The No Fly List

This week, our hosts Atheer Yacoub (@atheeryacoub) and Sabeen Sadiq (@sabeencomedy) chat with Somali-Canadian comedian and friend, Hoodo Hersi (@HoodoComedy). Hoodo just moved to New York and made her American TV debut on Late Night with Seth Meyers. She tells us what's it's like being the favorite child, growing up broke, and the similarities between parts of Canada and Texas. We also talk about makeup, reality TV, and celebrity gossip-- this episode has it all! 

This week, our hosts Atheer Yacoub (@atheeryacoub) and Sabeen Sadiq (@sabeencomedy) chat with Pakistani-American comedian and friend, Farooq Hussain. Born and raised in Pakistan, Farooq moves to Staten Island as a teenager and tells us what it's like being dropped into Western culture and trying to preserve your roots. We talk about identity crisis, being multi-lingual and how it shapes who we are, and our religious upbringings. Farooq is so funny, entertaining, and insightful!

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This week our lovely hosts Atheer Yacoub (@atheeryacoub) and Sabeen Sadiq (@sabeencomedy) chat with South African matchmaker Karmen Naidoo (@karmennaidoo) ! The matchmaking is just reserved for her friends, but what an episode! Karmen shares how she got to the US from South Africa and the wild process of assimilating to a whole new culture, while having limited resources. She also tells us about her diverse background and how her South African family views religion and culture. Tune in!

This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Sabeen (@SabeenComedy) chat with hilarious comedian, storyteller, and fabulous fashionista Karolena Theresa (@Karobeanah). The laughs keep rolling in this episode as Karolena entertains us with funny stories about growing up in Queens, NY with a Guatemalan mom, a Trinidadian dad, and the multi-cultural family she comes from. She tells us about meeting her devout Muslim African husband and navigating the cultural and religious differences between them. Karolena keeps us laughing hysterically while impersonating her mom and husband, who both seem to be good sports about her comedy! An added bonus is her helpful hints into naturally raising your dopamine by looking good to feel good. 

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This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Sabeen (@SabeenComedy) chat with the vibrant and fiery Glorelys Mora(@glorelysmora). Glory shares how she stays motivated and excited about comedy since she's gone HOLLYWOOD baby! Her energy is inspiring and contagious. Glory also shares how she lets go of toxic relationships and moves forward - not easy for anyone. You'll really see a woman with a strong go getter mindset in this ep. Glory is big on competing with self and no one else, because as a stand up you're really just trying to master yourself, for the stage.  This goes for any person in any career, every person has their own unique journey in life and can only work on bettering themselves. You're going to want to hear this episode! You can watch the full video for this episode by subscribing to our Patreon: @Patreon:patreon.com/noflylistpod Follow us @noflylistpod or drop us a line at noflylistpod@gmail.com.

This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Sabeen (@SabeenComedy) chat with one of the top comedians in NYC who's also a pro tennis player (jk he wishes), Tanael Joachim (@tjstandup). TJ talks about leaving Haiti for New York when he was 19 and how he found his way into stand up comedy after quitting business school. He talks a lot about acceptance, shares his philosophies on life, and how he stays grounded while being a full time comedian. 

TJ hosts the Cellar Chronicles at the Comedy Cellar. Check out his Instagram for tickets to catch him interviewing and hanging out with world famous comedians.

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This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Sabeen (@SabeenComedy) chat with Chicago-based comedian, adoptee and ex-Mormon, Skyler Higley (@SkylerHigley). Skyler talks about growing up as a Black Mormon and eating the most bland food, but finding his way to Chicago and comedy. When Skyler isn't writing and acting in sketches, or producing comedy audio albums like Saltwater(check it out asap!),  he's performing stand up comedy nationwide. He used to write for Conan and is currently staffed at The Onion. 

Again, check out his comedy album Saltwater!

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This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Sabeen (@SabeenComedy) chat with comedian, model, and Southside youth social worker, Ontonio Kareem (@ontoniokareem). Ontonio shared how he went from getting his haircut at a barbershop to modeling for big names like Zara. He told us how stand up comedy become his next calling and we learned about his upbringing with a strict Muslim dad (who is in a gang -- WHAT) and non Muslim mom. We loved hearing Ontonio's story and so will you!

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This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Sabeen (@SabeenComedy) chat with comedian, cooking enthusiast, and friend, Brittany Carney (@James_Earlbones). We talked to Brittany about growing up in Japan, anime, and FOOD! 

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This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Sabeen (@SabeenComedy) chatted with comedian, father of twins, and co-host of Halal Cartels podcast, Sameer Naseem (@SameerMon). We talked about Quran math, marrying outside the faith, and Sameer's white taste in music. Dare we say, things got A BIT WEIRD!

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This week, Chicago native and soulful musician Zeshan (@ZeshanB) chats with hosts Sabeen (@SabeenComedy) and Atheer (@AtheerYacoub). We talk about how having echolalia turned him to music, the hustle of music versus comedy, and redefining our Muslim culture in the West. 

Check out his website for show dates: https://www.zeshanb.com

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This week, comedian and neuroscientist (WHAT?!) Cansu (@Cansudisdat) dropped by the studio to chat with hosts Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Sabeen (@SabeenComedy) about growing up Kurdish in Turkey and Denmark, balancing comedy and academia, and navigating the New York dating scene. Follow her on the socials and check out her show FOC (Femmes of Comedy) It Up! 

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This week, we sat down with comedian, joke machine, and Tik-Tok sensation Alingon Mitra (@AlingonMitra) who's been on Conan, Colbert, Comedy Central and more! Your hosts Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Sabeen (@SabeenComedy) chat with Alingon about quarantining at home, the power of meditation, and the similarities between growing up Hindu and Muslim. Follow Alingon for hilarious clips on IG & TIk-Tok!

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This week, your hosts Atheer Yacoub (@AtheerYacoub) and Sabeen Sadiq (@SabeenComedy) chatted with comedian, writer, and Lupus warrior, Ayanna Dookie (@ADookie). Ayanna is outspoken, funny, and shared with us the ups and downs of married life, living with Lupus, and advocating or yourself when it comes to love and health. Check out her podcast @Hydroxychloroqueenz. 

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We're back with a brand new season with your hosts Atheer Yacoub (@AtheerYacoub) and previous guest, now promoted to co-host, comedian and actor Sabeen Sadiq (@SabeenComedy). Today's guest, Mehreen Jabbar (@MehreenJabbarOfficial) is an innovative director and filmmaker with a global presence in the television and film industry. We talked about her career start in Pakistan in a male-dominated field, growing up in a creative family, and branching out into new and throught-prokoving projects.  

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This week Amamah (@amamahsardar) and Atheer (@atheeryacoub) sat down with the incredibly funny writer and comedian Sammy Obeid (@sammyobeid)! Sammy offers some amazing dating advice on how to put yourself out there at places like gyms, growing up in a more liberal family, and getting started in comedy!

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This week, @AtheerYacoub and @AmamahSardad chatted with comedian and writer Cody Wilkins (@whatcodysaid). Cody writes for The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and was a writer on the Rundown on BET. We talk about defining ourselves outside of what we do, letting go of expectations and attachments to results, and Cody's journey from playing sports at Yale to being a comedian. Cody is all around funny, smart, and interesting to chat with. 

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This week, we had Alex Payne (@alexpaynecomedy) comedian, writer, and now our official new best friend. Alex gives us some solid dating advice while also discussing his year of self discovery, growth, all while being incredibly funny! Follow us @noflylistpod or drop us a line at noflylistpod@gmail.com. Please consider supporting the show by subscribing to our @Patreon:patreon.com/noflylistpod where you can watch Alex's interview.

This week, comedian Mohanad Elshieky (@MohanadElshieky) seen on Conan and is also a digital producer at Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, stopped by to chat with Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) about coming to the US for med school, seeking asylum from Libya, and how he found his way into comedy. 

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This week, comedian Fizaa Dosani (@fizaadosani) came by from LA to chat with Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar)! We talk about Fizaa's fantastic show, Facial Recognition Comedy, as well as her Florida upbringing, being a rebel, and so much more! Be sure to follow Fizaa to see all the amazing things she's up to!

This week, comedian Gabe Pecheco (@Gabepac1) stopped by to chat with Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) about showing up prepared, his Chicano identity, and choosing to be a lifelong bachelor. Check out his podcast Halal Cartels. 

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This week Atheer Yacoub(@atheeryacoub) and Amamah Sardar (@amamahsardar) welcome comedian and writer Shatha Yas (@shathayas)! The women talk about navigating comedy and bringing awareness to social issues, the best possible way to help the world, and Shatha shares some wisdom about post pandemic life. This is a fantastic episode and Shatha is a great person you should definitely follow! 

This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) chat with comedian Soo Ra(@hoora4soora). Soo Ra is a flight attendant and comedian who shares some wild airline stories with us, including whether pilots get drunk before flights. Soo Ra also talks about having a long distance relationship and how to keep it spicy. Follow her! 

This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) chat with journalist, satirist, and executive producer at Voice of America, Saman Arbabi (@Samanism). Saman tells us stories about immigrating to the US from Iran as a child, getting kidnapped as a war journalist, and living life in the present, all with a sense of humor. Saman's work is inspiring and his Iranian TV shows landed him an appearance on The Daily Show, among other places. Follow him and check out his many projects!

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This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) chat with comedian and friend Courtney Reynolds (@Fullcourtcomedy). We talk about being in touch with our emotions, the similarities between our immigrant parents, and how to be present and reclaim happiness. Courtney is a delight to chat with and a hilarious comedian! Check out his show Smoke Break Comedy (@smokebreakcomedy_).

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This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) chat with comedian and writer for the Daily Show, Ashton Womack (@ashtonwomack). This is a fantastic episode where we dive into cults, meditation, and Ashton talks about how he navigated the comedy scene with no money his first two years and now what its like to write for the Daily Show and Grammys. 

This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) chat with comedian and co-host of Two Bearded Ladies podcast Electra Telesford (@electra_telesford). Like Amamah, Electra is also a teacher and she shares tactics from teaching that have helped her as a comedian. We talk about body hair, letting go of unhealthy relationships, and interconnectivity. This is an all around feel-good episode. 

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This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) are joined by comedian, writer, and all around great friend Gabe Pereira (@_gabe.pereira_). We talk about our confrontation styles, how to make long term relationships work, and Gabe swipes on Bumble for Amamah. Gabe is an amazing writer whose work can be seen on Flexxmag.

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This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) are joined by comedian, writer, radio show host, and all around great person Dean Obeidallah (@DeanObeidallah). We talk about Dean's career shift from lawyer to comedian and what led him to quit his job and follow his dreams. Dean has performed stand-up all over the world, was part of the Axis of Evil Comedy Tour, co-produced The Muslims Are Coming, and is the co-founder of the Arab-American Comedy Festival. You can also listen to him daily on Sirius XM's Dean Obeidallah Show.  

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This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) are joined by writer and comedian, Rima Parikh(@rimaparikh12). We get pretty gross in the first half as we talk about Rima and Amamah's current roach problems but Rima tells us one of the wildest stories about introducing her non-indian bf to her family and the craziness that ensued. This is a fantastic episode and follow Rima for more of her hilarity. 

This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) are joined by friend of the show and in real life, comedian, and DJ, Andrew McGill (@hoodchefdrew). We get loose and silly in this episode, where we find a way to exploit Andrew and Amamah's teaching experience for the sake of comedy. Andrew is an all around awesome human and he has a refreshing and honest approach on dating. Follow Andrew for music, comedy, and his new web series!

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This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) are joined by writer and comedian Khaleel Rahman (@khaleelrahman333). We chat about balancing comedy and being a full time student, arranged marriage differences between men and women, and growing up with a supportive desi family. Khaleel is a contributor for The Onion and Reductress and an all around great kid! 

This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@AmamahSardar) are joined by friend, comedian and actor Napoleon Emill (@Napoleon Emill). We chat about starting comedy in his hometown in North Carolina, moving to New York City and having to hustle his way up in comedy. Napoleon can be seen on Showtime's Flatbush Misdemeanors. He's also been in Just for Laughs festival and won Caroline's March Madness competition. He's as lovable as he is funny! 

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This week, Amamah (@AmamahSardar) and Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) are joined by a wonderful comedian Norah Yahya (@missyahya) who hosts the podcast and show "Two Bearded Ladies." This is a crazy episode as Norah tells us stories about her family, including her mother who spent a lot of her life in jail, solid advice from her father, marrying during a pandemic and so much more! Follow us @noflylistpod or drop us a line at noflylistpod@gmail.com. Please consider supporting the show by subscribing to our @Patreaon:patreaon.com/noflylistpod

This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@Amamah Sardar) are joined by comedian and writer Norlex Belma (@norlexsaid)! We talk about Norlex's engagement, growing up in NYC and how much it's changed, how we're planning on preserving our selves as the world reopens, and knowing your self worth! Norlex is one of our favorite people and this episode is a must listen! 

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This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@Amamah Sardar) are joined by comedian and writer Gordon Baker-Bone (@bakerbone)! We talk about Gordon's period podcast and how he's learned a lot about the woman in his life while teaching the men around him, interracial dating, life returning to normal and so much more! Gordon is hilarious, smart, and an overall great person to be around! Follow him for more hilarious content.

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This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@Amamah Sardar) are joined by comedian and writer Ali-Asghar Abedi (@AbediAA) whose work has been featured in The New York Times, PBS, The Independent, and more! We talk about life pre-pandem where Ali-Asghar had a talk show at UCB and now started a website for a satirical look at the news. He tells us what it’s like growing up brown in the UK compared to the US. Ali-Asghar is smart, funny, and a cool dad! Follow him for more hilarious content. 

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This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@Amamah Sardar) are joined by comedian Lili Michelle Koohestani (@lilsmichelle). We talk about Lili growing up in Canada and moving to the states, the racism she experienced then and now, and how Lili's dad reacted when he found her raunchy tweets. Lili is so funny and has a great vibe so enjoy this episode! 

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This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Amamah (@Amamah Sardar) are joined by comedian and actor Reggie Conquest (@ReggConquest) seen on TruTV & season 4 of Insecure (@InsecureHBO). We talk about Reggie growing up in Philly, his first interactions with white women in NYC, and our side hustles for comedy. Reggie is a hilarious comedian and chill AF friend. Sit back and relax with this episode!

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This week, Amamah (@AmamahSardar) and Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) are joined by the absolutely hilarious comedian and writer, Oscar Aydin (@itsoscaraydin). Oscar tells us about his experience being adopted, reconnecting to his birth family, and some other wild stories. This is an episode you'll want to listen to anytime you're having a bad day! 

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This week, Amamah (@AmamahSardar) and Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) are joined by Amamah's co-worker, friend, and all around badass, Merete Fields (@MereteFields). In addition to being an amazing mom to her own kids, Merete empowers younger black women through her career advice podcast Career Gems. Merete also gave us some great relationship advice and makes some confessions in Keeping Up with the Caucasians!

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