Switch Up: The Podcast

Switch Up: The Podcast

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

  • 12. Brown Weddings and Fun Times!

    Join Taran (@taranvirjohal) and Neelay (@neelay__patel) on this episode of Switch Up as they discuss the differences in Hindu and Sikh wedding ceremonies, share fun stories about attending these weddings, and talk all aspects of the brown wedding experience - food included! Don't forget to follow us on IG and Facebook (@switchupthepodcast), Twitter (@switchupthepod), and Tiktok (@taranandneelay)!

    1 hr 2 min
  • 11. Dropping Out of College, Pursuing Your Passion, and Entrepreneurship (feat. Abdi Hassan and Salman Elmi)

    On this episode of Switch Up, Taran (@taranvirjohal) and Neelay (@neelay__patel) bring on the co-founders of Tavolo and Top Figure, Abdi Hassan (@topfigurewizdom) and Salman Elmi (@topfiguresal)! They talk about dropping out of college to pursue their dreams and also share their thoughts on the higher education system. They also discuss starting a company as Black tech founders and the similarities between Indian and Somali culture. Don't forget to follow @switchupthepodcast on IG & Facebook and hit us on tiktok @taranandneelay!

    1 hr 4 min
  • 10. Med School from a Student's Perspective and Desi College Culture (feat. Yogitha Posani)

    This week on Switch Up, Taran (@taranvirjohal) and Neelay (@neelay__patel) chop it up with the homegirl and MED STUDENT Yogi Posani (@yogithaposani) about med school, the premed experience, desi college culture, and her dog, the man the myth the legend Sunny P (@heyitsmesunnyp). They finish up with Quick Hitters. Don't forget to follow @switchupthepodcast on IG & Facebook and hit us on tiktok @taranandneelay!

    1 hr 10 min
  • 9. Transferring Colleges and Career Path Uncertainty (feat. Matt Thibert aka Teedo)

    We know we've been on hiatus for a while, but we swear we're back for good! New episodes on Wednesdays at 11 am CST from this point forward.

    On this episode of Switch Up, Taran (@taranvirjohal) and Neelay (@neelay__patel) welcome their longtime friend Matt Thibert (@matt.thibert), better known as Teedo, to discuss his behind-the-scenes experience with transferring colleges twice, as well as the difficulties of dealing with uncertainty regarding what to do with your life. They wrap the show up with some juicy Quick Hitters. Don't forget to follow @switchupthepodcast on IG & Facebook and hit us on tiktok @taranandneelay!

    52 min
  • 8. Immigrant Vacations, Chaotic Roadtrips, Visiting India, and the 2021 NBA Finals (Knicks vs. TWolves)

    WE ARE BACK....again!!! On this episode of Switch Up, Taran (@taranvirjohal) and Neelay (@neelay__patel) are back to discuss vacationing with the family and only the family, visiting India and exploring the motherland, and chowing down on some rotis on roadtrips. They also wrap it up with a congrats to the man LeBron Raymone James and get hyped about the 2021 NBA Finals between the juggernauts: the Knicks and Timberwolves. Don't forget to follow @switchupthepodcast on IG & Facebook and hit us on tiktok @taranandneelay!

    55 min
  • 7. Navigating the World of Relationships as a First-Gen Desi Kid

    WE ARE BACK!!!

    After a short hiatus (thx a lot Zoom U), Taran (@taranvirjohal) and Neelay (@neelay__patel) are back to discuss everything related to relationships and Desi people, whether it be sneaking behind your parents' back to go to the movies with your boo or marrying a gori/gora. They wrap it up with an absolutely outdated analysis of the NBA playoffs (congrats in advance, Bron). Don't forget to follow @switchupthepodcast on IG & Facebooj and hit us on tiktok @taranandneelay!

    1 hr 17 min
  • 6. Doctor, Lawyer, or Engineer?

    Choosing a college major can be difficult. You always gotta be thinking, what major will med and law schools like? On this episode, Taranvir (@taranvirjohal) and Neelay (@neelay__patel) chop it up about the career paths that immigrant parents want us to take, the legacies of people who are at the top of their respective fields, and wrap it up with a recap and predictions for the first round of the NBA playoffs. Don't forget to follow @switchupthepodcast on IG and Facebook and hit us up on tiktok @taranandneelay!

    1 hr 9 min
  • 5. Education, Career Expectations, Philosophy, and Fitness (feat. Raeef Rahman)

    If you like hearing a bunch of inspirational quotes and deep conversations, this episode is for you! Longtime friend Raeef Rahman (@raeef_r) joins Taranvir (@taranvirjohal) and Neelay (@neelay__patel) to discuss expectations surrounding education and careers in the South Asian community, various philosophical ideas, and the importance of staying fit and active. Don't forget to follow @switchupthepodcast on IG and Facebook and hit us up on tiktok @taranandneelay!

    1 hr 12 min
  • 4. High School, Is College a Scam?, and the Raptors are FOR REAL

    Were you awkward af in high school? If so, this episode is not for you - get outta here loser. Nah we're just playing. On this episode of Switch Up, Taranvir (@taranvirjohal) and Neelay (@neelay__patel) discuss their experiences in high school and college, share their thoughts on the flaws of the higher education system, and reflect on the first few games of the NBA restart. Don't forget to follow @switchupthepodcast on IG and Facebook and hit us up on Tiktok @taranandneelay!

     

    1 hr 22 min
  • 3. Early School Life, Sleep & Meditation, and the NBA Bubble WORKS?!

    Did you finish your Kumon homework yet? If not, stop this podcast right now and go finish that ish. No but actually, pls listen - we need the views! On this episode of Switch Up, Taranvir (@taranvirjohal) and Neelay (@neelay__patel) chat about their experiences in school all the way through middle school, the importance of sleep and meditation, and the miraculous success of the NBA bubble. Shoutout Adam Silver. Don't forget to follow @switchupthepodcast on IG, Tiktok, and Facebook!

    1 hr 12 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…