King of the World
Rifelion MediaA Pakistani American Muslim teenager comes of age post-9/11 and, twenty years later, tries to figure out what the hell happened to him and to us. Hosted by Shahjehan Khan, King of the World is his journey through addiction, identity, creativity, and what it means to belong as a Muslim in America in the 20 years after 9/11. A story told in seven parts. AWARDS WON ***WEBBY Award Honoree for BEST DOC... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 10 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Categories | DocumentaryHistorySociety & Culture | ||||
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Bonus Episode: Tanzila Ahmed, an artist writer, political activist, and co-host of the good Muslim bad Muslim podcast, shares her reflections on 20 years since 9/11.
Follow Taz on Twitter, read her articles on Substack, and visit her website.
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Bonus Episode: Listeners of King of the World share their own experiences post 9/11 and what the series means to them.
Check out the Rifelion blog. Also visit podinbox.com/kingoftheworld to send us an audio message, some of which will play on future... more
Shahjehan starts touring the East Coast as an actor in a troupe for people in long-term recovery, and meets an unanticipated fan. We wrap up the “anti-immigrant, anti-Muslim, racial, racist, white supremacist kind of mindset” that took hold during Tr... more
Shahjehan takes us along on The Kominas international tour, where a career pinnacle at the BBC coincides with a critical relapse into substance abuse. The consequences are dire but lead to a sincere shot at recovery with a lovable sponsor. After the ... more
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… there is no better podcast than this one. You are welcome into Shahjahen’s home, family, neighborhood, community, heart, mind, spirit with the support of a reflective and extremely affable guide. If politics and history are not your thing, you will be swept away by the extremely personal and intimate story about a young man’s search for identity, immersion into a punk subculture, and struggles with addiction and mental illness. And you won’t even notice the beautiful way politics and history a... more
Apple Podcasts5Rimpu K
United States4 years ago - Top Notch
As an American born, Pakistani Muslim. The things said in this series is so relatable. From telling people your “Western” name to being called Osama, Shajehan’s experiences mirror many experiences shared by the American Muslim that grew up in the post 9/11 climate.
Apple Podcasts5MgachhaUnited States4 years ago - Powerful
Moving personal perspective on the coming of age American Pakistani Muslim and the aftermath of 9/11 on the community. He shares fun childhood memories and heartbreaking stories of fellow Americans. Guests, music, and editing really create a dynamic podcast
Apple Podcasts5MollyOCUnited States4 years ago - A must listen podcast
Give this podcast a listen! This podcast offers a unique perspective on the 911 American experience. I wasn’t sure what to expect going in, but I’m really enjoying the great storytelling and the production quality is top notch!
Apple Podcasts5Senior FohnUnited States4 years ago - Such a good listen
Really well thought out and produced. Great story.
Apple Podcasts5Erock DUnited States4 years ago
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