house. She discusses how representation in children’s books has and hasn’t changed since her childhood, with a clear uptick in queer stories but very few Palestinian stories. Hannah recounts the variety&#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>Episode 213 [in English]: Yaffa</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/yaffa/</link>
	<pubDate>Sun, 04 Feb 2024 22:33:04 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Yaffa is a trans displaced Palestinian activist, engineer, death and birthing doula, peer support specialist, and artist. They are the Executive Director of Muslim Alliance for Sexual and Gender Diversity and recently released their book of poetry Blood Orange, raising funds for queer and trans Palestinian work.  In this episode, Yaffa reads a poem from Blood Orange, and we reflect on the cognitive dissonance of diaspora, wondering “which cut from your paycheck killed your cousin.” Yaffa discusses their work in peer support, and how we can find alternatives to an individualized, compartmentalized, escapist framing of self care, witnessing each other&#8217;s&#8230;]]></description>
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	<itunes:episode>240</itunes:episode>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Yaffa is a trans displaced Palestinian activist, engineer, death and birthing doula, peer support specialist, and artist. They are the Executive Director of Muslim Alliance for Sexual and Gender Diversity and recently released their book of poetry Blood Orange, raising funds for queer and trans Palestinian work.  In this episode, Yaffa reads a poem from Blood Orange, and we reflect on the cognitive dissonance of diaspora, wondering “which cut from your paycheck killed your cousin.” Yaffa discusses their work in peer support, and how we can find alternatives to an individualized, compartmentalized, escapist framing of self care, witnessing each other&#8217;s&#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Yaffa is a trans displaced Palestinian activist, engineer, death and birthing doula, peer support specialist, and artist. They are the Executive Director of Muslim Alliance for Sexual and Gender Diversity and recently released their book of poetry Blood Orange, raising funds for queer and trans Palestinian work.  In this episode, Yaffa reads a poem from Blood Orange, and we reflect on the cognitive dissonance of diaspora, wondering “which cut from your paycheck killed your cousin.” Yaffa discusses their work in peer support, and how we can find alternatives to an individualized, compartmentalized, escapist framing of self care, witnessing each other&#8217;s&#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>Episode 212 [in English]: Hijab Butch Blues</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/hijab-butch-blues/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 03:35:17 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Lamya H., author of Hijab Butch Blues, joined us for a wonderful episode! Lamya talks about the line between invisibility and hypervisibility as a brown person in hijab in the US, alternatively overlooked or policed. She discusses her path into Queer Muslim community as well as her mixed experiences in both Arab and Desi spaces as someone born in a South Asian country who grew up in the Gulf. We also talk about the differences between culturally- and religiously-specific queer communities and the issues with policing borders around identity.  They also mention how quickly Queer Muslim communities have become more&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lamya H., author of Hijab Butch Blues, joined us for a wonderful episode! Lamya talks about the line between invisibility and hypervisibility as a brown person in hijab in the US, alternatively overlooked or policed. She discusses her path into Queer Mus]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>239</itunes:episode>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lamya H., author of Hijab Butch Blues, joined us for a wonderful episode! Lamya talks about the line between invisibility and hypervisibility as a brown person in hijab in the US, alternatively overlooked or policed. She discusses her path into Queer Muslim community as well as her mixed experiences in both Arab and Desi spaces as someone born in a South Asian country who grew up in the Gulf. We also talk about the differences between culturally- and religiously-specific queer communities and the issues with policing borders around identity.  They also mention how quickly Queer Muslim communities have become more&#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lamya H., author of Hijab Butch Blues, joined us for a wonderful episode! Lamya talks about the line between invisibility and hypervisibility as a brown person in hijab in the US, alternatively overlooked or policed. She discusses her path into Queer Muslim community as well as her mixed experiences in both Arab and Desi spaces as someone born in a South Asian country who grew up in the Gulf. We also talk about the differences between culturally- and religiously-specific queer communities and the issues with policing borders around identity.  They also mention how quickly Queer Muslim communities have become more&#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 211 [in English]:  Mental Health for Liberation</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-211-in-english-mental-health-for-liberation/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 03:47:21 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Finlay Sarafa McHale is a queer Iraqi/Chaldean-American clinical social worker currently facilitating a free peer support group for queer SWANA people. They joined us for a wonderful conversation about how mental healthcare can be a tool for political liberation rather than means of detaching from it.  Finlay discusses censorship and Zionism in the mental health field, the challenges of developing culturally responsive practices in a profession with white-centric roots, and the myth of therapy as apolitical. They explain how traditionally strict expectations of “non-disclosure” regarding therapists’ personal or political perspectives can widen the power gap between therapist and client and&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Finlay Sarafa McHale is a queer Iraqi/Chaldean-American clinical social worker currently facilitating a free peer support group for queer SWANA people. They joined us for a wonderful conversation about how mental healthcare can be a tool for political li]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:episode>238</itunes:episode>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Finlay Sarafa McHale is a queer Iraqi/Chaldean-American clinical social worker currently facilitating a free peer support group for queer SWANA people. They joined us for a wonderful conversation about how mental healthcare can be a tool for political liberation rather than means of detaching from it.  Finlay discusses censorship and Zionism in the mental health field, the challenges of developing culturally responsive practices in a profession with white-centric roots, and the myth of therapy as apolitical. They explain how traditionally strict expectations of “non-disclosure” regarding therapists’ personal or political perspectives can widen the power gap between therapist and client and&#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 210 [in English]:  Heterosexuals for Palestine</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-210-in-english-heterosexuals-for-palestine/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2023 01:47:04 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Leila Mire is a PhD candidate in Performance Studies at UC Berkeley, as well as a dancer, choreographer, organizer, and sometimes disorganized person. She researches Palestinian dance and the role of dance in US and Israeli cultural imperialism. We discuss the misleading implications of certain “coexistence art” which locates interpersonal prejudice as the source of conflict while deliberately glossing over systemic inequality. As Leila puts it, while art can build bridges, a bridge built on uneven ground is just a dysfunctional seesaw.  We also talk about Martha Graham, cultural appropriation as a foundation of US modern dance, the Cold War-era&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Leila Mire is a PhD candidate in Performance Studies at UC Berkeley, as well as a dancer, choreographer, organizer, and sometimes disorganized person. She researches Palestinian dance and the role of dance in US and Israeli cultural imperialism. We discu]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:episode>237</itunes:episode>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Leila Mire is a PhD candidate in Performance Studies at UC Berkeley, as well as a dancer, choreographer, organizer, and sometimes disorganized person. She researches Palestinian dance and the role of dance in US and Israeli cultural imperialism. We discuss the misleading implications of certain “coexistence art” which locates interpersonal prejudice as the source of conflict while deliberately glossing over systemic inequality. As Leila puts it, while art can build bridges, a bridge built on uneven ground is just a dysfunctional seesaw.  We also talk about Martha Graham, cultural appropriation as a foundation of US modern dance, the Cold War-era&#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Leila Mire is a PhD candidate in Performance Studies at UC Berkeley, as well as a dancer, choreographer, organizer, and sometimes disorganized person. She researches Palestinian dance and the role of dance in US and Israeli cultural imperialism. We discuss the misleading implications of certain “coexistence art” which locates interpersonal prejudice as the source of conflict while deliberately glossing over systemic inequality. As Leila puts it, while art can build bridges, a bridge built on uneven ground is just a dysfunctional seesaw.  We also talk about Martha Graham, cultural appropriation as a foundation of US modern dance, the Cold War-era&#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 209 [in English]: In the Dark (Awake of Course)</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/in-the-dark/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2023 00:26:30 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[We got to have Amina Shareef Ali back for another episode!  She was on the podcast all the way back in January 2021 (episode 147), and we now had a wonderful conversation about her upcoming album, In the Dark (Awake of Course), volume 2. In this episode, Amina describes the throughlines of the tracks, who was involved in the making of the album (shout out to Radical Folksonomy!), and the parts of her life this album draws from. The tracks explore themes of heartbreak and redemption, and living and loving boldly with integrity.  Cristy Road made the album cover, seen&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We got to have Amina Shareef Ali back for another episode!  She was on the podcast all the way back in January 2021 (episode 147), and we now had a wonderful conversation about her upcoming album, In the Dark (Awake of Course), volume 2. In this episode,]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>236</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:duration>1:04:18</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 207 [in English]:  Bijhan on Kobra Olympus!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/kobra-olympus/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:54:34 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[We were joined by the wonderful Bijhan Agha, a Persian-American author and creator living in Uruguay. Bijhan talked about her wonderful creation, Kobra Olympus.  Kobra is a trans, lesbian hijabi superhero with adventures that can be accessed and followed by you all if you get the comic when it comes out!  In this episode, Bijhan and Ellie dive in to some comic book history and discuss some of the nods to some older work by Kobra, as well as the many factors that make the Kobra comic so unique. We also talk about what led Bijhan and her partner to&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We were joined by the wonderful Bijhan Agha, a Persian-American author and creator living in Uruguay. Bijhan talked about her wonderful creation, Kobra Olympus.  Kobra is a trans, lesbian hijabi superhero with adventures that can be accessed and followed]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:episode>234</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>49:37</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 206 [in English]:  The Artificially Intelligent Queer Arabs</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-206-in-english-the-artificially-intelligent-queer-arabs/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jun 2023 02:23:11 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[We start off this episode by asking an AI to write a script for our podcast and doing a reading (did the AI get it right?) Then we talk about our actual lives. We discuss the legal attacks on trans rights in several Southern US states, plus some random transphobes at Waffle House. We commiserate about the challenges and doubts we’ve been encountering surrounding our respective careers. We also talk about how (queer) bar culture and etiquette have shifted due to dating apps, Buc-ees, squirrels, and the new Zelda game.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We start off this episode by asking an AI to write a script for our podcast and doing a reading (did the AI get it right?) Then we talk about our actual lives. We discuss the legal attacks on trans rights in several Southern US states, plus some random t]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>233</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>54:02</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 205 [in English]:  Hayati</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/hayati/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 16:36:25 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[( See a walkthrough of Noor&#8217;s exhibit here! Hayati &#8211; My Life/My Love ) Noor Aldayeh is a visual artist from Los Angeles, California. She is an Honors Film and Media student at Emory University minoring in Women’s, Gender and Sexuality studies, and acts as a student photographer for the Office of Belonging Community and Justice at the university. Our conversation centered around Noor’s thesis project ​​”Hayati (حياتي) &#8211; My Life / My Love,&#8221; an archive of queer, Middle Eastern and North African women and gender non-conforming-individuals across the US photographed alongside their personal safe spaces.  Noor discusses what drew&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[( See a walkthrough of Noor&#8217;s exhibit here! Hayati &#8211; My Life/My Love ) Noor Aldayeh is a visual artist from Los Angeles, California. She is an Honors Film and Media student at Emory University minoring in Women’s, Gender and Sexuality studies]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>232</itunes:episode>
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	<title>Episode 204: Alma of Slave to Sirens!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/alma-slavetosirens/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 10 Apr 2023 01:23:17 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Alma Doumani is the bassist for Slave to Sirens, an all-women thrash metal band from Lebanon that gained international attention through the documentary Sirens, which depicts the lives of the band members over three years. Outside of music, Alma is also a photographer and video producer.  In the episode, Alma talks us through her love for the complexity of metal music, how she got connected to the band, and how the documentary process started with a Facebook message from Rita Baghdadi. She also describes what it was like to have such pivotal moments in her and her bandmates’ lives thoroughly&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Alma Doumani is the bassist for Slave to Sirens, an all-women thrash metal band from Lebanon that gained international attention through the documentary Sirens, which depicts the lives of the band members over three years. Outside of music, Alma is also ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:episode>231</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 203 [in English]:  Rayan Afif</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/rayanafif/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2023 12:39:58 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Rayan Afif is a multi-media artist and theater maker of Egyptian and Lebanese descent making work that envisions queer SWANA futures. Rayan discussed some of their visual art which depicts dream physical spaces—including a mana’eesh cafe and queer SWANA drag race—and the importance of online community spaces when physical ones are not available. They also described their journey into playwriting and some of their theater projects, including a play exploring the effects of the Beirut explosion on two sisters, a historical fiction piece about a queer Egyptian in the 1950s (researched by interviewing their grandmother and great-grandmother), and an interactive&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Rayan Afif is a multi-media artist and theater maker of Egyptian and Lebanese descent making work that envisions queer SWANA futures. Rayan discussed some of their visual art which depicts dream physical spaces—including a mana’eesh cafe and queer SWANA ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>230</itunes:episode>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 202 [in English]:  Rana Fayez</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/rana-fayez/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2023 20:59:37 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, we caught up with Rana Fayez, an Arab, non-binary, arts producer, musician/sound artist, DJ, archivist, and founder of YallaPunk. Rana told us how they started YallaPunk in 2016 in response to political attacks on the SWANA community and how the organization has evolved since then, including the festivals, language practice groups, pandemic-era community kitchen, residencies, and pop-up events. They also talked about the mental health tolls of being in a quasi-community-organizer role, the unrealistic expectations placed on individuals with a moderately-sized public platform, and how they’ve learned to set boundaries around their time, energy, and social media&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, we caught up with Rana Fayez, an Arab, non-binary, arts producer, musician/sound artist, DJ, archivist, and founder of YallaPunk. Rana told us how they started YallaPunk in 2016 in response to political attacks on the SWANA community and]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>229</itunes:episode>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 200 [in English]!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode200/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2023 05:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[It’s our 200th episode! Alia, Ellie, and Nadia celebrate with a deep and messy group chat. We recall the early days of the podcast and some tough lessons about trust learned along the way. Then we discuss the World Cup, the brief resurgence of pan-Arabism surrounding the Moroccan team, and what we think of discourse on migrant workers’ rights, LGBTQ rights, and alcohol in Qatar. We talk about how frustrating our mental healthcare system can be when it comes to seeking non-emergency support, and what’s missing from the “check on your friends” memos. We also vague-cast (the podcast equivalent of&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[It’s our 200th episode! Alia, Ellie, and Nadia celebrate with a deep and messy group chat. We recall the early days of the podcast and some tough lessons about trust learned along the way. Then we discuss the World Cup, the brief resurgence of pan-Arabis]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>227</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:14:22</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 199 [in English]:  Sarah Bitar</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/sarah-bitar/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2022 01:01:13 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Sarah Bitar is an actor, writer, and teaching artist from Lebanon. Since graduating from the Stella Adler School of Acting, she has been living and creating in NYC. Sarah joined us to talk about her experiences in both the Lebanese and New York theater scenes, and the relative challenges of finding space, funding, community, and consistency in each.  Sarah mentions her recent/upcoming projects including: Stockade, a thriller film directed by Eric McGinty, in which Sarah plays a Lebanese painter in NYC&#8211;amidst her artist visa application process&#8211;who takes on a job delivering a mysterious parcel. Diss Oriental, a play co-written with&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sarah Bitar is an actor, writer, and teaching artist from Lebanon. Since graduating from the Stella Adler School of Acting, she has been living and creating in NYC. Sarah joined us to talk about her experiences in both the Lebanese and New York theater s]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>199</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:11:31</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 198 [in English]:  This Arab Is Queer</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/this-arab-is-queer/</link>
	<pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2022 18:03:32 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Elias Jahshan is a Palestinian/Lebanese-Australian journalist, writer and editor. He most recently edited the anthology This Arab Is Queer, which features eighteen queer Arab writers (including a good handful of former podcast guests) sharing stories across a variety of locations, experiences, and aesthetic styles. Elias joined us to talk about growing up in Western Sydney, breaking into the journalism field in Australia and England, and the assumptions he encountered while writing for both Arab and LGBTQ centered publications. He also discussed the process of putting this memoir together, the particular care involved in editing personal work, the quandaries involved in&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Elias Jahshan is a Palestinian/Lebanese-Australian journalist, writer and editor. He most recently edited the anthology This Arab Is Queer, which features eighteen queer Arab writers (including a good handful of former podcast guests) sharing stories acr]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>225</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:08:00</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 197 [in English]:  Women, Life, Freedom</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/women-life-freedom/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2022 13:24:49 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[This week we were joined by Iranian-Canadian lawyer, researcher, and writer Aytak Dibavar for an episode focused on the recent uprisings in Iran following Jina (Mahsa) Amini’s murder by “morality” police. Aytak discussed aspects of the movement that have been neglected in mainstream media and discussion, including Jina’s Kurdish identity, its working class roots, and the inclusion of queer voices. We also discuss the historical context of American intervention in Iran and previous protest movements, often absent from Western coverage. We discuss the hesitancy of international leftists in speaking out&#8211;whether due to oversimplified ideas of anti-interventionism or concerns of promoting&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week we were joined by Iranian-Canadian lawyer, researcher, and writer Aytak Dibavar for an episode focused on the recent uprisings in Iran following Jina (Mahsa) Amini’s murder by “morality” police. Aytak discussed aspects of the movement that have]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:episode>224</itunes:episode>
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	<title>Episode 196 [in English]:  Episode on the Rock</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episodeontherock/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 00:31:56 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On August 30, 2021, we published a magical bicoastal, virtually-recorded episode with Amir Aram Ronaldo.  We now have an in-person episode with them a little over a year later!  On October 30, 2022, we (Alia, Nadia, and Aram) set out on an adventure in NYC on a Halloween bookstore crawl.  Boba tea was had.  Pickles were purchased at a bookstore that has books and pickles.  Cats being walked in clear backpacks were discussed. We took a break, sat on a large rock in a park, and recorded this mini-episode!  Hear all about Avocado Toast&#8217;s, Bella Hadid&#8217;s, and Cher from Clueless&#8217;&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On August 30, 2021, we published a magical bicoastal, virtually-recorded episode with Amir Aram Ronaldo.  We now have an in-person episode with them a little over a year later!  On October 30, 2022, we (Alia, Nadia, and Aram) set out on an adventure in N]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:episode>223</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>20:27</itunes:duration>
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	<title>Episode 195 [in English]:  Intensity and Exhaustion</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/intensity-and-exhaustion/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 22 Oct 2022 18:15:50 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[We’ve got a personal episode this week with Ellie, Alia, and Nadia!  A lot of the discussion focuses on one particularly eventful day for Alia and Nadia that included: Alia attending a protest in solidarity with Iranian women’s rights, along with some friends from Iran, who discussed how optimism and political energy varies across micro-generations.  The puppet/public art project Walk With Amal, which was heartwarming, but also brought up complicated feelings about the need for art to create empathy towards refugees. The documentary Sirens about the Lebanese all women thrash metal band Slave to Sirens, which was both beautiful in&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We’ve got a personal episode this week with Ellie, Alia, and Nadia!  A lot of the discussion focuses on one particularly eventful day for Alia and Nadia that included: Alia attending a protest in solidarity with Iranian women’s rights, along with some fr]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>222</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>57:49</itunes:duration>
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	<title>Episode 194 [in English]:  The Healing Khan</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/the-healing-khan/</link>
	<pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2022 15:59:33 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Ahmed Sadkhan (The Healing Khan) is a queer activist and life coach specializing in inner alignment and inner child work.  He is Lebanese-Iraqi and grew up in Berlin; during this episode, Ahmed discusses the work he has done internally and externally to examine the pieces of himself and his identities that have yet to receive needed care.  Ahmed also talks about the work he has done with others to help them along their healing journeys, the ways he has contributed in the collective aim for queer liberation, and more. You can follow Ahmed on Instagram @TheHealingKhan, and check out his&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Ahmed Sadkhan (The Healing Khan) is a queer activist and life coach specializing in inner alignment and inner child work.  He is Lebanese-Iraqi and grew up in Berlin; during this episode, Ahmed discusses the work he has done internally and externally to ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>221</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>56 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 192 [in English]:  Hamzeh Daoud on Presencing Ourselves</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-192-in-english-hamzeh-daoud-on-presencing-ourselves/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2022 15:56:34 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=1140</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Hamzeh Daoud is a trans femme Palestinian researcher, organizer, and tech person originally from Amman, and currently based in Texas. She’s co-lead of the ongoing survey Presencing Ourselves: A Survey of LGBTQI+ Muslims in the U.S. (along with our recent guest Amara, and in partnership with Queer Crescent). **If this applies to you, you can take the survey here!!** This episode consists of complete emotional whiplash in which we alternate between serious conversations of queerphobia, family trauma, and settler colonialism, and utter ridiculousness.  Hamzeh discusses the importance of the survey from their perspective, both identifying and critiquing the ways that&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hamzeh Daoud is a trans femme Palestinian researcher, organizer, and tech person originally from Amman, and currently based in Texas. She’s co-lead of the ongoing survey Presencing Ourselves: A Survey of LGBTQI+ Muslims in the U.S. (along with our recent]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>219</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<title>Episode 191 [in English]:  Amara on Presencing Ourselves</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/amara-presencing-ourselves/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2022 00:23:22 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[You might remember Amara Ahmed from one of our very first guest episodes&#8211;and we were delighted to have her back! Amara is a researcher and PhD candidate based in the CA Bay Area. A trans Muslim of Mexican and Pakistani background, she is involved in queer Muslim community organizing in the area including the organization Queer Crescent.  She joined us to talk about a research survey she’s co-conducting in partnership with Queer Crescent: Presencing Ourselves: A Survey of LGBTQI+ Muslims in the U.S. **If this applies to you, you can take the survey here!!** We discuss the confidentiality and security&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[You might remember Amara Ahmed from one of our very first guest episodes&#8211;and we were delighted to have her back! Amara is a researcher and PhD candidate based in the CA Bay Area. A trans Muslim of Mexican and Pakistani background, she is involved i]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>218</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>64 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 190:  Where Do Flat Earthers Think the Edge Is?</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-190-where-do-flat-earthers-think-the-edge-is/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:28:49 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=1131</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Photo attribution: Trekky0623, CC BY-SA 4.0 &#60;https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0&#62;, via Wikimedia Commons Just the hosts this week here with an unedited personal catch-up episode (Do y’all like these? Let us know!)  Ellie talks about getting COVID (finally) and lots of things wrong with the world: from the overturning of Roe v. Wade to Mohammed Bin Salman’s continued financial takeover of the video game industry (this leads to a conversation about which countries are the best at glossing over shit, and we wonder if we’re all in a Dubai-based replica of our lives).  Nadia talks about their time in Turkey and Lebanon, and&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Photo attribution: Trekky0623, CC BY-SA 4.0 &#60;https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0&#62;, via Wikimedia Commons Just the hosts this week here with an unedited personal catch-up episode (Do y’all like these? Let us know!)  Ellie talks about ge]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>217</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>52 mins.</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 189 [in English]:  It&#8217;s a Wayward World</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/its-a-wayward-world/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2022 14:13:37 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[It was such a joy to have Saudi-American podcaster, theater maker, and just overall awesome individual, Sid, as our guest for this episode!  They had one of our co-hosts (Alia) on their podcast recently, so this was a really fun crossover.  Sid hosts The Wayward World Podcast, which you all should subscribe to.  On this episode, we discussed the creation of, and inspiration behind, Sid&#8217;s podcast, their experience growing up in Saudi Arabia and relocating back to the U.S., the journey we all have been on in connecting with other queer Arabs, and more.  Enjoy! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wayward-world-podcast/id1519818615]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[It was such a joy to have Saudi-American podcaster, theater maker, and just overall awesome individual, Sid, as our guest for this episode!  They had one of our co-hosts (Alia) on their podcast recently, so this was a really fun crossover.  Sid hosts The]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>217</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>49 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 188 [in English]:  Bashar Murad</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/bashar-murad/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2022 13:41:55 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=1120</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Bashar Murad is a Palestinian singer, lyricist, director and composer based in Sheikh Jarrah, Jerusalem. Bashar uses pop music and art as a vehicle to challenge stereotypes, normativity and to highlight social issues facing young generations of urban Palestinians.  We were so excited to have Bashar on the pod to discuss his recent work, including his latest EP Maskhara, a remix EP (coming soon), and covering Nina Simone’s I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free for the upcoming film A Gaza Weekend. Bashar explains the creation process for both his music and his visually striking music&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Bashar Murad is a Palestinian singer, lyricist, director and composer based in Sheikh Jarrah, Jerusalem. Bashar uses pop music and art as a vehicle to challenge stereotypes, normativity and to highlight social issues facing young generations of urban Pal]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>216</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>31 mins.</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 187 [in English]:  Alireza Shojaian</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/alireza-shojaian/</link>
	<pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2022 13:42:32 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[We were thrilled to have Alireza Shojaian back on the podcast after his last episode three years ago! Alireza is an artist from Iran, previously in Beirut, and currently based in Paris whose work pushes boundaries in representation of queer bodies and sexuality.  He discusses his veggie drawing series, made during a period of identity questioning, and the line between gay and trans identities in the Iranian framework. He also explains the instances of censorship he’s still experienced presenting queer work in the US and France, due to Iranian authorities exerting “soft power” abroad and Western presenters neglecting to stand&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We were thrilled to have Alireza Shojaian back on the podcast after his last episode three years ago! Alireza is an artist from Iran, previously in Beirut, and currently based in Paris whose work pushes boundaries in representation of queer bodies and se]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>215</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>54 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 185 [in English]:  Amal Amer</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/amal-amer/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2022 13:32:20 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Amal Amer (they/them) is a transdisciplinary artist, writer, and facilitator of SWANA descent currently based in California. Through visual media, performance, and collective storytelling, they explore the tension between rootedness and movement in diaspora. Amer’s work reinterprets symbols and stories from SWANA cosmologies, holding space for queer and trans folks to transform and heal. Weaving together magic, spirituality, desire, displacement, and state violence, their work colorfully trans*cends gender and media boundaries. Blessed with the gift of traveling between worlds, they move between organizing spaces, nightclubs, institutions, friends’ couches, and star-storied spirit and plant realms. Their solo show, i love you&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Amal Amer (they/them) is a transdisciplinary artist, writer, and facilitator of SWANA descent currently based in California. Through visual media, performance, and collective storytelling, they explore the tension between rootedness and movement in diasp]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>213</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>54 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 184 [in English]:  Ahmad Ray</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/ahmad-ray/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2022 02:47:45 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=1103</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Ahmad Ray is a queer activist and creator from Palestine, currently living in Canada and building a following on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Ranging from light to serious, their content focuses on glimpses of queer Arab life, Palestinian liberation, and social taboos within their communities. This episode focused on Ahmad’s challenges since immigrating to Canada and their experience becoming an online creator. They explain how they’ve navigated hate from Zionists, heteronormative Palestinians, and privileged members of the Arab diaspora, as well as the suppression of pro-Palestinian content on social media platforms. However, they have also received an overwhelming amount of&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Ahmad Ray is a queer activist and creator from Palestine, currently living in Canada and building a following on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Ranging from light to serious, their content focuses on glimpses of queer Arab life, Palestinian liberation, ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>212</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>53 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 183 [in English]:  Coming Around</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/coming-around/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2022 10:49:45 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=1098</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Eman Abdelhadi is a second generation Palestinian-Egyptian academic, activist, and artist based in Chicago, IL. She’s also the subject of the upcoming documentary Coming Around, which follows her close and evolving relationship with her mother over the past six years, including Eman’s decision to come out as queer. Eman discussed what it was like to have intimate moments of her life documented, the importance of representing both herself and her mother outside a binary lens of good and bad, and the subversion of the singular coming out story most prominent in Western media.  Eman also talked about coming into the&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Eman Abdelhadi is a second generation Palestinian-Egyptian academic, activist, and artist based in Chicago, IL. She’s also the subject of the upcoming documentary Coming Around, which follows her close and evolving relationship with her mother over the p]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>211</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>35 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 182 [in English]:  Samer Ghrawi</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/samer-ghrawi/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2022 17:18:54 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Samer Ghrawi is a Palestinian/Syrian-American musical artist based in California. With musical influences including Gospel, Soul, RnB, Arab pop, and older Arab music, his work sheds light on emotional struggles that are often swept under the rug.   Samer tells us about growing up gay in a strict Christian environment and Arab in an overwhelmingly white school, falling in love with RnB music as a “guilty” pleasure, experiencing conversion therapy, and eventually repairing his relationship with his parents. He also discusses the unspoken prevalence of alcoholism and addiction in both Arab and queer cultures, his own to sobriety and recovery, and&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Samer Ghrawi is a Palestinian/Syrian-American musical artist based in California. With musical influences including Gospel, Soul, RnB, Arab pop, and older Arab music, his work sheds light on emotional struggles that are often swept under the rug.   Samer]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>210</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>56 mins.</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 181 [in English]:  House of TT</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/houseoftt/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2022 22:30:26 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Tarek Mohamed (TT) is an Egyptian activist, scholar and writer currently pursuing a PhD in Anthropology at UC Irvine. We were thrilled to have Tarek back after his first episode in June 2020! Tarek discussed the time he spent in Egypt since our first conversation, and his concern over the shift in the political climate there. He noted a rise of military nationalism and American-style neocolonialism, and how pandemic conditions have helped fuel this trajectory. Tarek mentioned several projects coming up under his creative studio House of TT, including a graphic novel called “36 Love Letters to my Dead Abusive&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Tarek Mohamed (TT) is an Egyptian activist, scholar and writer currently pursuing a PhD in Anthropology at UC Irvine. We were thrilled to have Tarek back after his first episode in June 2020! Tarek discussed the time he spent in Egypt since our first con]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>209</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>56 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 180 [in English]:  Grief Houses</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/grief-houses/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2022 17:23:44 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Caitlin Abadir-Mullally (kt) is a Coptic-American installation and social practice artist based in Philadelphia. She works to create communities for those who live between spaces. Her research dives into fear, hybridity, queerness, collective thinking, grief, and cultural loss. Caitlin Abadir-Mullally works in sculpture, performance, and relationship building. Caitlin Abadir-Mullally is pursuing a master’s degree in library and information science with a focus in archival studies. She is passionate about documenting diasporic queer Southwest Asian and North Afrikan joy and complexity, and the agency of the living to decide how their narratives are preserved. We were so excited to have Caitlin&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Caitlin Abadir-Mullally (kt) is a Coptic-American installation and social practice artist based in Philadelphia. She works to create communities for those who live between spaces. Her research dives into fear, hybridity, queerness, collective thinking, g]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>208</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>41 mins</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 179 [in English]:  Mikey Amman</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-179-in-english-mikey-amman/</link>
	<pubDate>Sun, 02 Jan 2022 03:12:41 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[We wrapped up 2021 with a wonderful conversation with Mikey Amman, fellow Capricorn, who is working in higher ed; we talked about the importance of filling the roles of educators with people who will advocate for, and relate to, the students they serve.  We discussed the challenges of navigating that system as a queer Arab; we also touched on finding the balance between honoring our queerness and staying in touch with our cultures in meaningful, fulfilling ways. Additionally, Mikey told us about the Britney fan group he started (the largest Facebook group for Britney fans!) and the community so many&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We wrapped up 2021 with a wonderful conversation with Mikey Amman, fellow Capricorn, who is working in higher ed; we talked about the importance of filling the roles of educators with people who will advocate for, and relate to, the students they serve. ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>207</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>43 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 178 [in English]: The return of Rolla Selbak!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-178-the-return-of-rolla-selbak/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 11 Dec 2021 08:33:53 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Rolla Selbak is a Palestinian-American filmmaker, writer, and director whose work has pushed boundaries of representation for Arab, Muslim, and queer characters. We were so excited to have her back to catch up since her first episode, right at the beginning of the pandemic. Rolla’s recent projects include the short film “Finjan” (which you can watch online now) and &#8220;Ya Bint&#8221;, a dramedy TV series co-created with Dina Shihabi (currently in the works). Rolla discussed the new experience of writing for a producer’s studio after working in the indie scene and adapting to expectations about what mainstream audiences might want&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Rolla Selbak is a Palestinian-American filmmaker, writer, and director whose work has pushed boundaries of representation for Arab, Muslim, and queer characters. We were so excited to have her back to catch up since her first episode, right at the beginn]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[The return of Rolla Selbak!]]></itunes:title>
	<itunes:episode>206</itunes:episode>
	<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45:12</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 177 [in English]:  Raed Rafei</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-177-in-english-raed-rafei/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 20 Nov 2021 02:49:17 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Raed Rafei is a Lebanese filmmaker, researcher, and multimedia journalist, currently pursuing a PhD in film and digital media at the University of California, Santa Cruz. It was a joy to have Raed back on the podcast after meeting him at the exhibit Mark for Redaction 3(!) years ago! We discussed Raed’s academic research on queer Lebanese filmmakers, focusing on perspectives that go beyond frameworks of identity politics and individual rights, and see queer communities at the forefront of broader political change.  We also talked about his first feature film “The Reconstitution of a Struggle” about the 1974 student occupation&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Raed Rafei is a Lebanese filmmaker, researcher, and multimedia journalist, currently pursuing a PhD in film and digital media at the University of California, Santa Cruz. It was a joy to have Raed back on the podcast after meeting him at the exhibit Mark]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>205</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 176 [in English]:  Mariam Bazeed</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-176-in-english-mariam-bazeed/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2021 13:08:09 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Mariam Bazeed is a nonbinary Egyptian immigrant, writer, editor, spoken word artist, performer, and cook living in Brooklyn. An alliteration-leaning writer of prose, poetry, plays, and personal essays, Mariam received their MFA in Fiction from Hunter College. Their work in all genres is in print and online, and their plays have been presented in festivals in the U.S. and abroad. Mariam joined us to talk about their start as an writer, their recent dive into poetry, reconnecting with family after extended separation, the joys and challenges of making personal work public, and writing bilingually for the first time.  Their new&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Mariam Bazeed is a nonbinary Egyptian immigrant, writer, editor, spoken word artist, performer, and cook living in Brooklyn. An alliteration-leaning writer of prose, poetry, plays, and personal essays, Mariam received their MFA in Fiction from Hunter Col]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>204</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>35 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 175 [in English]:  Queer Migrant Men Project</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/qmm/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 09 Oct 2021 15:57:33 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Pedro (project coordinator of The Love Tank’s London-based Queer Migrant Men Project) and Ali (volunteer with the project) joined us for this week&#8217;s episode!  The QMM project was developed in response to the wide information gap in London among migrants, causing difficulty accessing sexual health services.  When migrants don’t know the language, their rights, or about the free services available in the country, it becomes impossible for them to prevent and/or treat STIs and HIV. This is what inspired the decision to form the QMM project.  The project received funding by London Community Response this year, and now a small&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Pedro (project coordinator of The Love Tank’s London-based Queer Migrant Men Project) and Ali (volunteer with the project) joined us for this week&#8217;s episode!  The QMM project was developed in response to the wide information gap in London among mig]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>203</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>50 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 173 [in English]:  Jelly Bean Trees</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/episode-173-in-english-jelly-bean-trees/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 22:37:19 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[We’ve got a catchup episode with Ellie, Alia, and Nadia this week! We talk a little bit about our local disasters this week (Hurricane Ida and the new abortion laws in Texas). Then we need a mental break, so we play some hypothetical games (borrowed from the Just Between Us Podcast): “Would you stay with that cheater?” and “Are you a terrible parent?” Listen to find out how we would react to secret arranged marriages and whether we would tell our hypothetical kids that vegetables grow from jellybean seeds.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We’ve got a catchup episode with Ellie, Alia, and Nadia this week! We talk a little bit about our local disasters this week (Hurricane Ida and the new abortion laws in Texas). Then we need a mental break, so we play some hypothetical games (borrowed from]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>201</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>53 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 172 [in English]: Amir Aram Ronaldo Returns</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-172-in-english-amir-aram-ronaldo-returns/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2021 15:35:26 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[This week, Alia, Nadia, and Ellie joined to catch up with Armenian-Palestinian-American Artivist Aram Ronaldo, who you might remember from the “Land Back episode.” This time, we focused on Aram’s work in theater, from the MENA-focused Golden Thread Productions in the Bay Area, to the wonderfully queer &#8220;Camp Morning Wood: A Very Naked Musical&#8221; in New York. We discussed the logistics of theater reopening (naked or not), how alternative companies may be more adaptable to safe practices, and what aspects of virtual/hybrid performance are here to stay. Aram also talked about the challenges of shifting deep-seated beliefs from anti-vaxing to&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week, Alia, Nadia, and Ellie joined to catch up with Armenian-Palestinian-American Artivist Aram Ronaldo, who you might remember from the “Land Back episode.” This time, we focused on Aram’s work in theater, from the MENA-focused Golden Thread Produ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episode>200</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>53:34</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 171 [in English]:  Fadl Fakhouri</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/fadl-fakhouri/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2021 18:08:21 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Fadl Fakhouri is a Palestinian-American visual and multidisciplinary artist, currently based in NYC and pursuing an MFA at Columbia University. Their work considers borders of the state, identity, and interpersonal relationships in an effort to undo their oppressive nature, and sometimes includes film, installation, performance, and rocks.  Fadl joined us (in person!) to talk about pursuing art “seriously” after working in the medical field, their recent trip to Palestine, and their in-progress work “What the Fuck is Tel Aviv?” We also talked about contending with privilege and trauma in artmaking  and embracing problematic moments as part of the way to&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Fadl Fakhouri is a Palestinian-American visual and multidisciplinary artist, currently based in NYC and pursuing an MFA at Columbia University. Their work considers borders of the state, identity, and interpersonal relationships in an effort to undo thei]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>199</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>61 mins.</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 170 [in English]:  Fatima Elie</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-170-in-english-fatima-elie/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2021 03:13:26 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Fatima Elie, who goes by @fatimaelie is a Toronto based, Lebanese queer artist and film photographer. Her work, often documentary in style, showcases her love for her heritage and the world around her often seeing things others overlook. She is also a multidisciplinary artist who enjoys experimenting  with the art of Arabic calligraphy along with mixed media. The goal of her project in October is to highlight the beautiful stories of the people living in Lebanon, she wants to capture stories, share them with the world, and give back to the community and those that have participated in the project. On this episode,&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Fatima Elie, who goes by @fatimaelie is a Toronto based, Lebanese queer artist and film photographer. Her work, often documentary in style, showcases her love for her heritage and the world around her often seeing things others overlook. She is also a mu]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>198</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>33 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 169 [in English]:  Savage Tongues</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-169-in-english-savage-tongues/</link>
	<pubDate>Sun, 08 Aug 2021 01:37:24 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Alia and Nebal (thank you Nebal for guest co-hosting!) got to talk to author Azareen Van der Vliet Oloomi about her newly released novel Savage Tongues!  The novel examines gender constructs in Islam and the West, and the intersections of sexual desire and violence amidst the ongoing subjugation of the Middle East to imperialism. In the book, she argues for queer intellectual exchange and female friendship as alternative structures to oppose patriarchy, heteronormativity, and the imposed religious, racial, and ethnic homogeneity of nationalism. In addition to talking about the novel itself, we discussed shared experiences navigating coming from a mixed&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Alia and Nebal (thank you Nebal for guest co-hosting!) got to talk to author Azareen Van der Vliet Oloomi about her newly released novel Savage Tongues!  The novel examines gender constructs in Islam and the West, and the intersections of sexual desire a]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>197</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>30 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 168 [in English]:  InsecuriTEA, Revisted</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-168-in-english-insecuritea-revisted/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2021 23:32:11 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[This week we have an unfiltered, unedited personal episode with Nadia, Alia, and Ellie in the spirit of last year’s InsecuriTEA series. We discuss our thoughts on the label “activist,” the need for psychological realism in leftist organizing, and our feelings of political, personal, professional, and podcast burnout. We also discuss our respective job instabilities and new directions (Alia’s starting a coding bootcamp!), Nadia’s recent trip to Lebanon, post(?)-pandemic dating struggles, and finding the balance between spending time with aging family members and living our messiest lives.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week we have an unfiltered, unedited personal episode with Nadia, Alia, and Ellie in the spirit of last year’s InsecuriTEA series. We discuss our thoughts on the label “activist,” the need for psychological realism in leftist organizing, and our fee]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>196</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 167 [in English]:  Play a Video Game</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-167-in-english-play-a-video-game/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jul 2021 15:40:57 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[This week Ellie, Alia, and Nadia discuss some of the lesser-known dealings of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, such as his massive investment in the video game company SNK. Why does this matter? These “soft-power” moves ensure that international corporations will pressure their governments not to sanction Saudi Arabia &#8211; despite the state’s human rights violations and destruction in Yemen. We also discuss MBS’s serpentine rise to power and his history of associations with American celebrities. Listen for the political analysis &#8211; stay for some sleep-deprived tangents. Photo from The Verge, edited by Nadia 😉 https://t.co/TeyIHSmkG3?fbclid=IwAR3JE7M-rfwgTUZeGo8KxpdrkA8nuJBstBpma82Yh8uFlUhn2b-w4NmEZlg]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week Ellie, Alia, and Nadia discuss some of the lesser-known dealings of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, such as his massive investment in the video game company SNK. Why does this matter? These “soft-power” moves ensure that international c]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:episode>195</itunes:episode>
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	<title>Episode 166 [in English]:  Angie Assal</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-166-in-english-angie-assal/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jul 2021 17:04:02 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[This week we’re catching up with Angie Assal (who you might remember from previous episodes) Lebanese-American artist, dancer, aspiring musician, and creator of Sound of Mazzika, a line of jewelry and more inspired by Arabic music and culture.  Angie explains why she got started studying Arabic percussion, and how it also led her to practice the martial art Bagua.  She also talks about recovering from injuries and COVID hospitalization, and dream collaborations for her jewelry business (Haifa Wehbe, please listen). We also discuss how hypermobility is confusing, why we like showing up to parties when no one is there, and&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week we’re catching up with Angie Assal (who you might remember from previous episodes) Lebanese-American artist, dancer, aspiring musician, and creator of Sound of Mazzika, a line of jewelry and more inspired by Arabic music and culture.  Angie exp]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:episode>194</itunes:episode>
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	<title>Episode 165:  Mizna:  Queer + Trans Voices</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-165-mizna-queer-trans-voices/</link>
	<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jun 2021 13:30:12 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Zeyn Joukhadar, author of The Map of Salt and Stars and The Thirty Names of Night, joined us to talk about the process of guest editing the Mizna: Queer + Trans Voices collection!  Zeyn also talks about the writing of his novels, the importance of a space for queer folks in SWANA communities, and more. Nailah Taman, Program Director of Mizna, also joined us for this episode to talk about the process of making the Queer + Trans Voices issue come together.  They discuss the work that Mizna does, their role in the organization, and more! Follow Zeyn on IG:&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Zeyn Joukhadar, author of The Map of Salt and Stars and The Thirty Names of Night, joined us to talk about the process of guest editing the Mizna: Queer + Trans Voices collection!  Zeyn also talks about the writing of his novels, the importance of a spac]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>193</itunes:episode>
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	<title>Episode 164 [in English]:  Taüs Jafar</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/taus-jafar/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2021 16:26:08 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[This episode features Ṭaüs Jafar, formerly Tamara, who was born in Troy, MI to an Iraqi-Muslim immigrant family.  Ṭaüs&#8217; music and songwriting has played on the radio, been featured in pop songs, in the scores of feature films and TV shows, and been part of experiential design in museums and large-scale public installations. Jafar’s work and experimentation as an artist, musician, and activist eventually led them to a practice and pursuit of knowledge around healing, meditation, and dharmic studies. After two years of training to become a teacher of a non-dualist meditation practice, Jafar is called again to share their&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This episode features Ṭaüs Jafar, formerly Tamara, who was born in Troy, MI to an Iraqi-Muslim immigrant family.  Ṭaüs&#8217; music and songwriting has played on the radio, been featured in pop songs, in the scores of feature films and TV shows, and been]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>192</itunes:episode>
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	<title>Episode 163 [in English]:  Breaking Fast</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-163-in-english-breaking-fast/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:19:02 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[It was such a pleasure talking to Mike Mosallam, creator of the film &#8216;Breaking Fast&#8217; (on Hulu).  The film follows a gay Muslim man looking for love during Ramadan (the film is best described as a Ramadan rom-com).  (See more here:  https://www.breakingfastfilm.com) We discussed the importance of media portrayal of the fun and sense of humor shared among Arabs, as this is not often the side of the community that gets focused on.  We talked about the ways Arab actors are often pigeonholed in media, and how Mike&#8217;s film serves to counteract that while still tackling meaningful topics. We also&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[It was such a pleasure talking to Mike Mosallam, creator of the film &#8216;Breaking Fast&#8217; (on Hulu).  The film follows a gay Muslim man looking for love during Ramadan (the film is best described as a Ramadan rom-com).  (See more here:  https://ww]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>191</itunes:episode>
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	<title>Episode 162 [in English]:  Jillian York on Unraveling &#8216;A Gay Girl In Damascus&#8217;</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-162-in-english-jillian-york-on-unraveling-a-gay-girl-in-damascus/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2021 00:05:29 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Photo by:  VampKitty/Nadine Barišić This week&#8217;s episode features Jillian York who, like Liz Henry (featured last week) played a vital role in 2011 in unveiling the hoax surrounding the blog ‘A Gay Girl In Damascus’ — the fictional character Amina Arraf had become a beloved figure by many around the world at the time.  To many, Amina represented a key shift in conversation surrounding the LGBT community; finally, there was an Arab lesbian voice reaching folks internationally. In this episode, we discuss the psychological damage that can can be caused by catfishing, particularly when marginalized identities are co-opted.  Jillian also&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Photo by:  VampKitty/Nadine Barišić This week&#8217;s episode features Jillian York who, like Liz Henry (featured last week) played a vital role in 2011 in unveiling the hoax surrounding the blog ‘A Gay Girl In Damascus’ — the fictional character Amina A]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>190</itunes:episode>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 161 [in English]:  Liz Henry on Unraveling &#8216;A Gay Girl In Damascus&#8217;</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/lizhenry/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2021 17:12:37 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Photo source:  https://bookmaniac.org/about/ We were joined by Liz Henry who played a vital role in 2011 in unveiling the hoax surrounding the blog &#8216;A Gay Girl In Damascus&#8217; &#8212; the fictional character Amina Arraf had become a beloved figure by many around the world at the time.  When Liz helped discover that Amina did not actually exist (and a catfisher in the UK was behind the scheme), many people who had been invested in Amina&#8217;s story experienced various levels of grief.  To many, Amina represented a key shift in conversation surrounding the LGBT community; finally, there was an Arab lesbian&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Photo source:  https://bookmaniac.org/about/ We were joined by Liz Henry who played a vital role in 2011 in unveiling the hoax surrounding the blog &#8216;A Gay Girl In Damascus&#8217; &#8212; the fictional character Amina Arraf had become a beloved figu]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>189</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:duration>33 mins.</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 160 [in English]:  Creating (Dis)content &#038; Coalitions with the UC Davis MENASA Student Resources</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/ucdavis/</link>
	<pubDate>Sun, 16 May 2021 01:23:50 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Huge thank you to the UC Davis MENASA Resources Center (@ucdavismenasa) for having us as guest speakers! Following our presentation on the (brief) history our podcast, what we’ve learned along the way, and an overview of queer organizing in the SWANA region, we recorded a live Q&#38;A with some awesome attendees.   Our discussion included pre- and post-9-11 racial perceptions of us as Arabs in the US, finding queer SWANA and Muslim community (in various locales and online), what brings us Queer Arab joy (from cooking to listener DMs to messy chosen families). View the full presentation here:  https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/12xpDI01x3YU6KHZpedTu0TwzVy6sWf0orqVmVXGggnU/edit?usp=sharing ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Huge thank you to the UC Davis MENASA Resources Center (@ucdavismenasa) for having us as guest speakers! Following our presentation on the (brief) history our podcast, what we’ve learned along the way, and an overview of queer organizing in the SWANA reg]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>188</itunes:episode>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 159 [in English]:  Brilliant Mind</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/brilliantmind/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2021 20:05:50 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Denmo Ibrahim, a first-generation Egyptian-American actor, writer, and entrepreneur, joined for this week&#8217;s episode.  We focused on her upcoming work, Brilliant Mind, which is a participatory digital experience that will be presented through Marin Theater Company.  In this work, the two main characters (siblings Dina and Yusef) learn of their estranged father’s death, they return to their childhood home to bury a man they never knew.  The story explores the bond that forms between the two siblings in navigating the grief, and the ways in which they get to know their father after his death.  Alia and Denmo both relate&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Denmo Ibrahim, a first-generation Egyptian-American actor, writer, and entrepreneur, joined for this week&#8217;s episode.  We focused on her upcoming work, Brilliant Mind, which is a participatory digital experience that will be presented through Marin ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>187</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>30 mins.</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 158 [in English]:  Randa Jarrar</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/randajarrar/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 01 May 2021 02:35:17 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Randa Jarrar is a Los Angeles-based Palestinian-Egyptian writer, actress, and more. She joined us to discuss her recent and upcoming work, plus virtual kink parties, tattoos, tatreez and tea! Randa is the author of the forthcoming memoir Love Is An Ex-Country, the novel A Map of Home, and the collection of stories Him, Me, Muhammad Ali. She is also a performer who has recently appeared in Hulu’s RAMY, as well as the short films GOT GAME and FINJAN. Her essays have appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Salon, Bitch, Buzzfeed, and elsewhere. She is a recipient of a Creative&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Randa Jarrar is a Los Angeles-based Palestinian-Egyptian writer, actress, and more. She joined us to discuss her recent and upcoming work, plus virtual kink parties, tattoos, tatreez and tea! Randa is the author of the forthcoming memoir Love Is An Ex-Co]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>186</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 157 [in English]:  The Kingdom&#8217;s Sandcastle</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-157-in-english-the-kingdoms-sandcastle/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2021 03:28:02 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Luai Qubain is an author and engineer born and raised in Jordan and currently based in Denver. His book The Kingdom’s Sandcastle revisits his experiences as a young man in Jordan hiding his sexuality, losing his mother, and surviving an abusive relationship. Luai recalled the challenges of writing and reliving trauma, and why he felt compelled to do so. He also discussed the particular risks of relationship abuse within heavily persecuted queer communities. We also talk about the various groups of visitors in Jordan &#8211; including study abroad bros and vacationing Saudis &#8211; and the densely-packed cultural diversity of the&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Luai Qubain is an author and engineer born and raised in Jordan and currently based in Denver. His book The Kingdom’s Sandcastle revisits his experiences as a young man in Jordan hiding his sexuality, losing his mother, and surviving an abusive relations]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>185</itunes:episode>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 156 [in English]:  Lena Harbali</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-156-in-english-lena-harbali/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 17 Apr 2021 00:07:53 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Lena Harbali is an LA-based Syrian-American multidisciplinary artist working in fashion, writing, music, visual art, and more. Lena discusses how growing up in various places &#8211; Michigan, Belgium, and Japan &#8211; shaped her perspective on the world. She recounts her journey into designing, and eventually modeling, with the goal of making fashion for all body types and gender expressions. She also talks about recording her recent EP, embracing her voice, and releasing the throat chakra. We discuss how art can at once be a form of expression and something to hide behind &#8211; and learning to share ourselves more directly&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lena Harbali is an LA-based Syrian-American multidisciplinary artist working in fashion, writing, music, visual art, and more. Lena discusses how growing up in various places &#8211; Michigan, Belgium, and Japan &#8211; shaped her perspective on the worl]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>184</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>49 mins.</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 155 [in English]: Spirit Swapping with Alex of SoftNotWeak</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-155-in-english-spirit-swapping-with-alex-of-softnotweak/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Alex (Lebanese, pronouns they/them) co-founder  studio SoftNotWeak discusses with Ellie their new game currently in development called Spirit Swap: Lofi Beats to Match-3 To. It is an action-puzzle game set in a lush, narrative-driven world of witchy demons. Everyone is non-binary in this one. Ellie and Alex discuss killing ourselves for a white audience, white education by minorities in corporate America, hating on trash representation, Call of Duty, QPOC joy, business structuring, the over representation of traumatized white lesbians as a genre, the failures of changing the system from within, the Gerudo apologists that are us, excellent head cannon, the&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Alex (Lebanese, pronouns they/them) co-founder  studio SoftNotWeak discusses with Ellie their new game currently in development called Spirit Swap: Lofi Beats to Match-3 To. It is an action-puzzle game set in a lush, narrative-driven world of witchy demo]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Spirit Swapping with Alex of SoftNotWeak]]></itunes:title>
	<itunes:episode>183</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>43:28</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 154 [in English]: When We Were Arabs, part 2</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-154-in-english-when-we-were-arabs-part-2/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 10 Apr 2021 02:01:58 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[  Massoud Hayoun is a Los Angeles-based journalist and writer. His book When We Were Arabs recounts his grandparents&#8217; lives in Egypt, Tunisia, Palestine, and Los Angeles as a decolonial reclamation of Jewish Arab identity. In part two of our two-part conversation, Massoud explains his decision not to include his queer identity in the book&#8211;with the intention of focusing on his grandparents&#8217; stories and the anticolonial message, but also with some concern about making himself a singular voice on Queer Arab issues. We also discuss the challenges of writing for a mixed or unknown audience, where accounts of homophobia in&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[  Massoud Hayoun is a Los Angeles-based journalist and writer. His book When We Were Arabs recounts his grandparents&#8217; lives in Egypt, Tunisia, Palestine, and Los Angeles as a decolonial reclamation of Jewish Arab identity. In part two of our two-pa]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>182</itunes:episode>
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	<title>Episode 153 [in English]:  When We Were Arabs, part 1</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-153-in-english-when-we-were-arabs-part-1/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 03 Apr 2021 02:08:02 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Massoud Hayoun is a Los Angeles-based journalist and writer. His book When We Were Arabs recounts his grandparents&#8217; lives in Egypt, Tunisia, Palestine, and Los Angeles as a decolonial reclamation of Jewish Arab identity.  In part one of our two-part conversation, Massoud explains the process of conceptualizing and writing this book alongside his grandmother. We discuss the challenges of balancing our cultural focus on the past with the need to imagine a better future, and how claiming an identity can be a political choice. We also talk about how concepts of gender play out in our personal and political lives,&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Massoud Hayoun is a Los Angeles-based journalist and writer. His book When We Were Arabs recounts his grandparents&#8217; lives in Egypt, Tunisia, Palestine, and Los Angeles as a decolonial reclamation of Jewish Arab identity.  In part one of our two-par]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>181</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>44 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 152:  Mloukhiyyé</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-152-mloukhiyye/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2021 21:30:05 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=951</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Mloukhiyyé is a Beirut-based artist working with pixel art, text, video games, drag and more! They discussed their past and future projects, including illustrations of performers in and around the Lebanese drag scene, video games that reflect social and environmental issues, an illustrated book about Lebanese queer slang, and a piece involving Tatreez and Lebanese herbs.  We also talked about their journey into queer identity, why they chose the mloukhiyye leaf as their namesake, pronouns in Arabic, misogyny and homophobia within gaming circles, why queer people like Animal Crossing, and more! Shoutout to some of the artists and organizations mentioned&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Mloukhiyyé is a Beirut-based artist working with pixel art, text, video games, drag and more! They discussed their past and future projects, including illustrations of performers in and around the Lebanese drag scene, video games that reflect social and ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>180</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>50 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 151:  Tasneem</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-151-tasneem/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2021 01:16:46 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=947</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Tasneem is a producer, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, newly based in Toronto, with East African and South Asian roots. Their recent album “Just Before the World Ends” captures a sense of raw punk authenticity with a third-culture-kid spin. We talked about Tasneem’s experience growing up in Oklahoma in a Muslim immigrant family, the influences and inspirations that have shaped their music, a story about dates, Palestine, and Portugal, and more! www.jesuistasneem.com]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Tasneem is a producer, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, newly based in Toronto, with East African and South Asian roots. Their recent album “Just Before the World Ends” captures a sense of raw punk authenticity with a third-culture-kid spin.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>179</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 150 [in English]:  Intersectionality &#038; Survivorship</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-150/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 23:03:06 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=942</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Claudia (she/her) is a queer, mixed Lebanese-American, disabled sexual and domestic violence preventionist, advocate, survivor, and social justice organizer, based in Fredericksburg, VA. She joined us to talk about her work as Community Services Specialist at the Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault (RCASA) in Fredericksburg, VA.  RCASA&#8217;s services include a 24/7 hotline, counseling, hospital accompaniment, legal accompaniment, case management, prevention education. As part of her position, Claudia educates people in her community (as early as middle school) about healthy, unhealthy, and abusive relationships, consent, bystander intervention, and much more. Our conversation included the importance of intersectionality in work around sexual&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Claudia (she/her) is a queer, mixed Lebanese-American, disabled sexual and domestic violence preventionist, advocate, survivor, and social justice organizer, based in Fredericksburg, VA. She joined us to talk about her work as Community Services Speciali]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>178</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>61 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 149:  Omar Sfeir</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-149-omar-sfeir/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2021 01:12:57 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=934</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Image: “Lovers in the Times of Revolution”  Omar Sfeir is a Beirut-based photographer and filmmaker. His work documents human intimacy as a means of questioning social norms. His photographic journeys tell the stories of non-conformists in the context of their respective societies, inspired by the taboos of sexual expression in the MENA region, especially towards the LGBT community.  We discussed his recent photography projects, which represent the Lebanese Revolution, the Beirut explosion, and the COVID-19 crisis through visual symbolism, and his new documentary “Album,” which follows the relationships between three queer Lebanese individuals (including himself) with their mothers. We also&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Image: “Lovers in the Times of Revolution”  Omar Sfeir is a Beirut-based photographer and filmmaker. His work documents human intimacy as a means of questioning social norms. His photographic journeys tell the stories of non-conformists in the context of]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>176</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>47 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 148:  Sivan Battat</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-148-sivan-battat/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 01:17:41 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=930</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Photo by Dasha Landa Sivan Battat (she/they) is a queer Iraqi-Jewish artist &#38; organizer based in New York City, focused on new play and new musical development, and Arab-Jewish cultural organizing. Sivan’s work is across genres &#8211; in the theatre, in community, in ritual celebration, and beyond. Our conversation with Sivan was so rich, we decided to make it a two-parter! This week’s episode focuses on Sivan’s recent work organizing ancestral storytelling workshops and what it means to connect to our (biological or otherwise) ancestors as queer people. Sivan also discusses her process of finding community across intersecting identities. https://www.sivanbattat.com/]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Photo by Dasha Landa Sivan Battat (she/they) is a queer Iraqi-Jewish artist &#38; organizer based in New York City, focused on new play and new musical development, and Arab-Jewish cultural organizing. Sivan’s work is across genres &#8211; in the theatre]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>175</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>36 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 147 [in English]: Amina Shareef Ali</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-147-in-english-amina-shareef-ali/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jan 2021 01:21:06 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=926</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Amina Shareef Ali is a trans, Oakland-based singer-songwriter, therapist, mom, and punk of Egyptian, Turkish, and Filipino descent. She discussed the challenges of retracing cultural heritage lost through her father’s passing and her mother’s assimilation, and the complex pressures of passing identity to the next generation. We also discussed lies we’ve been told about “making it” as an artist under capitalism, the audience base she found after embracing her queer, trans, and mixed-brown identities, what it means to be (folk)punk, and more! Amina’s new album ‘In the Dark (Awake Of Course)’ is coming out Monday March 29! Follow her on&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Amina Shareef Ali is a trans, Oakland-based singer-songwriter, therapist, mom, and punk of Egyptian, Turkish, and Filipino descent. She discussed the challenges of retracing cultural heritage lost through her father’s passing and her mother’s assimilatio]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>174</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 146 [in English]:  Yalla Bye Bitch</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-146-in-english-yalla-bye-bitch/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2021 04:47:52 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=922</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[With Donald Trump finally out of the White House, Ellie, Alia, and Nadia took this episode to look back on the flurry of damages he’s caused over the last four years, particularly with regards to immigration and LGBTQ rights. (Not lost on us was the irony of Trump using a vague notion of “gay rights” to justify the Muslim ban, while persistently rolling back actual protections for queer and trans Americans.) Many of his executive orders were eventually struck down in court, but not without inflicting serious harm and leaving us psychologically drained.  We also discuss our tentative hopes, concerns,&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[With Donald Trump finally out of the White House, Ellie, Alia, and Nadia took this episode to look back on the flurry of damages he’s caused over the last four years, particularly with regards to immigration and LGBTQ rights. (Not lost on us was the iron]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>173</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>39 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 145 [in English]:  Michael Zalta</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-145-in-english-michael-zalta/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2021 02:20:46 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=918</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Photo credit: Jenna Hamed (IG: @j7md) Michael Zalta is a queer Syrian-American Jewish writer, researcher and playwright interested in the intersections between Media Theory, Biopolitics and Decolonial Aesthetics. His recent play “Who the Fuck is Ahmed” is about the psychosexual misadventures of an American-Jewish couple who moves to Haifa to raise a family, when a metaphysical ghost from historic Palestine drives a wedge through the relationship. Michael discussed growing up in Brooklyn’s Syrian Jewish community (and the deep similarities he saw in David Adjmi’s memoir), and becoming a “Foucault Fuckboy” at NYU to overcompensate for the particular myopia of his&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Photo credit: Jenna Hamed (IG: @j7md) Michael Zalta is a queer Syrian-American Jewish writer, researcher and playwright interested in the intersections between Media Theory, Biopolitics and Decolonial Aesthetics. His recent play “Who the Fuck is Ahmed” i]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>172</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>38 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 144 [in English]:  Land Back</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-144-in-english-land-back/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2021 05:13:50 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=914</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Aram Ronaldo is a Palestinian-American organizer invested in anti-colonial land justice across geographies.  They joined us to discuss solidarity organizing between Indigenous, Black, and Palestinian movements, and the duality of being both displaced people and settlers.  They discuss their current project, The Lalime Ohlone Transfer Project, which involves transferring their family business’s land to the Sogorea Te&#8217; Land Trust,* the Bay Area’s prominent Indigenous women-led community organization.  We also talked about their first time visiting Palestine, the foods that keep us connected to our cultures, the importance of imagination in activist/organizing work, the origins of “philistine” as an insult, and&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Aram Ronaldo is a Palestinian-American organizer invested in anti-colonial land justice across geographies.  They joined us to discuss solidarity organizing between Indigenous, Black, and Palestinian movements, and the duality of being both displaced peo]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>171</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>38 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 143:  CharCUTErie</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-143-charcuterie/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2021 00:50:17 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=872</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[For this episode, we’re inviting you to hang out with us at brunch, featuring charcuterie by Adam Elsayigh. Adam walks us through his journey as a charcuterie artist and his near-religious obsession with Trader Joe&#8217;s. Cristian joins us to talk about the queer scene in Puerto Rico and the struggles common in too-tight-knit queer communities in anywhere. We also analyze our personal tendencies with giving, receiving, and seeking out compliments and criticism on our work. This one’s a bit of a mixed plate, but it just might suit your taste. &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; Here is&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[For this episode, we’re inviting you to hang out with us at brunch, featuring charcuterie by Adam Elsayigh. Adam walks us through his journey as a charcuterie artist and his near-religious obsession with Trader Joe&#8217;s. Cristian joins us to talk abou]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>170</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>40 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 142 [in English]: Ridikkuluz</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-142-in-english-ridikkuluz/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 26 Dec 2020 00:18:53 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=867</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[RIDIKKULUZ  (aka Samer) is a Jordanian-American artist (with Egyptian, Palestinian, and Syrian roots) visualizing identity through painting, sculpture, performance, and video. He is also part of the NYC ballroom scene, as a member of House of Xtravaganza.  This episode was recorded from Samer’s apartment, where he showed us some of his artwork and talked about finding ballroom/vogue as part of gaining confidence in visible queerness. He mentioned how his cultural upbringing, with an emphasis on knowing one’s history and predecessors, has translated into seeking out queer community and mentors.  We also discussed whether we believe in accidents, ghosts, horoscopes, and&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[RIDIKKULUZ  (aka Samer) is a Jordanian-American artist (with Egyptian, Palestinian, and Syrian roots) visualizing identity through painting, sculpture, performance, and video. He is also part of the NYC ballroom scene, as a member of House of Xtravaganza]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episode>169</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1 hour</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 141 [in English]: Rime Salmi</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-141-in-english-rime-salmi/</link>
	<pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2020 01:15:18 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Rime Salmi is a singer-songwriter whose work channels the fusion between her Moroccan heritage and Canadian upbringing. She sings in French, English, Spanish, and Arabic, weaving in rhythms from across the African continent and diaspora. Directed by Reda Lahmouid, the video for her cover of Warda’s “Batwanes Beek” features well-known dancers in the Montreal LGBTQ scene making the city their catwalk.  Rime joined us to discuss staying connected to her roots through music, becoming a more conscious ally to queer people in the MENA, releasing music in times of crisis, her upcoming tracks, and more.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Rime Salmi is a singer-songwriter whose work channels the fusion between her Moroccan heritage and Canadian upbringing. She sings in French, English, Spanish, and Arabic, weaving in rhythms from across the African continent and diaspora. Directed by Reda]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Episode 140:  Reading Is Just Recognizing Shapes</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-140-sheyam-ghieth/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2020 01:48:58 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Sheyam Ghieth is an Egyptian-American artist exploring themes of language, liberation, queerness and exile through illustration, hand lettering, pattern making and graphic design. Her &#8220;QUEER in Arabic&#8221; and &#8220;Nonbinary in Arabic&#8221; T-shirt designs have raised relief funds for queer and trans Muslims and Arabs since Ramadan 2020.  Sheyam has created graphics for Netflix, Hulu, A24, HBO and FX; and has designed for shows such as Orange is the New Black, The Americans, and Ramy. Born in Cairo, she has lived all over, including Rome, Zimbabwe, Sudan, NYC and, most recently Portland. She is a former bus driver and an ex-journalist.&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sheyam Ghieth is an Egyptian-American artist exploring themes of language, liberation, queerness and exile through illustration, hand lettering, pattern making and graphic design. Her &#8220;QUEER in Arabic&#8221; and &#8220;Nonbinary in Arabic&#8221; T-]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>50 mins.</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 139 [in English]: Spread Your Legs, Not COVID</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-139-in-english-spread-your-legs-not-covid/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2020 03:13:44 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Neda (@hijabilusciousis on IG) is a Persian-American nurse practitioner, pole dancer, and generally cool person. She discusses her recent work performing COVID tests, getting COVID herself, and which precautions she wishes more people were taking. She also describes both the hate and support she has encountered on her journey into pole as a Muslim woman in hijab. She highlights the importance of respecting how sex workers have shaped the discipline of pole dance without homogenizing the genre as necessarily sexual. Tune in and stay sanitary bitches!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Neda (@hijabilusciousis on IG) is a Persian-American nurse practitioner, pole dancer, and generally cool person. She discusses her recent work performing COVID tests, getting COVID herself, and which precautions she wishes more people were taking. She al]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>166</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>36 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 138: F*ck Marry Kill</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-138-fck-marry-kill/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2020 16:43:41 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[This week we have a personal catch-up episode with Ellie, Alia and Nadia. We discuss Ellie’s one-year-anniversary since surgery, Nadia’s gender feelings surfacing in quarantine, bizarre barriers to entry in every job market, and where we want to take this podcast next (hit us up if you’re a SWANA person in Latin America, a QPOC gamer, or anyone else who wants to chat).  We also talked about how we maintained our mental health during election night (it involved reenacting the Mean Girls script and playing Marry/Fuck/Kill instead of checking stats). If you want to join in on our questionable entertainment,&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week we have a personal catch-up episode with Ellie, Alia and Nadia. We discuss Ellie’s one-year-anniversary since surgery, Nadia’s gender feelings surfacing in quarantine, bizarre barriers to entry in every job market, and where we want to take thi]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>165</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>33 mins</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 137 [in English]: Xavier Clark</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-137-in-english-xavier-clark/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2020 21:28:19 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=846</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[It was an honor to talk with actor &#38; writer Xavier Clark on this episode! Xavier (he/him/his) is a multidisciplinary theatre artist, born and raised in Turkey. As a playwright, his full-length plays include: Where Angels Fear to Tread (Workshop: Echo Theatre Company, Los Angeles), merry merry merry merry, supper (Workshop: National Black Theatre), retrofit(s) (Semi-Finalist: 2020 O’Neill Center NPC, 2020 Seven Devils Playwrights Conference, Finalist: 2019 Mitten Lab, The Lark 2019 Playwrights&#8217; Week) and backstroke boys (Finalist: New Harmony Project 2020 Spring Conference, 2019 Theatre Viscera Queer Playwriting Contest). He was a semi-finalist for The Civilians’ 2020-21 R&#38;D Group, a finalist for the National Black Theatre’s&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[It was an honor to talk with actor &#38; writer Xavier Clark on this episode! Xavier (he/him/his) is a multidisciplinary theatre artist, born and raised in Turkey. As a playwright, his full-length plays include: Where Angels Fear to Tread (Workshop: Echo]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>164</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>29 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 136 [in English]:  Lot Six</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-136-in-english-lot-six/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2020 17:39:30 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=841</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Photo credit: Kitty Suen This episode features writer David Adjmi, whose memoir Lot Six was recently released.  The beautiful telling of the often painful process of growing up while feeling a sense of unease/displacement in a repressed society is powerfully portrayed with a nuance that will make a reader feel seen.  David describes (in the book and in this episode) the relief of discovering theater and its ability to release emotions in a way that regular life often does not allow for.  In this episode, we also discuss David&#8217;s Syrian Jewish background, the experience of writing a memoir, his other&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Photo credit: Kitty Suen This episode features writer David Adjmi, whose memoir Lot Six was recently released.  The beautiful telling of the often painful process of growing up while feeling a sense of unease/displacement in a repressed society is powerf]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>163</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>37 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 135 [in English]: Mint + Laurel</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-135-in-english-mint-laurel/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2020 04:35:59 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=836</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[We talked to Kinda Hibrawi, one of the founders of Mint + Laurel, a lifestyle brand focused on products from or inspired by the Middle East.  Kinda, who is Syrian-American and from Aleppo, started Mint + Laurel along with Mai Barazi and Rama Chakaki.  Mint + Laurel focuses on transparency and sustainability, collaborating with independent artisans, small artisan groups, non-profits and local social enterprises internationally.  We talked to Kinda about the story behind Mint + Laurel, the social impact this new organization has already had, the meaning behind the products, and more. To see the amazing textiles, soaps, and more,&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We talked to Kinda Hibrawi, one of the founders of Mint + Laurel, a lifestyle brand focused on products from or inspired by the Middle East.  Kinda, who is Syrian-American and from Aleppo, started Mint + Laurel along with Mai Barazi and Rama Chakaki.  Mi]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>162</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>32 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 134 [in English]:  Esraa Warda &#038; Mark Balahadia on Cultural Appropriation</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/134/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2020 18:46:10 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=831</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Esraa Warda is a performance and teaching artist that preserves and transmits traditional Moroccan and Algerian dance forms through movement workshops and interactive performances. A young talent of Algerian origin, Warda is a community-taught dancer under the mentorship of women elders in her family and artists from Morocco and Algeria.  She is a firm advocate in the power of intergenerational transmission, women-led traditions, and decolonizing euro-centricity, Orientalism, and oppressed bodies in dance. Mark Balahadia is a Filipino American dancer specializing in the dances of Iraq and the Khaleej).  Check out his earlier episode published on July 10!   For this episode,&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Esraa Warda is a performance and teaching artist that preserves and transmits traditional Moroccan and Algerian dance forms through movement workshops and interactive performances. A young talent of Algerian origin, Warda is a community-taught dancer und]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>161</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>40 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 133 [in English]: Hamour Baika</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-133-in-english-hamour-baika/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2020 21:19:49 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=828</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Hamour Baika is a writer from Iran currently living in the DC area. His new novel On the Enemy’s Side explores the sociopolitical complexities of the Iranian Revolution through the lens of a forbidden same-sex relationship between a political prisoner and a guard. We discussed the historical inspiration and research process behind this novel, the different forms that racism takes in Iran and the US, his next work-in-progress, why we all hate listening to our recorded voices, and more! (Bonus giveaway: Sign up for Hamour’s newsletter on HamourBaika.com for the chance to win a free audiobook!) More background info from&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hamour Baika is a writer from Iran currently living in the DC area. His new novel On the Enemy’s Side explores the sociopolitical complexities of the Iranian Revolution through the lens of a forbidden same-sex relationship between a political prisoner an]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>160</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>43 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 132 [in English]:  Wizzy!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-132-in-english-wizzy/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2020 21:52:58 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[This week we were joined by the incredible WIZZY, a Syrian singer, songwriter, and show producer living in Berlin. WIZZY discusses writing and producing the new single “Light of my Eyes” (ضو عيوني), organizing the events “Queers for Syria” and “Queens Against Borders,” and finding community through migration, nightlife, and quarantine.  &#160;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week we were joined by the incredible WIZZY, a Syrian singer, songwriter, and show producer living in Berlin. WIZZY discusses writing and producing the new single “Light of my Eyes” (ضو عيوني), organizing the events “Queers for Syria” and “Queens Ag]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>159</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>37 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 131 [in English]: We Want It All</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-131-in-english-we-want-it-all/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2020 15:22:54 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=819</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Andrea Abi-Karam joined for an episode to talk about WE WANT IT ALL: An Anthology of Radical Trans Poetics &#8211; Andrea co-edited the anthology with Kay Gabriel.  The anthology includes work by intergenerational trans poets against capital and empire.  Andrea read one of their pieces on this episode; we also touched on the ways this year has shifted and impacted creativity and focus.  Andrea also shared their love of rollerblading that has emerged! The book, coming out in November, is available for pre-order from Nightboat Books! Follow Andrea on IG @wolf_hour]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Andrea Abi-Karam joined for an episode to talk about WE WANT IT ALL: An Anthology of Radical Trans Poetics &#8211; Andrea co-edited the anthology with Kay Gabriel.  The anthology includes work by intergenerational trans poets against capital and empire. ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>158</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>30 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 130 [in English]: Sound of Mazzika</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-130-in-english-sound-of-mazzika/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2020 00:35:28 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=815</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Angie Assal is a Lebanese-American artist whose work has included visual art, film, music, dance, and jewelry! She tells us how she began her jewelry line Sound of Mazzika, which features 3D printed/hand painted designs representing Arabic music and culture. (For the next year, all proceeds will be donated to the Lebanese Red Cross!)  We also discussed the difficulties creating art that critiques our cultures in primarily white spaces, issues of cultural appropriation and body standards in the belly dance/raqs sharqi scene, the party we first met at, and more! Visit https://soundofmazzika.com/]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Angie Assal is a Lebanese-American artist whose work has included visual art, film, music, dance, and jewelry! She tells us how she began her jewelry line Sound of Mazzika, which features 3D printed/hand painted designs representing Arabic music and cult]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>157</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>54 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 129 [in English]: Hi Ellie!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-129-in-english-hi-ellie/</link>
	<pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2020 04:05:59 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Ellie&#8217;s back for an episode!  We talked about rent and Rent (both the monthly thing people have to pay and the movie) and more.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Ellie&#8217;s back for an episode!  We talked about rent and Rent (both the monthly thing people have to pay and the movie) and more.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>156</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1 hour</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 128 [in English]: Ado Ato Pictures</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-128-in-english-ado-ato-pictures/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2020 21:37:28 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[‘Queer in a Time of Forced Migration’ is three-part animated transmedia series by Ado Ato Pictures that follows the stories of LGBTQ refugees from Egypt, Sudan, and Saudi Arabia across continents and cultures — from the 2011 Revolutions in the Middle East and North Africa region to the world today. Throughout the 2011 Egyptian Revolution, filmmaker Tamara Shogaolu and Egyptian journalist Nada El-Kouny collected more than 60 oral histories from women, LGBTQ individuals, as well as ethnic and religious minorities, with follow-up interviews conducted in Germany, the Netherlands, and Norway. The series documents arcs of hope, backlash, and displacement.  The&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[‘Queer in a Time of Forced Migration’ is three-part animated transmedia series by Ado Ato Pictures that follows the stories of LGBTQ refugees from Egypt, Sudan, and Saudi Arabia across continents and cultures — from the 2011 Revolutions in the Middle Eas]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>155</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>31 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 127 [in English]: Rebuilding Beirut With Pride</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-127-in-english-rebuilding-beirut-with-pride/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2020 01:28:04 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[One month post-explosion, it remains crucial to #talkaboutlebanon, and support the ongoing project of relief, recovery, and rebuilding. This wonderful conversation with Danny from @rebuildingbeirutwithpride was initially shown as part of the @baylenfm House Arrest Digital Festival&#8211;but now you can listen on all of our podcast platforms too! @rebuildingbeirutwithpride is a UK-based initiative raising funds to rebuild Beirut through the celebration of Queer Arab talent. As well as their recent performance event, they have been running an art auction at @rbp.auction. All proceeds are equally split and donated to the Lebanese Red Cross, Beit El Baraka , Basmeh &#38; Zeitooneh&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[One month post-explosion, it remains crucial to #talkaboutlebanon, and support the ongoing project of relief, recovery, and rebuilding. This wonderful conversation with Danny from @rebuildingbeirutwithpride was initially shown as part of the @baylenfm Ho]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>154</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 126 [in English]: The Beachy Afghan</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-126-in-english-the-beachy-afghan/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2020 02:17:12 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[It was such a pleasure to talk to The Beachy Afghan, the wonderful creator of the IG platform thebeachyafghan.  We discussed her experience as the child of Afghan immigrants in Germany post-9/11, our shared frustration with the incorrect assumption of homogeny that is often made about the regions surrounding the SWANA region and around Afghanistan and its surrounding region, and so much more!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[It was such a pleasure to talk to The Beachy Afghan, the wonderful creator of the IG platform thebeachyafghan.  We discussed her experience as the child of Afghan immigrants in Germany post-9/11, our shared frustration with the incorrect assumption of ho]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>153</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>48 mins.</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 125 [in English]: Eliz Murad</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-125-in-english-eliz-murad/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2020 17:39:16 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=783</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Note: This episode was recorded two days before the Beirut explosion.  Please see Nadia&#8217;s post from August 7th for relief fundraisers, updates, and more. &#8212;&#8211; Lebanese-French singer Eliz Murad joined us to talk about the new band she is developing, The Sabayas!  We also discussed her former band, Teleferik.  Eliz is creating The Sabayas with Moroccan-French drummer Nadine Talif, combining Arabic with rock, blues, and soul.  Eliz was told &#8211; while on Lebanese TV &#8211; that she was the first Arab woman to sing in Arabic and mix it with rock and roll. During this episode, we talked about navigating&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Note: This episode was recorded two days before the Beirut explosion.  Please see Nadia&#8217;s post from August 7th for relief fundraisers, updates, and more. &#8212;&#8211; Lebanese-French singer Eliz Murad joined us to talk about the new band she is d]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>152</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>38 mins.</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 124 [in English]: Glamrou</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-124-in-english-glamrou/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2020 17:48:35 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Amrou Al-Kadhi is an Iraqi-British writer, performer and filmmaker based in the UK who is redefining what it means to create mainstream entertainment.  In this episode, we talk about drag as an expression of culture and gateway into writing, navigating the US and UK entertainment industries, their book Life as a Unicorn, writing the finale of Little America, and more! Insta: @glamrou Twitter: @glamrou www.amroualkadhi.com]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Amrou Al-Kadhi is an Iraqi-British writer, performer and filmmaker based in the UK who is redefining what it means to create mainstream entertainment.  In this episode, we talk about drag as an expression of culture and gateway into writing, navigating t]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>151</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>43 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 123 [in English]: Amuna</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-123-in-english-amuna/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2020 02:09:10 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[We had a wonderful conversation with Amuna, an activist and entrepreneur in the UAE.  Amuna is a Queer Black Arab woman who founded the Black Arabs Collective, a space for sharing stories and amplifying voices of Black Arabs.  We discussed how racism in the SWANA region is pervasive and underacknowledged.  We also talked about Amuna’s experience as a queer woman in Dubai who grew up in a religious family.  You’ll catch a bit of the call to prayer from the mosque next door to Amuna as we have a beautiful, gay conversation on this episode. (We also chatted about Tinder,&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We had a wonderful conversation with Amuna, an activist and entrepreneur in the UAE.  Amuna is a Queer Black Arab woman who founded the Black Arabs Collective, a space for sharing stories and amplifying voices of Black Arabs.  We discussed how racism in ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>150</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 122 [in English]: Creative Conversations: Queer transnational activism in the Middle East</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-122-in-english-creative-conversations-queer-transnational-activism-in-the-middle-east/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2020 01:45:54 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=773</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Hosted by National Queer Theater &#38; Dixon Place, and moderated by Sivan Battat, a panel with activists from across the Middle East and North Africa region discussed Transgender and Transnational Activism. What does queer and transgender activism look like in this region? In conversation around Amahl Khouri’s documentary play She He Me, following the true stories of three Arab characters who challenge gender norms, the panel explored queer experience in the region, activism on the ground, and how the Middle Eastern and North African Diaspora can support this work. The panel features Amahl Khouri, Hashem Hashem, and Pooya Mohseni.  Please&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hosted by National Queer Theater &#38; Dixon Place, and moderated by Sivan Battat, a panel with activists from across the Middle East and North Africa region discussed Transgender and Transnational Activism. What does queer and transgender activism look ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>149</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1 hour</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 121 [in English]: Creative Conversations: The Syrian Civil War and LGBTQ Communities</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-121-in-english-creative-conversations-the-syrian-civil-war-and-lgbtq-communities/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2020 00:22:26 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=769</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On June 13, 2020, Dixon Place &#38; National Queer Theater presented, in partnership with the Mayor&#8217;s Office of Immigrant Affairs and NYC Pride: Creative Conversations: The Syrian Civil War and LGBTQ Communities The panel featured Omer Abbas Salem, Bitta Mostofi, Danny Ramadan, and Noor Hamdi. This panel, moderated by Festival Dramaturg Adam Ashraf Elsayigh, explored the experiences of LGBTQ people and trends in LGBTQ rights in Syria, before and during the country’s unrest. Featuring playwright Omar Abbas Salem and actor Noor Hamdi, as well as activists from Syria and the MENA region, some of the themes discussed included queer and&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On June 13, 2020, Dixon Place &#38; National Queer Theater presented, in partnership with the Mayor&#8217;s Office of Immigrant Affairs and NYC Pride: Creative Conversations: The Syrian Civil War and LGBTQ Communities The panel featured Omer Abbas Salem,]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>148</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>57 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 120 [in English]:  Mark Balahadia</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-120-in-english-mark-balahadia/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2020 00:43:34 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=766</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[NYC-based dancer Mark Balahadia joins us to talk about his study of various SWANA dance styles and what led him to become well known particularly among Iraqi and Saudi crowds.  He also explains how he ended up learning khaleeji Arabic, his experience performing for royalty, and more.  Check out his YouTube channel here! Follow Mark on IG @balahadiamark]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[NYC-based dancer Mark Balahadia joins us to talk about his study of various SWANA dance styles and what led him to become well known particularly among Iraqi and Saudi crowds.  He also explains how he ended up learning khaleeji Arabic, his experience per]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>147</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>60 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 119 [in English]:  Daaimah Mubashshir</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-119-in-english-daaimah-mubashshir/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2020 14:31:42 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=762</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[NYC-based playwright and theater maker Daaimah Mubashshir joined us to talk about her new play “Room Enough (For Us All),” writing at the intersection of queer, Black, and Muslim identities, confronting racism both within theater and US Muslim spaces, and more. Daaimah brought up her personal experience of reconciling queer and Muslim identities, as well the many ways that connection to religion can look like. We further discussed how Arab and SWANA anti-blackness manifests in Muslim spaces, including queer-centric ones.  Our conversation also included the impact of racial discrimination and abuse in theater increasingly coming to the surface, and Daaimah’s&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[NYC-based playwright and theater maker Daaimah Mubashshir joined us to talk about her new play “Room Enough (For Us All),” writing at the intersection of queer, Black, and Muslim identities, confronting racism both within theater and US Muslim spaces, an]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>146</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>73 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 118 [in English]:  Laith Nakli</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-118-in-english-laith-nakli/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2020 13:25:57 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[We were thrilled to talk with Laith Nakli, who you might know as Uncle Naseem on the show Ramy on Hulu!  He discussed the challenges breaking into the industry, pushing beyond “terrorist” typecast roles, and using his position to shift representations of Arabs and Muslims on screen. Laith also recounted his pre-acting pursuits as a bodybuilder (winning the title of Mr. Syria) and running a candle shop. [Spoiler alert] The episode also includes discussion of Ramy Season 2, the issues of race, gender, and sexuality addressed within it, and the range of audience reactions&#8211;so we strongly recommend watching that first!&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We were thrilled to talk with Laith Nakli, who you might know as Uncle Naseem on the show Ramy on Hulu!  He discussed the challenges breaking into the industry, pushing beyond “terrorist” typecast roles, and using his position to shift representations of]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>145</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>52 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 117 [in English]: R.I.P. Sarah Hegazi</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-117-in-english-sarah-hegazi/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2020 15:03:43 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=754</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[CW: Suicide, self harm, queer killing, queer death, honor killing, sexual abuse, rape, firearms. On the June 14, 2020, LGBTQ and human rights advocate Sarah Hegazi took her own life. Sarah first came under the public eye following the notorious September 2017 Mashrou’ Leila concert where Sarah, alongside two friends, waved a rainbow flag. Despite the shadow of a state that actively quelled all sexual freedom, for that moment Sarah was unabashed in her identity as a queer woman. In the months following, the Egyptian state executed a mass witch-hunt of hundreds of queer youth with the aid of the&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[CW: Suicide, self harm, queer killing, queer death, honor killing, sexual abuse, rape, firearms. On the June 14, 2020, LGBTQ and human rights advocate Sarah Hegazi took her own life. Sarah first came under the public eye following the notorious September]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>144</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>36 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 116 [in English]: You Exist Too Much</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-116-in-english-you-exist-too-much/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2020 16:51:01 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=750</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Zaina Arafat is a journalist, fiction writer and teacher based in New York City.  We talked to Zaina about her new novel You Exist Too Much, which was released on June 9!  The novel centers a queer Palestinian American character who grapples with the effects of inherited trauma, her position within in-between spaces that come with being part of the diaspora, and her sexual identity. Our conversation touches on the importance of the &#8220;messy&#8221; character (versus unrealistically aspirational) when bringing representation to any form of media.  We also discuss Zaina&#8217;s teaching and other writing she has done. You can order&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Zaina Arafat is a journalist, fiction writer and teacher based in New York City.  We talked to Zaina about her new novel You Exist Too Much, which was released on June 9!  The novel centers a queer Palestinian American character who grapples with the eff]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>143</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>43 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 115 [in English]: Tarek Mohamed</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-115-in-english-tarek-mohamed/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2020 19:02:56 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=745</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[[Content warning: Instances of state violence in Egypt; general references to familial violence/abuse; general references to instances of suicide] &#8212;- Tarek Mohamed is an Egyptian feminist and queer activist, scholar and writer.  He is working on his PhD in Anthropology, and is based between Egypt and the United States.  During this episode, Tarek discussed how his activism grew from personal to public, highlighting 2010 as a year when many people in Egypt started to feel safe mobilizing visibly. He also highlighted how leftist spaces, when led by cis herero men, are wrought with homophobia and misogyny. Tarek explores intersectionalities that&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[[Content warning: Instances of state violence in Egypt; general references to familial violence/abuse; general references to instances of suicide] &#8212;- Tarek Mohamed is an Egyptian feminist and queer activist, scholar and writer.  He is working on hi]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>142</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>53 mins</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 114 [in English], part 2:  Decolonize Me Daddy</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-114-in-english-part-2-decolonize-me-daddy/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2020 01:40:59 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[This is part 2 of a 2-part episode; check out part 1 also released on June 5. Composer Nebal Maysaud discussed the ingrained racism within the classical and new music world.  We also continued our conversation about artists&#8217; panels that just so happen to be all, or mostly, white, even when the topic is literally about diversity and inclusion. Subscribe to Nebal’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nebalmaysaud Visit Nebal’s website here: https://nebalmaysaud.com/ Read Nebal’s article: https://nmbx.newmusicusa.org/its-time-to-let-classical-music-die/ Listen to Nebal’s piece: Decolonized Arabesques Follow them at: https://twitter.com/postarabesque https://www.facebook.com/nebalmaysaudcomposition/]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This is part 2 of a 2-part episode; check out part 1 also released on June 5. Composer Nebal Maysaud discussed the ingrained racism within the classical and new music world.  We also continued our conversation about artists&#8217; panels that just so hap]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:episode>141</itunes:episode>
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	<title>Episode 114 [in English], part 1: It&#8217;s Time to Let Classical Music Die</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-114-in-english-part-1-its-time-to-let-classical-music-die/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2020 01:18:14 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Composer Nebal Maysaud joined us to talk about the ingrained racism within the classical and new music world.  We also talked about (white) panels that profess to be about diversity and inclusion.  Maybe that should be demonstrated by being inclusive and diverse within the panel itself, but what do we know? Subscribe to Nebal&#8217;s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nebalmaysaud Visit Nebal&#8217;s website here: https://nebalmaysaud.com/ Read Nebal&#8217;s article: https://nmbx.newmusicusa.org/its-time-to-let-classical-music-die/ Listen to Nebal&#8217;s piece: Decolonized Arabesques Follow them at: https://twitter.com/postarabesque https://www.facebook.com/nebalmaysaudcomposition/ &#8212;- As referenced in the intro of this episode in light of what is happening this week:  https://thequeerarabs.com/addressing-anti-blackness-arabic-language-resource/]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Composer Nebal Maysaud joined us to talk about the ingrained racism within the classical and new music world.  We also talked about (white) panels that profess to be about diversity and inclusion.  Maybe that should be demonstrated by being inclusive and]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:episode>140</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>53 mins.</itunes:duration>
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	<title>Episode 113 [in English]: Mawjoudin (We Exist)</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-113-in-english-mawjoudin-we-exist/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2020 13:17:02 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=725</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[We spoke to Karam, communication officer of Mawjoudin.  We talked about the work the organization does in Tunisia, the increased visibility of Tunisia in recent years surrounding queer activism, the importance of not relying solely on western media to gain understanding of in-country issues faced by the LGBTQI+ community, and more. From Karam: &#8220;WHO ARE WE? MAWJOUDIN WE EXIST is an officially registered not-for-profit NGO that is based in Tunisia, and works towards achieving equality, human rights, bodily rights and sexual rights for the LGBTQI+ community and other marginalized groups and individuals through advocacy, documentation, capacity building, awareness-raising, safe spaces and&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We spoke to Karam, communication officer of Mawjoudin.  We talked about the work the organization does in Tunisia, the increased visibility of Tunisia in recent years surrounding queer activism, the importance of not relying solely on western media to ga]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>139</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>33 mins.</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 112 [in English]: Bita Bell</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-112-in-english-bita-bell/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2020 16:51:38 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=721</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Bita Bell is an international multimedia artist-activist working in contemporary dance, music, and film. Born in Iran and educated in Hong Kong and the United States, she creates audio-visual performative experiences that question contemporary issues. Just prior to the current lockdown, she was choreographing for the Russian feminist punk band PussyRiot’s US tour. Bita joined us for a wonderful conversation on engaging audiences through interactive performance, maintaining mental health and creativity in quarantine, and what it means to belong to many places and none. Check out more of her work at bitabell.com.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Bita Bell is an international multimedia artist-activist working in contemporary dance, music, and film. Born in Iran and educated in Hong Kong and the United States, she creates audio-visual performative experiences that question contemporary issues. Ju]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>138</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>40 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 111 [in English]: Lisa Luxx!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-111-in-english-lisa-luxx/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2020 18:36:55 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=717</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Lisa Luxx is a queer poet, essayist and activist of mixed British Syrian heritage. Published in journals, newspapers and anthologies internationally including with publishers such as Hatchette and SAQI. Her work has been broadcast on BBC Radio 4, VICE TV and TEDx. Luxx was winner of Out-Spoken Prize for Performance Poetry and nominee for the Arts Foundation Fellowship in Poetry. Founder and host of The Sisterhood Salons, a feminist literary gathering. She splits her time between the English countryside and the city of Beirut. We were so excited to have her on the podcast to discuss and read some of&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lisa Luxx is a queer poet, essayist and activist of mixed British Syrian heritage. Published in journals, newspapers and anthologies internationally including with publishers such as Hatchette and SAQI. Her work has been broadcast on BBC Radio 4, VICE TV]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>137</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>43 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 110 [in English]: Last Ruins</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-110-in-english-last-ruins/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2020 22:59:31 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=713</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Wake Island duo Phil Manasseh and Nadim Maghzal joined The Queer Arabs to discuss the new music video for their track &#8220;Last Ruins,&#8221; featured exclusively on Cold Cuts Magazine! We talked about the significance of pop music and the ability of artists to use the genre to push boundaries, the thought processes that led to the making of this music video, Wake Island&#8217;s original development of the track, and more. Video produced by Cold Cuts Magazine Directed by Mohamad Abdouni Art Direction by Roula Salibi Edited by Krystel AK SFX: Jad Taleb Starring Anya Kneez and George Torbey Special thanks&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Wake Island duo Phil Manasseh and Nadim Maghzal joined The Queer Arabs to discuss the new music video for their track &#8220;Last Ruins,&#8221; featured exclusively on Cold Cuts Magazine! We talked about the significance of pop music and the ability of a]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>136</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>50 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 27 [in Arabic]: AlQaws!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-27-in-arabic-alqaws/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2020 18:41:27 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=708</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Episode 27 in Arabic: Haneen Maikey and Omar Al Khatib from AlQaws! الحلقة 27 بالعربية: حنين معيكي وعمر الخطيب من القوس! Photos from the last Hawamesh events in Jerusalem and Haifa This week, Adam had a conversation with Haneen Maikey and Omar Al Khatib from AlQaws for Sexual and Gender Diversity within Palestinian Society. We talked about the history of Al-Qaws as an organization, the unique challenges of working in the Palestinian context under occupation, the phenomenon of pinkwashing, and the recent governmental backlash against LGBTQ communities in Palestine. You can learn more about Al-Qaws or seek their services through&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Episode 27 in Arabic: Haneen Maikey and Omar Al Khatib from AlQaws! الحلقة 27 بالعربية: حنين معيكي وعمر الخطيب من القوس! Photos from the last Hawamesh events in Jerusalem and Haifa This week, Adam had a conversation with Haneen Maikey and Omar Al Khatib ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>135</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>48 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 109 [in English]: Rainbow Street</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-109-in-english-rainbow-street/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2020 04:28:34 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[We talked to Rainbow Street Co-Founder &#38; Executive Director Kevin Steen! Rainbow Street is an international protection organization for LGBTQ people in the Middle East and North Africa.  It partners with local organizers to provide shelter and other resources for queer people in need.  During this episode, we discussed what led to the founding of this organization, the roles of Rainbow Street in its various locations, what the word &#8220;activist&#8221; can mean, and more.  Check out the website here!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We talked to Rainbow Street Co-Founder &#38; Executive Director Kevin Steen! Rainbow Street is an international protection organization for LGBTQ people in the Middle East and North Africa.  It partners with local organizers to provide shelter and other ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>134</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>46 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 108 [in English]: alQaws!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-108-in-english-alqaws/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2020 19:49:41 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=701</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[We were thrilled to be joined by Haneen Maikey and Izzy Mustafa from alQaws for Sexual &#38; Gender Diversity in Palestinian Society! We discussed building a politically queer grassroots movement in Palestine, connecting to queer Palestinians in diaspora, confronting Pinkwashing (a tactic of normalizing Israeli hegemony through images of queer-friendliness) both internationally and within Palestinian society, and the place of artistic expression in this movement. Be sure to check out alQaws’s website to learn more about their history and ongoing projects. Stay tuned for another episode with alQaws in Arabic, coming soon!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We were thrilled to be joined by Haneen Maikey and Izzy Mustafa from alQaws for Sexual &#38; Gender Diversity in Palestinian Society! We discussed building a politically queer grassroots movement in Palestine, connecting to queer Palestinians in diaspora]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>133</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>50 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 107 [in English]: Stories that Move</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-107-stories-that-move/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2020 09:34:39 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=698</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Rolla Selbak is a Palestinian-American filmmaker, writer, and director whose work has pushed boundaries of representation for Arab, Muslim, and queer characters. Our delightful discussion included the unexpected beginnings of her film career, navigating pushback and censorship, building empathy through storytelling, and the importance of trash TV.  Heads Up: Her latest project, CHOKE&#8211;about a rising MMA star hiding her refugee status and sexuality in a South Carolina town&#8211;is available for free streaming online! Also stay tuned for her upcoming film Finjan!  Content Warning: discussion of film plots includes suicide]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Rolla Selbak is a Palestinian-American filmmaker, writer, and director whose work has pushed boundaries of representation for Arab, Muslim, and queer characters. Our delightful discussion included the unexpected beginnings of her film career, navigating ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>132</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>58 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 106 [in English]: The Post Arabesque</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-106-in-english-the-post-arabesque/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2020 22:08:12 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=693</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Nebal Maysaud has a new podcast called The Post Arabesque; their first episode features Alia of The Queer Arabs podcast, and we are airing it on our podcast to give you all an intro to theirs!  Watch for more episodes on their podcast soon! Please support Nebal on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nebalmaysaud]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Nebal Maysaud has a new podcast called The Post Arabesque; their first episode features Alia of The Queer Arabs podcast, and we are airing it on our podcast to give you all an intro to theirs!  Watch for more episodes on their podcast soon! Please suppor]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>131</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>28:03</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 105 [in English]: Nafs Space</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-105-in-english-nafs-space/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2020 16:13:03 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Hello everyone!  Our love goes out to you all during this difficult time.  This episode features the wonderful Andrew who created a space for queer SWANA artists: nafs.space.  Andrew grew up in Denmark with his parents (who are from Egypt), and now lives in London.  In this episode, we discuss the importance of queer SWANA spaces, the lack of international awareness of the issue of racism in Denmark, the formulation of Nafs Space, and more.  In Arabic, &#8220;nafs&#8221; means the self, the ego, the soul. Please visit the website, and follow @nafs.space on IG! Thank you to Tania Safi for&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hello everyone!  Our love goes out to you all during this difficult time.  This episode features the wonderful Andrew who created a space for queer SWANA artists: nafs.space.  Andrew grew up in Denmark with his parents (who are from Egypt), and now lives]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>130</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>35:54</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 104 [in English]: Za&#8217;faraan</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-104-in-english-zafaraan/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2020 15:15:04 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[We spoke to Layle and Kayan who run the online zine Zafaraan Collective!  Check out the website to see all of the issues:  https://www.zafaraan.org/ This space serves as a queer collective of SWANA art; please reach out to Kayan and Layle at za3cme@gmail.com if you&#8217;d like to submit a piece.  This is the email address with which to donate to their PayPal account as well. Please follow them on their Facebook page  and @zafaraan_collective on Instagram.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We spoke to Layle and Kayan who run the online zine Zafaraan Collective!  Check out the website to see all of the issues:  https://www.zafaraan.org/ This space serves as a queer collective of SWANA art; please reach out to Kayan and Layle at za3cme@gmail]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>129</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 103 [in English]: Queer Art is Revolutionary</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/queer-art-is-revolutionary/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2020 06:11:07 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Beruit-based writer, actress, and storyteller Dima Mkhayel Matta (Follow on IG: @dimamatta) joined Nadia Khayrallah (@nadiainherownworld) and Adam Elsayigh (@adamelsayigh) to talk about her recent solo show, her storytelling series Cliffhangers Storytelling, the challenges of navigating censorship and orientalist tropes, the importance of (queer) art in revolution, and more! She also reads a few excerpts of her piece “This is not a memorized script, this is a well-rehearsed story,” presented through Zoukak Theater Company and developed at the Sundance Institute Theatre Lab. Note: Unfortunately, Dima&#8217;s residency at Theater Mitu in Brooklyn, discussed in the podcast, has been cancelled due to&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Beruit-based writer, actress, and storyteller Dima Mkhayel Matta (Follow on IG: @dimamatta) joined Nadia Khayrallah (@nadiainherownworld) and Adam Elsayigh (@adamelsayigh) to talk about her recent solo show, her storytelling series Cliffhangers Storytell]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:episode>128</itunes:episode>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 102 [in English]: Gender Queer Geometry</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-102-in-english-gender-queer-geometry/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2020 08:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Ellie and Aldo discuss the geometry of a gender queer life, existing in traditionally masculine spaces and spill their gender fluids all over this episode. &#160; IG :  amateurbadass]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Ellie and Aldo discuss the geometry of a gender queer life, existing in traditionally masculine spaces and spill their gender fluids all over this episode. &#160; IG :  amateurbadass]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Gender Queer Geometry]]></itunes:title>
	<itunes:episode>127</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>32:19</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 101 [in English]: Salon Al-Mahjar 8</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-101-in-english-salon-al-mahjar-8/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:13:28 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=655</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Salon Al-Mahjar صالون المهجر is an open mic for immigrant queer, trans, and allied artists, actors, activists, writers, storytellers, dancers, singers, musicians, poets, feminists, thinkers, teachers, and historians from Central &#38; West Asia and North Africa.  Salon 8 was curated by Hannah Aliza Goldman and Sivan Battat.  They also presented pieces during the salon! hannah-goldman.com IG: @imhannahgoldman PC: Jennifer Walkowiak IG: @sivanbattat PC: Daria Landa Salon 8 description: We gather to celebrate each other’s voices, exchange ideas, engage in each other’s passions, counteract censorship, promote and support each other, give and receive constructive feedback, and challenge what may be considered inappropriate &#8220;ayb&#8221; عيب or forbidden &#8220;haram&#8221; حرام. At Salon 8 صالون&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Salon Al-Mahjar صالون المهجر is an open mic for immigrant queer, trans, and allied artists, actors, activists, writers, storytellers, dancers, singers, musicians, poets, feminists, thinkers, teachers, and historians from Central &#38; West Asia and North]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>126</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 100 [in English]: White Desert</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-100-in-english-white-desert/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2020 06:07:29 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=650</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Adam Darko is back to talk to us about his new single, &#8220;White Desert&#8221; &#8211; check it out here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=011fCciWlE0 On this episode, Adam talks about the meaning of this beautiful track and the technical aspects that went into creating this.  He tells us about the music collective of which he is a co-founder, the Coup d&#8217;etat collective (which is such a fitting name, for reasons discussed in the episode)!  We also get to hear Adam&#8217;s reflections on the changes that he has experienced over the past year. Adam Darko is an Algerian trans artist and Youtube content creator (&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Adam Darko is back to talk to us about his new single, &#8220;White Desert&#8221; &#8211; check it out here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=011fCciWlE0 On this episode, Adam talks about the meaning of this beautiful track and the technical aspects that ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>125</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>30 mins</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 99 [in English]: Stay Classy</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-99-in-english-stay-classy/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2020 13:34:37 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=645</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[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&#8217;s Day just seems like the right thing.  Intesar was so much fun and informative to talk to &#8211; enjoy! Follow on FB: ScandalousArab Twitter: ClassyBoomBoom Art by: James Stewart Art (Follow Malforma Art on FB)]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[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 kink]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>124</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>55 mins</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 98 [in English]:  Cup 2 of Insecuri-Tea</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-98-in-english-cup-2-of-insecuri-tea/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2020 14:09:26 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=642</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[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/]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[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 w]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>123</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>40 mins</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 97 [in English]: Insecuri-Tea (cup 1 of 2)</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-97-in-english-insecuri-tea-cup-1-of-2/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2020 13:03:05 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=638</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[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 &#8220;activist&#8221; 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&#8217;s website: http://nadiak.tk/ Adam&#8217;s website: https://www.adamaelsayigh.com/]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[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 though]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>122</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>50 mins</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 96: Turning Points</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-96-turning-points/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2020 06:25:08 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=635</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Content warning:  This episode contains references to sexual abuse &#38; 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.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Content warning:  This episode contains references to sexual abuse &#38; 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 th]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>121</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>42 mins</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 95: Hot Air Balloons &#038; Nunneries</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-95-hot-air-balloons-nunneries/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2020 06:33:12 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=630</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[What do hot air balloons, nunneries, chocolate ice cream, and aloe vera have in common?  Glad you asked &#8211; what they have in common is that they&#8217;re all mentioned in this episode.  Listen to hear how Ellie and Alia combine these things into highly intellectual discourse.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What do hot air balloons, nunneries, chocolate ice cream, and aloe vera have in common?  Glad you asked &#8211; what they have in common is that they&#8217;re all mentioned in this episode.  Listen to hear how Ellie and Alia combine these things into hig]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>120</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>25 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 94: Not the Time for Memes</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-94-not-the-time-for-memes/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2020 23:09:18 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=628</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[This is an episode in which we (Ellie and Alia) muddle through our thoughts on, mainly, internet culture surrounding the Trump administration&#8217;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 &#8211; you&#8217;ll hear us just trying to figure our thoughts out through conversation.  Thank you all for listening.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This is an episode in which we (Ellie and Alia) muddle through our thoughts on, mainly, internet culture surrounding the Trump administration&#8217;s recent attack on Iran.  This is not the time for funny memes; it is not the time for white Americans to ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>119</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>23 mins</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 93 [in English]: 2019 reflections</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-93-in-english-2019-reflections/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2020 11:35:53 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Ellie &#38; Alia discuss 2019 both personally and podcast-wise, and talk about hopes for this year.  Happy New Year to you all!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Ellie &#38; Alia discuss 2019 both personally and podcast-wise, and talk about hopes for this year.  Happy New Year to you all!]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>118</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>36 mins</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 92 [in English]: Laylit!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-92-in-english-laylit/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2019 11:57:34 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[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.  &#8220;Stretching all the way back to the 50s and diving into today&#8217;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.&#8221; These parties happen in both Montreal and NYC; the NYC one is hosted by C&#8217;mon Everybody, a welcoming space in Brooklyn.  Wake Island and Saphe&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[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.  &#8220;Stretching all the way back to the 50s an]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>117</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>20 mins</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 91 [in English]:  Salon Al-Mahjar 7</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-91-in-english-salon-al-mahjar-7/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2019 11:49:13 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[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&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[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 ar]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>116</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>43 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 90 [in English]: Ellie Got Stitched</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-90-in-english-ellie-got-stitched/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2019 06:22:30 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Ellie talks about her surgery and how recovery has been going!  Please note that there is some graphic content &#8211; listen at your discretion. Feel free to directly reach out to Ellie with questions/comments on IG @elliewantstoshitpost or on Twitter @EllieQueerArabs.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Ellie talks about her surgery and how recovery has been going!  Please note that there is some graphic content &#8211; listen at your discretion. Feel free to directly reach out to Ellie with questions/comments on IG @elliewantstoshitpost or on Twitter @]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>115</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>36 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 89 in English: La Gente Podcast!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-89-in-english-la-gente-podcast/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2019 06:35:49 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=600</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Meet Ashley &#38; Edgar, the co-hosts of La Gente Podcast!  Their podcast is a social and lifestyle podcast for POC by POC.  In this half hour, we covered a wide range of subjects.  We talked about unexpected aspects of podcasting that we&#8217;ve encountered (and the learning and unlearning that has come with that).  We touched on immigration-related policies and the damaging effects of separating families.  There is discussion about Pride and how its meaning has, in many ways, become distorted.  We even briefly talk about Mercury in retrograde and how that impacted our initial connectivity with one another.  It&#8217;s so&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Meet Ashley &#38; Edgar, the co-hosts of La Gente Podcast!  Their podcast is a social and lifestyle podcast for POC by POC.  In this half hour, we covered a wide range of subjects.  We talked about unexpected aspects of podcasting that we&#8217;ve encoun]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>114</itunes:episode>
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	<title>Episode 26 in Arabic: The &#8220;Weird&#8221; Episode</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-26-in-arabic-the-weird-episode/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 02 Nov 2019 21:11:47 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=593</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[حلقه ٢٦ بالعربي: الحلقه &#8220;الغريبه&#8221;. مقابله من جاد تانك عن تجربته مع الثوره في #لبنان Arabic Episode 26: The “Weird” episode. We talked to our returning guest Jadd Tank about his experience with the ongoing Lebanese Revolution. Listen to Jadd&#8217;s other episodes: Episode 12 in Arabic:  https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-12-in-arabic-conversation-with-artist-jadd-tank/  Episode 42 in English:  https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-42-jadd-tank-dancer-choreographer/  Outro audio is from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IBbqEPGsUk&#38;feature=share&#38;fbclid=IwAR3DxER8NWjH5vF0tQgi4DhMZO-LfoOqHqkBKKCkFq49mi76DiClJRJWaT8]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[حلقه ٢٦ بالعربي: الحلقه &#8220;الغريبه&#8221;. مقابله من جاد تانك عن تجربته مع الثوره في #لبنان Arabic Episode 26: The “Weird” episode. We talked to our returning guest Jadd Tank about his experience with the ongoing Lebanese Revolution. Listen to Jadd&#]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>113</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 88:  LebMASH!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-88-lebmash/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2019 06:56:26 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=587</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[LebMASH, the Lebanese Medical Association for Sexual Health, works to increase knowledge and resources surrounding sexual health and LGBTQI+ health.  Its board of directors are located in Lebanon, Canada, and the United States. On Oct. 26, 2019, we (Nadia Khayrallah, Adam Elsayigh, and Alia) attended the LebMASH Halloween benefit party in NYC!  The three of us co-hosted what turned out to be a fun and informative episode. Points touched on include:   Resources provided by LebMASH, education (on issues such as STDs) needing furtherance in the SWANA region, stigmas affecting access to healthcare, and more.  The Lebanese revolution comes up in&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[LebMASH, the Lebanese Medical Association for Sexual Health, works to increase knowledge and resources surrounding sexual health and LGBTQI+ health.  Its board of directors are located in Lebanon, Canada, and the United States. On Oct. 26, 2019, we (Nadi]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>112</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>62 mins.</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 87: Suck My Ass, Not My Dick</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-86-suck-my-ass-not-my-dick/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2019 13:40:41 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=584</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Times like these make us glad we aren&#8217;t on a network &#8211; we can title our episodes however the fuck we want. This is a very short episode but it&#8217;s packed with information; Ellie shares what it has been like preparing for surgery.  She speaks very honestly on this episode, and anyone wishing to learn a bit about the process can do so with this episode.  You can reach out directly to Ellie with further questions or just to chat: Insta &#8211; elliewantstoshitpost Twitter &#8211; EllieQueerArabs]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Times like these make us glad we aren&#8217;t on a network &#8211; we can title our episodes however the fuck we want. This is a very short episode but it&#8217;s packed with information; Ellie shares what it has been like preparing for surgery.  She spe]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>111</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>17 minutes</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 86 in English:  Salon Al-Mahjar</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-86-in-english-salon-al-mahjar/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2019 06:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=579</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Salon Al-Mahjar in NYC is a safe space for artists to collaborate and share their work.  This recording is from the sixth salon; artists who consented to being recorded are included on this.  The episode consists of clips of what the artists brought to this open mic, as well as a few conversations with people during the intermission. The artists featured are as follows; while crediting is important, so is privacy.  Artists who have written back to me with permission to use their full names will be listed as such; otherwise, first names will be used.  Some of the social&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Salon Al-Mahjar in NYC is a safe space for artists to collaborate and share their work.  This recording is from the sixth salon; artists who consented to being recorded are included on this.  The episode consists of clips of what the artists brought to t]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>110</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 85 in English: Heels that Heal</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-85-in-english-heels-that-heal/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2019 06:14:39 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Our featured guest of this episode is a mover in every sense of the word!  Anthony Nakhle, a professional dancer from Beirut and a world traveler, came on to talk to us.  It was an incredible honor; we (fellow dancer/choreographer, Nadia Khayrallah + Alia) got to discuss what makes Anthony most excited about his work, the training and dedication that has led him to this stage of his life, and more. Anthony began his training at Caracalla Dance School in Lebanon; he now teaches and performs in Lebanon and around the world.  To touch on just a couple of the&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Our featured guest of this episode is a mover in every sense of the word!  Anthony Nakhle, a professional dancer from Beirut and a world traveler, came on to talk to us.  It was an incredible honor; we (fellow dancer/choreographer, Nadia Khayrallah + Ali]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>109</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>39 mins.</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 84 in English:  Shamir!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-84-in-english-shamir/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2019 10:41:23 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=571</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Shamir, fellow introvert, exceptional singer-songwriter, and actor, joined Ellie, Alia, and guest co-host Miriam Hakim!  He also started his own record label.  After a brief Twitter exchange, Shamir was kind enough to sacrifice sleep (more than he already does) to talk with us!  The connection during the recording was instant &#8211; talking to Shamir felt like talking to someone we&#8217;ve known for a long time.  We discussed how gendered choir is, the significance of the dissonance-turned-harmony in Shamir&#8217;s music, and his upcoming tour with Sleater-Kinney.  We also got to talk about queerness, Islam, and the intersection of those two things. &#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Shamir, fellow introvert, exceptional singer-songwriter, and actor, joined Ellie, Alia, and guest co-host Miriam Hakim!  He also started his own record label.  After a brief Twitter exchange, Shamir was kind enough to sacrifice sleep (more than he alread]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>108</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1 hour</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 83 in English: Stories with Feelings</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-83-in-english-stories-with-feelings/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2019 06:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode, we (Aminah Mae Safi and Alia) talked about the importance of seeing oneself in fiction, with an especially specific importance when it comes to people at a formative age.  Aminah, author of the young adult fiction books Not The Girls You&#8217;re Looking For and Tell Me How You Really Feel, is helping make that happen.  Both of us are mixed (with one Arab parent), and Aminah brings that needed representation into her writing.  There are also Muslim characters, and that&#8217;s something so beautiful to see as well.  The queer romance in Tell Me How You Really Feel&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode, we (Aminah Mae Safi and Alia) talked about the importance of seeing oneself in fiction, with an especially specific importance when it comes to people at a formative age.  Aminah, author of the young adult fiction books Not The Girls You]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>107</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>53 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 82: Tea &#038; Terrorism</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-82-tea-terrorism/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2019 06:30:18 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=563</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[This episode features guest Malika who researches violent extremism.  Malika discusses some of the various contexts in which people may gravitate toward extremist ideologies.  Spoiler alert: white supremacy is the biggest threat to the U.S. and is global in many aspects.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This episode features guest Malika who researches violent extremism.  Malika discusses some of the various contexts in which people may gravitate toward extremist ideologies.  Spoiler alert: white supremacy is the biggest threat to the U.S. and is global]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>106</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>20 mins</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 81 in English: September 11</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-81-in-english-september-11/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2019 06:53:42 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=559</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Ellie and Alia discuss the impact Sept. 11 has had on them as Americans with ties to the SWANA region.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Ellie and Alia discuss the impact Sept. 11 has had on them as Americans with ties to the SWANA region.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>105</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>25:20</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 25 in Arabic: AsexArab</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-25-in-arabic-asexarab/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 07 Sep 2019 13:59:21 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Arabic Episode 25: An interview with Alaa Taha. Alaa is a Baghdad-based Iraqi Asexual activist who co-authored a book about asexuality and started a number of social media accounts bringing awareness to the topic. حلقه ٢٥ بالعربي: مقابله مع الناشطة العراقية آلاء ياسين طه. تكلمنا عن مفهوم #اللاجنسيه و إوضاع #اللاجنسيين في العالم العربي. أيضا تكلمنا مع آلاء حول الكتاب الي تم تأليفه عن الموضوع و حسابات التعريف عن #اللاجنسيه على مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي الفديو ادناه تجدون تعريف وشرح مختصر وموجز عن #اللاجنسية ،  بعد مشاهدة الفديو اذا اردتم الاطلاع اكثر عنها فيمكنكم معرفة وقراءة المنشورات بحسب المجال الذي تودون&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Arabic Episode 25: An interview with Alaa Taha. Alaa is a Baghdad-based Iraqi Asexual activist who co-authored a book about asexuality and started a number of social media accounts bringing awareness to the topic. حلقه ٢٥ بالعربي: مقابله مع الناشطة العرا]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 80 in English: Yallapunk 2019</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-80-in-english-yallapunk-2019/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2019 17:53:40 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=546</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s that time of year again!  This episode is from the Yallapunk festival (year 3).  The episode features some of this year&#8217;s Yallapunk participants/attendees: Phil and Nadim, the Lebanese-Canadian electronic duo Wake Island http://www.wakeislandmusic.com/ IG: wakeislandmusic Phil and Nadim talk about the tour they&#8217;re currently on, the set they had for Yallapunk, and the importance of touring in regions of the world that are often overlooked. Miriam Hakim, solo singer/guitarist, and singer of the punk band Giant Kitty Listen on: Bandcamp iTunes Spotify IG: giantkittyband, kuzbaramusic Miriam brought up Giant Kitty&#8217;s part in the upcoming film &#8220;Acid Test&#8221;, talked about&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[It&#8217;s that time of year again!  This episode is from the Yallapunk festival (year 3).  The episode features some of this year&#8217;s Yallapunk participants/attendees: Phil and Nadim, the Lebanese-Canadian electronic duo Wake Island http://www.wakei]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>104</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 79 in English: Fresh Air</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-79-in-english-fresh-air/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2019 06:11:17 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[I (Alia) have some friends (Adam and Matt) visiting, and they graciously said yes to being on the podcast with about 5 minutes of notice!  We ended up talking about ghosts, Karens/Chads we have encountered, and even fresh air (listen to the end of the episode to understand why the episode is called what it is).  On a much more serious note, Matt and Adam also touched on topics such as authoritarianism, white privilege, and intolerance.  The study of political psychology is, of course, always crucially relevant to our everyday lives.  Enjoy what turned out to be a pretty amazing&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[I (Alia) have some friends (Adam and Matt) visiting, and they graciously said yes to being on the podcast with about 5 minutes of notice!  We ended up talking about ghosts, Karens/Chads we have encountered, and even fresh air (listen to the end of the ep]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>103</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>approx. 50 min</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 78 in English: Ch-Ch-Changes</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-78-in-english-ch-ch-changes/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2019 07:12:53 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[We (Ellie and Alia) talk about upcoming Yallapunk, all the changes going down in our lives this year, and more.  This is a relatively short episode but we touch on quite a bit.  Thank you all for listening; stay tuned soon for more on Yallapunk! The article we talked about in part of the episode is here: https://www.haaretz.com/middle-east-news/.premium-the-mideast-s-stonewall-fight-for-lgbtq-rights-rages-on-1.7423556]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We (Ellie and Alia) talk about upcoming Yallapunk, all the changes going down in our lives this year, and more.  This is a relatively short episode but we touch on quite a bit.  Thank you all for listening; stay tuned soon for more on Yallapunk! The arti]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>102</itunes:episode>
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	<title>Episode 77 in English: Voguer Hoedy Saad!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-77-in-english-voguer-hoedy-saad/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2019 15:50:44 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[We (Nadia &#38; Alia) got to talk to Lebanese vogue dancer Hoedy Saad!  You may remember hearing from Hoedy for a bit during Emma Gration&#8217;s podcast episode; we were excited to get to talk more.  On this episode, Hoedy talks about the steadily increasingly visible vogue scene in Lebanon, the background of vogue, and the impact vogue (and also drag, as the two arts often overlap at events) has on the queer scene and even outside the queer sphere.  By the way, Hoedy&#8217;s other passion is his animals; Hoedy is also now a veterinarian!  We got to talk a little&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We (Nadia &#38; Alia) got to talk to Lebanese vogue dancer Hoedy Saad!  You may remember hearing from Hoedy for a bit during Emma Gration&#8217;s podcast episode; we were excited to get to talk more.  On this episode, Hoedy talks about the steadily incre]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>101</itunes:episode>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 24 in Arabic: Nicolas Chalhoub</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-24-in-arabic-nicolas-chalhoub/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 10 Aug 2019 20:25:06 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=531</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[الحلقه ٢٤ بالعربي: مقابله مع الفنان نيكولاس شلهوب. تكلمنا عن تجربه نيكولاس مع الفن، الخروج من الخزانه، زواجه، والمقابلة الشهيرة مع نيشان على تلفزيون الجديد. Arabic Episode 24: An interview with Nicolas Chalhoub. We talked about Nicolas’ songs, coming out, marriage, and appearance on NewTV. Facebook: www.facebook.com/nicolas.chalhoub.official Twitter @nicolaschalhoub Instagram @nicolaschalhoub &#160; &#160;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[الحلقه ٢٤ بالعربي: مقابله مع الفنان نيكولاس شلهوب. تكلمنا عن تجربه نيكولاس مع الفن، الخروج من الخزانه، زواجه، والمقابلة الشهيرة مع نيشان على تلفزيون الجديد. Arabic Episode 24: An interview with Nicolas Chalhoub. We talked about Nicolas’ songs, coming out]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>100</itunes:episode>
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	<title>Episode 76 in English: This Is Lit.</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-76-in-english-this-is-lit/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2019 21:49:32 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Leslie Gray joined us for this episode to discuss many enlightening topics (we&#8217;re shameless about our light puns).  The reason for the light puns is because Leslie is involved in theater, and he operates the lighting equipment during productions.  We talked about that during this episode, along with the time he spent at NYU Abu Dhabi as a student.  He also discussed his research and the mixed implications of visibility in the context of Pride or other externally accessible queer spaces.  Leslie talked about the privilege that comes with the ability to be visible, and discusses how the model of&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Leslie Gray joined us for this episode to discuss many enlightening topics (we&#8217;re shameless about our light puns).  The reason for the light puns is because Leslie is involved in theater, and he operates the lighting equipment during productions.  ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>99</itunes:episode>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 75: Correspondents</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-75-correspondents/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 02 Aug 2019 06:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[We got to talk to Tim Murphy, author of the novels Correspondents &#38; Christodora!  This episode focuses on his latest novel (Correspondents).  The book is incredible and we recommend it to everyone.  Elements of the novel&#8217;s plot include the US invasion of Iraq, migration, and blended families (in this case, a mixed Irish &#38; Lebanese family in the US).  This is a powerful novel which conveys some of the most complex human feelings that are not often put into words (such as some of the darkest, hard-to-talk-about moral dilemmas).  Enjoy the book and enjoy this wonderful convo!  We think you&#8217;ll&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We got to talk to Tim Murphy, author of the novels Correspondents &#38; Christodora!  This episode focuses on his latest novel (Correspondents).  The book is incredible and we recommend it to everyone.  Elements of the novel&#8217;s plot include the US i]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>98</itunes:episode>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 74: This Is an Episode</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-74-this-is-an-episode/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2019 06:13:40 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Ellie and Alia discuss Alia&#8217;s upcoming move, thoughts from Pride, Ellie&#8217;s upcoming surgery, Haaretz (more to come on another episode), and more!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Ellie and Alia discuss Alia&#8217;s upcoming move, thoughts from Pride, Ellie&#8217;s upcoming surgery, Haaretz (more to come on another episode), and more!]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>97</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>26 mins</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 73 in English: World Pride Collage</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-73-in-english-world-pride-collage/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2019 06:19:43 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=515</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[This episode contains various clips from conversations and experiences during World Pride in NYC this year!  ENJOY! Some of the folks you&#8217;ll hear from this episode can be followed at these IG handles: @nadiainherownworld @flexedfeet @adamelsayigh @sumsumneela @lesliethegray Also follow: @tarabnycorg]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This episode contains various clips from conversations and experiences during World Pride in NYC this year!  ENJOY! Some of the folks you&#8217;ll hear from this episode can be followed at these IG handles: @nadiainherownworld @flexedfeet @adamelsayigh @]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>96</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 23 in Arabic: Shay Is Here</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-23-in-arabic-shay-is-here/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jul 2019 18:42:13 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=512</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[الحلقه ٢٣ بالعربي: مقابله من اليوتوبر شريفه فداج المعروفة ب شي. تكلمنا عن حياه المثليين العرب، الصحه الجنسيه، الدين، اليوتوب و أمور أخرى. Arabic Episode 23: An interview with Shay, an Algerian-born lesbian YouTuber We talked about life as Queer Arabs, sexual education, YouTube, religion, and many other things. See the YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=shayishere]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[الحلقه ٢٣ بالعربي: مقابله من اليوتوبر شريفه فداج المعروفة ب شي. تكلمنا عن حياه المثليين العرب، الصحه الجنسيه، الدين، اليوتوب و أمور أخرى. Arabic Episode 23: An interview with Shay, an Algerian-born lesbian YouTuber We talked about life as Queer Arabs, se]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>95</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 72: Don&#8217;t Be Chai, She Brought the Tea</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-72-dont-be-chai-she-brought-the-tea/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2019 06:02:41 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Photo credit: Tarek Moukaddem Contact: tarekmoukaddem@gmail.com @tarekmoukaddem on Instagram It&#8217;s hard to know where to begin with this episode description aside from the fact that this is an utter gem.  &#8220;Don&#8217;t Be Chai, She Brought the Tea&#8221; is the title Hilal (@thelebanesemafia on IG) came up with.  He got us together with the amazing Lebanese drag queen Emma Gration, and Omar Fattal was so kind and hosted us.  If you listened to Tarek Zeidan&#8217;s episode recently, you may recall him mentioning Emma Gration; Emma went to NYC for World Pride, and it was such a privilege to spend this time&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Photo credit: Tarek Moukaddem Contact: tarekmoukaddem@gmail.com @tarekmoukaddem on Instagram It&#8217;s hard to know where to begin with this episode description aside from the fact that this is an utter gem.  &#8220;Don&#8217;t Be Chai, She Brought the ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>94</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 71 in English: Ellia, Ellie &#038; Alia</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-71-in-english-ellia-ellie-alia/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2019 06:08:03 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Ellia visited Houston for the Pride parade, so we talked about our impressions of it: what was good and what has gone bad.  We discussed the corporate focus of the parade and how that affects the essence of what Pride should be about.   Ellia also gave some information about the limits in Arabic that exist when talking about inclusive queer terminology. This episode was done in 2 parts (one on June 23 and the other July 2); during the second half of the episode, Ellia and Alia talked about Tarab NYC and about World Pride in NYC. Ellia can be&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Ellia visited Houston for the Pride parade, so we talked about our impressions of it: what was good and what has gone bad.  We discussed the corporate focus of the parade and how that affects the essence of what Pride should be about.   Ellia also gave s]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>93</itunes:episode>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 70 in English: Sharouh!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-70-in-english-sharouh/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2019 06:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[We had a wonderful guest for this episode named Sarah; her musician name is Sharouh.  Sarah grew up in France, and has a Tunisian-Greek Jewish background.  We talked about Sarah&#8217;s work as a musician these days in Madrid (where she now lives), as well as musicians who have inspired her.  We also talked about international work Sarah has been able to do, using music as a tool for cultural exchange and bridge-building.  It was so lovely connecting with Sarah and we hope you enjoy! Listen to some tracks here: https://soundcloud.com/sharouh Sharouh&#8217;s website: http://sharouh.com/ Follow on Instagram @sharouh]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We had a wonderful guest for this episode named Sarah; her musician name is Sharouh.  Sarah grew up in France, and has a Tunisian-Greek Jewish background.  We talked about Sarah&#8217;s work as a musician these days in Madrid (where she now lives), as we]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>92</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>31 mins</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 22 in Arabic: Interview with Tarek of Helem!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-22-in-arabic-interview-with-tarek-of-helem/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 22 Jun 2019 14:17:10 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=496</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[الحلقه ٢٢ بالعربي: مقابله مع طارق زيدان المدير التنفيذي في #جمعيه_حلم في #لبنان. تكلمنا مع طارق عن بداياته في النشاط الاجتماعي والحقوقي. نشاطات الجمعيه الحاليه و اوضاع #مجتمع_الميم في #لبنان. Episode 22 in Arabic: An interview with Tarek Zeidan, the executive director of #Helem (a leading LGBT organization in Lebanon). We walked about Tarek&#8217;s experience with activism, Helem’s current activity, and the #LGBTQ community in #Lebanon.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[الحلقه ٢٢ بالعربي: مقابله مع طارق زيدان المدير التنفيذي في #جمعيه_حلم في #لبنان. تكلمنا مع طارق عن بداياته في النشاط الاجتماعي والحقوقي. نشاطات الجمعيه الحاليه و اوضاع #مجتمع_الميم في #لبنان. Episode 22 in Arabic: An interview with Tarek Zeidan, the exec]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>91</itunes:episode>
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	<title>Episode 69 in English: Tarek of Helem!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-69-in-english-tarek-of-helem/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2019 06:26:12 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[&#160; We learned so much from Tarek Zeidan and are so grateful to have connected with him.  Tarek is the Executive Director of the organization Helem, a non-profit working on improving the legal and social status of LGBT folks.  Helem is in Lebanon, and the name translates to &#8220;Dream.&#8221;  In this episode, we discussed Stonewall and the vitality of remembering what Pride is about.  We also talked about our upcoming trips to NYC for World Pride.  We discussed the ban of Grindr in Lebanon as well; Tarek also talked about the ways that LGBT advocacy needs to happen in the&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[&#160; We learned so much from Tarek Zeidan and are so grateful to have connected with him.  Tarek is the Executive Director of the organization Helem, a non-profit working on improving the legal and social status of LGBT folks.  Helem is in Lebanon, and]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>90</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 68 in English: Gems of New York City</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-68-in-english-gems-of-new-york-city/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2019 06:52:18 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[We got to talk to the absolutely incredible comedians Eman El-Husseini and Jess Salomon!  As their website says, it&#8217;s most likely hummus that brings them together.  Eman (who&#8217;s Palestinian) and Jess (who&#8217;s Jewish) joined us to talk about how they met, their comedy both in Canada and the U.S., and their lives in New York City.  They also have gorgeous comics that are illustrated by the talented Jesse Brown; you can get more slice-of-life glimpses into the couple&#8217;s daily adventures together.  You will probably find yourself laughing during this episode, not surprisingly!  We were also thrilled to have our guest&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We got to talk to the absolutely incredible comedians Eman El-Husseini and Jess Salomon!  As their website says, it&#8217;s most likely hummus that brings them together.  Eman (who&#8217;s Palestinian) and Jess (who&#8217;s Jewish) joined us to talk abou]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:episode>89</itunes:episode>
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	<title>Episode 21 in Arabic: Amir of IraQueer!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-21-in-arabic-amir-of-iraqueer/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jun 2019 13:56:16 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=485</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[الحلقه ٢١ بالعربي: لقاء مع امير عاشور (مؤسس و المدير التنفيذي لمنظمه عراق كوير). تكلمنا عن اوضاع #مجتمع_الميم في #العراق، نشاطات منظمه #عراق_كوير و تجربه امير من دراسه حقوق الانسان في #جامعه_كولومبيا في نيويورك. Arabic Episode 21: An interview with Amir Ashour (IraQueer’s executive director). We talked about the queer movement in #Iraq, IraQueer’s activities, and Amir’s experience studying human rights at #ColumbiaUniversity https://www.iraqueer.org/ Instagram/Twitter: @amirlemina]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[الحلقه ٢١ بالعربي: لقاء مع امير عاشور (مؤسس و المدير التنفيذي لمنظمه عراق كوير). تكلمنا عن اوضاع #مجتمع_الميم في #العراق، نشاطات منظمه #عراق_كوير و تجربه امير من دراسه حقوق الانسان في #جامعه_كولومبيا في نيويورك. Arabic Episode 21: An interview with Amir ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:episode>88</itunes:episode>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 67 in English: The Game is Rigged</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-67-in-english-the-game-is-rigged/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2019 06:51:44 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[It was so good talking with Neda Shaheen, who works for the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (https://www.adc.org) in Washington, DC.  We talked about the organization and the role Neda has within it.  We also talked about the asylum process in the United States, the overall justice system, and so much more.  Neda is incredibly brilliant and we are so grateful to her cousin Leila (check out Leila Khoury&#8217;s episode, which is episode 57!) got us in touch with Neda.  We learned a lot from talking with her and we hope everyone will support the ADC in any way they can.  Follow&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[It was so good talking with Neda Shaheen, who works for the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (https://www.adc.org) in Washington, DC.  We talked about the organization and the role Neda has within it.  We also talked about the asylum process i]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>87</itunes:episode>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 66 in English: Dancing Queer!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-66-in-english-dancing-queer/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2019 10:19:56 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[What&#8217;s that? Belly dancers should have long hair and shave their legs and underarms? Well, not this one! A UN award winner and named by the BBC top 100 influential women worldwide, this Egyptian, hairy, bearded, pierced and tattooed Queer Refugee dancer will give you a very authentic performance with a twist! ♥ We will not conform to your gender roles ♥ In this episode, we talked about belly dancing in the UK context vs. the Egypt context, about family separation relating to immigration (content warning: there is talk about detention and, later in the episode, also about torture.  Listen&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What&#8217;s that? Belly dancers should have long hair and shave their legs and underarms? Well, not this one! A UN award winner and named by the BBC top 100 influential women worldwide, this Egyptian, hairy, bearded, pierced and tattooed Queer Refugee d]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>86</itunes:episode>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 20 in Arabic: Discussion on Pride with Fatima in Canada</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-20-in-arabic-discussion-on-pride-with-fatima-in-canada/</link>
	<pubDate>Sun, 26 May 2019 00:40:07 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=473</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[الحلقه ٢٠ بالعربي: مقابله من فاطمه. ناشطه في مجال حقوق مجتمع الميم في #كندا. تكلمنا عن #شهر_الفخر و #احتفال_الفخر_العالمي و الجدل المثار حول موضوع #مسيره_الفخر في مقاطعه #البرتا في #كندا Arabic Episode 20: an interview with Fatima. A #queer activist from #canada. We talked about the #pride month, #worldpride, and the controversy surrounding #pride in #Alberta #canada]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[الحلقه ٢٠ بالعربي: مقابله من فاطمه. ناشطه في مجال حقوق مجتمع الميم في #كندا. تكلمنا عن #شهر_الفخر و #احتفال_الفخر_العالمي و الجدل المثار حول موضوع #مسيره_الفخر في مقاطعه #البرتا في #كندا Arabic Episode 20: an interview with Fatima. A #queer activist from]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:episode>85</itunes:episode>
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	<title>Episode 65 in English: Noon Festival, part 2: Meet Louna</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-65-in-english-noon-festival-part-2-meet-louna/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2019 06:02:24 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Louna, co-founder of the space be&#8217;kech (a queer, Muslim, women-led community space in Berlin, Germany), joined us for this episode.  Be&#8217;kech combines the words &#8220;Berlin&#8221; and &#8220;Marrakech&#8221; to reflect the cities of origin of the co-founders (Louna&#8217;s roots are in Marrakech, Morocco and Nina&#8217;s are in Berlin).  We also talked about Noon Festival, which is happening in Berlin in that space until May 31.  We talked about be&#8217;kesh and the many beautiful ways it is utilized, and we discussed a project that Noon Festival is supporting.  The project is led by the organization Masjid al-Rabia, and it&#8217;s called Black and&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Louna, co-founder of the space be&#8217;kech (a queer, Muslim, women-led community space in Berlin, Germany), joined us for this episode.  Be&#8217;kech combines the words &#8220;Berlin&#8221; and &#8220;Marrakech&#8221; to reflect the cities of origin o]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>84</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 64: Noon Fest, Part 1 &#8211; Meet Erkxn</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-64-noon-fest-part-1-meet-erkxn/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2019 06:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Noon Festival in Berlin has begun!  This is Germany&#8217;s first festival centering queer, of colour and Muslim identity.  It started on May 15 and will continue until the 31st!  Erkxn Affan has been organizing this along with be&#8217;kech Berlin, and Erkxn curated the festival.  It was wonderful talking to them and hearing about their background, about the importance of having a festival like this in Berlin specifically, and more.  Coinciding both with the Holy Month of Ramadan and Queer History Month, all proceeds of this festival will be going towards the Black &#38; Pink Crescent: an NGO supporting incarcerated queer and trans Muslims of color. Check out&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Noon Festival in Berlin has begun!  This is Germany&#8217;s first festival centering queer, of colour and Muslim identity.  It started on May 15 and will continue until the 31st!  Erkxn Affan has been organizing this along with be&#8217;kech Berlin, and ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>83</itunes:episode>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 19 in Arabic: Adam Darko!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-19-in-arabic-adam-darko/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2019 13:26:31 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[الحلقه ١٩ بالعربي: لقاء مع ادم داركو. شاب #عابر_جنسيا من #الجزائرى و يوتوبر . تكلمنا عن نشاه ادم في الجزائر. قصه عبوره و رحلته إلى مكان أقامته الجديد في #كندا. Arabic Episode 19: An interview with Adam Darko: Adam is an #Algerian #TransMan and Youtuber. We talked about Adam’s experience growing up in #Algeria, his transition, and the incredible journey to his current home in #Canada.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[الحلقه ١٩ بالعربي: لقاء مع ادم داركو. شاب #عابر_جنسيا من #الجزائرى و يوتوبر . تكلمنا عن نشاه ادم في الجزائر. قصه عبوره و رحلته إلى مكان أقامته الجديد في #كندا. Arabic Episode 19: An interview with Adam Darko: Adam is an #Algerian #TransMan and Youtuber. ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:episode>82</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:duration>41 mins.</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 63 in English: Chai with Ellie &#038; Alia</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-63-in-english-an-inarticulate-chat/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2019 06:03:21 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=451</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Ellie and Alia talked about the show Ramy, read and answered a question from a wonderful listener, and talked about the experience of podcasting in the past year and how it has affected us.  It&#8217;s been a great year and we look forward to more of them with you all! &#160; &#160;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Ellie and Alia talked about the show Ramy, read and answered a question from a wonderful listener, and talked about the experience of podcasting in the past year and how it has affected us.  It&#8217;s been a great year and we look forward to more of the]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>81</itunes:episode>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 62 in English: Edmonton Pride &#8211; Why was it Canceled?</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-62-in-english-edmonton-pride-why-was-it-canceled/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2019 06:41:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[We got to talk with Fatima, living in Edmonton, who witnessed firsthand the issues that led to Edmonton Pride getting canceled.  This is a case of queer POC folks getting shut down and ignored, which is sadly something that happens way too often even within the queer population.  Queer people of color are already marginalized, and to be further marginalized by fellow queer people is incredibly isolating.  Because Edmonton Pride did not provide information on their website, and because the news sources that cover the situation do not specify what happened, the best sources are individuals &#8211; such as Fatima&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We got to talk with Fatima, living in Edmonton, who witnessed firsthand the issues that led to Edmonton Pride getting canceled.  This is a case of queer POC folks getting shut down and ignored, which is sadly something that happens way too often even wit]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>80</itunes:episode>
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	<title>Episode 61:  Saleem Haddad!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-61-saleem-haddad/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2019 06:57:11 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[We are so incredibly grateful and excited that we have writer Saleem Haddad on our podcast!  This was an excellent discussion during which we talked about Saleem&#8217;s novel Guapa, some of his essays, and his latest work.  &#8220;Marco&#8221; is a short film that Saleem wrote and directed; it just premiered recently in Tunisia and the UK.  It&#8217;s a 20-minute film that carried the intellectual &#38; emotional weight of a full-length film.  It&#8217;s powerful and will stay in your mind longterm.  Follow @marcoshortfilm on Instagram to stay updated on when and where you can see it. During this episode, we also&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We are so incredibly grateful and excited that we have writer Saleem Haddad on our podcast!  This was an excellent discussion during which we talked about Saleem&#8217;s novel Guapa, some of his essays, and his latest work.  &#8220;Marco&#8221; is a shor]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>79</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 18 in Arabic: Musa Al-Shadeedi!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-18-in-arabic-musa-al-shadeedi/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 20 Apr 2019 14:14:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=437</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[الحلقه ١٨ بالعربي: لقاء مع الكاتب و الناقد الكويري العربي موسى الشديدي. مؤسس و مدير موقع سينمجي و مؤلف كتاب &#8220;جنسانيه ام كلثوم&#8221; Episode 18 in Arabic: an interview with Musa Shadeedi, a queer Arab author and critic, founder and director of Cinamji, &#38; author of “Um Kalthom’s Sexuality” and other books. Painting credit: Lena Kassicieh الصورهً من عمل الفنانة لينا قساوسة Get the book: https://booksatcafe.com/products/product-355?variant=18560567378017 https://jamalon.com/en/1033322.html?fbclid=IwAR3&#8211;9T3AykRoIV3hkg_rIlq-fGWjgERNzL5056PYjII5IB9XkQEHaOXpNc]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[الحلقه ١٨ بالعربي: لقاء مع الكاتب و الناقد الكويري العربي موسى الشديدي. مؤسس و مدير موقع سينمجي و مؤلف كتاب &#8220;جنسانيه ام كلثوم&#8221; Episode 18 in Arabic: an interview with Musa Shadeedi, a queer Arab author and critic, founder and director of Cina]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>78</itunes:episode>
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	<title>Episode 60 in English: Andrea Assaf of Art2Action!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-60-in-english-andrea-assaf-of-art2action/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2019 06:35:06 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[It was such an amazing surprise, while we were in Tampa, to learn from our friend Nadia about the Arab Festival that happened to be going on that weekend.  The organization Art2Action was one of the cosponsors of this amazing event.  Alia attended the festival and knew that contacting Andrea Assaf was a must after that!  We ended up recording an excellent episode not long after the festival, and it was so wonderful getting to talk to Andrea.  We talked about the organization Art2Action https://art2action.org which is the org that Andrea is the founding Artistic and Executive Director of.  We&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[It was such an amazing surprise, while we were in Tampa, to learn from our friend Nadia about the Arab Festival that happened to be going on that weekend.  The organization Art2Action was one of the cosponsors of this amazing event.  Alia attended the fe]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:episode>77</itunes:episode>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 59 in English: MEER!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-59-in-english-meer/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2019 06:19:40 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Reem, otherwise known as MEER off rap duo COOL TAN (p.k.a HEAVY)  is a Lebanese/Palestinian/Iraqi wordsmith, poet and artist. Her raw and unapologetic raps speak about suffering and mental health. Her music journey creates a platform for others who are also living with depression from strict cultural traditions. Reem has been involved in other bands such as COOL TAN (previously known as HEAVY) they have already been involved in festivals such as ‘Auckland city limits’ and ‘Laneway’. Played support for Le1f, Earl Sweatshirt, Jurassic 5 and Ratatat. Having just moved to Australia recently she’s already halfway through her album, and just&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Reem, otherwise known as MEER off rap duo COOL TAN (p.k.a HEAVY)  is a Lebanese/Palestinian/Iraqi wordsmith, poet and artist. Her raw and unapologetic raps speak about suffering and mental health. Her music journey creates a platform for others who are a]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>76</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>48 mins</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 17 in Arabic: Mais in Denver</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-17-in-arabic-mais-in-denver/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2019 14:05:15 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=426</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[الحلقه ١٧ بالعربي: حوار مع ميس عن حياتها في #العراق، #الكويت و #سوريا. تكلمنا عن دراسات ميت و تحاربها في مجالات الكومبيوتر، علم الاجتماع و القضايا المتعلقة بمجتمع الميم Arabic Episode 17: A conversation with Mais about life in #Iraq, #Syria, #Kuwait, and #Colorado. Her study of computer science, sociology, and queer issues. Instagram: mais_nema Gmail: mais.alnima@gmail.com]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[الحلقه ١٧ بالعربي: حوار مع ميس عن حياتها في #العراق، #الكويت و #سوريا. تكلمنا عن دراسات ميت و تحاربها في مجالات الكومبيوتر، علم الاجتماع و القضايا المتعلقة بمجتمع الميم Arabic Episode 17: A conversation with Mais about life in #Iraq, #Syria, #Kuwait, and]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>75</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 58 in English: It&#8217;s Adam Darko!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-58-in-english-its-adam-darko/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2019 06:41:34 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=422</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[        Meet Adam Darko, an Algerian Youtuber and hip hop artist.  We talked to him about his experience as a trans guy from Algeria, his recent move to Canada, and more.  The conversation was very cathartic and we talked about the challenges that happen and the strength that comes from having that SWANA/queer intersection.  Adam is such a beautiful person and we are so glad we got to connect.  Follow him @theadamdarko on Instagram! Trans Trenderz, which Adam is involved with, can be found here: https://www.transtrenderz.com Check out Adam on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEbvMiWT5sIAnwkqU9h0oAw ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[        Meet Adam Darko, an Algerian Youtuber and hip hop artist.  We talked to him about his experience as a trans guy from Algeria, his recent move to Canada, and more.  The conversation was very cathartic and we talked about the challenges that happen]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>74</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>42 mins</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 57 in English: Pillagers and Preservation, a Convo with Leila Khoury</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-57-in-english-pillagers-and-preservation-a-convo-with-leila-khoury/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2019 06:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[We talked to Leila Khoury, a Syrian-American graduate student who is currently working toward a Master of Architecture and Certificate in Historic Preservation from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.  This was such an incredible conversation about a topic that does not get nearly enough attention: the theft and cultural appropriation of cultural and historic objects from so much of the world by, namely, Europeans and Americans.  Leila has a powerful piece called Near East, which critiques the forced migration of Levantine artifacts into European collections.  For example, at the Louvre, Leila noticed some of these artifacts that&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We talked to Leila Khoury, a Syrian-American graduate student who is currently working toward a Master of Architecture and Certificate in Historic Preservation from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.  This was such an incredible conversation abo]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>73</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>43 mins</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 56 in English: You Be You!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-56-in-english-you-be-you/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2019 06:48:54 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=410</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[During this episode, we got to talk to two of the wonderful people behind the children&#8217;s book You Be You! Explaining Gender, Love &#38; Family.   We talked to the author of the book &#8211; Jonathan Branfman (pictured below) &#8211; and the translator of the Arabic version of the book, Aseel Houmsse.  We are very grateful to have a copy of the Arabic version of this important book, and we highly encourage everyone to check it out!  It is offered in many languages and more languages are expected to be added in the near future.  This book will help normalize the&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[During this episode, we got to talk to two of the wonderful people behind the children&#8217;s book You Be You! Explaining Gender, Love &#38; Family.   We talked to the author of the book &#8211; Jonathan Branfman (pictured below) &#8211; and the transla]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>72</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>30 mins</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 55 in English: Quinte55ential Quinn!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-55-quintessential-quinn/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2019 06:23:46 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=406</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[We got to talk to Quinn Fati, a beautifully badass human we met last year at Yallapunk.  They&#8217;re a visual artist and a musician; during this episode, we talked about exploring different areas of art throughout life and how important it is to allow oneself to do that.  We also talked about body hair and how everyone should feel free to keep or get rid of their own body hair in the way they goddamn want!  We discussed the process of coming out as trans, about our love for Yallapunk, and more.  Quinn also shared about how their Persian-American identity&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We got to talk to Quinn Fati, a beautifully badass human we met last year at Yallapunk.  They&#8217;re a visual artist and a musician; during this episode, we talked about exploring different areas of art throughout life and how important it is to allow ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>71</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>36 mins</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 54 in English: Alireza in Beirut</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-54-in-english-alireza-in-beirut/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2019 06:15:38 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Alireza Shojaian is an incredible artist from Iran who is living in Beirut.  One of our recent guests &#8211; Munir &#8211; was kind enough to get us in touch with him!  We were destined to talk to him, as it turns out that we had seen his work in New York City last year at Mark for Redaction (check out the episode from that event here: https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-37-in-english-mark-for-redaction).   Alireza&#8217;s queer-centered art provokes emotions that are lasting and that will linger in the back of your mind for a long time after encountering it. An example is &#8220;Season Salad&#8221; confronts the painful&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Alireza Shojaian is an incredible artist from Iran who is living in Beirut.  One of our recent guests &#8211; Munir &#8211; was kind enough to get us in touch with him!  We were destined to talk to him, as it turns out that we had seen his work in New Yo]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>70</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 16 in Arabic: Update from Lebanon with Hadi Damien</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-16-in-arabic-update-from-lebanon-with-hadi-damien/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 02 Mar 2019 19:55:01 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=399</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Arabic Episode 16: An update from #Lebanon with Hadi Damien (Beirut Pride’s Coordinator). We talked about the media in #Lebanon, legal updates regarding #Grinder, and the pending bill regarding #HIV. الحلقه ١٦ بالعربي: مستجدات من لبنان من هادي داميان (منسق بيروت برايد). تكلمنا عن مستجدات الإعلام في #لبنان و القضايا القانونية المتعلقة ب #غرايندر والقانون المقترح بصدد فيروس نقص المناعة المكتسب.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Arabic Episode 16: An update from #Lebanon with Hadi Damien (Beirut Pride’s Coordinator). We talked about the media in #Lebanon, legal updates regarding #Grinder, and the pending bill regarding #HIV. الحلقه ١٦ بالعربي: مستجدات من لبنان من هادي داميان (من]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>69</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 53 in English: She He Me</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/53-she-he-me/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2019 06:53:28 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=395</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Raphael Khouri, a playwright who lives in Germany, is in Vienna at the moment for their play, She He Me, to be shown at the Kosmos Theater!  The Jordanian playwright is bringing such important queer (specifically trans) Arab representation to theater.  It was truly an honor to talk to Raphael, and we love the work they&#8217;re doing.  Thank you all for listening!  To get in touch with Raphael, you can email them at amahl.khouri@gmail.com and/or connect with them on Facebook (Raphaël Aimé Khouri) and Instagram @raphael_khouri. The play will be performed from March 1 to March 16! https://kosmostheater.at/produktion/she-he-me/?fbclid=IwAR2WWfYOgwMn5GEWRybtYeeJLSEKjhEh1eQTM9N8wBkMX8ycI5AGxX_yGng]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Raphael Khouri, a playwright who lives in Germany, is in Vienna at the moment for their play, She He Me, to be shown at the Kosmos Theater!  The Jordanian playwright is bringing such important queer (specifically trans) Arab representation to theater.  I]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>68</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 52 in English: Fleeting Acts in Beirut</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-52-in-english-fleeting-acts-in-beirut/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2019 06:16:14 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[We talked to the incredibly talented gay Lebanese photographer, Munir Abdallah, based in Beirut.  This conversation is what has really inspired Ellie to genuinely want to visit Lebanon for the first time in her adult life.  Munir&#8217;s candidness and openness about queer life in Beirut was very cathartic to hear about and talk about.  Munir has photographed queer beauty in the form of sexual expression.  Munir celebrates the beauty of the nude human form, and his photography is very direct and feels liberating to look at.  His recent exhibition, &#8220;Fleeting Acts,&#8221; received many positive and appreciative responses in Beirut.  Follow&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We talked to the incredibly talented gay Lebanese photographer, Munir Abdallah, based in Beirut.  This conversation is what has really inspired Ellie to genuinely want to visit Lebanon for the first time in her adult life.  Munir&#8217;s candidness and o]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>67</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 15 in Arabic: Aseel &#038; &#8220;You be You&#8221;!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-15-in-arabic-aseel-you-be-you/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 16 Feb 2019 06:35:14 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=380</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[الحلقه ١٥ بالعربي: لقاء مع اسيل الحمصي. تكلمنا عن تجربه اسيل في ترجمه كتاب &#8220;كن نفسك&#8221; إلى اللغه العربي. الكتاب يشرح مفاهيم الجندر و الحب بصوره مبسطه. Arabic episode 15: An interview with Aseel Houmsse. We talked about Aseel&#8217;s experience translating “You Be You,” a book explaining gender, love, and family, to Arabic. Book by Jonathan Branfman (Author), Julie Benbassat (Illustrator), Aseel Houmsse (Translator) To purchase this book, go to: https://www.amazon.com/Arabic-Explaining-Gender-Diversity-Justice/dp/1983681776?fbclid=IwAR3nGXQDuUxBA11kwzjs6DHS1W_rXqDlKuWbey87tlAiDvMkDma8ykKAeiA]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[الحلقه ١٥ بالعربي: لقاء مع اسيل الحمصي. تكلمنا عن تجربه اسيل في ترجمه كتاب &#8220;كن نفسك&#8221; إلى اللغه العربي. الكتاب يشرح مفاهيم الجندر و الحب بصوره مبسطه. Arabic episode 15: An interview with Aseel Houmsse. We talked about Aseel&#8217;s experience ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>66</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 51 in English: Yalla, Meet Amanda Bahia!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-51-in-english-yalla-meet-amanda-bahia/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2019 06:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[We got to talk to an incredible music and visual artist, Amanda Bahia. They&#8217;re so creative and talented, and we are grateful to have gotten to talk about their music, drawing, and experience growing up in a Palestinian-American family in the United States. ALSO!! It&#8217;s February 15 and today is Amanda Bahia&#8217;s EP release party in Cleveland. (If you&#8217;re in the area, go to it!!) Listen on Bandcamp: https://almanak.bandcamp.com/releases Connect with Amanda on Instagram @almanakmusic_You can email them at almanak.speaks@gmail.com re: bookings.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We got to talk to an incredible music and visual artist, Amanda Bahia. They&#8217;re so creative and talented, and we are grateful to have gotten to talk about their music, drawing, and experience growing up in a Palestinian-American family in the United]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:episode>65</itunes:episode>
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	<title>Episode 50 in English: Saudi Art Talk with Raneen!</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2019 06:15:20 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[It was so fun talking with Raneen, a Saudi art curator who has a lot to say about the art scene in Saudi Arabia! It was great learning about the evolution of art in Saudi Arabia over the recent years. Raneen has been passionate about art her whole life and you can hear that when she talks about curating. She&#8217;s an amazing woman and we are honored to have her on the podcast! Read more about Raneen here: https://www.abouther.com/node/15431/people/leading-ladies/meet-9-arabs-included-bbc%E2%80%99s-100-women-list-2018]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[It was so fun talking with Raneen, a Saudi art curator who has a lot to say about the art scene in Saudi Arabia! It was great learning about the evolution of art in Saudi Arabia over the recent years. Raneen has been passionate about art her whole life a]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:episode>62</itunes:episode>
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	<title>Episode 49: Palestine, Poetry &#038; Pokemon with Summer!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-49-palestine-poetry-pokemon-with-summer/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2019 06:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s February 1 and it&#8217;s cold! Summer is here to bring you some much-needed warmth with stunning poetry and lovely descriptions of her parents&#8217; home in Palestine. Summer Farah is a writer who is studying English literature at Berkeley. During this episode, we also talked about gaming (mainly Pokemon) and the ways gaming can impact a person&#8217;s life in ways that we often forget. It was wonderful talking with Summer; we connected with her after hearing her episode on the podcast Ethnically Ambiguous. We enjoyed every moment of this beautiful episode, and we think you will too. Here is a&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[It&#8217;s February 1 and it&#8217;s cold! Summer is here to bring you some much-needed warmth with stunning poetry and lovely descriptions of her parents&#8217; home in Palestine. Summer Farah is a writer who is studying English literature at Berkeley. ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:episode>63</itunes:episode>
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	<title>Episode 48: We&#8217;re Raising a Camel with Tania Safi</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-48-were-raising-a-camel-with-tania-safi/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2019 06:02:38 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[We are incredibly honored and grateful to have talked with Tania Safi! Tania grew up in Sydney, Australia, and has done extensive work in media journalism internationally. Tania is a filmmaker; she was head of video for Buzzfeed Australia and then moved to Los Angeles, where she was the senior video producer for Bring Me and Buzzfeed Entertainment. Nadia Khayrallah co-hosted this episode with us and we had a very fun and meaningful discussion. Tania Safi&#8217;s presence in the media has made us feel represented. It is not often that we get to see queer SWANA representation, and Tania has&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We are incredibly honored and grateful to have talked with Tania Safi! Tania grew up in Sydney, Australia, and has done extensive work in media journalism internationally. Tania is a filmmaker; she was head of video for Buzzfeed Australia and then moved ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:episode>62</itunes:episode>
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	<title>Episode 14 in Arabic: Photographer Munir Abdallah</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-14-in-arabic-photographer-munir-abdallah/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jan 2019 06:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[. الحلقه ١٤ بالعربي: مقابله مع الفنان منير عبدالله. فنان فوتغرافي من لبنان An interview with Munir Abdullah, a photographer from Lebanon. To see his photography, click hereAnd hereTo read more about Munir&#8217;s exhibition, check out this blog&#160;Here&#8217;s a video from a recent exhibition of &#8220;Fleeting Acts&#8221;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[. الحلقه ١٤ بالعربي: مقابله مع الفنان منير عبدالله. فنان فوتغرافي من لبنان An interview with Munir Abdullah, a photographer from Lebanon. To see his photography, click hereAnd hereTo read more about Munir&#8217;s exhibition, check out this blog&#160;Here]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:episode>60</itunes:episode>
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	<title>Episode 47: DANA و FANA!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-47-dana-%d9%88-fana/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2019 08:03:38 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[This episode is all about SWANA DJ badassery! You&#8217;re all in for a treat. These two were such a delight. Soraya (DANA) and Ayn (FANA) are lovely DJs with some music you will be so glad to have in your life. Soraya made this playlist for you all; give it some love and check it out! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhN-YdOexg9-1yWkhCBfXuM8JnF9ForRK Soraya&#8217;s new track: https://soundcloud.com/dana-chicago/vulnerability A mix from FANA: https://soundcloud.com/fanafellahin/debonair-w-fana-for-nts DANA Soundcloud &#38; IG: https://soundcloud.com/dana-chicagohttps://www.instagram.com/dana__sorayaFANA Soundcloud &#38; IG: https://soundcloud.com/fanafellahinhttps://www.instagram.com/fana.____https://fana.bandcamp.com/ Soraya gave us an amazing list of some other queer SWANA artists to check out too! Bergsonist (Brooklyn):SC: https://soundcloud.com/bergsonistBC: https://bergsonist.bandcamp.com Sayara Hamra / Rawaat / Crisis Urbana (Detroit):SC: https://soundcloud.com/raw_at / https://soundcloud.com/crisisurbanaBC: https://crisisurbana.bandcamp.com / https://crisisurbana.bandcamp.com/album/sleep-eternal / https://crisisurbana.bandcamp.com/album/sayara-hamra / https://lobstertheremin.com/album/day-laborer-ep Ali Najdi (Chicago):SC: https://soundcloud.com/makamena Thoom (Chicago): SC: https://soundcloud.com/thoo-mBC: https://clubchai.bandcamp.com/album/blood-and-sand 8ulentina (Oakland):SC: https://soundcloud.com/8ulentinaBC: https://8ulentina.bandcamp.com/https://soundcloud.com/foozool&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This episode is all about SWANA DJ badassery! You&#8217;re all in for a treat. These two were such a delight. Soraya (DANA) and Ayn (FANA) are lovely DJs with some music you will be so glad to have in your life. Soraya made this playlist for you all; giv]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>59</itunes:episode>
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	<title>Episode 46 in English: We are Sophisticated</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-46-in-english-we-are-sophisticated/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2019 06:26:11 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Ellie and Alia ask each other questions for a get-to-know-you episode. Learn about Ellie&#8217;s trashy taste in books and Alia&#8217;s trashy taste in TV. On a more serious note, E &#38; A talk about their families, a little about their upbringings, and more.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Ellie and Alia ask each other questions for a get-to-know-you episode. Learn about Ellie&#8217;s trashy taste in books and Alia&#8217;s trashy taste in TV. On a more serious note, E &#38; A talk about their families, a little about their upbringings, and]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:episode>59</itunes:episode>
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	<title>Episode 45 in English: First Episode of 2019!</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2019 06:41:57 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Ellie and Alia talk about their wishes for 2019, Ellie&#8217;s not-so-fun experience at the airport recently, and more! Thank you all for listening; happy new year!]]></description>
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	<itunes:episode>58</itunes:episode>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 13 in Arabic: Meet Egyptian Playwright Adam!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-13-in-arabic-meet-egyptian-playwright-adam/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 29 Dec 2018 14:56:36 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[.الحلقه ١٣ بالعربي: مقابله مع ادم. كاتب مسرحي شاب من مصر. كلام حول المسرح و الأدب و الكوميديا Arabic episode 13: An interview with Adam. An Egyptian playwright.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[.الحلقه ١٣ بالعربي: مقابله مع ادم. كاتب مسرحي شاب من مصر. كلام حول المسرح و الأدب و الكوميديا Arabic episode 13: An interview with Adam. An Egyptian playwright.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>57</itunes:episode>
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	<title>Episode 44 in English: Pray the Gay Away with the Zakar Twins!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-44-in-english-pray-the-gay-away-with-the-zakar-twins/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2018 06:15:31 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[We had so much fun hanging out with the Zakar twins while they were in town on tour! Zach and Michael are Iraqi-American queer activists and writers. They use their voices to bring much-needed queer Arab representation to the media! We had a wonderful conversation with them, and that same day, we loved going to see them on their tour with A Drag Queen Christmas. They&#8217;ve been touring around the U.S. with some of the RuPaul queens and promoting their book, Pray the Gay Away [https://www.zakartwins.com/pray-the-gay-away]. It meant a lot to us that they took the time out of their&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We had so much fun hanging out with the Zakar twins while they were in town on tour! Zach and Michael are Iraqi-American queer activists and writers. They use their voices to bring much-needed queer Arab representation to the media! We had a wonderful co]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:episode>56</itunes:episode>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 43 in English: Gaysians Unite!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-43-in-english-gaysians-unite/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2018 06:40:44 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[We had a lovely and cathartic conversation with Maya of The Gaysian Project! The Gaysian Project has a podcast (which we were featured on this week, by the way &#8211; check it out on iTunes or Spotify!) and several other wonderful things. Follow this project on Facebook, Twitter @gaysianproject, and Instagram @thegaysianproject. We talked about the need for inclusion of all Asian identities when Asia is brought up; also, Maya discussed the intersection of her South Asian background with her queerness.. We also mentioned the need for more Asian representation in the media, briefly fangirled over &#8220;Crazy Rich Asians&#8221;, and&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We had a lovely and cathartic conversation with Maya of The Gaysian Project! The Gaysian Project has a podcast (which we were featured on this week, by the way &#8211; check it out on iTunes or Spotify!) and several other wonderful things. Follow this pr]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:episode>55</itunes:episode>
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	<title>Episode 42: Jadd Tank, Dancer/Choreographer!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-42-jadd-tank-dancer-choreographer/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2018 06:33:08 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[During this episode, we talked to an incredible artist named Jadd Tank (he also was a guest on the Arabic side of the podcast recently)!  Nadia Khayrallah guest co-hosted this episode, which was super fun.  We talked about so many things: virtual reality, a communal pet camel, the Beirut dance scene, the pros and cons of New York, and so much more. &#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212; Jadd Tank&#8217;s website: www.jaddtank.com BourgeoisZ video: https://www.jaddtank.com/bourgeois-z Maqamat in Beirut &#8211; you can read about bipod here: https://www.maqamat.org/ Here&#8217;s an excellent article we mentioned on abstract art by Miguel Gutierrez: https://bombmagazine.org/articles/miguel-gutierrez-1/ Regarding Lebanese and Saudi citizenship laws: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/lebanon-nationality-law-1732890336?fbclid=IwAR2akKwtqRhtXYISem6VEqu0QL8oezasGInKiyR6LLrjd8duKVrxkoYI33c https://www.refworld.org/pdfid/3fb9eb6d2.pdflaws: https://www.refworld.org/pdfid/3fb9eb6d2.pdf]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[During this episode, we talked to an incredible artist named Jadd Tank (he also was a guest on the Arabic side of the podcast recently)!  Nadia Khayrallah guest co-hosted this episode, which was super fun.  We talked about so many things: virtual reality]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>54</itunes:episode>
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	<title>Episode 41 in English: We are Ethnically Ambiguous!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-41-in-english-we-are-ethnically-ambiguous/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2018 06:06:54 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[We had an incredible conversation with Anna Hossnieh and Shereen Lani Younes!&#160; They&#8217;re the cohosts of the podcast Ethnically Ambiguous; Anna is Iranian-American and Shereen is Syrian-American.&#160; This podcast played a big part in our decision to start a podcast of our own &#8211; it was inspiring to hear people podcasting who are so relatable to us.&#160; During this episode, we talked about podcasting, how important it is for queer folks of our demographic to connect with and support each other, and more.&#160; In addition to hearing Shereen and Anna on this episode, check out their podcast on your favorite&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We had an incredible conversation with Anna Hossnieh and Shereen Lani Younes!&#160; They&#8217;re the cohosts of the podcast Ethnically Ambiguous; Anna is Iranian-American and Shereen is Syrian-American.&#160; This podcast played a big part in our decisi]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Episode 12 in Arabic: Conversation with Artist Jadd Tank!</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2018 15:07:32 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Arabic episode 12: an interview with Lebanese Artist Jadd Tank. We talked about art and living in Lebanon and New York. الحلقه ١٢ بالعربي: مقابله مع الفنان جاد تانك. كلام عن #الفن و #لبنان و #نيويورك As mentioned in the episode:&#160;https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-38692382]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Arabic episode 12: an interview with Lebanese Artist Jadd Tank. We talked about art and living in Lebanon and New York. الحلقه ١٢ بالعربي: مقابله مع الفنان جاد تانك. كلام عن #الفن و #لبنان و #نيويورك As mentioned in the episode:&#160;https://www.bbc.com/]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:episode>52</itunes:episode>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 40: Drowning in Cairo</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-40-drowning-in-cairo/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2018 07:01:17 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[We had a fantastic convo with Egyptian playwright Adam Elsayigh!  Adam came to Mark for Redaction in NY, which is where we first met him.  It was so nice to get to talk with him more. Adam has been creating plays that give voice to the issues that queer Egyptians have faced.  During this episode, we talked about the importance of representation of SWANA artists, about the reactions that different audiences have had to his play &#8220;Drowning in Cairo&#8221;, what elements Adam feels are vital to keep in mind when writing and presenting his plays, and much more! To watch&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We had a fantastic convo with Egyptian playwright Adam Elsayigh!  Adam came to Mark for Redaction in NY, which is where we first met him.  It was so nice to get to talk with him more. Adam has been creating plays that give voice to the issues that queer ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:episode>51</itunes:episode>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 39: Thanksgiving/Queersgiving/Whatever</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-39-thanksgiving-queersgiving-whatever/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Nov 2018 18:40:05 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[There&#8217;s cat fur in this pic because cats sit here.  Also, Ellie and Alia talked about Yoshi in this episode. Ellie and Alia talk Saudi Arabia, Mark for Redaction, and Thanksgiving. Articles mentioned: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2018/oct/17/why-is-saudi-arabia-under-fire-over-jamal-khashoggi-but-not-yemen https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/saudi-womens-rights-advocates-reportedly-abused-while-in-prison/2018/11/20/9e77f11c-ebfb-11e8-9236-bb94154151d2_story.html?utm_term=.c17bbebdf371]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[There&#8217;s cat fur in this pic because cats sit here.  Also, Ellie and Alia talked about Yoshi in this episode. Ellie and Alia talk Saudi Arabia, Mark for Redaction, and Thanksgiving. Articles mentioned: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>50</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 11 in Arabic: Doctor Yazan</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-11-in-arabic-doctor-yazan/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 17 Nov 2018 13:27:56 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=298</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[.الحلقه ١١ من برنامج الميم العربي &#8211; لقاء مع الدكتور يزن و كلام عن المهنه و المجتمع و أمور أخرى]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[.الحلقه ١١ من برنامج الميم العربي &#8211; لقاء مع الدكتور يزن و كلام عن المهنه و المجتمع و أمور أخرى]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>49</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 38 in English: Actually Episode 666 w/ Your Favorite Cloud!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-38-in-english-actually-episode-666-w-your-favorite-cloud/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2018 06:05:07 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=295</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Episode (38) 666! (Bio and references are written by Anan) IT&#8217;S TRANS AWARENESS WEEK! Anan/Cloud is a queer trans angry Arab. References in the podcast: Best way to contact Anan: anancloud06@gmail.com Instagram (note slide into the Dm’s and let them know that your there from the podcast also they reserve the right to deny your request): birthdaycakeandbombs &#160; Mention of poems in Za’faraan Zine Issue 3 (Zine made by and for SWANA queers) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BNhUuCUI6P5a-On1PHsgm_mM6PHb3HjR/view?fbclid=IwAR3an0zZ-O0r4FHD2uxjA4vo2PCiU1t_gZdSHP3ItQTPhUk9sdrap0qS-OE Episode 26 in English: Meet Elias! They’re Awesome. (They really are tho) Link: https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-26-in-english-meet-elias-theyre-awesome/ &#160; Short mention of a video collaboration with artist Marval A Rex&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Episode (38) 666! (Bio and references are written by Anan) IT&#8217;S TRANS AWARENESS WEEK! Anan/Cloud is a queer trans angry Arab. References in the podcast: Best way to contact Anan: anancloud06@gmail.com Instagram (note slide into the Dm’s and let the]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>48</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<title>Episode 37 in English: Mark for Redaction!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-37-in-english-mark-for-redaction/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2018 07:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=288</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[This episode was recorded during the weekend we went to NYC for Mark for Redaction at Flux Factory.  This is a queer MENA art exhibit that we got to experience.  Join us for a slice of the beautiful surroundings we found ourselves in.  The art brought us all together and we all felt so understood and the deepest sense of belonging.  We are honored to have been part of something this profound and meaningful.  Please check this event out in person if you are in NYC this weekend!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This episode was recorded during the weekend we went to NYC for Mark for Redaction at Flux Factory.  This is a queer MENA art exhibit that we got to experience.  Join us for a slice of the beautiful surroundings we found ourselves in.  The art brought us]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:episode>47</itunes:episode>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 10 in Arabic: Drag Race Discussion</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-10-in-arabic-drag-race-discussion/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 03 Nov 2018 07:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[!!!الحلقه ١٠ بالعربي &#8211; كلام عن الدراك ريس!!! ملكات الجر]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[!!!الحلقه ١٠ بالعربي &#8211; كلام عن الدراك ريس!!! ملكات الجر]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:episode>46</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 36: A Convo with our Northern Neighbors!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-36-a-convo-with-our-northern-neighbors/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2018 06:53:27 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=280</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Pictured: Wayne, Carrie, and Anas On this episode, we got to soak in the positive vibes from a wonderful couple in Canada!  We talked with Carrie and Wayne Broughton, who are the parents of a young trans activist, Tor.  We got to hear their perspective re: being parents of a trans son, and they talked about their local support group for parents of trans folks: TransParent Okanagan.  Thank you to the wonderful Anas for connecting us with some of his new family in Canada! Follow TransParent Okanagan on FB:  https://www.facebook.com/transparentokanagan/ Contact Carrie and Wayne at: transparentokanagan@gmail.com TED Talk with Tor:&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Pictured: Wayne, Carrie, and Anas On this episode, we got to soak in the positive vibes from a wonderful couple in Canada!  We talked with Carrie and Wayne Broughton, who are the parents of a young trans activist, Tor.  We got to hear their perspective r]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>45</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 35: The Wonderful Mais and Salam of Denver!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-35-the-wonderful-mais-and-salam-of-denver/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2018 08:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Meet Mais!  She lives in Denver now, and is one of the co-founders of Salam of Denver, which is the first established queer SWANA group in Denver.  We had a beautiful conversation with Mais.  We talked about the group, the need for queer SWANA spaces, Mais&#8217;s experiences as an immigrant (she&#8217;s from Iraq and has also lived in Syria and Kuwait), and food.  She&#8217;s so easy to talk to, and is such a wonderful human being.  We think you&#8217;ll love her episode as much as we did.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Meet Mais!  She lives in Denver now, and is one of the co-founders of Salam of Denver, which is the first established queer SWANA group in Denver.  We had a beautiful conversation with Mais.  We talked about the group, the need for queer SWANA spaces, Ma]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>44</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 9 in Arabic: Hadi Damien of Beirut Pride!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-9-in-arabic-hadi-damien-of-beirut-pride/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 20 Oct 2018 16:19:38 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=272</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[(الحلقه ٩ بالعربي: لقاء مع هادي داميان (مؤسس بيروت برايد Portrait of Hadi Damien, Photography by Ad Achkar Arabic Episode 9: An interview with Hadi Damien (Beirut Pride’s Founder)]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[(الحلقه ٩ بالعربي: لقاء مع هادي داميان (مؤسس بيروت برايد Portrait of Hadi Damien, Photography by Ad Achkar Arabic Episode 9: An interview with Hadi Damien (Beirut Pride’s Founder)]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:episode>43</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>63 mins</itunes:duration>
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	<title>Episode 34 in English: Punk Poet-Performer Cyborg Andrea!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-34-in-english-punk-poet-performer-cyborg-andrea/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2018 07:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=268</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[We are so excited for this episode!  We guarantee you&#8217;ll love getting to know Andrea through this.  We&#8217;ll give you all a heads up when their book is available (set to come out Jan. 2019)! Andrea Abi-Karam is an arab-american genderqueer punk poet-performer cyborg, writing on the art of killing bros, the intricacies of cyborg bodies, trauma &#38; delayed healing. Their chapbook, THE AFTERMATH (Commune Editions, 2016), attempts to queer Fanon’s vision of how poetry fails to inspire revolution. Simone White selected Andrea’s second assemblage Villainy for forthcoming publication with Les Figues. They toured with Sister Spit March 2018 &#38;&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We are so excited for this episode!  We guarantee you&#8217;ll love getting to know Andrea through this.  We&#8217;ll give you all a heads up when their book is available (set to come out Jan. 2019)! Andrea Abi-Karam is an arab-american genderqueer punk ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>42</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 33 in English: Her Name is Samya</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-33-in-english-her-name-is-samya/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2018 08:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Samya Abu-Orf, Palestinian-American poet, joined us today for an epic episode.  Prepare yourself &#8211; the strength, the boldness, the directness, the humor, and the validation of our shared realities will leave you stunned in the best of ways.  We had a great conversation, and she was also generous in sharing several pieces during this episode.  We are thrilled to have this amazing woman on this podcast, and we can&#8217;t wait for you all to hear her power. To connect with and/or follow Samya: Instagram: samyaabuorf Facebook: Samya Abu-Orf Email: samyaabuorf@gmail.com Samya referenced some poets she loves; here is the link to&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Samya Abu-Orf, Palestinian-American poet, joined us today for an epic episode.  Prepare yourself &#8211; the strength, the boldness, the directness, the humor, and the validation of our shared realities will leave you stunned in the best of ways.  We had]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>41</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 32 in English: Meet Refael, Visual Artist in Israel</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-32-in-english-meet-refael-visual-artist-in-israel/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2018 08:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[We have been following Rozen.Art on Instagram for quite awhile, and it was amazing to have a conversation with him on this episode! Refael is an artist in Israel who brings the queer MENA elements of his identity to the pieces in a powerful, gorgeous way.  Follow him on Instagram and/or Tumblr; his Tumblr is: pynksecretscene.tumblr.com felix d&#8217;eon is the artist Refael mentioned who he&#8217;s inspired  by; his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/felixdeon/ Gehennam is the visual novel Refael referred to: https://gehennamgame.tumblr.com/]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We have been following Rozen.Art on Instagram for quite awhile, and it was amazing to have a conversation with him on this episode! Refael is an artist in Israel who brings the queer MENA elements of his identity to the pieces in a powerful, gorgeous way]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>40</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 8 in Arabic: A Chat with Anas, part 2</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-8-in-arabic-a-chat-with-anas-part-2/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 29 Sep 2018 15:17:33 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=255</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[.معكم الحلقه ٨ من برنامج الميم العربي &#8211; الجزء الثاني مِن اللقاء من أنس. تكلمنا عن الحياه في كندا و أشياء اخرى]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[.معكم الحلقه ٨ من برنامج الميم العربي &#8211; الجزء الثاني مِن اللقاء من أنس. تكلمنا عن الحياه في كندا و أشياء اخرى]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>39</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>31 mins.</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 31 in English: Coptic Babe Coptic Dyke!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-31-in-english-coptic-babe-coptic-dyke/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2018 07:02:31 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=250</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[This episode, we spoke to artist Caitlin (KT) who is Coptic Egyptian-Irish, and is a total badass who is creating space for the mixed identity.  We talked about being mixed and having parents from two different parts of the world; we also talked about KT&#8217;s art and what is inspiring her pieces.   This episode means a lot because the experience of being mixed does not get highlighted as its own identity very often. An upcoming exhibit where people can see the piece Coptic Babe Coptic Dyke will be at Mark for Redaction in New York, which details can be found&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This episode, we spoke to artist Caitlin (KT) who is Coptic Egyptian-Irish, and is a total badass who is creating space for the mixed identity.  We talked about being mixed and having parents from two different parts of the world; we also talked about KT]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>38</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>54 mins</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 7 in Arabic: A Chat with Anas, pt. 1</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-7-in-arabic-a-chat-with-anas-pt-1/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 22 Sep 2018 08:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=246</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[(معكم الحلقه ٧ من برنامج الميم العربي &#8211; الجزء الاول من اللقاء مع أنس (شاب مثلي سوري يسكن في كندا]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[(معكم الحلقه ٧ من برنامج الميم العربي &#8211; الجزء الاول من اللقاء مع أنس (شاب مثلي سوري يسكن في كندا]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>36</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>56 min</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 30 in English: From Oman to Germany</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-30-in-english-from-oman-to-germany/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2018 08:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=243</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[We had the honor of speaking with activist and artist Abdullah Al Busaidi, who is from Oman and currently lives in Germany.  Abdullah needed to resettle in Germany unexpectedly, and he shared with us his experience with the asylum process and the overall adjustment to life there.  He also shared his discovery of his love for creating art; tune in to hear how this painting came to be and what it means to him.  Thank you all for listening!  For anyone who also speaks Arabic, we encourage you to listen to Abdullah&#8217;s episodes in Arabic (episodes 3 and 4).]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We had the honor of speaking with activist and artist Abdullah Al Busaidi, who is from Oman and currently lives in Germany.  Abdullah needed to resettle in Germany unexpectedly, and he shared with us his experience with the asylum process and the overall]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>36</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>65 mins</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 29 in English: Hello from Yallapunk!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-29-in-english-hello-from-yallapunk/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2018 07:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=238</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Our episode that we recorded during Yallapunk is here. We absolutely loved our time there. Enjoy! Check out/follow: Yallapunk: https://yallapunk.com Builders podcast: https://anchor.fm/betaworks-builders 1 on 1 projects: https://www.1on1projects.org Mark for Redaction: https://www.markforredaction.com Hello Psychaleppo: https://hellopsychaleppo.com Tarab NYC: https://tarabnyc.org]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Our episode that we recorded during Yallapunk is here. We absolutely loved our time there. Enjoy! Check out/follow: Yallapunk: https://yallapunk.com Builders podcast: https://anchor.fm/betaworks-builders 1 on 1 projects: https://www.1on1projects.org Mark]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>35</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>36 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Episode 6 in Arabic: Feminist Scratches</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-6-in-arabic-feminist-scratches/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 08 Sep 2018 14:06:16 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=235</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[.&#8221;معكم الحلقه ٦ من برنامج الميم العربي &#8211; مقابله مع مديره صفحه &#8220;خرابيش نسويه]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[.&#8221;معكم الحلقه ٦ من برنامج الميم العربي &#8211; مقابله مع مديره صفحه &#8220;خرابيش نسويه]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>34</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1 hr 6 mins</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 28 in English: Talking with Nadia on Queer MENA Representation in the Media</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-28-in-english-talking-with-nadia-on-queer-mena-representation-in-the-media/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 08 Sep 2018 03:01:09 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=231</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[(This photo is a screenshot of our hangout with each other and our cats during the recording of this episode.) We had an incredible guest named Nadia Khayrallah on; she is Lebanese-American and based in NYC.  Nadia is a freelance dancer, choreographer, and writer; she also sometimes works on filmmaking.  We had a great conversation with her about representation of queer MENA folks in media (spoiler alert: there needs to be more of it)!  We are excited to have gotten connected with her.  You can check out her work and connect with her here: http://nadiak.tk/  https://nadiainherownworld.wordpress.com/  https://www.instagram.com/nadiainherownworld/ She also shared&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[(This photo is a screenshot of our hangout with each other and our cats during the recording of this episode.) We had an incredible guest named Nadia Khayrallah on; she is Lebanese-American and based in NYC.  Nadia is a freelance dancer, choreographer, a]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>33</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 27 in English: Yallapunk Debrief Between Ellie &#038; Alia!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-27-in-english-yallapunk-debrief-between-ellie-alia/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2018 01:54:05 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=227</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On this episode, we talk about our experience at YallaPunk &#8211; the episode we recorded with YallaPunk participants will be published on the 14th!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode, we talk about our experience at YallaPunk &#8211; the episode we recorded with YallaPunk participants will be published on the 14th!]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>32</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>25 mins</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 26 in English: Meet Elias! They’re Awesome.</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-26-in-english-meet-elias-theyre-awesome/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2018 10:44:02 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=225</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[We loved talking to our friend Elias on this episode.  On this episode, we discussed some topics with them related to being non-binary; we really appreciate Elias taking the time to talk with us and to help bring reminders and awareness to folks about some of the experiences that go along with being non-binary.  Not only does society as a whole need to step it up in understanding and accepting people who are NB &#8211; queer folks need to be paying attention and rethinking biases/ignorance re: NB folx as well. Here are the links to their website &#38; the article&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We loved talking to our friend Elias on this episode.  On this episode, we discussed some topics with them related to being non-binary; we really appreciate Elias taking the time to talk with us and to help bring reminders and awareness to folks about so]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episode>31</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1 hr 6 mins</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 5 in Arabic: Joseph Aoun of Helem!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-5-in-arabic-joseph-aoun-of-helem/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 25 Aug 2018 08:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=212</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[!معكم الحلقه ٥ من برنامج الميم العربي &#8211; مقابله مع الناشط الحقوقي جوزيف عون من لبنان. جوزيف عون يشغل منصب مدير المساحات الامنه في منظمه حلم Arabic Episode 5 of the Queer Arabs podcast: An Arabic language interview with Joseph Aoun Joseph is an activist and the manager of Helem’s safe spaces in Lebanon!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[!معكم الحلقه ٥ من برنامج الميم العربي &#8211; مقابله مع الناشط الحقوقي جوزيف عون من لبنان. جوزيف عون يشغل منصب مدير المساحات الامنه في منظمه حلم Arabic Episode 5 of the Queer Arabs podcast: An Arabic language interview with Joseph Aoun Joseph is an activ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>30</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>45 mins</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 25 in English: Beirut Pride&#8217;s Hadi &#038; Joy of the Queer Narratives Beirut Podcast!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-25-in-english-beirut-prides-hadi-joy-of-the-queer-narratives-beirut-podcast/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2018 06:55:45 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=209</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Hadi Damien is the director of Beirut Pride, and Joy Stacey of Queer Narratives Beirut connected us with him.  We asked them both to be on an episode together, and we had a total blast.  Tune in to hear Hadi talk about his experience with Beirut Pride and more; Joy talks about what led her to start the podcast Queer Narratives Beirut. Check out Queer Narratives Beirut at: http://www.queernarrativesbeirut.com &#38; on social media!  And as Joy mentioned, send in your voice notes to the podcast at queernarrativesbeirut@gmail.com. Beirut Pride&#8217;s website: https://www.beirutpride.org Thank you for listening!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hadi Damien is the director of Beirut Pride, and Joy Stacey of Queer Narratives Beirut connected us with him.  We asked them both to be on an episode together, and we had a total blast.  Tune in to hear Hadi talk about his experience with Beirut Pride an]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>29</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>90 minutes</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 24 in English: Helem&#8217;s Joseph Aoun!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-24-in-english-helems-joseph-aoun/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2018 06:30:37 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=207</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[The word helem means dream in Arabic.  In this episode, we had a very informative and meaningful conversation with Joseph Aoun, who is the coordinator of the Helem Community Center in Beirut.  Helem is a Lebanese non-profit working on improving the legal &#38; social status of LGBT folks. Helem is the first LGBT advocacy group in the Arab world.  We thank Joseph for talking to us and for the important work he has been doing! Follow Helem on social media for updates on the org! Here&#8217;s the hotline Joseph mentioned: +96171916146 To donate: https://rustinfund.org/2018/04/14/helem-afe/]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The word helem means dream in Arabic.  In this episode, we had a very informative and meaningful conversation with Joseph Aoun, who is the coordinator of the Helem Community Center in Beirut.  Helem is a Lebanese non-profit working on improving the legal]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>28</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>48 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 3 in Arabic, part 2: Abdullah Al Busaidi</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-3-in-arabic-part-2-abdullah-al-busaidi/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 11 Aug 2018 13:55:29 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=199</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[معكم الحلقه ٤ من برنامج الميم العربي. الجزء الثاني من اللقاء مع ضيف البرنامج عبدالله البوسعيدي من عمان]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[معكم الحلقه ٤ من برنامج الميم العربي. الجزء الثاني من اللقاء مع ضيف البرنامج عبدالله البوسعيدي من عمان]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>27</itunes:episode>
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	<title>Episode 23: Let&#8217;s Talk About Unconditional Acceptance</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-23-lets-talk-about-unconditional-acceptance/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2018 06:22:01 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode, we talk with our wonderful friend Sadie.  Sadie talks about the dynamics of being queer, Muslim, and black, and the compartmentalization that society tends to impose on a person who has multiple parts of their identity that are marginalized.  It is always vital to ask oneself: What is unconditional acceptance?  Full acceptance of a person&#8217;s identity means just that: accepting a person fully.  We loved our conversation with Sadie.  Our one regret is the sound quality (we had some acoustics problems while being &#8220;on the road&#8221;/mobile as a podcast crew).  However, we think you all will love&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode, we talk with our wonderful friend Sadie.  Sadie talks about the dynamics of being queer, Muslim, and black, and the compartmentalization that society tends to impose on a person who has multiple parts of their identity that are marginali]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>26</itunes:episode>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 22 in English: Ahmad Danny Ramadan!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-22-in-english-ahmad-danny-ramadan/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2018 07:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=191</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[We were honored to have Ahmad Danny Ramadan as a guest!  Danny is a Syrian-Canadian novelist, public speaker, columnist, and queer refugee activist.  Danny is the author of the novel The Clothesline Swing, a beautiful tale with multiple interwoven narratives speaking to the queer refugee experiences (balancing individual voices with the shared identities that come from such experiences).  We thank Danny for his wonderful representation of, and contribution to, the MENA queer community.    Listen in to hear some of Danny&#8217;s story, as well as a special surprise that he reveals! Thank you all for listening. Check out this wonderful writer&#8217;s&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We were honored to have Ahmad Danny Ramadan as a guest!  Danny is a Syrian-Canadian novelist, public speaker, columnist, and queer refugee activist.  Danny is the author of the novel The Clothesline Swing, a beautiful tale with multiple interwoven narrat]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>25</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 21: The gang does a podcast!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-21-ahmed-kilian-alia-and-ellie/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2018 06:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=180</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[The four of us are all finally in one episode together! We thought it was about time to introduce the English side of our podcast to the Arabic side.  Kilian Colin and Ahmed are the co-hosts of the Arabic language episodes of this podcast.  So far, two Arabic episodes have been published, and we have already seen from the listeners that there is quite a need for this.  We are so grateful to have Ahmed and Kilian, and it makes the podcast feel much more complete.  In this episode, Ahmed &#38; Kilian talk about growing up in the Middle East,&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The four of us are all finally in one episode together! We thought it was about time to introduce the English side of our podcast to the Arabic side.  Kilian Colin and Ahmed are the co-hosts of the Arabic language episodes of this podcast.  So far, two A]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[The gang does a podcast]]></itunes:title>
	<itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 20: Queer Arabs of Halifax!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/episode-20-queer-arabs-of-halifax/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2018 06:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?p=167</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On this episode, The Queer Arabs talk to two members (Liane and Tamim) of Queer Arabs of Halifax!  It was so much fun talking to our Arab-Canadian friends; we had a blast.  Queer Arabs of Halifax is a group that was started by Liane, and this group has become a family for queer Arabs in Halifax.  They have fun (dance parties &#8211; can it get better than that?) and they also address important issues, such as pinkwashing. Some additional info related to that topic is here: https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2014/08/against-pinkwashing-israel-201489104543430313.html Tamim mentioned Queers Against Apartheid in the episode, and you can find out&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode, The Queer Arabs talk to two members (Liane and Tamim) of Queer Arabs of Halifax!  It was so much fun talking to our Arab-Canadian friends; we had a blast.  Queer Arabs of Halifax is a group that was started by Liane, and this group has b]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 19: Me Too</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-19-me-too/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2018 10:08:55 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=163</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[This episode was not supposed to happen, but due to unfortunate circumstances, it needed to.  In this episode, we discuss the importance of the Me Too movement, and what has led us to talk about it this week.  We are grateful to the woman we know who started the conversation in this case, as this has revealed so much that we, and many other women, needed to know.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This episode was not supposed to happen, but due to unfortunate circumstances, it needed to.  In this episode, we discuss the importance of the Me Too movement, and what has led us to talk about it this week.  We are grateful to the woman we know who sta]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>41 mins</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 18: 30 Minutes of Sighing</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-18-the-travel-muslim-ban/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2018 06:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, we talk about the latest decision by the U.S. supreme court regarding the travel (or, in other words, the Muslim) ban.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, we talk about the latest decision by the U.S. supreme court regarding the travel (or, in other words, the Muslim) ban.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>32:21</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 17: A Journalist in Cairo</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-17-a-journalist-in-cairo/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2018 06:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=142</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[                                                                  Meet Allison Washington, a journalist living in Cairo.  We had an absolutely wonderful time talking with her.  During this episode, Allison speaks about what it is like for people on the queer spectrum in the Middle East, her writing, what brought her to Cairo (in addition to the plane) and more.  Allison&#8217;s writing is absolutely mesmerizing, compelling, and informative.  We were honored to have her on our&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[                                                                  Meet Allison Washington, a journalist living in Cairo.  We had an absolutely wonderful time talking with her.  During this episode, Allison speaks about what it is like for people on the q]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 16: Punk Rock Academia</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-16-punk-rock-academia/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2018 06:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=136</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Meet Amara!  We had a fantastic time with her on this episode.  We talked with her about her research of the Muslim punk scene and women&#8217;s mosques, and she told us about her experience of coming out as trans to her family &#8211; both her Mexican side and her Pakistani side.  We touched on the common issue with communal/family-oriented cultures: finding that balance between being oneself within the LGBT sphere while also maintaining that connection to family/culture.  Thank you for listening!  As mentioned on the episode, here&#8217;s her email address if you&#8217;d like to get in contact: ahmedo@uchicago.edu]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Meet Amara!  We had a fantastic time with her on this episode.  We talked with her about her research of the Muslim punk scene and women&#8217;s mosques, and she told us about her experience of coming out as trans to her family &#8211; both her Mexican s]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>57:24</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 15: Yemen in Recent Years</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-15-yemen-in-recent-years/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2018 06:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, we give an overview of what has been happening in Yemen regarding the Saudi-led coalition intervention &#38; the genocide that has occurred due to everything that has been going on over the past 3 years or so.  As mentioned in the podcast, here is a documentary that we suggest as a resource to learn more: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/fight-for-yemen/ Other resources are discussed in the episode.  Thank you for listening; let us know if you have feedback or clarifications you feel we need to make in the future.   We forgot to say all this in the episode at the end like&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, we give an overview of what has been happening in Yemen regarding the Saudi-led coalition intervention &#38; the genocide that has occurred due to everything that has been going on over the past 3 years or so.  As mentioned in the podcas]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 14: Happy Pride!</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-14-happy-pride/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2018 06:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=128</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[This week, we decided kind of last minute to do a fun, light-hearted episode instead of the episode we&#8217;d been planning to do (probably going to table that one for next Friday).  This week, since this episode drops on June 1, we talk about Pride!  We tell our fun stories from Pride festivals, and to end the episode, we each give our accounts about the first day we met each other.  It was a fun conversation and we kept it super casual and not planned out.  Next week will be a more serious and researched topic.  For now, though: Happy&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week, we decided kind of last minute to do a fun, light-hearted episode instead of the episode we&#8217;d been planning to do (probably going to table that one for next Friday).  This week, since this episode drops on June 1, we talk about Pride!  W]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Episode 11 part 2: Rabi&#8217;a Keeble: The Other Side of the Story</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-11-part-2-rabia-keeble-the-other-side-of-the-story/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2018 17:42:46 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=121</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[We spoke to Mekhi Adams (he invites you to email him at mekmekhil@gmail.com if you have questions/feedback).  Mekhi is one of the many individuals who has seen the impact and manipulation caused to many by Rabi&#8217;a. Some points from this episode: -Rab&#8217;ia is a supposed &#8220;ally leader&#8221; but abuses her position. -She consistently misrepresents herself, her position and the positions of those around her using her respectability as a minority leader as a sword and shield. -She turns questions of her credibility into arguments over race and religion. She creates situations where people are pitted against each other for their&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We spoke to Mekhi Adams (he invites you to email him at mekmekhil@gmail.com if you have questions/feedback).  Mekhi is one of the many individuals who has seen the impact and manipulation caused to many by Rabi&#8217;a. Some points from this episode: -Ra]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[part 2: Rabi'a Keeble: The Other Side of the Story]]></itunes:title>
	<itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 13: A Very Desi Episode</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-13-a-very-desi-episode/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2018 06:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thequeerarabs.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=118</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On this episode, we speak to Aditi, whose parents traded India for Indiana.  Aditi talks about growing up in the Midwest &#38; her experience growing up American while being consistently exposed to Indian culture.  We covered many topics during this conversation, such as cultural appropriation (please make sure to listen to the intro of the episode!), gradual growth in diversity in makeup, communal cultures and how wonderful and also overwhelming that can be, and much more.  Aditi also talks about the cool work she is doing or will be doing in the near future!  Take a listen!  Below are links&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode, we speak to Aditi, whose parents traded India for Indiana.  Aditi talks about growing up in the Midwest &#38; her experience growing up American while being consistently exposed to Indian culture.  We covered many topics during this conv]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 10: Vibrancy and Intersectionality</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-10-vibrancy-and-intersectionality/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2018 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Our guest on this episode is the fabulous Naushaba Patel, a Pakistani American who embraces themself in a beautiful, genuine way.  We spoke about their navigation toward accepting every part of themself and living an honest life (as we can all relate to in various ways).  It was an absolutely lovely time with Naushaba.  Listen to this episode to hear about all of the important work Naushaba has been doing.  Pakistani and Arab cultures have many commonalities, and we discussed that too.  Thank you for listening, and thank you to Naushaba for being on our 10th episode (yay &#8211; we&#8217;re&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Our guest on this episode is the fabulous Naushaba Patel, a Pakistani American who embraces themself in a beautiful, genuine way.  We spoke about their navigation toward accepting every part of themself and living an honest life (as we can all relate to ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>58 mins.</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 9: A Talk with an Egyptian Metalhead</title>
	<link>https://thequeerarabs.com/podcast/episode-9-a-talk-with-an-egyptian-metalhead/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2018 06:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[This week, we spoke with Cherine!  Cherine talked with us about her experience growing up as a child of Egyptian immigrants in the United States.  Cherine also shared her experience being bisexual, and that got us talking about bisexual visibility and how the &#8220;B&#8221; in &#8220;LGBT&#8221; often gets overlooked.  We also spoke about mental health and the stigmas against the topic within many Middle Eastern cultures.  Oh, and Cherine gave us an idea of how into metal she is (listen to see how many CDs she has)! Also, as mentioned in the episode, Against Me! is the band that we&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week, we spoke with Cherine!  Cherine talked with us about her experience growing up as a child of Egyptian immigrants in the United States.  Cherine also shared her experience being bisexual, and that got us talking about bisexual visibility and ho]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<description><![CDATA[Photo credit: Trish Badger Join us for this very fun &#38; meaningful conversation with Miriam Hakim, lead singer of the punk band Giant Kitty.  We talk to Miriam about many things: music, her Syrian-American identity, forming our own communities, and so much more.  We had such a blast during this episode and we hope our listeners will enjoy listening to this great discussion. As mentioned at the end of the episode, we made Spotify playlists!  Miriam talked about how she and her friends used to make mixed CDs for each other, and she suggested we each make a playlist for&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Photo credit: Trish Badger Join us for this very fun &#38; meaningful conversation with Miriam Hakim, lead singer of the punk band Giant Kitty.  We talk to Miriam about many things: music, her Syrian-American identity, forming our own communities, and so]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Episode 5: Ellie &#038; Alia Get Schooled on Syria</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2018 06:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[This week, we had an amazing guest on the show: Shiyam Galyon, a Syrian American activist.  We both learned a lot from this episode, and we hope you all do too!  Shiyam gave some important information about the Syrian conflict, how the UN has been responding, and more.  Further, Shiyam touched on the parallels between queer activism and conflict resolution activism and how the two need to merge more than they have. We feel very fortunate to have had Shiyam on our podcast and are very grateful for her invaluable contribution! Links to resources with information related to what Shiyam&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week, we had an amazing guest on the show: Shiyam Galyon, a Syrian American activist.  We both learned a lot from this episode, and we hope you all do too!  Shiyam gave some important information about the Syrian conflict, how the UN has been respon]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Episode 4: Let&#8217;s Get Personal</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2018 06:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Content warning: This episode includes a brief reference to abuse/assault; it also includes slightly graphic details re: the effects of mental issues.  If these topics will be emotionally difficult or harmful for you, we suggest you refrain from playing this episode. On this episode, we discuss our dealings with mental imbalances, how those things have affected us, and the measures we&#8217;ve taken (and are still trying to take) to get through life with those cards we&#8217;ve been dealt. We both share our coming out stories, and it gets pretty personal.  We found it pretty therapeutic to record this episode, and&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Content warning: This episode includes a brief reference to abuse/assault; it also includes slightly graphic details re: the effects of mental issues.  If these topics will be emotionally difficult or harmful for you, we suggest you refrain from playing ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode>
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	<title>Episode 3: Feeling Overwhelmed</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2018 06:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode, we talk about listener feedback we&#8217;ve gotten and how we intend to implement the suggestions we&#8217;ve received! Then, Ellie starts explaining the complexity that is Lebanon, and Alia explores the factors that have led Saudi Arabia to be such a closed society.  Both of us are reminded just how daunting these topics are, which makes it clear how important it is to keep learning and talking about these topics over many episodes in the future. During this episode, we point to a wonderful Facebook post that our friend brought to our attention; with the permission of the&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode, we talk about listener feedback we&#8217;ve gotten and how we intend to implement the suggestions we&#8217;ve received! Then, Ellie starts explaining the complexity that is Lebanon, and Alia explores the factors that have led Saudi Arabi]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode>
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	<itunes:duration>40 minutes</itunes:duration>
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	<title>Episode 2: Saudi Arabia 101, cats, and more</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 10 Mar 2018 03:50:45 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Woo!  Episode 2 is here and we talk about a variety of topics.  Saudi Arabia, an upcoming Arab Netflix show, and cat baths are just a few of them.  Enjoy! Like with episode 1, we apologize for the annoying sound quality.  This is something we&#8217;re working to improve (better equipment is coming)!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Woo!  Episode 2 is here and we talk about a variety of topics.  Saudi Arabia, an upcoming Arab Netflix show, and cat baths are just a few of them.  Enjoy! Like with episode 1, we apologize for the annoying sound quality.  This is something we&#8217;re wo]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Episode 1: Who are these people?</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 10 Mar 2018 01:59:51 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode, we introduce ourselves, explain what inspired us to finally start this podcast, and we have some fun beginners' level echoing issues (sorry about that - we're taking measures to improve the sound quality). ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode, we introduce ourselves, explain what inspired us to finally start this podcast, and we have some fun beginners level echoing issues (sorry about that - were taking measures to improve the sound quality).]]></itunes:subtitle>
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