We are two Indian third-culture women who became friends over a shared love of global affairs, East Asian dramas, and K-pop. Our feeds are a mix of policy articles, fan edits, and drama theories — and somewhere between late-night scrolling and endless DMs, we realized we had a lot to say. This podcast is where we bring those conversations to life, with debates, deep dives, and plenty of hot takes about identity, power, and culture.
Policy, Pop & Dumplings
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We are two Indian third-culture women who became friends over a shared love of global affairs, East Asian dramas, and K-pop. Our feeds are a mix of policy articles, fan edits, and drama theories — and somewhere between late-night scrolling and endless DMs, we realized we had a lot to say. This podcast is where we bring those conversations to life, with debates, deep dives, and plenty of hot takes about identity, power, and culture.
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March 31, 2026
Chinamaxxing: How has the world found itself in a very Chinese time of their lives?
<p>Hot water over iced lates. Slippers indoors. Traditional medicine over Western pharmaceuticals. Why is everyone suddenly romanticizing Chinese lifestyle choices—and why does it feel political?</p><p>This week, Gunjan and Paroma unpack Chinamaxxing through the lens of shifting cultural power. From Fareed Zakaria and Jon Stewart on Western liberalism’s fraying moral authority to bell hooks on “eating the other,” we ask: is this appreciation, appropriation, or something stranger? A geopolitical vibe shift disguised as wellness trends? When choosing herbal tea over coffee starts to feel like picking a side, what does that say about whose culture holds capital now?</p><p><br /></p><p>Credits and Show notes: </p><p><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17607.All_About_Love" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">1. All About Love, New Visions, Bell Hooks</a></p><p><a href="https://www.zomato.com/ncr/mala-project-by-sticky-rice-golf-course-road-gurgaon/order" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">2. Mala Project by Sticky Rice</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>
February 20, 2026
Culture Debrief for the Year of the Horse: Babies, Bangers & 10-Second Attention Spans
<p>In this episode, we ramble on about what actually defined 2025 for us and our feeds - birth-rate panic, short feeds, intense fandoms, and taste flexing as the new status symbol. We also talk about how K-systems are quietly influencing everything from music to streaming to soft power. If 2025 felt chaotic, this is the breakdown for everything that happened and everything we are gearing up for.</p><p><br></p><p>Credits:</p><p><a href="https://mydramalist.com/801140-nunan-naege-yeojaya" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Noona, You Are a Woman to Me (2025) </a></p><p>My Korean Boyfriend (2026) - Available on Netflix</p><p><a href="https://worksinprogress.co/issue/two-is-already-too-many/?fbclid=PAdGRleAPdRS5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaebrdl5BbHd3Kxht0wXmSrUL-fJsZqgh-dRASwIWBiaAsQM9K1683BoWGWBxg_aem_Wt8VkH42Vwg9YWNuLymfEw">Two is already too many - Phoebe Arslanagic-Little</a></p><p><a href="https://newswav.com/article/billionaires-can-t-love-anymore-china-bans-your-favorite-ceo-romance-A2601_noZAH7" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Billionaires can't love anymore: China bans your favourite CEO romance.</a></p><p><a href="https://www.cambridge.org/news-and-insights/parasocial-is-cambridge-dictionary-word-of-the-year-2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">‘Parasocial’ is Cambridge Dictionary’s Word of the Year 2025</a></p><p><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/pamdanziger/2025/10/24/declining-consumer-demand-pushes-luxury-brand-valuations-down/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Declining Consumer Demand Pulls Luxury Brand Valuations Down (Forbes, 2025)</a></p><p><a href="https://www.gentlemonster.com/int/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Gentle Monster</a></p><p><a href="https://preply.com/en/home" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Learn languages on Preply</a></p><p>When Life Gives You Tangerines (2025) - Available on Netflix</p><p><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/205363984-taiwan-travelogue">Taiwan Travelogue - Yáng Shuāng-zǐ, 楊双子, Lin King (Translator)</a></p><p><a href="https://www.destinationtoronto.com/events/annual-festivals-and-events/toronto-international-festival-of-authors/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Toronto International Festival of Authors</a></p>
December 8, 2025
The Hierarchy Trap: Beyond Bullying
<p>Across East Asia, school, barracks, and work often run on rank, rivalry, and endurance. In this episode we n trace how South Korea’s mandatory military service, Japan’s senpai-kohai culture, and China’s exam pressure shape what “strength” and “justice” look like for young people. We discuss why bullying and revenge narratives resonate, and how pop culture can turn private harm into public debate and try wrapping our heads around what it would take to build real belonging instead of fear.</p><p><br></p><p>Instagram: @policypopdumplings.</p><p>Email: policypopdumplings@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Credits: </p><p>Ta Park, Van My et al. “Promising Results from the Use of a Korean Drama to Address Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors on School Bullying and Mental Health among Asian American College-Aged Students.” International journal of environmental research and public health vol. 17,5 1637. 3 Mar. 2020, doi:10.3390/ijerph17051637</p><p><br></p><p>Hong MY and Goo J (2024) The significance of school bullying prevention program: a narrative inquiry from the perspective of a school police officer at a Youth Police Academy in Korea. Front. Educ. 9:1408275. doi: 10.3389/feduc.2024.1408275.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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