Banterly

This week, Gen Z hosts Aditi and Aidan shift their discussion to a darker theme, exploring the world of serial killers through a critique of TV shows like You and Dahmer. Producer: Shei Yu | Hosts: Aditi Misra & Aidan Taylor| Content Writers: Aditi Misra & Aidan Taylor I Editorial Review: Saadia Khan I Sound Designer & Editor: Steve Martin I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover art design: Josephine Chai | Executive Producer: Saadia Khan Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us!  If you want to share your thoughts about this or other episodes, reach out at [email protected] Banterly is an Immigrantly Media production. Episodes are released weekly every Wednesday. For advertising inquiries, you can contact us at [email protected]

Finding meaningful connections becomes crucial in a world where loneliness affects physical and mental well-being. Whether solidifying familial ties or seeking companions who offer stability, love, and tranquility, the pursuit is universal. However, reality often reminds us that finding the perfect companion is difficult. How does this quest transform when elements like AI and money come into play? Today, our guest explores this intersection, providing insights into the intricate connection between love, technology, and wealth. Cassindy Chao is a matchmaker located in the Bay Area, California. Her work with matchmaking started when she was a student at Wellesley College; now, after quitting a job in finance, she works full-time as a matchmaker, primarily focused on the Asian community. I’m excited to speak with her today about her process, the requests she goes through, and the future of matchmaking with the rise of AI.  Immigrantly is a weekly podcast that celebrates the extraordinariness of immigrant life. We do this by providing our listeners with authentic, unvarnished insights into the immigrant identity in America. Immigrantly has garnered significant recognition and has been featured in renowned media outlets such as the Nieman Storyboard, The Guardian, The Slowdown, and CNN. Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at http://immigrantlypod.com Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us!  Contribute to the show on Venmo @immigrantlypod. You can connect with Saadia on Twitter @swkkhan Email: [email protected] For advertising inquiries, you can contact us at [email protected] Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Bob Afshari I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Haziq Ahmad Farid I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound

On the premiere of Banterly, co-hosts Aditi & Aidan discuss the evolving landscape of sex positivity and sexual education in shows like Sex Education and Sex Lives of College Girls. They banter about topics ranging from Zillow stalking, ASMR dental videos, and the controversy surrounding Mindy Kaling—all through the lens of Gen Z. Producer: Shei Yu | Hosts: Aditi Misra & Aidan Taylor| Content Writers: Aditi Misra & Aidan Taylor I Editorial Review: Saadia Khan I Sound Designer & Editor: Steve Martin I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover art design: Josephine Chai | Executive Producer: Saadia Khan | Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us!  If you want to share your thoughts about this or other episodes, reach out at [email protected] Banterly is an Immigrantly Media production. Episodes are released weekly every Wednesday. For advertising inquiries, you can contact us at [email protected]

Welcome back! Today's guest, Jane Wong, is a poet, a professor, and a restaurant kid - her new book, “Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City,” covers growing up in a Chinese-American restaurant and reckoning with her ancestral past and present. In her book, you can expect passages as specific as ‘How to fall asleep so your mom picks you up” or earlier in that same chapter, “How to lock your brother in the meat freezer.” Her poetry, which she’s published in two books, has led her to create exhibits, one based on a poem entitled “After Preparing the Altar, the Ghosts Feast Feverishly,” which combines her past growing up in a restaurant with her ancestor’s struggles of surviving “the great leap forward” one of the most deadly famines in history   Immigrantly is a weekly podcast that celebrates the extraordinariness of immigrant life. We do this by providing our listeners with authentic, unvarnished insights into the immigrant identity in America. Immigrantly has garnered significant recognition and has been featured in renowned media outlets such as the Nieman Storyboard, The Guardian, The Slowdown, and CNN. Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at http://immigrantlypod.com Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us!  Contribute to the show on Venmo @immigrantlypod. You can connect with Saadia on Twitter @swkkhan Email: [email protected] For advertising inquiries, you can contact us at [email protected] Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Bob Afshari I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Ellery Groth I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound

For the final Immigrantly episode of 2023, I decided to learn more about America’s most popular winter holiday—Christmas. Although I don’t celebrate it, this podcast is all about cross-cultural connections, regardless of our differences. And what better way to learn about a different culture than through its food?  So, join me and the Immigrantly team as we explore a few iconic American Christmas dishes, breaking bread across cultures, families, and traditions.  Immigrantly is a weekly podcast that celebrates the extraordinariness of immigrant life. We do this by providing our listeners with authentic, unvarnished insights into the immigrant identity in America. Immigrantly has garnered significant recognition and has been featured in renowned media outlets such as the Nieman Storyboard, The Guardian, The Slowdown, and CNN. Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at http://immigrantlypod.com Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us!  Contribute to the show on Venmo @immigrantlypod. You can connect with Saadia on Twitter @swkkhan Email: [email protected] For advertising inquiries, you can contact us at [email protected] Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Michaela Strauther I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound

Meet the incredible Siddharth Katragadda, a San Diego-based artist extraordinaire who's not just a painter, photographer, and award-winning filmmaker but a force for change. Born and raised in India, Siddharth weaves captivating narratives through his art, tackling social justice issues head-on. Join us for a lively conversation as we uncover the magic behind his diverse talents and how he's shaping a brighter, more vibrant world.  Immigrantly is a weekly podcast that celebrates the extraordinariness of immigrant life. We do this by providing our listeners with authentic, unvarnished insights into the immigrant identity in America. Immigrantly has garnered significant recognition and has been featured in renowned media outlets such as the Nieman Storyboard, The Guardian, The Slowdown, and CNN. Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at http://immigrantlypod.com Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us!  Contribute to the show on Venmo @immigrantlypod. You can connect with Saadia on Twitter @swkkhan Email: [email protected] For advertising inquiries, you can contact us at [email protected] Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Pippa Tsuki Carlson & Bobak Afshari I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound

My today’s guest, Pervaiz Shallwani- From covering intense stories like the George Floyd protests to reporting on the Brooklyn subway shooting, Pervaiz is spicing things up in the food scene. Now, he's cooking up 'Chaat Dog'—a mashup of his Chicago background and Pakistani roots. It's not just hot dogs; it's a tasty journey blending cultures and stories. Join the conversation as Pervaiz dishes out more than news—this time, it's all about the flavor. Immigrantly is a weekly podcast that celebrates the extraordinariness of immigrant life. We do this by providing our listeners with authentic, unvarnished insights into the immigrant identity in America. Immigrantly has garnered significant recognition and has been featured in renowned media outlets such as the Nieman Storyboard, The Guardian, The Slowdown, and CNN. Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at http://immigrantlypod.com Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us!  Contribute to the show on Venmo @immigrantlypod. You can connect with Saadia on Twitter @swkkhan Email: [email protected] For advertising inquiries, you can contact us at [email protected] Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Bob Afshari I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Steve Martin I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound

Inspired by the ongoing suffering in Palestine, this episode explores language's power and potential harm. Words aren’t harmless and are often dangerous. Slight differences in word choice alter people’s perceptions. Minor differences can turn humans into “animals.” There’s no guest today; instead, I investigate the subtle nuances in our words through the deeply rooted history of “dog-whistling.” I hope this episode will inspire us to think more critically about any media we encounter—from newspaper headlines and political rhetoric to advertisements and TV shows.  Because words are more complex than they seem. Trigger Warning: multiple moments in this episode contain sensitive material, including racism and brief mentions of sexual assault. Immigrantly is a weekly podcast that celebrates the extraordinariness of immigrant life. We do this by providing our listeners with authentic, unvarnished insights into the immigrant identity in America. Immigrantly has garnered significant recognition and has been featured in renowned media outlets such as the Nieman Storyboard, The Guardian, The Slowdown, and CNN. Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at http://immigrantlypod.com Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us!  Contribute to the show on Venmo @immigrantlypod. You can connect with Saadia on Twitter @swkkhan Email: [email protected] For advertising inquiries, you can contact us at [email protected] Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Michaela Strauther I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravorty I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson Other Music: Epidemic Sound

Get ready for Banterly, a brand-new podcast on Gen Z media brought to you by the creators of Immigrantly! Banterly caters to pop culture enthusiasts who relish diving into intricate, thought-provoking discussions about various media topics while embracing a comedic perspective. Join our dynamic Gen-Z co-hosts, Aidan and Aditi, for witty commentary, the freshest trends, and, naturally, some good old-fashioned banter. Episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays starting January 10, 2024. Producer: Shei Yu | Executive Producer: Saadia Khan I Hosts: Aditi Misra & Aidan Taylor| Content Writers: Aditi Misra & Aidan Taylor I Editorial Review: Saadia Khan I Sound Designer & Editor: Steve Martin I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound

Today's guest is the multi-award-winning podcaster and sex educator Sangeeta Pillai. Sangeeta hosts the Masala podcast that features interviews with South Asian women about taboo topics and their narratives. Sangeeta is also the founder of the South Asian feminist platform Soul Sutras. Her work extends from the world of podcasting into the Masala Monologues series, hosting writing workshops and theater shows in the U.S. and the U.K. In this episode, Sangeeta talks about her long and rich journey from what she calls a “Mumbai slum” to becoming a powerful voice in the South Asian feminist movement.  Immigrantly is a weekly podcast that celebrates the extraordinariness of immigrant life. We do this by providing our listeners with authentic, unvarnished insights into the immigrant identity in America. Immigrantly has garnered significant recognition and has been featured in renowned media outlets such as the Nieman Storyboard, The Guardian, The Slowdown, and CNN. Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at http://immigrantlypod.com Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us!  Contribute to the show on Venmo @immigrantlypod. You can connect with Saadia on Twitter @swkkhan Email: [email protected] For advertising inquiries, you can contact us at [email protected] Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Rainier Harris & Saadia Khan I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Steve Martin I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson Other Music: Epidemic Sound