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Obnoxiously Pleasant

Obnoxiously Pleasant

Hanan & Lina 79 episodes Nov 5, 2026

Obnoxiously Pleasant is an Arab American podcast hosted by Hanan and Lina. The show celebrates Arab culture, food, and everyday life through relaxed, funny conversations. It is explicitly apolitical and focuses on good laughs and genuine connection. Episodes are also available to watch on YouTube.

Episodes

Bad Shawarma, Bad Politics & Bad Taste in Men
Bad Shawarma, Bad Politics & Bad Taste in Men Nov 5, 2026 25:15 Send us Fan MailOn this week's episode, we share our thoughts on RFK Jr.'s comments about Arab Americans, the rise in anti-Arab and anti-Muslim rhetoric, and why voting matters. Then, on a much lighter note, we get into the struggle of finding good shawarma and who exactly decided Noah Wyle was People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive.Support the showBecome a supporter of the show: https
Midterms, Social Media & 90s Music Trivia
Midterms, Social Media & 90s Music Trivia Oct 28, 2026 35:24 Send us Fan MailIn this week’s episode of Obnoxiously Pleasant, we’re catching up on what’s been going on, from political conversations around the US midterm elections to why certain topics keep getting suppressed on Instagram and TikTok. We also talk self-care, movies that are way too long, and weekend plans.Then Hanan tests Lina’s knowledge of 90s and 2000s music in a round of “Lyrically Correct
Therapy? Just Say Alhamdulillah!
Therapy? Just Say Alhamdulillah! Oct 22, 2026 1:19:04 Send us Fan MailWhy do so many Arab families treat therapy like airing the family’s dirty laundry? And why does setting a boundary suddenly mean you’ve changed or become disrespectful?We sat down with our friend Dr. Sarah Wahab, a licensed clinical psychologist, to talk about growing up Arab, what our parents taught us, and what we’re still trying to unlearn.Together, we dig into the “what will pe
Amazon Says We Have Flat Butts and Bad Sleep Habits
Amazon Says We Have Flat Butts and Bad Sleep Habits Oct 14, 2026 30:00 Send us Fan MailOn this week's episode, we're talking about everything from Amazon's creepy personal profiles that know a little too much about us to selling feet pics, road trip drama, and Hanan's ongoing mission to rage-bait Lina.Support the showBecome a supporter of the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786960/supportFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, and UpScrolled @Obnoxiousl
How Are We Still Friends After All These Years?
How Are We Still Friends After All These Years? Oct 7, 2026 39:08 Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Obnoxiously Pleasant, we’re joined by our longtime friend Dana for a very honest, very funny conversation about friendship, personality differences, growing up, and what actually makes friendships last.We’ve known each other for more than two decades, and somehow we’ve managed to stay close despite completely different personalities, life changes, disagreements,
Why Do Women Accept the Bare Minimum?
Why Do Women Accept the Bare Minimum? Sep 30, 2026 30:05 Send us Fan MailIs there such a thing as the bare minimum in a relationship? Are there certain things that should be non-negotiable, or does everyone have their own version of what they need from a relationship? Plus, we debate whether some partners are actually partners or just another person you have to take care of.Support the showBecome a supporter of the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/17869
We’re the Arab Aunties Now
We’re the Arab Aunties Now Sep 23, 2026 3:52 Send us Fan MailNothing humbles you quite like going to an Arab event and realizing you’re officially one of the aunties.Support the showBecome a supporter of the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786960/supportFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, and UpScrolled @ObnoxiouslyPleasantFollow us on Twitter @TheOP_Podcast
Ed Sheeran, Elyanna & Other WTF Moments
Ed Sheeran, Elyanna & Other WTF Moments Sep 23, 2026 26:21 Send us Fan MailIn this week’s episode, we talk about some of the biggest WTF moments from the past couple of weeks, from Ed Sheeran and Macklemore to Elyanna’s controversial new music video. We also get into the Adidas and Converse controversies, the reactions to them, and why we’re not going to be rushing out to buy the very expensive new foldable iPhone.Support the showBecome a supporter of the
Are We Stressed or Just Being Dramatic?
Are We Stressed or Just Being Dramatic? Sep 16, 2026 33:37 Send us Fan MailWhat’s actually stressing us out and what are we just being dramatic about? In this episode, we talk about everything from major life changes and anxiety to unread emails, hosting people, washing our hair, and having way too many tabs open in our brains. We get into how we each deal with stress, the things we internalize, and why sometimes the little things feel a lot bigger than t
From Palestine to the World Cup: Our Summer Recap
From Palestine to the World Cup: Our Summer Recap Sep 9, 2026 36:16 Send us Fan MailWe’re back! After a very busy summer, we have a lot to share and to catch up on. From finally making it back to Palestine and talking about what it’s like traveling to Palestine as Palestinians, to making it to the World Cup, family, and all the random things that happened along the way, this episode is basically our summer in one conversation.Support the showBecome a supporter of
Why Didn't Our Moms Tell Us THIS?!
Why Didn't Our Moms Tell Us THIS?! May 20, 2026 33:41 Send us Fan MailOn this week’s episode, we get real about the advice we wish someone had given us in our 20s and 30s. From people-pleasing, burnout, friendships, dating, and career pressure to learning how to stop caring about things that truly do not matter, we talk about the lessons that took us way too long to learn and the advice our moms never gave us. Some of it is funny, some of it is painf
We're Not Saving Lives...Relax
We're Not Saving Lives...Relax May 13, 2026 31:45 Send us Fan MailOn this week’s episode, we talk about why corporate culture acts like every email is a national emergency. From fake urgency and “ASAP” messages to pointless meetings and Slack panic, we get into why so many jobs feel unnecessarily stressful. We talk burnout, hustle culture, work anxiety, and the pressure to always be available even when nothing is actually that serious. Plus, we s

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