Strange Flavors

You guys asked the Strange Squad to talk about some crazy topics, but we didn’t ignore any! Faras and Amber take on an action packed Q&A with a mouth full of szechuan sauce, featuring everything from Kim Kardashian and cultural appropriation to dealing with smelly desi food in school/work and being gay in a Muslim community. This is the 41st episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theor...

Ever hear of those kids that make a bunch of money playing video games on YouTube? Well our guest this week, JORDAN FRINGE, tells us exactly how much work that actually takes and the misconceptions people have of this community. We go over his 18-hour work days, traveling across the country in an RV for gaming conventions, and getting a tattoo from an Ink Masters star. The Strange Squad talks abou...

He melted our hearts on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and this week, WYATT OROKE aka MR. O sits down with us to talk life since being on Ellen, his backstory, and yes…the time a student went into labor in his classroom. The Strange Squad talks about our phones listening to our conversations and upcoming Farosty x Shimmer shows! This is the 39th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory....

No, not our guest. But he did make videos like “Racist Siri” and “Blacks for Romney” and now has his very own own feature film which he co-wrote coming out in April! This week, MAXWELL MICHAEL TOWSON joins us to tell us what it’s like being a screenwriter/director and how he got his start in Hollywood. The Strange Squad talks about Black Panther, reaction on a new video, and life’s small, but beau...

When you decide to quit your job to live in a van and see the world, you still have to get your bathroom situation figured out. Our guests this week, MANWIFE VANLIFE, tell us how shifting to a minimalist lifestyle and spending every minute of every day with another person in a metal box has transformed their outlook on life. They talk about getting naked, hating on Californians, and their gun coll...

If you read the title in an Italian accent, you know exactly what’s going on here. Our guest, DOMINIC SOLESKY, is the creator of the viral video about a guy asking for a sausage and mushroom pizza who gets aggressively more and more Italian. He’s here to talk to us about his comedy style, price of internet fame, and ambitions as a musician. The Strange Squad talks about seeing into the future, gen...

Would you trust a therapist who has psych disorders herself? Our guest this week, JESS LEONARD, is an aspiring counselor who deals with bipolar, PTSD, and disassociation from dealing with negligence and abuse throughout her life since she was a child. She talks about how those things have affected her mental health growing up and what it’s like to work in the same field she has so much personal at...

If an Uber guy offers you free candy, water, and movies…RUN. We’ve got some crazy stories on this episode for you along with reflections on Will Smith’s new vlogs, Millennials thinking “Friends” is homophobic, and much more! (Listen to the end for some thought provoking senti talks.) This is the 34th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _______________________________________...

A Muslim convert from Las Vegas who kicks ass? Maybe that whole Muslim ninja girl stereotype isn’t such a bad one after all. Our guest this week, TRISH, tells us her incredible journey of finding her faith and all the bizarre experiences that happened along the way. The Strange Squad talks about #JusticeForZainab and the H&M monkey controversy. This is the 33rd episode of Strange Flavors, brought...

You gotta do what you gotta do when you’re trying to get noticed. Our guest this week, TOKYO TAV, finds himself sliding flash drives in the pockets of DJ’s at large music festivals to get his music noticed. He tells us what keeps him motivated through conflicting time with school, battling depression, and hurdles like SoudCloud getting shut down. The Strange Squad announces contest winners from la...

Sit back, relax, and enjoy a 2017 reflection from the Strange Squad as well as hopes for 2018. In this episode, we answer your questions as well as discuss Merry Christmas vs Happy Holidays, the ladies’ Cancun trip, 2018 Grammy predictions, and much more! **FREE SWEATSHIRT CONTEST RULES: 1. Make sure you’re following Strange Flavors on FB, TW, IG, and subscribed on YouTube. 2. Tag at least 3 frien...

Do you ever wonder the lives of big instagram photographers? Our guest CHARLIE PEACHER is a well-known and very talented photographer in the Baltimore music scene. He gets featured on media sites like Complex, Genius, and XXL and has even been featured on Pigeons & Planes “30 Music Photographers You Should Follow on Instagram.” He tells us crazy stories with big celebrities and his favorite experi...

A great filmmaker doesn’t have to be some old guy sitting in Hollywood with a fancy camera, he just has to leave you with some sort of feeling even after the movie is over. That’s what our guest, AHMED NAZIM, tells us is his goal through his visual creations. We talk about his abstract work and how he is able to pull it off. The Strange Squad gives their reflection of Farosty and Shimmer’s viral v...

Who knew putting fun before a traditional school route could create a full-time job opportunity. Our guest, RONNIE SARMIENTO is a vlogging skater on YouTube with about 25k subscribers. He talks to us about his viral video, Filipino food and culture, and almost beating a world record set by Rob Dyrdek. The Strange Squad talks about the recent sexual allegations in the media, Joyner Lucas’ “I’m Not...

To get a free Strange Flavors shirt (no shipping or additional fees required) all you have to do is: 1. Make sure you’re following us on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. 2. Go on our most recent Instagram post and comment what flavor best describes you and why. 3. That’s it! We’ll DM you if you win! (We’ll be picking our 3 favorite) This is the 27th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Ali...

Dark humor can be tough to pull off, but even tougher to deal with backlash for. SAHIB SINGH is a comedian known for his hilarious online videos such as T-Iddy, a SoundCloud rapper parody. Sahib talks to us about bringing something new to comedy, not always getting support from those around him for his style, and exciting new upcoming projects. The Strange Squad talks about celebrities at the Than...

Do you ever wonder the life of the person behind the lens? And how are they judging you while they edit your pictures? We find out from a very talented and fashionable photographer with a great sense of humor, ASAD ABBAS GILLANI. He’s got some great stories about meeting President Obama, uncomfortable photoshoots, and thoughts on iPhones as professional cameras. The Strange Squad talks about Amber...

A hermit lifestyle doesn’t always mean you’re missing out on what life has to offer. ERIC WALTHER has not gone far out of his house for much of life, yet skilled himself in many different hobbies and educated himself in various subjects. If this man vlogged his life, we would all benefit from his outlook. The Strange Squad talks about a Pakistani woman who accidentally poisoned her husband to be’s...

Whether it has to do with luck, zodiacs, or a lifelong plan, it seems that our guest’s positive outlook and ethics have gotten her pretty far in life. CLAUDIA BROWN is a college professor who has received national awards for Owl Magazine, a student-run publication she coordinates at the college. She tells us about her experiences with unethical practices in TV and print media. She talks to us abou...

This title is one you know only a poet could explain. Our guest this week, DERICK EBERT happens to be one, and a very accomplished one as well. Derick is the first ever Baltimore Youth Poet Laureate, a spoken word artist, a teacher, a twin, a published author, and soon to be a TED speaker. He has had his poems published in American Short Fiction, the Baltimore Magazine, as well as, the Poetry Soci...

In the different sides of the Israel vs Palestine story, we sit down to hear the perspective from an Israeli who has served in their military. Our guest tells us what his solution could be and expresses his hopes in the future of this conflict. He also tells us about his aspirations as a filmmaker and how his culture incorporates into his style. DISCLAIMER: Since the release of this episode, the g...

America’s had a rough couple of weeks, and the division of two sides isn’t helping it heal any better. The Strange Squad brings up points from both of those sides and tries to make sense of the Las Vegas shooting and NFL kneeling debates. Don’t worry, it’s not all serious because we catch you up with exciting guests to come and talk Halloween, the worst dreams, and McDonald’s Schezwan sauce. This...

A war that killed 100,000 people affected these families in all types of ways. Our guest MERIM KARILO is a Bosnian refugee who describes what it was like growing up in search for his identity, cultural roots, and most importantly, his father. The Strange Squad talks about being in front of 3 superstar celebrities in one week including Hasan Minhaj, Casey Neistat, and Dave Chappelle. We also discus...

Are 800,000 people really about to get deported from America? With DACA getting rescinded, this week we sit with JESUS PEREZ, a dreamer, a board of directors member for CASA, and board member for Latino Providers Network and Baltimore Police Youth Advisors. He tells us his story of coming from Mexico as a toddler and growing up in the United States to face some harsh realities. This is the 18th ep...

What is life like as a known YouTuber and is it a sustainable way to make a career? On a very special episode of Strange Flavors, we sit down with LABIB YASIR from the Fine Brothers’ REACT series. He talks to us about how he got on the show, growing up in California and the Hollywood dream, his weight loss journey of 110 pounds in 6 months, his exciting MMA career, and much more. We also discuss t...