Rephonic
Artwork for UNAPOLOGETIC with Ashfaaq Carim

UNAPOLOGETIC with Ashfaaq Carim

Middle East Eye
Gaza
Israel
Palestine
Hamas
United States
Iran
Zionism
Al Jazeera
Syria
Netanyahu
Egypt
Muslim Brotherhood
Apartheid
Israel-Palestine Conflict
War Crimes
US Foreign Policy
Sudan
United Nations
Middle East
Turkey

UNAPOLOGETIC is a show that unapologetically looks at the life, times and views of some unapologetic and not so unapologetic humans. Hosted by Ashfaaq Carim

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes83Founded2 years ago
Number of ListenersCategory
Arts

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for UNAPOLOGETIC with Ashfaaq Carim

Latest Episodes

Cenk Uygur, founder of The Young Turks, was banned from entering the UK hours before this conversation - blocked by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood for criticising Israel.

We speak to him live about what his ban indicates about the West's accelerati... more

YouTube

In this episode of UNAPOLOGETIC, we sit down with Daniel Trilling - journalist and author of If We Tolerate This: How the British Establishment Made the Far Right Respectable.

We discuss who is actually responsible for the rise of the far right and ... more

YouTube

UNAPOLOGETIC spoke to Errol Musk, father of Elon Musk, and the result is a conversation is an interesting foray into where ideology is formed and where it is inherited.

Errol traces his journey from post-war poverty to building a life of considerabl... more

YouTube

"Palestinians are just the canvas upon which the Jewish psychodrama takes place."

Simone Zimmerman, co-founder of IfNotNow and subject of the documentary Israelism, joins UNAPOLOGETIC to examine how Israel's genocide in Gaza has reshaped Jewish iden... more

YouTube

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Errol Musk
Father of Elon Musk, interview subject
Entrepreneur/Engineer
Episode: Episode 81 - Is Elon Musk a white nationalist? We asked his father | Errol Musk | UNAPOLOGETIC
Simone Zimmerman
Activist and filmmaker featured in Israelism
Episode: Episode 80 - How Israel's Genocide Is Turning Jews Against Zionism | Simone Zimmerman | UNAPOLOGETIC
Hassan Ahmadian
Political scientist at the University of Tehran
University of Tehran
Episode: Episode 79 - How US-Israeli aggression may unite Iran, Turkey & the Arab World | Hassan Ahmadian | UNAPOLOGETIC
Martin Jacques
Scholar, political commentator, journalist, author of When China Rules the World
Author and thinker on China
Episode: Episode 78 - When China rules the world | Martin Jacques | UNAPOLOGETIC
Mohsen Kadivar
Iranian Shia scholar and mujtahid
Duke University
Episode: Episode 77 - The ‘Ayatollah’ opposing US imperialism and Iran’s Islamic ‘regime’ | Mohsen Kadivar | UNAPOLOGETIC
Abdallah Marouf
Historian, head of the Jerusalem Studies Center at the 29th of May University in Istanbul
Jerusalem Studies Center, Istanbul
Episode: Episode 75 - Al-Aqsa Mosque, Israel's ultra-right, the Temple Mount and Global War | Abdallah Marouf
Mamoun Fandy
Former professor of politics, Georgetown University; President of the Global Strategy Institute
Global Strategy Institute
Episode: Episode 74 - Israel, USA, Iran, Arab States & China - How will war reshape power? | Mamoun Fandy | UNAPOLOGETIC
Rabbi Elhanan Beck
Rabbi and commentator on Zionism and Judaism
Self-described religious scholar
Episode: Episode 73 - Not just Iran, ' Israel would kill millions of people' | Rabbi Elhanan Beck | UNAPOLOGETIC
Roy Casagranda
Historian at large discussing Iran's modern history
Episode: Episode 72 - The Modern History of Iran | Roy Casagranda | UNAPOLOGETIC

Host

Ashfaaq Carim
Host of UNAPOLOGETIC with Ashfaaq Carim; in-studio presence noted across episodes; primary interviewer.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 79 ratings
  • Raw & unfiltered

    I just listened to your interview with Roy Casagrande on the crusades. What a brilliant quick trip through history. I thoroughly enjoy your interviews and your approach when interviewing your guests & I have been trying to find more interviews with Roy. So I was so happy to see this episode come up. Roy is a delight to listen to, he’s witty, easy going, has a brilliant mind and his historical knowledge is incredible. I could have listened to the two of you for hours more! Please have him back & ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elskinn
    Australiaa year ago
  • Interesting Topics, Engaging host and Guests. Much needed discussions !

    I really enjoy this podcast and find the topics and guest choices very engaging and thought-provoking. Many guests offer underrepresented perspectives and very intelligently present their ideas. To the producers: please sound engineer Ashfaaq’s vocals to the same volume as guests (it can be hard to hear in the car).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PpeLG
    United Statesa year ago
  • Informative and uncensored

    A brilliant podcast with well-informed guests giving their takes on issues that face the global community.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Simplyanisa
    Canadaa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate underrepresented perspectives and rigorous discussion, though audio balance has been noted as an area for improvement by some.
Episodes are described as informative and uncensored, offering a clear, no-nonsense take on hot geopolitical topics.
Insightful, well-informed interviews with strong guest selections and thoughtful questioning.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#71
Indonesia/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#110
Belgium/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#144
India/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#148
United Arab Emirates/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#181
Switzerland/Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 81 - Is Elon Musk a white nationalist? We asked his father | Errol Musk | UNAPOLOGETIC
Q: What does Errol think about the comparison between Mandela and Tommy Robinson?
He regards it as a parallel in terms of political narratives, not a moral equivalence, acknowledging both have been seen as controversial figures but arguing they represent different contexts and outcomes.
Episode 79 - How US-Israeli aggression may unite Iran, Turkey & the Arab World | Hassan Ahmadian | UNAPOLOGETIC
Q: What is Iran now hoping to secure in negotiations given the current standoff?
Iran seeks a balanced settlement based on mutual give-and-take, a ceasefire framework that acknowledges past breaches, and a security arrangement that preserves sovereignty without capitulating to pressure or rewarding aggression.
Episode 78 - When China rules the world | Martin Jacques | UNAPOLOGETIC
Q: What do we fundamentally misunderstand about China?
We tend to measure China by Western standards and expect it to follow Western modernization; in reality, China represents multiple modernities and a civilization with its own long historical arc, leading to a global order centered on China and the Global South.
Episode 76 - Norman Finkelstein thinks Trump is too humiliated to attack Iran again | UNAPOLOGETIC
Q: Do you think Trump's approach to Iran was uniquely personalized, and what are the implications of that?
Yes, the guest argues that Trump's personal vanity and risk-taking style drove aggressive moves that were not aligned with long-term national interest, resulting in instability and misalignment with traditional statecraft.
Episode 71 - Israel’s drawing us into an all-out war, and nobody is stopping them | Neil Quilliam | UNAPOLOGETIC
Q: What could be the long-term effects on oil prices and regional security if the current trajectory continues?
Escalations are likely to keep oil and gas prices elevated for months, pressuring global economies and potentially forcing US and Gulf leaders to recalibrate security guarantees, with broader implications for regional stability and alliances.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About UNAPOLOGETIC with Ashfaaq Carim

What is UNAPOLOGETIC with Ashfaaq Carim about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show delivers long-form conversations with guests who offer sharp, often contrarian takes on geopolitics, history, and global affairs. Topics span Middle East dynamics, U.S. and Western policy, Iran, Israel, China's rise, and broader geopolitical shifts, with an emphasis on context, historical threads, and strategic implications. Episodes tend to feature guests who provide expert analysis or personal perspectives, and the host challenges prevailing narratives to illuminate underexplored angles. A notable strength is the willingness to host controversial viewpoints and to frame debates around risk, security, and regional power balances, making it appealing to listeners who want rigorous, potentially provocative, discourse on internation... more

Where can I find podcast stats for UNAPOLOGETIC with Ashfaaq Carim?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for UNAPOLOGETIC with Ashfaaq Carim. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to UNAPOLOGETIC with Ashfaaq Carim and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does UNAPOLOGETIC with Ashfaaq Carim get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for UNAPOLOGETIC with Ashfaaq Carim, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for UNAPOLOGETIC with Ashfaaq Carim?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for UNAPOLOGETIC with Ashfaaq Carim, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does UNAPOLOGETIC with Ashfaaq Carim have?

To see how many followers or subscribers UNAPOLOGETIC with Ashfaaq Carim has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to UNAPOLOGETIC with Ashfaaq Carim?

These podcasts share a similar audience with UNAPOLOGETIC with Ashfaaq Carim:

1. The Chris Hedges Report
2. Makdisi Street
3. Drop Site News
4. Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast
5. The Thinking Muslim

How many episodes of UNAPOLOGETIC with Ashfaaq Carim are there?

UNAPOLOGETIC with Ashfaaq Carim launched 2 years ago and published 83 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact UNAPOLOGETIC with Ashfaaq Carim?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for UNAPOLOGETIC with Ashfaaq Carim?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for UNAPOLOGETIC with Ashfaaq Carim from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for UNAPOLOGETIC with Ashfaaq Carim?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of UNAPOLOGETIC with Ashfaaq Carim. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on UNAPOLOGETIC with Ashfaaq Carim?

Recent guests on UNAPOLOGETIC with Ashfaaq Carim include:

1. Errol Musk
2. Simone Zimmerman
3. Hassan Ahmadian
4. Martin Jacques
5. Mohsen Kadivar
6. Abdallah Marouf
7. Mamoun Fandy
8. Rabbi Elhanan Beck

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days