Family Karma Kast

Indra and Deana speak with David Yontef from the Behind the Velvet Rope podcast, which includes interviews with celebrities across all reality TV platforms, past and present. David delights Indra and Deana with his encyclopedic knowledge of all things pop culture, Bravo, and reality TV and tells us how he turned his love for these things into a successful podcast. David also talks about his thoughts on ‘Family Karma’ (Bravo TV) and why we haven’t had an Indian housewife yet. Join in for a conversation about the ins and outs of reality TV, including how the genre has evolved and his predictions (and suggestions!) for upcoming shows on Bravo TV.

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Indra and Deana speak with Hanifa Abdul Hameed, the artist behind the @colorsofhoney Instagram account that produced the viral “Vote for Aunty” graphic of Kamala Harris ahead of the 2020 election. Hanifa talks about how she turned an interest in art and fashion into a career in graphic design, how the pandemic helped her focus on creating digital illustrations about social justice, and how she turned her artwork into an Instagram account with a large following (plus advice for how you can do it yourself!). She also discusses what inspired the viral “Vote for Aunty” illustration of Kamala Harris, the support she received from South Asian-Americans like Lilly Singh, Mindy Kaling, and Padma Lakshmi, as well as some of the surprising backlash she received in response to her artwork.

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This week, Indra and Deana are joined by the brilliant crew from the UK-based podcast ‘What Is This Behaviour?’ Almass, Reuben, and Aaron tell us what it was like growing up as South Asians in London and how that had affected their friendships, their romantic relationships, and their lives as creative makers. The group also discusses how the UK views America and vice versa, interracial dating, British colonialism’s affect on the world, South Asians as the token “good immigrant”, whiteness equaling attractiveness in the media, and recent opportunities for BIPOC to sit at the tables creating tv, film, and other current media. They also tell us about the genesis of their podcast about the stories of remarkable South Asians in their community.

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Brian Benni stans! This one’s for you. Indra and Deana welcome one of the most talked about (and sought after) members of Bravo TV’s ‘Family Karma’ to talk about about this, that, and everything in between. Join in for conversations about how Brian was recruited for the show, his current dating situation (including his love languages and what’s up with Monica), his experience being a part of ‘Family Karma’, growing up as an Guyanese/Gujarati Indian-American, and how his identity has evolved over the years. The group also discusses Brian’s tattoos, taking breaks from social media, fights with his parents over eggs and laundry (and his need to move out!), his past, present, and future creative pursuits, and he answers fun some fan questions: Boxers or briefs? Would he ever date a taller woman? Where does he like to shop? And SO much more. Brian is quite the hang, so some hang with us!

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Raj Vaswani from Bravo’s ‘Family Karma’ joins Indra and Deana to recap episodes 5 and 6 of ‘Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Lives’ Season 1 on Netflix. The group chats about all the women on the show, their favorite Bollywood wife, what is known about the women’s lives on and off the show, and the portrayal of friendships and positivity in Indian culture. Raj also tells Indra and Deana about his experience seeing his daughter Monica in the spotlight after the success of ‘Family Karma’ Season 1, how the show stands out from other Bravo shows, whether or not it was scripted, his hopes and dreams for Monica, and his own experience with an Indian matchmaker and arranged marriage.

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This week, the hilarious and talented comedian, actress, and writer Subhah Agarwal talks with Indra and Deana about it all, including dating during a pandemic, trying to do comedy while dealing with disapproving parents, the misogyny and racism that she has experienced and witnessed throughout her career as a female South Asian-American stand-up comedian, and typical South Asian roles in Hollywood. Subhah also talks about doing standup on A Little Late with Lilly Singh (NBC), being in the writers room for the Jim Jefferies show (Comedy Central), and her role in Westworld (HBO). And last, but not least, all three women give their thoughts on Kumail Nanjiani’s viral thirst trap.

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It’s 2021! And Indra and Deana get things started on the right foot by chatting with Sujata Day from HBO’s ‘Insecure’ and her new feature film, ‘Definition Please.’ Sujata tells us about her life as a South-Asian American who is good at math and science, but has also had a lifelong love of and interest in the arts. In addition to discussing what it was like to write, direct, produce, and act in her own feature film, Sujata talks about her experience with the Upright Citizens Brigade, how she met Issa Rae through Twitter, her experience on HBO’s ‘Insecure,’ and auditioning for roles via Zoom during COVID. If you’re looking for some inspiration for your 2021 hustle, this is the interview for you!

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Indra and Deana team up with Deepti from the Pop Culture Prisoner podcast to recap Clare and Tayshia’s season of The Bachelorette! Find out why Deepti thinks this was the worst Bachelorette season ever, their final thoughts on what really happened between Clare and Dale pre-season, whether or not Tayshia was a good Bachelorette, and the group of men this season. What is Brendan’s surprising common trait with Tayshia’s ex-husband? Was ABC reckless to let Ben on the show? Zac: hot or not? Bennett: serial killer? They also discuss the political persuasions of big names in Bachelor Nation, including that of Matt James, our next Bachelor, Carly and Evan’s shocking divorce news, their thoughts on Rachel Lindsay and Bryan Abasolo’s relationship, and some random tangents into Serial, the podcast, and the Real Housewives franchise.’

We’re taking next week off, but look forward to more great interviews and shows in 2021! Happy holidays and happy new year!

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Catch part two of Indra and Deana’s conversation with the incredible, intelligent, and insightful Elyse Slaine from the Real Housewives of New York. Elyse goes into detail about her entire history and relationship with Ramona, including how they first met, her initial impressions of her, the deal with Ramona’s ’50 closest friends’, how their relationship broke down and the fallout (including getting blocked from the reunion by Ramona), what she thinks of her now, whether and what has happened between them since Season 12 wrapped. Elyse also lets us know how she’s doing now, why she’s not going back to Bravo, her thoughts on the the other RHONY cast members, including the two new recruits, what she thinks of Leah’s edit on Season 12, being perceived as an East Asian woman, and introducing Jill Zarin and Bethenny Frankel! Fans of the Real Housewives of New York will not want to miss this one!

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Indra and Deana recap of episodes 3 and 4 from the Netflix show ‘Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives.’ As the show picks up momentum, they discuss that epic lunch with Karan, the Bhavana/Seema drama, Neelam’s acting career, the Kardashian obsession amongst the cast, Botox v. Reiki, Seema and Sohail’s unconventional marriage, Chunky as the potentially weird uncle, and the bizarre MILF conversation at dinner. We’re halfway through the season, so make sure you are subscribed so you don’t miss our upcoming recaps of the remaining episodes!

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