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The Middle Geeks

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  • Mae and Swara are two writers and geeks of West Asian (IE Middle Eastern) descent who discuss and review all things Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA, ie "MENA") representation each month, along with other entertainment topics. Come join us as we highlight positive depictions of SWANA people in popular media, review the latest popular releases, and just have a fun time nerding out. Follow us @TheMiddleGeeks, @MaeAbdu, @spiderswarz
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  • Episode 67: Star Wars: The Acolyte Season 1 Review

    Episode 67: Star Wars: The Acolyte Season 1 Review
    Jul 23 2024

    Leslye Headland's The Acolyte, streaming on Disney+, is unique in more ways than one. As one of the most diverse Star Wars series, in front of and behind the scenes, with writers like the SWANA and Turkish Kor Adana, it presents a bold story in the era of The High Republic, showcasing the mistakes made by those in power and the reverberations for our main characters. Namely, twins Osha and Mae (Amandla Stenberg), Jedi Master Sol (Lee Jung-jae), Qimir (Manny Jacinto), as well as many others. To dive into this series and what it's trying to say, we have back on Arezou and welcome Noor. As both are High Republic fans, they bring invaluable insight into the discussion, as the series sets the backdrop for The Acolyte. What stood out to us? Does the series do a good job of portraying the Jedi Order? What does it have to say about how we view this universe and good and evil? We dive into all of that, give our recommendations, and much more.

    SPOILERS for The Acolyte throughout

    Follow Arezou on social media @ArezouAmin and follow Noor @nimblenoor

    Donate to help Sudanese people feeling geopolitical violence

    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

    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 Social Media: @TheMiddleGeeks, @spiderswarz

    Subscribe to The Middle Geeks on Hard NOC Media

    Please support us on Patreon!
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    1 h y 14 m
  • Episode 66: 'We Are Lady Parts' Season 2 Review

    Episode 66: 'We Are Lady Parts' Season 2 Review
    Jun 3 2024
    Our favorite costume designer Isa joins us once again to review one of our all-time favorite series, Nida Manzoor's We Are Lady Parts, starring a British Muslim women punk band comprising of frontwoman Saira (Sarah Kameela Impey), lead guitarist Amina (Anjana Vasan), bassist Bisma (Faith Omole), drummer Ayesha (Juliette Motamed), and band manager Momtaz (Lucie Shorthouse). After finding mainstream success in Season 1, how does the band move up in Season 2? How will they remain true to themselves in the music industry that wants to control them? How will they contend with new Muslim bands on the scene like "Second Wife"? What were some of our favorite songs from this season? Why is Malala Yousafzai here? How was Nida Manzoor and her team able to masterfully incorporate so many rich stories in just six half-hour episodes? We need more of this amazing series and more like it! We also discuss the latest news about the genocide in Gaza. Namely, we discuss the potential for a ceasefire and how the political dynamics have changed positively for Palestine in the midst of the relentless murders of its citizens. Free Palestine. SPOILERS for We Are Lady Parts Season 2 from 14:34-1:05:50 Follow Isa on social media @evilcleverdog. Read Swara's review of We Are Lady Parts Season 2 for The Nerds of Color, and check out his interview with Anjana Vasan and Sarah Kameela Impey. Read Mae's review of We Are Lady Parts Season 2 for ScreenRant. Donate to help Sudanese people feeling geopolitical violence 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 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 Social Media: @TheMiddleGeeks, @spiderswarz Subscribe to The Middle Geeks on Hard NOC Media Please support us on Patreon!
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    1 h y 17 m
  • Episode 65: Author Rania Hanna on 'The Jinn Daughter'

    Episode 65: Author Rania Hanna on 'The Jinn Daughter'
    May 22 2024

    In her debut novel, The Jinn Daughter, Syrian-American author Rania Hanna weaves together a family tale based in stories of oral tradition across the Arab world. In telling stories with the Jinn, she seeks to tell a fundamentally human story. We discuss Rania's foray into the book world, how she aimed to tell stories on her own terms, and what she hopes to achieve with her novels. We also discuss the continuing tragic events in Palestine, and pinpoint where we can find hope.

    Buy The Jinn Daughter from your local bookstore!

    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

    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!
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