Yalla & Yap

About Yalla & Yap

Yalla & Yap is a Muslim Arab-American Millennial podcast that dives deep into the unique blend of heritage and modern experiences. Join our hosts as they navigate their cultural roots while embracing the diverse opportunities and challenges they face in the US. Each episode offers candid conversations, personal stories, and vibrant discussions on identity, community, faith, and career. Tune in to hear voices that are reshaping the narrative and celebrating the strength and resilience of Muslim American women in today’s world.

Publisher

Deanna, Mariam, Lena, Manal

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Oct 2024

Latest episode

17 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

20 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Feb 2026

   Transparency or Takedown? Breaking Down the Khaled Beydoun Debate

   Hosts Lena, Mariam, Manal, and Deanna unpack an Instagram controversy alleging that Khaled Beydoun received a significant cut from funds raised for Gaza through Human Appeal. They examine whether paid fundraising is ethical, what commissions and overhead typically look like in the nonprofit world, and why transparency with donors is the core issue. Drawing on firsthand nonprofit experience in Gaza, Mariam highlights the importance of verifying NGO registration and on-the-ground work. The grou...

2. 

   3 Feb 2026

   A Conversation with Zeeshan Hafeez

   Join Lena, Mariam and Deeana in this episode of Yalla and Yap, where they host Zeeshan Hafeez, a national candidate for Texas’ 33rd district. Hafeez shares his journey into politics, which began in the wake of the 9/11 attacks while he was the only Muslim student at his liberal arts college and then reignited after October 7, 2023. Hafeez passionately speaks about his campaign’s commitment to addressing domestic issues, ending U.S. financial support for Israeli actions, and prioritizing...

3. 

   19 Jan 2026

   The Trad Wife

   Hosts Lena, Deanna, Mariam, and Manal explore the controversial "Trad Wife" concept, dissecting traditional gender roles in marriage and family, both inside and outside the Muslim community in this episode.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 38 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

55

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.