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Welcome to ‘Don’t Tell Baba,’ a conversational podcast with Middle Eastern flair hosted by Noor and Shereen!

Noor and Shereen

  • Apr 17, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • every other week NEW EPISODES
  • 1h 5m AVG DURATION
  • 35 EPISODES


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Latest episodes from Don’t Tell Baba

Episode 24: Stitching it Up with Seevana

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 38:44


In this episode of Don't Tell Baba, Noor and Shereen talk to Seevana, founder of the clothing line KUVRD. They discuss family, non-traditional careers, and being a female, Arab entrepreneur.Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at thebabapod@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod

Episode 23: Cracking Up with Salma Hindy

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 94:37


In this episode of Don't Tell Baba, Noor and Shereen talk to comedian extraordinaire Salma Hindy about comedy, culture, therapy, and social expectations.Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at thebabapod@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod

Mini Episode 8: Poetry Workshop w/ TheSoulfulPoet

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 36:05


In this bonus segment of Don’t Tell Baba, Ali TheSoulfulPoet walks Noor and Shereen through his process of writing a poem.

Mini Episode 7: The Tiger King Shitshow

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 17:45


 In this Episode, Noor discusses the Shitshow that is the hit Tiger King docu-series and the burning questions still left after the show. ********SPOILER ALERT*******Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at thebabapod@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod

Episode 22: Waxing Poetic with TheSoulfulPoet

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 62:58


In this episode of Don't Tell Baba, Noor and Shereen talk to TheSoulfulPoet about Hip-Hop, Poetry, the creative process and being Arab in a changing world. You can find more from Ali on Instagram @alithesoulfulpoet and online at thesoulfulpoet.com.Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at thebabapod@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod

Episode 21: Things We Love!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 89:45


In this episode of Don't Tell Baba, Shereen and Noor discuss the things they love in order to distract from the outside world!       Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at thebabapod@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod

Mini Episode 6 - The Art Room

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 4:48


In this mini episode of Don’t Tell Baba, Shereen takes you back to the peaceful silence of her elementary school art supply room. We also announce our first Giveaway! Listen to this episode for the details!       Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at thebabapod@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod

Episode 20: Getting up to Tricks with Xavier Caffrey

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 78:45


In this episode of Don't Tell Baba, Shereen and Noor are joined by magician Xavier Caffrey. They discuss non-traditional careers, forgiveness, and mental health.   Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at thebabapod@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod

Mini Episode 5: Ten Tips for Ten Years- a Noor and Mike endeavor

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 21:12


In this mini episode of Don't Tell Baba, Noor is joined by her husband (the producer of the show) Mike to chat about marriage. They share their ten tips and some laughs from their crammed single person studio in which they both miraculously fit.    Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at thebabapod@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod

Episode 19: Trolling r/amitheasshole with Sarah!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 72:17


In this episode, Shereen and Noor are joined by a returning guest, Sarah! As we go through these troubling times, it is great to have a good laugh, we decided to keep things light. The girl go through some of the unbelievable stories shared on the Am I the Asshole subreddit.     Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at thebabapod@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod

Episode 18: Getting EMPWR'd with Ally Salama

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 74:47


In this episode of Don't Tell Baba, Noor and Shereen are joined by Ally Salama, founder of EMPWR. They discuss his platform, toxic masculinity, and make the case for a more empathetic society.  https://empower-mag.com/   Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at thebabapod@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod 

Mini Episode 4: Shushu's Soapbox

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 7:33


In this mini episode of Don't Tell Baba, Shereen discusses American politics and why she's been feeling the Bern since 2016.   Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at thebabapod@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod

Mini Episode 3: Noor talks Music and Memories

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 20:54


In this episode Noor talks about The Lumineers concert, childhood music memories, and buying CDs in the UAE.         Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at thebabapod@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod

Episode 17: Astrology and the Occult Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 109:31


In this episode, Noor and Shereen take to the icy winter streets in search of a psychic experience. They have their tarot cards read by a local Toronto psychic AND have their coffee cups read by Noor's very own mama. Will there be good news? MARRIAGE?!  Tune in to find out!     Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at thebabapod@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod

Episode 16: Shereen and Noor's Romance Extravaganza

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 106:47


In this episode of Don’t Tell Baba, Shereen and Noor discuss the wonderful, dreamy, and endlessly steamy world of romance novels. Be warned: this episode of Don't Tell Baba is explicit and may not be suited for audiences with delicate ears. Check out the podcast Fated Mates (for a good episode on the alpha male). Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at thebabapod@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod

Mini Episode 2: Reading Romance in the Middle East

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 7:18


In this mini episode of Don’t Tell Baba, Shereen discusses what it was like to read and love romance novels while living in the Middle East.Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at thebabapod@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod

Episode 15: Make-up

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 108:22


In this episode, Noor and Shereen discuss Make-up, the patriarchy and Capitalism.Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at thebabapod@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod

Mini Episode 1: The Amazing Journey of Chicklet Cadbury

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 8:55


In this episode, Noor reads a short story she wrote over ten years ago. The Journey of Chicklet Cadbury is a whimsical satire with a hint of romance to get you all through this Valentine's Day. Noor thinks it's hilarious and she hopes you do too.Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at thebabapod@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod

Episode 14: Music

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 83:42


In this week's episode, Shereen and Noor discuss and analyze their favourite music from Classic Rock hits to Broadway Theater!Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at thebabapod@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod

Episode 13.5: An Ode to Noor

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 5:34


A very special day folks, this episode is dedicated to the most amazing person with a heart of gold. We love you so much, Noor!Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at thebabapod@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod

Episode 13: Careers

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 101:06


This week's episode takes a deep dive into Noor and Shereen's schooling and career choices as made under our parents' influence. This episode is deeply vulnerable and very emotional.Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at thebabapod@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod

Episode 12: Astrology and the Occult, Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 98:25


In this episode, Noor and Shereen take a look into belief systems surrounding Astrology and psychic readings in this multi-part series on Astrology and the Occult. They discuss their personal experiences with psychics and begin to investigate the world of online psychic and astrological practice by communicating with online practitioners.Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at thebabapod@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod

Episode 11: Tech with Mike

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 93:20


In this week's episode, we discuss social media, robot chefs, sex dolls and more!Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at thebabapod@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod

Episode 10.5 - Girl, Butterfly, and Bug

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 7:43


Ironically- we faced technical difficulties on Noor’s end

Episode 10: The Sexpisode - Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2020 89:22


In this episode Noor and Shereen answer some listener questions and continue the discussion on sex, sexuality, and sex education. This episode is the second in the two part series on sex.Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at thebabapod@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapodFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @thebabapod for more info in our stories.

Episode 9: The Sexpisode - Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 85:03


Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at thebabapod@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapodIn this episode Noor and Shereen discuss sex, sexuality, and sex education. This episode is the first in a two part series! To participate in the creation of part two please submit your questions, comments, or concerns to thebabapod@gmail.com OR follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thebabapod for more info in our stories. 

Episode 8: Holiday Special

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 37:50


Holiday Special!Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at thebabapod@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod

Episode 7: Sustainable Fashion with Omar

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2019 102:15


In this episode, Noor and Shereen sit down with Omar, part owner of D.W.S.E sustainable fashion brand. The trio discuss the brand, entrepreneurship, men in fashion, billionaires, and the importance of ethical and sustainable business practices.       Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at thebabapod@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapodIn this episode, Noor and Shereen sit down with Omar, part owner of D.W.S.E sustainable fashion brand. The trio discuss the brand, entrepreneurship, men in fashion, billionaires, and the importance of ethical and sustainable business practices. 

Episode 6: Creeping r/relationships to Give Unsolicited Advice

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 100:52


In this spicy episode, Noor and Shereen go through r/relationships to give their unsolicited advice.      Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at thebabapod@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapodEpisode Resource Links:https://www.thedailybeast.com/sexy-novels-are-good-for-your-teenagers-brain-and-bodyhttps://www.bustle.com/p/6-reasons-why-i-want-my-kids-to-read-romance-novels-18141426In this spicy episode, Noor and Shereen go through r/relationships to give their unsolicited advice.

Episode 5: 3o2balek

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2019 127:07


In this episode Noor and Shereen sit down with Sarah, a very dear friend, to discuss a word that frightens every Arab woman: 3o2balek. (3a2beylik, 3e2belik, nchala nshufich.)        *Translation: 3o2balek= wishing you the same    *Context: Weddings, babies, and Things Society Wants.     Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at thebabapod@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod

Episode 4: Finding Your Inner Kayka

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 92:48


In this episode, Noor and Shereen discuss their journeys towards self love and encourage listeners to embark upon their own journeys of self discovery and introspection.      Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at thebabapod@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapodMental Health Resources and Helplines:https://ibpf.org/resource/list-international-suicide-hotlineshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lineshttps://checkpointorg.com/global/ In this episode, Noor and Shereen discuss their journeys towards self love and encourage listeners to embark upon their own journeys of self discovery and introspection. 

Episode 3: Books that Raised Us

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 112:43


In this episode, Noor and Shereen discuss books that helped shape their growth, learning, and worldviews.      Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at thebabapod@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod

Episode 2: Growing up in the UAE

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 73:41


In this episode Noor and Shereen discuss their own hilarious and horrific experiences of growing up and attending school in the UAE. They then answer some commonly googled questions about the Middle East.        Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at thebabapod@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod

Episode 1

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 99:49


In this episode of Don't Tell Baba, Noor and Shereen introduce themselves with witty banter and flair. They discuss their names, their best friend meet-cute, and some of the things that define them as individuals and as friends.Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at thebabapod@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapodResources for victims of domestic abuse/ violence are listed at the link below.Please know that you are a valuable and important member of the world and deserve to be loved as such.http://www.nationalcenterdvtraumamh.org/http://endingviolencecanada.org/getting-help/

Don't Tell Baba: The Podcast Trailer

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 3:34


Trailer for Don't Tell Baba, a conversational podcast with Middle Eastern flair hosted by Noor and Shereen. Please check us out on Instagram and Twitter @thebabapod

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