The Middle Geeks Episode 21: ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ and its MENA Issues
We are joined by the wonderful Hanna Flint to discuss Wonder Woman 1984 in this special bonus episode!
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The Middle Geeks Episode 20: Moon Knight, Ms. Marvel, and Mosul
We’re back with a LOT to discuss on Moon Knight, Ms. Marvel, and Mosul! Joining us is a prolific cosplayer, streamer, and friend, Jasmin!
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The Middle Geeks Episode 19: ‘Paranormal’ Activity in Egypt (on Netflix)
This month we’re joined by filmmaker Shahab Zargari to discuss Netflix’s new supernatural series Paranormal, a supernatural drama set in
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The Middle Geeks Episode 18: DC’s Arabian Sights Festival and DC’s MENA Heroes
This month we’re discussing films we watched as part of Washington DC’s Arabian Sights Film festival. With films from Palestine,
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The Middle Geeks Episode 17: MENA in the Stars and Middle Earth
We’re excited to have on TV writer, blogger, and Star Wars fan Arezou Amin on to discuss the long history
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The Middle Geeks Episode 16: ‘A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night’ Review and DC FanDome
We’re starting spooky season a bit early this year with a review of Iranian-American film director Ana Lily Amirpour’s 2014
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The Middle Geeks Episode 15: ‘The Old Guard’ Review and Cancel Culture
We have a PACKED episode this month. After discussing some excellent and exciting MENA entertainment news, Mae and Swara review
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The Middle Geeks Interview: Faly Rakotohavana of Disney’s ‘The Secret Society of Second Born Royals’
In the first of our interview series, we’re joined by Faly Rakotohavana of the upcoming Disney+ film The Secret Society
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The Middle Geeks Episode 14: Addressing Anti-Black Racism in MENA Communities
In this episode, we discuss systemic Anti-Black racism, how it crops up in MENA communities, and how we should address
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The Middle Geeks Episode 13: ‘Ramy’ Season 2 Review
In the latest episode of The Middle Geeks, we review Hulu’s Ramy Season 2, dropping on Hulu May 29! We
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Hard NOC Life: Zoom NOC Life
This week’s Hard NOC Life is the most ambitious crossover event in history as Dominic, Shawn, and Keith welcome a
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The Middle Geeks 12: The Perils and Implications of Excluding MENA People from ‘Dune’
The internet was abuzz a few weeks ago when the first photos for Denis Villeneuve’s Dune 2020 adaptation came out,
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The Middle Geeks Episode 11: Quarantine Edition
This month on The Middle Geeks, we’re recording from home, per usual, but it feels different this time as we
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The Middle Geeks Episode 10: Character Spotlight on Zari of ‘Legends of Tomorrow’
This month on The Middle Geeks, we’re joined by our friend and fellow DCTV fan Andy Behbakht to discuss why
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The Middle Geeks Episode 9: ‘For Sama’ and the Human Cost of War
This month on The Middle Geeks, we discuss Waad Al-Kateab’s stunning documentary For Sama, which provides visceral insight into the Syrian Civil
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The Middle Geeks Episode 8: The State of MENA Representation in Hollywood and Star Wars
It’s the most wonderful time of the year on The Middle Geeks! Star Wars time! But is it really though,
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The Middle Geeks Episode 7: The Prince of Egypt
This month on The Middle Geeks, we discuss Dreamworks’ 1998 masterpiece, The Prince of Egypt. Why does this film resonate so
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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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Welcome to The Middle Geeks!
Welcome to The Middle Geeks! In our very first episode, Mae and Swara introduce the podcast and discuss our feelings
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Hard NOC Life: A Whole New Podcast
With Disney’s live action remake of Aladdin about to hit theaters worldwide, Keith is joined by Swara Salih and Mae
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