The Muslim Recap Podcast

Feb 14 2025 12 ep. 51 mins 1
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Reviewing muslim representation in books, film and tv shows. Hoping to bring you the best recommendations and shine a light on much needed representation.

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Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga | Spoiler Alert Ep. 11

Feb 14 2025 31 mins  
Our first book for 2025 is middle grade fiction, Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga. Written in verse, we tackle its challenges that hit close to home and reflect on the lengths of authenticity that the author has gone through. Resources mentioned:https://lesley.edu/podcasts/why-we-write/a-syrian-kid-moves-to-ohio-in-jasmine-wargas-middle-grade-novelhttps://www.publishersweekly.

Meskina Film Review | Spoiler Alert Ep. 10

Jan 03 2025 25 mins  
Is Meskina accurate when it comes to the dating scene in Islam? We delve into this film and how its Moroccan-Dutch culture influences or deters the representation of muslims. We also announce the start of our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX256JpvBhAebBjfzS-6kw Resources mentioned: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12169256/bio/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm Want to send in a

Farha Film Review | Spoiler Alert Ep. 9

Dec 06 2024 28 mins  
Join us for our final episode of 2024 where we discuss the heart-wrenching film, Farha. We touch on the film's: Strong relationships Cultural issues The use of perspective to drive emotion and affect Here are the resources mentioned throughout the episode: https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/1/7/farha-and-the-story-of-the-palestinian-collaborator https://www.imdb.com/titl

Theeb Film Review | Spoiler Alert Ep. 8

Oct 04 2024 57 mins  
Step into the middle eastern world with us as we talk about the 2014 Academy nominated film by director Naji Abu Nower. Mostly touching on cultural practices, the Jordanian filmmaker helps us to establish: The importance of brotherhood How isolating the desert can be Is there any islamic or muslim representation in this film at all? Join us as we travel ten years back into on

The Breadwinner Film Review | Spoiler Alert Ep. 7

Sep 06 2024 56 mins  
In this episode we talk about the Academy nominated animated film, The Breadwinner and how its extreme views has an impact internally and externally within a family. Sources used: https://www.thechildrensmediaconference.com/profile/nora-twomey/ https://greatwomenanimators.com/nora-twomey/ Make sure to follow us so you're notified for the next episode! Don't forget to le

All American Muslim Girl by Nadine Jolie Courtney | Spoiler Alert Ep. 6

Aug 09 2024 81 mins  
In this month's episode we delve into All American Muslim Girl by Nadine Jolie Courtney and discuss its nuances in islamic representation. Don't forget to leave a rating and while you're at it, we'd appreciate a review! It helps us maintain this podcast and motivates us to do better. You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Castbox, Amazon Music, Spotify, Audacy,

All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir | Spoiler Alert Ep. 5

Jun 28 2024 92 mins  
Disclaimer: This episode contains mentioning of sexual harassment, abuse, alcoholism and Islamophobia. We're back and we're here to discuss Sabaa Tahir's enriching novel, All My Rage. You'll find out facts about the novel along with our thoughts and official muslim recap rating! We talk about feminine rage, struggles as an immigrant and what lengths people go to f

Salmon Fishing in the Yemen Film Review | Ep. 4

Mar 15 2024 57 mins  
Ramadhan Kareem! This episode was recorded prior to Ramadhan. Please join us in reading our next title for episode five and make sure to send in your thoughts so we can mention it on the show! This episode we dive into Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (no pun intended). Reminiscing on early 2010 films and back then how they portrayed muslims, even if it was a side character or two...

Saints and Misfits by S.K. Ali | Spoiler Alert Ep. 3

Nov 14 2023 66 mins  
Disclaimer: This episode contains explicit content such as sexual harassment and assault. Viewer discretion is advised. In this episode we talk about our thoughts on S.K. Ali's 2017 debut novel Saints and Misfits. The distinction between saints, misfits. and monsters were a hit or miss for us and a surprising turn on its muslim representation. We also choose our next title for e

Season 1 of "Ramy" | Spoiler Alert Ep. 2

Sep 15 2023 60 mins  
For our second episode we delve into Hulu and A24's Ramy and its muslim representation. We binge watched season one and have a lot to say! From our favorite moments, least favorite and what could be improved.We also pick our next title for episode three, join us in the conversation by sending your thoughts and suggestions to any of our socials:Email: [email protected]