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Rom-Com Heroines, Overtake Mode, and Romantic Love as Social Status: This Week at Immigrantly
Dear Hyphenly Readers,
Has it been raining a lot lately…or have I just been playing Mitski’s new record on repeat? Sometimes a good record is just the type of recharge you need to get through the week. And this year has a lot of exciting albums and upcoming artists to look forward to. Here’s a peek at an edition I dedicated to Laufey, the internet’s new favorite musician.
Mitski’s new album isn’t the only good news we have in store. Saadia has been nominated for NYC Podcast Awards! The Creator Excellence Award celebrates underrepresented voices and honors the outstanding contributions of individual creators to audio storytelling. Vote for her here!
IMMIGRANTLY
Messy Is the New Perfect: Social Media, Iran, and Reinventing Yourself
Listen on Spotify or Apple
Length: 50 mins
In this episode of Immigrantly, Saadia Khan sits down with Iranian-American podcaster Sheila Kazan (Small Talk with Sheila) to talk rom-com heroines, immigrant identity, the truth about Iran beyond headlines, and why your next pivot might be your best move.
You can connect with Saadia on X @swkkhan or email her at [email protected] to share your thoughts about the episode.
SPORTLY
How Formula One Driver Management Decides Champions (June 2025)
Listen on Spotify and Apple
Length: 28 mins
What happens when McLaren lets its star drivers race without limits and Red Bull doesn’t? The 2026 Formula One season is officially a "hard reset" for the sport. With a total regulation overhaul, cars are becoming smaller, lighter, and more complex. Drivers will now juggle 50/50 hybrid power units and active aerodynamics while fighting for position with a brand-new "Overtake Mode". As the competitive order resets, the most critical factor for success shifts from the factory to the pit wall: driver management. This Sportly episode explores the high-stakes decisions team principals face when the rulebook is rewritten. We dive into the controversial world of team orders, examining why some teams, like Red Bull, enforce strict hierarchies while others, like McLaren, let their drivers "race freely" - sometimes with disastrous results.
Love sports conversations but not a big sports fan? Watch host Kavitha talk to producer Paroma and see just how deftly Sportly can bring conversations even to our non-sporty fans.
You can reach the host, Kavitha, at [email protected]
LOVE-LY
The Blue Checkmark of Dating: Is Love Just Social Proof? with Alexa Valavicius
Listen on Spotify and Apple
Length: 51 mins
Fresh off a wholesome, "emotionally regulated" Valentine’s Day with her friends, Mehak (@whathemehak) dives into a deep conversation about why romantic love has become a "performance of adulthood" and a "social status symbol" in 2026. Joining the conversation is content creator Alexa Valavicius (@lifewithlex444), who discusses her decision to opt out of intentional dating in 2026. She opens up about her journey since being diagnosed with rumination OCD and shares a truly jaw-dropping dating horror story. Together, they unpack the exhaustion of modern dating and the freedom found in choosing yourself over a societal timeline.
You can connect with Mehak @whatthemehak on TikTok and @whatthemehak_ on IG
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Hyphenly curates the latest news, art, and businesses from immigrants around the world. Have a tip or story we should feature? We’d love to hear from you.
Visit us at www.immigrantlypod.com