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My Arab Dad

Ibrahim Kamel

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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S1 · E8
Yesterday · 1 hr 4 min
Episode 8 | Mohamed and Salma
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. Hit follow or subscribe now to hear more episodes when they come out! Follow us on Instagram @my.arab.dad! My Arab Dad is a Komplete Kontent Production. It’s hosted, produced and edited by Ibrahim Kamel. Intro and outro music by Karim El Zanfally Transition music: Hold Pattern Artist: Mountaineer Provided by Uppbeat Artwork by Enas Abdel Rahman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 23, 2025 · 14 min
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. Follow us on Instagram @my.arab.dad! My Arab Dad is a Komplete Kontent Production. It’s hosted, produced and edited by Ibrahim Kamel. Intro and outro music by Karim El Zanfally Transition music: Hold Pattern Artist: Mountaineer Provided by Uppbeat Artwork by Enas Abdel Rahman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E7
Aug 13, 2025 · 45 min
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. Hit follow or subscribe now to hear more episodes when they come out! Follow us on Instagram @my.arab.dad! My Arab Dad is a Komplete Kontent Production. It’s hosted, produced and edited by Ibrahim Kamel. Intro and outro music by Karim El Zanfally Transition music: Hold Pattern Artist: Mountaineer Provided by Uppbeat Artwork by Enas Abdel Rahman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E6
Jul 30, 2025 · 43 min
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 @my.arab.dad! My Arab Dad is a Komplete Kontent Production. It’s hosted, produced and edited by Ibrahim Kamel. Intro and outro music by Karim El Zanfally Transition music: Hold Pattern Artist: Mountaineer Provided by Uppbeat Artwork by Enas Abdel Rahman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E5
Jul 16, 2025 · 44 min
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 @my.arab.dad! My Arab Dad is a Komplete Kontent Production. It’s hosted, produced and edited by Ibrahim Kamel. Intro and outro music by Karim El Zanfally Transition music: Hold Pattern Artist: Mountaineer Provided by Uppbeat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E4
Jul 2, 2025 · 47 min
Episode 4 | Ayah
In this week's episode, Ayah reflects on her dad who felt the constant push-and-pull between being a caring but assertive father, how his survivor’s guilt shaped his parenting, and the lengths he goes to show his children just how much he loves them. My Arab Dad is a Komplete Kontent Production. It’s hosted, produced and edited by Ibrahim Kamel. Intro and outro music by Karim El Zanfally Transition music: Hold Pattern Artist: Mountaineer Provided by Uppbeat Artwork by Enas Abdel Rahman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E3
Jun 18, 2025 · 46 min
Episode 3 | Mohamad
In the next instalment of My Arab Dad, Ibrahim meets Mohamad who shares the growing pains his family experienced when his dad moved back from working abroad, his dad’s outbursts that seemingly came out of nowhere, and the meaningful self-reflection his dad has undertaken in recent years. Hit follow or subscribe now to hear more episodes when they come out! Follow us on Instagram @my.arab.dad! My Arab Dad is a Komplete Kontent Production. It’s hosted, produced and edited by Ibrahim Kamel. Intro and outro music by Karim El Zanfally Transition music: Hold Pattern Artist: Mountaineer Provided by Uppbeat Artwork by Enas Abdel Rahman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E2
Jun 4, 2025 · 48 min
Episode 2 | Tamara
In this week's episode, Ibrahim chats to Tamara who shares how her dad – despite not being present – truly believed he was, how their relationship transformed during adulthood and – at the end of the episode – what advice she would give to Arab dads today. My Arab Dad is a Komplete Kontent Production. It’s hosted, produced and edited by Ibrahim Kamel. Hit follow or subscribe now to hear more episodes when they come out! Follow us on Instagram @my.arab.dad! My Arab Dad is a Komplete Kontent Production. It’s hosted, produced and edited by Ibrahim Kamel. Intro and outro music by Karim El Zanfally Transition music: Hold Pattern Artist: Mountaineer Provided by Uppbeat Artwork by Enas Abdel Rahman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E1
May 21, 2025 · 1 hr
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 @my.arab.dad! My Arab Dad is a Komplete Kontent Production. It’s hosted, produced and edited by Ibrahim Kamel. Intro and outro music by Karim El Zanfally Transition music: Hold Pattern Artist: Mountaineer Provided by Uppbeat Artwork by Enas Abdel Rahman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 10, 2025 · 1 min
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 @my.arab.dad! My Arab Dad is a Komplete Kontent Production. It’s hosted, produced and edited by Ibrahim Kamel. Intro and outro music by Karim El Zanfally Transition music: Hold Pattern Artist: Mountaineer Provided by Uppbeat Artwork by Enas Abdel Rahman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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