Episode 9 of YES! I Have An Opinion Podcast is one of our most powerful cultural conversations yet. DJ SANJ returns to Winnipeg and sits down with Ganni Mann, a key figure behind Winnipeg’s South Asian Heritage Night with the Winnipeg Jets. Together with Nick, they break down everything from Punjabi music history to the future of our culture on global stages.

🔥 What we talk about in this episode: The rise of South Asian Heritage Night and how the Winnipeg Jets helped bring Punjabi culture into the NHL Why old Punjabi songs last 20+ years… but most new songs won’t How UK Bhangra & 90s remix culture changed the world Why today’s artists have no longevity (and the lifespan of modern Punjabi singers is shrinking fast) The explosion of Punjabi culture worldwide — and why it didn’t exist 20 years ago AI, streaming, and the loss of “music experience” DJ SANJ’s honest take on the future of Punjabi music and whether today’s generation can survive And of course… Nick’s legendary haircut meltdown 😂

This episode blends culture, comedy, nostalgia, and the real conversations happening behind the scenes in the Punjabi music industry. 🎧 If you grew up with UK Bhangra, mixtapes, Bollywood remixes, or modern Punjabi hip-hop — this episode is for you. 👉 New music from DJ SANJ drops every 1st & 15th of the month 👉 New podcast episodes on the 15th