In this episode of the E Squared Podcast, host E The 1st delivers a sharp and thoughtful critique of Punjabi culture. From caste hierarchies to rigid religious practices, he examines how certain traditions can limit growth and unity within the community, and highlights ways to move forward without losing cultural identity.

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Continuing the conversation, E The 1st digs deeper into the issues surrounding Gurdwaras and the Sikh community today. From leadership struggles to misplaced priorities, this episode explores what needs to change for Gurdwaras to truly reflect Sikh values of community, education, and worriership.
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In this episode of the E Squared Podcast, host E The 1st begins unpacking the challenges facing Gurdwaras today. From politics to generational divides, he takes a closer look at how these institutions sometimes fail to live up to their spiritual and community purpose, and why that matters for Sikhs in the modern world.

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Continuing the conversation, E The 1st goes further into how aesthetics influence the Sikh community today. From fashion and self-expression to redefining what beauty looks like, this episode unpacks how challenging old standards can create new space for identity, pride, and authenticity.

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In this episode of the E Squared Podcast, host E The 1st takes on the idea of Sikh aesthetics and how beauty standards shape identity. He explores why Sikhs are often boxed into narrow definitions of appearance, the cultural pressures behind these labels, and what it means when society decides what’s “ugly.”

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In this episode of the E Squared Podcast, host E The 1st dives into the lead-up to the Anglo-Sikh Wars. From political tensions after Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s death to the British East India Company’s growing influence, he breaks down how Punjab and the Sikh Empire were pushed into conflict with one of the world’s biggest colonial powers.

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In this episode of the E Squared Podcast, host E The 1st takes a closer look at Punjabi Sikh communities across the Western world. From Canada to the UK to the US, he unpacks the differences between each diaspora, the struggles they face, and how these experiences continue to shape identity and culture today. 

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Continuing the conversation, E The 1st digs even deeper into Punjabi weddings, especially the money side. From the financial strain to the cultural pressure of putting on massive events, this E Squared Podcast episode unpacks the realities behind the big celebrations.

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In this episode of the E Squared Podcast, host E The 1st breaks down the world of Punjabi weddings, the chaos, the expectations, and the price tag that comes with it all. From family traditions to the financial weight these celebrations carry, E explores why weddings aren’t always as glamorous as they seem.

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Continuing the story, E The 1st takes a deeper look into Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s reign and the struggle for succession that led to a mini civil war after his death. This episode of the E Squared Podcast covers how Ranjit Singh shaped the Sikh Empire, his leadership style, and the lasting impact he left on Punjab and the wider world.

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Merch: House of Jouhal