Strange Flavors

Incase you decided to do yourself a favor and stay off of social media the last week, Will and Jada Smith have popularized the word “entanglement” from a sticky situation. And speaking of sticky, apparently everything around us is made of cake! In this Strange Exchange, we kick back to answer some of your submitted questions and catch you up about what we’ve been up to, including finding out that white people activities are actually really fun! This is the 118th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StrangeFlavors Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/StrangeFlavors _____________________________________________ LINKS: Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strangeflavors Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RwnlPwnl GET OUR MERCH! http://aliftheory.com/shop STR

Many people wait for opportunity to come to them but few march straight into the admissions office at their dream school and take it. That may be very specific but that’s exactly what our stranger today, WAJEEH WEST (Wajeeh Mahmood) did when he “flipped the switch” to manifest his goal. Wajeeh has created quite the following for himself on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram but we look beyond that today when we find out what him and his family are really like when the vlog camera is put down. We talk about his come-up, balancing creative endeavors with law school, South-Asian mentalities, and much more! This is the 117th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StrangeFlavors Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/StrangeFlavors __________________________________________

Fame is not as rare to acquire anymore with more and more social media apps letting anyone have their shot to shine. The rare part is finding someone who knows how to handle it. Our stranger this week, IMRANYE, is a TikTok star especially popular amongst the Muslim community for his hilarious videos as a “relatable imam.” He talks to us about navigating the foreign territory of internet fame while facing the pressure of an entire community. We also address his Twitter beef with Faras, talk about his side hustles, mental health and faith, and a whole lot more! The Strange Squad also talks about the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, why we never learned about Juneteenth, and social influencers in the wild. This is the 116th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StrangeFlavors Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFl

Many people live for the weekend, few think about going hard on Monday. Our stranger this week, ATIF ATEEQ, may have had his business come to a temporary halt during the coronavirus pandemic, but it doesn’t stop him from innovating and adapting to the climate every day. Atif is the founder and creative director of a content production studio called HAPPYMONDAY. We talk to him about working with the biggest celebrities and brands in the game, his HYFN platform which uplifts and ampliifes stories of South Asian artists and creators, and a whole lot more! The Strange Squad also talks brown people and sunscreen, the similarity between shows like Ramy, Dave, and Atlanta, and desired work locations around the world. This is the 115th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StrangeFlavors Facebook: http://facebook.com

Immigrant stories are becoming much more popularized in America all thanks to a group of people who started a cultural revolution in music and arts. Our stranger this week, HASEEB, talks to us about the impact that African-American artists had on finding his own passion for music and writing. We also talk about growing up as a desi in Southern California, the success of his album "Growth," touring around the world and opening up for legendary rappers, and a whole lot more! The Strange Squad also talks about the killing of George Floyd and our thoughts on witnessing the #BlackLivesMatter protests across the nation. This is the 114th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StrangeFlavors Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/StrangeFlavors ___________________________

As a “Bollywood fanatic, tandoori chicken connoisseur, king of trivial matters, and self proclaimed love doctor,” he may be a popular face in the South-Asian social media sphere, but that doesn’t mean he gets any passes from Bollywood big-shots or Twitter itself. We sit down with our creative friend SALMAN AKA CHAI PAPI to talk about his not so politically correct views, bizarre experiences in Saudi Arabia, standing up for the Shia community, and a whole lot more. The Strange Squad also talks about the Joe Rogan Spotify deal, what we can all learn from 6ix9ine’s return, and more! This is the 113th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StrangeFlavors Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/StrangeFlavors _____________________________________________ LINKS: Support t

Her work may have been worn by Riz Ahmed, Jimmy Fallon, and shared across social media countless amounts of times, but it doesn’t stop her from taking risks, rebranding, and deepening her exploration in her craft. Our stranger today, EMMEN AHMED aka EMMENJAAN, talks to us about the highs and lows of her journey as an artist on social media. We talk to her about navigating cultural understanding, balancing school with a side business, how it all affects her mental health and personal life, and much more! This is the 112th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StrangeFlavors Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/StrangeFlavors _____________________________________________ LINKS: Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strangeflavors Follow Emmen: https://www.instag

A young Queens native is making room for his name on the ballot as he uses his cultural and educational background to be a voice for an often unheard community. Our stranger this week, MAHFUZUL ISLAM, talks to us about starting a tasty street food group called Jhal to help Bengali mothers, New York’s current COVID-19 situation, running for New York State Assembly at just 28 years old, and much more! The Strange Squad talks about the controversial Never Have I Ever series on Netflix, the shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, and more. This is the 111th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StrangeFlavors Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/StrangeFlavors _____________________________________________ LINKS: Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strangeflavors Follow Mahfu

After he was eliminated in the first round of Netflix’s “Next in Fashion,” ISAAC SAQIB faced lots of backlash and criticism for his approach and behavior on the show. He explains what went down behind the scenes of the reality TV show and how he deals with the ongoing hate as a result. We also talk about his inspirations, making masks during COVID-19, and future plans for his brand Mercy X Mankind. This is the 110th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StrangeFlavors Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/StrangeFlavors _____________________________________________ LINKS: Follow Isaac: https://www.instagram.com/isaac.saqib/ Follow Mercy X Mankind: https://www.instagram.com/mercyxmankind/ Paanhub tees: https://teespring.com/paanhub GET OUR MERCH! http://aliftheory

What separates an “elite” brown person from the “utter garbage?” There’s a list going around on brown Twitter of famous South-Asian people and we are dissecting what the criteria is. Our friend, Ayyan joins us to talk Ramadan 2020 in isolation, the GOAT debate resurfacing after Michael Jordan’s “Last Dance” documentary series, and much more! This is the 109th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StrangeFlavors Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/StrangeFlavors _____________________________________________ LINKS: Follow Ayyan: https://www.instagram.com/ayyanicbond/ Paanhub tees: https://teespring.com/paanhub GET OUR MERCH! http://aliftheory.com/shop STRANGE FLAVORS MERCH: https://t.co/x8atDWV3nL https://t.co/ik3HHFOpyH BOOK US FOR A SHOW: info@aliftheory.com __

Men are supposed to eat meals and not appetizers or desserts, according to this Twitter user. On our 4th quarantined episode of Strange Flavors, we’re talking about classic Disney shows, independent artists thriving in lockdown vs struggling industries, post-corona changes, and much more. This is the 108th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StrangeFlavors Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/StrangeFlavors _____________________________________________ LINKS: Paanhub tees: https://teespring.com/paanhub GET OUR MERCH! http://aliftheory.com/shop STRANGE FLAVORS MERCH: https://t.co/x8atDWV3nL https://t.co/ik3HHFOpyH BOOK US FOR A SHOW: info@aliftheory.com ____________________________________________ • FARAS • Tweet me: http://twitter.com/Farosty | @Farosty on IG/

While everybody is stuck in quarantine, it’s no surprise that apps like TikTok, Netflix, and YouTube are being used to keep us entertained. Our med-student friend Aleshba aka Muffy joins us as we talk about some of the best content coming out during this time and some of the biggest flops. This is the 107th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StrangeFlavors Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/StrangeFlavors _____________________________________________ LINKS: Aleshba aka Muffy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instaleesh/ GET OUR MERCH! http://aliftheory.com/shop STRANGE FLAVORS MERCH: https://t.co/x8atDWV3nL https://t.co/ik3HHFOpyH BOOK US FOR A SHOW: info@aliftheory.com ____________________________________________ • FARAS • Tweet me: http://twitter.com

Now that we’re all here together in this COVID-19 global pandemic, let’s figure out the best approach to getting through it. Our friends who specialize in mental health and biology join us to talk about the best practices while in quarantine along with what to avoid. We also give perspective on what it’s like for introverts/extroverts to be going through this, traditional 9-5 workers vs. people in creative fields, the blessing in disguise of the coronavirus, and much more! This is the 106th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StrangeFlavors Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/StrangeFlavors _____________________________________________ LINKS: Ahmed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahmed_hamayun Neha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nay540 GET OUR MERC

We’re coming to you AND each other virtually this week because even if you live under a rock, you still know the impact the coronavirus has had on the world. We’re breaking down the reactions, the facts, and all the conversations happening around COVID-19. We’re also hitting topics about awkward encounters and the strain of social media on mental health and career choices. Amber returns from Hawaii and tells us what enlightened her, Faras goes up against racists in his hometown, and much more! This is the 105th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StrangeFlavors Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/StrangeFlavors _____________________________________________ LINKS: Joe Rogan Coronavirus Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3URhJx0NSw Rudy Gobert Donates

Let’s go back to the root of what makes hip-hop “fun” and cool.” Our stranger this week, EMAN THE HEARTBREAK, is an artist who has used heartbreak in his life to channel vulnerability into his music. We talk to him about growing up in a Nigerian home filled with cartoon/anime inspirations, his vision to shed a little light and a lot more love to his hometown with his colorful raps, and much more! The Strange Squad talks about Jeff Bezos’ massive new house that left no damage to his pockets, gun girl - Kaitlin Bennett facing retaliation during her Ohio campus visit, Gigi Hadid clapping back at Jake Paul for coming at Zayn, and more! This is the 104th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StrangeFlavors Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/StrangeFlavors _________

Did you know that there’s a gum you can give to cure people of Islamophobia? Well…no, not really, but it is a funny campaign created by the Council on American–Islamic Relations (CAIR) to poke fun at the current state of Islamophobia in this country. Our stranger this week, DR. ZAINAB CHAUDRY, is the Maryland Director for CAIR along with being a civil rights and political activist. She tells us about some of the issues they hear about daily from Muslims being impacted by the results of an imperialist and xenophobic government. We hear about some victories they have been able to win for the Muslim community. She also tells us the best ways to combat this sort of intolerance, creating a safer more inclusive world in 2020, and what to look out for in the upcoming election. The Strange Squad discusses what place of intention Joaquin Phoenix’s speech was coming from during the Oscars, Justin Bieber’s anxious interview with Zane Lowe, and more. This is the 103rd episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Th

Being pulled into the military industrial complex at a young age can be a traumatic experience, especially after living a troubling childhood. Our stranger this week, CHRIS, is a war veteran who watched his parents struggle with heroin and abusive relationships before putting his body on the line for nationalistic beliefs he would later question. He talks to us about the mental impact of war, how tattooing helped heal him and his customers, and more. The Strange Squad talks about eating cow tongue, an underwater strip club, and forgetting people’s names. This is the 102nd episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StrangeFlavors Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/StrangeFlavors _____________________________________________ LINKS: Chris’ Tattoos Instagram: https://w

What happens when you are in a different country and suddenly have to partake in a funeral of a different culture? Our stranger this week, LANAEA C. FEATHERSTONE, is probably one of the best equipped people to handle a situation like this. Lanaea runs an award winning nonprofit with her husband which helps educate and integrate immigrant communities. She is a well traveled executive helping to bridge the gab between cultures and communities. We ask her why she helps people from a different ethnic background than her, the 16 countries she’s traveled to so far, and much more. The Strange Squad talks about the impact of Kobe’s death, Tyler the Creator vs. Billie Eilish at the Grammys, using a job at Amazon to promote mixtapes, and much more! This is the 101st episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StrangeFlavors

On the 100th episode of Strange Flavors, we sit down to talk about some of our favorite memories, biggest regrets, and take on all the sweet and spicy questions you guys sent in. We’re also announcing the winner of the giveaway so listen to see if you won! This is the 100th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StrangeFlavors Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/StrangeFlavors _____________________________________________ LINKS: GET OUR MERCH! http://aliftheory.com/shop STRANGE FLAVORS MERCH: https://t.co/x8atDWV3nL https://t.co/ik3HHFOpyH BOOK US FOR A SHOW: info@aliftheory.com ____________________________________________ • FARAS • Tweet me: http://twitter.com/Farosty | @Farosty on IG/Snap/YouTube/FB • SHAH-AMEER • Tweet me: https://twitter.com/Shimmerwali | @S

A couple of bizarre life experiences could definitely have you questioning your purpose on Earth. Our stranger this week, HADI aka POLOMAN, is the “cool uncle” who has saved a life and seen some taken away in front of his eyes, been in the middle of an ISIS attack, and even seen Putin’s underwear. He talks to us about how connecting to people around traveling the world, finding confidence, the troubles of finding love abroad, and much more. The Strange Squad talks about The Naked Philanthropist, Ramy yelling Allahu Akbar at the Golden Globes, and more! Also we are doing a GIVEAWAY for our upcoming 100th episode! Go to our instagram (@StrangeFlavors) and enter to win! Good luck! This is the 99th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StrangeFlavors Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast YouTube: ht