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The Middle Geeks

Mae Abdu, Swara Salih

Booking Overview

A monthly interview podcast focused on SWANA representation in film, television, comics, and popular culture, typically featuring filmmakers, actors, and comic creators connected to those subjects. Credible pitches include SWANA writers, directors, actors, and comic artists with relevant professional credits or projects; booking difficulty is medium, with the strongest fit being guests who can speak directly to representation or are promoting related work.

Metrics

Episodes: 90

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 8.1k subscribers

Instagram: 5.0k followers

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@thenerdsofcolor.org

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Host

Mae Abdu - Writer and commentator focused on SWANA representation in popular media and entertainment.

Swara Salih - Writer and commentator focused on SWANA representation in popular media and entertainment.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Professional filmmakers, actors, comic writers, comic artists, or other entertainment creators with SWANA backgrounds, subject-matter expertise, or directly relevant work.
Required Achievements:  
Published graphic novels or comics, Film or television directing credits, Professional acting credits, Recognition or nominations from established industry organizations, Work addressing SWANA representation or entertainment culture

Recent Guest Discussions

Ibrahim Moustafa - His Creative Career, Challenges Facing SWANA Creatives, And The Continued Exclusion Of SWANA Artists In Entertainment.

Tarik Saleh - The Creative Process Behind Eagles Of The Republic, Propaganda, Patriotism, And Political Filmmaking.

Ali Nasser - Representation Of Egyptian And Arab People In Lee Cronin's The Mummy, Orientalism In Western Media, And The Film's Supporting Characters.

Recent Topics

Swana, Representation, Film, Comics, TV

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Episode 82: The Harrowing Relevance of "Midnight Mass" with Sana Seed

October 20, 2026

It is Spooky Season, and as such we review a horror series that goes far deeper than simple scares to core issues affecting humanity. In Mike Flanagan's superb mini-series Midnight Mass, we meet the few denizens of a small religious island enthralled by their new priest who is hiding more than he lets on, to disastrous effect. Joining us to speak on all the various themes of Flanagan's piece is acclaimed journalist and media commentator Sana Saeed, joining us to discuss the use of religious f...

Episode 81: Interview with Comic Writer and Artist Ibrahim Moustafa

July 13, 2026

Ibrahim Moustafa is an Egyptian-American and Eisner award nominated comic artist and writer, best-known for his original graphic novels COUNT, RETROACTIVE, CYN, JAEGER and his collaboration with writer Christopher Sebela on HIGH CRIMES, as well as his work on JAMES BOND. You'll also have seen his art in DC Comics, Marvel, Image Comics, Humanoids Inc., BOOM! Studios, Valiant Entertainment, Dynamite Entertainment, Dark Horse Comics, and IDW Publishing. Recently, RETROACTIVE was selected for ad...

Episode 80: Interview with Tarik Saleh on "Eagles of the Republic"

May 30, 2026

What would you do to serve your country? Is engaging in propaganda patriotic or just embedding more lies to sell the populace? These are the questions acclaimed Swedish-Egyptian director Tarik Saleh explores in the final entry in his Cairo Trilogy, "Eagles of the Republic", where George Fahmy (Fares Fares) is a famous Egyptian actor recruited to appear as the country's president Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. Mae interviewed Saleh on his creative process for the film, why he chose this subject matter,...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Middle Geeks?

The Middle Geeks is hosted by Mae Abdu and Swara Salih. Its publicly listed email is info@thenerdsofcolor.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Middle Geeks?

The publicly listed email for The Middle Geeks: info@thenerdsofcolor.org.

How many listeners does The Middle Geeks have?

Podseeker estimates The Middle Geeks reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Middle Geeks?

The Middle Geeks typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Professional filmmakers, actors, comic writers, comic artists, or other entertainment creators with SWANA backgrounds, subject-matter expertise, or directly relevant work. Common among recent guests: Published graphic novels or comics; Film or television directing credits; Professional acting credits. Recent guests include Ibrahim Moustafa, Tarik Saleh, and Ali Nasser.

How hard is it to get booked on The Middle Geeks?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Middle Geeks cover?

Recent episodes cover Swana, Representation, Film, Comics, and TV. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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