The Swahinglish Storyteller

Swahili Once Said Pod

Society EN ↓ 29 episodes

The Swahili Once Said Pod is your cozy corner for exploring Swahili culture, African diaspora experiences, and the beautiful mess of living between worlds. Hosted by a second-generation Swahinglish storyteller, this Muslim-friendly podcast celebrates our roots, our present, and everything that makes us who we are. We'll be spilling the chai on all things Swahili and non-Swahili alike, so come for the culture and stay for the conversations! We're here to build community, one episode at a time.

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The Swahinglish Storyteller

Episodes

EP4 Swahili Once Said Pod: Blessed and stressed, A Ramadan check-in. 24.02.2026 32:16

Salam guys and KARIBUNI TENA! How are you feeling about Ramadan so far?!? In this episode, I'm breaking down how many Muslims around the world (myself included 😢) are thugging through a 9-5 FI RAMADAN?!?! It's genuinely tough guys. I also dive into the trifecta of celebrations that took place last week and my thoughts on solo-sailing. YES, not flying... SAILING!!!!

EP3 Swahili Once Said Pod: FI RAMADAN?!?!?!! 17.02.2026 31:28

Salam guys and KARIBUNI TENA! First and foremost, RAMADAN MUBARAK 🌙!! In episode 3, we're focusing on the countless blessings of Islam and getting prepped for Ramadan. Then we dive into AI and how we're slowly becoming way too dependent on it, because honestly guys, we are COOKED. Grab some snacks for this one, it's deffo goated :)

EP2 Swahili Once Said Pod: Why are we paying road tax? 10.02.2026 30:29

Salam guys and KARIBU TENA! In episode 2, I'm diving into my very first 9-5 experience, the absolute state of UK roads (and the tax we're supposedly paying for them), and settling the debate on what NEEDS to be in a proper bowl of urojo. Fair warning – this one's a full rant session, so buckle up and enjoy the potholes...

EP1 Swahili Once Said Pod: What constitutes a Swahili breakfast? 03.02.2026 30:01

Salam guys and KARIBU! This is episode 1, kicking things off nice and sweet as we wrap up January with AFCON updates, debating and rating Swahili food with a tier list and settling once and for all what makes a proper Swahili breakfast. Prepare for the vibes and plenty of food talk!!