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Breaking Pita With Zee

In Breaking Pita With Zee, host Zahra Huber talks about her personal experiences growing up in the United States as an Arab-American Muslim woman. She also brings on guests to discuss current events involving Muslims or Arab Americans, as well as other topics such as dating, immigrant family traditions, food and the similarities between different cultures.

Religion & Spirituality Food Mental Health Islam Society & Culture Relationships Marriage Dating
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
31 minutes
Episodes
31
Years Active
2019 - 2025
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A Stranger in My Skin with Rabab Alrayes

A Stranger in My Skin with Rabab Alrayes

"A Stranger in My Skin" explores what it means to belong everywhere and nowhere at once. In this episode, host Zahra Huber sits down with her sister, Rabab Alrayes, to talk about growing up Iraqi, ra…

00:32:29  |   Tue 02 Sep 2025
F*** What They Think: A Solo Conversation About Reputation

F*** What They Think: A Solo Conversation About Reputation

In this solo episode, host Zahra Huber gives a little more insight into how reputation/people's opinions in the Arab community really played a major role in her life's biggest decisions -- such as ta…

00:20:02  |   Mon 14 Jun 2021
Body Image in the Arab Culture with Samantha Brash

Body Image in the Arab Culture with Samantha Brash

The ideal body image in America is usually affected by media and society...but in the Arab culture, that pressure tends to come from parents, siblings and other family members who can be extremely bl…

00:33:15  |   Mon 31 May 2021
Misadventures of a Slightly Warm, Muslim-American Comic Creator, Huda Fahmy

Misadventures of a Slightly Warm, Muslim-American Comic Creator, Huda Fahmy

Creator of "Yes, I'm Hot in This", Huda Fahmy,  says serious issues and experiences inspired her to start and create her comics.  In this episode, Huda explains that she uses her art to display how  …

00:33:18  |   Mon 24 May 2021
The Palestinian Plight - A Conversation with Imad Refai

The Palestinian Plight - A Conversation with Imad Refai

You've seen it on social media: The eviction of Palestinian families from their homes. The death and injuries of hundreds of Palestinians in Israeli airstrikes and attacks. In this special episode, h…

00:37:55  |   Tue 18 May 2021
The Labeling of Mass Shooters: Terrorism Vs. Mentally Ill

The Labeling of Mass Shooters: Terrorism Vs. Mentally Ill

Why is it that when Arab-Americans are involved in mass shootings, it's called terrorism? But when it's a white man, he has mental health issues? Host Zahra Huber is joined by Nadia Bryant as the two…

00:31:11  |   Mon 10 May 2021

"Unashamed: Musings of a Fat, Black Muslim" with Leah V

Author and body-positive activist Leah V joins host Zahra Huber to talk about her love-hate relationship with religion, weight and mental health, and where how she's come to find her voice and be com…

00:33:09  |   Mon 03 May 2021
The France Hijab Ban with Shayma Ghaleb

The France Hijab Ban with Shayma Ghaleb

In this episode, host Zahra Huber and guest Shayma Ghaleb discuss the new hijab ban in France -- how frustrating and disappointing it is for Muslims all around the world.

00:25:58  |   Mon 26 Apr 2021
Overcoming the Taboo: Hady on Being an Arab Male Makeup Artist

Overcoming the Taboo: Hady on Being an Arab Male Makeup Artist

Hady Farhat has come a long way since he first started following his dream of being a male Arab makeup artist in the Dearborn community. In this episode, Hady discusses his struggles, the secrets, an…

00:46:14  |   Mon 19 Apr 2021
#DearbornThings

#DearbornThings

What makes Dearborn, Dearborn? Home to the most concentrated Arab population outside of the Middle East, there are a number of things that stand out that make the city amazing and also a little... un…

00:45:10  |   Mon 12 Apr 2021
20 Questions With an Arab

20 Questions With an Arab

In this final episode of season 2, host Zahra Huber along with guests Neda Mohiedeen and Nadia Bryant, answer 20 questions that were submitted by followers on social media. Questions include: "Do you…

00:45:50  |   Mon 07 Dec 2020
When Arab Meets TikTok

When Arab Meets TikTok

Meet Maya Hussein from London, Ontario. She's became a huge TikTok and Instagram personality through her funny videos imitating funny Arab traditions. She also posts videos that spotlight some of the…

00:35:31  |   Mon 30 Nov 2020
Dating Outside the Arab Culture

Dating Outside the Arab Culture

In this episode, Zahra is joined by Nadia Bryant and the two have a fun conversation about what it's like to date outside the Arab culture. The challenges, reactions from others, and of course the po…

00:41:38  |   Mon 09 Nov 2020
Hummus & Tamales: A True Love Story

Hummus & Tamales: A True Love Story

Anthony Bryant, who is Mexican/Caucasian, married into a Lebanese family. In this episode, Anthony discusses a few traditions he was surprised by and had to get used to, plus some of the challenges t…

00:34:49  |   Mon 02 Nov 2020
Yallah, Let's Eat!

Yallah, Let's Eat!

Masterchef contestant and baker Amanda Saab joins host Zahra Huber to talk about the one thing that unites us all -- FOOD -- specifically Arabic food! The two also discuss Amanda's journey into the b…

00:27:16  |   Mon 26 Oct 2020
We All Say

We All Say "Marhaba"

A Yemeni, a Lebanese and an Iraqi record a podcast -- and the three of them talk about "Colorism" -- and how Arabs from different countries discriminate against one another. Host Zahra Huber is joine…

00:50:03  |   Mon 19 Oct 2020
Finding My Roots - How to Be Iranian

Finding My Roots - How to Be Iranian

Just weeks after finding out she's mostly Iranian, Zahra tries to understand her Persian roots. She hosts an episode with her high school Iranian friend, Mehrnoosh Torbatnejad, to talk about traditio…

00:39:05  |   Mon 12 Oct 2020
The Life of an Arab-American Comedian

The Life of an Arab-American Comedian

What's it like to be an Arab-American comedian in the United States? Find out as Zahra is joined by Mike Eshaq. 

00:18:46  |   Mon 05 Oct 2020
The Secret World of Domestic Violence

The Secret World of Domestic Violence

In this episode, Zahra is joined by Sara Raad, a domestic violence survivor/advocate and poet. Sara tells her story about the abuse she endured in her marriage and some of the community backlash she …

00:36:20  |   Mon 28 Sep 2020
Who Am I?

Who Am I?

In this first episode of season 2, Zahra is joined by her sisters to discuss DNA results. It appears she's been living a lie!

00:25:30  |   Tue 22 Sep 2020
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