The Artistic Foodies

The Artistic Foodies
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Whether we are talking to artists about food, with chefs about art, or with each other about both, you are sure to leave every episode having learned something new.

  1. Episode 27: Muslim Literary Festival with Founder Narjis Sheikh

    12/24/2025

    Episode 27: Muslim Literary Festival with Founder Narjis Sheikh

    In this episode, Irfan and Abbas sit down with the legendary Narjis Sheikh, who is a Toronto-based novel writer as well as a community organizer with a deep passion for helping people make their dreams come true. In this episode we talk with Narjis about her journey of social entrepreneurship, the ups and downs of a founder's experience in creating out of nothing, and the immense value of having the support and backing of your community.

    54 min
  2. Episode 26: Diwan-e-Devon

    09/20/2025

    Episode 26: Diwan-e-Devon

    Devon Avenue: where the spices are bold, the art is vibrant, and the stories run deep — sometimes too deep. In this unforgettable episode of The Artistic Foodies Podcast, we explore the cultural heartbeat of Chicago’s South Asian community through food, history, and a dark local mystery. From the heated debate over Ali’s Nihari vs. Sabri Nihari, to the rich legacy of Tahoora Sweets, to the chilling discovery of bodies found above the beloved kulfi shop — Diwan-e-Devon blends flavor with folklore, and crime with culture.

    50 min
  3. Episode 25: Deli Boys, Muslim Punk Rock & Mortal Kombat with Shahjehan Khan

    06/15/2025

    Episode 25: Deli Boys, Muslim Punk Rock & Mortal Kombat with Shahjehan Khan

    In this episode, we’re joined by the multi-talented Shahjehan Khan, an actor, writer, musician, and host of the acclaimed podcast King of the World. We dive into his roles playing a character in Mortal Kombat, the new Hulu series Deli Boys, and his journey as a founding member of the trailblazing Muslim punk band The Kominas.

    1h 1m
  4. Episode 24: Boycotts - Personal Responsibility Amongst Global Crisis

    03/23/2025

    Episode 24: Boycotts - Personal Responsibility Amongst Global Crisis

    In this episode, we sit with the founder of Boycat, an app that has redirected over $170 million from unethical brands, evolving from a boycott tool into a gamified ethical marketplace. Check out the app on your app stores and tune in for the interview.

    57 min
  5. Episode 23: Exploring American Muslim Histories with Aymann Ismail

    12/06/2024

    Episode 23: Exploring American Muslim Histories with Aymann Ismail

    Aymann Ismail is an accomplished journalist with a deep passion for stories that pertain to American Muslims, a passion that is explored in the upcoming docuseries “American Muslims: A History Revealed”. Join us in this episode as we discuss the history of Muslims in the US, journalism as a Muslim, and a deep dive into the history of the only food created exclusively by American Muslims: the Bean Pie!

    1h 22m
  6. Episode 22: The Past, Present and Future of Muslim Comedy with Preacher Moss

    09/05/2024

    Episode 22: The Past, Present and Future of Muslim Comedy with Preacher Moss

    Join us in this intimate chat with the OG Muslim comedian, practitioner of ‘protest comedy’, lover of jazz music, and our latest guest of honor: Preacher Moss. We talk about the art form of comedy, his history on building the Muslim comedy scene, as well as pontificating on the current and future states of comedy from within the Muslim community. This episode was sponsored by Tandoori Grill in San Jose.

    1h 31m
  7. Episode 21: Cannabis in Islam: Halal or Haram?

    04/27/2024

    Episode 21: Cannabis in Islam: Halal or Haram?

    What is cannabis, why is it relevant to the Muslim community in the West, and is cannabis consumption even Halal? Is this a modern debate within the Muslim community, or a tale as old as our religion itself? What are Islamic scholars saying about cannabis consumption and industry? Are the health benefits true or is there no value to the plant? What can you do if you know someone whose developed an unhealthy habit? We sit with all these questions in our discussion with Ishaq Ali, a cannabis industry veteran and co-founder of Halal Hemp. Tune into the episode for a deep dive into this topic, and journey with us as we explore these questions.

    1h 25m
  8. Episode 20: Global Halal Certification - A Deep Dive with Tariq and Jalel of ISA (Islamic Society of America)

    11/22/2023

    Episode 20: Global Halal Certification - A Deep Dive with Tariq and Jalel of ISA (Islamic Society of America)

    Today we talk with Tariq and Jalel of the Islamic Services of America, a major certifier and educator in the global Halal industry. We take a deep dive into Halal certification, the complexities involved in creating Halal standards especially when you consider differences in Madhahib, and even broach more modern topics of discussion, including lab-grown meats, and cannabis.

    1h 35m
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Whether we are talking to artists about food, with chefs about art, or with each other about both, you are sure to leave every episode having learned something new.

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  • Creator
    The Artistic Foodies
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Clean
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