Tell Them, I Am

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Tell Them, I Am
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Hosted byMisha Euceph [1]
Genre
Created byMisha Euceph
LanguageAmerican English
UpdatesDaily
Length15-30 Minutes
Production
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes45
Publication
Original releaseMay 3, 2019
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Website podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tell-them-i-am/id1458776739/

Tell Them, I Am is an interview podcast hosted and created by Misha Euceph, featuring all Muslim voices. The podcast is about the small moments that define who we are and who we are not. [2]

Contents

Background

The podcast features stories from actors, performers, athletes, artists, and activists. [3] The first season of the podcast was launched on the first day of Ramadan in 2019, and the second in Ramadan 2021. [4] The podcast produced episodes on a daily basis throughout Ramadan. [5] The podcast is presented by the Obamas’ production company, Higher Ground, as a Spotify Original, and produced by Dustlight Productions. [6] [7] Misha Euceph is the creator, host, and executive producer of the podcast and the founder of Dustlight Productions. [8] [9] Euceph begins each episode with a short story about herself. [10] The podcast has interviewed musical guests such as Mvstermind, Yuna, and Zakir Hussain. [11] Other guests have included Alia Shawkat, Ramy Youssef, and Tan France. [12]

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