Best Usama Podcasts (2026)

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Lucy Branch & Sarah Monk: The Pull of Pietrasanta 36:17

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See pictures and read more on materiallyspeaking.com Sculpture Vulture is a podcast which we love, and if you haven’t discovered it yet, we’re sure you’ll enjoy it. Produced and presented by bronze conservator and restorer Lucy Branch of Antique Bronze in the UK, it offers insights shaped by her specialist work in sculpture restoration, war memoria…

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Alex Seton: Things you argue about over dinner 19:05

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See pictures and read more on materiallyspeaking.com Renowned sculptor Alex Seton tells us about his journey from a rural Australian upbringing to becoming a prominent artist known for politically charged marble works. He speaks about how he became fascinated with marble at a very early age, and how he was influenced by his unconventional upbringin…

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Emanuele Giannelli: Noi bipedi siamo creature straordinarie (We bipeds are amazing creatures) 18:05

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See pictures and read more on materiallyspeaking.com Questo episodio continua anche il nostro desiderio di produrre un episodio per stagione in italiano. In keeping with our desire to produce one episode per season in Italian. Inoltre, ora avete la possibilità di guardare questo episodio come video o semplicemente ascoltare l'audio. In addition, yo…

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Al-Baraa ibn Aazib (ra): He Described the Grave in Detail 1:07:40

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He was only ten when the Prophet ﷺ entered Madinah, a day Al-Baraa ibn Aazib (ra) would never forget. He described the Prophet ﷺ’s face as being “like the light of the full moon”, his character as the example for all, and his life as a model of devotion. From learning the Prophet ﷺ’s sunnahs of compassion to standing beside him in the battles of Kh…

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SOTS Chicago: Timmy No Brakes, John Goblikon, Megan Gailey, Joey Smith & Jeremiah Watkins | Ep 86 1:28:53

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Stand-Up On The Spot! Featuring completely improvised sets from Timmy No Brakes, John Goblikon, Megan Gailey, Joey Smith & Jeremiah Watkins. No material. Comedians create Stand-Up On The Spot off audience suggestions. Everything is covered from Tom Brady's Cloned Dog, The Louvre Heist, Halloween, Slugging, Foreign Prank Shows and more! Jeremiah Wat…

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Umayr ibn Sa’d (ra): First in Salah and Battle 31:33

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He was just a boy — yet Allah revealed a verse of the Qur’an verse to defend him. This is the story of Umayr ibn Sa‘d (ra), who chose truth over family when his guardian uttered words of disbelief. Surah al-Tawbah (9:74) confirmed his honesty: “They swear by Allah they did not say it… but they did say a word of disbelief.” Praised by Umar (ra) as “…

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Zayd ibn Al-Arqam (ra): Exposer of Hypocrites 57:51

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Zayd ibn al-Arqam (ra) — the companion whose truth was confirmed by revelation. Raised by the poet-warrior Abdullah ibn Rawaha (ra), he grew up among the earliest Ansar, too young to fight at Badr and Uhud but chosen to guard Madinah. His courage exposed the hypocrisy of Abdullah ibn Ubayy ibn Salul — a moment so powerful that Surah al-Munafiqun wa…

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Fatima bint Qays (ra): She Preserved Hadiths About Dajjal and Divorce 16:53

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A woman of elite status, beauty, and intellect. The home of Fatima bint Qays (ra) became the setting for one of the most pivotal moments in Islamic history. It was in her house that six companions of the Prophet ﷺ gathered to decide who would become the third khalifah after Umar (ra) was assassinated. Discover the story of Fatima bint Qays (ra), he…

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10. The Legend of the Good Asian 27:06

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After a series of screw-ups, the friend group wonders whether they can ever live up to the legend of the good Asian. (featuring Ronny Chieng) Featuring: Lynn Kim Do, Wilfred Padua, Brian Park, Usama Siddiquee, Nick Vango, Angela Wong Carbone. Guest starring Celia Au, Derek Basco, Shuya Chang, Ronny Chieng, Jason Choi, Woody Fu, Taylor Kowalski, Ali…

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She Got Arrested in NYC… and Made a TV Show About It | Devin Fusaro x Mango Bae 34:47

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A chaotic, hilarious deep dive into the making of Problematic, the award-winning web series created by Pranav, Aditi, and this week's guest, Devin Fusaro. From chlamydia-mythology cold opens to behind-the-scenes drama, on-set chaos, fights, arrests, protest stories, donut sex scenes, audio-feed disasters, and Usama accidentally roasting crew member…

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SOTS: Kevonstage, Michael Blaustein, Jack Jr, Keon Polee & Jeremiah Watkins | Ep 85 1:33:11

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Stand-Up On The Spot! Featuring completely improvised sets from Kevonstage, Michael Blaustein, Jack Jr, Keon Polee & Jeremiah Watkins. No material. Comedians create Stand-Up On The Spot off audience suggestions. Everything is covered from Trump, the Mexican Cartel, Rave Girls, Adult Chuck E. Cheese and more! Jeremiah Watkins you know from Trailer T…

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9. Finger Hearts for Dick Pics 33:11

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After a series of sexual escapades, Brian (Brian Park) feels well on his way to relief. Until one of his dick pics is used as blackmail by an unsatisfied lover (SJ Son). Eager to please the affected party, Brian enlists his scrupulous Korean mother (MeeWha Alana Lee), smug surgeon cousin (Jason Choi), and a K-POP army to ensure everyone's satisfact…

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8. Chasing the Dragon Lady 33:37

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Asian Baby Girl-boss Lisa (Lynn Kim Do) finds herself out of a job when she hustles too hard. So with the encouragement of her creepy coworker (Taylor Kowalski) and an entrepreneurial mommy domme (Kim Pham), Lisa uses female empowerment and BDSM to forge a lucrative future. (With Woody Fu, Julia Shiplett, Hanna Dickinson) Featuring: Lynn Kim Do, Wi…

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SOTS NYC: Neal Brennan, Ian Fidance, Geoffrey Asmus, Drew Dunn, Lee Syatt & Jeremiah Watkins | Ep 84 1:32:23

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Stand-Up On The Spot! Featuring completely improvised sets from & Jeremiah Watkins. No material. Comedians create Stand-Up On The Spot off audience suggestions. Everything is covered from Autism to being black for a week, losing your virginity, Gen Z, Presidential Ninja Warrior, and more! Jeremiah Watkins you know from Trailer Tales, Dr. Phil Live,…

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7. The Bomber 35:48

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Struggling F-boy comedian Henry (Usama Siddiquee) follows brogrammer Sanjay's (Nick Vango) advice and posts Bengali comedy on TikTok. When he goes viral, he's picked as a guest of honor for prolific late-night show, Chatting with Chummy Grenier (Michael Leviton). But it turns out his hypochondriac mother (Kaneez Surka) is not a fan. Featuring: Lynn…

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Usama ibn Zayd (ra): The Prophet ﷺ’s Chosen Grandson 1:22:14

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At birth, his name was Usama ibn Zayd ibn Muhammad – but he wasn’t the Prophet ﷺ’s biological grandson. He (ra) was born into the house of the Prophet ﷺ, who showered him with love from the day of his birth. This deep love helped shape Usama (ra) into a man of outstanding character. He would go on to lead several important military expeditions befo…

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6. Tigermom 2.0 30:49

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Mama's boy tech bro Sanjay (Nick Vango) has a mishap at work that disproves that the American dream is achieved through hard work and studying. His helicopter tiger mom (Sunita Mukhi) vows to revamp her parenting technique and sets Sanjay up on a date with an unattainable cool-girl (Supriya Ganesh) and a second chance at success. Featuring: Lynn Ki…

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5. My Mother's Immigration Story 36:39

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When chaotic half-Asian Angela (Angela Wong Carbone) finds out that her mother (Karen Huie) has a secret family, she enlists her sister (Julia Shiplett) and intense uncle (Perry Yung) to go back in time and uncover her mother's immigration story. Featuring: Lynn Kim Do, Wilfred Padua, Brian Park, Usama Siddiquee, Nick Vango, Angela Wong Carbone. Gu…

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SOTS NYC: Josh Johnson, Jordan Jensen, Jeff Ross, Michael Kosta, Maddy Smith & J Watkins | Ep 83 1:46:15

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Stand-Up On The Spot! Featuring completely improvised sets from Josh Johnson, Jordan Jensen, Jeff Ross, Michael Kosta, Maddy Smith & Jeremiah Watkins. No material. Comedians create Stand-Up On The Spot off audience suggestions. Everything is covered from Tylenol to Diddy, Cuomo, Zohran, Intrusive Thoughts, and more! Jeremiah Watkins you know from T…

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4. Is Mental Health...Sleeping with Your Therapist? 34:06

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Friend group hottie and med school dropout Brian (Brian Park) decides to try therapy for the first time to vent about his mom and cousin's (Meewha Alana Lee, Jason Choi) impossible expectations. But when his sexy therapist (Sea Shimooka) gives tantalizing advice, Brian dives down a rabbit hole of irresponsibility. (With SJ Son) Brian, like the majo…

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3. Stupidstitions 32:56

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2. Where Are You From From? 30:07

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1. No Asian Men 35:49

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Abdullah ibn Amr (ra): The One Who Preserved The Sunnah 1:26:08

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He embraced Islam later in the Prophet ﷺ’s life, but strove to catch up in seeking and serving knowledge, sometimes almost going to extremes in that pursuit. Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-As (ra) became among the first to gain permission to record the Prophet ﷺ’s teachings in writing. And ultimately, this great preserver of the Prophet ﷺ’s words may have…

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SOTS: Bobby Lee, Andrew Santino, Tony Baker, Caroline Rhea, Feeney & Watkins |Ep 82 |15 Year Special 1:33:30

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Stand-Up On The Spot! Featuring completely improvised sets from Bobby Lee, Andrew Santino, Tony Baker, Caroline Rhea, Mike Feeney & Jeremiah Watkins. No material. Comedians create Stand-Up On The Spot off audience suggestions. Everything is covered from & more! Jeremiah Watkins you know from Trailer Tales, Dr. Phil Live, his special DADDY, and as t…

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Minor Legends Trailer 3:37

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Urwa ibn az-Zubayr (ra): The First Muslim Historian 1:06:46

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While other children dreamed of glory on the battlefield or positions of power, Urwa ibn az-Zubayr (ra) dreamed of knowledge—and he pursued it with unwavering dedication. From a childhood shaped by political turmoil to becoming one of Madinah’s foremost scholars, Urwa's life is a powerful testament to the pursuit of lifelong learning and spiritual …

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SOTS: Harland Williams, Jetski Johnson, Timmy No Brakes, Todd Glass, Chris Estrada & Watkins | Ep 81 1:38:17

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Stand-Up On The Spot! Featuring completely improvised sets from Harland Williams, Jetski Johnson, Timmy No Brakes, Todd Glass, Chris Estrada & Jeremiah Watkins. No material. Comedians create Stand-Up On The Spot off audience suggestions. Everything is covered from Amish Methheads to Sopranos, Waymos, Spread Eagle, Flat Earthers, Billy Joel & more! …

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Ep 333 Anand Wilder on Music's Broken System, TikTok Clout, and His Wildest Stories | Mango Bae Podcast 31:33

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Mango Bae is back with indie rock legend Anand Wilder (co-founder of Yeasayer, now flying solo with his new album Psychic Lessons). In his record-breaking fourth appearance, Anand talks about making music in the TikTok era, why Cracker Barrel logos matter more to America than statues, and a wild Dublin story that proves everyone's racist (yes, even…

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Abdullah ibn az-Zubayr (ra): The Defender of Mecca 1:26:55

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Abdullah ibn az-Zubayr (ra) was no ordinary child. Born into an extraordinary family, his childhood offered glimpses of the fearless warrior he would become. He lived a long life of piety and courage, serving as a leader in the ummah in one of the most difficult periods of early Islamic history, until he attained martyrdom. The du’a of Abdullah ibn…

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Abdullah ibn Umar (ra): The Prophet’s ﷺ Shadow 1:36:34

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He walked exactly where the Prophet ﷺ walked. Abdullah ibn Umar (ra) lived a life of unmatched devotion, preserving every detail of the Sunnah, refusing positions of power, and embodying humility, generosity, and principle. Discover the story of the last major Companion in Mecca and the man whose love for the Prophet ﷺ shaped every step he took.…

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SOTS Montreal at Midnight: Brad Williams, Casey Rocket, Che Durena & Jeremiah Watkins | Ep 80 57:02

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Stand-Up On The Spot! Featuring completely improvised sets from & Jeremiah Watkins. No material. Comedians create Stand-Up On The Spot off audience suggestions. Everything is covered from Mile High Club, Mad Max, Dr. Phil, Bottoms & more! Jeremiah Watkins you know from Trailer Tales, Dr. Phil Live, his special DADDY, and as the host and creator of …

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Qutham ibn Abbas (ra): The Prophet’s ﷺ Lookalike 19:14

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While Abdullah ibn Abbas (ra) became known for his knowledge and eloquence, his younger brother Qutham (ra) was known for something else: his striking resemblance to the Prophet ﷺ. In this episode, discover how Qutham, who was raised alongside al-Husayn (ra), the last to leave the Prophet’s ﷺ grave, and a martyr who carried Islam to Samarqand, left…

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Ubaydullah ibn Abbas (ra): The Rich Little Brother 21:33

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He wasn’t a scholar like his brother, but he found his own way to serve. While Abdullah ibn Abbas (ra) became one of the greatest scholars of Islam, his younger brother Ubaydullah (ra) chose a different path: business, generosity, and support. In this episode, discover how Ubaydullah turned his wealth into a means of sustaining knowledge, feeding t…

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SOTS NYC: Ian Fidance, Mark Gagnon, Cipha Sounds, Mike Cannon & Jeremiah Watkins | Ep 79 1:15:42

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Stand-Up On The Spot! Featuring completely improvised sets from Ian Fidance, Mark Gagnon, Cipha Sounds, Mike Cannon & Jeremiah Watkins. No material. Comedians create Stand-Up On The Spot off audience suggestions. Everything is covered from Sydney Sweeney to I.C.E., Girl Scout cookies, Kids & more! Jeremiah Watkins you know from Trailer Tales, Dr. P…

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Fadl ibn Abbas (ra): How The Prophet ﷺ Made Him Lower His Gaze 28:49

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He rode behind the Prophet ﷺ, stood by him in battle, and carried him to his final resting place. Fadl ibn Abbas (ra) may not be well-known, but his life was filled with unforgettable moments: from the powerful lesson behind “lower your gaze” to riding with the Prophet ﷺ on his camel during Hajj. This is the story of the eldest Ibn Abbas.…

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The Ocean of Knowledge: The Life of Abdullah ibn Abbas (ra) 1:29:33

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What made a teenager one of the most trusted scholars of the Qur’an among the Prophet ﷺ’s Companions? In this episode, discover the remarkable life of Abdullah ibn Abbas (ra) — the Prophet ﷺ’s cousin, student, and the Ocean of Knowledge. From his childhood in the Prophet’s arms to his leadership in times of turmoil, Ibn Abbas’s story is a model of …

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SOTS: Steph Tolev, Milana Vayntrub, Jiaoying Summers, Usama Siddiquee & Jeremiah Watkins | Ep 78 1:24:21

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Stand-Up On The Spot! Featuring completely improvised sets from Steph Tolev, Milana Vayntrub, Jiaoying Summers, Usama Siddiquee & Jeremiah Watkins. No material. Comedians create Stand-Up On The Spot off audience suggestions. Everything is covered from Tinder Double Dates, to Lebron James son Bronny, King Tut & more! Jeremiah Watkins you know from T…

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Abdullah ibn Ja’far (ra): Son of the Man With Two Wings 12:19

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Born a refugee, embraced by the Prophet ﷺ, and connected to nearly every major trial in early Islamic history, Abdullah ibn Ja'far (ra) lived a life marked by displacement, loss, and legacy. From the shores of Abyssinia to the tragedy of Karbala and his final days during Hajj, this is a story of resilience and divine favor.…

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Umm Kulthum bt. Ali (ra): Daughter of Nobility and Tragedy 23:14

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“O daughter of the noble ones!” This was the way to address the younger granddaughter of the Prophet ﷺ, Umm Kulthum bint Ali (ra). She was a woman of piety, like her mother Fatima (ra). In the glimpses we have into her life, we see her marrying Umar (ra) and then the sons of Ja’far (ra), stepping in to help a traveling woman give birth, patiently e…

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SOTS NYC: Eric Andre, Jordan Jensen, Joe List, Chris Redd, Grace Reiter & Jeremiah Watkins 1:42:05

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Stand-Up On The Spot! Featuring completely improvised sets from Eric Andre, Jordan Jensen, Joe List, Chris Redd, Grace Reiter & Jeremiah Watkins. No material. Comedians create Stand-Up On The Spot off audience suggestions. Everything is covered from Disco to Standing Seggs, Chiropractors, Water Parks & more! Jeremiah Watkins you know from Trailer T…

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Zaynab bint Ali (ra): A Voice of Courage 45:36

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A granddaughter of the Prophet ﷺ, exemplary for her patience, courage and generosity. She established institutions to support the poor, elderly, and disabled. She persevered after the painful massacre of her family at Karbala, and eloquently spoke truth to power. Zaynab bint Ali (ra) is from the great women of the Ahl al-Bayt and is an enduring rol…

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332: Sri Lankan Filmmaker Shaun Seneviratne 29:04

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Shaun (@thebrownshaun) was nice enough to come on the pod and discuss his new movie "Ben and Suzanne: A Renunion in Four Parts" (SXSW), which is having its theatrical premier on 7/18 and 7/19 at The Roxy in NYC! We also discuss good-bad movies, action movies as inspo, the politics of "being brown" and mkaing films, and more! Def check out his movie…

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Husayn ibn Ali (ra): Redefining Victory in Karbala 1:27:30

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Who is Husayn (ra)? The beloved grandson of the Prophet ﷺ, a role model for believers in their pursuits of justice, and the master of the youth of Jannah. Dr. Omar Suleiman explores his life in depth: his birth and childhood, his grandfather ﷺ's love for him, his sense of justice, his service to the ummah, his tragic martyrdom at Karbala, and the l…

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SOTS: Josh Wolf, Tahir Moore, Sara Weinshenk, Jesus Trejo & Jeremiah Watkins | Ep 76 1:12:27

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Stand-Up On The Spot! Featuring completely improvised sets from Josh Wolf, Tahir Moore, Sara Weinshenk, Jesus Trejo & Jeremiah Watkins. No material. Comedians create Stand-Up On The Spot off audience suggestions. Everything is covered from Mushrooms to Trump vs Elon Musk, X-Men, & more! Jeremiah Watkins you know from Trailer Tales, Dr. Phil Live, h…

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Hasan ibn Ali (ra): The Beloved Grandson of the Prophet ﷺ 1:20:03

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The Prophet ﷺ called his grandson a sayyid, and indeed, Hasan (ra) was a master among men. Explore the life and legacy of Hasan ibn Ali (ra) in rich detail: his joyous birth, the Prophet ﷺ’s love for him, his unique personality and generosity, his worship and many Hajj journeys, his leadership as the fifth caliph, and his reconciliation and reuniti…

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Ammar ibn Yasir (ra): Sacrifice After Trauma 1:07:29

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The son of the first martyrs, a martyr himself, and the father of a martyr. Ammar ibn Yasir (ra) was part of a family chosen by Allah for shahadah. Learn his inspiring story, from being one of the first Muslims; facing torture and witnessing the martyrdom of his parents, Sumayyah (ra) and Yasir (ra); building masajid and fighting battles alongside …

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Tamim al-Dari (ra): The Palestinian Sahabi That Met Dajjal 55:58

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A Palestinian companion of the Prophet ﷺ. The first to light up masjids with oil lamps. He loved the Qur’an. He famously met the Dajjal. This is the story of the incredible Tamim al-Dari (ra).By Yaqeen Institute

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EP 332 Desi Moms & Queer Kids & and coming out via WhatsApp ft Pooja Reddy 30:03

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This week, we're joined by the incredible Pooja Reddy (Kutti Gang) who shares her wild past 24 hours—from opening for Nimesh Patel, doing queer material onstage for the first time, and accidentally coming out to her mom… on the way to a date with a woman. We get into: WhatsApp auntie surveillance Ugadi Pachadi as a personality Sai Baba lore AND Usa…

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Jarir ibn Abdullah (ra): The Yusuf of This Ummah 53:46

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How beautiful would you be if an angel wiped your face? It happened to Jarir ibn Abdullah (ra), a Yemeni companion of the Prophet ﷺ. He was called “the Yusuf of this ummah.” But he had another special gift—the power of persuasion.By Yaqeen Institute