The Olive People

Coming out? Groundbreaking. Khalil and Ali unpack the overhyped ritual of telling people you’re gay... as if that fixes capitalism, your parents, or the Zionist occupation. From jerking off to gender politics to surviving Eid with the straights™, your favourite queer Palestinian divas drag respectability, heterosexual fragility, and $10 mango cakes.  We reflect on when to be visible, when to...

Ali’s got the sniffles, Khalil’s feeling cute, and together they spiral into one of the most raw, hilarious, and unhinged conversations yet. From Grindr hookups that should’ve stayed in the DMs to the politics of messy apartments, this episode asks: when does self-care stop being healing and start being harmful? The Olive People get real about honesty, resentment, rage, and inherited trauma — all...

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. A...

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, histor...

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,...

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, pa...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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 a...

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.

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...

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 whe...

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,...