Season 2, Episode 3 // Going Underwater: Tackling Climate Change

03/21/20 • 41 min

No doubt about it: the world is going to shit. And no, not just because of the pandemic going around! In this episode, we talk about the environment and the ways that South Asians are or aren’t more sustainable than their peers across the globe and in the West. How can be learn to be sustainable from our roots, and how can we think critically about the impact of our practices? Tune in to find out! In this episode, we talk about some really cool practice and even mention some South Asian-American activists that are doing some good for the environment and for progressive politics, including Varshini Prakash (Executive Director of the Sunrise Movement), Pramila Jayapal (Congressmember and activist from WA-07), Ro Khanna (Congressmember, CA-17), and Kshama Sawant (Socialist Seattle City Councilmember).

// Opening and Closing Music: "The Future is Female" by Madame Gandhi //

// Opening and Closing Music: "The Future is Female" by Madame Gandhi //

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Season 2, Episode 2 // Unfair and F*cking Lovely

We've all gotten those comments: too big, too small, too tall, too short, too dark, too hairy, too bald, too slutty, too modest... We could go on and on. In this episode, we dive deep into South Asian beauty standards and share stories about how they affect our personal lives, our sex lives, our perceptions of self, and more! // This episode includes shoutouts to some awesome activists like Alok Vaid-Menon (@alokvmenon) and Harnaam Kaur (@Harnaam Kaur)!

// Opening and Closing Music: "The Future is Female" by Madame Gandhi //

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Season 2, Episode 4 // Spill the Chai, ft. Rachel Gurjar

Food is identity. Food is culture. Food is... cultural appropriation? In this episode, we welcome Rachel Gurjar, a professional chef currently based in NYC about Desi food! We touch on memories, recipes, how our food is received by others, and Rachel's own experiences with Desi food and other cultures' food. Grab a snack and tune in now!

Rachel is a professional chef, who loves sharing her culture through recipes and delicious food with people. She moved to NYC from India 4 years ago to attend culinary school. While working in restaurant kitchens gave her real-life experience behind the “line,” she found herself searching for different outlets to explore her creativity. She started experimenting with food photography/styling and soon realized how much she loves it and made the switch to food media. She is currently the Test Kitchen Manager and Food Editor at The Feed Feed. In her spare time, you will find her exploring street food in different parts of the city!

// Opening and Closing Music: "The Future is Female" by Madame Gandhi //