Podcasts about swara

The Simpsons, South Park, Family Guy, American Dad, and more all-American animated adult tv comedies have graced our screens for decades, mercilessly interrogating the all-American life and if it's all it's cracked up to be. But rarely do we get one of these series from an Arab and Muslim perspective, until now with Ramy Youssef and Pam Brady's #1 Happy Family USA, featuring the Egyptian-American Hussein family, including young insecure Rumi (Ramy Youssef), his wildly insecure father Hussein (also Ramy Youssef), his caring and overburdened mother Sharia (Salma Hindy), overachieving and closeted older sister Mona (Alia Shawkat), conservative Grandpa (Azhar Usman), and niqabi and free-spirited Grandma (Randa Jarrar). Set in the early 2000s in New Jersey, right around an astronomically horrible national event, we watch the Hussein family deal with the outlandish racism, surveillance, and Islamophobia every single day, and their own outlandish efforts to deal with it. All characters and the animation style were designed by Iraqi-British data journalist Mona Chalabi. Joined by our friend Nadia Osman, we discuss the series and why it's a landmark for SWANA and Muslim representation, the great casting news about Lee Cronin's The Mummy, give our recommendations, and much more.   Spoilers for all of #1 Happy Family USA throughout   Donate to Anera  Donate to help Sudanese people feeling geopolitical violence Support the Palestinian American Medical Association (PAMA) and families in Gaza Islamic Relief USA: Support Families in Palestine   Our music is composed by Ashley Hefnawy. You can find more of her music here. We are a proud member of the Hard NOC podcast family. Swara's interview with Nadia and Ali Nasser on Lee Cronin's The Mummy Follow Nadia on BlueSky @msnadiaosman.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: @TheMiddleGeeks Subscribe to The Middle Geeks on Hard NOC Media Please support us on Patreon!  

This week, Alex and Swara talk about what art could look like without the shackles of capitalism and how public arts funding would change what kind of art gets produced. 

This week, Alex, Jason, and Swara talk about what Oscar bait really means, whether filmmakers can make good art while chasing awards, and what they're hopeful for in the future of the Academy.

Mo Season 2 comes three years after its first, and so much has changed for Palestine in the real world. Yet Mo Amer and his team keep Season 2 directly after the first, honing in on Mo Najjar's personal journey that so reflects Mo Amer's own family refugee story in Texas. Our friends Tariq Ra'ouf and Kate Sánchez of But Why Tho? join us to discuss Season 2, how well it does at portraying Texas and the Palestinian experience, why the series is so cathartic right now, and much more.   Follow Tariq on Instagram @tariq_raouf Follow Kate on BlueSky @ohmymithrandir.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: @TheMiddleGeeks Follow Swara on Bluesky @spiderswarz.bsky.social   Tariq's interview with AJ+ Kate's review of Mo Season 2 Swara's piece for The New Arab on food sovereignty   Donate to Anera to help Lebanon Donate to Oxfam's Lebanon Appeal Donate to Baitulmaal's Lebanon aid Decolonize Palestine Donate to help Sudanese people feeling geopolitical violence Support the Palestinian American Medical Association (PAMA) and families in Gaza Islamic Relief USA: Support Families in Palestine   Our music is composed by Ashley Hefnawy. You can find more of her music here. We are a proud member of the Hard NOC podcast family. Subscribe to The Middle Geeks on Hard NOC Media Please support us on Patreon!

This week, Alex, Jason, and Swara have fun with data: "Wrappeds," stats, metadata tagging, and the secret to enjoying Letterboxd!

As the genocide in Gaza tragically continues, so does Palestinian resilience and resistance, including and especially in artistry and cinema. Now set to release nationwide in theaters January 3rd, via Watermelon Pictures, with legendary director Michael Moore as its executive producer, From Ground Zero, a compilation of 22 documentaries from Gaza and directed by Rashid Masharawi, is making more and more waves. Palestinian activist and writer Andrew Kadi joins us to review the documentary, give reflections on the state of Palestinian activism and filmmaking in 2024 and beyond, and much more in our wide-ranging discussion.   Follow Andrew on Bluesky @imak48.bsky.social and Twitter @imAK48   Our music is composed by Ashley Hefnawy. You can find more of her music here.   We are a proud member of the Hard NOC podcast family.   Swara's piece for The New Arab: Key moments and themes from the 2024 DC Palestinian Film and Arts Festival   Donate to Anera to help Lebanon Donate to Oxfam's Lebanon Appeal Donate to Baitulmaal's Lebanon aid Decolonize Palestine Donate to help Sudanese people feeling geopolitical violence Support the Palestinian American Medical Association (PAMA) and families in Gaza Islamic Relief USA: Support Families in Palestine   Follow us on Twitter: @TheMiddleGeeks Follow Swara on Bluesky @spiderswarz.bsky.social Subscribe to The Middle Geeks on Hard NOC Media Please support us on Patreon!

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Alex, Kate, and Swara discuss American live-action remakes, whether they can ever work, and if remaking foreign language films into English is ever a good idea.

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Alex, Swara, and Charles talk about the Joy of Missing Out, why they miss things, and why sometimes that can feel pretty good.

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This week, Alex, Kate, and Swara get in the boxing ring yet again to bout over binge models versus weekly models for television releases.

This meditation explores bringing our Swara - the flow through the right solar and left lunar aspects of consciousness - into balance.  In yoga this is traditionally done through  harmonising the flow through our left and right nostril where the streams of these subtle breath channels terminate. When our stimulating and generative solar swara  comes into a supportive balance with our spacious and receptive lunar swara, divisiveness and separation can heal.  Entering this sanctuary within, duality and conflict begins to soften, even dissolve and we are left with a deep sense of wholeness and interconnectedness. This is a live recording from Kia's In-depth Development Training in Paris. It is best experienced with headphones to allow for a multi-dimensional listening. With Love and Blessings/kia & yotamFor more info about Kia´s International Workshop Schedule, Trainings, Retreats and Global Sangha, please visit: http://mysoreyogaparis.comInstagram: mysoreyogaparis For more free resources please sign up to our newsletter: https://www.mysoreyogaparis.com/newsletter-sign-upMore music by Yotam can be found at: https://www.yotamagam.com/music

CW: This episode discusses child abuse and sexual abuse at great length. This week, Alex, Neysha, and Swara talk about the ongoing Cinema for Gaza fundraiser and the documentary "Quiet on Set."    

In this inspiring episode of "Chasing Creativity," host Kiran Manral sits down with the remarkable Swara Patel, a passionate dance instructor who embarked on a transformative journey into teaching after the birth of her second child. Join Kiran as she unravels the tale of Swara's rhythmic resurgence, discovering the profound impact that dance has had on both her personal life and her vibrant community.

We welcome back our friends Jasmin and Isa to discuss Assassin's Creed Mirage, a sprawling action-adventure game from Ubisoft set in 9th Century Abbasid Baghdad, that tells the story of Basim Ibn Ishaq (Lee Majdoub) and his mentor Roshan (Shohreh Aghdashloo). We go into detail on why this game is the the best Iraqi, Arab, Persian, Muslim, and SWANA representation we've ever seen in gaming, and why the story and setting resonated with us so much. Beware of spoilers later the conversation. We also discuss the tragic news of the unfolding Israeli genocide in Gaza, and what we can keep doing to support Palestinians and work towards a Free Palestine.   Full Spoilers for the ending of Assassin's Creed Mirage from 1:01:00-1:17:31 Come join us at our panel at Awesome Con in Washington, DC, 'The State of SWANA Representation in Pop Culture,' March 9th, 2:30-3:15 at the Walter E. Convention Center!   Decolonize Palestine Support the Palestinian American Medical Association (PAMA) and families in Gaza Six ways you can support Palestinians in Gaza Islamic Relief USA: Support Families in Palestine Masha Gessen's piece in The New Yorker: 'In the Shadow of the Holocaust'   Swara's piece on Assassin's Creed Mirage for But Why Tho? Swara's interview with Shohreh Aghdashloo for But Why Tho? Swara's interview with Lee Majdoub and Narrative Director Sarah Beaulieu for But Why Tho?   Our music is composed by Ashley Hefnawy. You can find more of her music here. We are a proud member of the Hard NOC podcast family. Follow us on online @TheMiddleGeeks Follow Jasmin online @jasminjoestar Follow Isa online @evilcleverdog Subscribe to The Middle Geeks on Hard NOC Media Please support us on Patreon!

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If this week's episode was a cereal it would be Oops All Recommendations. Listen along as Alex, Swara, and Adrian share the things that have them excited. From manga to TV to games and beyond, if you're looking for something to love we've got you covered. 

This week, Alex, Kate, and Swara skip the news, skip the jokes, and get serious. Whether it's saying, "it's a great year for gaming," when every studio is laying off developers, talking about movies during a strike, or having podcasts while a genocide is being allowed to happen, how do we keep talking about pop culture when the world is so...bad? It's a tough question and one we've been grappling with and today, we talk about it.  How do you keep talking about pop culture when the world is on fire? When everything so terrible that it's hard to keep going? We try to give you our answers.

As a young autistic girl, Swara Swami could sing before she could speak. Now Swara is a music therapist and singer who advocates for mental health and autism awareness on her social media. Swara has her Bachelors in Music Therapy from Berklee College of Music and is currently doing her Masters in Expressive Arts Therapy specializing in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Lesley University. She has worked with several well-known Indian musical artists as part of the Berklee Indian Ensemble, where she also performed on a Grammy-nominated album.   During this episode, you will hear Swara talk about: What it was like growing up as an autistic girl in India   How neurodivergence is viewed in India What inspired her to become a music therapist, and the challenges she has faced working in the music therapy field Her experience as a student who has studied and lived in several different countries Her singing experience, including her performance on a Grammy-nominated album Why she advocates for autism and mental health awareness Follow Swara on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. Watch the video of this interview on YouTube. Read the episode transcript. Follow the Beyond 6 Seconds podcast in your favorite podcast player! Subscribe to the FREE Beyond 6 Seconds newsletter for early access to new episodes! Support this podcast at BuyMeACoffee.com/Beyond6Seconds and get a shout-out on a future episode! *Disclaimer: The views, guidance, opinions, and thoughts expressed in Beyond 6 Seconds episodes are solely mine and/or those of my guests, and do not necessarily represent those of my employer or other organizations.*

This week Alex is joined by Swara and Adrian to discuss the state of Twitter, the Grimace Shake, and how to handle things that maybe didn't age great. From the Problem with Apu to the Breakfast Club to Transformers, there's a bit of everything here.

With Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny's release, and taking place in Morocco, we simply have to review it. Our friends Nadia Osman and Zaina Ujayli join us once again to discuss Dial of Destiny, and whether it does better by North African peoples than it did in the past (spoiler alert: not so much.) Why does this keep happening, and why did director James Mangold dive into Orientalism and whitewashing once again? Also, why is there so much GGI? We also discuss the news of the Dune Part Two trailer and how its own appropriation and Orientalism of SWANA and Muslim cultural aspects is part of an ongoing narrative in Hollywood, give our recommendations, and much more!   Read Swara's Feature for The New Arab, 'Can Indiana Jones overcome its Orientalist Past?   Decolonize Palestine   Our music is composed by Ashley Hefnawy. You can find more of her music here.   We are a proud member of the Hard NOC podcast family.   Follow Zaina on Twitter @zainaujayli and Nadia @msnadiaosman and on BlueSky @msnadiaosman.   Follow us on Twitter: @TheMiddleGeeks, @MaeAbdu, @spiderswarz, and follow Swara on BlueSky @spiderswarz.   Follow us on Instagram @TheMiddleGeeks   Subscribe to The Middle Geeks on Hard NOC Media   Please support us on Patreon!

A couple weeks ago, we brought you a non-spoiler review of The Flash on our YouTube channel. Now that the movie is out, Keith and Swara dig into all of the spoilers and top secret cameos they couldn't divulge before on this week's Hard NOC Life! Hard NOC Life is brought to you by Paramount+. Get lost in new seasons and new series you won't find anywhere else on Paramount+. Try it FREE! https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/4058705/1001331/3065 This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use the code HARDNOC to get 10% off and Free Shipping on your order at https://go.goli.com/hardnoc All this and more on Hard NOC Life! Watch it on your screen, hit "play," and check this. Subscribe to all of the podcasts in the Hard NOC Media family on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, NPR One, Spotify, and now on Stitcher Radio! Support us on GoFundMe and Patreon! Buy merch on TeePublic! Subscribe to our YouTube channel! As always, our official theme music is brought to you by the super team of Adam WarRock and Chops.

On this episode of Hard NOC Life, Keith and special guest host Swara break down the series finale of The Flash and the end of the Arrowverse. For the first time in over two decades, The CW will not feature any superhero programming in its fall lineup. Swara also shares his thoughts on Disney's remake of The Little Mermaid. In Nerd Poppin, Swara recommends Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai and Keith mourns the passing of Tina Turner. Hard NOC Life is brought to you by Paramount+. Get lost in new seasons and new series you won't find anywhere else on Paramount+. Try it FREE! https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/4058705/1001331/3065 This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use the code HARDNOC to get 10% off and Free Shipping on your order at https://go.goli.com/hardnoc All this and more on Hard NOC Life! Watch it on your screen, hit "play," and check this. Subscribe to all of the podcasts in the Hard NOC Media family on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, NPR One, Spotify, and now on Stitcher Radio! Support us on GoFundMe and Patreon! Buy merch on TeePublic! Subscribe to our YouTube channel! As always, our official theme music is brought to you by the super team of Adam WarRock and Chops.

Disney isn't stopping it's live actions any time soon, and the latest may just set a new standard! In this episode, But Why Tho? reviews The Little Mermaid (2023) and discuss what works about this live-action, what could be better, and whether or not you should head to the theater to see it. Kate's score? A 5/10, but Swara gives it an 8/10 - find out their differences and what they agree on. Follow Kate: https://twitter.com/ohmymithrandir Follow Swara: https://twitter.com/spiderswarz Want to read a full review? Head here: https://butwhytho.net/2023/05/the-little-mermaid-review/

This week we dig into the Microsoft x Activision acquisition, Disney vs the fascist, and top it all off by talking about concept fatigue — is it real? Alex, Kate, and Swara discuss what concepts get beaten into the ground and how we can fix it.

Keith welcomes Swara back to the podcast to dish on his recent interview with the legendary Emma Thompson and her new movie, What's Love Got to Do With It. They also break down the latest Flash and Transformers trailers, plus the nightmare fuel that is The Little Mermaid's "live action" animals. Hard NOC Life is brought to you by Paramount+. Get lost in new seasons and new series you won't find anywhere else on Paramount+. Try it FREE! https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/4058705/1001331/3065 This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use the code HARDNOC to get 10% off and Free Shipping on your order at https://go.goli.com/hardnoc All this and more on Hard NOC Life! Watch it on your screen, hit "play," and check this. Subscribe to all of the podcasts in the Hard NOC Media family on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, NPR One, Spotify, and now on Stitcher Radio! Support us on GoFundMe and Patreon! Buy merch on TeePublic! Subscribe to our YouTube channel! As always, our official theme music is brought to you by the super team of Adam WarRock and Chops.

For the 300th(!!!) episode of Hard NOC Life, Keith and Britney are joined by The Middle Geeks host Swara to grapple with loving the Flash Super Bowl trailer and share their honest thoughts on Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use the code HARDNOC to get 10% off and Free Shipping on your order at https://go.goli.com/hardnoc During the month of February, our friends at Black Nerds Create are hosting their Sixth annual Black Magical History Month, a celebration of Black magical stories, characters, and fans. Head over to their website and sign up for their newsletter to stay up to date on the events, challenges, and community turn ups coming this Black History Month. https://blacknerdscreate.com/bmhm/ All this and more on Hard NOC Life! Watch it on your screen, hit "play," and check this. Subscribe to all of the podcasts in the Hard NOC Media family on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, NPR One, Spotify, and now on Stitcher Radio! Support us on GoFundMe and Patreon! Buy merch on TeePublic! Subscribe to our YouTube channel! As always, our official theme music is brought to you by the super team of Adam WarRock and Chops.

What is the first word that comes to your mind when you hear the word, ‘Refugee?' Do you think - “illegal', ‘undocumented', or something “unwanted'?; all these words have a negative connotation to them. Why have we categorized some humans as illegal? These are people who fled their homeland in the face of conflict and war, fearing for their lives. Or do we think of them as illegal because they don't have any documentation, and can we actually do something about it? You are listening to News and Views, and in this episode, we will be speaking to Swara Bhaskar, an award-winning actor and an advocate of secularism and human rights. We spoke to her about refugees, her activism, her support of the Bharat Jodo Yatra, and the cost she pays to stand up for what she believes in. 

Actor Swara Bhasker talks to Harinder Baweja about participating in the Bharat Jodo Yatra, the cost of speaking up and dealing with fear.

China's concerns over Auli joint exercises are disingenuous, Actor Swara Bhasker joins Rahul Gandhi in Bharat Jodo Yatra, Foreign national harassed on Mumbai street during live streaming, two arrested and other top news in this bulletin.

We welcome Zaina onto the podcast for us to review The Swimmers! Yusra and Sara Mardini are two real-life Syrian refugee sisters whose riveting and raw story has now been put to the screen in Sally El Hosaini's The Swimmers, streaming now on Netflix. How well does the story do at conveying the visceral experience of refugees? What do we think of the characters as they're translated from real life? What do we hope non-Arab and non-SWANA audiences take from this film? We also discuss Zaina's career as a screenwriter, give our recommendations, and much more.   Swara's interview with Director Sally El Hosaini for Nerds of Color Read Hanna Flint's "The Swimmers" review on Time Out Pre-order Strong Female Character in the U.S. Follow Zaina on Twitter @zainaujayli. Our music is composed by Ashley Hefnawy. You can find more of her music here. We are a proud member of the Hard NOC podcast family. Follow us on Twitter: @TheMiddleGeeks, @MaeAbdu, @spiderswarz Follow us on Instagram @TheMiddleGeeks Subscribe to The Middle Geeks on Hard NOC Media Please support us on Patreon!

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In this farewell episode, CJ and Swara close the final chapter of Into The Spider-Cast. While a bittersweet ending, we had a blast doing the podcast and reminisce about our favorite moments and experiences doing the pod. Thank you all for taking this journey with us, and stay tuned for what's next for us!    Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and Instagram @intothespidercast.   Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @spiderswarz.  

  Wendy, Carolyn, and Toni are joined by special guest Swara to discuss the fourth episode of Neil Gaiman's Sandman adaptation on Netflix. The Sandman is #1 on Netflix in 80 countries. The iconic series is currently streaming. For returning subscribers of Swamp Thing Radio; stay subscribed as all the feeds will be rebranded into Sandman Podcast! For new listeners: subscribe to the links below and follow the podcast on social media! Find Sandman Podcast on: Social Media: Facebook – @Sandman_Podcast – Instagram Subscribe: Apple Podcasts – Stitcher Radio – YouTube – DC TV Podcasts – Google Podcasts – iHeartRadio – Spotify – Amazon Music – Podchaser – TuneIn – Podcast Index Contact: TheSandmanPodcast@gmail.com Support: TeePublic Store  

Isa and Maznah join us to discuss the final two episodes and the entire first season of the MCU's Ms. Marvel. How well did the show do at portraying Kamala's family, culture, and religion? What do we think of the Clandestines and the overall handling of them in the show? What do we make of *that* twist at the end, and what it means for Kamala Khan going forward in the MCU? We discuss all that and more in our wide-ranging discussion of the entire show, give our recommendations, and much more!   Spoilers for all of Ms. Marvel Season 1 throughout.   Follow Isa on Twitter @EvilCleverDog, on Instagram @EvilCleverDog and her YouTube channel EvilCleverDog.   Follow Maznah on Twitter @MaznahShz, check out her Den of Geek interview with series director Shameen Obaid-Chinoy here, and her Spotify Playlist of Pakistani Hits.   Swara's io9 review of the finale   Our music is composed by Ashley Hefnawy. You can find more of her music here.   We are a proud member of the Hard NOC podcast family.   Follow us on Twitter: @TheMiddleGeeks, @MaeAbdu, @spiderswarz   Subscribe to The Middle Geeks on Hard NOC Media Please support us on Patreon!

Ms. Marvel is ramping up in its plot, and we're joined by writer and longtime Ms. Marvel fan Maryam Ahmad to discuss episodes 3-4. How good is the series doing at portraying Pakistani, South Asian, and Muslim cultures? How good are the family scenes? What do we think of the villains and the constant twists and turns with them and Kamala's powers? Why was the wedding so amazing? What do we think the show could do better at this point with only two episodes left? We also give our recommendations and much more in this wide ranging conversation.   Spoilers for the episodes 3 and 4 of Ms. Marvel throughout.   Check out Maryam's coverage of Ms. Marvel and other topics for Nerdist here!   Swara's explanation of Djinn for Polygon   Our music is composed by Ashley Hefnawy. You can find more of her music here.   We are a proud member of the Hard NOC podcast family.   Follow us on Twitter: @TheMiddleGeeks, @MaeAbdu, @spiderswarz   Subscribe to The Middle Geeks on Hard NOC Media   Please support us on Patreon!

We invite you to listen to this love filled episode with your grandparents. Swara leads with her well researched NerdOut, Ari interviews his grandparents, Leela from Newsy Pooloozi and & her friends answer the question "What do you love most about your grandparents?" and Ari visits his Nana's retirement community. We then invite you to play a trivia game, entertain you with an extra Bizarre ASMR, and finally, our very special super grand bad dad with Swara the great's grand dad.  Thanks and we hope you enjoy it (:

Keith and Dominic are off this week, so Britney has invited her former Black Lightning Podcast co-host Vanessa Shark to discuss the finale of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Swara returns once again to discuss the latest Ms. Marvel. As mentioned on the podcast, donate to the Wild West Access Fund of Nevada here: https://www.wildwestfund.org/ You can also donate to local abortion funds via the National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/ Friends of the NOC get their first month of podcast hosting for free when they sign up at https://libsyn.com and use the code FRIEND Get a FREE one-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND five FREE travel packs with your first purchase of Athletic Greens by visiting https://athleticgreens.com/EMERGING This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use the code HARDNOC to get 10% off and Free Shipping on your order at https://go.goli.com/hardnoc All this and more on Hard NOC Life! Watch it on your screen, hit "play," and check this. Subscribe to all of the podcasts in the Hard NOC Media family on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, NPR One, Spotify, and now on Stitcher Radio! Support us on GoFundMe and Patreon! Buy merch on TeePublic! Subscribe to our YouTube channel! As always, our official theme music is brought to you by the super team of Adam WarRock and Chops.

Ms. Marvel is here! We discuss the first two episodes of the series, discussing how wonderful Iman Vellani is in the main role, how well the series does at portraying Kamala and her family and friends, how well it does on portraying Islam, and where it can do better in certain fronts. We also discuss the exciting news that Abubakr Ali is starring in Billy Porter's Anything's Possible for Amazon Prime, give our recommendations, and much more!   Donate to our fundraiser for Palestine and join us June 25th on the Nerds of Color Twitch Channel for our all day livestream!   Spoilers for the first two episodes of Ms. Marvel throughout.   Mae's review of the first two episodes for ScreenRant   Swara's review of the first episode for io9   Swara's review of the second episode for io9   Our music is composed by Ashley Hefnawy. You can find more of her music here.   We are a proud member of the Hard NOC podcast family.   Follow us on Twitter: @TheMiddleGeeks, @MaeAbdu, @spiderswarz   Subscribe to The Middle Geeks on Hard NOC Media   Please support us on Patreon!

Y'all, we need a break. Doing the podcast is fun, but a lot of work. So, we're doing a Summer reset. CJ and Swara explain all in this mini-episode. We'll see y'all back in the Fall!   Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and Instagram @intothespidercast.   Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @spiderswarz.   Support local Black Lives Matter chapters and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.

Welcome back & thanks for joining us for the 1st episode of season 3 - songwriting.  Our new co-hosts Chloe & Swara join Ari in an exploration of this expressive form of art.  Chloe leads with a ‘Nerd Out' as she walks us through her songwriting process, Swara takes us to her park where kids answer the question ‘what instrument do you think is underestimated or misunderstood?'. We turn this question into a game and of course include for you ‘bizarre ASMR' & ‘Bad Dad' segments, cause this podcast is for silly feel good fun!    The headliner for this episode is a songwriter we've admired for years and think you will enjoy meeting. Laurie Berkner's joyous outlook and engaging presence fill this episode with good vibes.    The good times keep on rolling as guest Miss Lynn of What If World pops in And Dan Saks of Noodle Loaf shares his insight on the bigger picture We hope you enjoy this episode & that it might even help encourage the songwriter in you! Cover Art Photo by Pixabay Design by Tal Kelly Produced by Art & Light Society

We're back! After our hiatus, we're not talking about the Morbius film (or at least Swara isn't since he refuses to go to theaters to see it) and we discuss the second cohort of episodes in the Neogenic Nightmare arc of Spider-Man The Animated Series that features not only Morbius, but Blade and the Punisher as well! Why is this such a great adaptation? How is Peter pushed to his brink here? CJ also gives his thoughts on the Morbius fim, we discuss the first two episodes of Moon Knight, and much more!    Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and Instagram @intothespidercast.   Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @spiderswarz.   Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.

Dominic and Britney are joined by our very own Swara to break down episode two of Disney+'s Moon Knight and continue the debate over Kamala Khan's power set in the latest Ms. Marvel promo. Then, newest NOC Lyra interviews Bridgerton star Simone Ashley about representing on the popular Netflix series before the crew speculates about what Ezra Miller's predicament means for the future of The Flash in the DCEU. This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use the code HARDNOC to get 10% off and Free Shipping on your order at https://go.goli.com/hardnoc All this and more on Hard NOC Life! Watch it on your screen, hit "play," and check this. Subscribe to all of the podcasts in the Hard NOC Media family on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, NPR One, Spotify, and now on Stitcher Radio! Support us on GoFundMe and Patreon! Buy merch on TeePublic! Subscribe to our YouTube channel! As always, our official theme music is brought to you by the super team of Adam WarRock and Chops.

Shayan Sobhian, AKA Behrad Tarazi of  Legends of Tomorrow, joins Swara to discuss his upcoming episode, "This is Gus"! They talk about how Shayan relates to his character, the importance and impact of representation, and how Behrad may be developing this season. Enjoy listening!  This is a podcast form of the interview published here for The Nerds of Color.  

Tala Ashe, who plays our favorite superhero on tv Zari Tarazi, joins Swara for a discussion of the next Legends of Tomorrow episode, "The Ex-Factor"! They talk about the importance of Iranian, MENA, and Muslim representation, where Zari's journey goes this season, and the experience of working on a show as exciting as Legends. Enjoy!    This is a podcast form of the interview published here for Nerds of Color.   We are a proud member of the Hard NOC podcast family.   Follow Tala on Twitter @TalaAshe.   Follow us on Twitter: @TheMiddleGeeks, @MaeAbdu, @spiderswarz   Subscribe to The Middle Geeks on Hard NOC Media

Why do you get embarrassed? Is there someone or something that makes you want to blush, scream or hide? This topic took us into fun and unexpected directions. Kid interview: Swara, the great!    Bad Dad takeover: Rasa and Jeremy of You Must Know Everything Don't forget to ask them your vexing question.   Cover art by Martha    Contributions: Lily, Eva, and  Jess and Laura from The Modern Mamas Podcast   Link to Kids Listen Activity Podcast: Video Games

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We have a PACKED episode this month. After discussing some excellent and exciting MENA entertainment news, Mae and Swara review Netflix's The Old Guard, which is directed by the incredible Gina Prince-Bythewood and stars one of our favorite MENA actors Marwan Kenzari! But before that, we have an open and frank discussion about "cancel culture," why it scares powerful and privileged white people so much, and how if they just actually devoted themselves to be better people they wouldn't have to worry about being "canceled." Enjoy listening!   Spoilers for The Old Guard being at 1:12:00.   Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes   MelinaPendulum's video on why she's done with Harry Potter Mae's article on Danielle Panabaker's problematic actions and silence Roxy's article: Marwan Kenzari in "The Old Guard" is the Brown Romantic Lead We've Been Demanding   We are a proud member of the Hard NOC podcast family. Follow us on Twitter: @TheMiddleGeeks, @MaeAbdu, @swarzseawalker Subscribe to The Middle Geeks on Hard NOC Media