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Whether we are talking to artists about food, with chefs about art, or with each other about both, you are sure to leave every episode having learned something new.
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Devon Avenue: where the spices are bold, the art is vibrant, and the stories run deep — sometimes too deep. In this unforgettable episode of The Artistic Foodies Podcast, we explore the cultural heartbeat of Chicago’s South Asian community through food, history, and a dark local mystery. From the heated debate over Ali’s Nihari vs. Sabri Nihari, to the rich legacy of Tahoora Sweets, to the chilling discovery of bodies found above the beloved kulfi shop — Diwan-e-Devon blends flavor with folklore, and crime with culture.
In this episode, we’re joined by the multi-talented Shahjehan Khan, an actor, writer, musician, and host of the acclaimed podcast King of the World. We dive into his roles playing a character in Mortal Kombat, the new Hulu series Deli Boys, and his journey as a founding member of the trailblazing Muslim punk band The Kominas.
In this episode, we sit with the founder of Boycat, an app that has redirected over $170 million from unethical brands, evolving from a boycott tool into a gamified ethical marketplace. Check out the app on your app stores and tune in for the interview.
Aymann Ismail is an accomplished journalist with a deep passion for stories that pertain to American Muslims, a passion that is explored in the upcoming docuseries “American Muslims: A History Revealed”. Join us in this episode as we discuss the history of Muslims in the US, journalism as a Muslim, and a deep dive into the history of the only food created exclusively by American Muslims: the Bean Pie!
Join us in this intimate chat with the OG Muslim comedian, practitioner of ‘protest comedy’, lover of jazz music, and our latest guest of honor: Preacher Moss. We talk about the art form of comedy, his history on building the Muslim comedy scene, as well as pontificating on the current and future states of comedy from within the Muslim community. This episode was sponsored by Tandoori Grill in San Jose.
What is cannabis, why is it relevant to the Muslim community in the West, and is cannabis consumption even Halal? Is this a modern debate within the Muslim community, or a tale as old as our religion itself? What are Islamic scholars saying about cannabis consumption and industry? Are the health benefits true or is there no value to the plant? What can you do if you know someone whose developed an unhealthy habit? We sit with all these questions in our discussion with Ishaq Ali, a cannabis industry veteran and co-founder of Halal Hemp. Tune into the episode for a deep dive into this topic, and journey with us as we explore these questions.
Today we talk with Tariq and Jalel of the Islamic Services of America, a major certifier and educator in the global Halal industry. We take a deep dive into Halal certification, the complexities involved in creating Halal standards especially when you consider differences in Madhahib, and even broach more modern topics of discussion, including lab-grown meats, and cannabis.
In this episode, we discuss Halal Meat Certification with Shaykh Jabir Tarin of HFSAA, the Halal Food Standards Alliance of America. HFSAA is a well-known and respected Halal certifying body that started in the San Francisco Bay area, and now certifies Halal restaurants across many metropolitan areas of the US. We talk about the process of getting certified, explore differences between hand and machine-slaughtered Halal, and reflect on how far the Halal meat industry and food scene have come over the last few decades.
Critically acclaimed writer and director Imran J Khan shared his time, witty insight, and keen humor with us during this episode, where we laughed, cried (not really but almost), and talked about his latest film, 'Mustache'. More than just the movie, we discussed the deeper themes of belonging, acceptance, and if giving up red meat from your diet truly ostracizes you from the Desi Muslim community or not (it does, it totally does).
Join us as we continue season 3, an exploration of the food industry. We got the opportunity to interview the legend, Ike of Ike's sandwiches. On the first day of operation in 2007, Ike Shehadeh did not sell a single sandwich in his small, hole-in-the-wall Ike's Place in San Francisco's Castro District. Now 15 years later, the man behind the goateed cartoon logo has built over a 90-unit empire and expansive menu catering to every diet preference. We talk about his life, his business, and more...including how YOU can get a sandwich named after you on the menu too!
Naiel (13) and Punhal Chaudry (12) are a Pakistani American brother-sister duo who started their home baking business called “Lá Jawab Treats” in the midst of the pandemic. The word "Lá Jawab" means unmatchable in Urdu, and their journey definitely lives up to the name. We got a chance to chat with them both to talk about their experience as young founders, their newly published cookbook, and Naiel's experience making history by winning Food Network's Kids Baking Championship Season 11, making him the First Muslim, the First Pakistani American and the First Californian to have this honor!
Rabia Chaudry is well known for her work as an attorney and in advocating for the freedom of Adnan Syed, but what you may not know is that she is also 100% a bonafide foodie. Tune in for our full interview with Rabia about her new memoir "Fatty Fatty Boom Boom". Not only do we talk about food, family, and her lifelong relationship with her weight, but we also get to the meat of matters including a family recipe for Shaami Kababs, and a passionate debate on whether Sarson da Saag (Punjabi Saag) is literal heaven on a plate, or actually just a bitter stew of plants!
Mounir Lazzouni, a Muslim Health & Fitness Coach, shares his knowledge with us in this special Ramadan episode. He sharestips on what foods to eat and what to to avoid during the Suhoor and Iftaar meals, as well as how to maintain a healthy lifestyle throughout the Holy Month of fasting. We also discuss how to stay fit while still focusing on fasting and prayers, and end with a couple of great healthy recipes to get you in the right zone for your fasts!
In our season 2 finale, we dive deeper into the topic we have been exploring this season: Muslims on stage and on the screen. Previously, we covered the topic of representation and its importance, and now we explore what comes after and beyond that, with cultural producer Asad Ali Jafri. Join us as we explore his philosophies of support and service as we unearth an ideal world to work towards, one in which our artists can be supported, nourish, and enabled to put their truth in their art, and their art in the world.
Hosts Irfan and Abbas sit with Hollywood producer and screenwriter Kamran Pasha (Sleeper Cell, Nikita, Reign). We discuss the ups and downs of his life and career, and how every breakthrough in Kamran's life ultimately came from a difficult breakdown. We delve into the different social and cultural forces vying for influence in Hollywood today, and talk about the pressures and responsibilities of the Muslims that are now working in the fields of TV & Film today.
We sat with producer and community organizer Guled Muse to talk about his background and artistic journey leading up to the unveiling of The Khamsa Project. Khamsa, the Arabic word for five, is a multimedia art exhibition showcasing 20 Black, Muslim, Immigrant, and Refugee visual artists and musicians expressing the five stages of grief. Khamsa aims to address the different forms and contexts of grief, weaving both personal and universal experiences of loss. This is a project to find harmony in our shared stories, bridging differences in cultures, beliefs, and history.
Catching up with Rizwan Manji (Outsourced, Schitt's Creek, Peacemaker), we got to hear the REAL origin story behind his iconic mustache, reflected with him on his journey as a brown Muslim building a career in media, as well as a reflection on his latest role as the Imam in Zarqa Nawaz's comedy series title "ZARQA".
It was a LOT of fun interviewing Zarqa Nawaz to discuss storytelling, narratives, and speaking honesty through popular media.
We talked about her groundbreaking TV series from 2007, Little Mosque on the Prairie, and how she developed into a Producer and Actor for her new series, ZARQA, which premiered on Canadian TV in May of 2022.
Full episode up on Spotify or wherever else you get your podcasts!
This episode, we delve deeper into the ground-breaking play, "The Domestic Crusaders" with cast member Monisha Shiva. We also get to dive deeper into Wajahats life and the context in which he wrote the play between 2001 and 2003, and he also shares his favorite Qeema recipe.
We start our second season off with a deep dive into the groundbreaking play about a Pakistani-American Muslim family, "The Domestic Crusaders" written by Wajahat Ali. We get a chance to not only hear from Wajahat, but also from the New York debut cast members about their experience of the stage production nearly two decades ago. Don't forget to tune in to Part 2 of this episode coming out soon, which features a special Keema recipe from Wajahat himself!
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