Strange Flavors

Sit back, relax, and enjoy a 2017 reflection from the Strange Squad as well as hopes for 2018. In this episode, we answer your questions as well as discuss Merry Christmas vs Happy Holidays, the ladies’ Cancun trip, 2018 Grammy predictions, and much more! **FREE SWEATSHIRT CONTEST RULES: 1. Make sure you’re following Strange Flavors on FB, TW, IG, and subscribed on YouTube. 2. Tag at least 3 friends in the newest instagram post. 3. Comment as many times (with different friends) for a higher chance to win! No fees or shipping costs required. If you win, the sweatshirt is 100% free. Good luck! :) This is the 31st 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/channel/UC4AB1PVPSGGaZZabgCtD2Rw ___________________________

Do you ever wonder the lives of big instagram photographers? Our guest CHARLIE PEACHER is a well-known and very talented photographer in the Baltimore music scene. He gets featured on media sites like Complex, Genius, and XXL and has even been featured on Pigeons & Planes “30 Music Photographers You Should Follow on Instagram.” He tells us crazy stories with big celebrities and his favorite experiences from all of this. The Strange Squad talks about the Keaton Jones bullying controversy, new albums by Eminem, G-Eazy, and Brockhampton, as well as the Paki Gang Facebook controversy. This is the 30th 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/channel/UC4AB1PVPSGGaZZabgCtD2Rw LINKS: Charlie’s IG: https://www.ins

A great filmmaker doesn’t have to be some old guy sitting in Hollywood with a fancy camera, he just has to leave you with some sort of feeling even after the movie is over. That’s what our guest, AHMED NAZIM, tells us is his goal through his visual creations. We talk about his abstract work and how he is able to pull it off. The Strange Squad gives their reflection of Farosty and Shimmer’s viral video, “Paki Gang,” we talk about Vine 2, and give our thoughts on Trump declaring Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. This is the 29th 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/channel/UC4AB1PVPSGGaZZabgCtD2Rw LINKS: Ahmed’s Website: http://ahmednazim.com/ Channel Egnaro: http://ahmednazim.com/new-gallery-1/2016/5/2/ch

Who knew putting fun before a traditional school route could create a full-time job opportunity. Our guest, RONNIE SARMIENTO is a vlogging skater on YouTube with about 25k subscribers. He talks to us about his viral video, Filipino food and culture, and almost beating a world record set by Rob Dyrdek. The Strange Squad talks about the recent sexual allegations in the media, Joyner Lucas’ “I’m Not Racist” video, and much more. WE ALSO ANNOUNCE WINNERS OF OUR T-SHIRT GIVEAWAY! This is the 28th 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/channel/UC4AB1PVPSGGaZZabgCtD2Rw LINKS: Ronnie’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/LongbeardVA Ronnie’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/supronnie/ Joyner Lucus - “I’m Not Racist”

To get a free Strange Flavors shirt (no shipping or additional fees required) all you have to do is: 1. Make sure you’re following us on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. 2. Go on our most recent Instagram post and comment what flavor best describes you and why. 3. That’s it! We’ll DM you if you win! (We’ll be picking our 3 favorite) This is the 27th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4AB1PVPSGGaZZabgCtD2Rw _____________________________________________ FAROSTY/SHIMMER SHOW DATES: * 12/1/17 - UMBC _____________________________________________ • 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://twitt

Dark humor can be tough to pull off, but even tougher to deal with backlash for. SAHIB SINGH is a comedian known for his hilarious online videos such as T-Iddy, a SoundCloud rapper parody. Sahib talks to us about bringing something new to comedy, not always getting support from those around him for his style, and exciting new upcoming projects. The Strange Squad talks about celebrities at the Thanksgiving table, Pikachu talking, and Logan Paul speaking Urdu in Pakistan. This is the 26th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4AB1PVPSGGaZZabgCtD2Rw LINKS: Sahib’s Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKKpZvltakPbHqvLFtF6vFw Sahib’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sahibcantsingh/ Brown Code Thanksgiving: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ec0CBK

Do you ever wonder the life of the person behind the lens? And how are they judging you while they edit your pictures? We find out from a very talented and fashionable photographer with a great sense of humor, ASAD ABBAS GILLANI. He’s got some great stories about meeting President Obama, uncomfortable photoshoots, and thoughts on iPhones as professional cameras. The Strange Squad talks about Amber hosting a TED talk, #NoShaveNovember, and which Hogwarts house we all belong in. This is the 25th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4AB1PVPSGGaZZabgCtD2Rw LINKS: Asad’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AsadAbbasgillani/ Asad’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AsadAbbasPhotography/ _____________________________________________ FAROSTY/SHIMMER SH

A hermit lifestyle doesn’t always mean you’re missing out on what life has to offer. ERIC WALTHER has not gone far out of his house for much of life, yet skilled himself in many different hobbies and educated himself in various subjects. If this man vlogged his life, we would all benefit from his outlook. The Strange Squad talks about a Pakistani woman who accidentally poisoned her husband to be’s entire family and how bizarre the dairy industry is. This is the 24th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4AB1PVPSGGaZZabgCtD2Rw LINKS: Eric’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fungandus Pakistani girl accidentally killed 18 people avoiding arranged marriage http://nypost.com/2017/10/31/woman-fleeing-arranged-marriage-fatally-poisons-husband-and-his

Whether it has to do with luck, zodiacs, or a lifelong plan, it seems that our guest’s positive outlook and ethics have gotten her pretty far in life. CLAUDIA BROWN is a college professor who has received national awards for Owl Magazine, a student-run publication she coordinates at the college. She tells us about her experiences with unethical practices in TV and print media. She talks to us about becoming a professor in a family that was unable to complete their education. Claudia also tells us about a lifestyle without meat, TV, a microwave, and living in a log cabin. The Strange Squad talks about a gay tortoise, rave clubs, and being trapped in Halloween movies. This is the 23rd episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4AB1PVPSGGaZZabgCtD2Rw LINKS

This title is one you know only a poet could explain. Our guest this week, DERICK EBERT happens to be one, and a very accomplished one as well. Derick is the first ever Baltimore Youth Poet Laureate, a spoken word artist, a teacher, a twin, a published author, and soon to be a TED speaker. He has had his poems published in American Short Fiction, the Baltimore Magazine, as well as, the Poetry Society of America. Derick was also named Baltimore’s 2015 Rising Star, and has blessed stages from New York to New Orleans. This is our exciting chat with him. The Strange Squad talks about Harvey Weinstein, Worldstar Hip Hop promoting criminal behavior, and Happy Death Day. This is the 22nd episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast LINKS: Derick’s Website: http://derickpoetry.com/about/ Derick’s Facebook

In the different sides of the Israel vs Palestine story, we sit down to hear the perspective from an Israeli who has served in their military. Our guest tells us what his solution could be and expresses his hopes in the future of this conflict. He also tells us about his aspirations as a filmmaker and how his culture incorporates into his style. DISCLAIMER: Since the release of this episode, the guest requested that his last name be removed as well as a statement be issued to address his concern of inaccuracies in his conversation on Strange Flavors. Here is his statement: "My first language is not English. Therefore much of what I say can be misinterpreted. I asked Strange Flavors to clarify many of my points in the next podcast. To get a full understanding of the podcast, the culture of Israel and Judaism, I highly recommend to listen to the statement in the following podcast." Strange Flavors remains neutral in these statements but has agreed to the requests proposed by the guest for privacy purposes. We

America’s had a rough couple of weeks, and the division of two sides isn’t helping it heal any better. The Strange Squad brings up points from both of those sides and tries to make sense of the Las Vegas shooting and NFL kneeling debates. Don’t worry, it’s not all serious because we catch you up with exciting guests to come and talk Halloween, the worst dreams, and McDonald’s Schezwan sauce. This is the 20th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us: http://twitter.com/StrangeFlavors_ Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast LINKS: Fox News person saying “we don’t even know enough about him to hate him yet”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nV5fXPVeZoQ&t=43s _____________________________________________ • 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/

A war that killed 100,000 people affected these families in all types of ways. Our guest MERIM KARILO is a Bosnian refugee who describes what it was like growing up in search for his identity, cultural roots, and most importantly, his father. The Strange Squad talks about being in front of 3 superstar celebrities in one week including Hasan Minhaj, Casey Neistat, and Dave Chappelle. We also discuss the iPhone X and a crazy movie called “Mother.” This is the 19th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast LINKS: Shimmer’s Bday Weekend: https://youtu.be/MorKmnOO7Zg _____________________________________________ • 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

Are 800,000 people really about to get deported from America? With DACA getting rescinded, this week we sit with JESUS PEREZ, a dreamer, a board of directors member for CASA, and board member for Latino Providers Network and Baltimore Police Youth Advisors. He tells us his story of coming from Mexico as a toddler and growing up in the United States to face some harsh realities. This is the 18th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _____________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast LINKS: CASA: http://wearecasa.org/ Losing GoPro in Texas Vlog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJzRdqo8g5w _____________________________________________ • 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

What is life like as a known YouTuber and is it a sustainable way to make a career? On a very special episode of Strange Flavors, we sit down with LABIB YASIR from the Fine Brothers’ REACT series. He talks to us about how he got on the show, growing up in California and the Hollywood dream, his weight loss journey of 110 pounds in 6 months, his exciting MMA career, and much more. We also discuss the upcoming “brown renaissance” and what role people like us can play in it. We recorded this in his hotel room in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania where Labib was sent over for a production from LA. This is the 16th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. ___________________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast Labib’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3ltLKLs41EqjXPMON9qSkQ Labib’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/LabibYasir RwnlPwnl: https://youtube.com/RwnlPwnl Farosty: https://youtube.com/Farosty S

When you travel to so many different countries on missionary trips, you never know what you’ll get told. Our guest this week, LAEL TURNER, is a “Christian” rapper and artist who has had accumulated many different experiences from the places he has lived and traveled to. We have an insightful conversation about traditional rappers versus modern rappers, what it means to be a Christian rapper without being labeled as one, and bringing millennial issues to light. The Strange Squad’s got Dani back so of course we talk about things that make us uncomfortable. We also talk electronic festivals, extreme challenges, and birthdays. This is the 15th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. ___________________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast Lael’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/lael_lt Lael’s Music: https://soundcloud.com/laelt CHALLENGE VIDEOS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXI_t... (HOT WINGS x WH

What’s it like to be a gay black man in America? Our guest this week, YEMI EKUNDAYO (his real name is much MUCH longer), talks to us about his experience along with the clashes from his Nigerian background. Yemi has a huge fascination with reading people, their signs and birth determinations so if you’re into that, you’ll love him. We also discover his royal roots and get back to the Batman being gay conversation. The Strange Squad is joined by Neha and Camy this show since Dani and Rashard couldn’t be with us. We talk about Columbia, Colin Kaepernick, and robots taking over the army…you know the norm. This is the 14th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. ___________________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast Yemi’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yemiking_/ Yemi’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yemiking_/ • FARAS • Tweet me: twitter.com/Farosty | @Farosty on IG/Snap/YouTube/FB • BRAN

How do you prepare for the day of mayhem with zombies running around and the power grid totally wiped out? Our guest this week, MATT TENNYSON gives you the best tip to live and survive on your own - being self sufficient. Matt explains why it is important to know how to live “off the grid” and be environmentally conscious for both self and community benefits. He often gets called a fascist, a communist, and/or a hippie for his way of thinking and desire to live life, but it doesn’t stop Matt from doing things like growing his own garden where he picks his own fruits and vegetables, or making documentary films as a journalist to promote the idea of permaculture. The Strange Squad also talks about the death of Linkin Park lead singer, Chester Bennington, what Texas is like, working at minimum wage jobs, and this generation’s version of flirting. This is the 12th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. ___________________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspo

If you’ve seen the movie “Get Out,” you’re on the same page as us when we were skeptical of bringing on this week’s guest, GRAHAM PHILLIPS. Graham is a hypnotist who does works on improving people’s lives through hypnotherapy as well as performing at comedy shows where yes, he makes male audience members feel as if they are going through labor among many other things. Faras actually gets hypnotized prior to recording and we all talk about the experience and if it was like being put in “the sunken place.” We also hit all the stereotypical questions like whether the government is controlling our minds, evil hypnotists, and manipulating your date. Graham takes us through the benefits of hypnotherapy and the 4 greatest fears in life. The Strange Squad discusses getting back from trips to Firefly, Iceland, and Ocean City as well as debating if LeBron James should be considered the GOAT now. This is the 11th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _________________________________________________

What is it like to be white parents to black children? Throw in two Russian kids as well and you have the family of this week’s guest, TRACY SMITH. Tracy shares with us the beauties and struggles of adopting children and having a multicultural family. She also talks about what it’s like being a student at 47 years old. The Strange Squad battles over why they love or hate Lavar Ball and what he means to sports. We also talk about some terrible movies and eating bugs in your sleep. Yum! This is the 10th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. ___________________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast Tracy’s Blog: https://tracyesmith.wordpress.com/ • FARAS • Tweet me: twitter.com/Farosty | @Farosty on IG/Snap/YouTube/FB • BRANDON • Tweet me: https://twitter.com/Tavokyo | @tavokyo on Soundcloud/IG • DANI • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYnDbMfYG57QZmgPHpGbeUA • RASHARD • Snapchat: @