Khalil and Ali unpack the ritual, chaos, and emotional math of partying when you’re queer, Palestinian, and tired. From pre-game anxiety and ADHD meds to lineups, Uber politics, and avoiding exes in the club, this episode delivers dry humor, sharp critique, and enough sass to power a disco ball. They discuss smoking as survival, guest list elitism, and why the pre-game often eats the main event. Also: Ali demands five compliments minimum, Khalil fights jacket check culture, and both agree—being hot doesn’t mean you have to show up.

Partying Is Out, but I’m Still Hot- Episode 12

In this NSFW masterclass, Khalil and Ali dive deep—literally and politically—into anal sex. From prepping techniques and bottoming myths to the legacy of colonial anti-sodomy laws, they unpack queer intimacy through the lens of diaspora, religion, and relentless shame. Topics include poppers, poop panic, the story of Lut, and whether size really matters (spoiler: angles do). With dry humor, historical tea, and at least one cursed chicken anecdote, this episode is part sex ed, part cultural exorcism. Stay cunty, stay curious, and get your silicone lube ready.

A Queer Palestinian Sex Ed- Episode 11

Ali and Khalil, the queer Palestinian hosts of The Olive People, set out to discuss nostalgia—but quickly spiral into queer trauma, family dysfunction, and the chaos of growing up displaced. Through the lens of complex PTSD, they unpack everything from sippy cup discourse (are they cunty?) to Khalil’s ongoing feud with his homophobic brother. Along the way, Ali nearly chokes on a dentist’s crown, they compare Zionism to heteronormative siblings, and take down Love, Simon as peak white-gay fantasy. Also featuring car-crash confessions, Co-Star betrayals, and the bold question: can a Honda CR-V heal generational trauma? Dry humour meets existential dread in an episode that proves if you’re nostalgic for your childhood, you probably peaked at 12.

Nostalgia Is Just Queer Palestinian PTSD- Episode 10

In this lightly disoriented episode of The Olive People, Khalil checks in from Medellín, Colombia, where the sun is hot, the food is bland, and the existential crises are seasoned just right. Ali and Khalil unpack everything from Grindr gripes and spiritual drug tourism to sex work economies, political debates with strangers, and the delicate art of not getting kidnapped. It’s part travelogue, part therapy session, part PSA—and somehow still funny.

Colombia: Mild Emotional Growth, Sunshine, and Scams- Episode 9

In this episode, we talk about travel—but not like influencers do. More like tired queer Palestinians navigating airports, guilt, money, and motion sickness. From rushed getaways to Barcelona to the politics of “finding yourself” abroad, we unpack why travel can feel more fraught than freeing. Also: do you tell your friends when they’re annoying on a trip? Do you owe your ancestors a good time? Is it okay to just… not want to go anywhere?

Travel Chaos & Carry-On Cringe (Where Are We Even Going?)- Episode 8

Khalil and Ali catch up over Eid, questionable sweaters, and the slow unraveling of their patience. In this episode, they dig into what it really means to deal with difficult people whether it’s flaky dates, boundary-crossing friends, or everyday nonsense. It’s less about fixing anyone, and more about knowing when to walk away. No defenses, no apologies, just two queer Palestinians talking it out.

How to Deal with Difficult People (or Just Leave Them There)- Episode 7

From Twilight tears to Barb-level chaos, Ali and Khalil unpack the wild world of stan culture—where fans go from cute to cult real fast. We talk parasocial delusions, pop diva propaganda, celebrity marketing psyops, and why everyone’s fave is probably lowkey (or highkey) problematic. Also: DJ drama, techno snobbery, IVF babies, and Trixie Mattel beef. It’s a lot. Just press play.

Why Your Fave Is Probably Evil: Stan Culture, and Parasocial Crimes- Episode 6

Ali touches down in Florida and immediately regrets it. From chaotic airplane Karens to exploiting Ramadan travel loopholes, this episode spirals into everything: hotel carpets, queerness in public, forgetting who you hooked up with, and why some of us are just here for bidets and good vibes. Khalil and Ali unpack it all—sun, sin, and seasonal depression included.

Florida, Fasting, and Feral Thoughts- Episode 5

What happens when your comfort food starts feeling… uncomfortable? In this episode, Khalil and Ali spiral (lightly) into their food feels—talking maqlooba, picky eaters, and why grocery shopping might actually be the saddest thing ever. From the emotional whiplash of home cooking to Googling “what do I eat when my mom hates me,” we unpack the messiness of food, family, and finding joy in snacks again. Grab a plate (or a tissue), and let’s get into it.

Maqlooba & Mommy Issues: Our Food Era- Episode 4

Ali and Khalil dive into the messiness of mental health—why we ignore it, how we cope (or don’t), and the wild ways people try to “help.” From therapy horror stories to cultural stigma, we’re breaking down the mental health struggles we all pretend we have under control. Are we healing, or just vibing through the chaos? Let’s discuss.

Are We Okay? (No.) Mental Health- Episode 3

Two gay Palestinian men with too many opinions and not enough patience for explaining ourselves. While our people endure genocide and struggle for liberation, we’re here to shed light on the everyday lives of queer Palestinians in the diaspora—our joys, contradictions, petty debates, and deep feelings. This isn’t a defense, it’s a conversation. Join Khalil and Ali as we navigate it all with humor, honesty, and absolutely no filter.

The Olive People

Queer, Palestinian, and unbothered—mostly. A podcast by Khalil and Ali.

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