Masala Takes
This podcast is an unfiltered brown-girl take on stories from the internet, and topics relevant to identity, culture, or community. It is social commentary from a desi lens. It’s about to get spicy!
Episodes
Friday Oct 06, 2023
5. Boundaries & Discipline - Parenting Stories - Reddit Reactions
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Friday Oct 06, 2023
In this episode I will share Reddit Stories related to different stages of parenting, and my opinion on each of these stories.
Friday Sep 29, 2023
4. Representation & specificity with Maitreyi
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Today we'll talk about Representation from the perspective of Maitreyi Ramakrishnan who plays "Devi" in Never Have I Ever. Why is representation important, and does it still matter? How do we do it right? What does authentic representation look like?
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
3 - Family Dynamics - Reddit Reactions
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Families are amazing, but they can be complex, especially if you add in factors like inlaws, children, and exes! Join host Sri as she shares her takes on desi(ish) stories from the internet. It's about to get kaaram!
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
2. Hindu Modesty - Bonus Episode - Reddit Reaction
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
This poster is being forced to cover up in front of her roomates parents, and doesn't want to. Is this roomate an A-Hole?
I share my masala take from the perspective of my experience with Indian / Hindu modesty, and how I would percieve this. Is your experience different?
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
2. Hindu Modesty - A Deep Dive
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Have you been told to 'cover up' when going to a temple or visiting family? Today I'll dig into the history of Indian Modesty, and my spicy take!
Note that this is going to be strictly from my Hindu perspective, and may not represent everyone's South Asian experience. Has your experience with modesty been different? Let me know I'd love to learn!
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
1. Masala Takes - The Launch
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Welcome to the first episode of Masala Takes where I will introduce the podcast, talk about the "why" and share two short segments of what you can expect.
1. Deep Dive - The history of Masala Chai
2. Reddit Reactions - Is this brother the A-hole for what he told his sister about her cultural identity?
Full Length Video Episodes Available on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCge111u5LWMLoK3GMRffo3w
Bringing The Masala
As a first generation Canadian and second generation Indian, I have always been searching for a safe place to navigate the diversity in my identity and where I stand. Whether it's hard hitting topics like religion, or day-to-day conundrums people face as parents, professionals, or millennials, I would like to provide a unique Desi lens and start an open dialogue. I'm excited to share stories from Reddit, and results of my research on various topics. And of course, my "Masala Take".