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Animation Fandom

February 21, 2025 Lauren Lola

How the United States is This World’s Fire Nation

In the 20 years since Avatar: The Last Airbender debuted on Nickelodeon, a common question that’s shared among the fan

Podcasts Video Games

February 12, 2024 Swara Ahmed

The Middle Geeks Episode 62: ‘Assassin’s Creed Mirage’ Review and Updates on Gaza

We welcome back on Jasmin and Isa to discuss the best representation of Baghdad and the SWANA region ever in gaming, #AssassinsCreedMIrage.

Comics Podcasts

November 20, 2023 Swara Ahmed

The Middle Geeks Episode 60: ‘Squire’ Through the Lens of Palestine with Nadia Shammas

The Middle Geeks welcome back Nadia Shammas to discuss their acclaimed graphic novel “Squire” through the lens of Palestine.

Marvel Movies Podcasts

November 10, 2023 Swara Ahmed

The Middle Geeks Episode 59: ‘The Marvels’ Review

Joined once again by Maryam and Isa, we review the latest in Kamala Khan’s journey in the MCU, “The Marvels.”

Books Podcasts

November 3, 2023 Swara Ahmed

The Middle Geeks Episode 58: Free Palestine with Hannah Moushabeck

We interview Palestinian-American author of “Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine” about the ongoing genocide in Gaza.

Comics Podcasts

May 11, 2023 Swara Ahmed

The Middle Geeks Episode 54: The Palestinian Ingenuity of Nadia Shammas

The Middle Geeks interview Nadia Shmmas, acclaimed Palestinian writer of “Squire,” “Where Black Stars Rise,” “Ms. Marvel: Stretched Thin,” and so much more!

Movies Podcasts

February 28, 2023 Swara Ahmed

The Middle Geeks Episode 50: ‘Blue Caftan,’ the Earthquake, and an Update on Palestine

The Middle Geeks review Maryam Touzani’s Cannes-award winning film “Blue Caftan” and discuss the horrible news of the earthquake in Syria, Kurdistan, and Türkiye, and the latest news in Palestine.