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No, not our guest. But he did make videos like “Racist Siri” and “Blacks for Romney” and now has his very own own feature film which he co-wrote coming out in April! This week, MAXWELL MICHAEL TOWSON joins us to tell us what it’s like being a screenwriter/director and how he got his start in Hollywood. The Strange Squad talks about Black Panther, reaction on a new video, and life’s small, but beautiful moments. This is the 38th 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: Maxwell’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxwelltowson/ Black Guy White Movie Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/blackguywhitemovie No Limit Remix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zaw8HkgsJRI ____________________________

When you decide to quit your job to live in a van and see the world, you still have to get your bathroom situation figured out. Our guests this week, MANWIFE VANLIFE, tell us how shifting to a minimalist lifestyle and spending every minute of every day with another person in a metal box has transformed their outlook on life. They talk about getting naked, hating on Californians, and their gun collection. Merica. The Strange Squad talks about Super Bowl commercials, monsters, and Lady Doritos. This is the 37th 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: ManWife VanLife: https://www.manwifevanlife.com/ ..,on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manwifevanlife/ …on Instagram: https://www.instagra

If you read the title in an Italian accent, you know exactly what’s going on here. Our guest, DOMINIC SOLESKY, is the creator of the viral video about a guy asking for a sausage and mushroom pizza who gets aggressively more and more Italian. He’s here to talk to us about his comedy style, price of internet fame, and ambitions as a musician. The Strange Squad talks about seeing into the future, gender/race bias in award shows, and dead people’s Twitter accounts. This is the 36th 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: Sausage & Mushroom Pizza: https://www.facebook.com/LADbible/videos/4429266913787131/ Dom’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/soleskywho Dom’s IG: https://instagram.com/solesk

Would you trust a therapist who has psych disorders herself? Our guest this week, JESS LEONARD, is an aspiring counselor who deals with bipolar, PTSD, and disassociation from dealing with negligence and abuse throughout her life since she was a child. She talks about how those things have affected her mental health growing up and what it’s like to work in the same field she has so much personal attachment to. The Strange Squad (aka Amber and Faras) recap on the Grammys, talk XFL, and what the strongest element to battle would be. Shimmer takes a break to attend the #SnailMarch in Washington D.C. This is the 35th 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: Jess’ Blog: https://thethunderandthe

If an Uber guy offers you free candy, water, and movies…RUN. We’ve got some crazy stories on this episode for you along with reflections on Will Smith’s new vlogs, Millennials thinking “Friends” is homophobic, and much more! (Listen to the end for some thought provoking senti talks.) This is the 34th 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: Amazon Cashier-Less Store: https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/01/22/579640565/amazons-cashier-less-seattle-grocery-opens-to-the-public Millennials think Friends is homophobic: http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/friends-netflix-sexist-racist-transphobic-problematic-millenials-watch-a8154626.html _________________________________

A Muslim convert from Las Vegas who kicks ass? Maybe that whole Muslim ninja girl stereotype isn’t such a bad one after all. Our guest this week, TRISH, tells us her incredible journey of finding her faith and all the bizarre experiences that happened along the way. The Strange Squad talks about #JusticeForZainab and the H&M monkey controversy. This is the 33rd 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: Trish’s Blog: https://hijabiweb.wordpress.com/ Trish’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hijabiweb _____________________________________________ • FARAS • Tweet me: http://twitter.com/Farosty | @Farosty on IG/Snap/YouTube/FB • SHAH-AMEER • Tweet me: https://twitter.com/Shimmerwali |

You gotta do what you gotta do when you’re trying to get noticed. Our guest this week, TOKYO TAV, finds himself sliding flash drives in the pockets of DJ’s at large music festivals to get his music noticed. He tells us what keeps him motivated through conflicting time with school, battling depression, and hurdles like SoudCloud getting shut down. The Strange Squad announces contest winners from last week, talks about the Logan Paul controversy, and answers more questions you guys sent in. This is the 32nd 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: Tokyo Tav SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/tokyotav Tokyo Tav IG: https://www.instagram.com/tokyotav/ #ChicagoVlogs: https://

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