Maliki Mardinali
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Maliki Mardinali has been mentioned in one podcast episode on This American Life (Jan 2026). He co-founded the troupe with Sharief and functions as the operational lead—permits, negotiations, and risk management—making him central to the conflict with local authorities…
Co-founder of the comedy group Styia.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2026 on This American Life |
| Role | Stand-up comedian; tour manager; co-founder of Styria |
| Affiliation | Styria (Syrian comedy troupe; spelled 'Styia/Styria' in transcript) |
Who talks about Maliki Mardinali on podcasts?
Ira Glass brought up Maliki Mardinali; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on This American Life.
- A Christian and a Muslim Walk Into a Bar | This American Life | Episode 879 on This American Life (Jan 2026) — Ira Glass
What is Maliki Mardinali mentioned alongside?
Maliki Mardinali is most often mentioned alongside Styia, Sharief Holmes and Aean Oana.
Founded: Styia
Worked with: Sharief Holmes
Worked with: Sharief Holmes, Aean Oana