Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello on Race, Roots, and Growing Up in Suburban Illinois.
In the premiere of Identified Season Two, Nabil Ayers speaks with musician and activist Tom Morello about his extraordinary upbringing and journey toward understanding his identity. Tom shares stories...
4 Jun 202523min
Looking Back on Season One of Identified.
That's a wrap on Season One of Identified. In this final recap episode, Nabil Ayers revisits memorable conversations with guests. Highlights include Ione Skye's poignant connection with her musician f...
18 Okt 20245min
Activist Nelini Stamp on family Dynamics, Experiences of Grief, and the Definition of Family.
In the season finale of Identified Season One, Nabil Ayers interviews activist Nelini Stamp. In their conversation, Nelini reflects on her upbringing with a large but disconnected network of half-sibl...
10 Okt 202423min
Musician Mac McCaughan on Performing Music with His Family, Superchunk, and Founding Merge Records.
In this episode of Identified, host Nabil Ayers talks with musician and record label founder Mac McCaughan. They discuss the various ways McCaughan defines family, from his upbringing in South Florida...
3 Okt 202420min
Graphic Novelist, Tattoo Artist, and Filmmaker James Spooner on His 20 Siblings and Navigating Life’s Unexpected Bonds
In this episode of Identified, Nabil Ayers sits down with graphic novelist, tattoo artist, and filmmaker, James Spooner. They delve into the nuances of family dynamics, the complexities of growing up ...
26 Sep 202425min
Chef Olia Hercules on Documenting Her Family History, Survival, and the Role of Family Gatherings as Therapy
In this episode of Identified, host Nabil Ayers interviews Ukrainian chef and food writer, Olia Hercules. Olia reflects on her efforts to document family history and the challenges faced due to lost r...
19 Sep 202422min
Musician Sinkane on Sudanese Culture, Early Musical Influences and Finding Community in Family
In this episode of Identified, host Nabil Ayers interviews Ahmed Gallab, the musician behind Sinkane. Ahmed shares his multicultural upbringing, spanning London, Sudan, Boston, and Provo, Utah, and ho...
12 Sep 202417min
Fabi Reyna of Reyna Tropical on Cross-Border Identities, The Influence of the Ocean, and Transforming Anger Into Creativity
In this episode of Identified, host Nabil Ayers sits down with Fabi Reyna, founder of She Shreds Media and musician behind Reyna Tropical. They discuss Fabi's upbringing in Mexico, her complex relatio...
5 Sep 202418min
