Strange Flavors

Would you stop listening to your favorite artist if they had a history of disturbing allegations? Did Soulja Boy low key change the hip-hop game forever? We’re back with another Strange Exchange including returning guest co-host, Pilot Saad. Together we take on some of your awesome questions you guys sent in. This is the 72nd episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StrangeFlavors Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/StrangeFlavors _____________________________________________ LINKS: GET OUR MERCH! http://aliftheory.com/shop BOOK US FOR A SHOW: info@aliftheory.com Saad’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saad.qureshi7/ ____________________________________________ • FARAS • Tweet me: http://twitter.com/Farosty | @Farosty on IG/Snap/YouTube/FB • SHAH-AMEER

The Strange Squad answers all the questions and scenarios you threw our way as we start 2019 off with a bang. We dive into showing skin, good hair, taking $17 million when no one’s watching, and much more! This is the 71st episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StrangeFlavors Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/StrangeFlavors _____________________________________________ LINKS: GET OUR MERCH! http://aliftheory.com/shop BOOK US FOR A SHOW: info@aliftheory.com ____________________________________________ • FARAS • Tweet me: http://twitter.com/Farosty | @Farosty on IG/Snap/YouTube/FB • SHAH-AMEER • Tweet me: https://twitter.com/Shimmerwali | @Shimmerwali on IG/Snap/YouTube/FB • AMBER • Tweet me: http://twitter.com/amberazadi | @amberazadi on IG/Snap/YouTube/

Imagine someone telling you “if we have to stuff you, we will.” Aspiring model, JULIE PODCZASKI talks to us about the crazy world of modeling and the fashion industry. We talk about ig models vs real models, the confusion of plus size models, nude shoots, and much more. The Strange Squad discusses the new Aladdin movie cover, Jay-Z and Kylie Jenner on the billionaires list, a wrestler forced to cut his dreads, and more. This is the 70th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StrangeFlavors Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/StrangeFlavors _____________________________________________ LINKS: GET OUR MERCH! http://aliftheory.com/shop BOOK US FOR A SHOW: info@aliftheory.com Rootsgear: https://rootsgear.com/ Tanmit’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/I-Wouldnt-Ca

He’s survived wars and broken homes, his brand became the largest market share in the South-Asian space, and he had to deal with a surprising divorce in the middle of his long awaited success. Our guest this week, TANMIT SINGH of ROOTSGEAR CLOTHING CO., talks to us about growing up post 9/11 America as a Sikh man, collaborations that boosted his company, cultural appropriation, and his book “I Wouldn't Call Em ‘Poems’” where he describes feelings towards his sudden breakup and mental health. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 This is the 69th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StrangeFlavors Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/StrangeFlavors _____________________________________________ LINKS: GET OUR MERCH! http://aliftheory.com/shop

What is anti-animal language and why does PETA think it’s important? Amber reveals her secret crush and Shimmer’s controversial tweets surface (jk, but Kevin Hart stepping down as Oscars host has something to do with it). We also talk about Cardi B and Offset getting a divorce, men being sexualized like women, and give our Grammy predictions. This is the 68th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StrangeFlavors Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/StrangeFlavors _____________________________________________ LINKS: GET OUR MERCH! http://aliftheory.com/shop BOOK US FOR A SHOW: info@aliftheory.com ____________________________________________ • FARAS • Tweet me: http://twitter.com/Farosty | @Farosty on IG/Snap/YouTube/FB • SHAH-AMEER • Tweet me: https://twitte

We’re dissecting a lot of gender topics like relationships, gender roles, and financial situations. The Strange Squad also talks Goat Face, why Meek Mill’s new album “Championships” is a crucial moment in hip-hop, staying motivation in school, and much more. Thanks for sending in all your questions! This is the 67th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StrangeFlavors Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/StrangeFlavors _____________________________________________ LINKS: GET OUR MERCH! http://aliftheory.com/shop BOOK US FOR A SHOW: info@aliftheory.com ____________________________________________ • FARAS • Tweet me: http://twitter.com/Farosty | @Farosty on IG/Snap/YouTube/FB • SHAH-AMEER • Tweet me: https://twitter.com/Shimmerwali | @Shimmerwali on IG/Snap/

There’s a lot to be thankful for - the Thanksgiving tradition might not be one of them. We have an open discussion about Zayn Malik’s recent statement, talk high school reunions, names being chosen for you, feminists vs. Red Dead Redemption 2, Lion King, and much more! This is the 66th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StrangeFlavors Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/StrangeFlavors _____________________________________________ LINKS: GET OUR MERCH! http://aliftheory.com/shop BOOK US FOR A SHOW: info@aliftheory.com I Don’t Like My Parents Because They Don’t Accept Who I Am: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGs9-_Fe74g ____________________________________________ • FARAS • Tweet me: http://twitter.com/Farosty | @Farosty on IG/Snap/YouTube/FB • SHAH-AM

How do we treat people differently when we think they’re close to touching fame? DMV hip-hop artist, MOE VISION returns to Strange Flavors and tells us exactly what it’s like being in those shoes. We talk about the themes from his new album, Changes: including family that doesn’t understand, girls he’s mentioned in his songs, constantly being detained at airports, and much more. The Strange Squad talks Stan Lee’s death, Pikachu movie trailer, and answers some of your questions. This is the 65th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StrangeFlavors Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/StrangeFlavors _____________________________________________ LINKS: GET OUR MERCH! http://aliftheory.com/shop BOOK US FOR A SHOW: info@aliftheory.com Listen to Changes by Moe V

The Strange Squad talks enemies, Hasan Minhaj’s new show Patriot Act, Will Smith at the Red Table Talk, and much more! This is the 64th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StrangeFlavors Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/StrangeFlavors _____________________________________________ LINKS: GET OUR MERCH! http://aliftheory.com/shop BOOK US FOR A SHOW: info@aliftheory.com ____________________________________________ • FARAS • Tweet me: http://twitter.com/Farosty | @Farosty on IG/Snap/YouTube/FB • SHAH-AMEER • Tweet me: https://twitter.com/Shimmerwali | @Shimmerwali on IG/Snap/YouTube/FB • AMBER • Tweet me: http://twitter.com/ayeekhan | @ayeekhan on IG/Snap/YouTube/FB _____________________________________________ Music this week: 1. Ha.Ris - Morning Sun

What would you do if you won the lottery and more importantly, would you share it? The Strange Squad works on getting this bread and talks sleep, new king of YouTube, Brother Nature’s controversy, and much more! This is the 63rd episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StrangeFlavors Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/StrangeFlavors _____________________________________________ LINKS: GET OUR MERCH! http://aliftheory.com/shop BOOK US FOR A SHOW: info@aliftheory.com ____________________________________________ • FARAS • Tweet me: http://twitter.com/Farosty | @Farosty on IG/Snap/YouTube/FB • SHAH-AMEER • Tweet me: https://twitter.com/Shimmerwali | @Shimmerwali on IG/Snap/YouTube/FB • AMBER • Tweet me: http://twitter.com/ayeekhan | @ayeekhan on IG/Snap/YouT

Who gets to decide where the line is when it comes to diss tracks, protests, and making young filthy YouTube money? The Strange Squad takes on new details on Drake vs Pusha T, Rihanna turning down the Super Bowl, Shane Dawson’s documentaries on Jake Paul, and much more! This is the 62nd episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StrangeFlavors Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/StrangeFlavors _____________________________________________ LINKS: GET OUR MERCH! http://aliftheory.com/shop ____________________________________________ • FARAS • Tweet me: http://twitter.com/Farosty | @Farosty on IG/Snap/YouTube/FB • SHAH-AMEER • Tweet me: https://twitter.com/Shimmerwali | @Shimmerwali on IG/Snap/YouTube/FB • AMBER • Tweet me: http://twitter.com/ayeekhan | @ayeekh

We’re dissecting the stories of Lindsay Lohan, Kanye giving Kim a million dollars and part of Yeezy, and Khabib vs Connor. We also explain how we work through creative blocks and celebrities we’d want to meet and work with. This is the 60th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StrangeFlavors Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/StrangeFlavors _____________________________________________ LINKS: NEW PARODY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i56nZkUdWRs GET OUR MERCH! http://aliftheory.com/shop ____________________________________________ • FARAS • Tweet me: http://twitter.com/Farosty | @Farosty on IG/Snap/YouTube/FB • SHAH-AMEER • Tweet me: https://twitter.com/Shimmerwali | @Shimmerwali on IG/Snap/YouTube/FB • AMBER • Tweet me: http://twitter.com/ayeekhan |

It’s GOATober so it’s time to get cozy and talk scary stuff, and hit some bizarre topics that keeps the internet undefeated. Dawar and Ahmed join the Strange Squad to talk gender reveals getting out of hand, celebrities doing questionable things, and much more. This is the 59th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StrangeFlavors Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/StrangeFlavors _____________________________________________ LINKS: Buy our merch! http://aliftheory.com/shop ____________________________________________ • FARAS • Tweet me: http://twitter.com/Farosty | @Farosty on IG/Snap/YouTube/FB • SHAH-AMEER • Tweet me: https://twitter.com/Shimmerwali | @Shimmerwali on IG/Snap/YouTube/FB • AMBER • Tweet me: http://twitter.com/ayeekhan | @ayeekhan on IG/S

Growing up as “the fat kid” isn’t the coolest and being a foreigner certainly doesn’t help. This week, our good friend AHMED HAMAYUN sits down to discuss how he gained his confidence through the years. The Strange Squad also does major space talk of how aliens would perceive humans, Rihanna as ambassador of Barbados, and hiding followers on social media. This is the 58th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StrangeFlavors Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/StrangeFlavors _____________________________________________ LINKS: Ahmed’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahmed_hamayun/ Ahmed’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Medsterminator ____________________________________________ • FARAS • Tweet me: http://twitter.com/Farosty | @Farosty on IG/Snap/YouTube/

Artificial intelligence is getting out of hand and Elon Musk is trying to warn us. Our friend Saad joins us in a debate to see who’s winning some of the different hip-hop beefs currently going on. The Strange Squad also talks Mac Miller’s death, NYFW, Nike’s Kaepernick ad, and much more. This is the 57th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Instagram: www.instagram.com/StrangeFlavors Facebook: facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/StrangeFlavors _____________________________________________ LINKS: RwnlPwnl & Alif Theory Merch: aliftheory.com/shop Saad's Instagram: www.instagram.com/saad.qureshi7/ ____________________________________________ • FARAS • Tweet me: twitter.com/Farosty | @Farosty on IG/Snap/YouTube/FB • SHAH-AMEER • Tweet me: twitter.com/Shimmerwali | @Shimmerwali on IG/Snap/YouTube/FB • AMBER • Tweet me: tw

What if you designed something inspired for a celebrity and they actually wore it? That’s the exact dream our guest this week, ISAAC SAQIB founder of MERCY X MANKIND, was able to manifest. We caught up with Isaac after his first ever fashion show during New York Fashion Week #NYFW with a sold-out crowd of 400+. He tells us about the sacrifices and reward of being a fashion designer as well as tell us some unforgettable stories. This is the 56th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StrangeFlavors Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/StrangeFlavors _____________________________________________ LINKS: Mercy X Mankind: https://www.mercyxmankind.com/ Mercy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mercytomankind.ny/ Isaac’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isaa

What is it like to go from a conservative lifestyle to a completely fluid one? Our guest this week, SALSABEEL ABDELHAMID (aka Salsa), shows us what it truly means to be a stranger in society. We talk about her transformation of religion, sexual identity, and her family’s take on all of it. The Strange Squad announces a temporary break to the podcast. Don’t worry, we will still be producing content on our social media (@StrangeFlavors) while we work to better the podcast and catch up on other Alif Theory projects. This is the 55th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StrangeFlavors Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/StrangeFlavors _____________________________________________ LINKS: Salsa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sel.sa.beel/?hl=en _________

Ever seen a female Goku or black Powerpuff Girls? Our stranger this week, ANULI D., tells us how she’s created quite a following for herself online by infusing her identity with her passion for cosplay, fashion design, and filmmaking. The Strange Squad talks about the controversial death of XXXTentacion, Roseanne having a new spinoff called The Conners, and upcoming trips to perform with Mickey Singh and California. This is the 54th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StrangeFlavors Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/StrangeFlavors _____________________________________________ LINKS: Mickey Singh x RwnlPwnl @ APPNA: http://appna.org/2018-summer-convention/ Anuli’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCduwD0eH3OKlQZ75Xfn9qmQ Anuli’s Instagram: ht

What’s it like being half black & white and half Pakistani? How about queer as well? Those are the identities of our stranger this week, SOPHIA YESHI. She talks to us about how judgmental one side of the family can be, the inner struggles of the LGBTQ community, and the annoyance with the n-word. The Strange Squad talks suicide in the news, last week of Ramadan, and a funny occurrence at Denny’s. This is the 53rd episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StrangeFlavors Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/StrangeFlavors _____________________________________________ LINKS: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call 1-800-273-8255 Sophia’s Website: http://sophiagachrasool.com/ Sophia’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yeshi_is/?hl=en _____________________

With all this beef going on everywhere, we had to start off our morning with firing a few shots of our own. In this Strange Exchange, we answer all of your questions you sent us as well as discuss Miss America scrapping their swimsuit competition, iHob, and struggles of growing up as a FOB. This is the 52nd episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StrangeFlavors Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/StrangeFlavors _____________________________________________ LINKS: Types of People During Ramadan 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnUbxbZm3_8 Mr. Larry’s Book - “Searching for SanViejo: Notes to my Younger Self”: https://www.amazon.com/Searching-SanViejo-Notes-Younger-Self/dp/0998432504 “Finding Home” by Dual Hammad: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Home-Duaah-H