Obnoxiously Pleasant

Hanan & Lina
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An Arab American podcast where we share our love of Arab culture, food, and everything in between.This is an apolitical podcast with a focus on having great conversations and a good laugh. You can also watch our podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9zCKug0jbPEsRQegq99mOA?app=desktop

  1. 11/18/2025

    "Date Them Till You Hate Them" and Will We Ever Escape "67"?

    Hanan and Lina are back with a catch-up episode. They discuss the new dating trend “date them till you hate them,” break down how “67” became Dictionary.com’s slang term of the year, and Lina shares her scary encounter with a garden snake. Tune in...it's a good one. Support the show Become a supporter of the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786960/support Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook @ObnoxiouslyPleasant Follow us on Twitter @TheOP_Podcast

    45 min

  2. 10/21/2025

    Grandma Showers & PTO Naps?!

    On this week’s episode, Hanan and Lina talk about the relief of finally hearing about a ceasefire in Gaza, the weird new trend of “grandma showers,” and why everyone’s using their PTO just to sleep. Somewhere in between, Hanan calls out Lina for refusing to go out after dark. As usual, the conversation ends up all over the place. Support the show Become a supporter of the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786960/support Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook @ObnoxiouslyPleasant Follow us on Twitter @TheOP_Podcast

    28 min

  3. 10/14/2025

    UpScrolled: The App Taking On Instagram and TikTok

    This week, Hanan and Lina chat with Issam Hijazi, the founder of UpScrolled, a brand new social app that’s taking on Meta and TikTok. Upscrolled promises to be different: no shadowbans, no censorship, and no algorithms deciding who gets seen and who doesn’t. Issam shares how the idea came after watching Palestinian voices repeatedly silenced online during the genocide. That frustration pushed him to build a platform that’s fair, transparent, and for the people, not the ads. It’s a conversation about tech, resistance, and reclaiming our digital space. Support the show Become a supporter of the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786960/support Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook @ObnoxiouslyPleasant Follow us on Twitter @TheOP_Podcast

    38 min

  4. 09/23/2025

    TikTok Takeover, Celebs on Palestine & Everything Else

    On this week’s episode, Hanan and Lina cover a little bit of everything — from the TikTok sale and its impact on pro-Palestinian voices, to calling out racist high school friends online. They also spotlight amazing Palestinian-owned small businesses you can support. Please consider donating to the following organizations and campaigns: Medicine Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) https://give.doctorswithoutborders.org/ Al-Mawasi Clinic: Help volunteer healthcare workers at Al-Mawasi Clinic continue their mission—treating the wounded, caring for the sick, and saving lives with whatever limited supplies they have. https://chuffed.org/project/137827-help-al-mawasi-clinic-provide-life-saving-care Sameer Project: a Palestinian-led aid initiative working to supply emergency shelter and aid to displaced families in Gaza. https://chuffed.org/project/136892-medical-campaign-x-sameer-project Support Alaa’s family in Gaza: https://gogetfunding.com/please-help-alaa-and-his-family-rebuild-their-life-in-gaza-2/ Support the show Become a supporter of the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786960/support Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook @ObnoxiouslyPleasant Follow us on Twitter @TheOP_Podcast

    29 min

  5. 09/16/2025

    The Wildest Things People Have Said About Us

    On this week’s episode, Hanan and Lina react to viewer comments. From genuine encouragement to straight-up hate, the comment section does not disappoint. They share the funniest, meanest, and most unhinged comments they’ve ever gotten. Please consider donating to the following organizations and campaigns: Medicine Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) https://give.doctorswithoutborders.org/ Al-Mawasi Clinic: Help volunteer healthcare workers at Al-Mawasi Clinic continue their mission—treating the wounded, caring for the sick, and saving lives with whatever limited supplies they have. https://chuffed.org/project/137827-help-al-mawasi-clinic-provide-life-saving-care Sameer Project: a Palestinian-led aid initiative working to supply emergency shelter and aid to displaced families in Gaza. https://chuffed.org/project/136892-medical-campaign-x-sameer-project Support Tareq’s family in Gaza: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-tareqs-family-in-gaza Support the show Become a supporter of the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786960/support Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook @ObnoxiouslyPleasant Follow us on Twitter @TheOP_Podcast

    22 min

  6. 09/09/2025

    "What Will People Think?" Sara Hamdan on Palestinian Identity & Breaking Stereotypes

    On this week’s episode, Hanan and Lina sit down with Palestinian American author Sara Hamdan to talk about her debut novel "What Will People Think?", the complexities of Palestinian identity, breaking Arab cultural taboos, and why representation in literature matters. Sara opens up about Arab culture, the importance of breaking stereotypes, and the challenges of writing stories that reflect her experiences. She also shares the inspiration behind her book, her process of navigating identity in her writing, and why telling Palestinian stories is more important than ever. You can buy Sara Hamdan’s “What Will People Think” using the links below: Macmillan Publishers: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250329813/whatwillpeoplethink/ Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/what-will-people-think-sara-hamdan/1146167710?ean=9781250329813 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/What-Will-People-Think-Novel/dp/1250329817  Please consider donating to the following organizations and campaigns: Medicine Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) https://give.doctorswithoutborders.org/ Al-Mawasi Clinic: Help volunteer healthcare workers at Al-Mawasi Clinic continue their mission—treating the wounded, caring for the sick, and saving lives with whatever limited supplies they have. https://chuffed.org/project/137827-help-al-mawasi-clinic-provide-life-saving-care Sameer Project: a Palestinian-led aid initiative working to supply emergency shelter and aid to displaced families in Gaza. https://chuffed.org/project/136892-medical-campaign-x-sameer-project Support Tareq’s family in Gaza: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-tareqs-family-in-gaza Support the show Become a supporter of the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786960/support Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook @ObnoxiouslyPleasant Follow us on Twitter @TheOP_Podcast

    38 min

  7. 08/05/2025

    Finding Palestine at Ellis Island + The Starvation of Gaza & How You Can Help

    In this episode, Hanan and Lina catch up after a short break. Lina shares a powerful moment from her visit to Ellis Island, where she found her grandfather’s name listed with “Palestine” as his homeland: proof of a history that refuses to be erased. The conversation then shifts to the heartbreaking reality in Gaza: Israel’s intentional starvation of the people there, the genocide unfolding in real time, and the urgent need for awareness and action from all of us. Please consider donating to the following organizations and campaigns: Medicine Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) https://give.doctorswithoutborders.org/ Al-Mawasi Clinic: Help volunteer healthcare workers at Al-Mawasi Clinic continue their mission—treating the wounded, caring for the sick, and saving lives with whatever limited supplies they have. https://chuffed.org/project/137827-help-al-mawasi-clinic-provide-life-saving-care Sameer Project: a Palestinian-led aid initiative working to supply emergency shelter and aid to displaced families in Gaza. https://chuffed.org/project/136892-medical-campaign-x-sameer-project Support Tareq’s family in Gaza: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-tareqs-family-in-gaza Support the show Become a supporter of the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786960/support Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook @ObnoxiouslyPleasant Follow us on Twitter @TheOP_Podcast

    28 min

  8. 07/15/2025

    Wael Kfoury, the Tea App, and Barefoot White People

    In this episode, we’re catching up and talking about a little bit of everything — from Wael Kfoury’s new song to the Tea App drama taking over Dearborn Arabs. It’s one of those episodes where the conversation goes in every direction…and somehow still makes sense (kind of). No script, no guests — just us hanging out. Come chill with us! - -  Please consider donating to the following charities: Palestine Children's Relief Fund: https://www.pcrf.net UNRWA: https://www.unrwa.org Please consider donating to Huda's GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/urgent-appeal-for-assistance-following-loss-of-home Support the show Become a supporter of the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786960/support Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook @ObnoxiouslyPleasant Follow us on Twitter @TheOP_Podcast

    39 min
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An Arab American podcast where we share our love of Arab culture, food, and everything in between.This is an apolitical podcast with a focus on having great conversations and a good laugh. You can also watch our podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9zCKug0jbPEsRQegq99mOA?app=desktop

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  • Creator
    Hanan & Lina
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Obnoxiously Pleasant
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    Obnoxiously Pleasant