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Updated 17/10/2023

31/10/2024

Is Diwali a Pop-Culture Trope on American TV?

This week on Respectfully Disagree, we discuss whether American TV is in fact making space for South Asian representation with it's Diwali themed episodes, why everyone is in designer clothes this festive season, and whether the commercialisation of Diwali has inadvertently impacted how we celebrate it. Credits:- Featuring: The Savala Vada Co-Producers: Vasudhaa Narayanan, Rohitha Naraharisetty Edit & Sound Design: Vibhav Saraf Cover Art: Hitesh Sonar Art Director: Neha Shekhawat Executive Producer: Karla Bookman

31/10/2024

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33 min
03/05/2022

Will We Ever Get Our Attention Span Back?

In this episode, we look at the problems with viewing attention as a commodity, and why our thoughts are no longer our own. This piece was written and narrated by Saumya Kalia. 'The One Story’ is TS Studio’s weekly podcast series, where we narrate The Swaddle’s longform features at the intersection of health, gender, and culture.

03/05/2022

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14 min
29/08/2024

Is the Hema Committee Report MeToo's Second Wave? Ft. Parvathy Thiruvothu and Nidhi Suresh

The Malayalam film industry is going through an upheaval for the second time with the Hema Committee report's revelations. This week, actor Parvathy and journalist Nidhi, who have both been at the forefront of respectively organizing and reporting on the "power mafia" in Mollywood, discuss the learnings from the first wave, the idea of imperfect feminists, changes in newsrooms covering MeToo, and why movements come in waves. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on. Credits:- Featuring: Parvathy Thiruvothu, Nidhi Suresh Co-Producers: Vasudhaa Narayanan, Rohitha Naraharisetty Edit & Sound Design: Vibhav Saraf Cover Art: Hitesh Sonar Art Director: Neha Shekhawat Executive Producer: Karla Bookman

29/08/2024

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52 min
08/12/2022

Why Is the Hype Around RRR Problematic?

This week, writer and movie buff Divya Kandukuri joins us to discuss the problems with Rajamouli’s fandom, how RRR reinforces caste hierarchies, and why the West’s praise for Indian films often overlooks nuances of depictions. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on. Here is the link to our other new podcast series 'In Perspective' — https://open.spotify.com/show/1IPuWu4AGDQUyzchPZaUBs?si=8fa9822f01964e80&nd=1 Here are links to the articles we referred to: -https://caravanmagazine.in/film/rajamouli-dehumanising-gond-rrr -https://theswaddle.com/how-tollywoods-two-rival-castes-work-together-to-maintain-political-industry-power/

08/12/2022

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33 min
05/09/2024

Did 'brat' Summer Bring Skinny Back? Ft. Urooj Ashfaq

Ozempic knock-offs have wormed their way into India and brat summer has glamorized thinness and cigarettes. Did everyone secretly want to be skinny all along? This week, comedian Urooj Ashfaq joins us to discuss whether fashion is over body positivity, if desiring skinny is a pop culture aesthetic and whether the Kardashians are a 'true' representation for plus-sized beauty standards. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on. Credits:- Featuring: Urooj Ashfaq Co-Producers: Vasudhaa Narayanan, Rohitha Naraharisetty Edit & Sound Design: Vibhav Saraf Cover Art: Hitesh Sonar Art Director: Neha Shekhawat Executive Producer: Karla Bookman

05/09/2024

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1h 6m
18/01/2024

Are Bollywood Talk Shows Dead?

This week, we discuss all the pop culture that has been dominating our feeds: 'Annapoorani’s' big ban, the Vanga-Kashyap bromance, the 'Fighter' trailer, and most importantly, how even Zeenat Aman’s charisma couldn't salvage Koffee with Karan. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on. Credits: Featuring: Shrishti Malhotra Co-Producers: Neha Shetty, Rohitha Naraharisetty Cover Art: Neha Tewari Art Director: Neha Shekhawat Executive Producer: Karla Bookman

18/01/2024

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40 min
25/10/2019

Has the MeToo Movement in India Been Successful?

It’s been two years since Raya Sarkar came out with the List of Sexual Harassers in Academia. And the #MeToo movement broke out in a big way in India last October. In this episode, we discuss the #MeToo movement and the way forward. Credits: Co-Producers: Shrishti Malhotra, Rajvi Desai Cover Art: Anjalee Menon, Hitesh Sonar Executive Producer: Karla Bookman

25/10/2019

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23 min
04/01/2024

What's In and What's Out - 2024

For our first episode of the year, we bring you everything that we think we should carry over to 2024, and what trends are much better forgotten. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on. Credits: Co-Producers: Neha Shetty, Rohitha Naraharisetty Cover Art: Neha Tewari Art Director: Neha Shekhawat Executive Producer: Karla Bookman

04/01/2024

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47 min
30/11/2023

Coed v/s Single-Sex Schools: Back to School, Week 1

This month, the theme is Back to School. This week, are coed schools in India better than single-sex schools? Credits: Featuring: Denise D’Souza, Neha Shetty Co-Producers: Shrishti Malhotra, Rohitha Naraharisetty Cover Art: Neha Tewari Art Director: Neha Shekhawat Executive Producer: Karla Bookman

30/11/2023

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31 min
08/03/2024

Arpita Chatterjee on the Persistence of Memory in ‘Three of Us’

Writer Arpita Chatterjee speaks about her film ‘Three of Us,’ revisiting childhood love and grief, trust and individuality in a marriage, and writing gentle men in cinema. In TS Studios’ The Best Parts podcast, journalist Genesia Alves dissects our favorite films, with a little help from the people who brought them to life. About the film: When a woman with early onset dementia visits her hometown with her husband, buried memories and a former love pave a poignant path through her past. #TheBestPartsTS Host: Genesia Alves Producer and Editor: Aditi Patel Sound Design and Mixing: Vibhav Saraf Marketing Collateral Design: Vibhav Saraf Art Director: Neha Shekhawat Creative Director: Shrishti Malhotra Executive Producer: Karla Bookman

08/03/2024

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49 min

The Swaddle is an independent media company based in Mumbai, India. TS Studios is our podcast and video production studio, which brings The Swaddle’s storytelling and creative point of view to original podcasts and films.