The first-ever podcast about Arab dads, My Arab Dad is a thoughtful, engaging, and light-hearted interview podcast that explores this dynamic by interviewing Arabs from diverse backgrounds – those raised in the Arab world, the diaspora or somewhere in between. Featuring conversations with Arabs from all walks of life, we'll unpack memories and discover how these dynamics shape us.
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Publisher
Ibrahim Kamel
Category
health & fitness · kids & family · society & culture
This week on My Arab Dad, we shake things up a bit by interviewing two guests - Mohamed and Salma – who explore the similarities and differences between their relationships with their late father – and how they still find themselves unpacking those relationships over a decade on from his passing.
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My Arab Dad is a Komplete Kontent Production. It’s hosted, produced and edited by Ibrahim Kamel (https://www.instagram.com/ibrahim.kamel3/?hl=en).
Intro and outro music by Karim El Zanfally (https://www.instagram.com/_zonfol_/)
Transition music: Hold Pattern
Artist: Mountaineer
Provided by Uppbeat (https://uppbeat.io/)
Artwork by Enas Abdel Rahman (https://www.instagram.com/einthemaking_/)
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23 Dec 2025
Still Here!
Just a quick update from me. I know I haven't released an episode in a while, but I'm working hard to get you more stories from around the global Arab community. In the meantime, here's a compilation of anecdotes that didn't quite make the full episodes, but still illustrate the tapestry of Arab experiences.
Happy New Year! See you in 2026.
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My Arab Dad is a Komplete Kontent Production. It’s hosted, produced and edited by Ibrahim Kamel (https://www.instagram.com/ibrahim.kamel3/?hl=en).
Intro and outro music by Karim El Zanfally (https://www.instagram.com/_zonfol_/)
Transition music: Hold Pattern
Artist: Mountaineer
Provided by Uppbeat (https://uppbeat.io/)
Artwork by Enas Abdel Rahman (https://www.instagram.com/einthemaking_/)
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13 Aug 2025
Episode 7 | Bahaa
This week on My Arab Dad, Bahaa opens up about his complicated dynamic with his father. He reflects on how a car accident triggered an internal struggle about whether to mend their relationship, while still maintaining deep empathy for a man carrying his own pain.
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Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/my.arab.dad) @my.arab.dad!
My Arab Dad is a Komplete Kontent Production. It’s hosted, produced and edited by Ibrahim Kamel (https://www.instagram.com/ibrahim.kamel3/?hl=en).
Intro and outro music by Karim El Zanfally (https://www.instagram.com/_zonfol_/)
Transition music: Hold Pattern
Artist: Mountaineer
Provided by Uppbeat (https://uppbeat.io/)
Artwork by Enas Abdel Rahman (https://www.instagram.com/einthemaking_/)
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
30 Jul 2025
Episode 6 | Loubna
In this episode, my guest Loubna shares her experiences growing up with a dad who simply couldn’t relate to her childhood because he never had one himself, the pride and admiration she feels for this self-made man, and the nuances of growing up as a Palestinian-Guatemalan.
Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/my.arab.dad) @my.arab.dad!
My Arab Dad is a Komplete Kontent Production. It’s hosted, produced and edited by Ibrahim Kamel (https://www.instagram.com/ibrahim.kamel3/?hl=en).
Intro and outro music by Karim El Zanfally (https://www.instagram.com/_zonfol_/)
Transition music: Hold Pattern
Artist: Mountaineer
Provided by Uppbeat (https://uppbeat.io/)
Artwork by Enas Abdel Rahman (https://www.instagram.com/einthemaking_/)
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
16 Jul 2025
Episode 5 | John
In this episode, John shares his experience growing up with a military dad who expressed his love, never through words, but always through actions; his bravery in confronting his dad as a teenager, and how he has come to deeply appreciate him over time.
Hit follow or subscribe now to hear more episodes when they come out!
Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/my.arab.dad) @my.arab.dad!
My Arab Dad is a Komplete Kontent Production. It’s hosted, produced and edited by Ibrahim Kamel (https://www.instagram.com/ibrahim.kamel3/?hl=en).
Intro and outro music by Karim El Zanfally (https://www.instagram.com/_zonfol_/)
Transition music: Hold Pattern
Artist: Mountaineer
Provided by Uppbeat (https://uppbeat.io/)
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
2 Jul 2025
Episode 4 | Ayah
Ayah discusses her father's caring yet assertive parenting style, shaped by survivor's guilt, and his profound love for his children in this interview with Ibrahim Kamel.
18 Jun 2025
Episode 3 | Mohamad
Ibrahim Kamel interviews Mohamad about the challenges his family faced when his father returned from working abroad, including unexpected outbursts and his father's subsequent self-reflection.
4 Jun 2025
Episode 2 | Tamara
Ibrahim Kamel interviews Tamara, who recounts her evolving relationship with her Arab father and offers advice for Arab dads, in this insightful conversation.
21 May 2025
Episode 1 | Mark
In the first episode of this brand new podcast, Ibrahim sits down with Mark to talk about his larger-than-life dad, the challenges of growing up Lebanese in the UK and how a shift in perspective has improved their relationship.
Hit follow or subscribe now to hear more episodes when they come out!
Follow us on Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/my.arab.dad) @my.arab.dad!
My Arab Dad is a Komplete Kontent Production. It’s hosted, produced and edited by Ibrahim Kamel (https://www.instagram.com/ibrahim.kamel3/?hl=en).
Intro and outro music by Karim El Zanfally (https://www.instagram.com/_zonfol_/)
Transition music: Hold Pattern
Artist: Mountaineer
Provided by Uppbeat (https://uppbeat.io/)
Artwork by Enas Abdel Rahman (https://www.instagram.com/einthemaking_/)
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
10 May 2025
Trailer
Introducing My Arab Dad! A brand new podcast where Arabs - those raised in the region, those raised in the diaspora or those raised in between - get together to explore the layered, complex and profound relationships we have with their dads.
Hosted by Ibrahim Kamel, a young dad himself, these light-hearted and reflective conversations will shed light on the unique space Arab dads hold in our collective experience. We’ll unpack memories, share hilarious stories and examine how these dynamics shape us.
Hit follow or subscribe now to hear the first episode when it lands on the 21st of May! New episodes drop every two weeks.
Follow us on Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/my.arab.dad) @my.arab.dad!
My Arab Dad is a Komplete Kontent Production. It’s hosted, produced and edited by Ibrahim Kamel (https://www.instagram.com/ibrahim.kamel3/?hl=en).
Intro and outro music by Karim El Zanfally (https://www.instagram.com/_zonfol_/)
Transition music: Hold Pattern
Artist: Mountaineer
Provided by Uppbeat (https://uppbeat.io/)
Artwork by Enas Abdel Rahman (https://www.instagram.com/einthemaking_/)
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
Who has been a guest on My Arab Dad
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Ayah
Mohamad
Tamara
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
198
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.0 / 5
1 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 48 / 100
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Quality
52
Social presence
91
YouTube
64
Engagement
0
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