The Artistic Foodies

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.

The Artistic Foodies is a arts podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 38 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts The Artistic Foodies, a arts show with 38 episodes published.

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  Episode 30: Ihsaan (excellence), Community, and a Free Austin Mustache Screening. Interview with Umar Atallah Khan

  Sep 23, 202638 min

  In Episode 30, we talk to Umar Atallah Khan about Mustache, the coming-of-age film by writer/director Imran J. Khan, and its upcoming screening events in Austin. We also discuss the growth of Muslim communities in the Bay Area, Austin, and the UK, along with Umar’s work with the Ihsan Collective, which brings art, music, and creative programming to Austin’s Muslim community.

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  Episode 29: From MIPSTERZ to MINARA: Building Muslim Third Spaces

  Jul 29, 202653 min

  We sat down with Abbas Rattani (Mipsterz, Minara) to dive deep into themes of belonging, art, and being "too Muslim and not Muslim enough" at the same time. Also: a Paris café, a peanut butter jam session, and one very memorable anthrax joke. This episode is sponsored by Deccan Morsels in Fremont, CA.

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  Episode 28: Third Spaces & The Rise of Yemeni Cafes in America

  Jun 14, 20261h 12m

  Abbas and Irfan sit down with Muhi Khwaj and Gus Annan to talk about building Muslim community: the short-term needs, the long-term vision, and the third spaces where it all comes together. The conversation flows through the rich history of coffee in Yemen, today’s coffee culture trends, and why the Muslim community has found something deeply familiar in a good cup. This episode also features the story of coffee by Omar Offendum and a personal reflection on Yemeni coffee culture from Hisham Hussain.

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  Episode 27: Muslim Literary Festival with Founder Narjis Sheikh

  Dec 24, 202554 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Irfan and Abbas sit down with the legendary Narjis Sheikh, who is a Toronto-based novel writer as well as a community organizer with a deep passion for helping people make their dreams come true. In this episode we talk with Narjis about her journey of social entrepreneurship, the ups and downs of a founder's experience in creating out of nothing, and the immense value of having the support and backing of your community.</p>

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  Episode 26: Diwan-e-Devon

  Sep 20, 202550 minS0

  <p>Devon Avenue: where the spices are bold, the art is vibrant, and the stories run deep — sometimes too deep. In this unforgettable episode of The Artistic Foodies Podcast, we explore the cultural heartbeat of Chicago’s South Asian community through food, history, and a dark local mystery. From the heated debate over Ali’s Nihari vs. Sabri Nihari, to the rich legacy of Tahoora Sweets, to the chilling discovery of bodies found above the beloved kulfi shop — Diwan-e-Devon blends flavor with folklore, and crime with culture.</p>

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