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Polite Conversations

Eiynah Mohammed-Smith

Growing up in Saudi Arabia as a Pakistani, who now resides in Canada, Eiynah brings a global perspective to discussions about religion, politics, culture & sexuality - through the lens of a progressive ex-muslim immigrant. This podcast often focuses on unpacking various forms of extremism, particularly types that are less overt and masquerading as ‘intellectual’. Eiynah has a specific interest in covering online scenes like New Atheism and the Intellectual Dark Web. Hosted on Acast. See

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SAMPLE: “Anti woke” Death & Destruction - Brought to...

Polite Conversations ·

2026/03/06

Find the extended version here https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-anti-to-152314703?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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45:06

Re-release: B0ners for B0mbs

Polite Conversations ·

2026/03/02

Join me for an episode about how obscene the casual celebration of violence towards Iran, Gaza, Muslims in general has been lately (shockingly, Sam Harris comes up).[This is a RE-RELEASE of an episode from July 2025, when the US & Israel were engaged in the same sort of thing we're seeing today. Still very relevant today sadly.]Find the extended version via patreon.com/nicemangosLinks:Near Identical statements from Canada, UK,

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45:55

Fashademics 2 - Haidters Gonna Haidt (pt 2)

Polite Conversations ·

2026/02/28

This is pt 2 of a 2-part episode, if you haven’t checked out pt 1 yet you can find it here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/5yOQT2njL0E7KUXH17SE15?si=yDaT23xvSMeksbbzM9-9jQfind the extended version here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/fashademics-2-pt-151478512?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link———Linguist Dr. Caitlin Green joins me to explore the views and positions of one Jonathan Haidt. We talk IDW/Heterodox stuff,

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49:50

Fashademics 2 - Haidters Gonna Haidt (pt 1)

Polite Conversations ·

2026/02/24

Linguist Dr. Caitlin Green joins me to explore the views and positions of one Jonathan Haidt. We talk IDW/Heterodox stuff, anti-anti racism, transphobia, reactionary centrism, race ‘science’ and mentions in the Epstein files.If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos and unlock ad-free extended episodes!Both parts 1 & 2 of this ep are up early for patrons***Polite Conversations is a member of Harbinger Media - subscribe to their weekly newsletter for the latest in

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6:17

CLIP: The Podcast Administration

Polite Conversations ·

2026/02/14

A clip from my 3-Part Charlie Kirk series: MAGA Martyrdom & The Holy WarFind the public episodes here:Pt 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1WDrtiDnrtcJTemVw79ugr?si=wlYaPzAHSGOgh0he4GB4pQPt 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/00nHMKH8HRZa0oOU7z4vSP?si=YCjJC-5sT5GevaqhiPqR8wPt 3: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5HbuIoaXqLmNpUo8449PWX?si=Rj9sTLdOThmaBr4WeJNEIwAnd the Extended versions via Patreon:Pt 1:

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38:58

Aftershow 13: Wtf is Happening in DC?

Polite Conversations ·

2026/02/09

With the ludicrous FIFA Peace Prize, the endless deployment of the National Guard… in addition to the ICE horrors that continue across the country, the National Guard shooting, and of course the Moron-in-chief who also resides in DC himself ….it just seemed like we needed to talk about wtf was happening in DC.And who better to do it with than residents, who are also patrons of the show.[Names have been changed for privacy reasons] Links:National Guard to remain in nation's capital through 2026

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6:30

CLIP: What about the more ‘Palatable’ Kirks?

Polite Conversations ·

2026/02/08

A clip from my 3-Part Charlie Kirk series: MAGA Martyrdom & The Holy WarFind the public episodes here:Pt 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1WDrtiDnrtcJTemVw79ugr?si=wlYaPzAHSGOgh0he4GB4pQPt 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/00nHMKH8HRZa0oOU7z4vSP?si=YCjJC-5sT5GevaqhiPqR8wPt 3: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5HbuIoaXqLmNpUo8449PWX?si=Rj9sTLdOThmaBr4WeJNEIwAnd the Extended versions via Patreon:Pt 1:

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7:17

CLIP: Hierarchy of Life

Polite Conversations ·

2026/02/04

A clip from my 3-Part Charlie Kirk series: MAGA Martyrdom & The Holy WarFind the public episodes here:Pt 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1WDrtiDnrtcJTemVw79ugr?si=wlYaPzAHSGOgh0he4GB4pQPt 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/00nHMKH8HRZa0oOU7z4vSP?si=YCjJC-5sT5GevaqhiPqR8wPt 3: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5HbuIoaXqLmNpUo8449PWX?si=Rj9sTLdOThmaBr4WeJNEIwAnd the Extended versions via Patreon:Pt 1:

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7:30

CLIP: Nationalism & the Failure of New Atheists

Polite Conversations ·

2026/01/31

A clip from my 3-Part Charlie Kirk series: MAGA Martyrdom & The Holy WarFind the public episodes here:Pt 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1WDrtiDnrtcJTemVw79ugr?si=wlYaPzAHSGOgh0he4GB4pQPt 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/00nHMKH8HRZa0oOU7z4vSP?si=YCjJC-5sT5GevaqhiPqR8wPt 3: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5HbuIoaXqLmNpUo8449PWX?si=Rj9sTLdOThmaBr4WeJNEIwAnd the Extended versions via Patreon:Pt 1:

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55:17

Ep 104: Hating Bill Maher w/ Will Weldon (Pt 2)

Polite Conversations ·

2026/01/29

In part 2 we take a closer look at Sam Harris & Bill Maher’s conversation on Club Random from Jan 2025. Other IDWers get some mentions too! If you haven’t listened to pt 1 yet, I recommend you do that first. Find it here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/148728952 / https://open.spotify.com/episode/30CfS6AdYhwbgyOzc7KCih?si=8ZIM2PXyT3Sl_LWLb0copAIf you enjoy the show, pls consider supporting it via patreon.com/nicemangos, & access extended, ad-free episodes early!Links:Howie Mandel signed the

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45:01

Ep 104: Hating Bill Maher w/ Will Weldon (Pt 1)

Polite Conversations ·

2026/01/21

I had the host of the ‘I Hate Bill Maher’ podcast on for this 2 part ‘dunking on Bill Maher’ episode! Enjoy! Find Will’s podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Agu3HMAQAwIf5V3EhDXwN?si=NnPcZNMHSNugPKlqO6ysRQIf you enjoy the show, pls consider subscribing via patreon.com/nicemangos & access the extended episodes, early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:24:33

UNLOCKED (Full ep) ‘Fashademics’ 1 - War on Science

Polite Conversations ·

2026/01/15

UNLOCKED! Thanks to the new subscribers who help us hit the goal. ———Introducing a new Polite Conversations miniseries: ‘Fashademics’ - where we talk about fash adjacency in academia (something this show has already covered for a long time).For ep 1 of this miniseries I speak to former academic Nathan Oseroff-Spicer (nateo.bsky.social) about his review of the widely mocked ‘War on Science’ book, put together by Lawrence Krauss.I would love to unlock this miniseries as we go along, but that can’t

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23:38

Ep 103: New Year, New Horrors: America Israelified,...

Polite Conversations ·

2026/01/11

Join me for a quick chat about some recent stories in our increasingly fascist world. The erosion of International law, ICE murdering its own citizens, the Western world’s silence, double standards and complicity, Sam Harris’ Woke Derangement Syndrome ….and the removal of an Australian-Palestinian author from a writers festival.If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangosLinks:Jonathan Ross ICE pov video https://bsky.app/profile/meidastouch.com/post/3mbz5bf7vbk2tICE

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10:02

CLIP: Kirk Wanted the US to be More Violent, Like Israel

Polite Conversations ·

2026/01/05

A clip from my 3-Part Charlie Kirk series: MAGA Martyrdom & The Holy WarFind the public episodes here:Pt 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1WDrtiDnrtcJTemVw79ugr?si=wlYaPzAHSGOgh0he4GB4pQPt 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/00nHMKH8HRZa0oOU7z4vSP?si=YCjJC-5sT5GevaqhiPqR8wPt 3: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5HbuIoaXqLmNpUo8449PWX?si=Rj9sTLdOThmaBr4WeJNEIwAnd the Extended versions via Patreon:Pt 1:

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14:36

CLIP: Free Speech Hypocrisy on the Right

Polite Conversations ·

2026/01/01

A clip from my 3-Part Charlie Kirk series: MAGA Martyrdom & The Holy WarFind the public episodes here: Pt 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1WDrtiDnrtcJTemVw79ugr?si=wlYaPzAHSGOgh0he4GB4pQPt 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/00nHMKH8HRZa0oOU7z4vSP?si=YCjJC-5sT5GevaqhiPqR8wPt 3: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5HbuIoaXqLmNpUo8449PWX?si=Rj9sTLdOThmaBr4WeJNEIwAnd the Extended versions via Patreon: Pt 1:

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1:42:46

UNLOCKED (Full Ep) Aftershow 10 - Entomologist &...

Polite Conversations ·

2025/12/29

This episode of the Polite Conversations Aftershow is now UNLOCKED (Originally aired Sept 2024) - pls subscribe via patreon.com/nicemangos to unlock all episodes of the Aftershow. ——Joining me for this fun-filled episode of the Aftershow is Entomologist andJordan Peterson/Muppet impressionist, Peter.We discussed a wide range of fascinating topics - from tabletop games & ‘nerd culture’ to air travel with octopuses, Jordan Peterson, The Muppets, Sam Harris, merge-gate, the recent multi-part

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45:36

‘Fashademics’ 1 - War on Science

Polite Conversations ·

2025/12/19

Introducing a new Polite Conversations miniseries: ‘Fashademics’ - where we talk about fash adjacency in academia (something this show has already covered for a long time).For ep 1 of this miniseries I speak to former academic Nathan Oseroff-Spicer (nateo.bsky.social) about his review of the widely mocked ‘War on Science’ book, put together by Lawrence Krauss.I would love to unlock this miniseries as we go along, but that can’t happen without your help dear listeners. Each episode takes a lot of

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29:55

PREMIUM BONUS: Riyadh Comedy Festival (Pt 2) Ft Andy...

Polite Conversations ·

2025/12/15

Join me for an in depth look at some of the excuses that were made by the comedians who went to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival.Was this festival an indication of progress in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or was it put on to create the illusion of progress?Comedian Andy Kindler (from Bob’s Burgers) joins me to discuss.[The extended episode is available via the Premium tiers on patreon.com/nicemangos]Subscribe today to support the show or you can purchase the episode individually too!———Featured

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21:54

PREMIUM BONUS: Riyadh Comedy Festival (Pt 1)

Polite Conversations ·

2025/12/12

Join me for an in depth look at some of the excuses that were made by the comedians who went to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival.Was this festival an indication of progress in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or was it put on to create the illusion of progress?Comedian Andy Kindler (from Bob’s Burgers) joins me to discuss in pt 2[The extended episode is available via the Premium tiers on patreon.com/nicemangos]Subscribe today to support the show or you can purchase the episode individually

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1:05:45

UNLOCKED: Global Far Right 6 - Finland (FULL)

Polite Conversations ·

2025/11/29

[Aired originally Aug 13 2025 via patreon.com/nicemangos]If you’d like to access extended episodes and unlock miniseries early please consider subscribing via patreon.com/nicemangos and supporting this small show!Finnish expert on far-right extremism Sami Eerola [https://bsky.app/profile/eerolasami.bsky.social] joins me for a conversation about the far-right in Finland. We discuss the sharp swing from Sanna Marin’s progressive govt to the most rightwing government Finland has had since the 1930’s,

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