The Artistic Foodies
A journey into life through the lens of food and art from two renowned artistic foodies, and their experienced guests from around the world.
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The Artistic Foodies Podcast
The Artistic Foodies is a podcast that unites two forms of expression: artistry, and food. Based in the SF Bay Area, co-hosts Abbas Mohamed and Irfan Rydhan, present conversations to an audience with interests much like their own, people who enjoy global diverse culinary experiences, as well as enjoying and learning about the impact of food and art. Whether we are talking to artists about food, with chefs about art, or with each other about both, you are sure to leave every episode having learned something new.
Abbas loves poetry, Sufi inspired music and cooking while Irfan is a Hip-Hop junkie who enjoys watching TV and Film as well as rooting for his local sports teams in the Bay! Yet they also have much in common. They are both Halal food gourmands, and love sharing their experiences with friends and family!
We will hope you will join us, as an artistic foodie yourself as we discuss food, family, culture, religion, art, music and everything in between!
Our Episodes
Whether we are talking to artists about food, with chefs about art, or with each other about both, you are sure to leave every episode having learned something new.
Episode 22: The Past, Present and Future of Muslim Comedy with Preacher Moss
Join us in this intimate chat with the OG Muslim comedian, practitioner of ‘protest comedy’, lover of jazz music, and our latest guest of honor: Preacher Moss. We talk about the art form of comedy, his history on building the Muslim comedy scene, as...
Bonus Content: Showing the Media that Muslims also have Fun: Irfan Rydhan and the Story of HalalFest
Join us as we dive into the journey of Irfan Rydhan, founder of HalalFest in the Bay Area. From architectural design to organizing some of the most significant Muslim community events, Irfan shares how his passion for media and community service evolved into a...
Episode 21: Cannabis in Islam: Halal or Haram?
What is cannabis, why is it relevant to the Muslim community in the West, and is cannabis consumption even Halal? Is this a modern debate within the Muslim community, or a tale as old as our religion itself? What are Islamic scholars saying about...
Episode 20: Global Halal Certification – A Deep Dive with Tariq and Jalel of ISA (Islamic Society of America)
Today we talk with Tariq and Jalel of the Islamic Services of America, a major certifier and educator in the global Halal industry. We take a deep dive into Halal certification, the complexities involved in creating Halal standards especially when you consider differences in...
Episode 19: Exploring Halal Certification with Shaykh Jabir of HFSAA
In this episode, we discuss Halal Meat Certification with Shaykh Jabir Tarin of HFSAA, the Halal Food Standards Alliance of America. HFSAA is a well-known and respected Halal certifying body that started in the San Francisco Bay area, and now certifies Halal restaurants across...
Episode 18: Making ‘Mustache’ with Imran J Khan
Critically acclaimed writer and director Imran J Khan shared his time, witty insight, and keen humor with us during this episode, where we laughed, cried (not really but almost), and talked about his latest film, ‘Mustache’. More than just the movie, we discussed the...
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A journey into life through the lens of food and art from two renowned artistic foodies, and their experienced guests from around the world.
