Chai and the City

About Chai and the City

Two twenty-somethings (who happen to be childhood best friends) sit down and talk about life and navigating adulthood.

Publisher

Ridah Syed & Sonali Sarin

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Jan 2021

Latest episode

6 May 2021

Latest episodes

17 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 May 2021

   EP17 | Mother's Day Special: The Teapot and Teacups

   For our season two finale episode, we bring on two very special guests: our mothers! We talk about what it was like for them to raise children, how their own mothers inspired them, and of course, lots of embarrassing stories. D I S C L A I M E R: We (Sonali and Ridah) are not experts at most topics (if not all). This is an opinion-based podcast, and therefore, it’s up to every listener to take our unsolicited advice and opinions with a grain of salt and draw their own conclusions. F O L L O W  U S  Instagram: instagram.com/chaiandthecitypod/  Soso: @sonalisai  Ridz: @ridzstagram_ C O N T A C T U S: chaiandthecitypod@gmail.com

2. 

   29 Apr 2021

   EP16 | Sip Happens (w/Abin Thev)

   Let's talk about adulting and getting your shit together! We talk with guest Abin Thev about how the college to adult process went for us, and if we feel like we are now qualified to be giving this advice. D I S C L A I M E R: We (Sonali and Ridah) are not experts at most topics (if not all). This is an opinion-based podcast, and therefore, it’s up to every listener to take our unsolicited advice and opinions with a grain of salt and draw their own conclusions. F O L L O W  U S Instagram: instagram.com/chaiandthecitypod/ Soso: @sonalisai Ridz: @ridzstagram_ B L M R E S O U R C E S • S U P P O R T / D O N A T E • centerforeconomicinclusion.org voicesforracialjustice.org edalliesmn.org ujamaaplace.org C O N T A C T U S: chaiandthecitypod@gmail.com

3. 

   22 Apr 2021

   EP15 | Our Tea-Riffic Furry Friends

   Let's talk about pets! We are loving parents to a cat and dog (respectively) and are big animal lovers in general! How did we first meet our furry friends? What were our parents' and families' reactions? Be sure to interact with us on our socials and let us know your pet stories too! D I S C L A I M E R: We (Sonali and Ridah) are not experts at most topics (if not all). This is an opinion-based podcast, and therefore, it’s up to every listener to take our unsolicited advice and opinions with a grain of salt and draw their own conclusions. F O L L O W  U S Instagram: instagram.com/chaiandthecitypod/ Soso: @sonalisai Ridz: @ridzstagram_ B L M R E S O U R C E S • S U P P O R T / D O N A T E centerforeconomicinclusion.org voicesforracialjustice.org edalliesmn.org ujamaaplace.org C O N T A C T U S: Email: chaiandthecitypod@gmail.com

4. 

   15 Apr 2021

   EP14 | A Single Mom’s Tea Pot (w/Sohana Mansur)

   We are back with a new episode! This week, we are joined by Sohana Mansur, a singer, dancer, tik-tok queen, and all around boss! *as heard in the episode, “bahauth badtameez” means “very rude” or “misbehaving” D I S C L A I M E R We (Sonali and Ridah) are not experts at most topics (if not all). This is an opinion-based podcast, and therefore, it’s up to every listener to take our unsolicited advice and opinions with a grain of salt and draw their own conclusions. F O L L O W  U S Instagram: instagram.com/chaiandthecitypod/ Soso: @sonalisai Ridz: @ridzstagram_ Sohana: @sohanamansur (Instagram & TikTok) [as mentioned in the episode - Dr. Ramani’s channel: https://youtube.com/c/DoctorRamani] B L M R E S O U R C E S • S U P P O R T / D O N A T E * centerforeconomicinclusion.org * voicesforracialjustice.org * edalliesmn.org * ujamaaplace.org C O N T A C T U S: Email: chaiandthecitypod@gmail.com

5. 

   8 Apr 2021

   EP13 | Who Takes The Tea?

   This is a fun one, y’all! It’s Ridz versus Soso! They play the best friend tag game. Keep listening to see who wins! D I S C L A I M E R We (Sonali and Ridah) are not experts at most topics (if not all). This is an opinion-based podcast, and therefore, it’s up to every listener to take our unsolicited advice and opinions with a grain of salt and draw their own conclusions. F O L L O W  U S Instagram: instagram.com/chaiandthecitypod/ Soso: @sonalisai Ridz: @ridzstagram_ C O N T A C T U S: Email: chaiandthecitypod@gmail.com

6. 

   1 Apr 2021

   EP12 | Sippin’ On Love Languages

   Welcome back to a new episode! This week’s episode is about the 5 Love Languages! We talk about why our love language(s) are, and how to identify others’ and adapt to their style. D I S C L A I M E R: We (Sonali and Ridah) are not experts at most topics (if not all). This is an opinion-based podcast, and therefore, it’s up to every listener to take our unsolicited advice and opinions with a grain of salt and draw their own conclusions. F O L L O W  U S Instagram: instagram.com/chaiandthecitypod/ Soso: @sonalisai Ridz: @ridzstagram_ C O N T A C T U S: Email: chaiandthecitypod@gmail.com

7. 

   25 Mar 2021

   EP11 | Following Your Cup of Passion-Tea

   Hello, hello! This week’s episode is about following your passion! We talk about if it’s always worth following your passion, and when it’s important to categorize security/stability over it, if ever. We have very different takes, and hope y’all relate! D I S C L A I M E R: We (Sonali and Ridah) are not experts at most topics (if not all). This is an opinion-based podcast, and therefore, it’s up to every listener to take our unsolicited advice and opinions with a grain of salt and draw their own conclusions. F O L L O W  U S Instagram: instagram.com/chaiandthecitypod/ Soso: @sonalisai Ridz: @ridzstagram_ C O N T A C T U S: Email: chaiandthecitypod@gmail.com

8. 

   18 Mar 2021

   EP10 | Spilling The Royal-Tea: A Discussion on Colorism (w/ Sumana Syed)

   We are back with a new season! To kick us off, we have a special guest - Ridz’s sister, Sumana! We’re discussing all the tea about the Meghan & Harry interview and our thoughts about colorism. D I S C L A I M E R: We (Sonali and Ridah) are not experts at most topics (if not all). This is an opinion-based podcast, and therefore, it’s up to every listener to take our unsolicited advice and opinions with a grain of salt and draw their own conclusions. R E S O U R C E S Stop Asian Hate: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hate | https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/ | https://stopasianhate.carrd.co/ Colorism: https://www.nccj.org/colorism-0 | https://www.ntdaily.com/perpetuating-colorism-is-toxic-for-the-second-generation/ | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-53182169 Suicide Prevention: Hotline - 800-273-8255 | https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ | https://afsp.org/ F O L L O W  U S Instagram: instagram.com/chaiandthecitypod/ Soso: @sonalisai Ridz: @ridzstagram_ Sumana: @soomaanuh | @sumana.f.syed C O N T A C T U S: Email: chaiandthecitypod@gmail.com

9. 

   11 Mar 2021

   BONUS | We Hate You Lorelai Gilmore! (w/ Suesue A.)

   In our very first BONUS episode, soso and a guest discuss one of their favorite shows, Gilmore Girls, and their controversial opinions surrounding it! D I S C L A I M E R: We are not experts at most topics (if not all). This is an opinion-based podcast, and therefore, it’s up to every listener to take our unsolicited advice and opinions with a grain of salt and draw their own conclusions. F O L L O W  U S: Instagram: @chaiandthecitypod Facebook: chaiandthecity Sonali: @sonalisai Ridah: @ridzstagram_ Suesue: @suesueabuisba C O N T A C T U S: Email: chaiandthecitypod@gmail.com

10. 

    19 Feb 2021

    EP09 | Halal Hot-teas

    Part 2 of 2! In this episode, soso & ridz discuss dating standards within their families and community, what “halal dating” is, thoughts on interracial relationships, and if they would be down for an arranged marriage. If you’d like to send them a rishta, be sure to listen to the whole episode to see if they’d be down ;) D I S C L A I M E R: We (Sonali and Ridah) are not experts at most topics (if not all). This is an opinion-based podcast, and therefore, it’s up to every listener to take our unsolicited advice and opinions with a grain of salt and draw their own conclusions. F O L L O W  U S: Instagram: @chaiandthecitypod Facebook: chaiandthecity Sonali: @sonalisai Ridah: @ridzstagram_ C O N T A C T U S: Email: chaiandthecitypod@gmail.com

11. 

    12 Feb 2021

    EP08 | V-Day or Tea-Day?

    Part 1 of 2! In this episode, soso & ridz discuss Valentine’s Day plans, if love exists, and what their thoughts are on true love and soulmates. They also discuss dating and how brown culture perceives it (from their experience/perspective). D I S C L A I M E R: We (Sonali and Ridah) are not experts at most topics (if not all). This is an opinion-based podcast, and therefore, it’s up to every listener to take our unsolicited advice and opinions with a grain of salt and draw their own conclusions. F O L L O W  U S: Instagram: @chaiandthecitypod Facebook: chaiandthecity Sonali: @sonalisai Ridah: @ridzstagram_ C O N T A C T U S: Email: chaiandthecitypod@gmail.com

12. 

    5 Feb 2021

    EP07 | Dirty Chai: We’re Not Really Strangers?

    In this episode, soso & ridz play the game “We’re Not Really Strangers!” They dive deeper into their bond, and discuss what things that they may not have known about each other. We encourage our listeners to try out the game too, and let us know if they enjoyed it! D I S C L A I M E R: We (Sonali and Ridah) are not experts at most topics (if not all). This is an opinion-based podcast, and therefore, it’s up to every listener to take our unsolicited advice and opinions with a grain of salt and draw their own conclusions. F O L L O W  U S: Instagram: @chaiandthecitypod Facebook: chaiandthecity Sonali: @sonalisai Ridah: @ridzstagram_ C O N T A C T U S: Email: chaiandthecitypod@gmail.com

13. 

    29 Jan 2021

    EP06 | Steeped In Superstition: The Evil Eye

    In this episode, soso & ridz discuss the origins of the evil eye and nazar. They talk about if there is any validity to the evil eye, and if they’ve ever experienced it firsthand. We encourage our listeners to tell us if they believe in the evil eye, and if they have ever experienced it! D I S C L A I M E R: We (Sonali and Ridah) are not experts at most topics (if not all). This is an opinion-based podcast, and therefore, it’s up to every listener to take our unsolicited advice and opinions with a grain of salt and draw their own conclusions. F O L L O W  U S: Instagram: @chaiandthecitypod Facebook: chaiandthecity Sonali: @sonalisai Ridah: @ridzstagram_ C O N T A C T U S: Email: chaiandthecitypod@gmail.com

14. 

    22 Jan 2021

    EP05 | Say Something, Don’t Be Chai (w/ Natalie Le)

    In this episode, soso & ridz bring on a guest (the amazing, Natalie Le!) to discuss making the first move in dating and relationships. They talk about when it’s appropriate to make the first move, what qualifies as making a move, and why women should be taking more initiative in their dating lives. We encourage our listeners to tell us about a time that they have made the first move! D I S C L A I M E R: We (Sonali and Ridah) are not experts at most topics (if not all). This is an opinion-based podcast, and therefore, it’s up to every listener to take our unsolicited advice and opinions with a grain of salt and draw their own conclusions. F O L L O W  U S: Instagram: @chaiandthecitypod Facebook: chaiandthecity Sonali: @sonalisai Ridah: @ridzstagram_ Natalie: @creme_brulini / @a_girl_and_her_skillet C O N T A C T U S: Email: chaiandthecitypod@gmail.com

15. 

    15 Jan 2021

    EP04 | Is She Really My Best-Tea?

    In this episode, soso & ridz discuss if they’re even actually best friends, along with different types of friendships and how to navigate making new friends! We encourage our listeners to tell us if they think “best friend” is a nomination or a tier! D I S C L A I M E R: We (Sonali and Ridah) are not experts at most topics (if not all). This is an opinion-based podcast, and therefore, it’s up to every listener to take our unsolicited advice and opinions with a grain of salt and draw their own conclusions. F O L L O W  U S: Instagram: @chaiandthecitypod Facebook: chaiandthecity Sonali: @sonalisai Ridah: @ridzstagram_ C O N T A C T U S: Email: chaiandthecitypod@gmail.com

16. 

    8 Jan 2021

    EP03 | Spill The Astro-Tea

    In this episode, soso & ridz deep dive on everyone’s guilty pleasure: personality tests and astrology. They talk about everything from secretly obsessing over compatibility tests to examining their birth chart to see if they really are who they think they are. We encourage our listeners to use this episode as a guide to spill your own Astro-tea, and share your personality type on Instagram! D I S C L A I M E R: We (Sonali and Ridah) are not experts at most topics (if not all). This is an opinion-based podcast, and therefore, it’s up to every listener to take our unsolicited advice and opinions with a grain of salt and draw their own conclusions. F O L L O W  U S: Instagram: @chaiandthecitypod Facebook: chaiandthecity Sonali: @sonalisai Ridah: @ridzstagram_ C O N T A C T U S: Email: chaiandthecitypod@gmail.com

17. 

    1 Jan 2021

    EP02 | Brewing in the New Year

    In this episode, soso & ridz take some time to reflect on 2020; how did it affect them personally, and are they going into 2021 without looking back? Please share your own reflections and observations from the past year and the goals you have planned for the next, we'd love to hear from you! D I S C L A I M E R: Sonali and Ridah are not experts at most topics (if not all). This is an opinion based podcast, and therefore, every listener should take our unsolicited advice and opinions with a grain of salt and draw their own conclusions. F O L L O W  U S: Instagram: @chaiandthecitypod Facebook: chaiandthecity Sonali: @sonalisai Ridah: @ridzstagram_

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