It's almost Ramadan! So Ahmed brings on nutritionist and dietician Nour Zibdeh to answer all the most pressing questions about how to prep for a month of fasting, focus, and fun. Plus: Nour answers listener submitted questions, like how to avoid Ramadan breath, and whether you can eat pakoras every night for iftar. Follow Nour @Nour Zibdeh Nutrition on Facebook. Follow the show @seesomething and watch our videos at facebook.com/seesomethingpodcast. Email us at saysomething@buzzfeed.com. Our musi...
May 11, 2018•23 min
Is Thanos a thicc daddy? We get into the real issues facing our culture with all-star BuzzFeeders Bim Adewunmi and Tabir Akhter. From the internet ruining everything to why Muslims invented "orbiting," it's gonna be a pop-culture grab bag of an episode. Boy band savant Sara Yasin also stops by to help unpack the status of Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid (ZIGI!!!) and explain why we should WhatsApp our moms to pray for them. Plus: Bim and Ahmed will be on Netflix coming this Summer! Read more about tha...
May 04, 2018•30 min
Iranian-American chef, author of "Salt Fat Acid Heat," and bundle of joy Samin Nosrat joins us on the show this week. We chat about her theory behind cooking without recipes, gender and race in the kitchen and her super secret upcoming show. Follow Samin @CiaoSamin and purchase her cookbook "Salt Fat Acid Heat" at https://www.saltfatacidheat.com/. Follow Ahmed @radbrowndads. Follow the show @seesomething and watch our videos at facebook.com/seesomethingpodcast. Find more episodes at buzzfeed.com...
Apr 27, 2018•28 min
This week we have two very different but equally exciting guests. First we speak with political fashion blogger Hoda Katebi about "sounding American," how the East was gay until colonization, and her new book club. Then, we chat with Katie Couric, American journalist and host of new Nat Geo series "American Inside Out", about "The Muslim Next Door," her exploration into stereotyping, representation, and conflict in the American Muslim community. Follow Hoda Katebi @hodakatebi and read her blog a...
Apr 20, 2018•36 min
BuzzFeed reporters Hannah Allam and Talal Ansari found dozens of instances where state and local Republican politicians publicly attacked Islam. We sit down with Hannah and Talal to unpack the state of Islamophobia in American politics, civil rights fatigue, and the chaos presidency. Plus, 'The Simpsons' finally responded to Hari Kondabolu's documentary 'The Problem With Apu' on a recent episode and we talk about how ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ it was. Read Hannah and Talal's piece at: https://www.buzzfeed.com/ha...
Apr 13, 2018•26 min
This week, we cut to the feeling with cultural critic and poet Hanif Abdurraqib, author of "They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us". Ahmed and Hanif play a game of 'Carly Rae or Sufi?" and then chat about being the only POC in punk spaces and growing up Muslim. Later we call up Layla Abdullah-Poulos from NbA Muslims to unpack tribalism in the Muslim community, state violence, and the role of Muslim voices in the conversation about the Stephon Clark shooting. Follow Hanif @NifMuhammad, you can fin...
Apr 06, 2018•35 min
What does calling white radicals 'terrorists' accomplish? Is it a pandering rhetoric used by white liberals? Joining us to unpack media semantics and government policing around these issues are BuzzFeed's VP Legal and Associate General Counsel Nabiha Syed with BuzzFeed News reporter Talal Ansari. Later we talk with Murtaza Mohammad Hussein, a reporter at The Intercept, to gut check the trial of Noor Salman, the wife of the Pulse shooter who is facing life in prison. Follow Nabiha @nabihasyed, Fo...
Mar 30, 2018•36 min
Nowruz Mubarak! Whether you call it Persian New Year, the Spring Equinox, or something else, it's a time for renewal and refresh celebrated by folks from Iran, Afghanistan, Iraq, Uzbekistan, and more. And so we decided to take a deeper look at how Afghan immigrants celebrate the holiday. First, we talk to political analyst Muhammad Shafiq Hamdam for a quick explainer on Nowruz and its history. Then, we talk to Mina Maqsudi about celebrating Nowruz away from home and learning from her Farsi stude...
Mar 23, 2018•28 min
Award-winning TV writer Sameer Asad Gardezi stops by the show to chat about his experiences writing for shows like Modern Family, being the only POC in white writer's rooms, and his work with Muslim writer's room projects. And then, stay tuned for a quick gut-check on The Oscars and the 'Inclusion Rider' (what the h*ck is it?) with our beloved Tabir Akhter. You can follow Sameer Gardezi at@sameergardezi and his website sameergardezi.com. Follow his writing room collaborators @MuslimArc, @PopColl...
Mar 16, 2018•27 min
Content warning: sexual harassment. Hajj is supposed to be one of the most spiritual, moving moments in a practicing Muslim's life. But like all communities, Muslims are having a #MeToo moment, as women have started to share their experiences with sexual harassment and abuse in Mecca and American mosques. First, Ahmed talks to his sister Zainab Akbar, Supervising Attorney with Brooklyn Defenders Services, about their experiences in the pilgrimage nearly a decade ago. Later, SSSS braintrust pals ...
Mar 09, 2018•35 min
Randa Jarrar is an essayist, professor, and writer of two books of fiction, "A Map Of Home" and "Him, Me, Muhammad Ali." She stops by the show to talk to Ahmed about her work on sexuality, cultural appropriation, and the humor of human vulgarity. She reads from her latest Bitch Media piece on the politics of consensual domination in sex and also chats about the "thousands of emails from Beckys" she's received for her work and teaching her son about consent. You can follow her @randajarrar on Twi...
Mar 02, 2018•23 min
This week, we stan Ryan Coogler. Ahmed talks Black Panther with BuzzFeed culture writer/co-host of Thirst Aid Kit Bim Adewunmi and Senior Interactive Editor at Cosmopolitan Alexis Nedd. They explore the film's representation of diaspora, queer erasure and plot their dream Marvel Cinematic Universe movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 23, 2018•36 min
We're back for season 4! First amendment queen Nabiha Syed and gloom and doom DJ Sara Yasin join us for a good ol' round of Halal or Not. Later, we talk about how the FBI meme is appropriating Muslim culture, Hoda Katebi's legendary local news clapback and the way white media folks try to 'support immigrant' voices, and inevitably otherize them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 16, 2018•34 min
2017 has been a unmitigated trash fire, and it's our last episode of the season (and year!) so we're sharing the (few) things that brought us joy this year. We talk to Krutika Malikarjuna about the year's best new comedy, The Good Place. Then, we talk to Sara Yasin about the best so-bad-they're-good headlines she's collected in her newsletter, Please Kill Me. And then Ahmed calls up his dad to talk about why he thinks Victoria & Abdul was a must-watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Nov 16, 2017•32 min
It's election season in America and Muslims all around the country are turning up to run for public office, from big (Michigan governor) to small (local city council). But even though the candidates are running on local issues like housing rights and minimum wage, the national conversation about Muslims, national security, and terrorism have trickled down into their campaigns. We talk to BuzzFeed News' own Talal Ansari about his reporting on these candidates with Hannah Allam. We also call up Ab...
Nov 09, 2017•27 min
We're thrilled to introduce a new podcast hosted by friends-of-the-show Bim Adewunmi and Nichole Perkins. In this inaugural episode, they examine the charms of Southern men. With a little help from Nichole's friend Cynthia Harris, they jumpstart the conversation looking at the very juicy André 3000 before sifting through portrayals of the South in film and TV. Plus: a battle for fanfiction supremacy in Fanfic Wars—vote early and vote often for your favorite. Find show notes, fanfic, and more on ...
Nov 03, 2017•40 min
There's an important conversation about sexual harassment and assault happening across the United States. Things are no different for American Muslims. This fall, at least two major Muslim figures have been accused of abuse of power against women — the response has shown how difficult it can be for women to speak openly about abuse, and that many communities have a long way to go when it comes to supporting victims and survivors. So, we talk to BuzzFeed's Hannah Allam about her reporting on Noum...
Nov 02, 2017•38 min
We're back with another jinn episode! This year, it's all about taking the genie narrative beyond the lamp. First, a conversation with Ms. Marvel writer G. Willow Wilson about why jinn make for such compelling characters, her own experiences with jinn, and, of course, we talk a little Kamala Khan. Then, it's a chill round of Do Better with Abid Anwar, where we tackle the jinn sex scene in "American Gods." Plus, we bring you real life jinn stories from friends of the show. Follow Ahmed @radbrownd...
Oct 26, 2017•42 min
Brother Ali's been on a break from making music — in the five years since his last album, he's travelled the world, studying up with traditional Islamic scholars and deciding whether hip-hop was still his purpose in life. The end product of that was his most recent album, All The Beauty in This Whole Life, his most spiritual work yet. Ali talks to Ahmed about prioritizing beauty, struggling with judgement within radical and mosque communities, and how KRS-One is a hip-hop sahaba. Plus, Ahmed rea...
Oct 19, 2017•38 min
The show turns one year old this month! We have a lil' party in the stude with all our fave BuzzFeed big sister types — Nabiha Syed, badass lawyer extraordinaire, Bim Adewunmi, thirst queen and BuzzFeed culture writer, and Tracy Clayton, host of Another Round and podcast genius. We talk about how discussions around being Muslim in America have evolved (or not) in the past year, how to be a good ally, self care, and the pressures of being a public voice. Follow Ahmed @radbrowndads Follow Nabiha @...
Oct 12, 2017•37 min
This episode, we hear from Shias who are observing Muharram and Ashura — the commemoration of the death of the prophet's grandson Hussein — and we talk about the power of grief to transform and empower. Plus: A conversation about what it's like for Shia students to be in the minority in MSAs and other Muslim communities on college campuses. Follow Ahmed @radbrowndads Follow Zainab @zainabshah Follow Shereen @ShereenYousuf Follow Faiyaz @FaiyazJaffer Take the audience survey at survey.panoply.fm ...
Oct 06, 2017•41 min
Trump's immigration policies have mucked up a lot of lives. In this episode, SSSS producer Megan Detrie shares some stories from her reporting in Michigan with the Iraqi Christian community. Specifically, the Chaldean Christian immigrants and community leaders who are dealing with the aftermath of an unexpected ICE raid this summer. Four months later, these folks are still in detention, and their lawyers are arguing that they can't be sent to Iraq because they are likely to face persecution by I...
Sep 28, 2017•30 min
Ghee is having a moment right now. People call it a magic food that will melt your fat away. Kourtney Kardashian swears by it. Whole Foods is selling it. And the marketing language always comes back to how "ancient," "pure" and "authentic" it is. And Ahmed can't stop thinking about it. So this week, we're spending the whole episode tackling one question: Why is this happening to ghee? We do a taste test with the brain trust, chat with BuzzFeed Health editor Sally Tamarkin, NYU Food Studies Depar...
Sep 21, 2017•37 min
Abdurrahim Rashada has seen a lot in his life. He served in the Navy during World War II. He survived and escaped the Jim Crow South. He worked in the GM factories of Michigan and saw their rise and fall. And then, he joined the Nation of Islam, attracted by their message of freedom, justice, and equality for black folks. And later, when the community moved towards Sunnism, he learned to adapt to a broader community of immigrant Muslims. In 1988, he met Ahmed when he had his first aqiqah (first ...
Sep 14, 2017•29 min
Umi says shine your light on the world, so in this episode, we explore why for so many Black American Muslims, hip-hop feels like home. Ahmed invites Dr. Su'ad Abdul-Khabeer and musician Salima Ra, into the studio to share one album, one song, and one lyric that they're listening to right now. Then, we talk about Dr. Su'ad's book, "Muslim Cool — Race, Religion, and Hip Hop in the United States." Afterwards, we call up Al-Taw'am, the badass twin dancers you may have seen in a Brother Ali or Mona ...
Sep 07, 2017•36 min
Ahmed has a lot to process in this busy week of Eid Al-Adha and Hajj — he went to a halal butcher and zabiha slaughtered a lamb for the first time, so he calls up friend of the show (and Kominas singer) Basim Usmani to help digest his conflicting feelings. Before that, we catch up with Siraj Datoo, journalist and host of "The Pilgrimage" podcast, right before he rushes out the door for his flight to his first-ever pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. We're making duah that Siraj's ihram stays tightened! ...
Aug 31, 2017•41 min
Season 3 of See Something Say Something debuts next week, but before that, a little taste of what we've been doing during our summer break — we recently brought all your favorite things to the stage in Dearborn, Michigan: comics, advice to Hollywood execs, and the true beauty of Dearborn restaurants (Hint: always order the platter). Co-presented with the Arab American National Museum, the show features poet, Hugo-nominated author of Throne of the Crescent Moon and writer for Marvel's Black Bolt ...
Aug 25, 2017•59 min
Hey Michiganders, we're headed your way with a great live show — co-presented with the Arab American National Museum — featuring stories and conversation about politics and pop culture. Not in Michigan? Well, listen anyway for a sneak peek at Season 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 28, 2017•3 min
See Something Say Something is going on a little break to get ready for season 3. We'll be working on new episodes, lots of videos, and even a Michigan live show. We'll miss you on the podcast, but we'll still be out here on Facebook, on twitter at @seesomething, and in our newsletter! And, if you have any ideas about stories or interviews you want to hear in season 3, tell us! We'd love to hear from you at saysomething@buzzfeed.com. Eid Mubarak and see ya soon! P.S. Send us your memes. Learn mo...
Jun 29, 2017•2 min
In this last episode of our Ramadan series, we hear from friends of the show about the Night of Power and what it's like to pray all night. Ahmed talks with BuzzFeed's Nabiha Syed and Zainab Shah about imagining God when they were kids, counting prayers, heaven and hell, and what souls are like. Then, Ahmed calls up a special guest. Follow Ahmed at @radbrowndads, Follow Nabiha at @nabihasyed, Follow Zainab at @zainabshah Follow the show at @seesomething and watch our new videos at facebook.com/s...
Jun 22, 2017•45 min
