Cool Copts Doing Cool Things

Journalism with Jacky Habib

Jacky Habib, a Nairobi-based freelance journalist reporting on human rights and global development, sits down with us to discuss her background as a Coptic-Canadian journ

Creative Orthodoxy with Michael Elgamal

In today's episode, we sit down with Michael Elgamal, the mind behind Creative Orthodox on Instagram, Facebook, and creativeorthodox.com. Michael has published graphic no

Coptic Superheroes with Mireille Mishriky

On today's episode, we sit down with Mireille Mishriky, author of the children’s book series SuperHolies, a series that reimagines the fruits of the Holy Spirit as superp

Coptology with Hany Takla

When Hany Takla was 12 years old, a thought struck him while he walked to Sunday School: "Learn Coptic." No one in his family knew the language nor did they encourage him

Cooking with Love with Fava Pot's Dina Daniel

In this episode we sit down with Dina Daniel, the Founder, Owner, and Chef at Fava Pot. Fava Pot celebrates its ninth anniversary of bringing delicious Egyptian food to t

Consuming Cultures with Sherry Shenoda

In this Labor Day episode, we sit down with Dr. Sherry Shenoda, author of The Lightkeeper and the newly-published poetry collection Mummy Eaters. Sherry tells us about th

Survivalism and Service with Sophia and Sonia Samantaroy

Marina sits down with sisters Sonia and Sophia Samantaroy, authors of In a Dry Land, to discuss their new book, the significance of the desert and environmental imagery f

The Preservation of Culture with Coptic Oud

This week, Cool Copts talks to Mena Basta, best known as Egyptian musician (and composer of our new intro theme) Coptic Oud, about his musical backstory, the cultural dis

Comedy and Culture with Fady Rizk

Featured on famous platforms like Comedy Central Arabia, comedian Fady Rizk incorporates his Coptic Orthodox identity into a medium that otherwise lacks it: stand-up come

Creating a Legacy with Tasoni Laura

This week, Nermien talks to fellow podcaster Tasoni Laura. Tasoni is the founder of the blog Coptic Dad & Mom and the podcast Raising Up Copts and the author of the child

Moving Up with Mona Shand

Mona Shand is currently an aid in the House of Representatives, but her work history is incredibly diverse; she has worked as a TV journalist, a public school teacher, an

Memorializing Martyrs with Anthony Marcos

Anthony Marcos is the author of A Spring in Sinai, which details the life and martyrdom of Fr. Mina Abood, who was martyred in 2013. In this episode of Cool Copts, Nermie

Self-taught Filmmaking with Mark Hanna

Mark Hanna left his job as an engineer in Canada to pursue his dream as a director and filmmaker in Egypt - and it paid off! Mark has worked with big names like Netflix,

Salt & Light of the World with Fr. Anthony Messeh

Nermien sits down with Fr. Anthony Messeh of St. Timothy & St. Athanasius Orthodox Church in Arglinton, VA. Abouna talks with Nermien about his passion sharing the Orthod

Coptic Chamber's Nader Anise

In this episode, Nermien interviews Nader Anise, the Director of the American Lawyers Public Image Association, and the founder of the Coptic Chamber of Commerce and Glob

Painting Identity with Marian Mekhail

Nermien Riad interviews Dallas-based painter and visual artist Marian Mekhail, where they discuss Marian's solo exhibition "Maktub," how Marian's Coptic heritage influenc

Mental Health in the Coptic Community with Mark Metry

Nermien sits down with mental health activist and podcaster, Mark Metry, where they discuss Mark's work with mental health, tips on how we can improve our own health, and