Welcome to a very special episode of the BarBend Podcast, one that covers a bit more ground than normal. Today we're talking to Laith Nakli, a star of stage and screen probably best known for his roles in The Long Road Home, The Wall, and as Uncle Naseem in the hit TV series Ramy. He’s also a cast member on the upcoming Ms. Marvel series on Disney Plus. Before his acting days, Laith was a competitive bodybuilder, winning the title of Mr. Syria before retiring from the sport. In our conversation, we talk about Laith’s bodybuilding career, the discipline and focus it helped teach him in pursuing acting, diversity and representation on screen, and much, much more.