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Obnoxiously Pleasant
An Arab American podcast where we share our love of Arab culture, food, and everything in between.This is an apolitical podcast with a focus on having great conversations and a good laugh. You can also watch our podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9zCKug0jbPEsRQegq99mOA?app=desktop
Episodes
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Bad Shawarma, Bad Politics & Bad Taste in Men
Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode, we share our thoughts on RFK Jr.'s comments about Arab Americans, the rise in anti-Arab and anti-Muslim rhetoric, and…
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Midterms, Social Media & 90s Music Trivia
Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of Obnoxiously Pleasant, we’re catching up on what’s been going on, from political conversations around the US midterm…
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Therapy? Just Say Alhamdulillah!
Send us Fan Mail Why do so many Arab families treat therapy like airing the family’s dirty laundry? And why does setting a boundary suddenly mean you’ve…
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Amazon Says We Have Flat Butts and Bad Sleep Habits
Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode, we're talking about everything from Amazon's creepy personal profiles that know a little too much about us to selling…
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How Are We Still Friends After All These Years?
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Obnoxiously Pleasant, we’re joined by our longtime friend Dana for a very honest, very funny conversation about friendship…
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Why Do Women Accept the Bare Minimum?
Send us Fan Mail Is there such a thing as the bare minimum in a relationship? Are there certain things that should be non-negotiable, or does everyone have…
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Ed Sheeran, Elyanna & Other WTF Moments
Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, we talk about some of the biggest WTF moments from the past couple of weeks, from Ed Sheeran and Macklemore to…
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We’re the Arab Aunties Now
Send us Fan Mail Nothing humbles you quite like going to an Arab event and realizing you’re officially one of the aunties. Support the show Become a supporter…
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Are We Stressed or Just Being Dramatic?
Send us Fan Mail What’s actually stressing us out and what are we just being dramatic about? In this episode, we talk about everything from major life changes…
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From Palestine to the World Cup: Our Summer Recap
Send us Fan Mail We’re back! After a very busy summer, we have a lot to share and to catch up on. From finally making it back to Palestine and talking about…
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Why Didn't Our Moms Tell Us THIS?!
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, we get real about the advice we wish someone had given us in our 20s and 30s. From people-pleasing, burnout…
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We're Not Saving Lives...Relax
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, we talk about why corporate culture acts like every email is a national emergency. From fake urgency and “ASAP”…
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WHCA Dinner Chaos: Real or Staged?
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, we break down the chaos at the White House Correspondents' Dinner and whether the “shooting” was real or staged. We…
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MAGA Meltdown Over Elmo + Sabrina Carpenter Backlash
Send us Fan Mail From MAGA losing it over Elmo speaking Arabic to the backlash around Sabrina Carpenter, it’s been a busy Arab American Heritage Month. We…
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Why Would Anyone Get Married Again After Divorce?
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we chat with our friend Nehal, who got married again and yes, we had questions. After going through a divorce, she chose love…
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Why Does Every Day Feel Like a Bad Season Finale?
Send us Fan Mail Every day feels like a bad season finale and honestly we’re exhausted. From genocide and ICE raids to the war on Iran and the Epstein files…
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Grief is Weird
Send us Fan Mail On our first episode back after a long break, we talk about where we’ve been and why the podcast took a break. We share a bit about what life…
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"Date Them Till You Hate Them" and Will We Ever Escape "67"?
Send us Fan Mail Hanan and Lina are back with a catch-up episode. They discuss the new dating trend “date them till you hate them,” break down how “67” became…
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Grandma Showers & PTO Naps?!
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, Hanan and Lina talk about the relief of finally hearing about a ceasefire in Gaza, the weird new trend of “grandma…
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UpScrolled: The App Taking On Instagram and TikTok
Send us Fan Mail This week, Hanan and Lina chat with Issam Hijazi, the founder of UpScrolled, a brand new social app that’s taking on Meta and TikTok…
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TikTok Takeover, Celebs on Palestine & Everything Else
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, Hanan and Lina cover a little bit of everything — from the TikTok sale and its impact on pro-Palestinian voices, to…
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The Wildest Things People Have Said About Us
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, Hanan and Lina react to viewer comments. From genuine encouragement to straight-up hate, the comment section does not…
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"What Will People Think?" Sara Hamdan on Palestinian Identity & Breaking Stereotypes
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, Hanan and Lina sit down with Palestinian American author Sara Hamdan to talk about her debut novel "What Will People…
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Finding Palestine at Ellis Island + The Starvation of Gaza & How You Can Help
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Hanan and Lina catch up after a short break. Lina shares a powerful moment from her visit to Ellis Island, where she found…
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Wael Kfoury, the Tea App, and Barefoot White People
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re catching up and talking about a little bit of everything — from Wael Kfoury’s new song to the Tea App drama taking over…
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Dating as an Arab American: Send Help!
Send us Fan Mail What’s dating really like as an Arab American? In this episode, we’re keeping it real about the Arab dating scene — the good, the bad, and the…
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The Best and Worst of Arab Culture
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re diving into Arab cultural customs and traditions — the ones we love, the ones that stress us out, and the ones we’re…
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Why Getting Laid Off Was the Best Thing Ever
Send us Fan Mail Hanan got laid off...but she’s not freaking out. In this episode, we talk about how to handle getting laid off without going into panic mode…
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Visiting the Arab World as an Arab American
Send us Fan Mail Summer's here, and that means one thing for Arab Americans... it's time to head back "home" to the Arab world! In this episode, we dive into…
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Adam Al-Sirgany on His New Book & Why Arab Americans Must Write More
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with author Adam Al-Sirgany to talk about his new book "More Hell". We dive into what it takes to get your book…
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Nothing's Fine, But Here We Are
Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode starts heavy - Trying to live a normal life while a genocide is happening in Gaza feels unbearable. We reflect on how it’s…
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Ramadan 2025: Goals and Realities
Send us Fan Mail Ramadan is here, and we’re trying to make the most of it! In this episode, we’re sharing our goals, plans, and how we hope to stay on track…
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If You Do This, We Can’t Be Friends
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we’re talking about the things that drive us crazy! From bad habits to total pet peeves, we’re calling out the things…
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Life After 40
Send us Fan Mail Life after 40 - What no one warned us about, what caught us off guard, and things we just can’t tolerate anymore. We also talk about Elon…
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Dubai Bling Season 3: A Scripted Mess
Send us Fan Mail Dubai Bling Season 3 is here. How much of this is actually real? In this episode, we’re breaking down the most ridiculous moments, the…
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Mo Season 2 - A Beautiful Ending
Send us Fan Mail From start to finish, Mo Season 2 delivered! We’re sharing our favorite moments and why it was the perfect way to wrap up the story. Support…
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Surviving Family Drama
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we talk about family drama and why it’s so frustrating. We share simple advice on how to handle family conflicts, set…
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2024 tried to break us, but we're back!
Send us Fan Mail After a long break, the podcast is finally back! In today’s episode, we talk about what we’ve been up to during our hiatus and reflect on…
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American Nurse Returns from Gaza
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, Hanan and Lina interview Nurse Lana, an American operating room nurse that just came back from a medical mission trip…
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Have we become desensitized to Palestinian suffering?
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, Hanan and Lina talk about the war on Gaza and whether or not people are becoming desensitized to genocide. They also…
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This is not a war. It is a genocide.
Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, Hanan and Lina talk about the ongoing Israeli genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. This isn’t the type of content we…
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Life With My Arab Wife
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, Hanan and Lina speak with Jilan and Philip on what life is like in an intercultural relationship. Jilan discusses what…
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Palestine
Send us Fan Mail On the first episode of season 4, Hanan and Lina talk about Lina's trip to Palestine. Lina shares some of her funniest moments and most…
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Are You Really Arab Bro?
Send us Fan Mail Hummus or Labne? Fattoush or Tabbouleh? Knafeh or kunafa? On this week’s episode, Hanan and Lina speak with the creator of the Are You Really…
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Wedding Season: Arab Style
Send us Fan Mail It's almost summer which means one thing for Arabs; wedding season. On this week's episode, Hanan and Lina talk about Arab weddings; the…
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Dinner with President Biden and John Legend
Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode, Hanan and Lina discuss what they did during their break, including the White House Correspondents' Dinner, meeting…
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Ramadan Explained
Send us Fan Mail Hanan and Lina answer the most frequently asked questions about Ramadan and fasting. They discuss what it’s like for Muslims during this month…
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The Arab Next Door
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what your Arab American neighbor was like? Well, we sat down and talked with Aya, your quintessential Arab American living in…
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Relationship Deal Breakers That Could Get You Dumped Right Away
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, Hanan and Lina discuss relationship deal breakers and share a list of things that could get you dumped right away. --…
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Things No One Tells You About Marriage
Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode, Hanan and Lina discuss the things no one tells you about marriage, what has surprised them the most in their…
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Is Valentine's Day A Scam?
Send us Fan Mail Valentine's Day: Hanan and Lina share their thoughts on the holiday, whether or not Valentine's Day matters in a relationship, and the Saudi…
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Shakira, Kylie Jenner, Prince Harry, and Arabs on Social Media
Send us Fan Mail On today's episode, Hanan and Lina discuss Shakira and Pique's breakup, why Arabs are losing their minds over Kylie Jenner's son's name…
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Dubai Bling: It's OK to Like It
Send us Fan Mail Hanan and Lina review Dubai Bling and discuss the criticism surrounding the Netflix show. Support the show Become a supporter of the show…
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Is Ramy the worst character on TV?
Send us Fan Mail Hanan and Lina review season 3 of Ramy on Hulu and discuss whether or not Ramy is the worst character on TV right now. WARNING!! - SPOILER…
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Mo Amer’s new Netflix Series “Mo”
Send us Fan Mail The new Netflix comedy “Mo” is based on the life of Houston comedian Mo Amer. Mo Amer is a Palestinian-American Muslim born in Kuwait, whose…
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Why Marvel's Sabra is NOT a superhero
Send us Fan Mail Hanan and Lina share their thoughts on Marvel’s decision to introduce Israeli superhero “Sabra” to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the…
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Interview with Zain Comedy
Send us Fan Mail On the final episode of season 2, we got to sit down and chat with actress, comedian, and TikTok star ZainComedy! We discussed everything from…
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Remembering Shireen Abu Akleh
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, Hanan and Lina discuss the life and legacy of Shireen Abu Akleh, the Palestinian-American journalist who was shot and…
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Almost There - Ramadan Week 3 Check-In
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, Hanan and Lina share their thoughts on the Syrian drama series Haret Al Quba, what they do after Iftar, and what their…
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Expectations vs. Reality - Ramadan Week 2 Check-In
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, Hanan and Lina discuss some of the challenges they’ve encountered in the first two weeks of Ramadan. Watch the full…