The Travelers Podcast with Brother Ali

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Respected Hip Hop artist, activist, and Muslim community leader Brother Ali explores life’s journey with cultural icons, spiritual masters, and thought leaders from across the globe. We’re all co-travelers in the adventure of life. Ali brings us up close and personal with those special people who help light the way.

Recent Episodes
  • On Tour with DJ Abilities!
    Apr 7, 2025 – 03:12:07
  • Ramadan Refuge (Deportation Update)
    Apr 1, 2025 – 01:28:49
  • Deported & Separated From My Family
    Mar 24, 2025 – 01:11:57
  • Health Journey was CRACKIN, Until…
    Mar 5, 2025 – 01:21:35
  • Michael “Mello” Tolle
    Feb 24, 2025 – 01:59:14
  • We're Finally Here!
    Feb 17, 2025 – 01:00:34
  • Legendary Visual Artist Brent Rollins
    Feb 11, 2025 – 02:11:27
  • B+ Continued
    Feb 3, 2025 – 01:20:56
  • Brian "B+" Cross
    Jan 27, 2025 – 01:38:45
  • The Sweetest of it All - MaLLy
    Jan 13, 2025 – 03:14:56
  • Ant Returns to The Travelers Podcast!
    Jan 6, 2025 – 02:48:59
  • Processing the Satisfied Soul Tour
    Dec 30, 2024 – 01:43:02
  • Sermon in South Central
    Dec 3, 2024 – 00:38:30
  • Adisa Banjoko
    Nov 25, 2024 – 02:09:20
  • Blueprint
    Oct 14, 2024 – 02:24:16
  • The Greatest Beats of All Time?
    Oct 1, 2024 – 01:36:32
  • Sued, Threatened, and Conned...Ended up Friends
    Sep 24, 2024 – 01:22:58
  • Going On Tour with Ant!
    Sep 9, 2024 – 01:23:22
  • BK-One Dropped a New Album!
    Sep 2, 2024 – 01:31:22
  • Seeker's Guide to Istanbul Pt. 2
    Aug 5, 2024 – 00:41:48
  • A Seeker’s Guide to Istanbul pt.1
    Jul 31, 2024 – 01:05:55
  • Sage Francis Returns!
    Jul 22, 2024 – 01:54:14
  • How to Die Writing a Song
    Jul 15, 2024 – 00:49:36
  • Comedian Aamer Rahman
    Jul 8, 2024 – 02:26:14
  • Summer Of Guests
    Jul 2, 2024 – 02:37:04
  • Brother J of X-Clan
    Jun 17, 2024 – 02:05:47
  • Tim Wise
    Jun 3, 2024 – 02:39:50
  • Forgive Everyone?
    May 27, 2024 – 02:19:28
  • Imam Omar Suleiman
    May 6, 2024 – 01:28:48
  • The New Album is Here!
    Apr 29, 2024 – 01:49:50
  • Rhymesayers' Design Guru Al Everson
    Apr 15, 2024 – 02:18:47
  • Exploring "Love & Service" Track-by-Track
    Apr 8, 2024 – 01:30:46
  • Love & Service w/ Producer unJUST
    Apr 1, 2024 – 01:47:02
  • We're Not Alone
    Mar 25, 2024 – 01:35:12
  • Celebrating 100 Episodes with BK-One
    Mar 18, 2024 – 01:25:59
  • The Truth About "Cadillac"
    Mar 11, 2024 – 01:19:19
  • Grandpa Jack Saw It...
    Feb 26, 2024 – 01:50:08
  • New Year, New Music, New Chapter
    Feb 19, 2024 – 01:41:49
  • New Year’s Tears
    Jan 4, 2024 – 01:34:05
  • Check-In From The Road (Full Video)
    Dec 25, 2023 – 01:05:56
  • #WEOUTCHEA with Sunn m'Cheaux (FULL VIDEO)
    Dec 18, 2023 – 01:51:39
  • Dangerous Questions with Dee-1 (Full Video)
    Dec 11, 2023 – 01:19:35
  • The Meaning of Home with Gabriel Teodros
    Dec 4, 2023 – 02:14:48
  • The Village Auntie (Full Video)
    Nov 27, 2023 – 01:45:01
  • Marlon Craft (Full Video)
    Nov 25, 2023 – 02:20:56
  • Lowkey (Full Video)
    Nov 13, 2023 – 01:46:51
  • Love Is the Currency
    Nov 6, 2023 – 01:53:33
  • In The Face of Nightmares
    Nov 1, 2023 – 01:44:49
  • Seeking Self: Inside & Out
    Oct 26, 2023 – 01:25:51
  • Prayer of The Oppressed
    Oct 17, 2023 – 01:28:44
Recent Reviews
  • Dfxtive
    Just a fellow traveler.
    Bismillah. I give thanks for being able to connect with Brother Ali though this podcast. His words and his story has helped me through some very difficult times in my life. Hamdullah for everything you do my brother please keep doing what you are doing and sharing your light.
  • EmPeeElEss
    Amazing People & Stores
    Unique people with incredible perspectives
  • simsaljar
    This is the podcast my soul needed
    Asalamualaikum wa rahmatullah wa barakatu brother! I have listened to you for nearly 20 years, Uncle Sam Dam was the first song I played in my first car, and this was before I ever became Muslim. Since then I’ve adored you on a whole nother level. May Allah increase you here and the hereafter, keep using your platform to spread the good message and the good vibes
  • happylistener1000!
    Kind wise genuine
    I love Brother Ali (and Brendan). I’m glad they are here and doing what they do. Brother Ali is wise, kind, and genuine. If you like hip hop, want to learn about Islam, or simply have space for a good real person, you are gonna love this podcast.
  • NickKoneyNot2012
    Much love and nothing but
    Gonna be honest, I’m anything but unbiased when it comes to Brother Ali. I listen to at least one of his albums a week and enjoy his music to no end. This podcast is definitely a more personal one, with plenty of anecdotes and focusing on real life experiences. I find his talks about politics, spirituality, and religion fascinating. If i had one complaint it’s that i don’t have his number to text and ask him to further explain things. It’s a great listen. Special shout out to the SaRoc episode! She’s an amazing MC and sounds like a equally amazing person. Also C. West for prez!!!
  • jamespina
    It’s what we need
    This podcast is an amazing example of humanity. Brother Ali interviews from the heart, leaving us with a sense of the person he is interviewing and himself. This podcast will touch your heart and simulate the mind.
  • MileHighRyda
    Beautiful. Educational. Uplifting.
    From the first episode, this podcast is honest, enlightening, uplifting, and simply well made with thought and care. I find myself wanting to listen to the ads because Brother Ali is so heartfelt and genuine. All my sincerest gratitude and praise to Brother Ali, BK-One, and the crew!
  • GRaisch
    Genuine, heartfelt podcast
    Long time fan of Brother. First went to one your shows when I was 14, last time I saw you was was in a small little bar in Avon CO called Agave (which was an amazing experience) I truly enjoy all your music and will continue to listen in the years to come. Just now listening to the podcast for the first time over the last few days and I love it. The positivity, the kind words and messages sent out to all of us. The true sincerity behind the words you speak touches us all. Thank you for this podcast and I will make sure to share it with my loved ones. Much love!
  • WaffleCarAllstar
    Ripple Effect!
    Peace and Love. I heard the Brother Ali ep of the DTFH Pod, and migrated over. Great guests, great Dolo ep’s. Keep it up. Oh yeah, I did see Ali perform at Strummer’s in Fresno, Ca a few years back. Great Show also!
  • Davidpawilliams
    It’s like Dawah, Thikr and entertainment all in one podcast!
    MashAllah! Really enjoying this. Keep doing your thing! May Allah bless and reward you 🤲🏾
  • ahahahayes
    Great listen
    Really liked the interview with Slug
  • Dasia vu
    Excellent!!
    Someone sent this to me to check out and now I am hooked.
  • JessieF.E
    Can’t Get Enough
    Randomly listened to one podcast bc of guest, author Kiese Laymon. Now, I’m all in. Refreshing, honest, open, unique. Brother Ali has a soothing voice and delivers his thoughts in a calming cadence. Topics and guests range from the big hip hop greats, the underground rap scene, social justice, arts and culture, and religion. I am so happy to have found this, and wonder how I had previously missed this amazing artist- his albums slap too. Better late than never, and thank you to Brother Ali for this podcast.
  • north_fork_native7
    Heart & Soul through Spoken Word
    This is more than just a podcast. A great representation on keeping the oral tradition of sharing wisdom & knowledge alive. Very informative, very intimate, & very recommended. Gratitude Brother for taking us on these travels with you.
  • Ré B
    For Heart and Mind
    I need to start scribbling notes throughout each episode because I learn about a million things from the lessons contained in every other sentence. Brother Ali is in his element on the mic here, and inspires a similar kind of joy, inspiration, love, human connection, and knowledge that emanates from his music. For all seekers, thinkers, feelers, and travelers. ❤️
  • mJw511
    Dig This!
    This is the type of podcast I had hoped for from Brother Ali. Conversational. Spiritual. Insightful. Thoughtful. Often times I even find myself laughing out loud too. The couple of naysayers doing reviews strike me as odd. I mean, no one is above criticism, but the criticisms in those cases seem out of place and, truthfully, mean spirited. Both in the sense that they are saying that, for their own comfort, Ali should deny and hide parts of who he is. To the agnostic: do you. Let Ali do him. He’s not trying to convert you. To the critic upset about Ali’s views on America: please, I implore you, read some history. See how it informs the now. America is not above reproach and criticism. Never will be. It’s place in the world is bloody. Learn that, please. Back to the positive. Ali, bless you for speaking your truths. Keep on! One love! -The dude in the Public Enemy shirt in Burlington, Vermont a few years ago.
  • Doughgirl78
    All The Gratitude
    All the gratitude in the whole world to Brother Ali and his guests. This podcast is incredibly insightful, thought provoking and gives me hope and strength for the future of this world. Ali has always brought words of comfort and understanding to my ears through his music and I am thoroughly grateful for him introducing me to so many of his teachers and mentors. I am forever grateful that he shares these conversations about hip hop, humanity, love and compassion.
  • Tony36473837373
    I had high hopes
    He has nothing good to say about America yet, America and it’s values helped him get to where he’s at. How many successful rappers do you see coming out of socialist countries?
  • DaveRoc
    Excellence
    Insightful, fantastic and definitely is a calming influence on my mindset.
  • Trompe Le Paul
    Incredible
    Brother Ali has a heart of gold and is one of the smartest people you will ever hear. Every episode of this podcast is a blessing. Dive in! You won’t regret it
  • MIDoggett
    Healing
    I love the episodes with the interviews. You are improving every time as an interviewer. But I have to say, these episodes where it’s just you and you only are absolute treasures to behold. Since there isn’t a guest, I become the guest in my head and find myself saying things back to you in earnest agreement, or laughing with you, or sometimes crying with you. As you continue this beautiful podcast journey, please keep in mind that anytime you can’t arrange to have a guest, we are more than happy to just sit back and let you be you. As you continue in your therapy, it’s only going to get better. Peace and love, and thank you.
  • flambourine
    Beautiful conversations with a beautiful soul
    If you’ve been a Brother Ali fan, these conversations will feel familiar and enlightening in the way his music does. If you are new to this man’s art, you will find many joyous and challenging moments within this podcast. If you are looking for discussions on artistry, Islam, the soul and the heart, hip hop, culture, humor, activism, and other subjects related to living an intentional life, you are in the right place.
  • ThisNeedsToEndNow
    I am who I am because somebody loved me
    Brother Ali is that person. He has always shown love to everyone around him. From New Years Eve shows and dance parties at 5th street entry, to allowing me the opportunity to propose to my wife on stage in Seattle, Brother Ali has always held a safe space to show up as our true selves and freely show love to one another. This podcast is a continuation of this love with incredible guests and is one of the few podcasts where a genuine, real, honest conversation can happen without fear of judgement. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate this. One Love!
  • tootbook
    Outstanding
    Words don’t do justice to the energy Brother Ali puts out in this world. Absolutely beautiful.
  • hobucket
    B Ali is the truth!
    Simply amazing!
  • JJD Gardner
    Heartfelt
    Two episodes in and I’m crying, laughing, challenged and feeling a huge dose of inspiration. Thank you Brother Ali for opening your heart, turning on your microphone and inviting your friends, elders and fellow artists to tell these stories and share this wisdom. This podcast is pure gold. Even the commercials for the sponsors are dope.
  • G-BOO!
    The way some people speak IS MUSIC.
    I never thought I would enjoy this OR ANY Podcast for that matter THIS MUCH. I replay the episodes the way I play my favorite songs, and make it a point to check out the sponsors. Brother Ali is sharing a more direct, intimate and intentional side with his fans. I AM IMMENSELY GRATEFUL. Looking forward to Being. Co Traveler on This Journey.
  • angelachristineg
    Felt alienated with so much religion ♥️Brother Ali tho
    I love Brother Ali, and respect his religious views and realize they bleed into his music… but I couldn’t listen to more than a couple of minutes because it was saturated with his religion. Don’t get me wrong - it’s not that he’s Muslim. It’s that I feel any religious views should be kept personal. I am agnostic and would loved to have heard the podcast, but felt alienated.
  • Seandammit
    Gems gems gems
    Ali is an incredible host and interviewer. So much knowledge is dropped by him and his guests. A very refreshing and positive perspective
  • ThaLZA
    Loving it!
    Really love hearing Ali speak his mind. The podcast world has been blessed! So many great guests.
  • M A-M
    Intimate, educational, inspiring
    Like an extension of his music, Brother Ali’s podcast rests at the intersection of faith, intellect, historical knowledge and compassion. Ultimately this is a podcast about humanity. The humanity of the guests, the humanity of Brother Ali and the humanity of us all.
  • Aïdah
    This is Special
    “A human being is a collection of stories…” Travelers Podcast with our dear beloved Brother Ali is special. Each episode is beautiful, powerful, heartbreaking, and inspiring. It’s worth listening to every minute (even the parts about the sponsorships). Brother Ali has speaks with intention and grace, and what a blessing to bear witness. Blessings upon blessings.
  • liller19
    Seminal storyteller
    Longtime fan of Brother Ali’s music — a fan of his message via storytelling. Now hooked on the smooth sound of his voice and his story/message on this podcast.
  • At55
    BROTHER ALI
    The podcast is as great as I imagined it would be! Congrats on this new endeavor. Keep blessing us.
  • Amp ease
    Looking forward to the travels
    I’ve enjoyed your message for sometime. Thanks for sharing your experiences
  • fhdjsisihd
    For the love of love
    Thank you Brother
  • Adam Meyers
    Thoughtful conversations
    Brother Ali does a great job of exposing the gems of each of his guests and sharing some of his own. Can’t wait to hear more episodes.
  • Wellstoner
    Give me more.
    I always look forward to hearing you speak, your perspective and insight. Never get enough of Brother Ali.
  • pnwseabass
    Can’t wait for this light to shine! Curious like a toddler on the guests!!
    Awesome!
  • mary ann appigney
    Amazing favorite rapper got podcast
    Can wait. Listen podcast
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