I speak Matthew Polly about his new book 'Bruce Lee: A Life.' We discuss the challenges Bruce Lee had to face throughout his life, both in the United States, and in Hong Kong as a person of mixed race. We also discuss Bruce's philosophy and shed light on the mythology around his more famous fights. Follow Matthew Polly: twitter.com/MatthewEPolly mattpolly.com/ Contribute on Patreon patreon.com/lalodagach Podcast available on YouTube youtube.com/lalodagachpodcast Also available iTunes, Stitcher, GooglePlay and TuneIn Follow Lalo Dagach twitter.com/LaloDagach facebook.com/lalodagachpage

I speak with author Amy Alkon about her new book, 'Unf*ckology: A Field Guide to Living with Guts and Confidence.' Amy does what she calls "applied behavioral science," translating scientific research into highly practical advice. twitter.com/amyalkon https://t.co/3Rebaw13ZC Contribute on Patreon patreon.com/lalodagach Podcast available on YouTube youtube.com/lalodagachpodcast Also available iTunes, Stitcher, GooglePlay and TuneIn Follow Lalo Dagach twitter.com/LaloDagach facebook.com/lalodagachpage

In this epiosde I speak with Yasmeena Ali. Originally from Afghanistan and brought up in a conservative Muslim family, Yasmeena had to wear hijab and escaped her home before being forced to marry someone she did not know. She now works in the adult film industry and is the first adult film star from Afghanistan. Follow Yasmeena Ali https://twitter.com/yasmeenamodel https://www.instagram.com/yasmeenamodel/ Contribute on Patreon patreon.com/lalodagach Podcast available on YouTube youtube.com/lalodagachpodcast Also available iTunes, Stitcher, GooglePlay and TuneIn Follow Lalo Dagach twitter.com/LaloDagach facebook.com/lalodagachpage

I speak with Masih Alinejad who leads the women's rights campaign #MyStealthyFreedom and #WhiteWednesdays against compulsory hijab in Iran, and is author of the new book 'The Wind in My Hair: My Fight for Freedom in Modern Iran.' Follow Masih Alinejad https://www.instagram.com/masih.alinejad/ https://twitter.com/AlinejadMasih Contribute on Patreon patreon.com/lalodagach Podcast available on YouTube youtube.com/lalodagachpodcast Also available iTunes, Stitcher, GooglePlay and TuneIn Follow Lalo Dagach twitter.com/LaloDagach facebook.com/lalodagachpage

I speak with Ari Hershkowitz who appeared in the Netflix documentary 'One of Us.' Ari was raised in an ultra-orthodox Jewish community in New York City, also known as Hasidic Judaism. Follow Ari Hershkowitz https://arih.me https://facebook.com/arih.me https://instagram.com/arihershkowitz https://twitter.com/arihershkowitz Contribute on Patreon patreon.com/lalodagach Podcast available on YouTube youtube.com/lalodagachpodcast Also available iTunes, Stitcher, GooglePlay and TuneIn Follow Lalo Dagach twitter.com/LaloDagach facebook.com/lalodagachpage

I speak with Graeme Wood, author of 'The Way of the Strangers: Encounters with the Islamic State.' Graeme clarifies terms such as "Wahhabi, Salafi, Jihadi", and what they mean to ISIS. We also talk about the religiosity of ISIS and the western reaction to it. Follow Graeme Wood https://twitter.com/gcaw Contribute on Patreon patreon.com/lalodagach Podcast available on YouTube youtube.com/lalodagachpodcast Also available iTunes, Stitcher, GooglePlay and TuneIn Follow Lalo Dagach twitter.com/LaloDagach facebook.com/lalodagachpage

I speak with human rights activist Bilal about life in Libya during the 90’s sanctions, the opening of economic trade in 2004, the civil war, and subsequent Islamic uprising. Follow Bilal https://twitter.com/Bilalhb Contribute on Patreon patreon.com/lalodagach Podcast available on YouTube youtube.com/lalodagachpodcast Also available iTunes, Stitcher, GooglePlay and TuneIn Follow Lalo Dagach twitter.com/LaloDagach facebook.com/lalodagachpage

I speak with Nulli of The Nullifidian. Nulli's mother converted to Islam and brought up Nulli in a Salafi fundamentalist household in Australia, isolating her from the rest of the world. Nulli later ran away and started her life anew as an Ex-Muslim. Follow Nulli: twitter.com/TheNullifidian thenullifidian.wordpress.com Contribute on Patreon patreon.com/lalodagach Podcast available on YouTube youtube.com/lalodagachpodcast Also available iTunes, Stitcher, GooglePlay and TuneIn Follow Lalo Dagach twitter.com/LaloDagach facebook.com/lalodagachpage

I talk with Tina Marie J who is a former member of the ICLC, The International Church of Christ. Tina now has a YouTube channel where she discusses her experiences, and helps those recovering from spiritual abuse and withdrawing from cults. Follow Tina Marie J twitter.com/Tinaamariej youtube.com/channel/UCCBSj4ctRxQuieL6yYIrL-A Contribute on Patreon patreon.com/lalodagach Podcast available on YouTube youtube.com/lalodagachpodcast Also available iTunes, Stitcher, GooglePlay and TuneIn Follow Lalo Dagach twitter.com/LaloDagach facebook.com/lalodagachpage

I speak with Mahad Olad who is a immigrant from Africa to the U.S. We talk about what it was like growing up in a strict Muslim family while realizing he was both an atheist and gay. Mahad also recounts his experience of escaping forced gay conversion therapy while traveling with his family to Kenya. Follow Mahad Olad: https://twitter.com/_Misakm Contribute on Patreon patreon.com/lalodagach Podcast available on YouTube youtube.com/lalodagachpodcast Also available iTunes, Stitcher, GooglePlay and TuneIn Follow Lalo Dagach twitter.com/LaloDagach facebook.com/lalodagachpage