Family Karma Kast

Join Indra and Deana for a special crossover episode with Kaya and Aaron from Bravo While Black! The group discusses all things Bravo, including Bravo’s terrible showing addressing #BlackLivesMatter last week, the hottest man on Bravo, our problematic faves, who reigns supreme on every cast of the Real Housewives, their thoughts on every cast member of RHOP, and the future of all Bravo shows when it comes to diversity. Aaron and Kaya talk about what they thought of Family Karma, and both podcasts discuss how they got their start. These four truly cover just about everything in the Bravo Universe, so make sure you tune in! Time stamps below for discussions of each show (though there’s a lot of jumping around so stick with us!). Also, please note that this episode was recorded on Friday, December 4th, so information about anything that has happened since then won’t be discussed.

RHOSLC (3:47)

Vanderpump Rules (12:45)

RHOC (19:30)

Southern Charm (22:25, 44:40)

RHOA (31:00)

RHOP (33:15 — and throughout!)

RHONY (50:30)

RHOBH (52:25)

Family Karma (1:05:00)
The Bachelorette (1:20:20)

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Bollywood meets the Real Housewives! Yes, that’s right. The ‘Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives’ has arrived on Netflix and Indra and Deana are recapping the entire season, starting with the first two episodes! Indra and Deana discuss their first impressions of all the women (and their husbands) and some important initial questions about the show: are the women only revealing the ‘fluff’ about their lives? What is Le Bal and why is it so important to these women? Does Seema hate Neelam? What is going on in Seema’s marriage? They also talk about Maheep’s dirty mouth, Chunky’s questionable style, Seema’s KUWTK obsession, and last but not least, Shanaya’s bizarre Le Bal date, Max.

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This week, listen to part one of Indra and Deana’s interview with Elyse Slaine from Bravo TV’s Real Housewives of New York. Elyse talks about it all, including being the voice of reason on RHONY, her experience as one of the first female traders on Wall Street, and her advice for romantic relationships and friendships. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast, because part two gets into the nitty gritty of her entire friendship with Ramona, including what’s happened between the two since the show wrapped, and so much more!

It’s holiday time, and Indra and Deana share some exciting treats to keep you entertained no matter how you’re celebrating this year. They discuss the exciting slate of guests they have for the podcast next month, as well as some South Asian-American pop culture movies, TV shows, and books to keep you company this holiday season. Also, don’t miss their update on ‘random girl’ from next season of Bravo TV’s ‘Family Karma’!

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Get ready, Karma Fam! On this week’s episode, Indra and Deana check in on the cast of Bravo TV’s ‘Family Karma’ and discuss everything they know about the show and plans for Season 2. Join in for conversations about what the cast is up to these days, new cast members, and their predictions for Season 2. Will Anisha dethrone Vishal for lead character in the show? How many batch cocktails will we get from Shaan? Will Brian get his idealistic love story? Will Amrit or Bali get engaged? And what’s going to happen between Monica and Anisha? There’s lots to unpack, so don’t miss it and stay tuned for a preview about an exciting upcoming interview with a Bravo housewife!

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This week, we interview Kirpa Sudick from Colton’s season of ‘The Bachelor.’ Kirps spills all the behind the scenes tea on what it’s like being a part of ‘The Bachelor’ franchise, including the application process, how you find out who the Bachelor will be, figuring out what to pack, life in the house, and much, much more. She also tells us what it was like to be one of the only South Asians ever on the show, knowing Colton probably wouldn’t pick her, her drama with Cassie and the social media backlash, and her thoughts on the current strife between Cassie and Colton. Kirpa tells us about her current relationship status, what she’s up to in her free time, and last but not least, we reminisce about that time Chad pooped his pants on ‘Bachelor in Paradise.’

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We’re back with another interview with a cast member from the hit Netflix show ‘Indian Matchmaking,’ and this time we’re talking to the star of the show, Aparna! Join us for an enlightening conversation as Aparna tells us about how she almost walked away from the show, how she really feels about her (and her mom’s!) portrayal on the show, and what was really going on behind-the-scenes in the editing room. Aparna also talks about the vilification of strong women on reality tv dating shows, including her conversations with Olivia Caridi from ‘The Bachelor’ and Jessica Batten from ‘Love is Blind.’ We also discuss her current dating situation, the exciting recent marriage of a cast member from the show, and what’s next for Aparna, including her plans to move to a new city, her new book, and her plans for her luxury travel business.

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This week, we speak with beauty, skincare, and makeup expert and YouTube star Smitha Deepak! Smitha has over 2 million followers who loyally tune into her incredible makeup tutorials on a regular basis. We talk to Smitha about how she became a YouTube sensation and influencer, the story of her first viral video, the actual amount of work that goes into running a YouTube channel, and a behind-the-scenes look at the everyday life of a social media influencer. She also talks about the latest beauty, makeup, and skincare trends, offers useful tips for anyone who uses or wants to try using makeup, and tells us three things she would suggest to anyone starting their own YouTube channel. You don’t want to miss this amazing and inspirational conversation! Also, tune in for an update on season two of Bravo’s ‘Family Karma’ and our exciting upcoming episodes with amazing South Asian-American women in pop culture!

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Get ready, Karma Fam! This week, we bring our first ‘Family Karma’ cast interview with Monica Vaswani! In our conversation with Monica, we cover it all, from her current favorite Taco Bell order to what’s going on with her love life right now. What’s the status with Brian? Why didn’t we see her mom on the show? What did her friends think about her portrayal on the show? Monica also tells us about a long past relationship and gives the listeners some sage dating advice. And, don’t miss the intro, as we give some juicy information on the status of a ‘Family Karma’ season 2 on Bravo, including new cast members and filming schedules!

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This week, we interview one of our favorite cast members from the Netflix’s hit show ‘Indian Matchmaking’: Rashi Gupta! Rashi stole our hearts, as we watched her and Vyasar’s relationship blossom on the show. But, what happened afterwards? Find out in this episode, as well as some delicious behind-the-scenes tea on the shady ‘Indian Matchmaking’ recruitment emails from Netflix, what working with Sima Auntie was really like, and what it felt like to film a Netflix show. Also, learn about Rashi’s experience with the social media onslaught after the show came out, what dating is like during COVID-19, and her brother’s experiences as a gay person in a South Asian-American community. And what about a season 2 of ‘Indian Matchmaking’?! You won’t want to miss this conversation!

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