About this podcast
Two friends, all the drama, none of the shame.
Join two unapologetically funny Muslim women as we navigate the wild intersection of culture, comedy, and chaos. From family expectations and faith to career challenges and hurdles, we dive headfirst into the awkward, the hilarious, and the heartfelt.
🎧 New episodes every week!
Episodes
- Sex and Muslim Women · 36 min · Season 2 Episode 8We know Todays topic is a touchy one but thats exactly what we want, to be touched! Is it okay to be muslim and horny?
- I Can't Tell You Apart?! · 43 min · Season 2 Episode 7When you realize that your friend has been your number one hater all along! Unfortunately this episode is something everyone can relate to. Hosted by Ola LaBin and Zain…
- Ethics and Morals as Muslims in Entertainment · 39 minIs it even plausible to work in Hollywood and be successful while still holding onto your morals? Ola and Zain discuss the reality of being in an industry that typecasts you as…
- But Is He Muslim Though? · 35 minFaith, family, and falling in love outside your religion — this one gets spicy. Expect chaos, honesty, and one too many “My dad would kill me” stories. Hosted by Ola LaBib and…
- Unconditional Love · 40 min · Season 2 Episode 4Should Love come with conditions? Today the girls discuss if Love has limits and who in your relationship should be gaged by those conditions. Warning, this one will hit close to…
- Matchmaker Matchmaker Find Me a Man · 36 min · Season 2 Episode 3This episode is a keeper, unlike that creep you matched with on Hinge. Today we try to help you find a man who wont make your skin crawl and eyes bawl. Or was your mom right…
- Aren’t you Muslim too bro?! · 38 min · Season 2 Episode 2When your “woke” Muslim female friend tries to convince you that the hijab is "oppressive,” et tu brute???
- Do you believe in Black Magic? · 39 min · Season 2 Episode 1Is it just bad luck or is it something even deeper? Today we discuss black magic, the evil eye, and jinns, are you a believer? It’s spooky, it’s spiritual, it’s hilarious. Sleep…
- Ep.8 - Sorry Mum, It's My Life! · 37 min · Season 1 Episode 8Growing up doesn’t always mean freedom, especially when parental control lingers well into adulthood. In this episode of Halal-ish, we unpack the emotional tug-of-war between…
- Ep.7 - So You're Married, Now What? · 40 min · Season 1 Episode 7Marriage isn’t the end of the story; it’s just the beginning. In this episode, we dive into the often-overlooked “after” of the wedding day, exploring the gap between…
- Ep.6 - Am I a 10? · 42 minIn this hilarious and brutally honest episode of Halal-ish, we’re diving deep into the world of Muslim matchmaking and the unrealistic expectations people bring to the table…
- Ep.5 - Delulu · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 5Join us as we dive into the world of delusion, specifically the kind that convinces brand-new comedians they can bypass the grind and go straight to the big time. We unpack the…
- Ep.4 - Dough and Dowries · 34 min · Season 1 Episode 4In this episode of Halal-ish, we're getting into the cost of commitment-literally. 💍 From gold demands to luxury expectations, we unpack the cultural weight (and wallet strain)…
- Ep.3 - Halal for Clout · 42 min · Season 1 Episode 3In this episode of Halal-ish, we ask why some individuals who rarely identify publicly with Islam suddenly present as devout when there's something to gain, be it fame, money, or…
- Ep.2 - Celebrity vs Morality · 43 min · Season 1 Episode 2In this episode of Halal-ish, we delve into the complex world of celebrity, morality, and the risks of speaking out. From war and poverty to politics and social justice, we…
- Ep.1 - Halal Jokes, Haram Looks · 43 min · Season 1 Episode 1Zain, Ola, and Shazia dive into what it really means to be a Muslim woman in the world of mainstream comedy. From dodging stereotypes to reclaiming punchlines, they unpack the…
