The Muslim Recap Podcast

We apologize for the short hiatus but we're back with a new episode! We discuss Rami Youssef's latest animated show, 1 Happy Family USA and it's...something. Though is it a gateway into Islamic representation or a nightmare?Want to send in a suggestion? We’re everywhere and don’t forget to follow us!Email: themuslimrecap@gmail.comInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/themuslimrecap/TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@themuslimrecappodX: https://twitter.com/themuslimrecapFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557631986459 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX256JpvBhAebBjfzS-6kwPodcast Platforms:Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-muslim-recap-podcast/id1691835149Spotify podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/0icPbFabkVjWN13OPPuAYHCastbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/The-Muslim-Recap-Podcast-id5470539?country=usAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/74672eb4-78e5-4ec1-b8b3-217b4c2afe7f/the-muslim-recap-podcastPodyssy: The Muslim Recap Podcast | PodysseyPodChaser: The Muslim Recap Podcast - TV Podcast | PodchaserAudacy: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/the-muslim-recap-podcast-dccd6Host links:Raathi’s Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raathi07/X: https://twitter.com/raathi07?lang=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@raathi.chotaKofi: https://ko-fi.com/T6T7HN5IFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/raathi07/?modal=admin_todo_tourZana’s Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zanascreative?igsh=MWhpbjZmMmgyNmJodg%3D%3D&utm_source=qrKofi: https://ko-fi.com/zanachota 

We apologize for the patchy episode, we've faced technical difficulties whilst recording. We hope you can still enjoy the episode as we talk about the 2017 film, Victoria and Abdul directed by Stephen Frears. Does it live up to its hype? And is it accurate or clickbait worthy in its Islamic representation?Here are the resources mentioned throughout the episode:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5816682/https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2017/09/queen-victoria-and-abdul-real-story?srsltid=AfmBOopvidsH16XcLri2tdQ5nNNGkO5-V6B8x9pVxkpLNdtqXGx98Q2rWant to send in a suggestion? We’re everywhere and don’t forget to follow us!Email: themuslimrecap@gmail.comInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/themuslimrecap/TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@themuslimrecappodX: https://twitter.com/themuslimrecapFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557631986459 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX256JpvBhAebBjfzS-6kwPodcast Platforms:Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-muslim-recap-podcast/id1691835149Spotify podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/0icPbFabkVjWN13OPPuAYHCastbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/The-Muslim-Recap-Podcast-id5470539?country=usAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/74672eb4-78e5-4ec1-b8b3-217b4c2afe7f/the-muslim-recap-podcastPodyssy: The Muslim Recap Podcast | PodysseyPodChaser: The Muslim Recap Podcast - TV Podcast | PodchaserAudacy: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/the-muslim-recap-podcast-dccd6Host linksRaathi’s Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raathi07/X: https://twitter.com/raathi07?lang=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@raathi.chotaKofi: https://ko-fi.com/T6T7HN5IFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/raathi07/?modal=admin_todo_tourZana’s Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zanascreative?igsh=MWhpbjZmMmgyNmJodg%3D%3D&utm_source=qrKofi: https://ko-fi.com/zanachota 

Ramadan and an Eid Mubarak to all of our muslim listeners! We hope you had a fulfilling month. Welcome back to The Muslim Recap Podcast. This episode we read and discussed Much Ado About Nada by Uzma Jalaluddin and by the length of this episode compared to others, you can probably tell that we adored it! It's up there on our highly recommended for muslim representation, relatability and pure enjoyment. Listen to the full episode for further insights.Resources mentioned throughout the episode:https://uzmajalaluddin.com/abouthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uzma_JalaluddinWant to send in a suggestion? We’re everywhere and don’t forget to follow us!Email: themuslimrecap@gmail.comInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/themuslimrecap/TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@themuslimrecappodX: https://twitter.com/themuslimrecapFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557631986459 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX256JpvBhAebBjfzS-6kwPodcast Platforms:Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-muslim-recap-podcast/id1691835149Spotify podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/0icPbFabkVjWN13OPPuAYHCastbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/The-Muslim-Recap-Podcast-id5470539?country=usAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/74672eb4-78e5-4ec1-b8b3-217b4c2afe7f/the-muslim-recap-podcastPodyssy: The Muslim Recap Podcast | PodysseyPodChaser: The Muslim Recap Podcast - TV Podcast | PodchaserAudacy: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/the-muslim-recap-podcast-dccd6Host links:Raathi’s Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raathi07/X: https://twitter.com/raathi07?lang=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@raathi.chotaKofi: https://ko-fi.com/T6T7HN5IFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/raathi07/?modal=admin_todo_tourZana’s Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zanascreative?igsh=MWhpbjZmMmgyNmJodg%3D%3D&utm_source=qrKofi: https://ko-fi.com/zanachota 

Our first book for 2025 is middle grade fiction, Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga. Written in verse, we tackle its challenges that hit close to home and reflect on the lengths of authenticity that the author has gone through. Resources mentioned:https://lesley.edu/podcasts/why-we-write/a-syrian-kid-moves-to-ohio-in-jasmine-wargas-middle-grade-novelhttps://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-authors/article/80127-q-a-with-jasmine-warga.htmlWant to send in a suggestion? We’re everywhere and don’t forget to follow us!Email: themuslimrecap@gmail.comInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/themuslimrecap/TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@themuslimrecappodX: https://twitter.com/themuslimrecapFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557631986459 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX256JpvBhAebBjfzS-6kwPodcast Platforms:Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-muslim-recap-podcast/id1691835149Spotify podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/0icPbFabkVjWN13OPPuAYHCastbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/The-Muslim-Recap-Podcast-id5470539?country=usAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/74672eb4-78e5-4ec1-b8b3-217b4c2afe7f/the-muslim-recap-podcastPodyssy: The Muslim Recap Podcast | PodysseyPodChaser: The Muslim Recap Podcast - TV Podcast | PodchaserAudacy: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/the-muslim-recap-podcast-dccd6Host linksRaathi’s Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raathi07/X: https://twitter.com/raathi07?lang=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@raathi.chotaKofi: https://ko-fi.com/T6T7HN5IFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/raathi07/?modal=admin_todo_tourZana’s Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zanascreative?igsh=MWhpbjZmMmgyNmJodg%3D%3D&utm_source=qrKofi: https://ko-fi.com/zanachota 

Is Meskina accurate when it comes to the dating scene in Islam? We delve into this film and how its Moroccan-Dutch culture influences or deters the representation of muslims. We also announce the start of our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX256JpvBhAebBjfzS-6kw Resources mentioned: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12169256/bio/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm Want to send in a suggestion? We’re everywhere and don’t forget to follow us! Email: themuslimrecap@gmail.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/themuslimrecap/ TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@themuslimrecappod X: https://twitter.com/themuslimrecap Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557631986459  Podcast Platforms: Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-muslim-recap-podcast/id1691835149 Spotify podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/0icPbFabkVjWN13OPPuAYH Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/The-Muslim-Recap-Podcast-id5470539?country=us Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/74672eb4-78e5-4ec1-b8b3-217b4c2afe7f/the-muslim-recap-podcast Podyssy: The Muslim Recap Podcast | Podyssey PodChaser: The Muslim Recap Podcast - TV Podcast | Podchaser Audacy: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/the-muslim-recap-podcast-dccd6 Host links: Raathi’s Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raathi07/ X: https://twitter.com/raathi07?lang=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@raathi.chota Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/T6T7HN5I Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raathi07/?modal=admin_todo_tour Zana’s Links:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zanascreative?igsh=MWhpbjZmMmgyNmJodg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/zanachota 

Join us for our final episode of 2024 where we discuss the heart-wrenching film, Farha. We touch on the film's: Strong relationships Cultural issues The use of perspective to drive emotion and affect Here are the resources mentioned throughout the episode: https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/1/7/farha-and-the-story-of-the-palestinian-collaborator https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11555492/ https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/501268/Tehran-museum-to-screen-Farha-on-Palestinian-cause Want to send in a suggestion? We’re everywhere and don’t forget to follow us! Email: themuslimrecap@gmail.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/themuslimrecap/ TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@themuslimrecappod X: https://twitter.com/themuslimrecap Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557631986459  Podcast Platforms: Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-muslim-recap-podcast/id1691835149 Spotify podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/0icPbFabkVjWN13OPPuAYH Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/The-Muslim-Recap-Podcast-id5470539?country=us Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/74672eb4-78e5-4ec1-b8b3-217b4c2afe7f/the-muslim-recap-podcast Podyssy: The Muslim Recap Podcast | Podyssey PodChaser: The Muslim Recap Podcast - TV Podcast | Podchaser Audacy: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/the-muslim-recap-podcast-dccd6 Hosts links Raathi’s Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raathi07/ X: https://twitter.com/raathi07?lang=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@raathi.chota Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/T6T7HN5I Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raathi07/?modal=admin_todo_tour Zana’s Links:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zanascreative?igsh=MWhpbjZmMmgyNmJodg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/zanachota 

Step into the middle eastern world with us as we talk about the 2014 Academy nominated film by director Naji Abu Nower. Mostly touching on cultural practices, the Jordanian filmmaker helps us to establish: The importance of brotherhood How isolating the desert can be  Is there any islamic or muslim representation in this film at all? Join us as we travel ten years back into one of Jordan’s most successful films of all time.  Here are the resources mentioned throughout the episode: https://trigon-film.org/en/directors/naji-abu-nowar/ https://mad-distribution.film/directors/621126449921.php https://www.asiapacificscreenawards.com/apsa-academy-members/naji-abu-nowar https://www.anaarabcinema.com/directors15/p/naji-abu-nowar-theeb Want to send in a suggestion? We’re everywhere and don’t forget to follow us! Email: themuslimrecap@gmail.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/themuslimrecap/ TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@themuslimrecappod X: https://twitter.com/themuslimrecap Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557631986459  PODCAST PLATFORMS Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-muslim-recap-podcast/id1691835149 Spotify podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/0icPbFabkVjWN13OPPuAYH Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/The-Muslim-Recap-Podcast-id5470539?country=us Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/74672eb4-78e5-4ec1-b8b3-217b4c2afe7f/the-muslim-recap-podcast Podyssy: The Muslim Recap Podcast | Podyssey PodChaser: The Muslim Recap Podcast - TV Podcast | Podchaser Audacy: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/the-muslim-recap-podcast-dccd6 HOST LINKS Raathi’s Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raathi07/ X: https://twitter.com/raathi07?lang=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@raathi.chota Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/T6T7HN5I Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raathi07/?modal=admin_todo_tour Zana’s Links:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zanascreative?igsh=MWhpbjZmMmgyNmJodg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/zanachota 

In this episode we talk about the Academy nominated animated film, The Breadwinner and how its extreme views has an impact internally and externally within a family. Sources used: https://www.thechildrensmediaconference.com/profile/nora-twomey/ https://greatwomenanimators.com/nora-twomey/ Make sure to follow us so you're notified for the next episode! Don't forget to leave a rating. It helps us tremendously to make this podcast. You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, Amazon Music, Podchaser, Audacy or Podyssy. If you have any suggestions our inbox on our socials are always open: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themuslimrecap/ X: https://twitter.com/themuslimrecap Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557631986459 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themuslimrecappod Raathi's Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raathi07/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/raathi07?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raathi07/?modal=admin_todo_tour TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@raathi.chota Ko-Fi Page: https://ko-fi.com/T6T7HN5I Zana's Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zanascreative?igsh=MWhpbjZmMmgyNmJodg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Ko-Fi Page: https://ko-fi.com/zanachota

In this month's episode we delve into All American Muslim Girl by Nadine Jolie Courtney and discuss its nuances in islamic representation. Don't forget to leave a rating and while you're at it, we'd appreciate a review! It helps us maintain this podcast and motivates us to do better. You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Castbox, Amazon Music, Spotify, Audacy, Podyssy and Podchaser! Sources mentioned: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/882738.Nadine_Jolie_Courtney https://edition.cnn.com/2019/11/14/opinions/becoming-all-american-muslim-girl-nadine-jolie-courtney/index.html Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themuslimrecap/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themuslimrecappod X: https://twitter.com/themuslimrecap Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557631986459 Raathi's Socials: Blog: www.raathiscorner.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raathi07/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raathi07/?modal=admin_todo_tour X: https://twitter.com/raathi07?lang=en Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/raathichota/ Ko-Fi Page: https://ko-fi.com/T6T7HN5I Zana's Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zanascreative?igsh=czd5dmthbmNpZzF0 Ko-Fi Page: https://ko-fi.com/zanachota Behance: https://www.behance.net/zanachota

Disclaimer: This episode contains mentioning of sexual harassment, abuse, alcoholism and Islamophobia. We're back and we're here to discuss Sabaa Tahir's enriching novel, All My Rage. You'll find out facts about the novel along with our thoughts and official muslim recap rating! We talk about feminine rage, struggles as an immigrant and what lengths people go to for survival. Links of articles mentioned: https://www.kqed.org/news/11906026/all-my-rage-a-story-of-love-loss-and-forgiveness-in-the-mojave-desert https://www.unitedbypop.com/books/young-adult-books/sabaa-tahir-all-my-rage/ https://time.com/6149088/sabaa-tahir-all-my-rage/ Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you're updated when we post our next episode! Please leave a rating and review as it helps us grow. You can also listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox and Amazon Music. Social Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themuslimrecap/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themuslimrecappod Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/themuslimrecap Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Muslim-Recap-Podcast/61557631986459/ Raathi's Socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raathi07/?modal=admin_todo_tour Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raathi07/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/raathi07?lang=en Zana's Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zanascreative?igsh=MWhpbjZmMmgyNmJodg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Ramadhan Kareem! This episode was recorded prior to Ramadhan. Please join us in reading our next title for episode five and make sure to send in your thoughts so we can mention it on the show! This episode we dive into Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (no pun intended). Reminiscing on early 2010 films and back then how they portrayed muslims, even if it was a side character or two... Instagram: @themuslimrecap https://www.instagram.com/themuslimrecap/ Twitter / X: @themuslimrecap https://twitter.com/themuslimrecap TikTok: @themuslimrecappod https://www.tiktok.com/@themuslimrecappod Leave a review to be featured on the show!

Disclaimer: This episode contains explicit content such as sexual harassment and assault. Viewer discretion is advised. In this episode we talk about our thoughts on S.K. Ali's 2017 debut novel Saints and Misfits. The distinction between saints, misfits. and monsters were a hit or miss for us and a surprising turn on its muslim representation. We also choose our next title for episode four. Give a listen to hear our first movie title! Don't forget to follow us and send your thoughts to: Instagram: @themuslimrecap Twitter: @themuslimrecap TikTok: @themuslimrecappod Leave a review and rating to be featured on the show!

For our second episode we delve into Hulu and A24's Ramy and its muslim representation. We binge watched season one and have a lot to say! From our favorite moments, least favorite and what could be improved.We also pick our next title for episode three, join us in the conversation by sending your thoughts and suggestions to any of our socials:Email: themuslimrecap@gmail.comInstagram: @themuslimrecapTwitter: @themuslimrecapTikTok: @themuslimrecappodAnd we hope to end off each episode with a short and sweet segment :)Don't forget to subscribe, leave a rating and share this podcast so others know about it!Follow us on our individual socials:Instagram: @raathi07 & @zanascentral Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NOTE: This episode does contain spoilers.For our first episode we read Yes No Maybe So by Becky Albertalli and Aisha Saeed. We first start off by discussing our general expectations for the book and what we looked forward to when we read the blurb. Kudos to Zana who did the lovely cover art. She will be doing the cover art for every episode based on our future title. You can find her other work here: https://instagram.com/zanascentral?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==Then we really delve into the muslim representation and if this book delivered. We discuss how many plot points might have glossed over the important themes of this book and what was the overall downfall.Next we look at other reviews online to get a different opinion. Then we go off and give it an official rating and if we recommend this book or not for its muslim representation.We finish off our first episode by choosing our next title! We hope you join us for episode two and share your thoughts so we can mention them on the show.Follow and connect with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themuslimrecap/Twitter: https://twitter.com/themuslimrecapTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themuslimrecappodDon't forget to leave a review on your preferred podcast app and to subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introducing The Muslim Recap Podcast and what we're all about. We discuss our goals, what we hope to achieve and our first topic for episode 1!You can follow us hereInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themuslimrecap/Twitter: https://twitter.com/themuslimrecap TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themuslimrecappodMake sure to subscribe and leave a review after listening to our first episode. It will really help us grow as a podcast so we can bring you more content! Any book / movie / tv show title suggestions are welcomed and can be sent to us via social media DMs.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.