The Habibis

The Habibis

The Habibis is three game developers drinking some good Arab Tea for what should be about fourty minutes, inshallah, each week, inshallah. Fawzi Mesmar, Osama Dorias, and Rami Ismail discuss games and media and life as Arabs living all around the big world.
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Suhoor Bites - Teaser
Apr 12 2021
Suhoor Bites - Teaser
During Ramadan, The Habibis will have a mini-episode every day for your Suhoor, Iftar, or whenever you feel like listening to a tiny charge of games talk, Arab culture, or Ramadan cheer.
Speaking of Whips
Yesterday
Speaking of Whips
The three Habibis get back together for a lot of catching up, and everything descends into beautiful  chaos.
A New Record
Aug 5 2022
A New Record
It's been a while! Osama and Fawzi finally find a gap in their schedules to record a new episode, and it starts off well!
A Bad Cow For Charity
Jul 15 2022
A Bad Cow For Charity
Fawzi, Osama, and Rami are joined by Brosephene in a special episode for Draw4Charity, a livestream marathon for charity happening the weekend of this episode, July 15-17th of 2022! For more information, or to donate, check out
Episode Seventy-Six-and-Seven
Jul 8 2022
Episode Seventy-Six-and-Seven
It's hard to make Rami stop talking, but Osama finds a way.
Habibis In A Half-Shell
Jun 24 2022
Habibis In A Half-Shell
Osama & Fawzi talk about absolutely-not-copyrighted-things.
Tokyo Nice
Jun 17 2022
Tokyo Nice
Osama and Fawzi talk about their week.
I Wasn't Young, I Was A Child
Jun 10 2022
I Wasn't Young, I Was A Child
Rami posted this for the wrong date so it's a few days late. Fawzi & Rami talk about being old and having gadgets!Gadgets mentioned:- Switch Dock Dongle- Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard- Mango Wireless router- SONY MP-CD1 (No Longer In Production)
The Difference Between Dubai & Abu Dhabi
Jun 3 2022
The Difference Between Dubai & Abu Dhabi
Rami talks about too many gadgets, and Osama ponders what the difference between Dubai & Abu Dhabi is.
Some Wasabi
May 27 2022
Some Wasabi
Fawzi and Rami talk about aviation, live performances, and Fawzi's love for The Wire's writers' new series, We Own This City.Show Notes:00:00:00 - Intros and catch-ups.00:11:30 - This War of Mine00:16:10 - Papers Please00:20:00 - Rami's Flights!00:35:20 - We Own This City00:45:10 - Jurassic World Evolution 200:55:35 - Steam Deck00:56:00 - Destiny 2That's it for this episode. Follow us on Twitter at @the_habibis, e-mail us your stories, feedback, or suggestions at info@thehabibis.com, or join our Discord server at Shokran, and salaam!
We're Going To Put A Slurpee On It
May 20 2022
We're Going To Put A Slurpee On It
Sprite Won't Fix That
May 13 2022
Sprite Won't Fix That
The Habibis and guest Nazih Fares consider what Sprite, the most magical medicine, won't fix.Show Notes:00:00:00 - Intros and catch-ups.00:20:00 - Moon Knight00:36:20 - Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness00:39:40 - Elden Ring New Game +00:42:10 - NBA2K2200:55:15 - Nintendo Switch Sports00:56:40 - Destiny 2Guest Link:Nazih Faris - 4 Winds Entertainment - it for this episode. Follow us on Twitter at @the_habibis, e-mail us your stories, feedback, or suggestions at info@thehabibis.com, or join our Discord server at Shokran, and salaam!
Butter Segue
May 6 2022
Butter Segue
The Habibis try to tackle 12 different subjects in one hour.
Suhoor Bites #30 - It's Been 84 Years
May 1 2022
Suhoor Bites #30 - It's Been 84 Years
It was the summer of '62. Eid Mubarak!
Where In The World Is Rami
Apr 30 2022
Where In The World Is Rami
Osama & Fawzi wonder where Rami is.
Suhoor Bites #29 - He Was A Druid
Apr 30 2022
Suhoor Bites #29 - He Was A Druid
Osama talks to Najim Filali Saksak.
Suhoor Bites #28 - Fawzi's #1
Apr 29 2022
Suhoor Bites #28 - Fawzi's #1
Fawzi counts down his top 10 favorite TV drama shows.
Suhoor Bites #27 - Rami & Mayar Hamdan
Apr 28 2022
Suhoor Bites #27 - Rami & Mayar Hamdan
Rami interviews Mayar Hamdan, multidisciplinary storyteller. Mayar wins this round 1 - 0.Guest links:
Suhoor Bites #26 - Camaraderie
Apr 27 2022
Suhoor Bites #26 - Camaraderie
Osama talks to Atiya.
Suhoor Bites #25 - Fawzi's #2
Apr 26 2022
Suhoor Bites #25 - Fawzi's #2
Fawzi counts down his top 10 favorite TV drama shows.
Suhoor Bites #24 - Rami & Peter Gould
Apr 25 2022
Suhoor Bites #24 - Rami & Peter Gould
Rami talks to designer Peter Gould.Guest Link: twitter.com/petergouldart