Switch Up: The Podcast

Switch Up: The Podcast

By Taranvir & NeelaySociety & Culture
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Switch Up: The Podcast episodes

  • 22. The Iranian-American Experience and the First-Gen Cultural Dilemma (feat. Ryien Hosseini)

    Yoooo Happy Monday, we've got a new episode of Switch Up: The Podcast for yall!

    On this episode, we bring on Neelay's roommate and longtime friend Ryien Hosseini! Neelay, Taran, and Ryien talk about Ryien's experiences growing up as an Iranian-American, holding onto your cultural background while also assimilating into life in America, and how that will affect future generations. Enjoy and plz follow on IG (@switchupthepodcast) and Tiktok (@taranandneelay)

    Weekly episodes on Mondays at 9:30 am EST - stay tuned!

    44 min
  • 21. Racism in all its Forms and How we're not that Different
    What is up guys - sorry for the slight release delay this week, we had some scheduling difficulties, but we are BACK and will be back to our normal schedule this coming Monday! On this episode, Neelay and Taran chop it up about racism and the many forms it can take - blatant, subtle, and cultured. We hope y'all enjoy it - plz follow us on IG (@switchupthepodcast) and Tiktok (@taranandneelay)

    Weekly episodes on Mondays at 9:30 am EST - stay tuned!

    24 min
  • 20. Seizing Opportunities and Remembering what Really Matters (feat. Pavan Sakhamuru)
    Yoooo Happy Monday, we've got a new episode of Switch Up: The Podcast for yall!

    On this episode, we bring on the homie Pavan Sakhamuru! Neelay, Taran, and Pavan talk about Pavan's decision to change course and pursue medicine instead of business, finishing undergrad in 2 years (!), and what really matters most in life. Enjoy and plz follow on IG (@switchupthepodcast) and Tiktok (@taranandneelay)

    Weekly episodes on Mondays at 9:30 am EST - stay tuned!

    41 min
  • 19. Frugality and Generational Wealth

    We got a HOT new episode of Switch Up: The Podcast for your Monday!

    On this episode, we chop it up about the importance that South Asian (and many other immigrant) families place on frugality, how we feel about generational wealth, and the fine line between being smart with your money and being greedy. Hope y'all love it - also follow us on IG (@switchupthepodcast) and Tiktok (@taranandneelay)

    Weekly episodes on Mondays at 9:30 am EST - stay tuned!

    26 min
  • 18. Growing up in the Congo, Working for the Man, and Fulfillment (feat. Samuel Mbutu Jr.)

    It's a new week, you know what that means - brand new episode of Switch Up: The Podcast!

    On this episode, we bring on Taran's longtime friend Samuel Mbutu Jr! Neelay, Taran, and Sam chat about Sam's upbringing in the Congo, coming to the US, and the differences in fulfillment that come from working for "the man" vs. working for yourself. Enjoy and if you like what you're hearing, follow us on IG (@switchupthepodcast) and Tiktok (@taranandneelay)

    Weekly episodes on Mondays at 9:30 am EST - stay tuned!

    43 min
  • 17. Brown Boys are WINNING

    Yoooooo what's up everyone, we are BACK with a brand-new season of Switch Up: The Podcast!

    Like a lot of people, we thought New Year, New Us, and so we're bringing back the pod weekly in 2022. On this episode, Neelay and Taran talk about how brown boys have been absolutely crushing it lately thanks to the digital age and our main man Drake, and also about increasing Desi representation in Western media. Hope y'all love it! Btw plz hit us up on IG (@switchupthepodcast) and Tiktok (@taranandneelay)

    Weekly episodes on Mondays at 9:30 am EST - stay tuned!

    34 min
  • 16. The Vaccine and its Effect on Pro Sports

    How's it hangin people, after taking a week off to clear our minds, we are BACK with a brand new episode for you guys! Neelay and Taran talk about the COVID vaccine and how it's affected professional sports in America, specifically with Aaron Rodgers in the NFL and Kyrie Irving in the NBA. Hope y'all like it and plz hit us up on IG (@switchupthepodcast) and Tiktok (@taranandneelay) with them follows

    31 min
  • 14. Dating Sites and all their Complications

    WE BACK IN IT

    Hey guys, so we decided we're going to try something new - shorter episodes, twice the fun! On this one, we talk about dating sites in general, South Asian-specific sites and apps, why they can suck, why they can be great, and so much more. Enjoy and plz follow us on IG (@switchupthepodcast) and Tiktok (@taranandneelay)

    29 min
  • 13. Pursuing a Creative Path and Going Freelance (feat. Zenab Kashif)

    On this episode of Switch Up, Taran (@taranvirjohal) and Neelay (@neelay__patel) chat with the founder of ZK Captures (@zk.captures), freelance photographer and designer Zenab Kashif! Zenab (@zenb.k) talks about pursuing a creative path as a South Asian woman, the rewards and challenges of being a freelance creator, and her favorite sneakers and sports teams. Don't forget to follow us on IG and Facebook (@switchupthepodcast), Twitter (@switchupthepod), and Tiktok (@taranandneelay)!

     

     

    1 hr 21 min

About Switch Up: The Podcast

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Switch Up: The Podcast is about switching up what you usually see in American media. Desi boys Taranvir Johal and Neelay Patel discuss the first- and second-gen immigrant experience from a South Asian…