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Our 2025 Podcast Round-Up: Best of Immigrantly
Dear Hyphenly Readers,
We launched Hyphenly in May to celebrate immigrant achievements and explore what it means to live a “hyphenated” identity. Since then, we’ve published 84 newsletters, created original reels, and unpacked everything from microtrends and internet culture to feel-good stories from our communities.
Whether you’re a new subscriber or revisiting old favorites, here’s our Best of Immigrantly round-up.
Selected by host Saadia Khan
“This episode speaks to that tender, familiar dichotomy of living between cultures. It captures the beauty and burden of belonging everywhere and nowhere with an honesty that stays with you.” | “My conversation with Alex and Michael created positive tension around how to move from caring to acting and provided a practical, straightforward roadmap for what getting unstuck looks like.” |
Selected by producer Paroma Chakravarty
Strawberries, Sneakers & Scandals: The Traditions That Define Wimbledon “With this episode we are clear eyed about Wimbledon's elitist roots, its reluctance to embrace change but also how far it has come to stay relevant and accessible in the hearts of tennis fans.” | “With this episode we covered the most explosive story in recent basketball history by providing a lot of historical context for how things got here. How much responsibility does the league shoulder for the corruption of these athletes and coaches?” |
A farewell to a beloved podcast (2025)
Recommended by Director of Operations, Shei Yu
“This episode stands out because of Aidan and Maya’s uniquely Midwestern take on Sinners. They dive into its historical context, unpack regional views of the South, and break down the music behind the scenes. It’s one of those episodes where their chemistry and cultural lens really shine.” | “This episode showcases the more serious side of the show. Aidan and Maya have an honest, grounded conversation about bullying in schools and the rise of incel culture. It’s one of the most important convos they’ve had all year.” |
Recommended by host Mehak Shoeb
Trad Wives and the Myth of Domestic Perfection (with Jo Piazza) This episode unpacks how tradwife influencers are turning domesticity into content, community, and full-blown businesses. | Confidence, Chemistry, and Calling Out the BS: Yasmin Elhady Returns A sharp, affirming episode about confident women and attracting the love they deserve. |
Not sure where to begin? Our social media editor Naima Rasheed has a foolproof way to discover your pod-personality:
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This newsletter was curated by Suhasini Patni.
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