Claim OwnershipSprinkles and Spice
Subscribed: 35Played: 280
Subscribe
© Zainab Al Yakoob
Description
An unfiltered and occasionally unhinged deep dive into life’s spiciest topics courtesy of a girl who overshares for a living.
Each week, Zainab sits down with whoever’s bold enough to unpack the messy stuff: everyday struggles, identity spirals, internet chaos, and the complicated people we pretend not to care about.
It’s bilingual, brutally honest, and never tries too hard to make sense.
Each week, Zainab sits down with whoever’s bold enough to unpack the messy stuff: everyday struggles, identity spirals, internet chaos, and the complicated people we pretend not to care about.
It’s bilingual, brutally honest, and never tries too hard to make sense.
89 Episodes
Reverse
This Wednesday, Zainab dives into your latest Aloo Sprinkles submissions and this one took a few unexpected turns.A post-divorce obsession that starts orbiting someone else’s marriage. A workplace so chaotic the boss literally turned the office into his bedroom. A woman deceived into marrying a man she never wanted. And a wedding moment that got uncomfortable very quickly. All this and more in this week’s episode.
In this week’s episode, Zainab is joined by Fai AlOmran to read your latest Aloo Sprinkles submissions.From school bullying and parents rejecting a relationship over finances, to workplace jealousy, romantic delusion that refuses to die, and a husband who’s somehow married and permanently booked.Safe to say… we had thoughts.
In this week’s episode, Zainab reads your latest Aloo Sprinkles submissions and honestly… this one has layers. A relationship that turned into a monthly expense, love complicated by tribe, a senior coworker fighting imaginary battles, and a family betrayal that went way too far.Drama. Politics. And a lot of audacity.Let’s unpack.
In this episode, Zainab kicks off Ramadan with Aloo Sprinkles, reading your anonymous confessions, rants, and advice dilemmas.From jealousy and status obsession to betrayal and manipulation, this episode explores the extreme lengths people go to when insecurity takes over.It’s reflective. It’s uncomfortable. It’s very real.You guys did not hold back and we’re unpacking it all.
In preparation for Galentine’s Day, Zainab is joined by one of her favorite gal pals, Fai AlOmran, for an unfiltered conversation about adult friendship, busy schedules, and the quiet guilt we all carry. We get into flakiness, unspoken expectations, effort, and whether friendship maintenance is actually a skill, plus we read your takes and shared frustrations. Funny, validating, and painfully relatable, this episode asks the question everyone’s thinking. Are we bad friends, or are we just busy?
This Wednesday, Zainab sits down with her sister Fatimah (@labookay) to break down the social media personality types we all recognize, from the spiritual performer and the perpetual victim to the well-spoken nothing and beyond. A funny, brutally honest conversation about bad advice, performative authenticity, and why the internet rewards tone over actual substance. Nothing personal. Just observations.
In this week’s episode, Zainab and Zouz get into people pleasers and social chameleons who change personalities just to be liked. From triangulation to fake neutrality, they unpack why approval-seeking is exhausting for everyone involved. They also call out why fear-based niceness isn’t kindness, and why hiding behind a trauma response stops being cute once you’re aware of it. Consider this your sign to stop saying yes when you mean no.
This week, Zainab sits with dermatologist Dr. Maii Elassal to talk Botox, filler, migration fears, and the dangers of aesthetic trends. They break down how to choose the right injector, what to avoid, and why the girls aren’t scared of work. Spoiler alert: They’re scared of bad work. In 2026 we’re not just aging gracefully, we’re aging strategically.
This week, Zainab sits with Manayer Adel to talk art, heritage, and how to survive the digital era without begging for Western validation. We get into cultural identity, representation, and how AI can enhance creativity without replacing the artist. We also unpack why Western creatives are glorified while local talent gets overlooked, underfunded, and encouraged to copy instead of innovate. From cultural preservation to new-age creativity, this episode spans the past we inherit and the future we’re building on our own terms.
In this episode, Rawia Alateeqi joins me to talk about strength, femininity, and gym expectations. We break down why lifting triggers so many opinions, how consistency actually works, and what fitness gives you beyond aesthetics. If you've ever walked into the gym confused, intimidated, or expecting everything to change in a month, this one's for you.
Ever thought about reinventing yourself… but didn’t know where to start? This week, Zainab is joined by her sister Fatimah (@labookay)—fitness coach, mental health advocate, and the only person who can humble her mid-sentence—for a deep dive into starting over at any age.From career pivots to healing your body and mindset, we’re unpacking what it really takes to rewrite your story without the shame or pressure. Is it ever too late to start fresh, or are we just scared of what people will say? And yes, there’s a heated roast session about who’s the bigger diva on vacation (spoiler: it’s a close call). All this and more in this week’s episode!
This Wednesday, Zainab is joined by Ghaleb from Street 965 to unpack the algorithm and the ego. We’re talking building a brand online, making AI work for you, and why authenticity is starting to feel like a lost art. Plus, the pressure on women to look perfect, and the pressure on men to succeed, stay stoic, and suppress their mental health, all in the name of the grind.All this and more in this week’s episode!
Zainab is joined by Dhoha AlIssa to unpack the performance of being chill. Are you actually unbothered… or just trained to take up less space? From the pressure to be low-maintenance to the fine line between cool and emotionally unavailable, they break down what “being chill” really costs women. They’re talking confidence, likability, and why softness shouldn’t mean silence.All this and more in this week’s episode!
Ever introduced two friends… only to end up the third wheel? This week, Zouz Al-Mahdi (@zouzthebird) joins Zainab as a first-ever guest co-host while Mia’s away, and we’re diving deep into the drama of friendship merging. Why do some people act like they own their friends? Is it fear of being replaced or lowkey narcissism? From possessive besties to group politics, we’re breaking down the emotional tug-of-war behind sharing your circle. Think jealousy, gatekeeping, and full-on social turf wars. Plus: chaotic listener submissions and a spicy round of Hot or Rot. All this and more in this week’s episode!
Have you ever gotten advice that made you question your whole life choices? This week, we’re unpacking unsolicited advice, the kind no one asked for, yet somehow shows up. From the well-meaning auntie with a PhD in your personal life to the friend who’s projecting more than supporting, we’re asking: when does guidance turn into control?We’re sharing the story times that made us rethink our boundaries, breaking down why it stings, and getting into how to give advice without sounding accidentally condescending. Let’s talk passive aggression, people-pleasing, and why “you should…” is usually where we check out.All this and more in this week’s episode!
This Wednesday, we’re joined by Omar (@9amtmayasket) for a much-needed convo on masculinity and the silent pressures men face to perform it perfectly. From emotional repression and mental health to fashion, individuality, and being the “odd one out,” we’re unpacking what happens when you don’t fit the mold—and how even your style can lead people to question your character, or your faith. All this and more in this week’s episode!
This Wednesday, we’re diving into the drama, the code, and the quiet chaos of female friendships.We’re breaking down why women’s friendships are so emotionally loaded: the unspoken rules, the passive-aggressive loyalty tests, and that sneaky mix of admiration and envy we never admit out loud. Can you love your friend and still secretly want to outshine her? Yes. Have we all been the toxic one at some point? Also yes.And don’t get us started on the “I don’t do female friendships” girlies—we’re cracking that one wide open. All this and more in this week’s episode!
This Wednesday, we’re joined by Eunae—aka Seoulian Mommy—for a cozy, chaotic, and seriously spicy episode.We get into what it’s like being Korean in Kuwait, juggling life as an entrepreneur, expat, and full-time mommy (spoiler: it’s not always cute), and how food became her love language and her legacy. From kimchi cravings to culture shocks, Eunae spills all the tea on the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of doing the absolute most—with a smile.All this and more in this week’s episode!
This Wednesday, we’re taking you behind the scenes of Red Bull Flying Day with fellow Hot Wings 🌶️🪽 flight crew—pilot Fai Al Omran and co-pilot of chaos Ahmad Al Hindi. We’re spilling all the tea: from last-minute design drama and questionable physics to the power struggles, group chat spirals, and what actually went down on that ramp. Let’s just say… teamwork was tested. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to build a flying machine (and stay friends after), this one’s for you.All this and more in this week’s episode!
This week, we’re taking Sprinkles & Spice LIVE from the Volvo Studio—because the drama just hits different with an audience.From overthinking spirals to friendship fallouts, we’re spilling hot takes and unpacking heartbreaks in real time. We’re diving into messy listener confessions, letting the audience decide who’s actually the villain, and acting out the most unhinged scenarios. Plus, a rapid-fire round of Hot or Rot with the audience. It’s chaos, comedy, and a whole lot of catharsis.All this and more in this week’s live episode!
Comments
Download from Google Play
Download from App Store
United States