Aqsa Altaf, director of the Disney+ short “American Eid”, joins us from LA! She talks to Sikandar and Sofia about growing up in a migrant community in Kuwait and becoming the breadwinner of her family at the age of 18. Aqsa also discusses moving to the US, her short film “One Small Step”, working with child actors, and the barriers that those of lower socioeconomic status face while pursuing the arts. We also celebrate being named one of the Best 20 Muslim Podcasts by Feedspot, woo!
Read MoreShahjehan Khan, co-founder of The Kominas and the host of the “King of the World” podcast, joins us from Boston! Shahj opens up about his early life and struggles with anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. He also discusses the beginning of The Kominas and their early notoriety, meeting Riz Ahmed, and being featured in the documentary “The Birth of Punk Islam: Taqwacore”.
Read MoreThis week on the podcast Sofia and Sikandar had a chance to speak with Sue Obeidi - the director of Muslim Public Affairs Council, Hollywood Bureau, to discuss the nitty gritty of advocacy and the landscape of Muslim representation in media.
Read MoreJoining us all the way from London, this week's guest is none other than the host of the 2018 Mosquers Film Festival - Omar Regan! Sofia and Sikandar had the opportunity to catch up with the actor, comedian, and musician to dive into his journey and find out what he's been up to across the Pond.
Read MorePodcasters, unite! This week Sofia and Sikandar chat with Podcasting Powerhouse Misha Euceph to discuss all of the incredible things she is doing, and all the sleep she is missing out on.
Read MoreThis week, please welcome to the podcast one of the co-founders and hosts of Edmonton's own 2nd Floor Podcast, Qashus! Sofia and Sikandar had a chance to sit down with Qashus (in person, socially distanced of course) and discuss hustling towards fulfilling a dream, getting into a mindset for success, and what it takes to be a self-starter.
Read MoreThis week, catch comedian, writer, and actor Ismael Loutfi as he takes Sofia and Sikandar through the worst part of the apocalypse, the process behind Patriot Act, dissecting the comedy scene, and some talk about mustaches and russet potatoes.
Read MoreThis week on the Halal Gap, join Sofia and Sikandar as they chat with Hamza Haq - star of the most-watched Canadian series this year, CTV's "Transplant"!
Read MoreWe're back! This week, Sofia and Sikandar chat with comedian Feraz Shere to talk celebrity impersonations, grinding on (financial) models, and cracking the WhatsApp Aunty Circuit.
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