I speak Matthew Polly about his new book 'Bruce Lee: A Life.' We discuss the challenges Bruce Lee had to face throughout his life, both in the United States, and in Hong Kong as a person of mixed race. We also discuss Bruce's philosophy and shed light on the mythology around his more famous fights. Follow Matthew Polly:twitter.com/MatthewEPollymatt…

I speak with author Amy Alkon about her new book, 'Unf*ckology: A Field Guide to Living with Guts and Confidence.' Amy does what she calls "applied behavioral science," translating scientific research into highly practical advice.twitter.com/amyalkonhttps://t.co/3Rebaw13ZCContribute on Patreon patreon.com/lalodagachPodcast available on YouTubeyoutu…

In this epiosde I speak with Yasmeena Ali. Originally from Afghanistan and brought up in a conservative Muslim family, Yasmeena had to wear hijab and escaped her home before being forced to marry someone she did not know. She now works in the adult film industry and is the first adult film star from Afghanistan. Follow Yasmeena Alihttps://twitter.c…

I speak with Masih Alinejad who leads the women's rights campaign #MyStealthyFreedom and #WhiteWednesdays against compulsory hijab in Iran, and is author of the new book 'The Wind in My Hair: My Fight for Freedom in Modern Iran.'Follow Masih Alinejadhttps://www.instagram.com/masih.alinejad/https://twitter.com/AlinejadMasihContribute on Patreon patr…

I speak with Ari Hershkowitz who appeared in the Netflix documentary 'One of Us.' Ari was raised in an ultra-orthodox Jewish community in New York City, also known as Hasidic Judaism. Follow Ari Hershkowitz https://arih.mehttps://facebook.com/arih.mehttps://instagram.com/arihershkowitzhttps://twitter.com/arihershkowitzContribute on Patreon patreon.…

I speak with Graeme Wood, author of 'The Way of the Strangers: Encounters with the Islamic State.' Graeme clarifies terms such as "Wahhabi, Salafi, Jihadi", and what they mean to ISIS. We also talk about the religiosity of ISIS and the western reaction to it. Follow Graeme Woodhttps://twitter.com/gcawContribute on Patreon patreon.com/lalodagachPodc…

I speak with human rights activist Bilal about life in Libya during the 90’s sanctions, the opening of economic trade in 2004, the civil war, and subsequent Islamic uprising.Follow Bilal https://twitter.com/BilalhbContribute on Patreon patreon.com/lalodagachPodcast available on YouTubeyoutube.com/lalodagachpodcastAlso available iTunes, Stitcher, Go…

I speak with Nulli of The Nullifidian. Nulli's mother converted to Islam and brought up Nulli in a Salafi fundamentalist household in Australia, isolating her from the rest of the world. Nulli later ran away and started her life anew as an Ex-Muslim. Follow Nulli: twitter.com/TheNullifidianthenullifidian.wordpress.comContribute on Patreon patreon.c…

I talk with Tina Marie J who is a former member of the ICLC, The International Church of Christ. Tina now has a YouTube channel where she discusses her experiences, and helps those recovering from spiritual abuse and withdrawing from cults. Follow Tina Marie J twitter.com/Tinaamariejyoutube.com/channel/UCCBSj4ctRxQuieL6yYIrL-AContribute on Patreon …

I speak with Mahad Olad who is a immigrant from Africa to the U.S. We talk about what it was like growing up in a strict Muslim family while realizing he was both an atheist and gay. Mahad also recounts his experience of escaping forced gay conversion therapy while traveling with his family to Kenya. Follow Mahad Olad: https://twitter.com/_MisakmCo…

I speak with Ste?phanie Tessier who converted to Islam in Canada and later was tricked into traveling to Libya where she and her two daughter were not allowed to leave by Ste?phanie's then husband. We talk about the lack of rights women have under Sharia and her experience during Libya's civil war. Follow Ste?phanie Tessier: https://twitter.com/Ste…

I speak with Lilia Tarawa who was brought up in the isolated Christian cult of Gloriavale, located on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. We talk about the religious and social structure of Gloriavale, freedom of choice, and life after a cult. Follow Lilia Tarawahttp://www.liliatarawa.com/https://twitter.com/liliatarawahttps://www.yo…

I speak with Lubna Ahmed who grew up as an atheist in Iraq. We discuss life under Saddam, growing up in Iraq with a atheist mother, Islam, the hijab and her escape to the United States. Follow Lubna Ahmedtwitter.com/LubnaAhmed92Contribute on Patreon patreon.com/lalodagachPodcast available on YouTubeyoutube.com/lalodagachpodcastAlso available iTunes…

Khalid Bahraoui was born and raised in Morocco, in a Sunni Islam family household and now lives in the the U.S. He is an activist and supports oppressed minorities in his country of birth. Follow Khalid Bahraouihttps://twitter.com/bahraoui_kContribute on Patreon patreon.com/lalodagachPodcast available on YouTubeyoutube.com/lalodagachpodcastAlso ava…

Mohammed Alkhadra is and activist and an Ex-Salafi from Jordan. We discuss life in Jordan, the rights of women and fundamentalism in Islam. Follow Mohammed Alkhadrahttps://twitter.com/alkhadra69Contribute on Patreon patreon.com/lalodagachPodcast available on YouTubeyoutube.com/lalodagachpodcastAlso available iTunes, Stitcher, GooglePlay and TuneInF…

Darya Safai is an Iranian-Belgian human rights activist and grew up in the Islamic Republic of Iran after the revolution of 1979. She founded 'Let Iranian Women Enter Their Stadiums' to help fight for the right of Iranian women to attend sport games in stadiums.Follow Safai Darya on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/safaidarya/ Twitter: https://t…

Interview with an Ex Neo-Nazi skinhead Joshua Turner. We discuss the current ethical debate, if "punching Nazis" is moral or effective. We also discuss the past podcast with Dan Arel, episode 9.Joshua Turner is now a classical liberal and atheist, and is the founder of Saved by Reason. A secular-humanist prison outreach non-profit organization that…

An interview with an blaspheming atheist in Pakistan. We talk a blasphemy laws in Pakistan, atheism, western liberal apologetics for Islam, islamophobia and the recent attacks in Pakistan. Attacks that have led to the death of dozens people like Mashal Khan who was killed by fellow university students after be accused of blasphemy.Contribute on Pat…

Jennifer Sutton was born into the Mormon church (fundamentalist and mainstream), converted to Islam, lived in the Middle East and Pakistan and is now an atheist. She has two teenage children, a nursing degree and endless curiosity. Follow Jennifer Suttonhttps://twitter.com/JennRoseSuttonContribute on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/lalodagachPodcas…

Dan Arel argues that it is ethical to use violence against men, and even women, if he disagree with their political views. Contribute on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/lalodagachPodcast available on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/lalodagachpodcastAlso available iTunes and TuneInFollow Lalo Dagach https://twitter.com/LaloDagachhttps://www.facebook.…

Will TG Miller is an activist for refugees of conscience, a conservative political commentator, and a student at Cambridge University. Will was previously a conservative Muslim, and he is currently working on a book due for publication in early 2019 on the phenomenological aspects of Islamic conversion. Follow Will TG Millerhttps://twitter.com/Will…

Roberto Morris holds a bachelors in Communications from the Universidad Iberoamericana and a Master’s Degree in Public Policy from the London School of Economics and Political Science. He with studies in International Commerce from Escuela Libre de Derecho and Negotiation at the JFK School of Government at Harvard University. Roberto has worked bot…

Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi is a United Arab Emirates-based columnist whose articles have appeared in The Financial Times, The Independent, The Guardian, The Huffington Post, The New York Times Room for Debate, Foreign Policy, Open Democracy, and The Globe and Mail, as well as other notable publications. Sultan is also a prominent commentator on Arab a…

Khalid Bahraoui was born and raised in Morocco, in a Sunni Islam family household and now lives in the the U.S. He is an activist and supports oppressed minorities in his country of birth. Follow Khalid Bahraouihttps://www.facebook.com/bahraouihttps://twitter.com/bahraoui_kContribute on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/lalodagachPodcast available on…

Ghada is an Ex-Muslim and was born in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia to a devout Shia muslim family. She left Islam when she was in college, studying chemical engineering, in the US from 2010 to 2011 and finally left Saudi Arabia 2 years ago when for good. Contribute on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/lalodagachPodcast available on YouTubehtt…

Armando Salguero is a cuban born sports columnist for the Miami Herald and has covered South Florida sports since 1982. He's covered the Dolphins and the NFL since 1990. He is a Pro Football Hall of Fame selector and is a voter for the Associated Press All-Pro team and its annual awards. He has worked as a national reporter for ESPN.'Unrepentant hy…

Joshua Tuner is an ex-skinhead, and is now a classical liberal and atheist, and is the founder of Saved by Reason. A secular-humanist prison outreach non-profit organization that promotes science, reason and secular values to reduce recidivism.Follow Joshua Tuner:https://twitter.com/SavedByReasonhttp://savedbyreason.tumblr.com/Contribute on Patreon…