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Pax Assadi on Raised by Refugees!

May 18, 202500:50
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Oh, what smells like curry? It must be
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packs. And I was like, do I really
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rocked me for the rest of the day? I
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remember going to school and not
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understanding anyone and being like,
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what is going on? But I was born here.
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And I remember that thought. I remember
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that thought going like, what am I
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supposed to do? 9/11 happened. Being
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Middle Eastern of any kind was like
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really bad. In real life, it was 3 years
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of pretending to be tongen. There were
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definitely moments where the other
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tongans were like, "Are we sure he's
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talking?" Like when we play like a game
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of league and like they pass me the ball
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and like I don't know what like I'm like
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running around in a circle. My mom will
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just walk into stores and just announce
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does anyone know society and you're like
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what are you doing? And she's like here
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he is. This is my son. Are you proud of
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yourself? Am I proud?
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[Music]

Podspun Insights

In this episode, listeners are taken on a whirlwind journey through the complexities of identity and belonging. The narrator shares vivid memories of growing up in a multicultural environment, grappling with the challenges of fitting in while navigating the aftermath of 9/11 as a Middle Eastern individual. The storytelling is rich with humor and poignancy, as moments of confusion and cultural clash unfold, such as the narrator's attempts to blend in with Tongan friends while feeling out of place. The episode is sprinkled with laugh-out-loud anecdotes, including a mother who unabashedly introduces her son to strangers in the most unconventional ways. This blend of humor and heartfelt reflection creates a tapestry of experiences that resonate deeply, inviting listeners to reflect on their own journeys of self-discovery and acceptance.

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This episode stands out for the following:

  • 90
    Funniest
  • 85
    Most heartwarming
  • 85
    Best overall
  • 80
    Most emotional

Episode Highlights

  • Struggles of Identity
    Navigating cultural identity in a post-9/11 world.
    “Being Middle Eastern of any kind was like really bad.”
    @ 00m 17s
    May 18, 2025
  • Mom's Boldness
    A humorous moment of a mother introducing her son in public.
    “My mom will just walk into stores and just announce, 'Here he is.'”
    @ 00m 33s
    May 18, 2025

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Cultural Confusion00:07
  • Post-9/11 Challenges00:14
  • Mom's Introduction00:33
  • Self-Reflection00:45