Brother Ali checks in from the last shows of 2023. The episode starts with genuine gratitude for the community of the podcast, and ends with bittersweet memories of loved ones no longer with us.

As Ali wraps up his tour with Living Legends and prepares for New Years shows in Colorado, he checks in from his hotel room to share reflections on his life, career, and the state of the world. This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers  Hear episodes early and ad-free, plus get access to exclusive music, videos, speeches, and bonus content by Brother Ali: https://www.brotherali.com/join   Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

We're among the million social media followers who love his videos about linguistics & culture. In this conversation, we get to know the educator, linguist, artist, and Harvard professor.  This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers  Hear episodes early and ad-free, plus get access to exclusive music, videos, speeches, and bonus content by Brother Ali: https://www.brotherali.com/join   Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

His new album “From The Hood to Harvard” documents the journey from New Orleans to living the dream and spreading his message. Dee’s been surrounded by controversy for insisting that Hip Hop stars can “do better” with their lyrical content and naming names!   This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers  Hear episodes early and ad-free, plus get access to exclusive music, videos, speeches, and bonus content by Brother Ali: https://www.brotherali.com/join   Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Gabe is a beloved artist, activist, radio host, and podcaster from Seattle. His new album “From The Ashes of Our Homes” highlights the nightmares of our times through the lens of a recent house fire that put him and his family barefoot in the street. This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers Hear episodes early and ad-free, plus get access to exclusive music, videos, speeches, and bonus content by Brother Ali: https://www.brotherali.com/join  Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Angelica Lindsey-Ali is globally renowned as an educator and advocate for sexual health and wellness. This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers Hear episodes early and ad-free, plus get access to exclusive music, videos, speeches, and bonus content by Brother Ali: https://www.brotherali.com/join  Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Craft is a supremely gifted wordsmith who blends deeply personal reflections and social commentary over lush musical soundscapes. This conversation tracks his journey through identity, expression, and independence. This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers    Hear episodes early and ad-free, plus get access to exclusive music, videos, speeches, and bonus content by Brother Ali: https://www.brotherali.com/join  Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Highly respected MC, educator, and activist Lowkey joins us from The UK.  This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers    Hear episodes early and ad-free, plus get access to exclusive music, videos, speeches, and bonus content by Brother Ali: https://www.brotherali.com/join  Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Reflections on love in a world divided.

How can God be all powerful, and all good, when there’s so much suffering in the world? How is the faith of the Palestinians so strong?

This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers   Hear episodes early and ad-free, plus get access to exclusive music, videos, speeches, and bonus content by Brother Ali: https://www.brotherali.com/join Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Dan Chism met Ali at a VIP meet & greet and ended up building a friendship, converting to Islam, and turning the mic on Ali for this up-close and personal conversation. This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers   Hear episodes early and ad-free, plus get access to exclusive music, videos, speeches, and bonus content by Brother Ali: https://www.brotherali.com/join Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Harrowing tales of turmoil and glory, monsoons and marathons. This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers   Hear episodes early and ad-free, plus get access to exclusive music, videos, speeches, and bonus content by Brother Ali: https://www.brotherali.com/join Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

This unreleased 2005 interview started it all, but we thought it was lost forever. Join us for the tale of how this conversation came to be, was uncovered, and what it means in retrospect. You’ll also hear SLICK MF’in RICK (this one is explicit btw). Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers   Hear episodes early and ad-free, plus get access to exclusive music, videos, speeches, and bonus content by Brother Ali: https://www.brotherali.com/join Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Tickets for Brother Ali and Living Legends are on sale NOW at BrotherAli.com/events The Grouch is a true original and this conversation gets to the heart of being a free artist. This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers   Hear episodes early and ad-free, plus get access to exclusive music, videos, speeches, and bonus content by Brother Ali: https://www.brotherali.com/join Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

One of the most uniquely defining voices in underground independent Hip Hop, Vast changed the landscape forever with his deep and quirky poetry on the El-P produced Definitive Jux album, The Cold Vein. This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers  Hear episodes early and ad-free, plus get access to exclusive music, videos, speeches, and bonus content by Brother Ali: https://www.brotherali.com/join Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Brother Ali reconnects with the Grammy award-winning prouder for Dr Dre, Jay-Z, Nipsey Hustle, and Drake who produced Ali’s 2012 album "Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color" and 2013’s "Left In The Deck" mixtape. This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers  Hear episodes early and ad-free, plus get access to exclusive music, videos, speeches, and bonus content by Brother Ali: https://www.brotherali.com/join  Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers Hear episodes early and ad-free, plus get access to exclusive music, videos, speeches, and bonus content by Brother Ali: https://www.brotherali.com/join Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

“May May” Ali is an author, educator, social worker, and the first-born daughter of the great Muhammad Ali. This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers Hear episodes early and ad-free, plus get access to exclusive music, videos, speeches, and bonus content by Brother Ali: https://www.brotherali.com/join Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

The beloved Philly hustler turned humanitarian MC talks maturity, manhood, and accountability. This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers Hear episodes early and ad-free, plus get access to exclusive music, videos, speeches, and bonus content by Brother Ali: https://www.brotherali.com/join Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Ramy is a Golden Globe Best Actor winning, Emmy-nominated director, screenwriter, actor, and comedian known best for his Hulu series “Ramy”. This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers Hear episodes early and ad-free, plus get access to exclusive music, videos, speeches, and bonus content by Brother Ali: https://www.brotherali.com/join Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Freeway kicked in the door as Roc-A-Fella’s lyrical assassin at the height of its reign. He’s unleashed a 20-year catalog of certified classics, becoming one of the culture’s most respected and beloved MC’s. Free and Ali pick up on their decade-plus friendship in The City of Brotherly Love.  This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers Hear episodes early and ad-free, plus get access to exclusive music, videos, speeches, and bonus content by Brother Ali: https://www.brotherali.com/join Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

The continuation of our in-depth conversation with Ant takes us into the development of Atmosphere and his professional career in music. This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers Hear episodes early and ad-free, plus get access to exclusive music, videos, speeches, and bonus content by Brother Ali: https://www.brotherali.com/join Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

A conversation with the producer of Atmosphere and Brother Ali in his South Minneapolis basement studio. This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers Hear episodes early and ad-free, plus get access to exclusive music, videos, speeches, and bonus content by Brother Ali: https://www.brotherali.com/join Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Brother Ali reflects on spending Eid in Minneapolis. This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers Hear episodes early and ad-free, plus get access to exclusive music, videos, speeches, and bonus content by Brother Ali: https://www.brotherali.com/join Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Preach is the trailblazing pioneer for Muslims in comedy. Hear his incredible journey of launching the groundbreaking Allah Made Me Funny tour, mentorships with Dick Gregory & Imam W. Deen Mohammed, and perseverance through spearheading an entire subgenre of comedy. This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers Hear episodes early and ad-free, plus get access to exclusive music, videos, speeches, and bonus content by Brother Ali: https://www.brotherali.com/join Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Part two of our conversation with the Travelers Podcast producer finds us diving into his artistic works, community organizing, and media justice. This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers  Hear episodes early and ad-free, plus get access to exclusive music, videos, speeches, and bonus content by Brother Ali: https://www.brotherali.com/join  Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

We finally turn the mic on musician, DJ, community media advocate, and Travelers Podcast producer BK-One! This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers  Hear episodes early and ad-free, plus get access to exclusive music, videos, speeches, and bonus content by Brother Ali: https://www.brotherali.com/join  Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

The man who took Hip Hop’s baby pictures reflects on what it means for communities to authentically tell our own stories. This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers  To hear episodes early and ad-free, plus get access to exclusive music, videos, speeches, and bonus content by Brother Ali: https://www.brotherali.com/join  Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Sean and Ali bond over the quest to spotlight our common humanity through culture & conversation. This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers To hear episodes early and ad-free, plus get access to exclusive music, videos, speeches, and bonus content by Brother Ali: https://www.brotherali.com/join Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

One of Hip Hop’s most beloved radio hosts, authors, and directors joins Ali to talk about his new children’s book, “Aim High, Little Giant, Aim High”. You can find Bobbito's new book here: https://wearelittlegiants.com/products/aim-high-little-giant-aim-high-by-bobbito-garcia This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers  To hear episodes early and ad-free, plus get access to exclusive music, videos, speeches, and bonus content by Brother Ali: https://www.brotherali.com/join  Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Respected Twin Cities MC and long-time co-collaborator MaLLy visits Brother Ali in Istanbul to reflect on American society and the journey toward healing. This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers  To hear episodes early and ad-free, plus get access to exclusive music, videos, speeches, and bonus content by Brother Ali: https://www.brotherali.com/join  Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

The legendary Bay Area MC/Educator crafted the Hip Hop classic “The Life” and toured as a member of Digital Underground before stepping away from the spotlight to earn a master's in education from Oxford University. This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Slug talks about the amazing new Atmosphere album “So Many Other Realities Exist Simultaneously”. This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers  To hear episodes early and ad-free, plus get access to exclusive music, videos, speeches, and bonus content by Brother Ali: https://www.brotherali.com/join  Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

As the month of Ramadan comes to a close, Ali reflects on its lessons and openings. This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Brother Ali pulls up a chair to share thoughts on the purpose and meaning of life. This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Brother Ali's series of Ramadan reflections from the city of Istanbul continues. This is as up close and personal as it gets. This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers Check out all of the episodes and clips from The Travelers Podcast: https://podlink.to/TravelersPodcast Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Brother Ali reflects on the importance of sincerity during the month of Ramadan in Istanbul. This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Brother Ali’s reflections on Ramadan in Istanbul. This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

On the doorstep of Ramadan, Brother Ali reflects on living our highest purpose. This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

The Iconic DJ known around the world for bringing together musical genres and communities with two turntables and a mic. He's rocked with everyone from Hip Hop pioneers, to chart topping household names. most notably in his collaboration with LL Cool J on stage and Rock The Bells Radio. This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers   Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast  Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Beloved MC and Producer Oddisee has one of the most unique stories you’ve ever heard and one of the most balanced perspectives in music. He spent his childhood in affluent suburbs, inner-city poverty, and traditional homes in Sudan. This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers   Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast  Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

You may recognize him from Disney’s Ms. Marvel, or the stand-up comedy special Allah Made Me Funny, but Azhar is known behind the scenes as The Comedy Whisperer, writing and producing major series, specials, and material for some of the biggest comedians in the game. He’s also one of the most unique people in the world and one of Ali’s closest friends.    This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast  Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Meet the studio engineer who helped to shape the Twin Cities sound by recording and mixing pivotal projects for Atmosphere, Brother Ali, POS, and Dessa just to name a few.    This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers   Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast  Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Hasan Minhaj is a celebrated comedian, writer, producer, and political commentator. His groundbreaking series Patriot Act and comedy specials Homecoming King and King’s Jester are streaming on Netflix. Hasan and Ali chop it up about seeking sincerity in a world that rewards narcissism.    This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers   Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast   Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Brother Ali chops it up with the Rhymesayers co-founder who brought the artists together and built the blueprint for the movement.    This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers   Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast  Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

World-class MC, author, and educator Toni Blackman is the founder of Freestyle Union/Rhyme Like a Girl project and the United States’ first Hip Hop Ambassador. Ma Blackman taps in from her new home in Senegal to talk about her forthcoming book on the wisdom of the cypher.    This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers   Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast   Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

A Puerto Rican daughter of the Boogie Down Bronx, Zainab grew up mastering traditional dance by day and golden age Hip Hop by night. Upon converting to Islam, she traded in her private-jet decadent life as a celebrity trainer to travel the globe studying & teaching prophetic movement & nutrition.    This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers   Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast  Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

From his gangster gospel teenage days, to the Strange Music empire with Tech N9ne, to forming his Earhouse label, Krizz opens up like never before. The connection he shares with Ali is uncanny.    This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers   Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast  Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

His debut stand-up special, the independently produced “Spirituality Filthy”, drops next month on Kevin Hart’s 800 Pound Gorilla label. Mort and Ali chop it up about their artistic journeys and the importance of a strong creative community.    This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers   Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast  Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Letting you in on one of the monthly AMA episodes, usually for Caravan subscribers exclusively. This time fans take Ali to task for posting controversial figures and “silence” on current events.    This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers   Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast  Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

The outspoken enigma lyricist about whom Biggie literally said “I thought I was the illest”.  RA talks mentorship by Biz Markie, his writing process, and becoming an independent success after being blackballed by the record labels. This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers   Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast  Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

The Pittsburg revolutionary rhymer was taught by Harry Belefonte and mentored Wiz Khalifa & Mac Miller.  During the Jena Six struggle, he became a voice of the revolution by dropping weekly lyrical reports from the frontline and co-founded the 1Hood organization promoting community healing and empowerment through culture.    This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers   Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast  Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

For years, the St. Louis-bred powerhouse MC illuminated stages with his unique blend of hood, holy, and revolutionary music. But Tef Poe entered the world stage as one of the foremost voices in the Ferguson uprising demanding justice for Michael Brown.    This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers   Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast  Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

The revolutionary icon previews bone-chilling bars from his highly anticipated Middle Passage album and recounts heartfelt tales of building an orphanage in Afghanistan.    This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers   Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast  Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

On the 30th anniversary of Spike Lee’s biopic about Malcolm X, Brother Ali relives the inspiration of the pilgrimage by returning to Mecca.    This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers   Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast  Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

In public, he’s a force of nature. A powerfully poignant MC/Poet and fiercely independent founder of Strange Famous Records who earned a fan base through decades of pulling up a suitcase to his shows, controlling the crowd with no DJ, and selling his own merchandise hand-to-hand. In person, he’s caring and deeply introspective. This conversation is one for the books.  Head to www.strangefamous.com to check out merch and music, including the 20th anniversary edition of Personal Journals which dropped today! This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers   Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast  Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

She rose to the top of the marketing world by mastering her craft but became an icon by following her heart. Award-winning marketing strategist Amna Mirza shares the art of branding and why it’s necessary for speaking truth and doing good.    This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers   Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast  Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Eligh is a beloved MC, producer, and visual artist from the iconic Living Legends crew. His intimate songwriting has given us a front row seat for his life’s journey through addiction, sobriety, healing, and parenthood. He can rap his ass off too.    This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers   Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast  Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

In the midst of pandemic lockdowns and in the wake of the 2020 uprising, the Twin Cities music scene underwent what some call cancel culture. Brother Ali shares reflections on a community turned against itself.    This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers   Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast  Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Visionary thinker, writer and healer adrienne maree brown has written a host of incredible offerings, including "Emergent Strategy" and “We Will Not Cancel Us And Other Dreams of Transformative Justice”. adrienne’s perspective is deeply rooted in loving lineage & community.    This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers   Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Dr. Ebony is the Psychologist and Food Relationship Strategist who inspired Brother Ali’s wellness journey. She’s also the creator of the My Therapy Cards series and host of the Food Is Not Bae Podcast.    This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation, Inner-City Muslim Action Network, and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers   Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

This week’s episode is a live recording from Brother Ali’s VIP Q&A sessions in Minneapolis. The conversation runs the gamut from art and culture to race and mental health.    This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation, Inner-City Muslim Action Network, and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers   Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast   Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Not only is he Jay-Z’s personal engineer (recording him exclusively since 1999), concert DJ, and musical director, Young Guru is a consigliere and spiritual advisor. This is what it looks like when the village raises a master who impacts the world. Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers

On the heels of his two hilarious Netflix specials, years of touring with Dave Chappelle, and an upcoming role in Black Adam (alongside The Rock), Houston-raised Palestinian-American comedian Mo Amer wrote and starred in a compellingly dope series about his life and family called “Mo”. Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers

Here’s a bonus segment from this week’s conversation with Pharoahe that didn’t end up in the full episode. Join the Caravan at https://www.brotherali.com/join for access to bonus materials like this, exclusive merchandise, early access to new music by Brother Ali, and more.     Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

One of the greatest lyricists of all time opens up about developing his ingenious rhyme style and the tragic tension of delivering divine art in a soulless industry. Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation, Inner-City Muslim Action Network, and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers

Brother Ali opens up about moving his family halfway around the world in the midst of the pandemic and life in Istanbul as an expat. Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast  Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Mike Eagle is a celebrated MC, Podcaster, Producer and Comedy Writer from The Southside of Chicago. This episode of The Travelers Podcast is one half of a long form conversation between Mike & Ali, the other half appearing on this week’s episode of Mike’s “Secret Skin” podcast. This episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/travelers   Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast  Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

The DJ/Producer for the legendary Boogie Down Productions and brother of KRS-ONE talks about his insightful and revealing memoir, “My Brother’s Name Is Kenny”. Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast  Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

On this special episode, sponsored by our friends at Zakat Foundation & BetterHelp, Brother Ali opens up like never before about his journey with mental health and wellness. Get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp, while supporting the team behind The Travelers Podcast:  https://www.BetterHelp.com/travelers Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast  Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Personal photographer for Dave Chappelle & Lenny Kravitz, collaborator with Quincy Jones & Quentin Tarantino, and iconic designer Mathieu Bitton (aka CandyTMan) talks about the spiritual role of passion and destiny in becoming great.   Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast  Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Kiese Laymon is Brother Ali’s favorite author of our generation. This is their first time meeting, but they talk like old friends -- discussing hip hop, "fat boy soul", and the ways that they were deeply influenced by each other's work.   Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast  Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Mokhtar is the super-fly Yemeni-American community organizer who risked his life to trace and revitalize the origins of the world’s most beloved beverage. Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast  Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Shane Atkinson is the white Muslim Imam & Chaplain from Mississippi who’s the subject of a documentary film, “Redneck Muslim”. His journey has taken him from physical altercations with the grandfather who taught him how to tie a noose, to holding community space for working-class white southerners using Islam to heal and eradicate racism. Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast   Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

As lead MC, songwriter, and producer of Arrested Development, Speech brought a life-giving message that the world embraced with open arms. But the music industry (and even part of the HIp Hop community) weren’t so receptive. Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Vinnie is a groundbreaking MC whose words are tatted on Hip Hop enthusiasts around the world.  This conversation is extremely real, and we're grateful for all that he shares. Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

In the second half of our in-depth conversation with Murs, we learn about the early days of independent touring, building community, and the ethos behind the legendary Paid Dues festival. Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Iconic Los Angeles MC, festival curator, and educator Murs opens up about bringing worlds together in his identity, community, and Hip Hop culture.   Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast   Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Amanda is an accomplished actor, writer, comedian, author, MC, singer, poet, and commentator.  But her greatest achievement is her dedication to telling the truth.   Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Don’t let Locksmith’s jaw-dropping freestyle sessions distract you from his unique story, incredible songwriting, and intensely personal artistic vision. Lock opens up with Ali about it all, and you’ve got a front row seat. Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast   Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Grammy-nominated poet, television & film writer, and producer Amir Sulaiman chops it up with Ali about the inner journey of an artist.   This episode was filmed by PASSERINE (www.passerine.us) Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast   Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Real-time, out-loud reflection on last week’s episode with bestselling author, racialized trauma expert, and Brother Ali’s therapist, Resmaa Menakem. If you haven’t heard that episode yet, you’ll want to circle back and check it out. Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Resmaa is a bestselling author, educator, and Brother Ali’s therapist. Their conversation is exuberantly joyful, emotional, and profoundly healing. Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast      Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Part two of our conversation with indie Hip Hop icon Slug finds him opening up about the formation of Atmosphere and his relationship with the late Eyedea. Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast      Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Underground Hip Hop icon Slug of Atmosphere opens up about his childhood, race, and growth as a songwriter. Check out all of the episodes and clips from The Travelers Podcast: https://podlink.to/TravelersPodcast Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Imam Zaid Shakir was hand-selected by Muhammad Ali to be at his bedside at the time of his death and lead his funeral service. He co-founded the first accredited Islamic college in America and tops annual lists of the world’s most influential Muslim leaders. So why haven’t most Americans heard of him? Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast    Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

In part two of our Travelers Tour Ask Me Anything series, Ali opens up about his conversion to and experience in Islam. Check out all of the episodes and clips from The Travelers Podcast: https://podlink.to/TravelersPodcast  Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast  Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Brother Ali reflects on listeners’ questions, leading him on a journey through laughter, tears, and musical insights.     Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast   Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Best known for her “Blue-Eyes Brown-Eyes” exercise, anti-racist educator Jane Elliot reflects on her 50-year career of death threats and breakthroughs. Check out all of the episodes and clips from The Travelers Podcast: https://podlink.to/TravelersPodcast Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Maimouna Youssef is one of the most talented and profound artists of our time. The Afro-Indigenous, Grammy-nominated MC/vocalist drops gems about her unique journey as an independent powerhouse.   Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast   Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Grammy-nominated singer/percussionist Stokley Williams chops it up about his classics with Mint Condition, his relationship with Prince, and his educator/community leader father. Check out all of the episodes and clips from The Travelers Podcast: https://podlink.to/TravelersPodcast  Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast  Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

One of Hip Hop’s most masterful MC’s, Sa-Roc, shares her life’s story. Hear how the reconciling of opposites (crack-era DC streets & Pan-African community school, spiritual Jazz & 90’s alt rock) molded one of the most eclectic artists of the past decade.   Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast   Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Iconic Hip Hop legend Chuck D drops gems on the battle for creativity in the digital age, Rap as “love music”, and the importance of mentorship lineages in artist development. Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast   Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar reflects on civil war and the importance of human connection & reconciliation in the fight for justice. Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: www.brotherali.com/podcast   Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise:  www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Brother Ali speaks with Minnesota Attorney General and former US Congressman Keith Ellison about his Detroit roots and historical career in public service.    Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: www.brotherali.com/podcast   Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Beloved professor, philosopher, author, and icon Dr. Cornel West joins Brother Ali to explore the roles of art, culture, and spirituality in the journey to justice. Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast      Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

"A human being is a collection of stories."  Brother Ali opens up about the experiences that have defined his journey and shaped his perspective. Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

Host Brother Ali gives us a preview of what’s to come in early 2022. Make sure to subscribe and share with your loved ones so you’re in the loop when weekly episodes begin to drop. The Travelers Podcast will be on tour beginning in March! Details and super fly podcast merch available at www.BrotherAli.com