Best Amir Ali Podcasts (2025)

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Philly’s Hottest Rapper Amir Ali || #TRPE 2:53:46

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Every few years we see an MC rise through the Philly music scene that checks every box!! Hailing from West Philly, Amir Ali, is the latest in a long line of MC’s that are cut from THAT CLOTH!!! Our exclusive interview tackles everything from his Philly story, relocating to Virginia, dealing with loss, his Philly Rapper Mount Rushmore, his dream col…

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MELTDOWN || #TRPE 2:38:19

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Another day, another TRPE and today we clock in at over 2.5 hours. Today we start by covering the little holiday that could "Juneteenth" and the fact that essentially zero commercial businesses are actually taking it seriously. In the spirit of Juneteenth, we get into all the celebratory cookouts and why the black folks who organize them never ever…

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The Real Black Agenda: Exposing Myths vs. Igniting The Revolution || #TRPE 2:12:03

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Yall know Dave Anderson and SO DO WE! He’s a 23 time published author, 22 time best seller, entrepreneur, business coach and public speaker making his 4th appearance on the show. This time we discuss his new book “The Real Black Agenda: Exposing Myths vs. Igniting The Revolution” and all the comings and goings of black life in 2024. No topic is off…

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34: The Hasbara Hero 33:48

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While all kinds of very unwanted things are flying to Israel from Iran these days, we wanted to remind you of someone wonderful who came here from Iran. Stay connected with us on Facebook, Instagram, and by signing up for our newsletter at israelstory.org/newsletter/. For more, head to our site or The Times of Israel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com…

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161: Wartime Diaries - Amir Ofer 17:11

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An unlikely intergenerational friendship between two soldiers tasked with freeing civilian hostages. The end song is HaCholmim Achar Hashemesh ("Those Who Dream of the Sun") performed by David Lavi and Tamar Philosof. Stay connected with us on Facebook, Instagram, and by signing up for our newsletter at israelstory.org/newsletter/. For more, head t…

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New Land, New Religious Experience? – Judith Pajo, Zeyneb Sayilgan and Meli Solomon (part 1) 36:10

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Episode 100. For this episode, I’ve invited two women, Judith Pajo and Zeyneb Sayilgan, for a group discussion about living our faiths in America and Germany. We each have unique patterns of immigration in addition to different religious identities and practice. Judith grew up in both countries as a Catholic, though is now rethinking that label, Ze…

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Philadelphia: The Land Of Too Many Taxes || #TRPE 1:09:06

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No time like the top of the month to subscribe to our Patreon! Up to 10 bonus episodes and exclusive video releases EVERY MONTH!! Subscribe to our Patreon channel FOR FREE at https://patreon.com/officialtrpe The City of Philadelphia is the oldest city in America and because of that we rely on tradition and history far too much at times. One of the …

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40: “The Wall” Part I – Operation Hulda 44:44

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In honour of the 58th anniversary of soldiers in war running to help, we bring you a story of twisting journeys and changing identities. Stay connected with us on Facebook, Instagram, and by signing up for our newsletter at israelstory.org/newsletter/. For more, head to our site or The Times of Israel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…

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Gangsta To Civilian Ratio || #TRPE 2:22:42

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No intro, no status reports, just straight content out the gate. The TRPE Boyz are back on the main feed to kick off the month of June and they've got a lot to say. Show starts with Chad breaking down how their recent Philly Soccer interview led them to an opportunity with Fifa+. They also give a full breakdown of their MDW live show and announce a…

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35: Whither Thou Goest 1:08:31

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Ruth the Moabite said she'd follow her mother-in-law, Naomi, anywhere. That blind devotion has since made her an enduring symbol of loyalty, faith and determination. And, just in time for Shavuot, we're playing a favourite episode of ours from the vault. Stay connected with us on Facebook, Instagram, and by signing up for our newsletter at israelst…

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Bonus. Building Trust Across Faiths (Lindsay Simmonds and Julie Siddiqi) 52:29

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Episode 99. Bonus For this Bonus episode, I’ve invited two British women, Lindsay Simmonds and Julie Siddiqi, both PhDs, to talk about their interfaith friendship and the public facing work they’ve done since Hamas’ attack on Israel on 7 Oct. 2023. Lindsay is an Orthodox Jew and Julie is Muslim. The fact of their religious identities and deep pract…

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How Faith Can Evolve Through Change – Aaron Solberg 32:52

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Episode 98. (replay of Episode 78) Over the last two episodes with Judith Pajo and Zeyneb Sayilgan, we’ve talked quite a bit about faith challenges and dealing with changes in life that impact religious practice. Those changes have included moving country. With that in mind, I wanted to replay an episode from 2024 that addresses these themes among …

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The Diddy Trial || #TRPE 1:16:38

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ICYMI: We have a live show going down in 3 days and some change at Punch Line Philly!! Get your tix ASAP at https://punchlinephilly.com/shows The Diddy trial has the world watching with no actual TV or video coverage. People are hanging on every court report from Inner City Press, Loren Lorosa and any other main stream media publication within reac…

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The Met Gala || #TRPE 1:03:45

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ICYMI: We have a live show going down THIS WEEKEND At Punch Line Philly!! Get your tix ASAP at https://punchlinephilly.com/shows The 2025 Met Gala broke financial records and encapsulated social media for days after the event. Today we break down the cause behind the MET, money raised and rate our best fits of the night.…

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Grief as a Sacred Opening – Zeyneb Sayilgan 44:26

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Episode 97. Burying a child is an unimaginable trauma that no parent should have to face. My guest today, Zeyneb Sayilgan, has sadly needed to endure that pain and grief twice. Through it all, her Muslim faith has sustained her and provided a path for healing. She has joined me to talk about her experience of loss and subsequent growth, as well as …

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TRPE Talk All Things FIFA World Cup 2026 With CEO of Philly Soccer Meg Kane & Jonathan Todd 1:36:19

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The FIFA World Cup is coming to 16 North America cities in the Summer of 2026 and our home city of Philadelphia was selected for 3 weeks of tournament competition (June 11th to June 4th, 2026); and a 40 day celebration of all things fútbol throughout the tourney (FANFEST). Today's episode was recorded at the global headquarters for Philadelphia Soc…

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Mike Knox x Tone Trump x Veg Man “G Unit Philly Reunion” || #TRPE 1:20:44

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Mike Knox & Tone Trump have a checkered past and a sordid history. Once brothers, unfortunately over time they succumbed to certain street temptations and industry indulgences that caused a fracture in the powerful movement that was once G Unit Philly. The next up collective of Philly MCs included Trump, Knox, Ive Vegas and Cotic. Today, three of t…

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Politics As Usual IV || City Commissioner Omar Sabir 1:09:03

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Philadelphia City Commissioner Omar Sabir serves in a unique role that operates outside of the purview of the mayor or city council. City Commissioner is one of the last roles in politics that is truly 100% by the people for the people. Today he takes us through his political journey, drops some facts about the role of commissioner & historical dat…

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Shay Shay, Shedeur & Ye || #TRPE 2:38:20

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++PSA++ Join us this Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday May 24th at Punch Line Philly for the TRPE 8th Anniversary Live Special!! Special guests, cash prizes and other giveaways as we celebrate 8 years of TRPE. Get your tickets today at https://punchlinephilly.com/shows The Shannon Sharpe saga took an unexpected turn last week when he was hit with a $5…

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How Interreligious Dialogue Can Expand and Challenge Your Faith – Judith Pajo 45:47

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Episode 96. Have you lived in more than one country? Do you participate in interreligious dialogue or are you interested in it? Have you studied religion or theology? Not very many people can say yes to all of these questions. But my guest, Judith Pajo can. Born in Germany, she has nevertheless lived many years both there and in the U.S., shuttling…

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You Had To Be There || #TRPE 2:05:33

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++PSA++ Join us this Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday May 24th at Punch Line Philly for the TRPE 8th Anniversary Live Special!! Special guests, cash prizes and other giveaways as we celebrate 8 years of TRPE. Get your tickets today at https://punchlinephilly.com/shows Simply stated today’s show is an INSTANT CLASSIC!! 2 plus hours of content covering…

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Pullin Teeth [PATREON EXCLUSIVE] 1:47:01

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OG Writeup: For the first episode of April on Patreon we cover lotta ground and a bunch of different topics: programming events, city zones, Matt's Top 5 Funniest moments from Ye and Akademiks interview (why doesn't Jim Jones know how to make a PDF?), genius vs insanity, new Billboard rules cooking bots and Nokia by Drake taking over the world. P.S…

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160: The Hebrew Hobbit - A Passover Special 1:20:54

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There and Back Again: the story of a small group of Israelis who - more than half a century ago - experienced their own exodus from Egypt, and their own journey from captivity to freedom. Stay connected with us on Facebook, Instagram, and by signing up for our newsletter at israelstory.org/newsletter/. For more, head to our site or The Times of Isr…

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Embracing Oneness: Jewish Mysticism in Practice – Lex Rofeberg 49:30

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Episode 95. What comes to mind when you hear the term mysticism? Perhaps you imagine a yogi sitting cross legged in meditation, or people sitting in a circle chanting. Several religions have mystical practices, Sufism in Islam, and Zen Buddhism, for instance. Whatever the particulars, they generally share a desire to become one with the Divine and …

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Reflection. Exploring the Intersection of Ramadan, Lent, and Passover (Meli Solomon) 12:47

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Episode 94. Are you a Jew, Christian, or Muslim? Do you wonder about how your holiday this spring intersects with other holidays occurring at or near the same time? What do you make of that? And what does your holiday mean to you? How do you celebrate it? In this month's reflection, I address how Ramadan, Lent, and Passover connect thematically, an…

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Forging a more Resilient Faith After Doubt – Aubrey Chaves 37:51

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Episode 93. Did you grow up in a highly observant home and religious community where surety of belief was the norm? Aubrey Chaves did, and much as she felt embraced by the family’s deep engagement within their Mormon congregation, or ward, when she encountered differing lifestyles that were loving and not harmful to anyone, the rightness she had al…

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BBL Madness [Patreon Exclusive] 53:33

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It’s March baby and that means it’s time for some Bracketology. But this year it’s not college basketball we’re talking BBL MADNESS babyyyyy!! Join us for one of our most unhinged episodes ever where we discuss the field of 16, if they were placed properly and crown a winner after this insane tournament. We got YB’s, OB’s and a couple in between co…

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159: Wartime Diaries - Oran Almog 18:59

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In the impossible arithmetic of hostage transfers, how does it feel to be told that the terrorist who shattered your world will walk free? The end song is Achshav Tov ("Good Now") by Gilad Segev. Stay connected with us on Facebook, Instagram, and by signing up for our newsletter at israelstory.org/newsletter/. For more, head to our site or The Time…

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Tom Pender talks IRS Changes, Grant Cardone, Elon Musk & How To Win In A Recession || #TRPE x TP Taxes 1:16:50

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Tom Pender, Founder & CEO of Philly based TP Taxes is a wealth of economic knowledge & strategy. He joined us back in January to discuss all things tax related and comes back this week to talk financial planning, the importance of staying compliant with business taxes, IRS changes for 2024 and a deep dive on what Donald Trump & Elon Musk are doing …

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Building Peace Through Interfaith Dialogue – Raphael Luzon 39:27

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Episode 92. Jews had lived in Libya since the third century BCE, but 1967 marked their final expulsion from the majority Muslim country. Raphael Luzon was a child at the time and fled with his family. Like many, they went to Italy. Overnight, his environment changed. Gone were his Jewish, Muslim and Catholic classmates. Gone was the exchange of hol…

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Everybody’s Unhinged: King James Puts Stephen A in The Panini Press, Coach K Caught Lying for MJ’s Legacy & Doechii Goes VIRAL for Misandry 1:51:18

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For the last few weeks parents and high school athletes across the country have seemingly gone out of their way to show us how UNHINGED the average American 🇺🇸 citizen is in 2025. Today we kick off the show covering all these insane situations all over the U S of A from a parental basketball brawl in Central Pennsylvania to a baton toting THUGGGG i…

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Hell Up in Philly [Patreon Exclusive] 48:28

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The last month has featured a slew of inflammatory comments online between who we all would refer to as OGs of the Philly rap scene. Garci, Mike Knox, Staf Bey and others have all chimed in at various points to either clarify or set the record straight on things that have been floating around on the internet but no voice has been louder or more dis…

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Reflection. Risks and Rewards of Declaring Your Religion (Meli Solomon) 9:23

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Episode 91. In this episode, I delve into the complex intersection of personal faith and public roles. I reflect on my recent conversation with Chris Stevenson, founder of the National Museum of American Religion, who chooses to leave his Mormon faith outside the museum to maintain an inclusive environment. I also explore the balance between person…