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Don’t Tell Baba

35 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratings

Welcome to ‘Don’t Tell Baba,’ a conversational podcast with Middle Eastern flair hosted by Noor and Shereen!

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Episode 24: Stitching it Up with Seevana

April 17, 2020 19:37 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

In this episode of Don't Tell Baba, Noor and Shereen talk to Seevana, founder of the clothing line KUVRD. They discuss family, non-traditional careers, and being a female, Arab entrepreneur. Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at [email protected] or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod

Episode 23: Cracking Up with Salma Hindy

April 15, 2020 04:24 - 1 hour - 86.6 MB

In this episode of Don't Tell Baba, Noor and Shereen talk to comedian extraordinaire Salma Hindy about comedy, culture, therapy, and social expectations. Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at [email protected] or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod

Mini Episode 8: Poetry Workshop w/ TheSoulfulPoet

April 09, 2020 04:51 - 36 minutes - 33 MB

In this bonus segment of Don’t Tell Baba, Ali TheSoulfulPoet walks Noor and Shereen through his process of writing a poem.

Mini Episode 7: The Tiger King Shitshow

April 08, 2020 06:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MB

 In this Episode, Noor discusses the Shitshow that is the hit Tiger King docu-series and the burning questions still left after the show. ********SPOILER ALERT******* Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at [email protected] or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod

Episode 22: Waxing Poetic with TheSoulfulPoet

April 07, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

In this episode of Don't Tell Baba, Noor and Shereen talk to TheSoulfulPoet about Hip-Hop, Poetry, the creative process and being Arab in a changing world. You can find more from Ali on Instagram @alithesoulfulpoet and online at thesoulfulpoet.com. Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at [email protected] or DM us on Twitter or I...

Episode 21: Things We Love!

March 31, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 82.2 MB

In this episode of Don't Tell Baba, Shereen and Noor discuss the things they love in order to distract from the outside world!        Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at [email protected] or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod

Mini Episode 6 - The Art Room

March 26, 2020 14:56 - 4 minutes - 4.39 MB

In this mini episode of Don’t Tell Baba, Shereen takes you back to the peaceful silence of her elementary school art supply room. We also announce our first Giveaway! Listen to this episode for the details!        Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at [email protected] or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod

Episode 20: Getting up to Tricks with Xavier Caffrey

March 24, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MB

In this episode of Don't Tell Baba, Shereen and Noor are joined by magician Xavier Caffrey. They discuss non-traditional careers, forgiveness, and mental health.    Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at [email protected] or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod

Mini Episode 5: Ten Tips for Ten Years- a Noor and Mike endeavor

March 19, 2020 09:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

In this mini episode of Don't Tell Baba, Noor is joined by her husband (the producer of the show) Mike to chat about marriage. They share their ten tips and some laughs from their crammed single person studio in which they both miraculously fit.      Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at [email protected] or DM us on ...

Episode 19: Trolling r/amitheasshole with Sarah!

March 17, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MB

In this episode, Shereen and Noor are joined by a returning guest, Sarah! As we go through these troubling times, it is great to have a good laugh, we decided to keep things light. The girl go through some of the unbelievable stories shared on the Am I the Asshole subreddit.     Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at thebabapod@gmai...

Episode 18: Getting EMPWR'd with Ally Salama

March 10, 2020 10:56 - 1 hour - 68.5 MB

In this episode of Don't Tell Baba, Noor and Shereen are joined by Ally Salama, founder of EMPWR. They discuss his platform, toxic masculinity, and make the case for a more empathetic society.   https://empower-mag.com/    Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at [email protected] or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod  

Mini Episode 4: Shushu's Soapbox

March 09, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.91 MB

In this mini episode of Don't Tell Baba, Shereen discusses American politics and why she's been feeling the Bern since 2016.    Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at [email protected] or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod

Mini Episode 3: Noor talks Music and Memories

March 05, 2020 07:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

In this episode Noor talks about The Lumineers concert, childhood music memories, and buying CDs in the UAE.          Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at [email protected] or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod

Episode 17: Astrology and the Occult Part 2

March 03, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 100 MB

In this episode, Noor and Shereen take to the icy winter streets in search of a psychic experience. They have their tarot cards read by a local Toronto psychic AND have their coffee cups read by Noor's very own mama. Will there be good news? MARRIAGE?!  Tune in to find out!      Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at thebabapod@gma...

Episode 16: Shereen and Noor's Romance Extravaganza

February 25, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 97.8 MB

In this episode of Don’t Tell Baba, Shereen and Noor discuss the wonderful, dreamy, and endlessly steamy world of romance novels. Be warned: this episode of Don't Tell Baba is explicit and may not be suited for audiences with delicate ears. Check out the podcast Fated Mates (for a good episode on the alpha male). Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welc...

Mini Episode 2: Reading Romance in the Middle East

February 21, 2020 04:09 - 7 minutes - 6.68 MB

In this mini episode of Don’t Tell Baba, Shereen discusses what it was like to read and love romance novels while living in the Middle East. Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at [email protected] or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod

Episode 15: Make-up

February 18, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 99.2 MB

In this episode, Noor and Shereen discuss Make-up, the patriarchy and Capitalism. Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at [email protected] or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod

Mini Episode 1: The Amazing Journey of Chicklet Cadbury

February 14, 2020 07:00 - 8 minutes - 8.16 MB

In this episode, Noor reads a short story she wrote over ten years ago. The Journey of Chicklet Cadbury is a whimsical satire with a hint of romance to get you all through this Valentine's Day. Noor thinks it's hilarious and she hopes you do too. Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at [email protected] or DM us on Twitter or Ins...

Episode 14: Music

February 11, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 76.6 MB

In this week's episode, Shereen and Noor discuss and analyze their favourite music from Classic Rock hits to Broadway Theater! Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at [email protected] or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod

Episode 13.5: An Ode to Noor

February 06, 2020 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.09 MB

A very special day folks, this episode is dedicated to the most amazing person with a heart of gold. We love you so much, Noor! Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at [email protected] or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod

Episode 13: Careers

February 04, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 92.6 MB

This week's episode takes a deep dive into Noor and Shereen's schooling and career choices as made under our parents' influence. This episode is deeply vulnerable and very emotional. Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at [email protected] or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod

Episode 12: Astrology and the Occult, Part 1

January 28, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 90.1 MB

In this episode, Noor and Shereen take a look into belief systems surrounding Astrology and psychic readings in this multi-part series on Astrology and the Occult. They discuss their personal experiences with psychics and begin to investigate the world of online psychic and astrological practice by communicating with online practitioners. Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas ...

Episode 11: Tech with Mike

January 21, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 85.4 MB

In this week's episode, we discuss social media, robot chefs, sex dolls and more! Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at [email protected] or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod

Episode 10.5 - Girl, Butterfly, and Bug

January 14, 2020 10:00 - 7 minutes - 7.07 MB

Ironically- we faced technical difficulties on Noor’s end 😅 This week’s episode will be a short treat from Shereen to you beautiful folks out here!…  Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at [email protected] or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod

Episode 10: The Sexpisode - Part 2

January 07, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 81.8 MB

In this episode Noor and Shereen answer some listener questions and continue the discussion on sex, sexuality, and sex education. This episode is the second in the two part series on sex. Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at [email protected] or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @th...

Episode 9: The Sexpisode - Part 1

December 31, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 77.9 MB

Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at [email protected] or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod In this episode Noor and Shereen discuss sex, sexuality, and sex education. This episode is the first in a two part series! To participate in the creation of part two please submit your questions, comments, or concerns to thebab...

Episode 8: Holiday Special

December 24, 2019 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

Holiday Special! Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at [email protected] or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod

Episode 7: Sustainable Fashion with Omar

December 17, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 93.6 MB

In this episode, Noor and Shereen sit down with Omar, part owner of D.W.S.E sustainable fashion brand. The trio discuss the brand, entrepreneurship, men in fashion, billionaires, and the importance of ethical and sustainable business practices.       Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at [email protected] or DM us on Twitter or ...

Episode 6: Creeping r/relationships to Give Unsolicited Advice

December 10, 2019 10:05 - 1 hour - 92.3 MB

In this spicy episode, Noor and Shereen go through r/relationships to give their unsolicited advice.       Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at [email protected] or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod Episode Resource Links: https://www.thedailybeast.com/sexy-novels-are-good-for-your-teenagers-brain-and-body https://w...

Episode 5: 3o2balek

December 03, 2019 11:01 - 2 hours - 116 MB

In this episode Noor and Shereen sit down with Sarah, a very dear friend, to discuss a word that frightens every Arab woman: 3o2balek. (3a2beylik, 3e2belik, nchala nshufich.)        *Translation: 3o2balek= wishing you the same    *Context: Weddings, babies, and Things Society Wants.     Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at thebaba...

Episode 4: Finding Your Inner Kayka

November 26, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 85 MB

In this episode, Noor and Shereen discuss their journeys towards self love and encourage listeners to embark upon their own journeys of self discovery and introspection.      Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at [email protected] or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod Mental Health Resources and Helplines: https://ibpf....

Episode 3: Books that Raised Us

November 19, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

In this episode, Noor and Shereen discuss books that helped shape their growth, learning, and worldviews.      Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at [email protected] or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod

Episode 2: Growing up in the UAE

November 12, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MB

In this episode Noor and Shereen discuss their own hilarious and horrific experiences of growing up and attending school in the UAE. They then answer some commonly googled questions about the Middle East.        Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at [email protected] or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod

Episode 1

November 05, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 91.4 MB

In this episode of Don't Tell Baba, Noor and Shereen introduce themselves with witty banter and flair. They discuss their names, their best friend meet-cute, and some of the things that define them as individuals and as friends. Everything we say will be very frank and based on our own lived experiences. If they, for whatever reason, don’t match up with your own experiences/ideas that’s okay and you're welcome to e-mail us at [email protected] or DM us on Twitter or Instagram @thebabapod...

Don't Tell Baba: The Podcast Trailer

October 29, 2019 09:00 - 3 minutes - 3.27 MB

Trailer for Don't Tell Baba, a conversational podcast with Middle Eastern flair hosted by Noor and Shereen. Please check us out on Instagram and Twitter @thebabapod