Podcast appearances and mentions of Maysoon Zayid

Join Maysoon Zayid as she discusses humor, disability rights, and the resilience of Palestinian identity during a conversation filled with heart and laughter amid conflict.This show is made possible by you!  Our year end goal is to raise $50,000, and we are half way there. To become a member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support!Description: Israel's US-backed war on Gaza has been a mass disabling event. Today's guest says we must create a “viable, accessible future” for the disabled Palestinians we have failed. Maysoon Zayid is a comedian, Princeton Fellow, and unapologetic voice for both disability rights and Palestinian identity. A fierce advocate with cerebral palsy, Zaid proves that the most powerful messages often come from unexpected places and are filled with laughter. She's lost tens of thousands of dollars of contracts for her views, she says, but that hasn't stopped her “making funny during a genocide” on social media all year. And she's shown her followers her home village in Palestine — the best place on earth, she says, despite the onslaught of oppression and violence that her people have endured. Maysoon co-founded the New York Arab American Comedy Festival and the Muslim Funny Fest. Her viral Ted Talk, “I Got 99 Problems...Palsy is Just One,” has been translated into 42 languages, and was one of the most popular talks of 2014. She's the author of “Shiny Misfits”, the new graphic novel that tells the story of Bay Ann, a disabled girl and her cat friend that rock star Dave Matthews narrates for the audiobook. In this conversation filled with heart and humor, hear how comedy shines a light on injustice and serves as a voice of resistance. All that, plus a commentary from Laura on human shields.“As a disabled kid, I liked Palestine a lot more than Jersey . . . I was the only visibly disabled kid in my school growing up. But in Palestine there were other disabled kids and disability wasn't shunned. It wasn't mocked, it wasn't bullied. I grew up in a society that very much believed that disability was a natural part of life . . .” - Maysoon Zayid“I've always used comedy to humanize and educate on disability. And this is the moment because the future of Palestine is disabled and between life and death, there's disability. I don't think it's better to be dead than to be disabled. I want us to create a viable, accessible future for this cohort of human beings that we have failed in the present.” - Maysoon ZayidGuest:  Maysoon Zayid: Comedian & Disability Advocate; Author, Shiny MisfitsWatch the broadcast episode cut for time at our YouTube channel and airing on PBS stations across the country  Subscribe to episode notes via Patreon Music In the Middle:  "Purpose Love" by Jhelisa, released on Dorado Records.  And additional music included- "Steppin"  by Podington Bear. Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes:• “The Future is Disabled”: Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha. Watch / Download Podcast and Full Conversation•  Anita Cameron & Keith Jones on The Americans with Disabilities Act: A Civil Rights Milestone With Miles To Go. Watch•  Amanda Seales Takes the Heat: Speaking Out About Gaza & Hollywood. Watch / Download Podcast and Full ConversationRelated Articles and Resources:• “Shiny Misfits” Maysoon's graphic novel and audio version  available from Audible featuring the voice of Dave Matthews, and others.• Maysoon Zayid's Ted Talk• DISCO, a live interactive panel show hosted by Maysoon Zayid coming up February, 2015 at Joe's Pub in New York City. Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders, along with Sabrina Artel, Jeremiah Cothren, Veronica Delgado, Erika Harley, Janet Hernandez, Jeannie Hopper, Sarah Miller, Nat Needham, David Neuman, and Rory O'Conner. FOLLOW Laura Flanders and FriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraflandersandfriends/Blueky: https://bsky.app/profile/lfandfriends.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraFlandersAndFriends/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraflandersandfriendsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLRxVeYcB1H7DbuYZQG-lgLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauraflandersandfriendsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lauraflandersandfriendsACCESSIBILITY - The broadcast edition of this episode is available with closed captioned by clicking here for our YouTube Channel

Description: Israel's US-backed war on Gaza has been a mass disabling event. Today's guest says we must create a “viable, accessible future” for the disabled Palestinians we have failed. Maysoon Zayid is a comedian, Princeton Fellow, and unapologetic voice for both disability rights and Palestinian identity. A fierce advocate with cerebral palsy, Zaid proves that the most powerful messages often come from unexpected places and are filled with laughter. She's lost tens of thousands of dollars of contracts for her views, she says, but that hasn't stopped her “making funny during a genocide” on social media all year. And she's shown her followers her home village in Palestine — the best place on earth, she says, despite the onslaught of oppression and violence that her people have endured. Maysoon co-founded the New York Arab American Comedy Festival and the Muslim Funny Fest. Her viral Ted Talk, “I Got 99 Problems...Palsy is Just One,” has been translated into 42 languages, and was one of the most popular talks of 2014. She's the author of “Shiny Misfits”, the new graphic novel that tells the story of Bay Ann, a disabled girl and her cat friend that rock star Dave Matthews narrates for the audiobook. In this conversation filled with heart and humor, hear how comedy shines a light on injustice and serves as a voice of resistance. All that, plus a commentary from Laura on human shields.“As a disabled kid, I liked Palestine a lot more than Jersey . . . I was the only visibly disabled kid in my school growing up. But in Palestine there were other disabled kids and disability wasn't shunned. It wasn't mocked, it wasn't bullied. I grew up in a society that very much believed that disability was a natural part of life . . .” - Maysoon Zayid“I've always used comedy to humanize and educate on disability. And this is the moment because the future of Palestine is disabled and between life and death, there's disability. I don't think it's better to be dead than to be disabled. I want us to create a viable, accessible future for this cohort of human beings that we have failed in the present.” - Maysoon ZayidGuest:  Maysoon Zayid: Comedian & Disability Advocate; Author, Shiny Misfits RESOURCES:Watch the broadcast episode cut for time at our YouTube channel and airing on PBS stations across the country Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes:• “The Future is Disabled”: Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha. Watch / Download Podcast and Full Conversation•  Anita Cameron & Keith Jones on The Americans with Disabilities Act: A Civil Rights Milestone With Miles To Go. Watch•  Amanda Seales Takes the Heat: Speaking Out About Gaza & Hollywood. Watch / Download Podcast and Full ConversationRelated Articles and Resources:• “Shiny Misfits” Maysoon's graphic novel and audio version  available from Audible featuring the voice of Dave Matthews, and others.• Maysoon Zayid's Ted Talk• DISCO, a live interactive panel show hosted by Maysoon Zayid coming up February, 2015 at Joe's Pub in New York City. Full Episode Notes are located HERE. Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders, along with Sabrina Artel, Jeremiah Cothren, Veronica Delgado, Erika Harley, Janet Hernandez, Jeannie Hopper, Sarah Miller, Nat Needham, David Neuman, and Rory O'Conner. FOLLOW Laura Flanders and FriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraflandersandfriends/Blueky: https://bsky.app/profile/lfandfriends.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraFlandersAndFriends/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraflandersandfriendsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLRxVeYcB1H7DbuYZQG-lgLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauraflandersandfriendsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lauraflandersandfriendsACCESSIBILITY - The broadcast edition of this episode is available with closed captioned by clicking here for our YouTube Channel

Samuel Habib's goals are pretty typical for a 21-year-old. Moving out of his family's New Hampshire home. College. Establishing his career. Dating. Sex. Yet every rite of passage is fraught with challenges. Unexpected seizures and uncontrollable movements caused by his rare genetic disorder. Friends' homes that are inaccessible to his wheelchair. His labored speech and use of a communication device are barriers to a social life. He craves more independence and a family of his own one day. “But no one tells you how to be an adult,” he says, “let alone an adult with a disability.” Samuel is determined to avoid the statistical realities: unemployment, isolation, institutionalization. A turning point comes when he starts talking to disabled adults, who have been through all he is going through now. And when he begins to channel their insights, a roadmap for himself, and for other young adults like him, begins to take shape. Co-director Samuel Habib and Daniel Habib join us to talk about their collaboration , getting to know the wide range of activists, artists, athletes, and stage performers, including; Bob Williams, Ali Stoker, Lydia X.Z. Brown, Keith Jones - Cerbal Palsey, Maysoon Zayid, Andrew Peterson and human rights legend Judith (Judy) Heumann, as well as the opportunity to showcase how and why we all need to be better creating and sustaining a more inclusive society for all. For more go to: rideaheadfilm.com

July 2024 Solicitations Comic Reviews: DC Nightwing 113 (300) by Tom Taylor, Daniele Di Nicuolo, Marv Wolfman, Bruno Redondo, Adriano Lucas Marvel Giant-Size Hulk by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Andrea Broccardo, KJ Diaz Roxxon Presents: Thor by Al Ewing, Greg Land, Jay Leisten, Frank D'Armata Marvel Unlimited Infinity Paws 3 by Jason Loo, Nao Fuji Dark Horse Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures – Saber for Hire 1 by Cavan Scott, Rachael Stott, Nicola Righi Image 7174 AD 1 by T.P. Louise, Ashley Wood Boom Blow Away 1 by Zac Thompson, Nicola Izzo, Francesco Segala, Gloria Martinelli Dynamite Gargoyles Quest 1 by Greg Weisman, Pasquale Qualano ComiXology Hard Style Juice 1 by Clay McCormack, Ricardo Lopez Ortiz, Heather Moore Mad Cave Love Me: A Romance Story 1 by Francesca Perillo, Stefano Cardoselli, Lorenzo Scaramella Indy Intrusion by Ethan Sacks, Marco Lorenzana, Tatto Caballero Clown Motel Chapter 1: The Slim Reaper by Robert Brandt, Cal Davis OGNs In Perpetuity by Peter Hoey Harrowing by Kristen Kiesling, Rye Hickman Bad Dreams in the Night by Adam Ellis Puzzled by Pan Cooke Shiny Misfits by Maysoon Zayid, Shadia Amin Batcat Vol 2: Sink or Swim by Meggie Ramm Team Unihorn and Woolly: Attack of the Krill by Alexis Frederick-Frost Additional Reviews: X-Men '97 Ep6, Infinity Train, Bad Dream News: DC's Absolute Comics, Keanu Reeves is Shadow the Hedgehog, Marvel launches new line “Red Band” replacing MAX, casting for Ma and Pa Kent, Biker Mice from Mars details, Witchblade reboot, Absolute Power details, DC does away with AI covers, Blood Hunt to be offered free to retailers, release dates for the next two Molly Ostertag graphic novels, Witcher ending with season 5, Fallout renewed Am it Glenn? Trailers: Transformers One, Trap Comics Countdown (17 Apr 2024): 1.     Helen of Wyndhorn 2 by Tom King, Bilquis Evely, Mat Lopes 2.     Animal Pound 3 by Tom King, Peter Gross, Tamra Bonvillain 3.     Wonder Woman 8 by Tom King, Daniel Sampere, Tomeu Morey 4.     Superman 13 by Joshua Williamson, Rafa Sandoval, Alejandro Sanchez 5.     I Heart Skull-Crusher 2 by Josie Campbell, Alessio Zonno, Angel De Santiago 6.     Batman: Off-World 4 by Jason Aaron, Doug Mahnke, Jaime Mendoza, David Baron 7.     Nightwing 113 by Tom Taylor, Daniele Di Nicuolo, Marv Wolfman, Bruno Redondo, Adriano Lucas 8.     Roxxon Presents: Thor by Al Ewing, Greg Land, Jay Leisten, Frank D'Armata 9.     Jay Garrick: The Flash 6 by Jeremy Adams, Diego Olortegui, Luis Guerrero 10.  Spectacular Spider-Men 2 by Greg Weisman, Humberto Ramos, Victor Olazaba, Edgar Delgado  

Maysoon Zayid, Palestinian comedian, actress, graphic novel author and co-creator of the NY Arab-American Comedy Festival, joins us on the afikra podcast to talk all things comedy, Palestine, Arab-America, and advocating for the disabled community.Maysoon talks about how she grew up to be the confident, unapologetic, publicly Palestinian comedian we know and love today. She gives us an insight into the world of comedy: from testing new material, getting bored of making fun of Donald Trump, and being vilified as an Arab comedian in the United States. Finally, she tells us about her upcoming graphic novel "Shiny Misfits".Maysoon Zayid is a Palestinian comedian, actress, writer and disability advocate who was born and raised in New Jersey. She is the co-founder and co-executive producer of the New York Arab American Comedy Festival and The Muslim Funny Fest.Connect with Maysoon

What would you do if your historic talent show performance was upstaged by GASP your crush!?  And further what would you do if your "crush" then started telling people he saved you because of your disability!? This is the premise for the fantastic book 'Shiny Misfits' writen by Maysoon Zayid. Maysoon joins the podcast today to share the background on writing this particular book and emphasizes the continued importantance of representation in children's books. Enjoy! About Maysoon Zayid Maysoon Zayid is a comedian, actress, writer, and disability advocate. She is a graduate of Arizona State University and a Princeton Fellow. Maysoon is the co-founder/co-executive producer of the New York Arab American Comedy Festival and The Muslim Funny Fest. She was a full-time On Air Contributor to Countdown with Keith Olbermann and a columnist for The Daily Beast. She has appeared on 60 Minutes, CNN, ABC News, and Oprah Winfrey Networks. Maysoon had the most viewed TED Talk of 2014 and was thrilled to collaborate with Huda Beauty. As a professional comedian, Maysoon has sold out top New York clubs and has toured extensively at home and abroad. She was a headliner on the Arabs Gone Wild Comedy Tour and The Together Live Tour. Maysoon appeared alongside Adam Sandler in You Don't Mess With the Zohan and has written for Glamour magazine. She limped in New York Fashion Week and is a recurring character on General Hospital. She is the author of the best-selling memoir Find Another Dream and is collaborating with Scholastic on her debut comic book Shiny Misfits.   About 'Shiny Misfits' A sparkling story about friendship, fame, and fighting to write your own narrative,  SHINY MISFITS spotlights Bay Ann, a young Arab American Muslim girl with two tap shoes and a dream of the stage who, despite her awe-inspiring routine is reduced to her disability—cerebral palsy—after her wobble on stage goes viral. Bay Ann refuses to have her talent cast aside and teams up with her best friends to take her power back… while getting into a few capers along the way.   Make sure to check out the Dtalkspodcast.com website! Thanks to Empire Toys for this episode of the podcast! Nostalgia is something everyone loves and Empire Toys in Keller Texas is on nostalgia overload.   With toys and action figures from the 70's, 80's, 90's, and today, Empire Toys is a one-stop-shop for a trip down memory lane and a chance to reclaim what was once yours (but likely sold at a garage sale)   Check out Empire Toys on Facebook, Instagram, or at TheEmpireToys.com AND Thanks to Self Unbound for this episode of the podcast: Your quality of life: physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually, is a direct reflection of the level of abundant energy, ease, and connection your nervous system has to experience your life!    At Self Unbound, your nervous system takes center stage as we help unbind your limited healing potential through NetworkSpinal Care.    Access the first steps to your Unbound journey by following us on Facebook, Instagram, or at www.selfunbound.com   The DTALKS Podcast has also been ranked #9 in the "Top 40 Detox Podcast You Must Follow in 2020" according to Feedspot.com for our work in the Cultural Detox space. Thank you so much to the Feedspot team!  https://blog.feedspot.com/detox_podcasts/

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Episode NotesWelcome to Daughters Dishing! A special edition of the Daughters of Change Podcast featuring Maysoon Zayid, comedian, writer, actress, and disability advocate.  Wait, did I forget tap dancer?!I'm Marie Sola, founder of Daughters of Change.  Each month, Maysoon and I will dish about everything from cats to love and magic. Just two Daughters of Change, trying to figure it all out! Join us for the fun, laughter, and potentially some profound thoughts. You never know what we'll come up with – but hey, neither do we!In this episode, Maysoon and Marie dish about Maysoon's evil eye experience, good and evil (are we born that way?), redemption, and a little bit about the zombie apocalypse. Tune in for the full experience. Links to Check Out:Maysoon's websiteMaysoon Zayid & Huda Beauty - The Power of the Smile VideoMaysoon's Greatest HitsMaysoon on TwitterMaysoon on InstagramMaysoon on FacebookHardy Boat Cruises - The Puffin CruiseLink to Maysoon's Refinery29 ArticleFollow Daughters of Change:Website:Facebook:InstagramLinkedInMarie's LinkedIn:Daughters of Change Podcast Editor:  Sarah StaceySarah's LinkedIn Profile

In this podcast, My Disablity Roadmap Co-Directors Samuel Habib and Dan Habib introduce the 23-minute film that recently appeared in the New York Times. Following the film's audio, Dan interviews Samuel about his education, post-secondary transition, the process of making the film, and more. The podcast also features an extended conversation between Samuel and with one of his “mentors” featured in the film, comedian and actor Maysoon Zayid. Special Guests: Dan Habib and Samuel Habib.

Comedian, actress and disability rights advocate Maysoon Zayid joins Zerlina on the show to discuss the intersections of COVID and disabilities.

Welcome to Daughters Dishing! A special edition of the Daughters of Change Podcast featuring Maysoon Zayid, comedian, writer, actress, and disability advocate.  Wait, did I forget tap dancer?!I'm Marie Sola, founder of Daughters of Change.  Each month, Maysoon and I will dish about everything from cats to love and magic. Just two Daughters of Change, trying to figure it all out! Join us for the fun, laughter, and potentially some profound thoughts. You never know what we'll come up with – but hey, neither do we!In this episode, Maysoon and Marie dish about love, dating, marriage, and whatever else pops into their heads.  Did you know that there's a place in the desert where they send naughty monks to die?  Neither did Marie. Never a dull moment and always plenty to dish about. Links Mentioned in this podcast:Taybeh Brewing CompanyEvan Ruggiero - Lord Pegleg InstagramLinks to Check Out:Maysoon's websiteMaysoon Zayid & Huda Beauty - The Power of the Smile VideoMaysoon's Greatest HitsMaysoon on TwitterMaysoon on InstagramMaysoon on FacebookHardy Boat Cruises - The Puffin CruiseLink to Maysoon's Refinery29 ArticleFollow Daughters of Change:Website:Facebook:InstagramLinkedInMarie's LinkedIn:Daughters of Change Podcast Editor:  Sarah StaceySarah's LinkedIn Profile

Welcome to the first episode of  Daughters Dishing! A special edition of the Daughters of Change Podcast featuring Maysoon Zayid, comedian, writer, actress, and disability advocate. Wait, did I forget tap dancer?!Each month, Maysoon and I will dish about everything from cats to love and magic. Just two Daughters of Change, trying to figure it all out! Join us for the fun, laughter, and potentially some profound thoughts.  You never know what we'll come up with – but hey, neither do we!In this episode, Maysoon turns the tables and interviews me. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!We discuss:Seriously, I don't even know where to start. You just need to listen.Links Mentioned:Maysoon's websiteMaysoon Zayid & Huda Beauty - The Power of the Smile VideoMaysoon's Greatest HitsMaysoon on TwitterMaysoon on InstagramMaysoon on FacebookHardy Boat Cruises - The Puffin CruiseFollow Daughters of Change:Website:Facebook: InstagramLinkedInMarie's LinkedIn:Daughters of Change Podcast Editor:  Sarah StaceySarah's LinkedIn Profile 

Maysoon Zayid is a comedienne, actress, writer, disability advocate, and tap dancer. She is also a Doriva, which you'll find out about during the podcast.  We decided to go with the flow with this one, so jump on in and give it a listen.We discuss:Maysoon's Daughter of Change mother and her boomerang slipperHer dad and how he had a way of making each kid think they were his favorite (which they didn't figure out until after he died)How Maysoon ended up in comedy How she has accomplished everything she said she would - even though she says she hasn't yetAll the very cool projects Maysoon is currently involved inA bunch of other thingsAnd  just exactly why she is a DorivaLinks Mentioned:Maysoon's websiteMaysoon Zayid & Huda Beauty - The Power of the Smile VideoMaysoon's Greatest HitsMaysoon on TwitterMaysoon on InstagramMaysoon on FacebookFollow Daughters of Change:Website:Facebook: InstagramLinkedInMarie's LinkedIn:Daughters of Change Podcast Editor:  Sarah StaceySarah's LinkedIn Profile  

The governments of the US and Israel are negotiating terms for including Israel in the US Visa Waiver Program. Will these terms address Israel's restrictions on travel into and through Israel for Palestinian Americans, and Israel's harsh treatment of Palestinian and other Arab Americans who enter Israel?  Discussing these restrictions are two prominent Palestinian Americans, performing artist Maysoon Zayid and Hanna Hanania, a dentist and Palestinian rights activist.  Contact us: onir@peacenow.org Donate: https://peacenow.org/donate  

This week's guest is none other than Lauren's favourite (favourite human, favourite handbag designer, favourite badass comedian...) Eman El-Husseini. Eman speaks openly and hilariously and is real with us about the not-so-easy parts of coming out. Eman is a proud Palestinian, Muslim woman and speaks on her experiences coming out to her family, friends and fellow comedians. Eman is a comedian, podcast host and half of The El-Salomons - a love story of her and her wife Jess Salomon. Eman is joined by her mentor and friend Maysoon Zayid. Maysoon is an actress, comedian and disability advocate. Maysoon is the co-founder of the New York Arab American Comedy Festival where Eman and Maysoon met and have worked together many times. Their friendship is funny, honest and empowering. We are incredibly grateful for Eman sitting down to talk on the podcast. Eman is a role model and friend to Lauren, and having her on the podcast is a dream come true. *please note that Maysoon had to leave early as she is so popular so the ending might sound like we ignored her but we didn't we swear!!!! :) mail us: mydadstolemylimelight@gmail.com Follow the pod: Twitter / Instagram Creator/Producer/Host: Lauren Deborah Twitter / Instagram Writer/Audio Producer: Thomas Quirk Twitter / Instagram Art: Raphë Music: Shawn Kangro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actress, comedian, and activist Maysoon Zayid recounts how a cruel comment about her disability set her on a determined course to achieve a new dream.

"I very quickly realized that people that looked like me were not on TV. I didn't see disabled people who were visibly disabled. And if I did see a disabled person, they were white and were men." -Maysoon Zayid On this failed it! episode, host Erin Diehl has an impressive and comedic conversation with actress, comedian, writer, and disability advocate, Maysoon Zayid. You might've seen her on Don't Mess with the Zohan or her #1 TED talk in 2014. If you want some laughs, listen to this episode on how Maysoon doesn't let her the fact she has cerebral palsy stop her from achieving her lifelong dreams. Links from show discussions: Pat Mitchell Maysoon's Ted Talk WFH (Workshop From Home) Membership Maysoon's Book: Find Another Dream Maysoon Zayid is an actress, comedian, writer, and disability advocate. She is a graduate of and a Guest Comedian in Residence at Arizona State University. Maysoon is the co-founder/co-executive producer of the New York Arab American Comedy Festival and The Muslim Funny Fest. She was a full-time On Air Contributor to Countdown with Keith Olbermann and a columnist for The Daily Beast. She has most recently appeared on Oprah Winfrey Networks In Deep Shift, 60 Minutes, and CNN. Maysoon had the number one TED Talk of 2014 and was named 1 of 100 Women of 2015 by BBC. As a professional comedian, Maysoon has performed in top New York clubs and has toured extensively at home and abroad. She was a headliner on the Arabs Gone Wild Comedy Tour and The Muslims Are Coming Tour. Maysoon appeared alongside Adam Sandler in You Don't Mess with the the Zohan and limped in New York Fashion Week. She is a recurring character on General Hospital and the author & narrator of Find Another Dream. You can find her through her website, Twitter, and/or Instagram. Erin Diehl is the founder and Chief “Yes, And” officer of improve it! and host of the failed it! Podcast. She's a performer, facilitator and professional risk-taker who lives by the mantra, “get comfortable with the uncomfortable.” Through a series of unrelated dares, Erin has created improve it!, a unique professional development company that pushes others to laugh, learn and grow. Her work with clients such as United Airlines, PepsiCo, Groupon, Deloitte, Motorola, Walgreens, and The Obama Foundation earned her the 2014 Chicago RedEye Big Idea Award and has nominated her for the 2015-2019 Chicago Innovations Award. This graduate from Clemson University is a former experiential marketing and recruiting professional as well as a veteran improviser from the top improvisational training programs in Chicago, including The Second City, i.O. Theater, and The Annoyance Theatre. When she is not playing pretend or facilitating, she enjoys running by the lake and patio dinners with her husband and son, and their eight pound toy poodle, BIGG Diehl. You can follow the failed it! Podcast on Instagram and facebook, and you can follow Erin here on Instagram. We can't wait to connect with you online!

This week, we sat down with stand-up comedian, actress, and disability advocate Maysoon Zayid (@MaysoonZayid), who tells us about the hurdles of becoming an actress as a Palestinian-Muslim woman with Cerebral Palsy and the journey to landing a role on a TNT series. She also gives listeners her brutally honest relationship advice on our segment 50 Shades of Brown. Check out her TED talk “I got 99 problems...palsy is just one” and her web series “Advice You Don't Want to Hear.” Follow us @NoFlyListPod! Drop us a line at NoFlyListPod@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-no-fly-list/support

Zeinab Badawi speaks to comedian, actor and disability advocate Maysoon Zayid. She was born in the United States to Palestinian immigrant parents and since birth has been living with cerebral palsy - a condition which affects the brain and nervous system. She believes comedy has the power to transform lives by helping people overcome the disadvantages of being disabled. She also says her stand-up comedy shows help normalise the perceptions of Muslims when many seek to demonise them. Can comedy really do all that and where do you draw the line between what is funny and what is going too far?(Photo: Maysoon Zayid at the OZY FEST 2017. Credit: Brad Barket/Getty Images)

Comics Dhaya Lakshminarayanan, Karinda Dobbins, Maysoon Zayid, JADE (Just Another Disabled Entertainer) and Nina G. join me to talk about the highs and lows of 2017 and beyond, what they're looking forward to in 2018 and what it's like doing comedy as women whose multiple identities are so often under attack. It's wild, it's witty and it's informative. And special guest Eryn Mathewson, former producer of Women's Magazine and now director of ESPN's Rhoden Fellows Initiative, shares insights from the world of sports journalism and reflects on the continuing importance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The post Womens Magazine – January 1, 2018 appeared first on KPFA.

Comedian, actress and tap dancer, Maysoon Zayid joins us to discuss the ethics of comedy, discrimination, and General Hospital. The post There's No Clear Line in Comedy with Maysoon Zayid appeared first on Prindle Institute.

Comedian, actress and tap dancer, Maysoon Zayid joins us to discuss the ethics of comedy, discrimination, and General Hospital. The post There's No Clear Line in Comedy with Maysoon Zayid appeared first on Prindle Institute.

Nicole discusses the controversy over the new Charlie Hebdo cover, what is "offensive", FloriDUH and Chris Christie's latest scandal in the making. Today's guests are Susie Madrak of Crooks & Liars and comedian Maysoon Zayid

Nicole Sandler unpacks the plethora of news today - from the CIA admitting spying on the Senate, to the latest House GOP #fail, to the Israeli-Hamas insanity and more. Maysoon Zayid gives her perspective. In hour 2, it's a musical Flashback Friday double-header with Patty Griffin (from 1997) and Ben Folds Five (late '95), both in their first LA radio appearances.

Nicole talks more about the wake of the Santa Barbara massacre, and the wonderful twitter response with #YesAllWomen. Maysoon Zayid and @GottaLaff guest. Plus, Nicole talks about her problems with Ed Schultz.

And we're not just talking about the weather! After a really rough start, Nicole talks with Maysoon Zayid about her TED talk (and bigger issues). Nicole Belle joins in from Crooks & Liars for our first "Fools on the Hill" segment of the new year

Nicole helps expose the GOP's resurgent war on women. Maysoon Zayid joins in to talk about Ramadan, Amy Simon on the woman behind Planned Parenthood, and John Amato on the GOP's refusal to govern and media malpractice. Of course, there was some Zimmerman trial talk too (sorry!)

Nicole talks about yesterday's filibuster by Sen Rand Paul of the Brennan confirmation over Obama's drone policy with Emptywheel's Marcy Wheeler. PCCC's Adam Green talks about the Grayson/Takano letter demanding no cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security, and Maysoon Zayid joins in for her regular Thursday morning appearance for the last time.

Nicole Sandler discusses the new trend of arresting school kids for offenses that used to merit detention or suspension with journalist Chase Madar. Maysoon Zayid weighs in with an Oscar postscript. And Nicole talks about yesterday's Senate guns hearing and SCOTUS on the Voting Rights Act too.

Nicole talks about Citizens United and overturning it with MoveToAmend.org's David Cobb. Maysoon Zayid joins in to talk Oscar (both Pistorius and the awards being handed out Sunday)

Happy Valentines Day! Nicole talks guns in the news (from Christopher Dornan to Wayne LaPierre to Oscar Pistorius...). Plus energy & climate with Richard Heinberg, and SOTU, GH and more with Maysoon Zayid

Nicole speaks with HuffPost's Joshua Hersh about the Drone white paper and today's Brennan CIA confirmation hearings, and Maysoon Zayid about everything else

Nicole gives an update on the efforts to fix the filibuster. Marcy Wheeler (emptywheel.net) tells about yesterday's Hillary Clinton testimony on Benghazi, and Maysoon Zayid joins in for serious discussion and some laughs too

Nicole talks about Morning Joe's TV meltdown. Plus Journalist Mark Taylor Canfield on the FBI labeling Occupy as a terrorist organization, Code Pink's Medea Benjamin on Drones, Brennan, NRA, Gitmo & more, and comedian/actress Maysoon Zayid on the Oscar nominations

Nicole welcomes Congressman Alan Grayson back to Congress, and talks about newly sworn in Senators Warren, Baldwin, and others... AlterNet's Joshua Holland talks about the cliffy deal, filibuster and more, and comedian/actress Maysoon Zayid joins in to talk about Current's sale to Al Jazeera and more

Nicole recaps some of the stupidist things said by politicians in 2012. Jason Leopold tells of the FOIA documents just released detailing OWS surveillance, and Maysoon Zayid talks about her stalker and how Muslims celebrate Christmas (or not)

Jacob Dean and Skeptical Scott fill in for Nicole and talk about the most important part of the "fiscal cliff" debate that nobody is really talking about: the dangers of negotiations. Plus actress, comedian, and writer Maysoon Zayid joins us to talk about all sorts of news you need to know and we take your calls live on what are the best accomplishments of 2012 and more. Recorded live 12/20/2012

Nicole recaps last night's 12-12-12 concert. Speaks with MI blogger Chris Savage @elclectablog about the Fox video editing, Howie Klein about the fiscal negotiations, Boca Britany and Maysoon Zayid too.

On the day that marijuana becomes legal for recreational use in Washington state, Nicole speaks with Marijuana Majority's Tom Angell. Plus, "Unintentionally Funny Fox", Maysoon Zayid and SoFloRadio's Jorge Rodgriguez

Nicole gets all the details on today's suprise strike by NYC fast food workers. Guests are Camille Rivera of United NY. Plus Russ Baker of whowhatwhy.com and comedian/actress Maysoon Zayid

Nicole bids goodbye to her nemesis congressman Allen West with an audio montage. She welcomes her favorite Congressman - Alan Grayson back to Congress when he guests on the show. Plus "The House That I Live In" director Eugene Jarecki talks about the failed War on Drugs, and comedian/actress Maysoon Zayid

Nicole talks with Alternet's Adele Stan and New Jersey's Maysoon Zayid about Sandy and the election. Nicole's birthday is Sunday, and her wish is that everyone get out and vote... for President Obama

Nicole discusses how humor is an effective tool in elections, and applauds Stephen Colbert's offer of teabagging Trump! Guests are Ben & Jerry's Ben Cohen talking about StampStampede.org, NYCC's Greg Basta on Occupy the Boardroom, and comedian Maysoon Zayid

Nicole Sandler talks with Stacy Malkan of CA Right to Know about GMO's, Greg Palast on his breaking news story about Mitt Romney profiting (big time) from the auto rescue(!), and comedian Maysoon Zayid, and read Springsteen's statement of support for Obama (added bonus on the blog: his live set today at Ohio rally)

Nicole talks about the Romney connection to some of this years' electronic voting machines and tonight's VP debate! Guests are Craig Unger, author of "Boss Rove" and comedian Maysoon Zayid

Nicole recaps last night's first 2012 presidential debate with listener calls and comedian/actress Maysoon Zayid

Nicole speaks with MI8 congressional candidate Lance Enderle and our new regular Thursday morning guest, Maysoon Zayid. Plus, our first weekly call in segment got a little heated.

Nicole talks about life in general... messaging with Anat Shenker-Osario, author of "Don't Buy It", and hangs with actress/comedian Maysoon Zayid

Nicole updates us on the latest from Libya, Egypt and Yemen. Guests are journalist Greg Palast on making your vote count, and comedian/actress Maysoon Zayid