Sarde After Dinner Podcast
by Mouin Jaber and Médéa Azouri
Sarde (noun), [Sa-r-de]: A colloquial term used in the Middle East to describe the act of letting go & kicking off a stream of consciousness and a rambling narrative.The Sarde After Dinner Podcast is a free space based out of the heart of Beirut, Lebanon, where Médéa Azouri & Mouin Jaber discuss a wide range of topics (usually) held behind closed doors in an open and simple way with guests from all walks of life.Subscribe. Stream. Sarde. Every Sunday with new episodes released weekly at 9:00 PM GMT + 3سردة (إسم) سَرْدَةْ : مصطلح بالعامية يستخدم في منطقة الشرق الاوسط للدلالة على الاسترخاء واطلاق سردية .يشكّل بودكاست سردة بعد العشاء مساحة حرّة من قلب بيروت، لبنان، حيث تناقش ميديا عازوري ومعين جابر عدّة مواضيع (لطالما) تمّت مناقشتها خلف أبواب مغلقة وذلك بطريقة بسيطة ومباشرة مع ضيوف من شتّى المجالات.
Episodes
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#Sarde139 with Médéa & Mouin - سردة مع ميديا ومعين | Being An Expat - أن تكون مغترباً
You asked, we listened! There’s this one feeling that we all can relate to in the Arab region, and it’s wanting to return home. Whether it's for a university, work or political exile, there isn’t a single Arab family that doesn’t have one of its members abroad. This #sardeafterdinner explores…
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Sarde 138 with Albert Moukheiber - سردة مع ألبير مخيبر | Stress, Anxiety, Burnout & Health Hoaxes
This is your brain on STRESS Why do we keep having burnouts and what can we do about it? Can we actually detox our bodies or is it just another health hoax 🤔? This #Sardeafterdinner with cognitive neuroscientist & clinical psychologist Dr. Albert Moukheiber is the wake-up call we needed to...
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Sarde 137 with Tarek Sakik - سردة مع طارق سكيك | From Gaza to Beirut - Mothers, Shared Cultures & Evil Eyes
This is the kind of heart-to-heart we’ve all been wanting to have since all this madness started on October 7th. In this #Sardeafterdinner we sit down with our friend and fellow podcaster Tarek Sakik from G*z@ in an incredibly powerful conversation about Mothers, Shared Cultures and Shared…
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Bassem Youssef: Facing The Media Machine, Zionist Conspiracies, Palestine & Superman | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #136
باسم يوسف: مواجهة الآلة الإعلامية، والمؤامرات الصهيونية وفلسطين وسوبرمان Bassem is Back. We reconnect with the legendary satirist and stand-up comedian to try to make sense of what the f*ck is going on. Here’s what we discussed in this iconic #sardeafterdinner: -Behind the scenes of Bassem’s...
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Kifak Jawad? | كيفك جواد؟ - Sarde Chou Maken | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #135
The Internet is a strange and incredible place. Who would’ve thought that a real and heartfelt answer to an everyday question “Kifak Jawad?” (Asked by Rana & answered by Jawad on @choumaken.lb) would send the Arab world into a frenzy? The answer is simple. We’re fed up with what we see on TV....
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John Achkar: A Late-night Sarde on Fear, Failure & Finding your Voice | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #134
In this #Sardeafterdinner, we reconnect with our friend, stand-up comedian, entrepreneur, and NEW late-night talk show host John Achkar. The three of us discuss the fear of failure, the rush to get back up again, create in the face of adversity and thrive outside our comfort zone. Here’s what we...
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Labib Ghulmiyyah: How To Keep Your Testosterone High, Manage Postpartum Depression & Live Longer | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #133
Why are men’s testosterone levels dropping? What’s beyond “Baby Blues” & why does everyone need to take it more seriously? In this #Sardeafterdinner, Dr. Labib Ghulmiyyah, a renowned obstetrician-gynecologist, delves into the science behind the everyday toxins that can mess with our body, how we...
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Medea & Mouin: Red Flags, Romance & Revenge | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #132
This Valentine’s Day, we’re all suited up for this tête-à-tête #sardeafterdinner. Tonight’s “date” covers all things romance, revenge and red flags between men & women. Join us as for a wild ride discussing: - The Duality of Feb 14th in Lebanon - Relationship Red Flags: What to look out for - Did...
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Qays Sheikh Najib: Arabic Soap Operas, Love Triangles & Fatherhood | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #131
قيس شيخ نجيب: المسلسلات العربية ومثلثات الحب والأبوة In this #Sardeafterdinner, we're thrilled to have the actor, father, and friend Qays Sheikh Najib share with us his reflections on the personal & the professional milestones that shaped who he is today. From stories about the A-Z’s of Arabic...
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Hamed Sinno: Pinkwashing, Propaganda & Resistance in White America | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #130 | حامد سنو: الغسيل الوردي والبروباغندا والمقاومة في أميركا البيضاء
In this episode of #Sardeafterdinner, we're back at it with our good friend, singer, poet and writer Hamed Sinno to talk about how a new form White-supremacy has emerged to justify the g*n0c!de in G*z@: Pinkwashing. We also got the chance to have Hamed's on-ground testimony on what it really…
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Rashid Khalidi: 100 Years' War On Palestine | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #129 | رشيد خالدي: حرب المئة عام على فلسطين
In this episode of #Sardeafterdinner, we're honored to welcome Rashid Khalidi, a distinguished Palestinian historian, author of The 100 Years’ War on Palestine, and the Edward Said Professor of Modern Arab Studies at Columbia University. Tune in for a definitive retelling of the modern history of...
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Adam Bakri: Life & Art Under Occupation | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #128
In this episode of #Sardeafterdinner with Adam Bakri, we explore what P@le$t!ne represents, unravel the meanings behind its iconic symbols, and discuss global reactions to the current war. Join us for an insightful conversation where we confront these critical topics with clarity and depth.- What...
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Médéa & Mouin: So Far, So Strange | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #127
Donate blood to Christina Assi at the American University of Beirut Medical Center: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZTF5VW7FRe5px6We8 In this #Sardeafterdinner, we look back at 2023 and take away the lessons learned: the Good, The Bad and The Absurd. It’s an unfiltered unapologetic rant about the...
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Paul Salem: Can the Arabs put an end to the War? | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #126
As the humanitarian pause came to a screeching halt and the world still debates on what to call it, we invited Middle East Institute President Dr. Paul Salem for a #sardeafterdinner to get answers to life’s most burning questions: - “Humanitarian Pause” vs. “Ceasefire” - What the hell is the...
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Fadi BouKaram: The Origins of Words & Expressions of the Arab World | Sarde Podcast #125
It’s Ham@$ not Khamas. In this #Sardeafterdinner, content creator Fadi BouKaram explains phonological deafness and loanwords, and digs deeper into the relationship we all have with Arabic language, expressions, and onomatopoeia. Join us as we discuss: -Debunking Isr@eli propaganda using…
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Ziad Majed: Contemporary History & Colonialism in Middle East | Sarde Podcast
بعد التحدث عن الحرب الإعلامية الشديدة بين إسرائ*ل وفلسط*ن وتأثيرها علينا نفسيًا، ننتقل لمناقشة الأبعاد الجيوسياسية للحرب على غ*ة في المنطقة. انضموا إلينا في تصوير المشهد السياسي في فلسط*ن والمنطقة مع الباحث في العلوم السياسية الدكتور زياد ماجد، حيث نتحدث عن: - ما هي خلفيات دعم اليمين الغربي…
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The Sarde Team: War, Palestine & Lebanon On Our Minds | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #123
Mouin, Médéa, Dana & Ghiya, the whole Sarde team, tackle the last 3 weeks from a human perspective. They explore how the ongoing ethnic cleansing in G*za brings up questions about the threat of war, empathy, and humanity. Join the gang as they discuss: - Fear, fatigue and anxiety of today &…
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Jad Shahrour & Ralph Baydoun: What You Need To Know About The Palestine Israel MEDIA War | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #122
We’ve all been seeing it the past two weeks. Media bias, misinformation, disinformation, and agenda-driven international coverage of the g*n0c!de happening in G*za. While the media war escalates by the minute, we sit with strategic communications experts Jad Shahrour and Ralph Baydoun to dissect...
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Shaden Fakih: She Comes Again - تعود من جديد | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #121
تم تسجيل هذه السردة قبل عدة أيام من الأحداث المروعة في فلسط*ن. قلوبنا مع إخوتنا وأخواتنا الفلسط*نيين، دائمًا. This Sarde was recorded a few days before the horrors occurring in P@lest!ne. Our hearts are with our P@lest!nian brothers and sisters, always. Stand-up comedian Shaden Fakih is BACK for…
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Alaa Abu Diab: Non-white Reflections, Colonial Sorbets & Arab Comedy | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #120
While touring the world for his one-hour special “Mesh Abyad” (non-white), Jerusalemite comedian Alaa Abu Diab visited us for a #sardeafterdinner! From crafting hilarious jokes that literally every Arab can relate to, to deciphering the urge to speak in Egyptian with Egyptians, Alaa shares his...
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Assaad Razzouk: Saving the Planet without the Bull$h!t | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #119
This Sarde is brought to you by our incredible patrons at https://www.patreon.com/sardeafterdinner Without you guys, there is no Sarde (after dinner). Thank you. Going from Global warming to global boiling is usually a Red Flag. In this #sardeafterdinner we reflect with author, clean energy...
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Shabjdeed: Poetry, Rap and A Journey from Ramallah to Beirut | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #118
This Sarde is brought to you by our incredible patrons at https://www.patreon.com/sardeafterdinner Without you guys, there is no Sarde (after dinner). Thank you. After BLTNM’s groundbreaking concert in Beirut in July, we reflect on all the broken barriers about this performance with Palestinian...
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Hasan Al Hashim: Conspiracies, Mysteries & UFOs of the Arab World
This Sarde is brought to you by our incredible patrons at https://www.patreon.com/sardeafterdinner Without you guys, there is no Sarde (after dinner). Thank you. UFOs, parallel universes, the ice wall, religion, science, and conspiracies. These topics always spark our curiosity and spike our...
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Tracy & Paul Naggear: Remembering August 4th, 3 years later | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #116
This Sarde is brought to you by our incredible patrons at https://www.patreon.com/sardeafterdinner Without you guys, there is no Sarde (after dinner). Thank you. WARNING: Today’s #Sardeafterdinner deals with the tragedy, death, violence & events that occurred in Lebanon on August 4th 2020. Viewer...
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Coffee Break Lebanon: Cafematik, Racist Barbies & Our Quest to find Lebanon’s TRUE Image | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #115
This Sarde is brought to you by our incredible patrons at www.patreon.com/sardeafterdinner. Without you guys, there is no Sarde (after dinner). Thank you. After almost 3 years since we had them over, the comedic duo from “Coffee Break” Nathalie Masri & Nadyn Chalhoub come back for another shot!…
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Médéa & Mouin: Taouk & Baby Oil Sur Mer | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #114
This Sarde is brought to you by our incredible patrons at https://www.patreon.com/sardeafterdinner. Without you guys, there is no Sarde (after dinner). Thank you. There’s only one good thing we can do in this heat wave, a #Sardebythesea 🏖️ This year’s beach season is in full swing, and what…
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Matteo El Khodr: Opera, Umm Kulthum, Musicals & Magic Potions | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #113
This Sarde is brought to you by our incredible patrons at www.patreon.com/sardeafterdinner. Without you guys, there is no Sarde (after dinner). Thank you. As 1 of 63 countertenors in the world and the only one in the Middle East, Matteo El Khodr and his incredible voice have moved the hearts and...
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Chef Antoine: Legacy, Loyalty & Lebanese Food - خبز وملح | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #112
This Sarde is brought to you by our incredible patrons at www.patreon.com/sardeafterdinner. Without you guys, there is no Sarde (after dinner). Thank you. For 3 decades on national television, Chef Antoine, Lebanon’s beloved chef, author & television personality has brought the best of Lebanese...
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Imad Kehdy: Comedy, Family, Trauma & Hamburgers | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #111
This Sarde is brought to you by our incredible patrons at www.patreon.com/sardeafterdinner. Without you guys, there is no Sarde (after dinner). Thank you. Imad Kehdy: Comedy, Family, Trauma & Hamburgers | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #111 عماد كعدي: الكوميديا والعائلة والصدمة والهمبرغر Hilarious...
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MÉDÉA & MOUIN: Wedding(s) Season | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #110
This Sarde is brought to you by our incredible patrons at www.patreon.com/sardeafterdinner - Without you guys, there is no Sarde (after dinner). Thank you. ميديا ومعين: موسم الأعراس Ladies and Gentleman, If you are not invited to at least one wedding this season, are you even Lebanese? From the...
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Bisher Najjar: Syria and Lebanon, A Shared Culture & A Shared Struggle | Sarde (after dinner) #109
This Sarde is brought to you by our incredible patrons at www.patreon.com/sardeafterdinner. Without you guys, there is no Sarde (after dinner). Thank you. Bisher Najjar: Syria and Lebanon, A Shared Culture & A Shared Struggle | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #10 بشر نجار: سوريا ولبنان، ثقافة مشتركة...
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Khateera: Amanda Abou Abdallah & Maria Elayan سردة خطيرة | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #108
This Sarde is brought to you by our incredible patrons at www.patreon.com/sardeafterdinner Without you guys, there is no Sarde (after dinner). Thank you. One word to describe this Sarde: Khateera. Khateera is a digital haven that untamably brings to light the experiences and issues related to the...
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Hussein Kaouk & Mohammad Dayekh: The Duo Returns ! عودة الثنائي | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #107
This Sarde is brought to you by our incredible patrons at www.patreon.com/sardeafterdinner. Without you guys, there is no Sarde (after dinner). Thank you. محمد دايخ وحسيت قاووك: عودة الثنائي Our favorite shiite duo comes again, now with more to show than ever. Whether it’s making the move from…
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Hala Kazim: The Journey of Change, Necessary Firmness & Relationships | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #106
This Sarde is brought to you by our incredible patrons at www.patreon.com/sardeafterdinner. Without you guys, there is no Sarde (after dinner). Thank you. Hala Kazim dedicates her life to guiding people into their own journey of change. We join her to make sense of what practical positivity and...
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Bassel Khaiat: No Scripts Attached - خارج السيناريو | Sarde (after dinner) #105
This Sarde is brought to you by our incredible patrons at www.patreon.com/sardeafterdinner. Without you guys, there is no Sarde (after dinner). Thank you. Bassel Khaiat is undoubtedly one of the most beloved actors in the Arab world, with a career spanning for over 25 years across cinema and the...
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Munther Younes: The Myths & Hidden Meanings of The Arabic Language | Sarde (after dinner) #104
This Sarde is brought to you by our incredible patrons at www.patreon.com/sardeafterdinner. Without you guys, there is no Sarde (after dinner). Thank you. النقاط على الحروف of the Arabic language. Everything you always wanted to know about the Arabic language (but were afraid to ask). Linguist…
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Diana Moukalled: 2 time zones, the Taliban & (dis)honor crimes in 2023 | Sarde (after dinner) #103
This Sarde is brought to you by our incredible patrons at www.patreon.com/sardeafterdinner. Without you guys, there is no Sarde (after dinner). Thank you. With a career experience of more than 30 years, veteran journalist, cofounder of Daraj Media Diana Moukalled, reflects on her encounters in...
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Makram Rabah: Conflict on Mount Lebanon: The Druze, The Maronites & Collective Memory | Sarde (after dinner) #102
This Sarde is brought to you by our incredible patrons at www.patreon.com/sardeafterdinner. Without you guys, there is no Sarde (after dinner). Thank you. What really happened in the 1860 Mount Lebanon conflict between the Druze and the Maronites? How does it tie into the 15-year civil war(s)?...
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Gino Raidy: The past 3 years & the Lebanon ahead | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #101
This Sarde is brought to you by you incredible patrons at www.patreon.com/sardeafterdinner. Without you guys, there is no Sarde (after dinner). Thank you. Our very first guest Gino Raidy joins us again for a #sardeafterdinner, but this time in Washington D.C. Three years ago, political blogger…
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100K Q&A | Sarde Origins & the Road So Far | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #100
This Sarde is brought to you by our incredible patrons at www.patreon.com/sardeafterdinner. Without you guys, there is no Sarde (after dinner). Thank you. We’ve hit 100K subscribers on YouTube! (a little more by the time of posting this video) We’ve also reached 100 episodes!!! To celebrate…
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Sarde at Harvard: How can we leverage art & media for social change? | Sarde (after dinner) Special
This Sarde is brought to you by our incredible patrons at www.patreon.com/sardeafterdinner Without you guys, there is no Sarde (after dinner). Thank you. From Lebanon to Boston and the world, Médéa and Mouin join the Arab Conference at Harvard in a panel for media, art and change at Harvard...
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Hasan Almustapha: Understanding Islam, Sectarianism & Extremism | Sarde (after dinner) #99
This Sarde is brought to you by our incredible patrons at www.patreon.com/sardeafterdinner. Without you guys, there is no Sarde (after dinner). Thank you. Saudi writer, journalist, and researcher specialized in MENA politics, Islamic movements, and the development of religious discourses Hasan...
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Wassim Bou Malham: The Revolution of Arabic Music | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #98
This Sarde is brought to you by our incredible patrons at www.patreon.com/sardeafterdinner. Without you guys, there is no Sarde (after dinner). Thank you. Co-founder of Factory People, the creative collective behind some of the MENA region’s greatest clubs, Lebanese musician and music producer...
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Marc Torbey: Faith From The Ground Up | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #97
GET YOUR MERCH FROM SARDE https://sardeafterdinner.com/collections/all Want to support our Sarde and watch episodes earlier? Check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/sardeafterdinner President of Lebanese NGO Offre Joie & long-time humanitarian worker Marc Torbey joins Médéa and Mouin in…
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Charles Al-Hayek: Living Together Or Coexistence - A History of Christians & Muslims In the Middle East | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #96
GET YOUR MERCH FROM SARDE https://sardeafterdinner.com/collections/all Want to support our Sarde and watch episodes earlier? Check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/sardeafterdinner Because two interviews weren’t enough to quench our thirst for History, Charles al-Hayek is BACK for a third...
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Mohamed Helmy: Comedy On The Nile | Sarde (after dinner) #95
Stand-up comedian Mohamad Helmy joins Médéa & Mouin for a #sardeafterdinner about: Alexandria vs. Cairo: Which is the best city? The Anatomy of Arab Stand up in the region and abroad The secret to comedy that travels The incredible subcultures in Egypt Cairo: The city that never sleeps and its...
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Ahmed Albasheer: The Beirut-Baghdad Connection | Sarde (after dinner) #94
Iraqi comedian, journalist, satirist and creator/host of the weekly political satire show Al Basheer Show, Ahmed Al Basheer has a #sardeafterdinner with Médéa & Mouin about: - A Tale of Two Revolutions: Lebanon & Iraq - Triangle Of Influence: Iran – Iraq – Lebanon - How Ahmed survived a suicide...
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Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi: The Arab World Through Art | Sarde (after dinner) #93
A regular lecturer in the world’s most renowned universities, Emirati columnist, researcher, and Founder of Barjeel Art Foundation, Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi has a #sardeafterdinner with Médéa & Mouin about: - The rich artistic heritage of the Arab World - How the West perceives the Arab culture…
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DIANE ASSAF: Michel Aoun, Judge Tarek Bitar & the Aug 4th Investigation | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #92
Want to support our Sarde? check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/sardeafterdinner Attorney at Law Diane Assaf a.k.a @LawWithDiane has a Sarde with Médéa and Mouin about: - The recent development surrounding the Aug 4th investigation - The relentless targeted effort to intimidate/replace...
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WISSAM KAMAL & CHAKER BOU ABDALLA : Lost In Translation | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #91
Chaker Bou Abdalla and Wissam Kamal return to Sarde and make us laugh about: The untranslatable words in the Arabic language: the mystery of the “Ballou3a” - Wissam & Chaker’s New Years Eve in Bcharre - “Stop Oil” Activists Gluing themselves to art - Arabic Comedy on regional and international...
About this show
Sarde (noun), [Sa-r-de]: A colloquial term used in the Middle East to describe the act of letting go & kicking off a stream of consciousness and a rambling narrative.The Sarde After Dinner Podcast is a free space based out of the heart of Beirut, Lebanon, where Médéa Azouri & Mouin Jaber discuss a wide range of topics (usually) held behind closed doors in an open and simple way with guests from all walks of life.Subscribe. Stream. Sarde. Every Sunday with new episodes released weekly at 9:00 PM GMT + 3سردة (إسم) سَرْدَةْ : مصطلح بالعامية يستخدم في منطقة الشرق الاوسط للدلالة على الاسترخاء واطلاق سردية .يشكّل بودكاست سردة بعد العشاء مساحة حرّة من قلب بيروت، لبنان، حيث تناقش ميديا عازوري ومعين جابر عدّة مواضيع (لطالما) تمّت مناقشتها خلف أبواب مغلقة وذلك بطريقة بسيطة ومباشرة مع ضيوف من شتّى المجالات.
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Mouin Jaber and Médéa Azouri