सर्वश्रेष्ठ Abcd पॉडकास्टस (2025)

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Larger Than Us: Unfiltered Thoughts Amidst the 2024 Election Cycle 56:10

7M ago56:10

56:10

In this episode of Larger Than Us, Sneha and Keerthi talk all things election. They talk about recent events with Biden stepping down, Kamala running and announcing her running mate, to the emerging prescence of South Asians in politics. As they talk about current events - they dive into voter thinking and how technology can affect information spre…

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Brown Art Network: South Asians on Broadway! (w/ Sonya Balsara) 34:49

9M ago34:49

34:49

In this special episode of Brown Art Network, Keerthi talks with Sonya Balsara - actress and Broadway star who plays Jasmine on the hit Broadway Musical Aladdin! They dive into the process of becoming Jasmine, how Sonya got started in acting, and pursuing performing arts as a career. They also talk all about South Asian representation and her exper…

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Brown Art Network: Intersection of Activism and Art (w/ Tanzila Ahmed) 53:48

11M ago53:48

53:48

In this episode of Brown Art Network, Sneha and Keerthi talk with Tanzil Ahmed, a political strategist, storyteller, and artist based in Los Angeles. They talk about her career as a writer and activist, the experiences she had when building her career to what is now, and some of the mediums she has released. They also dive into her latest collectio…

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Larger Than Us: Cancel Culture 1:03:25

12M ago1:03:25

1:03:25

In this episode of Larger Than Us, Keerthi and Sneha pick apart the topic of Cancel Culture. They talk about their views of what the umbrella term means, how it sways views and opinions on social media, the implications of the reactionary behavior cancel culture brings, and ways we can be better or better use of the collective mindset. Referenced A…

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Brown Art Network: South Asian A Capella (w/ Samhita Iyer and Arjun Aggarwal - ASA) 38:35

1y ago38:35

38:35

In this episode of Brown Art Network, Sneha talks with Samhita and Arjun about the origins of South Asian A Capella as a genre and South Asian A Cappella Association (ASA), is a national non-profit organization committed to the growth of South Asian A Cappella across the globe (ASA). Arjun is one of the founders of ASA and Samhita is the Chief Mark…

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Larger Than Us: Road to Recovery (w/ Sonia Kahlon) 44:32

1y ago44:32

44:32

In this first episode of season 5, Keerthi and Sneha talk with Sonia Kahlon - founder of Everblume, an online community for alcohol recovery support and sobriety meetings. Sonia shares her experience with alcohol and her journey to sobriety. As they discuss her personal life, they also dive into the community perspective of how South Asians perceiv…

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Larger Than Us: Disability Awareness & Advocating for Individuals with Disabilities (w/ Suswati Basu) 1:02:52

1+ y ago1:02:52

1:02:52

In this episode of Larger Than Us, Keerthi and Sneha talk with Suswati Basu - a South Asian British journalist and editor, as well as podcast host of How to be…- a books podcast focusing on enhancing mental well-being, self-development, and understanding key social issues on a global scale. They start with how disabilities are defined - physical, m…

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Brown Art Network: Third Culture Kid - 'Tembo Tones' (w/ Pooja Shah) 41:39

1+ y ago41:39

41:39

In this episode of Brown Art Network, Sneha and Keerthi talk with Pooja Shah - photographer, creative director, and founder of Tembo Tones - a creative studio focused on photography, design, and art to capture storytellers and entrepreneurs of color. They talk with her about her experience growing up with a multi-cultural identity - Kenyan, Indian,…

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Larger Than Us: Let's Talk About Divorce (w/ Natasha Mahtani) 1:01:38

1+ y ago1:01:38

1:01:38

In this episode of Larger Than Us, Keerthi and Sneha talk with Natasha Mahtani - a certified Relationship Coach and accredited Divorce Coach. She is also the founder of her own coaching service where she uses her passion to help other women feel empowered in their relationships and marriages. They dive into the stigmas around divorce in the South A…

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Brown Art Network: The Film Industry and the Ways it can Improve (w/ Urwa Zubair) 48:17

1+ y ago48:17

48:17

In this episode of Brown Art Network, Sneha and Keerthi invite Urwa Zubair - a South Asian producer and filmmaker based in Los Angeles to this segment. Urwa has produced 50 digital commercials and her clientele includes United Airlines, Haleon brands like Flonase & Voltaren, Target, State Farm, WB & Paramount. Most recently, she is the producer of …

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Larger Than Us: Hustling Corporate America (w/ Hani Anis) 43:42

1+ y ago43:42

43:42

In this episode of Larger Than Us, Keerthi and Sneha talk with Hani Anis - founder and CEO of Kahani Digital, a full-service digital marketing agency uplifting and supporting South Asian American brands and clients. They talk with Hani to learn more about how she initially started Kahani Digital and her experiences working as an investment banker t…

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Brown Art Network: Neo-Desi Music - A New form of South Asian American Representation (w/ ROYAL) 54:13

1+ y ago54:13

54:13

In this episode of Brown Art Network, Sneha and Keerthi interview ROYAL - a Bengali-American multi-instrumentalist, singer, aCappella arranger, and Neo Desi music producer. During the day, he is pursuing his residency in general surgery, and by night, is hustling in the music industry. In this episode, they talk about the genre he coined as "neo-de…

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Larger Than Us: Breaking the Cycle of Generational Trauma (w/ Anjali Badrinath) 47:27

2y ago47:27

47:27

In this episode of Larger Than Us, Keerthi and Sneha interview Anjali Badrinath - a recent graduate from the College of New Jersey in clinical mental health counseling. They dive into aspects of generation trauma - what that may look like, how the conversations occur with different relationships (elders, younger family members, etc.), and how first…

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The Wrath of Khan 2:13:07

2y ago2:13:07

2:13:07

We have the best of times and not the worst of times discussing Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

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Brown Art Network: How Culture & Traditions Affect the way we Handle Trauma (w/ Krishma Tuli Arora) 40:03

2y ago40:03

40:03

In this episode of Brown Art Network, Sneha and Keerthi talk with Krishma, author of From Ash to Ashes. This coming-of-age story follows Mira and her immigrant family as they grapple with the stark differences between their traditional Sikh faith and the changing culture of the world around them. As they talk about the various themes in the book, t…

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Larger Than Us: Conversation of the Generations (Gen X, Millenials, Gen Z, Gen Alpha) 57:42

2y ago57:42

57:42

In this episode of Larger Than Us, Keerthi and Sneha talk about how the different generations are perceived - from the perspective of Gen Z and the typical stereotypes we see in society. They talk about how different aspects of our life affect how we think (generationally) like communication, social dynamics, relationships, and friendships. While d…

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Brown Art Network: The Plight of Streaming Services 45:17

2y ago45:17

45:17

In this episode of Brown Art Network, Sneha and Keerthi talk about streaming services and the effect it has on the entertainment industry. They dive into their platforms, where they see positive impacts in the type of media available, how it changes the quality of shows and films available to us, and even how it showcases representation of our comm…

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The Voyage Home 1:46:40

2y ago1:46:40

1:46:40

They are not the hell your whales, but this *is* the hell our episode covering Star Trek IV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Larger Than Us: Love Languages 53:42

2y ago53:42

53:42

Welcome to Season 4! We start this season with a Larger Than Us episode in time for Valentine's day/month - love languages. Keerthi & Sneha guess each other's love languages and talk about how love languages affect different scenarios & dynamics in relationships, friendships, and work/corporate life. As they discuss different experiences and consid…

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The Undiscovered Country 2:19:43

2y ago2:19:43

2:19:43

Parting is such sweet sorrow when we discuss the Original Series crew’s last movie, whose revels now are ended. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Search for Spock 2:09:39

2+ y ago2:09:39

2:09:39

A new episode. A Fight For Life. The Search For Spock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Larger Than Us: Navigating Burnout 58:30

2+ y ago58:30

58:30

In this episode of Larger than Us, Keerthi and Sneha talk about what it means to be stressed vs burnt out. As we come close to the end of the year - life's pace picks up a little - Sneha and Keerthi talk about triggers and forms stress can be present in their life. While they talk about ways they view stress, they also talk about different advice t…

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Brown Art Network: The Art of Travel and Pushing Past Stigma (w/ Veena Murali) 48:09

2+ y ago48:09

48:09

In this episode of Brown Art Network, Sneha and Keerthi talk with Veena Murali - a 22 year-old solo female traveler who’s traveled to a total of 55+ countries and recently went on a ‘Journey Around the World in 180 Days’ solo trip. They talk with her to learn more about her passion for travel and how she became a solo traveler. While they learn abo…

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The Motion Picture 1:45:26

2+ y ago1:45:26

1:45:26

We have returned to merge with the creator for Star Trek: The Motion Picture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Larger Than Us: The Idea of Self-love 56:42

2+ y ago56:42

56:42

We are back from our break! In this episode of Larger Than Us, Keerthi and Sneha talk about the idea of self-love and how they would define it from their experiences, how confidence, social media and other realms of thought in society affect the way we perceive ourselves. While they discuss these topics, they also dive into the aspects of our commu…

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The Final Frontier 2:08:13

2+ y ago2:08:13

2:08:13

We kick off our alphabetical run through the original cast movies with Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, because we need our pain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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TOS Wrap-Up 47:09

2+ y ago47:09

47:09

We went back and did the math to figure out if we really liked Star Trek: The Original Series Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Larger Than Us: Cultural Appropriation & How it affects our community 47:26

2+ y ago47:26

47:26

In this episode of Larger Than Us, Keerthi and Sneha talk about cultural appropriation - how to define it, examples of growing up with it, and how it affected their mindset towards their identity. While they discuss the difference between appropriation vs appreciation, they talk about how other minority groups are appropriated within the South Asia…

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Brown Art Network: Non-profit organizations and their social impact. (w/ Poonam Rahman) 28:53

2+ y ago28:53

28:53

In this episode of Brown Art Network, Sneha and Keerthi talk with Poonam Rahman - Founder and CEO of two international nonprofit organizations, Virtue Mental and Shattering Bias in S.T.E.A.M., both, designed to provide free resources to historically marginalized communities. In their conversation they discuss non-profit organizations and their larg…

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Wolf in the Fold 1:26:19

3y ago1:26:19

1:26:19

We kill off The Original Series with Season 2, Episode 14 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Brown Art Network: How cultural and family interest can shape a musical identity (w/ Anirudh Rajagopalan) 36:15

3y ago36:15

36:15

In this episode of Brown Art Network, Sneha and Keerthi talk with Anirudh Rajagopalan - music composer, director, performer, and founder of AR Productions. They dive into his training in classical music in the Western and Carnatic world and how his identity being Indian-Japanese-American affects the way he approaches blending different music styles…

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Wink of an Eye 1:19:00

3y ago1:19:00

1:19:00

We have the accelerating experience of discussing Season 3, Episode 11. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Larger Than Us: Realities of being the Younger Sibling in a South Asian Household (w/ Shyam Sekar & Shreya Ameya) 47:30

3y ago47:30

47:30

In this episode of Larger Than Us, Keerthi and Sneha make it a little special. They invite their siblings to talk about being the youngest, reflecting on their childhood years, and how being the youngest affected them in a South Asian household. Sneha and Keerthi take this time to reflect with their siblings on growing up and looking towards the fu…

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Whom Gods Destroy 1:19:21

3y ago1:19:21

1:19:21

Queen to queen's Season 3, Episode 14 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Who Mourns for Adonais? 1:03:03

3y ago1:03:03

1:03:03

A god cannot survive as a memory, nor can Season 2, Episode 2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Brown Art Network: Portrayal of Mental Health on the Big Screen (w/ Sujata Day) 50:46

3y ago50:46

50:46

**SPOILER ALERT - We do touch on a few moments within the movie so please go watch Definition Please on Netflix first if you don't want spoilers! ** In this episode of Brown Art Network, Sneha and Keerthi talk with Sujata Day - actress, director, and writer about her directorial debut film Definition Please, and how the movie elevates South Asian r…

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Where No Man Has Gone Before 1:19:58

3y ago1:19:58

1:19:58

We finally get around to covering the second “First Episode of Star Trek Ever”, which is actually Season 1, Episode 3. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What Are Little Girls Made Of? 1:19:01

3y ago1:19:01

1:19:01

Sugar and spice, and Season 1 Episode 7. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Larger Than Us: Navigating Rejection & Failure 42:46

3y ago42:46

42:46

In this episode of Larger Than Us, Keerthi and Sneha dive into the concepts of rejection and failure, how they differ from each other, and how the South Asian community views these concepts with the meaning of success. While they utilize their personal experiences to navigate through these topics, they also question how they can improve themselves …

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The Way to Eden 1:15:49

3y ago1:15:49

1:15:49

We reach for Season 3, Episode 20. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Ultimate Computer 56:06

3y ago56:06

56:06

Our compliments to Season 2 Episode 24, and regards to Captain Dunsel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Brown Art Network: Representation in Youth Movies & TV 53:34

3y ago53:34

53:34

In this episode of Brown Art Network, Sneha and Keerthi dive into the importance of having cultural representation in children/teen movies and TV shows. They discuss from their age to now how the on-screen representation has shifted and the impacts it has on shaping perspectives. While they discuss the industry itself, they talk about their persona…

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Turnabout Intruder 1:23:33

3y ago1:23:33

1:23:33

We all switched bodies to discuss Season 3, Episode 24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Trouble with Tribbles 1:04:30

3y ago1:04:30

1:04:30

Alex Robinson joins us in a hotel room in Chicago to talk about Season 2, Episode 15 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Larger Than Us: Power in Learning your Mother Tongue (w/ Subhadra Suresh) 47:52

3y ago47:52

47:52

In this episode of Larger Than Us, Keerthi and Sneha talk to Subhadra Suresh, an aunty who they have grown up learning Tamil from and who is a major role model in their community in Cincinnati, to dive into the conversation of how your mother tongue can connect you to your cultural identity. They dive into their personal experiences, how their comm…

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Tomorrow is Yesterday 1:07:09

3y ago1:07:09

1:07:09

We’re racing through time to bring you our coverage of Season 1, Episode 19. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Tholian Web 1:34:24

3y ago1:34:24

1:34:24

With the renowned Tholian punctuality, we bring you Season 3, Episode 9 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Brown Art Network: Effects of Social Media on the Creative Industry 50:34

3y ago50:34

50:34

In this episode of Brown Art Network, Sneha and Keerthi talk about the effect social media has on the creative industry. They talk about their personal uses of social media with their creative efforts, how technology has changed, the types of creatives on social media, and how they are affected by society's issues propogated on all the social media…