We’re the Arab Aunties Now

Send us Fan MailOn this week's episode, we share our thoughts on RFK Jr.'s comments about Arab Americans, the rise in anti-Arab and anti-Muslim rhetoric, and why voting matters. Then, on a much lighter note, we get into the struggle of finding good shawarma and who exactly decided Noah Wyle was People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive.Support the showBecome a supporter of the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786960/supportFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, and UpScrolled @ObnoxiouslyPleasantFollow us on Twitter @TheOP_Podcast

Send us Fan MailIn this week’s episode of Obnoxiously Pleasant, we’re catching up on what’s been going on, from political conversations around the US midterm elections to why certain topics keep getting suppressed on Instagram and TikTok. We also talk self-care, movies that are way too long, and weekend plans.Then Hanan tests Lina’s knowledge of 90s and 2000s music in a round of “Lyrically Correct.” Lina has never hated a game more.Support the showBecome a supporter of the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786960/supportFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, and UpScrolled @ObnoxiouslyPleasantFollow us on Twitter @TheOP_Podcast

Send us Fan MailWhy do so many Arab families treat therapy like airing the family’s dirty laundry? And why does setting a boundary suddenly mean you’ve changed or become disrespectful?We sat down with our friend Dr. Sarah Wahab, a licensed clinical psychologist, to talk about growing up Arab, what our parents taught us, and what we’re still trying to unlearn.Together, we dig into the “what will people say?” mentality, parents who don’t understand boundaries, generational trauma, and guilt, and why going to therapy can make your family see you as the problem. We also talk about how watching a genocide unfold in Gaza has affected our mental health. How do you process witnessing so much pain while still trying to function day to day?Support the showBecome a supporter of the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786960/supportFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, and UpScrolled @ObnoxiouslyPleasantFollow us on Twitter @TheOP_Podcast

Send us Fan MailOn this week's episode, we're talking about everything from Amazon's creepy personal profiles that know a little too much about us to selling feet pics, road trip drama, and Hanan's ongoing mission to rage-bait Lina.Support the showBecome a supporter of the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786960/supportFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, and UpScrolled @ObnoxiouslyPleasantFollow us on Twitter @TheOP_Podcast

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Obnoxiously Pleasant, we’re joined by our longtime friend Dana for a very honest, very funny conversation about friendship, personality differences, growing up, and what actually makes friendships last.We’ve known each other for more than two decades, and somehow we’ve managed to stay close despite completely different personalities, life changes, disagreements, moves, marriages, kids, and plenty of chaos along the way.Support the showBecome a supporter of the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786960/supportFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, and UpScrolled @ObnoxiouslyPleasantFollow us on Twitter @TheOP_Podcast

Send us Fan MailIs there such a thing as the bare minimum in a relationship? Are there certain things that should be non-negotiable, or does everyone have their own version of what they need from a relationship? Plus, we debate whether some partners are actually partners or just another person you have to take care of.Support the showBecome a supporter of the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786960/supportFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, and UpScrolled @ObnoxiouslyPleasantFollow us on Twitter @TheOP_Podcast

Send us Fan MailIn this week’s episode, we talk about some of the biggest WTF moments from the past couple of weeks, from Ed Sheeran and Macklemore to Elyanna’s controversial new music video. We also get into the Adidas and Converse controversies, the reactions to them, and why we’re not going to be rushing out to buy the very expensive new foldable iPhone.Support the showBecome a supporter of the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786960/supportFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, and UpScrolled @ObnoxiouslyPleasantFollow us on Twitter @TheOP_Podcast

Send us Fan MailNothing humbles you quite like going to an Arab event and realizing you’re officially one of the aunties.Support the showBecome a supporter of the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786960/supportFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, and UpScrolled @ObnoxiouslyPleasantFollow us on Twitter @TheOP_Podcast

Send us Fan MailWhat’s actually stressing us out and what are we just being dramatic about? In this episode, we talk about everything from major life changes and anxiety to unread emails, hosting people, washing our hair, and having way too many tabs open in our brains. We get into how we each deal with stress, the things we internalize, and why sometimes the little things feel a lot bigger than they actually are. Basically, life is stressful, but sometimes you just need to laugh, put things in perspective, and maybe go to therapy.Support the showBecome a supporter of the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786960/supportFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, and UpScrolled @ObnoxiouslyPleasantFollow us on Twitter @TheOP_Podcast

Send us Fan MailWe’re back! After a very busy summer, we have a lot to share and to catch up on. From finally making it back to Palestine and talking about what it’s like traveling to Palestine as Palestinians, to making it to the World Cup, family, and all the random things that happened along the way, this episode is basically our summer in one conversation.Support the showBecome a supporter of the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786960/supportFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, and UpScrolled @ObnoxiouslyPleasantFollow us on Twitter @TheOP_Podcast