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Sprinkles and Spice

Sprinkles and Spice

Zainab Al Yakoob 92 Episodes May 20, 2026

An unfiltered and occasionally unhinged deep dive into life’s spiciest topics courtesy of a girl who overshares for a living. Each week, Zainab sits down with whoever’s bold enough to unpack the messy stuff: everyday struggles, identity spirals, internet chaos, and the complicated people we pretend not to care about. It’s bilingual, brutally honest, and never tries too hard to make sense.

Episodes

Sneaker Trends We're Judging In 2026
Sneaker Trends We're Judging In 2026 May 20, 2026 00:36:30 This week, Zainab pulls up to Foot Locker for a special New Balance Grey Days episode with TQ (@kickstq), AK (@kicksnonymous), and Ahmed from Foot Locker to talk all things sneakers, style, trends, and the behavior surrounding them. From Hot or Rot to sneaker confessions, the conversation spirals into strong opinions, questionable fashion decisions, and the realization that some people take footwe
I Caught My Mom… And I Can’t Unsee It
I Caught My Mom… And I Can’t Unsee It Apr 8, 2026 00:55:28 This Wednesday, Zainab is back in the pink studio for the final episode of the season, and we’re obviously ending on a chaotic note. From confusing friendships and questionable behavior to messy family situations and things people don’t say out loud, this episode goes from funny to uncomfortable real quick. Some stories will make you laugh, others might make you cringe. And of course… Zainab has t
I Pranked My Family… And Exposed Everything
I Pranked My Family… And Exposed Everything Apr 1, 2026 00:46:16 This Wednesday, Zainab is back in the pink studio reading your Aloo Sprinkles submissions. From a friendship that doesn’t add up, to a prank that spiraled into something much bigger, to complicated family dynamics and a love story caught between two impossible choices. This episode goes from chaotic to messy to heavy real quick. Some will make you laugh, others might hit a little too close to home
She Got Divorced & Started Stalking My Husband
She Got Divorced & Started Stalking My Husband Mar 11, 2026 00:49:14 This Wednesday, Zainab dives into your latest Aloo Sprinkles submissions and this one took a few unexpected turns.A post-divorce obsession that starts orbiting someone else’s marriage. A workplace so chaotic the boss literally turned the office into his bedroom. A woman deceived into marrying a man she never wanted. And a wedding moment that got uncomfortable very quickly. All this and more in thi
Aloo Sprinkles: My Parents Said He’s TOO BROKE
Aloo Sprinkles: My Parents Said He’s TOO BROKE Mar 4, 2026 00:45:02 In this week’s episode, Zainab is joined by Fai AlOmran to read your latest Aloo Sprinkles submissions.From school bullying and parents rejecting a relationship over finances, to workplace jealousy, romantic delusion that refuses to die, and a husband who’s somehow married and permanently booked.Safe to say… we had thoughts.
Aloo Sprinkles: I Gave Him 60% of My Salary
Aloo Sprinkles: I Gave Him 60% of My Salary Feb 25, 2026 00:40:50 In this week’s episode, Zainab reads your latest Aloo Sprinkles submissions and honestly… this one has layers. A relationship that turned into a monthly expense, love complicated by tribe, a senior coworker fighting imaginary battles, and a family betrayal that went way too far.Drama. Politics. And a lot of audacity.Let’s unpack.
I SABOTAGED MY SISTER Because I Was Jealous
I SABOTAGED MY SISTER Because I Was Jealous Feb 18, 2026 00:41:31 In this episode, Zainab kicks off Ramadan with Aloo Sprinkles, reading your anonymous confessions, rants, and advice dilemmas.From jealousy and status obsession to betrayal and manipulation, this episode explores the extreme lengths people go to when insecurity takes over.It’s reflective. It’s uncomfortable. It’s very real.You guys did not hold back and we’re unpacking it all.
Are We GOOD FRIENDS or Just Lying To Ourselves?
Are We GOOD FRIENDS or Just Lying To Ourselves? Feb 11, 2026 00:59:44 In preparation for Galentine’s Day, Zainab is joined by one of her favorite gal pals, Fai AlOmran, for an unfiltered conversation about adult friendship, busy schedules, and the quiet guilt we all carry. We get into flakiness, unspoken expectations, effort, and whether friendship maintenance is actually a skill, plus we read your takes and shared frustrations. Funny, validating, and painfully rela
Which SOCIAL MEDIA ARCHETYPE Are You?
Which SOCIAL MEDIA ARCHETYPE Are You? Feb 4, 2026 00:58:13 This Wednesday, Zainab sits down with her sister Fatimah (@labookay) to break down the social media personality types we all recognize, from the spiritual performer and the perpetual victim to the well-spoken nothing and beyond. A funny, brutally honest conversation about bad advice, performative authenticity, and why the internet rewards tone over actual substance. Nothing personal. Just observat
Why PEOPLE PLEASING Is More Dangerous Than You Think
Why PEOPLE PLEASING Is More Dangerous Than You Think Jan 28, 2026 01:04:13 In this week’s episode, Zainab and Zouz get into people pleasers and social chameleons who change personalities just to be liked. From triangulation to fake neutrality, they unpack why approval-seeking is exhausting for everyone involved. They also call out why fear-based niceness isn’t kindness, and why hiding behind a trauma response stops being cute once you’re aware of it. Consider this your s
Filler, Botox & INJECTOR RED FLAGS: How to Avoid Bad Work in 2026
Filler, Botox & INJECTOR RED FLAGS: How to Avoid Bad Work in 2026 Jan 21, 2026 01:03:36 This week, Zainab sits with dermatologist Dr. Maii Elassal to talk Botox, filler, migration fears, and the dangers of aesthetic trends. They break down how to choose the right injector, what to avoid, and why the girls aren’t scared of work. Spoiler alert: They’re scared of bad work. In 2026 we’re not just aging gracefully, we’re aging strategically.
AI, Art, & Culture: PRESERVING HERITAGE in the Digital Age
AI, Art, & Culture: PRESERVING HERITAGE in the Digital Age Jan 14, 2026 01:06:42 This week, Zainab sits with Manayer Adel to talk art, heritage, and how to survive the digital era without begging for Western validation. We get into cultural identity, representation, and how AI can enhance creativity without replacing the artist. We also unpack why Western creatives are glorified while local talent gets overlooked, underfunded, and encouraged to copy instead of innovate. From c

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