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 

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

Twilight was never just about vampires—it was about colonialism, queer-coded villains, and Bella Swan’s commitment to doing absolutely nothing. In this episode, Khalil and Ali unpack the cultural phenomenon that had millennials in a chokehold, debate whether Stephanie Meyer accidentally wrote a polycule, and ask the real questions: Are the Volturi just messy gays? Should Edward and Jacob have just kissed? And why is Bella the least curious person to ever meet a vampire?

Twilight, Vampire Politics, and the Art of Being Useless- Episode 2

What happens when someone decides the gym is their personal phone booth? A showdown, apparently. In our first episode, we dive into the unspoken rules of shared spaces, from gym etiquette to public phone calls, and why some people refuse to read the room. Khalil recounts a gym conflict that escalated just a little too far, sparking a bigger conversation about confrontation, personal space, and when it’s actually worth speaking up. Plus, we tackle dating etiquette, social pet peeves, and the fine line between standing your ground and just being that person.



INTRO/OUTRO MUSCIC: DIVA @NOISEDIVA

GRAPHICS: IMAN WWW.ABSTRACTALI.COM

EDITING: KHALIL @ARABFORLIFE12

CREATORS: KHALIL & ALI ---> @FEEDINGSEAHORSES

The time Khalil made a Woman Cry: Etiquette,  Behaviour, and Public Menace-Episode 1

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.



INTRO/OUTRO MUSCIC: DIVA @NOISEDIVA

GRAPHICS: IMAN WWW.ABSTRACTALI.COM

EDITING: KHALIL @ARABFORLIFE12

CREATORS: KHALIL & ALI ---> @FEEDINGSEAHORSES

Intro: why?

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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