Blood Brothers

Tadgh Hickey, an Irish stand‑up comedian, writer and pro‑Palestine campaigner, recounts joining the Sumud flotilla and being held in Israeli prison. He reflects on travels to Iran, Qatar and Lebanon, the mainstreaming of far‑right politics and social media power, rising ethno‑nationalism in Ireland, and his 11‑year sobriety and how fatherhood shapes his activism.

Bushra Shaikh, a British Muslim broadcaster and commentator known for outspoken takes on Islamophobia and foreign policy, talks about rising anti-Muslim hatred in Britain. She discusses belonging, colonial roots of migration, platform incentives that monetise bigotry, her trip to Iran and perceptions there. The conversation also examines Sunni-Shia solidarity, regional geopolitics and risks of wider conflict.

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the editor-in-chief and co-founder of 5Pillars, Roshan Muhammed Salih. Topics of discussion include: Roshan’s personal experience of Iran and Iranian people. How popular is the current leadership? Is Iran winning the war so far, and was this war inevitable? How much stockpile and capability does Iran have left, and do they have a nuclear bomb? Iran’s war strategy, the Straits of Hormuz, global economy and World War Three. Why is Roshan so optimistic about Iran’s military strategy when its leadership is being taken out and the country is being decimated? Is targeting GCC states legitimate, and are they secretly backing the war? What is the future of American bases in the region? How popular is Sunni support for Iran? Will Sunnis ever forgive Iran and Hezbollah over Syria and Iraq? Is Iran really fighting for Palestine or for itself? How will the war in Iran impact Shia communities in Britain and across the western diaspora? What is the end game for Iran, Israel and the U.S.? FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://x.com/5Pillarsuk Telegram: https://t.me/s/news5Pillars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews

Lowkey, political rapper, journalist and pro-Palestine activist, discusses Iran, Israel and shifting Middle East power dynamics. He examines Iran's asymmetric tactics, underground missile networks and drone warfare. He raises concerns about changing Gulf borders, the decline of US influence and Israel's regional ambitions. He also addresses rising far-right politics and state targeting of dissenting journalists.

A wide-ranging conversation about a streamer’s controversial club incident, bans and free speech. They debate ties between powerful figures, Epstein-linked networks, and political loyalties. Religion, conversion to Islam, Ramadan and faith struggles are explored. The chat also covers Christian nationalism, race in religion, US foreign policy and the politics of Palestine.

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with Muslim convert influencer and personal trainer, Brother Dowie from Al Rijal Fitness. Topics of discussion include: Growing up in Luton, and Dowie's experience of local Pakistani Muslims. Searching for truth, finding Islam, and family reaction. Erosion of British culture, breakdown of white families and immigration. Normalisation and mainstreaming of anti-Muslim/migrant racism. Rise of the far-right: Reform, Tommy Robinson, and interactions on construction sites. White British birth rates, civil war and engaging the far-right. Preparing to debate Liam Tuffs: Prophet's (saw) marriage to Aisha (ra), Sharia law and Muslims taking over Britain. SUPPORT MUSLIM FAMILIES: https://fundraise.hhugs.co.uk/bb2 FIND OUT MORE ABOUT HHUGS: https://hhugs.org.uk/  FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://x.com/5Pillarsuk Telegram: https://t.me/s/news5Pillars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent Ottoman historian, author and thinker, Dr. Yakoob Ahmed.   Topics of discussion include: 'Pan-Islam' and 'Islamism' - problematic framings and language. Caliph Abdulhamid II's vision of Islamic unity in the Muslim world. The Muslim ummah's Islamic identity, belonging and destiny. Understanding history and politics with an Islamic lens. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, neo-Ottomanism and the Turkish Republic. Gaza genocide, the nation state, AI, and an emerging multipolar world. Is romanticism and nostalgia necessary for Islamic revival? Buy Dr. Yakoob Ahmed’s book ‘Why History Matters’: https://www.kubepublishing.com/products/why-history-matters   SUPPORT MUSLIM FAMILIES: https://fundraise.hhugs.co.uk/bb1  FIND OUT MORE ABOUT HHUGS: https://hhugs.org.uk/  FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:   Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://x.com/5Pillarsuk Telegram: https://t.me/s/news5Pillars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews  

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with Dr Rahmeh Aladwan, one of the most witch-hunted medical professionals in Britain for her outspoken positions on Jewish supremacy and Palestinian liberation. Topics of discussion include: Why was Rahmeh initially investigated by the GMC? Rahmeh’s four arrests in six months for allegedly “stirring racial hatred” and “supporting terrorism”. Do Zionism and Israel represent most Jews? Are Jews a religious group, an ethnic group, or both? The censorship of criticism of Talmudic beliefs and Jewish religious justifications for Israeli policies such as “Greater Israel” and “Amalek”. Jihad in Islam and armed resistance under international law. Right vs left politics, alliances, safe spaces and cancel culture. Is the progressive liberal left anti-Islam? Is opposing usury considered “antisemitic”? FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://x.com/5Pillarsuk Telegram: https://t.me/s/news5Pillars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain travelled to the English city of Derby to speak with professional boxer and influencer, Ty Mitchell. Topics of discussion include: Born and raised in Derby, and the city's demographic makeup, Reasons for briefly relocating to Dubai. Confronting Tommy Robinson at Misfits event in Dubai. Why did Ty do it? People's feelings towards Tommy Robinson at the Misfits event in Dubai. Online reaction after from Muslims and non-Muslims. Racism, the far-right, British history, and grooming gangs. Far right spreading lies from the past: Did Ty commit murder? Finding Islam and Muslim converts in prison. Preparing for Ramadan and working towards a world title in 2026. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://x.com/5Pillarsuk Telegram: https://t.me/s/news5Pillars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the former leader of the far-right British Nationalist Party (BNP), Nick Griffin. Topics of discussion include: Why did Dilly and Nick's first podcast from December 2023 trigger the British political establishment and the pro-Israel lobby? The Zionist lobby, anti-Muslim propaganda, and a major shift in western public opinion against Israel. Who wants a civil war in Britain? Tommy Robinson, Professor David Betz and Colonel Richard Kemp. Who benefits from a civil war in Britain and across Europe? The American deep state and white European migration to the U.S. British Muslims, western foreign policy, remigration and a balkanised Britain. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://x.com/5Pillarsuk Telegram: https://t.me/s/news5Pillars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews