Episode 36 - Braindump
36 - that's the number of jokes Ankita has stolen from Meenal (and still counting). HOW ‘BOU DAH? It's also the number of times Ankita has regretted having a KFC dinner, much like on the night of this recording. But do you want to know what else has happened over 36 times on the podcast? You guessed it. The Texas accent of Baaaaaarb Kellner. It’s a braindump. And yes, it gets worse.
34m Jul 06, 2017
34m
Episode 35 - Living Life Plus Size with Sukhminder Kaur
Meet Sukhminder Kaur from Leicester, a beautiful young woman who suffered as an emotional eater from a young age. A lack of self esteem was both the cause and result of a pattern she was falling into, and the loneliness she experienced as an outsider in a setting very different to her traditional Indian home was not helping in any way. Tune in to our conversation with Sukh where she tells us al...
39m Jun 28, 2017
39m
Episode 34 - Destigmatizing Adoption With Tia Bhatia
25 years ago, a malnutritioned baby girl was found abandoned in Ambala with a purple tongue, no hips and ribs sticking out of her body. It took her adoptive parents two whole years to revive her, only to find out that she had a hole in her heart. If it hadn’t been for them, Tia Bhatia would not be with us today, having this conversation. So join us in this episode with Tia, an actress based in ...
1hr Jun 22, 2017
1hr
Episode 33 - In Conversation with Inkquisitive
This week, we bring you an exclusive interview with Amandeep Singh of Inkquisitive Illustrations. Apart from being impressed with our “professional stalking”/FBI investigative skills, Amandeep spills the beans on being jobless for several months despite his very high GPA in college. He shares his journey from that dark place to the colourful one of being one of the most sought after Desi artist...
1hr 6m Jun 15, 2017
1hr 6m
Episode 32 - Dealing with a break up
This week, Ankita exposes the truly lowest points in her life - her relationships PRE SHANE. And Meenal tells us about the half date she had before her Mummy came in and ruined everything. We also share our four gems of wisdom regarding how to deal with a break up. Let us know what you think!
39m Jun 07, 2017
39m
Episode 31 - In Conversation with Mom Boss of 3
Finally, we bring you the much awaited Season premiere with the one and only "Mom Boss Of 3" from Youtube. Tina started her channel a year ago in order to document her daily life as a mother of three children. We discuss her life before marriage and kids, life as a second generation Desi in Canada, and how she juggles a hectic schedule whilst building her YouTube empire!
42m May 31, 2017
42m
Episode 30 - QnA: Season 2 Finale
In season 2, we discussed many issues affecting us all around the globe and here we are at the Season Finale, discussing the most crucial of them all - who really is the ‘sexier’ one at the Desi Outsiders HQ (not including Shane). This episode brings you all the unanswered questions that may have been swimming in your brain the past few months, including why we’re not called the ‘Desi Insiders...
32m May 18, 2017
32m
Episode 29 - The one where Meenal left
Meenal left and Shane grabbed on to the opportunity to replace her. The result: a very poor reflection on Shane and Ankita's marriage. They reveal things about themselves that the other didn't know, and about each other that nobody wants to know. When Meenal gave her blessing to the couple to record without her, she probably intended for it to be a disaster.
48m May 11, 2017
48m
Episode 28 - Simar Singh on Un-Erasing Poetry
The first time we came across Simar’s ‘The Legal Rapist’, we were totally attracted to his pink shirt and Khaki pants combo. Oh, and his performance was pretty okay too ;)At the age of 16, Simar took the initiative to start Unerase Poetry. But at the end of the day, he’s just another schoolboy who doesn’t want to go to college. For the first time, we bring you his story in his own voice (and ou...
56m May 04, 2017
56m
Episode 27 - Braindump
This week, we come with the last Braindump of the season. As always, nothing can prepare you for the tangents because, at the end of the episode, we ourselves struggled to figure out where it all started. But we’re sure the image can give you a gist of where the conversation took us this time. Enjoy!
39m Apr 27, 2017
39m
Episode 26 - Priyanka Madan on Burning the Candle at Both Ends
This week, we’re in conversation with Priyanka Madan, a lawyer based in London. She learned the value of hard work and discovered what it means to be independent from the age of sixteen when she bagged a scholarship to complete her high school studies in Singapore. And then, there was no looking back. Tune in to follow this incredible success story!
36m Apr 19, 2017
36m
Episode 25 - IPL Fever
This week, we want to talk to you all about the sensation that has taken India by storm - he IPL. Since 2008, April and May have been the two months when most Indians refuse to leave their homes to socialise with real people because they’re all too busy interacting animatedly with their television screens while watching the Indian Premier League. Stay tuned to hear Ankita scream “BLEED BLUE!” a...
27m Apr 12, 2017
27m
Episode 24 - Following Your Artistic Passions : A guest interview with Lasya Esha
We’re so excited to share our conversation with Esha Malkani from Lasya Dance where we talk about how she found the time to build her dance empire while handling the demanding career of a Chartered Accountant. Girls and boys, it looks like you don’t have to choose between a career and a hobby these days when people like Esha are setting an example by making it all work out with grace.
36m Apr 06, 2017
36m
Episode 23 : Braindump - March 2017
This week we have another braindump for you! As always, the tangents are unexpected and this time, it ranges from Meenal’s birthday celebrations to the human instinct of fixating on romantic relationships. Stay tuned till the end for a lesson on psychology and we’re quite confident you’re about to put on your thinking caps after listening to this episode.
35m Mar 30, 2017
35m
Episode 22 : Mother's Day Special
With just 3 days left to Mother’s Day here in the UK, we decided to have a little chat about motherhood, what it means to us, and whether or not we see ourselves taking up the role of mothers in the future. Hope you enjoy the show!
31m Mar 23, 2017
31m
Episode 21 : Holi Guacamole - Celebration or Bane?
We hope you’re as excited about the changing seasons as Ankita is about the one day of sunshine in Edinburgh. This week, we discuss the onset of spring, the festival of colours that celebrates this welcome change, and the consequences that women face during public festivities and celebrations in India. We try to understand the core of this problem and what we can possibly do as a society to see...
35m Mar 16, 2017
35m
Episode 20 : Braindump
HOLY COW! This is our 20th episode and we can’t believe it either. We think it’s quite fitting that this episode is a braindump. And boy, are you not ready for the tangents because we sure weren’t. You’ll hear about topics ranging from women who inspire us, to Ankita's antisocial tendencies, all the way to the births and deliveries Meenal has witnessed in all the different continents she’s visi...
36m Mar 09, 2017
36m
Episode 19 : Influence of the affluent - Freedom of speech
A lot has happened this week as far as Indians worldwide are concerned and we’re here to bring you a fresh perspective on all these issues. We discuss the murder of a fellow Indian at the hands of a xenophobe, the casual rape threats sent out to a 20-year-old, and also look at the influences that led to these eventualities. But most importantly, we tackle the influence of the affluent in our so...
18m Mar 02, 2017
18m
Episode 17 : Redefining Feminism
Happy Thursday, everybody! Our blog feminismindia.com is up and running now and to celebrate the growth of our community, we wanted to bring you an episode introducing the basic concepts of feminism. We also go into a few scenarios which are quite common in most Desi homes and classrooms. However, we feel that practicing feminism could have saved all the victims in those situations. Show notes...
15m Feb 16, 2017
15m
Episode 16 : Are we in love with the idea of love?
As promised, we have a Valentine’s special episode this week where we read hilarious accounts on dating sent in by our listeners. But as usual, it’ not all fun and frolic - we also bring you some food for thought during this season of love. Show notes - The News Minute article: http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/love-doesn-t-stalk-kill-or-murder-stop-justifying-toxic-obsession-romance-56671
18m Feb 09, 2017
18m
Episode 15 : New Year Newness!
We’re back with season 2 and we have updates to share with you! Meenal now has straight teeth and Ankita got a nose job. Just kidding! Meenal still has those braces and a peacock beak continues to replace Ankita’s nose. But what actually got a makeover is our website. Tune in to find out what else is new!
18m Feb 02, 2017
18m
Episode 14 : QnA - Season 1 Finale
It’s been 15 weeks of Desi Outsiders - yes, you have been putting up with our lame jokes and high pitched giggles for that long. You’re welcome. As promised, this final episode of Season 1 is a QnA where we answer all the questions you asked us! Thank you for sending them in! For any questions we haven’t answered, stay tuned for either a part 2 or a blog post :)
32m Dec 29, 2016
32m
Episode 13 : Season's favorites and GIVEAWAY!
Christmas Mubaarak to all our listeners! This holiday season, we want to share our season’s favourites with you and also treat you to pretty things. So do stick around till the end of the episode to find out how to enter our special end of season GIVEAWAY. We hope you find our list of favourites interesting, and we’re looking forward to announcing the winner of this giveaway in next week’s epis...
28m Dec 22, 2016
28m
Episode 12 : 'From Engineering to Journalism' with Abhishyant Kidangoor
This week we chat with a fellow Desi Outsider, Abhishyant on his radical change of career choice during his final year of Mechanical Engineering. Abhishyant chose to complete his studies in Engineering, only to make the switch to Journalism immediately after his graduation. We discuss his journey from VIT to CNN-IBN to Columbia School of Journalism in New York. We absolutely loved speaking to h...
28m Dec 15, 2016
28m
Episode 11 : Braindump - December 2016
It’s time for another special episode where we sit down and let our brains take a dump on your screens. After making you uncomfortable with all that period talk, we think you deserve a nice laugh. We’re not sure if you’re going to laugh with us or at us (most likely the latter). Either way, presenting our December Braindump. Don't forget to check out the blooper reel at the end of the Youtube ...
24m Dec 08, 2016
24m
Episode 10 : Female, Male and Sexual Hygiene
In our final episode on period, sex and reproduction, we come to you with a discussion on hygiene - female, male and even sexual hygiene. We round off our series on sexual health with an insight into the importance of maintaining proper hygiene, and stressing on the impact it can have on your body if this is neglected. If you know anyone who you feel may benefit from this, please do share this...
31m Dec 01, 2016
31m
Episode 9 : The Talk - Periods, Sex & Reproduction
This week, we bring you ‘The Talk’ in the form of a Youtube video. Sit back, and join us as we discuss all the things you need to know about puberty and sexual reproduction. This is for anyone who hasn’t been given the talk yet, or is unsure of the concept of reproduction. But mainly, we encourage parents to watch this video so that they have an easier time imparting this knowledge to their kid...
9m Nov 24, 2016
9m
Episode 8 : Let's Talk Periods ft. Shane Girish
This week, we’re bringing period talk into your homes in an attempt to address one of the most taboo topics in most Indian homes. To make it even more awkward for Desi parents, Ankita’s husband Shane also makes a guest appearance to shed light on the importance of educating young boys on the very basics of human reproduction to fight fear and related stigma. P.S. Last week, for the first time,...
50m Nov 17, 2016
50m
Episode 7 : A Braindump
This week, despite coming very close to losing faith in humanity, we have something that might just cheer you up. No, it’s not a re-election, it’s a braindump. Instead of sticking to our usual theme, we decided to release this week’s episode in the form of a YouTube video. You’ll be able to see our conversation as we pretend to sit in the same room, side by side even though we’re in two differe...
36m Nov 10, 2016
36m
Episode 6 : Re-evaluating our career choices
This week, as we discuss the various options available to us before going into University, Meenal’s Dad makes a special guest appearance and reminds us that things don’t suck as much as we make them out to. We also go into horrifying CA pass rates in the country and talk about the importance of looking into all the available options before making an important decision.
55m Nov 03, 2016
55m
Episode 5 : Revisiting Our School Days
In this week’s episode, we walk down memory lane and tell each other stories from our respective school days. Meenal went to school in Europe and Ankita was raised in India. So there were a lot of ‘oooh’s and ‘aaah’s when Meenal learned about steel ruler beatings and Ankita heard about the freedom to do “nothing at all” in an art class. Image Credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/deepblue66/10...
1hr 10m Oct 27, 2016
1hr 10m
Episode 4 : The Career Dilemma of Indian Millennials
In this episode, we discuss how we embarked on our respective career paths and the things that influenced these choices. Meenal dishes out on how she failed to get into medical school, only to find an opportunity that changed her outlook on life, while Ankita tells the story of how she climbed on hostel toilets to look at boys.
56m Oct 20, 2016
56m
Episode 3 : The untold story of the younger Indian daughter
This week, we discuss the untold story of the younger Indian daughter. Being a younger Indian daughter who has been left behind in a household that has suffered the loss of an eloping child is not an easy situation to be stuck in. We reflect upon the root causes of all treatments in a setting like this. Image Credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bhagathk/3084924167/in/photostream/
44m Oct 13, 2016
44m
Episode 2 : Wedding Fallacies - A Reality Check
In this week's episode, Ankita and Meenal dig deeper into the topic of marriage in India. Not only do they discuss the fallacies of love and marriage in the Desi culture, but they also attempt to give their listeners a reality check by shedding light on their own personal experiences.
43m Oct 06, 2016
43m
Episode 1 : What Marriage Now?
This week, we discuss the biggest business transaction in India - marriage. Ankita shares her personal story of introducing her parents to a guy of her choice while Meenal gives Ankita the shock of her life when she tells the story of an Indian family in Europe. But they don’t stop there.
48m Sep 29, 2016
48m
Pilot
Ankita and Meenal give a brief introduction into their lives as they explore their journey from where they started off as two girls with big ideas to how they ended up grabbing their mics and sharing their stories. The two girls tell us about the biggest, yet most significant change in their life which brought them to where they are now. They introduce their vision of the Desi Outsiders communi...
26m Sep 22, 2016
26m