Best Nidal Podcasts (2024)

Desperation sometimes makes us do things we regret, like joining the Army to pay off student loans. Regret and anger turn into something very dark for Hasan Akbar when he arrives in Kuwait in 2003.By Joanna

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S2 Bonus Episode La Llorona 34:49

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Urban legends (sometimes modern legend, urban myth, or simply legend) is a genre of folklore concerning stories about an unusual (usually scary) or humorous event that many people believe to be true but largely are not. Who is La Llorona? Is she real? Why does she want to take your children? Why does she cry?…

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S2 Episode 4 2LT Holley Wimunc 46:51

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What happens when an angel meets the devil? For Holley Wimunc, it doesn't end well. Special Thanks to Rocky Carroll Special Agent J.C. Hawks (NCIS) Paul Wololverton Billy West, District Attorney CBSBy Joanna

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S2 Episode 3 SPC Ronald Gray 37:52

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When SPC Ronald Gray hunts for victims he stays in his own neighborhood, leading police right to him. He sits on Military Death Row 37 years later, leaving many to feel that justice has not been served.By Joanna

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S2 Episode 2 Megan Touma Killed for Falling in Love 31:41

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When most girls fall in love with the wrong man, they end up with a broken heart. When SPC Megan Touma fell in love with (married) SGT Edgar Patino she ended up dead.By Joanna

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S2 Episode 1 Nidal Hasan and the Ft Hood Shooting 45:03

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Love of God, love of country, love of your fellow man. What happens when your religious beliefs, or your interpretation of them, makes you turn against the country you vowed to serve? Killing his fellow brothers and sisters in arms did not make him a hero, but in his mind, it did.By Joanna

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Episode 14: Season 1 Finale- Q and A 33:27

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Get to know your podcast host, Joanna, a little better as she gets to learn Audacity and the art of editing a little better. Listener submitted questions are answeredBy Joanna

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Episode 13- The Dating Game Killer 52:34

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Rodney Alcala had several names, and even more "lucky chances" in life. After being discharged from the Army he started raping and murdering women, even after he was caught, he well, got away with murder. He was able to go on raping and killing until he was finally stopped. A dating game contestant today might ask their potential partner "what's yo…

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Spit Poetry #9 (Farah Chamma) 4:29

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بيت جوا بيت شعر و صوت: فرح شما موسيقى: لمى قاسم و راشيل غانم المكساج والماسترنج: منير ماهر Poetry & Voice of Farah Chamma Music by Lama Kassem & Rachelle Ghanem Mixing and Mastering by Mounir Maher Refer to the link below to watch the animation video of this poem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07XgkmpED8M Happy Poetry Listening! Visit thepoetryho…

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Episode 12- CPT Russell and CPT Russell 36:22

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No body No blood No DNA No Witnesses 1 Recipe for The Perfect MurderBy Joanna

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Episode 11- SPC Ivan Lopez 32:34

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Ivan Lopez was a grieving son, a liar, and a bad Soldier. No one could have predicted how his Army career and his life, would end.By Joanna

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Spit Poetry #8 (Samar Abdel Jaber) 4:37

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ها أنا أتعلم شعر و صوت: سمر عبد الجابر موسيقى: لمى قاسم و راشيل غانم ترجمة: مصطفى سالم المكساج والماسترنج: جواد شعبان Poetry & Voice of Samar Abdel Jaber Music by Lama Kassem & Rachelle Ghanem Translation by Mustafa Salem Mixing and Mastering by Jawad Chaaban Refer to the link below to watch the animation video of this poem: https://youtu.be/wIUx0u…

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Episode 10- Charles Whitman 35:41

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Charles was an excellent student, Marine, husband, and son. What made him "snap"? Were there any warning signs? How long had these violent thoughts been in his head?By Joanna

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10 - Faraz Ali 1:36:12

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Faraz Ali is an Experiential Designer in the Public, Digital, and Poetic realms. Over the past decade, Faraz has been studying Urdu literature as a creative tradition and a sociocultural phenomenon. Faraz has collaborated at both local and international levels to foster critical understanding and practice of literature and theatre. In May 2018 he d…

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Episode 9- The Murder of CPT Marty Theer 1:04:04

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Michelle is leading a double life- married to CPT Marty Theer, therapist, and officer's wife; dating SSG John Diamond and telling otheres they are engaged. One will end up dead, one charged with murder, and Michelle is on the run with a new face and blood on her hands.By Joanna

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Episode 8- Randy Kraft 1:38:55

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Randy Kraft killed over 60 young men and boys in three states over eleven years. The police that caught him had no idea who they were pulling over on a California Highway in 1983. Why did he torture his victims? Why did he dump their bodies along freeways? Why was he dischaged from the US Air Force?By Joanna

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Episode 7- Col Russell Williams 52:05

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Royal Canadian AF Colonel Russell Williams has a great military career, wife, and life. He commands the biggest AFB in Canada. What is he hiding?By Joanna

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Bonus Episode Feb 2024- Serial Killers Mind and True Crime Fascination 42:05

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Are Serial Killers' brains different than other brains? Why are we obssessed with True Crime? These questions answered, and a story or two.By Joanna

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Episode 5- SPC Ricky Elder and 525 BFSB 57:10

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In 2012 525th BFSB had not one, but two tragic shootings in a little over 90 days, both resulting in loss of life, and devestating families everywhere. One, a domestic inicident or "love triangle" as the local media reported, the other a shocking murder-suicide witnessed by hundreds. Conincidence? Curse? You decide.…

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Episode 5: Assembly, Part 6: Nidal Ka’bi, performer and choreographer 14:19

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Last year, AFSC brought together artists, activists, and cultural practitioners from the Middle East and North Africa in Amman, Jordan. They shared their knowledge and experiences in using art for social change—and strategized ways to support each other in working for peace and justice. Our limited podcast series, “Assembly,” features the stories a…

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Putting Somebody on a Pedestal 26:29

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In this episode, we get real about the interpersonal and social game, exploring the impacts of placing others on a pedestal. I spill personal stories from work, social circles, and the dating scene. Tune in for real talk and reflections. Follow me on @nidalsgallery for more.

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Episode 4 Sgt Kenneth French 53:56

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In August 1993, Sgt French entered a popular italian restaurant and started shooting. Why?By Joanna

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Episode 4: Assembly, Part 5: Farah Chamma, poet and performer 13:45

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Last year, AFSC brought together artists, activists, and cultural practitioners from the Middle East and North Africa in Amman, Jordan. They shared their knowledge and experiences in using art for social change—and strategized ways to support each other in working for peace and justice. Our limited podcast series, “Assembly,” features the stories a…

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Episode 3- Robert Lee Yates Jr (part 2) 1:09:15

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By Joanna

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Episode 2- Robert Lee Yates Jr (part 1) 35:00

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Part 1 of a 2 episodes, discussing Robert Lee Yates Jr, the Spokane Serial Killer. An outstanding Warrant Officer, family man, and pilot, Robert kept a lot of secrets.By Joanna

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Episode 1- Introduction 42:41

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A podcast about military members, veterans, and their crimes.By Joanna

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Episode 3: Assembly part 4: Hatem Salama, Program Officer 14:11

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Last year, AFSC brought together artists, activists, and cultural practitioners from the Middle East and North Africa in Amman, Jordan. They shared their knowledge and experiences in using art for social change—and strategized ways to support each other in working for peace and justice. Our limited podcast series, “Assembly,” features the stories a…

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Episode 2: Reunion: Quaker leaders reunite 30:03

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Reunion: A special American Friends Service Committee podcast featuring Quaker leaders from the U.S. and United Kingdom gathering and sharing insights about how Quaker organizations are activating Quaker values for a just world. The podcast was recorded at the April 2023 gathering in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Marisa Mazria Katz and features Jo…

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9 - Rasha Alduwaisan 1:17:46

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Rasha Alduwaisan is an oral historian and writer from Kuwait. Her poetry has appeared or is forthcoming in Willow Springs, Michigan Quarterly Review, The Common and Painted Bride Quarterly. She holds an MA in Middle Eastern Studies from Harvard University. In this episode we discuss how a poem is the story of an emotion, why we close ourselves up a…

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8 - سمر عبد الجابر 1:14:26

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نتعرّف على سمر وتشاركنا تجربتها الشعرية التي لا تخلو من القصص والتفرعات. تحدّثنا عن حالة الخلق، التي هي بحد ذاتها حالة من التأمل الواعي والتركيز على التفاصيل، وعن الشفاء من الصدمات عن طريق الكتابة والتعبير. نتساءل عن حال الشاعر الذي تدفعه الظروف إلى العمل في مكتب بارد لا يليق بشغفه، فينعكس ذلك على شعره الذي يكتبه خلسة ما بين اجتمعات العمل، أو في ال…

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7 - Dorian Paul Rogers 1:14:49

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Dorian Paul Rogers is a performance poet, Hip Hop artist, educator, and events curator. He is the founder of Rooftop Rhythms, a monthly open mic which has gone on to become one of the biggest events of its kind in the UAE and surrounding region. In this episode, we question the role of the mediator in relation to that of the artist. We talk about D…

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6 - Nidal Morra 1:29:26

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Nidal Morra is a multidisciplinary writer and artist. In this episode, we will be exploring this multidisciplinarity, from making salt crystals, acting, and film directing to screenwriting and writing “something that might be poetry.” Is poetry a result of paying attention to the tiny details of our day to day? According to Nidal, it is “unbounded …

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Spit Poetry #7 (Farah Chamma) 10:50

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Spit Poetry #7 الشاعرة و الكاتبة فرح شمّا فنحن نؤمن بأثر الفراشة مسرح في غزة ربما لذلك ريتا بلد Happy Poetry Listening!By Farah Chamma

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5 - Wael Al Sayegh 1:24:32

1y ago1:24:32

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Wael Al-Sayegh is an Emirati Poet and Martial Arts instructor born in Edinburgh, Scotland. He is the author of three poetry collections: “A Poet’s Oud” (2006), “I Often Wonder” (2007), and “There is an Elephant in the Majlis” (2011). In this conversation, we discover Wael’s relationship to writing and to martial arts and how these two art forms cam…

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Spit Poetry #6 (Harry, Danabelle, Carlos) 22:35

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Spit Poetry #6 “Falafel Löffel” - Harry Baker “A Schoolgirl’s Crush at Thirty-Four” & “Smoke Song” - Danabelle Gutierrez “Where Are You Really From?” & “Beautiful” (a freestyle poem) - Carlos Andrés Gómez Happy Poetry Listening!By Harry Baker, Carlos Andrés Gómez, Danabelle Gutierrez

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4 - Carlos Andres Gomez 41:09

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Carlos Andrés Gómez is a Colombian-American poet, speaker, actor and author of a wonderful poetry book titled “Hijito” & “Man Up: Reimagining Modern Manhood”. Carlos spills out the beans of his life as a poetry performer in New York, he talks about his relationship with his mother tongue, his early inspiration to poetry as well as a unique learning…

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Spit Poetry #5 (Hakeem) 14:20

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Spit Poetry #5 All the following pieces are performed by Hakeem Kemet Soul Type Love Coffin Sizes Happy Poetry Listening!By Hakeem Kemet

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3 - Farah Chamma 1:11:27

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Farah Chamma is a Palestinian international writer & performer. She started performing at the age of 15 with a group of poets called the Poeticians. She gained a lot of attention on YouTube from two poetry videos performed by her in “كيف أؤمن” (How Must I Believe) and “الجنسيّة” (The Nationality). Listen to this conversation as we learn how Farah i…

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Spit Poetry #4 (Amina, Lynn, Dana) 14:32

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Spit Poetry #4 Move On - Amina Lakehayli Words Not Heard - Lynn Saad Beats Like Bones on a Drum - Dana Dajani Happy Poetry Listening!By Amina Lakehayli, Lynn Saad, Dana Dajani

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2 - Yaz 59:24

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Yaz is a sensational rapper and poet! He has numerous rap songs published (“Outbreak” is my personal favorite and you can hear it at the end of the episode) and has performed in numerous Poetry Nights which you can check out on The Poetryhood YouTube channel. A humble and authentic guy with a great talent, I really enjoyed our conversation. You can…

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Spit Poetry #3 (Joe, Malavika, Edi, Danabelle) 12:56

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Spit Poetry #3 If Only You Knew - Joecool Lorenzo Tongue Twisters - Malavika Suresh رفيقتي حبيبتي - Edi Clemens My Love As Art - Danabelle Gutierrez Happy Poetry Listening!By Joecool Lorenzo, Malavika Suresh, Edi Clemens, Danabelle Gutierrez

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Spit Poetry #2 (Dima, Yaz, Dana) 13:04

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Spit Poetry #2 Lets Pretend This Happened - Dima Mikhayel Matta Insecure and For Me No To Me - Yaz The Way We Are Wound - Dana Dajani Happy Poetry Listening!By Dima Mikhayel Matta, Yaz, Dana Dajani

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1 - Namal Siddiqui 56:05

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Namal is a traveler, advertising specialist, poetry writer and performer! A lovely conversation with a wonderful human, listen in and get to know Namal’s story and inspirational moments with poetry as well as some insightful tips from her experience. To experience more of Namal’s poetry check her out on Instagram @namalsiddiqui Happy Poetry Listeni…

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Spit Poetry #1 (Namal, Deena, M Rashid) 12:43

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Spit Poetry #1 Life is a Rush - Namal Siddiqui The Woman’s Blood - Deena Dadachanji دفن الوطن and Physics - Mohammad Rashid Happy Poetry Listening!By Namal Siddiqui, Deena Dadachanji, Mohammad Rashid

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The Poetryhood Overview 4:59

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WELCOME TO THE POETRYHOOD PODCAST! In this recording I introduce the show and explain the different genres of episodes. Also, I briefly speak about my journey of how I started The Poetryhood and how I see it evolving. Happy Poetry Listening! Your host, JamilBy Jamil Adas

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Episode 1: Mosaic 29:03

1y ago29:03

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In this special podcast, we hear from AFSC staff and other community leaders in Palestine. They are working to bring together Palestinian youth across divides and to counter the fragmentation caused by the Israeli occupation. Listen now to hear them discuss equity, identity, and the Palestinian experience.…

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Is it Time to Say Goodbye, Friend? 12:57

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Friendship Breakup: Why It's Okay to Let Go and Move On? In this episode of ChitChats, we will discuss the importance of normalizing friendship breakups when necessary. Join us as we explore why it's natural for friendships to evolve over time and offer practical tips for navigating these changes with grace and compassion. Whether you're experienci…

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