Foreign & National

By Shan Mohta and Vibhu Sharma

New episodes every Monday! This is a platform for people with diverse backgrounds to share their perspectives on how they navigate life. Hosted by Vibhu Sharma and Shan Mohta.... more

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The podcast currently has 38 episodes available.

Foreign & National episodes:

January 11, 2021 E007 - Religion (aka Shan’s Pep Talks)
This week we talk about religion, a topic that neither of us knows too much about, but has been a strong presence in our upbringing. We talk about how religion has evolved in its role in our lives and what each of us and our families practice.
Want to suggest an episode idea or share your own story? Find us on Twitter/IG (@foreignandnatl) or email us at [email protected]!
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24min
January 04, 2021 E006 - 2020 Highs?
On this completely unstructured episode, we're looking back on the roller coaster of ups and downs that was 2020. But to keep it positive, we're talking about some of our highs during the year, such as career transitions, interests in hobbies, and a lot more!
Want to suggest an episode idea or share your own story? Find us on Twitter/IG (@foreignandnatl) or email us at [email protected]!
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26min
December 28, 2020 E005 - Salvadoran, Guatemalan, Mexican American w/ Antonio Flamenco
This week we invite our old friend Antonio to share his stories growing up with his Latin American heritage and how that's influenced his ideas of culture, school, career, and life.
Want to suggest an episode idea or share your own story? Find us on Twitter/IG (@foreignandnatl) or email us at [email protected]!
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35min
December 18, 2020 E004 - Dating Part 3: Do You Prefer Zoom or FaceTime?
This time it's all about dating during the pandemic! We discuss everything from the awkwardness of virtual first dates to some of the less-known benefits of this new "dating normal." Want to suggest an episode idea or share your own story? Find us on Twitter/IG (@foreignandnatl) or email us at [email protected]!
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23min
December 16, 2020 QT001 - Subliminal Accents
Welcome to our first quick-take! These are short segments about topics that we don't want to spend a full episode on, but are still things we want to talk about (and laugh about). This first one is about Vibhu and his accents. Hope y'all enjoy!
As always, feel free to send episode and quick-take suggestions/feedback/questions to [email protected] or on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook @foreignandnatl.
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4min
December 11, 2020 E003 - Dating Part 2: Dad, Can I Ask a Girl To Prom?
In the second episode of our dating series, we look at some of our own relationships and stories, and how we've approached the topic with our families along the years. Want to suggest an episode idea or share your own story? Find us on Twitter/IG (@foreignandnatl) or email us at [email protected]!
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24min
December 04, 2020 E002 - Dating Part 1: How'd Your Parents Meet?
In this episode, we talk about the somewhat controversial topic of arranged marriages, and why despite western perceptions of it, they have their own unique advantages and disadvantages. Find us on Twitter (@foreignandnatl) for feedback and suggestions on future episodes!
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26min
November 28, 2020 E001 - Life at Home During a Pandemic
In our first episode, we try to explore the ins and outs of living with family during a pandemic. We had a ton of fun making this and hope you enjoy what you hear.
Want to suggest an episode idea or share your own story? Find us on Twitter/IG (@foreignandnatl) or email us at [email protected]!
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24min

FAQs about Foreign & National:

How many episodes does Foreign & National have?

The podcast currently has 38 episodes available.