The new normal is here to stay but not everyone got the memo. What happens when precautions become subjective? UK & Divya discuss what they're doing to take back control of their safety in the re-opened public spaces of their respective cities and reveal the serendipity of wearing a face mask while musing on the future of gathering from a design perspective.

When you emigrate from the country you grew up in, you begin the journey of a perennial long-distance with your family. The global lockdown has threatened the access to be there for our loved ones in a time when we need each other the most. So, how do we care for each other despite the enormous distance and restrictions? Tune-in for the stories of 10 families who are experiencing this first-hand. This episode is created with the support of our listeners and contributors.

Distance can be a nice palate cleanser. It gives you the chance to reclaim parts of yourself that you may have forgotten or have been curious to discover. When all your time belongs to you again, what do those pursuits for the self look like? Tune in for an honest exchange between this cross-border couple.

How do you sustain shared experiences when you're physically apart? Hear this couple reveal what they do, while they unpack their current favourite TV shows and get into a spirited discussion about the stereotypical representation of Indian food.

Two spouses get into the details of their long-distance lockdown from different countries and discuss the good, bad and ugly of living through this experience. Tune in for the raw details of their plans going out of the window and excuse them for their first-episode gaffes.