The Seeds

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 Past
00:22 SKIP INTRO
00:58 Life as a Club Promoter
02:38 Academic Pursuits and Cultural Insights
03:06 Arm Wrestling Challenge
05:29 A Day in the Life of a Streamer
09:47 Balancing Work and Social Life
15:28 Speed Round: Quick Questions
22:23 Unexpected Follower Drama
22:41 Favorite Conspiracy Theories
24:24 Constitutional Amendments and Enforcing Laws
25:31 Embarrassing Stream Moments
26:33 Audience Demographics and Influences
28:44 Death Threats and Online Harassment
32:25 Socialism and Wealth Misconceptions
39:24 Future Goals and Personal Life
41:21 Tasting Palestinian Knafeh
47:48 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.

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 🎥 Presented by Watermelon Pictures
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 IG: @lanzybear
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Credits:
Host – Alana Hadid
Showrunner & Executive Producer – Misha Euceph
Executive Producers – Badie Ali, Hamza Ali
Associate Producer – Munir Atalla
Producer & Researcher – Sarah Moawad
Editor, DP, & Sound Engineer – Mike O’Brien
Intro Sequence Director – Mahnoor Euceph
Production Designer – Kendra Bradanini
Art Assistant – Noor Salim
Design – Alicia Tatone
Composer – Andy Clausen
Intro Colorist – Chehade Boulos
Tech – Randy Burgess
Marketing – Kristina Ferris & Daniela Sapkar
Special thanks: Lighthouse Studios, Jack Menzies, Gordy Michie, Isabella Calderon, Sammy Strittmatter, Chrissy Maron, Sara Mengesha, Edwin Henry.

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Creators and Guests

Host
Alana Hadid
Creative Director at Watermelon Pictures
Guest
Hasan Piker
Turkish-American online streamer, YouTuber, influencer, and left-wing political commentator

What is The Seeds?

Every story starts with a seed. Alana Hadid is on a mission to dig into the tiny, weird, wonderful moments that shape us — one silly, 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 sits down with folks like Hasan Piker (political firestarter), Mona Chalabi (Pulitzer Prize winning data queen), Aja Monet (award-winning poet of your dreams), Kendrick Sampson (activist/heartthrob, Insecure & I’m A Virgo), Melissa Barrera (hello, horror icon), and Poppy Liu (actual magic, Hacks). 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. Follow on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

Presented by Watermelon Pictures. Produced by Dustlight Productions.