What School Taught Us
مش فاهم هي المدرسة بتعلمنا إيه؟
The unwritten lessons of school: permission, ranking and labels that follow us into adult life.
Watch episodeAn iHeart Arabic original · With Islam Fawzy
One everyday question. One very good story.
A scripted comedy video podcast in Egyptian Arabic. Each episode starts from a question people already ask themselves and builds into a funny, culturally sharp story. Fifteen to twenty minutes, every week.
Now releasing Season 2 · new episode every week
Season 2
Now releasing · Launched 7 October 2026
Season 2 Topics
Three episodes are out, each opening with a question viewers already ask themselves. Five more to come.
Who Are "People," Anyway?
مش فاهم هم الناس مين أصلاً؟
One vague WhatsApp status, and how gossip and imagined judgment shape our choices.
Watch episode4,000 Photos, What Do We Remember?
مش فاهم ليه عندي أكتر من 4000 صورة؟
The gap between recording a moment, paying attention to it and remembering it.
Watch episodeWhy the Internet Feels Empty
مش فاهم ليه الإنترنت بقى فاضي؟
From forums to algorithmic feeds: why a crowded internet can feel less human.
Why Won't My Brain Go Quiet?
مش فاهم ليه المخ بطل يسكت؟
Distraction, overstimulation and the struggle for mental space in an always-on day.
Why Do We Love Conspiracies?
مش فاهم ليه بنحب المؤامرات؟
Why a hidden plot can feel more satisfying than an uncertain answer.
Why Can't I Sleep?
مش فاهم ليه بنام بالعافية وبصحى تعبان؟
The habits and late-night distractions that turn bedtime into a daily struggle.
Why Do We Look to Horoscopes?
مش فاهم ليه كله عنده أبراج؟
The pull of horoscopes, personality labels and ready-made answers about who we are.
Season 2
Trailer
The official Season 2 trailer, released 30 September 2026: Islam Fawzy is back at the office with new everyday questions.
Hear the trailer
Season 1
8 episodes · all out now
Season 1 Topics
Eight weekly episodes, each built on one everyday question viewers already ask themselves.
Men's Emotions
مشاعر الرجل
Why is it so hard for men to say what they feel? Masculinity and the pressure to look strong.
Watch episodeHow Bread Rules the World
كيف يحكم رغيف الخبز العالم
An everyday loaf opens a story about survival, work and power.
Watch episodeBetter-Looking… and Richer
كيف أصبح أجمل...وأغنى
When looks seem to matter more than skill: the "beauty premium" and its cost.
Watch episodeThe Ramadan 2030 Puzzle
لغز رمضان 2030
Why Ramadan moves through the calendar, and the habits of the fasting month.
Watch episodeThe Power of an Unseen Story
الخدعة التي أرعبت العالم عام 1938
How the 1938 War of the Worlds broadcast made a fictional story feel real.
Watch episodeHow a Football Star Is Made
صناعة نجم كرة القدم
Why one player becomes a star while thousands don't: talent, chance and business.
Watch episodeWhen AI Makes Human Mistakes
لماذا بدأ الذكاء الاصطناعي يرتكب أخطاء بشرية؟
A new "replacement" at work: job anxiety, unreliable outputs and who stays in control.
Watch episodeIs Money a Shared Belief?
هل الفلوس مجرد وهم جماعي؟
The trust and shared agreements behind the notes and numbers of everyday life.
Watch episodeMish Fahem at a Glance
Mish Fahem means "I don't get it." Short episodes and clip-ready moments make it as easy to share as it is to watch.
Format
Scripted, one host
Written monologues in colloquial Egyptian Arabic, released as audio and video.
Length
15 to 20 minutes
Short enough to finish on the way home. Built for the full watch and the clip.
Cadence
Every week
Eight episodes per season. Season 2 has been releasing weekly since 7 October 2026.
Audience
Pan-Arab reach
Egyptian at heart, with viewers across the Gulf and the wider Arab world.
The host
Islam Fawzy
A comedian who asks the questions everyone else skips.
- A recognizable Egyptian comedic voice, with an audience across Egypt, the Gulf and the wider Arab world.
- Proven in long-form and short clips, holding attention over full episodes and driving shareable moments.
- Smart, approachable tone that turns social commentary into comedy without talking down to the audience.
- One of the region's most followed creators across Facebook, TikTok and Instagram.
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