Stuck In Between

In this episode, Janakan Raj (Co-Founder) and Babitha Selva (Vocalist) of "Eastern Empire" share the story behind the South Asian music group. We discuss the inception and mission of the band, the role music plays in communities globally and in tying us to our roots, the symbolic significance of practices in Carnatic music, and more.

Eastern Empire's Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheEasternempire/videos

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In this mini episode, we explore the history and significance of Diwali/Deepavali and reflect on Season 3 Episode 6 of "The Office" (titled: Diwali).

In this episode, we unpack some of the rituals and traditions from South Asian culture that we often partake in, but don't always appreciate the deeper significance behind them. We answer questions from our listeners regarding customs like evil eye, Vasthu, Namaskaram, touching the feet of elders, wearing sacred religious powders and more.

A special thanks to The Heritage Supply Co. for their support with this episode!

The Heritage Supply Co Instagram: @theheritagesupplyco

The Heritage Supply Co Website: https://www.theheritagesupplyco.com.au/

In this episode, activist and drag king, Madhuraa Prakash, shares about the intersectionality of being a queer person of colour, her coming out story and mental health journey, the role Bharatanatyam has played in shaping her identity and more.

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In this episode - the second part of our conversation with Refinary29 Culture Editor, Alicia Vrajlal - we get Alicia's take on some of the big issues confronting today's journalism and media landscape. Alicia unpacks the importance of having diversity in the newsroom, agendas pushed by big media, our media consumption habits, as well as plenty more.

Be sure to check out Part I if you haven't already!

Links to Alicia's work: https://linktr.ee/leeshiev

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In this episode, Refinary29 Culture Editor Alicia Vrajlal, shares her experiences being a person of colour working in journalism and media. Alicia reflects on how her passion for writing started, how she uses pop culture to speak to bigger narratives in our communities, the challenges women face working in the industry, plus more.

Join us next week for the second part of our discussion where Alicia helps unpack some of the big issues confronting today's journalism landscape.

Links to Alicia's work: https://linktr.ee/leeshiev

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In this mini episode, we chat with Janaki Easwar, singer and contestant from The Voice Australia 2021.

Janaki's Instagram: @janaki_easwar

Janaki's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH5uCHkE1-KYthd8H2gWNVA

Janaki's Voice Audition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ppGKagPNrI

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In this episode, we chat with Shankari Jeyaseelan and Sakshi Brahmbhatt, two incredibly talented members of South Asian fusion arts crew "Bindi Bosses". We discuss the induction and mission of the group, how Bindi Bosses are far beyond just dancers, why the team pays homage to Indigenous communities and the roots of various art styles, and how they use their platform to educate and break barriers - as well as plenty more. 

Bindi Bosses Instagram: @bindibosses

Bindi Bosses "GOONDA" video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0jQzacjKn8

Bindi Bosses Merch: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0N-lQAuqGRxW5L0X2xtd03zrr0SEtgGclDtu7--db4A6mLw/viewform

In this episode, we're joined by the incredible Mythologist, Author, Speaker and Illustrator, Devdutt Pattanaik, to learn more about Mythology. 

In the second installment of this two part series, we dive further into Indian Mythology. Devdutt answers questions like - Why are there so many Gods in Hinduism? What do Karma and Dharma really mean? Why are the Mahabharata and Ramayana so important? What are the biggest misconceptions about Indian Mythology? - as well as plenty more.

Be sure to check out the first episode from this series if you haven't already, where Devdutt explains the significance of Mythology and it's role throughout history.

Devdutt's Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7QwxbImhZI&t=861s

Devdutt's Publications: https://devdutt.com/books/

Devdutt's Instagram: @devduttmyth

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In this episode, we're joined by the incredible Mythologist, Author, Speaker and Illustrator, Devdutt Pattanaik, to learn more about Mythology. 

In the first installment of this two part series, Devdutt explains the different types of Mythologies that exist in the world, their similarities and differences, the role mythology has played throughout history and how it’s been impacted by colonialism.

Join us next week for the second installment where we dive into South Asian Mythology specifically.

Devdutt's Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7QwxbImhZI&t=861s

Devdutt's Publications: https://devdutt.com/books/

Devdutt's Instagram: @devduttmyth

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