In this episode, we hold a mirror up to Kounter Culture and question what our ideas of progress look like. Are we just trying to import western ideals? How can we distinguish genuine progress from simply romanticizing Western development? Our t

Episode 3: Behind the Masculine

Apr 15th, 2019 1h 5m

In this episode our two guests, Khalid and Abdulrazzaq, unravel what it means to "be masculine" in contemporary Kuwait. We blur the line between feminine and masculine, and discuss what it means to be vulnerable.

Episode 2: Double Lives and Double Standards

Mar 24th, 2019 43m 1s

In this episode, Hessah, Reem and Ghadeer untangle the question of double lives and double standards in Kuwait. What it is, why it happens, and what we can do to start living more authentic lives.

The Dardish show ft. Kounter Culture

Mar 23rd, 2019 1h 35m

This is a special episode that aired on the Dardish Show. We discuss how we met, who we are, and what to expect from this podcast. We also chat with Eid about everything from social stigma, to start up culture, to negotiating cultures.

Episode 1: Cultivating self worth in Kuwait

Mar 3rd, 2019 29m 58s

Introducing our first episode with Hessah, Ghadeer, Taiba and Reem. We begin to unpack some of our current frustrations living in Kuwait society, and why we believe this platform for discussion is necessary to create change. For more informat

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