Best Dustlight Productions Podcasts (2025)

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Iraqis Deserve an Apology | Mona Chalabi on the Seeds 1:11:44

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In this episode of The Seeds, Mona Chalabi—Pulitzer Prize–winning data journalist and artist—joins host Alana Hadid for a warm, funny, and deeply reflective conversation about childhood, being Iraqi, how journalists manufacture consent for genocide, and data in dating. Plus Mona gets Melissa Barrera's seed! Chapters: 00:00 – Intros, and Who’s More …

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Doomscrolling Isn't Solidarity | Aja Monet on The Seeds 1:09:40

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In this soul-stirring episode of The Seeds, poet and activist Aja Monet sits down with host, Alana Hadid, to talk about the cost of being online, bearing witness to injustice, and how poetry and faith can heal us. From the overwhelm of social media to solidarity with Palestine, Aja opens up about her upbringing, the legacy of her grandparents, and …

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From Insecure to Activist: Kendrick Sampson on Art as Resistance | The Seeds with Alana Hadid 1:05:15

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Why does Kendrick Sampson have beef with Leos? (We get into that… but this conversation goes way deeper.) Actor, activist, and creative force Kendrick Sampson (Insecure, Miss Juneteenth) joins host, Alana Hadid, for a bold and honest conversation about power, identity, and the lies we've been sold about success. He opens up about growing up as a mi…

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Melissa Barrera: From Soap Operas to Horror Queen | The Seeds with Alana Hadid 1:11:30

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Host Alana Hadid talks to actress, Melissa Barrera, about the actress’s life purpose and her inspiring journey — from growing up as a tomboy in Monterrey, Mexico, to breaking barriers in Hollywood as a leading Latina actress to speaking about Palestine. In this episode, Melissa opens up about her identity, her rituals, and the ghosts (metaphorical …

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Hasan Piker Breaks Down Streaming, Socialism, and Internet Hate | The Seeds with Alana Hadid 49:49

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In this episode, host Alana Hadid sit down with Hasan Piker — political streamer, political commentator, and king of thirst traps — to talk about the day-to-day behind streaming, dodging online death threats, and the role of luck in life. From his early days working in Hollywood to becoming one of the internet’s most-watched political voices, Hasan…

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How Palestine Transformed Poppy Liu of Hit Show, Hacks | The Seeds with Alana Hadid 53:57

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In the very first episode of The Seeds, host Alana Hadid sits down with Poppy Liu (they/she) — actor, doula, and activist — to talk about ancestry, speaking out for Gaza, postpartum rituals, immigration and motherhood. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Poppy 00:22 SKIP INTRO 00:36 The Chicken Saga Begins 01:15 Sitting the Month Tradition 02…

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The Seeds - Trailer 1:25

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Every story starts with a seed. Alana Hadid is on a mission to dig into the tiny, weird, wonderful moments that shape us — one lighthearted, vulnerable, and deep conversation at a time. The Seeds is where artists, activists, and icons open up like you’ve never heard them before. This season, Alana (IG) sits down with: Hasan Piker (IG | YouTube) Mon…