In this day and age, the youth want to be involved in current events, in politics, in climate change, in making a difference. Some people don't take us seriously, I mean, what could teens possibly have to offer to the world? Well, we're here to tell you what we think.
In this episode, Sarrah and guest host Ayesha sit down with Adrija Jana, a high school senior from Kolkata, India to discuss menstrual hygiene, inequities, and taboos. Listen as they discuss the Pink Tax, period taboos in Desi and Desi-American cultures, educating men on periods, and lack of access to menstrual hygiene products in American and Indian schools. Specific time stamps are included below!
Period poverty definition - (7:00)
How did you find out about periods? (8:20)
Period taboo & Desi cultural stigma - (13:15) & (40:28)
Educating men on periods - (22:03)
Pink Tax & period products accessibility - (26:05) & (30:40)
COVID-19's impact on period poverty/menstrual stigma - (29:00)
Menstural hyegine in schools in the U.S. & India - (36:39)
3 Feb 2022
Mental Health in America V.S. India (feat. Adrija)
In this episode, Sarrah and Mandira (virtually) sit down to discuss the stigma behind mental health in Desi-American communities compared to the stigma surrounding it in India. They speak to Adrija Jana, a student from India, who shares her experiences coping with life during the pandemic and her struggle with mental health and accessing help. Also, a quick debate between ras gulla, gulab jamun, and jalebi!
note: some of Adrija's audio is shaky until the 24:00 mark
29 Aug 2021
ew, college apps.
In the first episode of season two, Sarrah and Mandira rant about the current college application process they (along with the rest of the class of 2022) are currently suffering through. They also compare the pros and cons of the American college app system and weigh in on what their peers thought was the worse thing about the college application process. Timestamps to hear about specific topics: pressure to start - (2:30); writing essays - (19:00); career & doing adult things - (39:00)
29 Aug 2021
The Dark Secret to Your Makeup's Sparkle & High School: Movies VS. Reality
In this episode, Sarrah and Mandira discuss the dark side of makeup, specifically the complex business of the mica industry, a key element in makeup products. They also discuss Mandira's upcoming 16th birthday, and how they feel about movies that wrongly portray high school and teenage years. Spoiler Alert: your life doesn't change when you turn 16.
29 Aug 2021
Get your Head in the Game for Climate Change
In this episode, Sarrah and Mandira discuss how Climate Change affects every aspect of our lives and the world and why so many teens are passionate about this issue. They learn different ways to make an impact-- and somehow manage to tie in the evolution of Zac Efron into the conversation!
29 Aug 2021
Diversity in the Media and the Influence of Influencers
In this extended episode, Sarrah and Mandira discuss the lack of diversity in today's media and how it affects teens. They end off the episode by talking about the amazing influence that celebrities and influencers have on their audience, and why that needs to be harnessed for good.
29 Aug 2021
Gen Z Money and "Indian Matchmaking"
This week, Sarrah and Mandira learn about the influence Gen Z has on the economy! They're taught by Shantanu Roy, CEO of Zeta Management Consulting, a company that helps businesses understand Gen Z. They also talk about a new reality TV show to hit Netflix, all about the Desi culture of arranged marriages and the hysterical drama that ensues!
8 Mar 2021
Growing Up
Ttoday Sarrah and Mandira attempt to be life coaches and give advice on YOUR fears about the future. Skip to these timestamps if you want to hear specific topics: money - (2:30); happiness & relationships - (19:00); career & doing adult things - (39:00)
21 Feb 2021
what we think: 90s rom-coms
Today Sarrah and Mandira dissect their favorite (and not-so-favorite) romcoms from the 80s and 90s. They attempt to give rotten tomatoes ratings for all the movies, talk about the unrealistic standards, and how just how creepy (or downright sexual assault) some of the movie tropes are.
2 Dec 2020
2020 elections feat. Gen. Z Daily & Karran Mehta
This week, Sarrah and Mandira reflect on the 2020 presidential election: the good, bad, and ugly. They were joined by the founders of Gen. Z Daily, who break down daily news headlines, and Karran Mehta, an "edgy neo libertarian". They discussed cancel culture around voting for Trump or Biden, how it was like to live in Pennsylvania during the election (where Gen. Z. Daily is based), and whether or not the "soul of America" was really on the line (plus a side-debate on gun control, which is always fun).
5 Nov 2020
Buzzfeed & Chill: Amy Coney Barrett
This week, Sarrah and Mandira take a break from their stressful schedules and relax! While learning about the new Supreme Court Justice (Amy Coney Barrett) and why her nomination was so controversial, they take breaks to de-stress by taking Buzzfeed quizzes. They find out which Schitt's Creek character they are (the results are shocking) and discover that Sarrah knows way less about some classic movies than she thought she did!
9 Oct 2020
2020 Elections with teen TRUMP VS. BIDEN supporters
As politics become increasingly polarized and people refuse to understand the other side, vital conversations stop happening. We want to change that. This week, Sarrah and Mandira (virtually) sit down with teens supporting different candidates for the 2020 election. They spar over the pandemic, systemic racism, and global warming among other topics central to the upcoming election. Sarrah and Mandira also learn the reasons why some teens support Trump (or Biden), and that surprisingly, there is common ground. Since this episode is long, we've time-stamped the most important topics we cover: (6:30)-- the presidential debate; (15:30)-- systemic racism; (31:55) -- white privilege; (38:20)-- the pandemic; (48:45)-- Trump contracting COVID-19; (1:05:02)-- climate change; (1:22:50)-- racist/sexist comments Trump has made
25 Sept 2020
Buzzfeed & Chill: De-Stress with Quizzes & Re-Stress with the Pink Tax
This week, Sarrah and Mandira take a break from their stressful schedules (Junior year is turning out to be a nightmare) and try out a new podcast format! While learning about the pink tax, they take Buzzfeed quizzes to see who the pickiest eater really is and argue over the best way to have eggs!
18 Sept 2020
West Coast Wildfires & Learning to Live Without Tiktok
This week, Sarrah and Mandira break down what's fueling the devastating west coast wildfires (spoiler alert: climate change plays a pretty big role). They also address the looming Tiktok ban and brainstorm alternative ways to spend their time if the ban actually happens!
11 Sept 2020
Uighur Muslims and the Reality of Reality TV
This week, Sarrah and Mandira discuss an issue that's been on their minds for a while: the oppression of the Uighur Muslims in western China. Sarrah explains who the Uighurs are, what's happening to them, and what everyone can do to help. They lighten the air with venting about how this summer, Mandira realized that reality TV is very much staged and how she felt cheated by the producers.
28 Aug 2020
Let's Talk: Cultural Appropriation (feat. Senna and Sneha)
Today Sarrah and Mandira unpack cultural appropriation: what it is, why it's controversial, and where they think the 'line' is. They also get a fresh new perspective on the topic by inviting two of their friends, Senna and Sneha who explain their differing opinions on the subject. DISCLAIMER: This episode is a real, unedited conversation discussing real opinions. These opinions come from an Indian American and Arab perspective.
8 Jul 2020
LET'S TALK: Call-Out Culture
In this week's episode, Sarrah and Mandira discuss call-out culture, something they've been seeing not only on Instagram and Twitter but also in their own school communities. DISCLAIMER: This episode is a real, unedited conversation discussing real opinions. These opinions come from a non-black POC's perspective. It can be a controversial topic, and you don't need to agree with their opinions. It's important to remember that everyone is learning and growing, so stay respectful!
11 Jun 2020
LET'S TALK: Black Lives Matter.
Today Sarrah and Mandira unpack the Black Lives Matter movement and explore how systematic racism affects the Black community. You don't have to be racist to benefit from a racist system.
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