The Seeds

• Hasan Piker Breaks Down Streaming, Socialism, and Internet Hate | The Seeds with Alana Hadid

  In this episode, host Alana Hadid sit down with Hasan Piker — political streamer, political commentator, and king of thirst traps — to talk about the day-to-day behind streaming, dodging online death threats, and the role of luck in life. From his early days working in Hollywood to becoming one of the internet’s most-watched political voices, Hasan shares unfiltered stories about burnout, fighting with Donald Trump and Elon Musk, and that one time he accidentally created chaos on stream with a wild slip-up. Plus, a surprise arm wrestling contest. Chapters:00:00 Discovering a Shared Past00:22 SKIP INTRO00:58 Life as a Club Promoter02:38 Academic Pursuits and Cultural Insights03:06 Arm Wrestling Challenge05:29 A Day in the Life of a Streamer09:47 Balancing Work and Social Life15:28 Speed Round: Quick Questions22:23 Unexpected Follower Drama22:41 Favorite Conspiracy Theories24:24 Constitutional Amendments and Enforcing Laws25:31 Embarrassing Stream Moments26:33 Audience Demographics and Influences28:44 Death Threats and Online Harassment32:25 Socialism and Wealth Misconceptions39:24 Future Goals and Personal Life41:21 Tasting Palestinian Knafeh47:48 Final Thoughts and Farewell*Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of Dustlight Productions, Watermelon Pictures, or any of their affiliates, employees, officers, or representatives. These companies do not endorse or take responsibility for any statements made during the podcast.Follow the Show: 📸 Instagram: @theseedsfm 🎥 Presented by Watermelon Pictures 🎙️ Produced by Dustlight ProductionsFollow Alana Hadid: IG: @lanzybear TikTok: @alanahadidFollow Hasan Piker: IG: @hasandpikerCredits:Host – Alana HadidShowrunner & Executive Producer – Misha EucephExecutive Producers – Badie Ali, Hamza AliAssociate Producer – Munir AtallaProducer & Researcher – Sarah MoawadEditor, DP, & Sound Engineer – Mike O’BrienIntro Sequence Director – Mahnoor EucephProduction Designer – Kendra BradaniniArt Assistant – Noor SalimDesign – Alicia TatoneComposer – Andy ClausenIntro Colorist – Chehade BoulosTech – Randy BurgessMarketing – Kristina Ferris & Daniela SapkarSpecial thanks: Lighthouse Studios, Jack Menzies, Gordy Michie, Isabella Calderon, Sammy Strittmatter, Chrissy Maron, Sara Mengesha, Edwin Henry.#TheSeeds #HasanPiker #AlanaHadid #Twitch #Streaming #Socialism #Communism #Politics #DonaldTrump #ElonMusk #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #Turkish #YoungTurks #ThirstTraps #WorkingOut

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• How Palestine Transformed Poppy Liu of Hit Show, Hacks | The Seeds with Alana Hadid

  In the very first episode of The Seeds, host Alana Hadid sits down with Poppy Liu (they/she) — actor, doula, and activist — to talk about ancestry, speaking out for Gaza, postpartum rituals, immigration and motherhood.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Poppy00:22 SKIP INTRO00:36 The Chicken Saga Begins01:15 Sitting the Month Tradition02:32 Chicken Trauma and Survival06:35 Citizen App and Archery08:56 Poppy's Identity and Self-Description11:00 Childhood and Cultural Transitions15:43 Diaspora and Longing for Homeland23:52 Palestine and Political Awakening28:12 The Hypocrisy of Selective Activism29:55 Motherhood and Activism31:46 Family and Political Alignment34:13 Becoming a Doula36:42 Speed Round45:30 Chicken Farming Adventures48:57 Final Thoughts and FarewellFollow the Show 📸 Instagram: @theseedsfm 🎥 Presented by Watermelon Pictures - www.watermelonpictures.com 🎙️ Produced by Dustlight Productions - https://dustlight.coFollow Alana HadidIG: @lanzybearTikTok: @alanahadidFollow Poppy LiuIG: @poppyliuCreditsHost – Alana HadidShowrunner & Executive Producer – Misha EucephExecutive Producers – Badie Ali, Hamza AliAssociate Producer – Munir AtallaProducer & Researcher – Sarah MoawadEditor, DP, & Sound Engineer – Mike O’BrienIntro Sequence Director – Mahnoor EucephProduction Designer – Kendra BradaniniArt Assistant – Noor SalimDesign – Alicia TatoneComposer – Andy ClausenIntro Colorist – Chehade BoulosMarketing – Kristina Ferris & Daniela Sapkar Special thanks: Lighthouse Studios, Jack Menzies, Gordy Michie, Isabella Calderon, Sammy Strittmatter, Chrissy Maron, Sara Mengesha, Edwin Henry.DisclaimerThe views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of Dustlight Productions, Watermelon Pictures, or any of their affiliates, employees, officers, or representatives. These companies do not endorse or take responsibility for any statements made during the podcast.

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• The Seeds - Trailer

  Every story starts with a seed.Alana Hadid is on a mission to dig into the tiny, weird, wonderful moments that shape us — one lighthearted, vulnerable, and deep conversation at a time.The Seeds is where artists, activists, and icons open up like you’ve never heard them before.This season, Alana (IG) sits down with:Hasan Piker (IG | YouTube)Mona Chalabi (IG) Aja Monet (IG) Kendrick Sampson (IG) Melissa Barrera (IG)Poppy Liu (IG)We get into childhood memories, big feels, late-night thoughts, early crushes, politics, love, art — the real stuff. So pull up a seat.🎧 New episodes every Tuesday, starting June 4 Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.––––––––––––––––Presented byWatermelon Pictures → @watermelonpictures | watermelonpictures.comProduced byDustlight Productions → @dustlight_co | dustlight.co––––––––––––––––CreditsHost – Alana HadidShowrunner & Executive Producer – Misha Euceph (IG, Tik Tok)Executive Producers – Badie Ali, Hamza AliAssociate Producer - Munir AtallaProducer & Researcher – Sarah MoawadEditor, DP, & Sound Engineer – Mike O’BrienConsulting Director, Intro Sequence – Mahnoor EucephProduction Designer – Kendra BradaniniArt Assistant – Noor SalimBranding & Design – Alicia TatoneComposer – Andy ClausenIntro Sequence Colorist – Chehade BoulosPR & Marketing – Kristina Ferris & Daniela SapkarSpecial thanks to Lighthouse Studios, Jack Menzies, Gordy Michie, Isabella Calderon, Sammy Strittmatter, Chrissy Maron, Sara Mengesha, Edwin Henry.

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