Talk Like an Egyptian
Talk Like an Egyptian
Talk Like an Egyptian
Join Mai, Amy and Ella for our fortnightly long-distance catch-ups! Most of our discussions are centred around the perks and downfalls of being both half Egyptian and half British in the various countries we live in. [Jingle credit: Shesh Pesh - JR Tundra from YouTube Free Music Audio Library]
١٥. Ramadan check-in
We are halfway through Ramadan 2021, people! In this episode, we check in on how it's going for each of us. Still keeping up good habits? Still waking up for Suhoor? Let us know how your Ramadan is going on instagram @talklikeanegyptian
Apr 26, 2021
34 min
١٤. Ramadan Kareem!
How prepared are you for Ramadan this year on a scale of Mai to Ella? Feeling excited? Nervous? Wish you were celebrating Ramadan this year somewhere else? Not even water? Join us for a cozy chat about how prepped we are about this Ramadan this year. Wishing you all a blessed one. instagram: @talklikeanegyptian
Apr 12, 2021
37 min
١٣. Friends
How important is friendship to you? Do you have your squad of Day Ones, or are you more of a floater? Do you cut toxic friends easily? Can guys and girls be friends?! In this episode, we discuss how we value our friendships and how comfortable we feel in them. instagram: @talklikeanegyptian
Apr 5, 2021
42 min
١٢. Maï's trip to Egypt!
Join us as we reflect on Maï's month-long trip to Egypt! Maï shares what she got up to as we discuss the ideas of belonging in relation to our mixed heritage. instagram: @talklikeanegyptian
Mar 22, 2021
31 min
١١. Health and Wellbeing with a pinch of Body Positivity
How do we measure health? How can we maintain body positivity? Is plastic surgery acceptable? Inspired By Jameela Jamil's 'I Weigh' activism, join us for a frank discussion on diet culture, body positivity and staying fit. instagram: @talklikeanegyptian
Mar 8, 2021
39 min
١٠. Feminism Part II
Part II of our Feminism chat has us answering questions like "Is it feminist to wear makeup?", "Is it feminist to listen to Hip Hop and Rap?", and way more.For info: the book referenced in this second part of this discussion is Women Don't Owe You Pretty - Florence Given. instagram: @talklikeanegyptian
Feb 22, 2021
31 min
٩. Feminism Part I
What is feminism and what is it to be a feminist? Join us for Part I of a heated discussion on what it's like being three women in the world today. *We would just like to clarify a quick fact that was mentioned in this episode: in the year 2000, Egypt passed a law which finally granted women the right to file for divorce on the basis of “incompatibility”, without providing evidence of harm. This is what No-Fault Divorce is.* For info: the books referenced in this discussion are: If the Oceans Were Ink - Carla Power, Headscarves and Hymens - Mona Eltahawy, The Greater Freedom - Alya Mooro, and Women Don't Owe You Pretty - Florence Given. instagram: @talklikeanegyptian
Feb 8, 2021
40 min
٨. Do you live in a pyramid?
Do you live in a pyramid? Did you ride a camel to school? Are you white? What is your language called? Egypt is in Africa? Not even water? What’s the Ancient Egyptian word for cat? Isn’t Egypt dangerous? TRIGGER WARNING: this episode goes into a tangent about sexual harassment and assault in Egypt. instagram: @talklikeanegyptian
Jan 25, 2021
1 hr 13 min
٧. Another day, another Lockdown
Join us as we chat about never-ending Lockdown! This episode was recorded during Lockdown 2.0 but a lot of the same feelings are coming up for Lockdown 3.0. Travel back in time with us as we discuss Christmas plans, bear with us as we talk about tv we watched during lockdown, and reflect with us about being multi-lingual. How are you all feeling about Lockdown 3.0? Let us know on insta. Our instagram: @talklikeanegyptian
Jan 11, 2021
31 min
٦. TG2020IO (Thank God 2020 Is Over)
We are back and feeling optimistic for the start of 2021! In this episode we chat about what our New Year's resolutions are going to be, and you get a few of our reflections on 2020 as well. Expect tangents in conversations. P.S. the book Mai mentions is What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami. instagram: @talklikeanegyptian
Jan 1, 2021
27 min
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