No More Wahala, Inshallah COAR

In the season finale of No More Wahala, Inshallah we talk all things Eid and Christmas! Christmas may have passed but Eid is on the horizon, so let's chat about the multiple Eids Muslim celebrate, and what it’s like for Ayah as an Iraqi-Australian diaspora kid. We also take a dive into the bizarre, random, hilarious, lowkey racist things Muslims experience around Christmas time. We chat about interfaith celebrations, the capitalist and secular nature of Christmas these days, and how ‘Toritse celebrates Christmas. So come along to listen and laugh with us here at No More Wahala, Inshallah.

CW: Discussion of racialised violence, sexual violence, and patriarchy, discussion of Alan Kurdi.

In this episode of No More Wahala, Inshallah we delve into one of the many complex positions white supremacy and patriarchy put women of colour in. We discuss why it is so hard and uncomfortable to talk about misogyny and patriarchy in our own cultures and ethnic communities more broadly to a white audience. We highlight the way white supremacy weaponises our criticisms of misogyny and patriarchy in our cultures and uses this to further their hatred and justify their racism against ethnic communities, and nations more broadly. In the words of Oprah are we being silent or silenced?

CW: in depth discussion of violence and racialised violence, mentions of Black Lives Matter, End SARS, sexual assault, the Stolen Generations, and murder.

In this episode of No More Wahala, Inshallah we explore protests and the greater risk BIPOC people face when engaging in civil disobedience. We discuss the policing of anger and the way people resist, and then dive into the judgement so-called progressive white people can pass on the choices BIPOC people make to survive. We touch on the Black Lives Matter movement, and discuss the markedly different responses the wave of anti-lockdown/general anti-COVID-19 restrictions protests happening here in Australia are receiving. So listen on as we explore this complex topic - the usual here at No More Wahala, Inshallah!

Note: We here at No More Wahala, Inshallah have moved to a remote Zoom powered podcast production, which comes with its many technical difficulties. Unfortunately this episode bears the brunt of that. Please accept our apologies for the questionable audio quality!

CW: Discussion of body image and eating disorders, violence, stereotypes. Mentions of slavery and war.

After an impromptu hiatus, No More Wahala, Inshallah is back! This time we're here to chat about all things representation in the media. We unpack why it’s important to us and social structures more broadly, the reach Hollywood has, and the complexities of representation. We dish out some rare gems of good representation, and realise that “good” representation is not as clear cut as it seems. We highlight the many terrible tropes and narratives that exist about Africans, Black people, Arabs, and Muslims. So listen on to hear why we’re talking about lady parts, and a surprisingly good (non-racist) movie from the 80s! 

CW: Discussion of trauma, death and dead bodies, mentions of genocide, war, and grief/mourning.

In this episode of No More Wahala, Inshallah we complete our two-part series on the Western university as an anti-BIPOC institution. This time we focus on how we actually survive (and maybe or maybe not thrive) in this institution as BIPOC students. But of course before we dish out on how we make an institution that is against us actually work for us, we delve into the harmful impacts this environment has had on us. Listen on for some crying, ranting, and laughing - the usual here at No More Wahala, Inshallah!

CW: mentions of war trauma, George Floyd, violence, and discussion of academic racism.

In this episode of No More Wahala, Inshallah we tackle what is currently the most salient institution for us - the Western university! In part one of this series, we discuss all our frustrations with it, and how it is an anti-BIPOC institution. From overt and covert racism in universities, to the facade of neutrality in academia, to how all of this creates incredibly weak and harmful knowledge, we dig deep into the ivory tower and share our experiences as BIPOC university students. 

Note: We got so famous we had to change our name - we were formally known as No Wahala, Inshallah, and now we are No More Wahala, Inshallah.