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 father, Geoff Rickly's stories of family legacy and rebellion, Dawn Richard's reflections on the im…

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-siblings from her father's side in Belize, contrasted with a close-knit Puerto Rican family on her moth…

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 to his influential music career with Superchunk and Merge Records. Mac shares personal stories abo…

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 in non-traditional households, and the unexpected bonds formed with both family and friends. Spoone…

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 records from the Soviet era. She shares poignant family stories of displacement, survival, and the s…

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 how these experiences shaped his understanding of family. He recounts his first encounter with music …

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 relationship with her father, and her journey to amplify the voices of women and non-gender conforming peo…

Hermanos Gutiérrez Discuss Their Brotherly Bond, Musical Beginnings, and Family Legacy

In this episode of Identified, host Nabil Ayers explores the deep familial connections and musical journey of the brothers Alejandro and Estevan Gutiérrez, known collectively as Hermanos Gutiérrez. The Gutiérrez brothers share insights into their childhood, the influence of their cultural heritage,…

Musician and Broadcaster Nabihah Iqbal on Uncovering Family Histories and Their Influence on Personal and Cultural Identity

In this episode of Identified, host Nabil Ayers interviews the accomplished musician and broadcaster Nabihah Iqbal. Nabihah reflects on her family history, untold stories from World War I and the Partition of India, and her own experiences growing up in a large immigrant family in London. She discu…

Musician Norman Brannon on Finding Family Among Hare Krishnas and Hardcore Music

In this episode of Identified, host Nabil Ayers sits down with musician Norman Brannon to explore his complex journey of identity and family. Norman delves into his difficult upbringing, his departure from home at 16, and his connection with Hare Krishnas. Following a life-changing accident, Norman…