The Middle Geeks Episode 77: LIVE at Awesome Con 2026 in Washington D.C.!
We’re live once again at Awesome Con in Washington D.C. discussing SWANA representation in Fantasy & Sci-Fi!
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The Middle Geeks Episode 64: Live at Awesome Con in Washington D.C.
The Middle Geeks are LIVE at Awesome Con with our friends discussing all things SWANA representation!
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The Middle Geeks Episode 63: ‘Dune: Part Two’ Review
The Middle Geeks review Dune: Part Two with our friend and verified Dune scholar Roxana Hadadi.
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Spotlight on Spectacular SWANASA Stars, Part 2
This is the second part as we continue this spotlight series on some rather amazing SWANASA (South West Asia, North
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Director Sally El Hosaini on Showcasing the Refugee Experience in ‘The Swimmers’
We interview Sally El Hosaini, the director of “The Swimmers,” based on the true story of Syrian Olympic Swimmer Yusra Mardini and her sister Sara.
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‘The Swimmers’ on Netflix Makes a Riveting Splash with First Trailer
Watch the first trailer for “The Swimmers,” based on the true story of Syrian Olympic Swimmer Yusra Mardini and her sister Sara.
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‘Ramy’ Season 3 Teases a Spiritual Crisis for the Hassan Family
“Ramy” gives us our first look at Season 3, coming out September 30 on Hulu.
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The Middle Geeks Episode 33: ‘Gaza Mon Amour’ Review and Holiday Edition
The Middle Geeks discussion “Gaza Mon Amour” and reflect on the holidays!
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The Middle Geeks Episode 31: ‘Dune’ Review
The Middle Geeks review “Dune” with fellow MENA critics Hanna Flint and Roxana Hadadi!
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The Middle Geeks Episode 26: ‘The Present’ in Palestine
We discuss the most recent IDF and Israeli government brutalization and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in Gaza and East Jerusalem
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The Middle Geeks Episode 5: ‘Wajib’ and When We Get to Tell Our Stories
In the latest installment of The Middle Geeks, we review Wajib by Palestinian director Annemarie Jacir. Mae and Swara talk
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The Middle Geeks Episode 4: ‘Capernaum’ and Facing Hard Truths
In the latest installment of The Middle Geeks, we review Nadine Labaki’s 2018 heartbreaking masterpiece, Capernaum. Mae and Swara reflect
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The Middle Geeks Episode 3: ‘Ramy’ and Navigating Identity
In the third episode of The Middle Geeks, we review Hulu’s Ramy, an incisive and groundbreaking new series on the
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The Middle Geeks Episode 2: ‘Jinn’ and Teenagers Kissing, Oh My!
In the second-ever episode of The Middle Geeks, we cover Netflix’s new original series Jinn, their first ever Arabic language
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