Hamburger Generation (or as our parents call us – جيل الهمبرجر) is a podcast show full of light-hearted stories about the lives... more
We kick things off with a lighthearted yet essential topic—figs, and the best way to enjoy them! After that, we dive... more
Our storyteller today is Lynne Abdelhadi, founder of Painting 4 Palestine. Lynne takes us on a journey, sharing the inspiration... more
We love our "Burger Stories" episodes—it’s where we ALL come together to share personal anecdotes around a specific theme. Today, we’re... more
Today's storyteller is our longtime friend Naina and accompanied with her is her sister, Mehak. Naina was hunting for that volume... more
We hosted a beautiful storytelling event in Dubai during Ramadan earlier this year and we hand picked 3 stories from... more
Connecting with your roots is an important path of life for every person. However, this path is especially important for... more
If you believe that small actions can create big ripples of change, then you believe in the Butterfly Effect. Our storyteller... more
With Valentine's day coming soon we are bringing you a story of romance, heroism and intimate tension. Listen in as Joss... more
‘Like’, ‘Comment’ or even ‘Share’, that’s as far as most of us go when it comes to supporting the causes... more
Sitting in his car and munching on his sandwich, Khalid thought this was going to be the closing of just... more
It is stories like these that can inspire a sense of adventure and just going for a wild and memorable... more
Our storyteller today is Dina Butti! She is well known as a content creator, voice over artist and TV presenter on... more
We continue where we left off with Rafia from part 1 of this episode, as she recounts for us what... more
Our storyteller today is Rafia, who is a loooong time friend of Jamil and Isra. A lot has happened in her... more
Today's storyteller has a tattooed mantra etched on his arm that says "Keep Smiling" and his name is Zahy. He shares... more
Khalid considers himself a “a pretty chill guy”… but he somehow keeps getting himself kicked out of schools, in the... more
We pick up where we left off from the last episode with Rimi. In this part 2 of the episode... more
Rimi dives into memories of her childhood and paints a picture of what it was like to grow up in... more
Noha has traveled far & wide during her lifetime. She recounts a particularly unique experience of meeting the president of... more
Noha who is faced with the reality that she has only one life and this realization ejects her from her... more
Farah shares with us her journey of moving from the Middle East to Germany and all the challenges of dealing... more
We are reliving one of the classic Moe Abuzayed stories on Hamburger Generation, "A Kayak Mission in China"
Moe and Fajer share a tale of adventure, exploration and perseverance in search of nature's wonders!
Today we are replaying one of our favorite live recorded stories with the amazing & hilarious storyteller George Saad. By the... more
In this new episode style of “Before/After” we are going to time-travel! The first 23 minutes is a recording between Isra,... more
A new chapter of Hamburger Generation is beckoning upon us! Jamil announces his new journey in his life .. but what... more
We are sharing stories where we've been wrongfully accused of some heinous crimes. Moments that make you wanna scream "WALLAH... more
Today's storyteller is Madeline who is on a unique journey of self-discovery and adventure riding her bike across continents!
Moe and Jamil recount a story from their university days in Canada. Its about a presentation that goes horribly wrong, and... more
Fajer and Isra got accepted into Clown College! Where they are learning from the best in stand up comedy.
One of our favorite storytellers, Fajer Abuzayed, joins us on this episode. He shares two stories; one of adventure, nature, meeting... more
We have Thamer again with us sharing another story. This time he is embarking on a mission in India.
Our storyteller is our dear friend Thamer, who hates being placed in a box. He shares his story about finding home,... more
We are going to take a trip down memory lane and republish one of our favorite episodes from the distant... more
We continue where we left off with Mina as she shares a few more twists and turns in her life... more
Our storyteller today is Mina Liccione who has big dreams to make it in show bizz but just like any... more
In commemoration of the 100th episode we hosted a Ramadan suhoor themed storytelling event filled with good people, delicious food,... more
Moe, Jamil, Fajer & Dima plan an unforgettable trip to fulfill a thirst for adrenaline that they’ve been craving for... more
This episode is the most emotional story we’ve had on Hamburger Generation. A special thank you to our storyteller for... more
This is the second part of the Motherhood episode where Nancy, Najwa and Isra continue their discussion and share their... more
We've got not 1 not 2 but 3 mothers in Najwa, Nancy and Isra sharing stories about their pregnancies and... more
We all have that one teacher in high-school that left a lasting impression! For Amin, Sakaya and Moe it was... more
هذا الجزء الثالث لقصة عبد الله انشاء الله تستفيدوا من القصة
هذا الجزء الثاني لقصة عبد الله انشاء الله تستفيدوا من القصة
هذا الجزء الأول لقصة عبد الله نكتشف عن طفولته و اختباره الأول لحالته انشاء الله تستفيدوا من القصة
COVID في كثير ناس اتأثروا من و لكن التأثير لم يكن فقط جسدياً و لكن عقلياً كمان طبعاً في ناس اتأثروا... more
فارس و ريم بيحكوا لنا قصتهم عن كيف تقابلوا و أفكارهم عن بعض في أول مقابلة و كيف تغيرت بعد... more
"هو ليس شهيد بعد و لكن قاد أن يكون “شهيد الحمام إسماعيل بيحكي لنا قصته عن حظه المنحوس لما ييجي وقت... more
With the melody of ChanChan and the image of Che Guevara in his head, Fajer embarks on a unique journey... more
Our storyteller is none other than KIBDEH GIRL! Also known as Isra Abuzayed. Also known as the cohost of Hamburger Generation. As... more
Fajer finds himself in Jordan, down on his luck with not much to do, so what does he decide to... more
We are featuring 2 stories that have been posted exclusively on our Patreon page. Thank you to everyone who voted on... more
Jamal had a tough time growing up in Syria during the 80s and 90s. Listen in as he recounts his... more
Today's guest is someone who redefines the meaning of "thinking on your feet".. Najwa mastered the art of weaving words... more
Our guests come to our show with their stories and their voice... their voice, which is ultimately the key to... more
Today's episode is a very unique success story of a young girl born in a refugee camp in Jordan who... more
Today's episode is a little different... we hosted a wonderful Storytelling & Ramadan event at One Life Kitchen & Cafe... more
Our good friend Sami Sasso joins us again with another story. This time he is stopped at the Omani border and... more
Our good friend Sami Sasso joins us with a story about his lungs that have taken him on multiple challenging... more
Our childhood Sudanese-Canadian friend, Amin, joins us for another story. This time, his dad thinks that he is too much of... more
Have you ever felt unwelcome in a certain place amongst a certain people? Well, our storyteller Amin shares a... more
Today’s storytelling duties are shared between Jamil and Moe. The stories involve a sticky house rent payment situation that takes... more
Today’s storyteller is Rami Adas. He shares a story of accusation, revenge and a fight for freedom and justice of epic... more
Razan is by far the biggest movie buff we ever had on the show! Her passion in movies is contagious... more
As COVID hit the world in early 2020, so was Fajer’s main source of income - his travel business “Escape... more
Nidal takes us on a few more storytelling journeys in his trilogy of episode feature on Hamburger Generation. One is through... more
Dungeons & Dragons is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game where you can explore the depths of your imagination. Nidal falls a... more
Some people are thrill seekers. They live for the excitement and the rush of adrenaline. In Nidal Morra’s case, he’s always... more
RAMADAN KAREEM to all our listeners! Malda Smadi and Moe Abuzayed join us in a Burger Stories episode edition as we... more
We pick up where we left off in the last episode with Tarik and Moe sharing more stories and insight... more
Tarik and Moe join us for a “burger stories” edition about Bitcoin & Cryptocurrencies. According to his Instagram bio, Tarik is... more
Safeguarding your most important belongings is a skill that Isra learned the hard way. What happens when Isra has in her... more
Today’s story is a special one for Moe and his fiancé Suzy. Listen to all the twists & turns of... more
ايش صار بالظبط براس فارس لمّا كان لازم يسكن لحاله بالسعودية لمدة أسبوعين؟ Happy Listening Burgers! P.S. We are on Patreon! If... more
Omar Tom, also known as OT, tells his story of rising through the ashes of multiple health issues throughout his... more
When we invited Khaled Abuljebain to the podcast we asked him.. “What’s that one golden story that you love to... more
Elisar is a dedicated and hard-working businessman in the industry of logistics & shipping. In his line of work he... more
Moe recently got elevated to the higher echelon of the banking world where he gets all the millionaire perks and... more
Jamil, Moe and their friends naively journey to the dark side of town to visit the legendary strip club. Little... more
Zandy-Sue tells her story of finding out that she is adopted and her unique journey in light of the fact.... more
As we have heard in previous episodes (such as Ep.22) Khalid just loves to escalate things unnecessarily. So when a... more
Do you believe in Horoscopes? or Are you a skeptic? On this episode Moe and Rami join us to share some... more
Shawn Chidiac, who has gained quite a following on Instagram for his hilarious sketches, joins us to share his journey... more
Moe’s parents have been hunting for the perfect wife for their son and when when they set their sights on... more
في هذه الحلقة رفيقنا فارس بخبرنا عن قصّة زواج كان رح يصير بس ما صار مع بنت بتشبه إمّه كتير... more
This is a story about the sweater of the most chivalrous gentleman at Evolve Music Festival. What happens when Jamil... more
We are finally back to recording stories face-to-face! Moe and Jamil invested $800 into a 1985 Cutlass Oldsmobile during their college... more
Welcome to the 1st episode on Hamburger Generation recorded remotely! Our ever present guest, Moe Abu Zayed, tells his story... more
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Fajer & Alison went on a good/bad luck whirlwind of a trip to Georgia. Listen to... more
A bit of context before listening.. This episode was recorded at the beginning of March 2020; before this pandemic spiraled... more
Our guest is fellow podcaster, DigitalHoos. He is the founder of “Let’s Take This Online” & “The Tangent” which are... more
We continue on with Part 2 of the “Baby Zayn” episode as Isra tells us about putting her daughter Tamara... more
Basel Anabtawi & Dana Al Adham have brought to the world their new son Zayn (NOT Zayn-Alabideen!) So we thought we’d... more
Moe and Jamil went to university together in Canada where they’ve had to find jobs in order to fulfill multiple... more
In 2010 Moe’s obsessive personality lead him to become a real playa ;) .. *ahem* not exactly THAT type of... more
Yasmine joins us in Part 2 of Near Death Experiences (Her life was in danger so many times we needed... more
Rami & Yasmine join us on another Burger Stories edition* to share stories where our lives flashed before our eyes,... more
Christina Awad & Tanya Awad tell us the story of how they started their AMAZING initiative, that is Blank Canvas... more
On his way home from work one rainy afternoon, Othman is approached in the parking lot by an overly friendly,... more
We have a big announcement to make… We are officially on YOUTUBE! You can finally enjoy some of our golden stories not... more
Left-Swipes, Right-Swipes, Super Likes and all the Tinder tricks, algorithms & stories are discussed in this Burger Stories* edition with... more
Left-Swipes, Right-Swipes, Super Likes and all the Tinder tricks, algorithms & stories are discussed in this Burger Stories* edition with... more
Many years ago Isra and her brother, Moe, were part of a reality show called “VJ Hunt” which was made... more
Shaddy is an aspiring comedian expat and he is baffled by some of the things that happen to him when... more
Fahad (commonly known as BallStar) combined his skill-set in martial arts, football & dancing to become a freestyle footballer! Listen to... more
Fuad tells us about an edgy experience involving his university dean, a cup of Dunkin’ Donuts coffee, and a karate... more
We’ve all gotten ourselves into trouble with our parents for some dumb decisions during our not-so-wise years. In a Burger Stories*... more
To most people, Fuad is known as the calm quiet and reserved guy. But there’s another side to Fuad that... more
The episode starts with a brief discussion about our host Isra’s upcoming plan to homeschool her daughter. We then dive... more
RAMADAN KAREEM to all our listeners! Malda Smadi and Moe Abuzayed join us in a Burger Stories episode edition as... more
Basel joined us for a casual Burger Stories recording session under the theme of ‘Coincidences’ ... but we somehow sidetracked... more
Who wouldn’t like to make a little money on the side? Moe (a Hamburger Generation regular) joins us this week... more
This episode was recorded live at the Sikka Art Fair 2019 live stage, this is a collection of burger stories... more
Most of us have gone through it: That random friend calls you out of the blue to tell you about... more
Abdullah Al Sabban is a motivated Saudi Arabian Micro-Biologist with a bright future ahead of him. So much so, that... more
To our loyal listeners, this week’s guest is Khalid from the ‘Khalid and Fuad’ combo that we continuously give shoutouts... more
Basel Anabtawi, from ‘Basel Meets’, hosted us on his wonderful podcast. So in this episode, Jamil and Isra are the... more
The female menstrual cycle A topic that so many women out there love to hate, and so many men simply want... more
Our favorite couple Fajer and Alison, open up about cultural differences they’ve faced in their marriage (mostly Alison), from the... more
You might recognize the voice of our story teller as our very own - Jamil Adas - as he shares... more
We continue our set of awkward stories in this 2nd part of the “Awkwardly Cringy” episode with Sakaya and Moe. We’ve... more
We’ve all been in awkward situations .. painful, cringeworthy, awkward situations. Whether it’s, accidentally messaging the boss, meeting the in... more
Jamil and Isra are joined by their good friend Moe, in the first edition of the ‘Burger Stories*’ series to... more
When you’re younger you are taught that “Lying gets you into trouble”… In Isra’s case, lying gets her into awkward situations.... more
Basel loves Metallica. No, No, Basel REALLY loves Metallica... and consistently, for 23 years of his life! In this episode,... more
In this special live episode, George Saad takes us through his journey of self-growth by committing to saying ‘F*ck it!... more
‘Like’, ‘Comment’ or even ‘Share’, that’s as far as most of us go when it comes to supporting the causes... more
As Fajer and Alison establish their hotel in Cambodia, they come across a Syrian refugee family who has an uncompromising... more
Today's episode is about the life and times of Fajer Abu Zayed and Alison Stoody who join us to tell... more
George shares stories of when him and his friends decided to re-explore four countries in the Middle East - in... more
As Fajer and Alison establish their hotel in Cambodia, they come across a Syrian refugee family who has an uncompromising determination to... more