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Sarde After Dinner Podcast

Mouin Jaber and Médéa Azourisardeafterdinner.com
Sarde (noun), [Sa-r-de]: A colloquial term used in the Middle East to describe the act of letting go & kicking off a stream of consciousness and a rambling narrative. The Sarde After Dinner Podcast is a free space based out of the heart of Beirut, Lebanon, where Médéa Azouri & Mouin Jaber discuss a wide range of topics (usually) held behind closed doors in an open and simple way with guests from all walks of life. Subscribe. Stream. Sarde. Every Sunday with new episodes released weekly at 9:00 PM GMT + 3 سردة (إسم) سَرْدَةْ : مصطلح بالعامية يستخدم في منطقة الشرق الاوسط للدلالة على الاسترخاء واطلاق سردية . يشكّل بودكاست سردة بعد العشاء مساحة حرّة من قلب بيروت، لبنان، حيث تناقش ميديا عازوري ومعين جابر عدّة مواضيع (لطالما) تمّت مناقشتها خلف أبواب مغلقة وذلك بطريقة بسيطة ومباشرة مع ضيوف من شتّى المجالات.
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Episodes

#Sarde139 with Médéa & Mouin - سردة مع ميديا ومعين | Being An Expat - أن تكون مغترباً

يناقش معين وميديا في هذه الحلقة معنى الاغتراب، متشاركين تجاربهم الشخصية كونهما عاشا في الخارج. يتطرقان إلى العلاقة الخاصة للمغتربين بالموسيقى والطعام، وصعوبة الحفاظ على العلاقات العائلية عبر المسافات. كما يستكشفان تأثير الهجرة على الهوية، التحديات التي تواجه الأمهات المغتربات، وأمل الأجيال الجديدة رغم الانفصال عن الوطن.

May 22, 20241 hr 11 minSeason 4Ep. 139

Sarde 138 with Albert Moukheiber - سردة مع ألبير مخيبر | Stress, Anxiety, Burnout & Health Hoaxes

This is your brain on STRESS Why do we keep having burnouts and what can we do about it? Can we actually detox our bodies or is it just another health hoax 🤔? This #Sardeafterdinner with cognitive neuroscientist & clinical psychologist Dr. Albert Moukheiber is the wake-up call we needed to discover tips to live better and mentally healthier lives, and uncover the biggest lies in psychology today: - What is stress and what does it do to our brains? - Burnouts: How to manage & avoid them ...

May 08, 20241 hr 32 minSeason 4Ep. 138

Sarde 137 with Tarek Sakik - سردة مع طارق سكيك | From Gaza to Beirut - Mothers, Shared Cultures & Evil Eyes

This is the kind of heart-to-heart we’ve all been wanting to have since all this madness started on October 7th. In this #Sardeafterdinner we sit down with our friend and fellow podcaster Tarek Sakik from G*z@ in an incredibly powerful conversation about Mothers, Shared Cultures and Shared Enemies. Here’s what we talk about this week: -The roughness and tenderness of G*z@n mothers -Israel’s ecocide and educide in Lebanon & P@le$t!ne -Zionism is just another form of white supremacy -Performat...

May 01, 20241 hr 20 minSeason 4Ep. 137

Bassem Youssef: Facing The Media Machine, Zionist Conspiracies, Palestine & Superman | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #136

باسم يوسف: مواجهة الآلة الإعلامية، والمؤامرات الصهيونية وفلسطين وسوبرمان Bassem is Back. We reconnect with the legendary satirist and stand-up comedian to try to make sense of what the f*ck is going on. Here’s what we discussed in this iconic #sardeafterdinner: -Behind the scenes of Bassem’s advocacy for P@le$t!ne that took the world by storm -The Anatomy of an Interview with Piers Morgan -Personal & professional Relationships post-October 7: How to lose some friends & alienate people -W...

Apr 17, 20241 hr 19 minSeason 4Ep. 136

Kifak Jawad? | كيفك جواد؟ - Sarde Chou Maken | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #135

The Internet is a strange and incredible place. Who would’ve thought that a real and heartfelt answer to an everyday question “Kifak Jawad?” (Asked by Rana & answered by Jawad on @choumaken.lb) would send the Arab world into a frenzy? The answer is simple. We’re fed up with what we see on TV. Everything is a gimmick and genuine conversations are hard to come by. So that’s exactly what we had with our fellow podcasters. A hilarious #sardeafterdinner where we discussed: - Live Love The Absurd:...

Mar 13, 20241 hr 40 minSeason 4Ep. 135

John Achkar: A Late-night Sarde on Fear, Failure & Finding your Voice | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #134

In this #Sardeafterdinner, we reconnect with our friend, stand-up comedian, entrepreneur, and NEW late-night talk show host John Achkar. The three of us discuss the fear of failure, the rush to get back up again, create in the face of adversity and thrive outside our comfort zone. Here’s what we talked about: -From stand-up comedy to TV: is freedom of expression at stake? -Nightmarish reviews from new audiences -Pop Culture War vs Actual War -Are Lebanese people resilient or just in denial? -Sto...

Mar 06, 20241 hr 40 minSeason 4Ep. 134

Labib Ghulmiyyah: How To Keep Your Testosterone High, Manage Postpartum Depression & Live Longer | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #133

Why are men’s testosterone levels dropping? What’s beyond “Baby Blues” & why does everyone need to take it more seriously? In this #Sardeafterdinner, Dr. Labib Ghulmiyyah, a renowned obstetrician-gynecologist, delves into the science behind the everyday toxins that can mess with our body, how we can NATURALLY optimize our testosterone levels & ultimately - live better. Join us as we discuss this and more: -Low Testosterone: causes, dangers & natural ways to raise it -Functional &...

Feb 21, 20241 hr 33 minSeason 4Ep. 133

Medea & Mouin: Red Flags, Romance & Revenge | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #132

This Valentine’s Day, we’re all suited up for this tête-à-tête #sardeafterdinner. Tonight’s “date” covers all things romance, revenge and red flags between men & women. Join us as for a wild ride discussing: - The Duality of Feb 14th in Lebanon - Relationship Red Flags: What to look out for - Did Dating in The Digital Age kill romance? - 3-month honeymoon phase vs 3-year expiration date of Love - Late night “Kazdoura” with our crushes تجهزنا في عيد الحب هذا لحلقة tête-à-tête من #سردة. في "مو...

Feb 14, 20241 hr 24 minSeason 4Ep. 132

Qays Sheikh Najib: Arabic Soap Operas, Love Triangles & Fatherhood | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #131

قيس شيخ نجيب: المسلسلات العربية ومثلثات الحب والأبوة In this #Sardeafterdinner, we're thrilled to have the actor, father, and friend Qays Sheikh Najib share with us his reflections on the personal & the professional milestones that shaped who he is today. From stories about the A-Z’s of Arabic drama, the renaissance of Arab productions, to conversations about polygamy and love, join us as we discuss: -To kiss or not to kiss (on screen): Arabic audiences vs Red Lines -Why the hype behind the ...

Feb 07, 20241 hr 45 minSeason 4Ep. 131

Hamed Sinno: Pinkwashing, Propaganda & Resistance in White America | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #130 | حامد سنو: الغسيل الوردي والبروباغندا والمقاومة في أميركا البيضاء

In this episode of #Sardeafterdinner, we're back at it with our good friend, singer, poet and writer Hamed Sinno to talk about how a new form White-supremacy has emerged to justify the g*n0c!de in G*z@: Pinkwashing. We also got the chance to have Hamed's on-ground testimony on what it really means to take the streets of New York & stand in solidarity with P@le$t!ne. The conversation doesn't hold its punches when discussing: -How is !$r@el pinkwashing its g*n0cide in G*z@? -Being Pro-P@le$t!n...

Jan 24, 20241 hr 27 minSeason 4Ep. 130

Rashid Khalidi: 100 Years' War On Palestine | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #129 | رشيد خالدي: حرب المئة عام على فلسطين

In this episode of #Sardeafterdinner, we're honored to welcome Rashid Khalidi, a distinguished Palestinian historian, author of The 100 Years’ War on Palestine, and the Edward Said Professor of Modern Arab Studies at Columbia University. Tune in for a definitive retelling of the modern history of Palestine through an insightful conversation about: - How far do you have to go to understand the Palestinian Cause? - Zionism, a European symptom - ⁠History of Settler Colonialism & Resistance - De...

Jan 17, 20241 hr 42 minSeason 4Ep. 129

Adam Bakri: Life & Art Under Occupation | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #128

In this episode of #Sardeafterdinner with Adam Bakri, we explore what P@le$t!ne represents, unravel the meanings behind its iconic symbols, and discuss global reactions to the current war. Join us for an insightful conversation where we confront these critical topics with clarity and depth.- What lies beyond the watermelon?- Conversations at Tel Aviv University: Liberal or Zi0nist?- Life under occupation: Raids and protocol- 48-Arab: the racist history behind the term- Hollywood Stars: between h...

Jan 10, 20241 hr 26 minSeason 4Ep. 128

Médéa & Mouin: So Far, So Strange | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #127

Donate blood to Christina Assi at the American University of Beirut Medical Center: ⁠https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZTF5VW7FRe5px6We8⁠ In this #Sardeafterdinner, we look back at 2023 and take away the lessons learned: the Good, The Bad and The Absurd. It’s an unfiltered unapologetic rant about the personal, local, regional and international milestones that shaped this year for us as human beings, Lebanese, Arabs & non-whites…Here’s what we went on about: - Israhell - Just a bunch of Whites in the M...

Dec 20, 202352 minSeason 4Ep. 127

Paul Salem: Can the Arabs put an end to the War? | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #126

As the humanitarian pause came to a screeching halt and the world still debates on what to call it, we invited Middle East Institute President Dr. Paul Salem for a #sardeafterdinner to get answers to life’s most burning questions: - “Humanitarian Pause” vs. “Ceasefire” - What the hell is the difference? - Public Opinion & Knesset Politics: What’s going on Inside Israel? - Will Netanyahu end up in jail? - The Ummah Scenario: Can the Arab bring an end to the “War”? - Two-state/ One-state/ No-s...

Dec 06, 20231 hr 7 minSeason 4Ep. 126

Fadi BouKaram: The Origins of Words & Expressions of the Arab World | Sarde Podcast #125

It’s Ham@$ not Khamas. In this #Sardeafterdinner, content creator Fadi BouKaram explains phonological deafness and loanwords, and digs deeper into the relationship we all have with Arabic language, expressions, and onomatopoeia. Join us as we discuss: -Debunking Isr@eli propaganda using linguistics -Semitic language vs Semitic people -Where do the words “Fawwal”, “Sayyavit”, “Cancallet” & “Daprasit” come from? -The journey of the words P@le$t!ne, Jerusalem and Lebanon -The real meaning behin...

Nov 22, 20231 hr 17 minSeason 4Ep. 125

Ziad Majed: Contemporary History & Colonialism in Middle East | Sarde Podcast

بعد التحدث عن الحرب الإعلامية الشديدة بين إسرائ*ل وفلسط*ن وتأثيرها علينا نفسيًا، ننتقل لمناقشة الأبعاد الجيوسياسية للحرب على غ*ة في المنطقة. انضموا إلينا في تصوير المشهد السياسي في فلسط*ن والمنطقة مع الباحث في العلوم السياسية الدكتور زياد ماجد، حيث نتحدث عن: - ما هي خلفيات دعم اليمين الغربي المتطرف المعادي للسامية لإسرائ*ل؟ -ما هي "حم*س" وهل قراراتها مستقلة تماما؟ -كيف تحولت القضية الفلسط*نية إلى قضية إسلامية؟ -الولايات المتحدة وإسرائ*ل، من يتحكم بالآخر؟ -هل الأمم المتحدة مؤسسة لا فائدة منها؟ Af...

Nov 08, 20231 hr 57 minSeason 4Ep. 124

The Sarde Team: War, Palestine & Lebanon On Our Minds | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #123

Mouin, Médéa, Dana & Ghiya, the whole Sarde team, tackle the last 3 weeks from a human perspective. They explore how the ongoing ethnic cleansing in G*za brings up questions about the threat of war, empathy, and humanity. Join the gang as they discuss: - Fear, fatigue and anxiety of today & what’s to come - Racist sentiments or rational fears: #NotMyWar - G*n0cide on our phones - Is !$r@el really targeting P@le$t!nian journalists? - The blatant hypocrisy of the West towards us من منظور إ...

Nov 01, 20231 hr 9 minSeason 4Ep. 123

Jad Shahrour & Ralph Baydoun: What You Need To Know About The Palestine Israel MEDIA War | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #122

We’ve all been seeing it the past two weeks. Media bias, misinformation, disinformation, and agenda-driven international coverage of the g*n0c!de happening in G*za. While the media war escalates by the minute, we sit with strategic communications experts Jad Shahrour and Ralph Baydoun to dissect the hidden political agendas behind the propaganda we are witnessing and what we can do about it. In this #Sardeafterdinner, we discuss: -What is Hasbara- !sr@el’s perfect propaganda? -Ali Baba & the...

Oct 26, 20231 hr 23 minSeason 4Ep. 122

Shaden Fakih: She Comes Again - تعود من جديد | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #121

تم تسجيل هذه السردة قبل عدة أيام من الأحداث المروعة في فلسط*ن. قلوبنا مع إخوتنا وأخواتنا الفلسط*نيين، دائمًا. This Sarde was recorded a few days before the horrors occurring in P@lest!ne. Our hearts are with our P@lest!nian brothers and sisters, always. Stand-up comedian Shaden Fakih is BACK for a 2nd #sardeafterdinner that might ruffle some feathers. Shaden has always been relentless in her fight for justice but she’s also a fierce friend that always has our back as we have hers. We left no sto...

Oct 11, 20231 hr 35 minSeason 4Ep. 121

Alaa Abu Diab: Non-white Reflections, Colonial Sorbets & Arab Comedy | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #120

While touring the world for his one-hour special “Mesh Abyad” (non-white), Jerusalemite comedian Alaa Abu Diab visited us for a #sardeafterdinner! From crafting hilarious jokes that literally every Arab can relate to, to deciphering the urge to speak in Egyptian with Egyptians, Alaa shares his candid yet hysterical reflections with us. Join us as we discuss: - The Cairo Experience everyone is bound to have - 1st World Problems vs 3rd World Problems - The Civilized vs Uncivilized Refugees - Freed...

Oct 04, 20231 hr 8 minSeason 4Ep. 120

Assaad Razzouk: Saving the Planet without the Bull$h!t | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #119

This Sarde is brought to you by our incredible patrons at https://www.patreon.com/sardeafterdinner Without you guys, there is no Sarde (after dinner). Thank you. Going from Global warming to global boiling is usually a Red Flag. In this #sardeafterdinner we reflect with author, clean energy entrepreneur and host of “The Angry Clean Energy Guy” Podcast Assaad Razzouk to set the record straight about record-breaking heat levels and climate change. Whether it’s fossil fuel giants, fast fashion or t...

Sep 27, 20231 hr 19 minSeason 4Ep. 119

Shabjdeed: Poetry, Rap and A Journey from Ramallah to Beirut | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #118

This Sarde is brought to you by our incredible patrons at https://www.patreon.com/sardeafterdinner Without you guys, there is no Sarde (after dinner). Thank you. After BLTNM’s groundbreaking concert in Beirut in July, we reflect on all the broken barriers about this performance with Palestinian rapper and writer Shabjdeed, whose raw talent has taken us and the Arab world by storm. From Ramallah to Beirut, Shabjdeed shares his take on what writing music for ‘everybody’ is all about, writers’ bloc...

Sep 20, 202352 minSeason 4Ep. 118

Hasan Al Hashim: Conspiracies, Mysteries & UFOs of the Arab World

This Sarde is brought to you by our incredible patrons at https://www.patreon.com/sardeafterdinner Without you guys, there is no Sarde (after dinner). Thank you. UFOs, parallel universes, the ice wall, religion, science, and conspiracies. These topics always spark our curiosity and spike our adrenaline, and who better than Hasan Al Hashim, host of the hit show Ghomoud to discuss them with? Hasan dedicates his time to delve into the Arab world’s most intriguing mysteries, government conspiracies,...

Sep 13, 20231 hr 33 minSeason 4Ep. 117

Tracy & Paul Naggear: Remembering August 4th, 3 years later | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #116

This Sarde is brought to you by our incredible patrons at https://www.patreon.com/sardeafterdinner Without you guys, there is no Sarde (after dinner). Thank you. WARNING: Today’s #Sardeafterdinner deals with the tragedy, death, violence & events that occurred in Lebanon on August 4th 2020. Viewer discretion is advised. Tracy & Paul Naggear are the parents of Alexandra Naggear, a 3-year-old victim of the Beirut Blast. They’re also incredible people. Like hundreds of others, Lexou’s life w...

Jul 30, 20231 hr 42 minSeason 4Ep. 116

Coffee Break Lebanon: Cafematik, Racist Barbies & Our Quest to find Lebanon’s TRUE Image | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #115

This Sarde is brought to you by our incredible patrons at www.patreon.com/sardeafterdinner . Without you guys, there is no Sarde (after dinner). Thank you. After almost 3 years since we had them over, the comedic duo from “Coffee Break” Nathalie Masri & Nadyn Chalhoub come back for another shot! In this #Sardeafterdinner, we take things up a notch with unconventional reflections on Lebanese and Arab quirks & a hilarious card game that left us (and will leave you) in stitches. Join us as ...

Jul 23, 20231 hr 35 minSeason 4Ep. 115

Médéa & Mouin: Taouk & Baby Oil Sur Mer | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #114

This Sarde is brought to you by our incredible patrons at https://www.patreon.com/sardeafterdinner. Without you guys, there is no Sarde (after dinner). Thank you. There’s only one good thing we can do in this heat wave, a #Sardebythesea 🏖️ This year’s beach season is in full swing, and what better place to reflect on our sun-soaked, beer-drenched baby-oil-lathered thoughts than at the iconic Sporting beach club which hasn’t changed since the 70s. So pull out the chaise-longues as we talk about:...

Jul 16, 202345 minSeason 3Ep. 114

Matteo El Khodr: Opera, Umm Kulthum, Musicals & Magic Potions | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #113

This Sarde is brought to you by our incredible patrons at www.patreon.com/sardeafterdinner . Without you guys, there is no Sarde (after dinner). Thank you. As 1 of 63 countertenors in the world and the only one in the Middle East, Matteo El Khodr and his incredible voice have moved the hearts and shocked the minds of millions…Whether singing in stadiums at the tender age of 8 or performing in drag as Nour Al Shams in the Arabic adaptation of Chicago, Matteo breaks barriers and challenges our pre...

Jul 09, 20231 hr 10 minSeason 3Ep. 113

Chef Antoine: Legacy, Loyalty & Lebanese Food - خبز وملح | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #112

This Sarde is brought to you by our incredible patrons at www.patreon.com/sardeafterdinner . Without you guys, there is no Sarde (after dinner). Thank you. For 3 decades on national television, Chef Antoine, Lebanon’s beloved chef, author & television personality has brought the best of Lebanese cuisine to every home and every dinner table across the country and beyond. As a cultural icon, original foodie and veteran of LIVE TV, he has guided generations of would-be cooks behind the stove wi...

Jul 02, 20231 hr 33 min

Imad Kehdy: Comedy, Family, Trauma & Hamburgers | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #111

This Sarde is brought to you by our incredible patrons at www.patreon.com/sardeafterdinner. Without you guys, there is no Sarde (after dinner). Thank you. Imad Kehdy: Comedy, Family, Trauma & Hamburgers | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #111 عماد كعدي: الكوميديا والعائلة والصدمة والهمبرغر Hilarious conversations & candid reflections in a riot of a Sarde with Stand-up comedian and actor Imad Kehdy. Whether it’s through his hysterical skits as generator owner Nour Daou, Life Coach Samir or ee...

Jun 25, 20231 hr 27 min

MÉDÉA & MOUIN: Wedding(s) Season | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #110

This Sarde is brought to you by our incredible patrons at www.patreon.com/sardeafterdinner - Without you guys, there is no Sarde (after dinner). Thank you. ميديا ومعين: موسم الأعراس Ladies and Gentleman, If you are not invited to at least one wedding this season, are you even Lebanese? From the endless “3a2belaks” and “nefra7 minniks” echoing in our ears, to the beautiful, and sometimes strange rituals, zaffes, to the do’s and don’t of every newly-wed (and their families), in this #Sardeafterdin...

Jun 18, 20231 hr 1 min
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