Diasporastan

Diasporastan

A pod space for discussions on the South Asian diaspora, both as topic and lens through which to view our world. Hosted & Produced by Maryyum Mehmood and Aditya Desai.

  1. HIGH THEORY PODCAST - Diaspora (crossover)

    07/06/2021

    HIGH THEORY PODCAST - Diaspora (crossover)

    We were thrilled to be guests on the amazing High Theory podcast! Host Saronik Basu interviewed us about -- what else -- the word "Diaspora" and how we approach it. Music used in promotional material: 'The Beginning or the End' by Nicholas Mackin. High Theory takes on difficult ideas from the academy with irreverence. http://hightheory.net/podcast/diaspora-with-diasporastan/ Subscribe to it on your favorite pod app!

    18 min
  2. Islamonomics w/ Akhtar Mohammed

    19/04/2021

    Islamonomics w/ Akhtar Mohammed

    Akhtar Mohammed joins us to talk about his Fijian background, the history of the South Asian labor trade, Islamic finance ethics, and how that all led to his new book, Islamonomics.  Intro: "Kabi Nai Drao", nvee music. Outro: "Satoshi Nakamoto", Gramatik Mid: "Tabla Solo in Vilambit Teentaal", Cassius Khan Cover Art by Nirja Desai, @kalakar on IG. Comments & suggestions for future topics: diasporastanpod@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @diasporastan.

    51 min
  3. Queerness and Mental Health during Ramadan w/ Maz Halima

    12/04/2021

    Queerness and Mental Health during Ramadan w/ Maz Halima

    As Ramadan 2021 begins, writer Maz Halima joins us to discuss how to create conversations around celebrating and observing the holiday when our identities, lifestyles, or health concerns pose challenges and set us on the fringes of what is "traditional". For more resources, please check out: Imaan, the UK's leading LGBTQ Muslim Charity and Hidaya Foundation, serving the poor and needy in the Muslim population. Follow Maz on Twitter @MazHalima and follow her newsletter! Intro: "Husn-e-Haqiqi" by Arieb Azhar and Rohail Hyatt Outro: "See Me" by Ajah UK Cover Art by Nirja Desai, @kalakar on IG. Comments & suggestions for future topics: diasporastanpod@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @diasporastan.

    51 min
  4. Duma Says w/ Nathi Ngubane

    05/04/2021

    Duma Says w/ Nathi Ngubane

    Our guest is Nathi Ngubane, South African writer & illustrator of the children's book series DUMA SAYS, which teaches kids about how to cope with and protect themselves in the COVID-19 pandemic. He talks to us about what inspired the books, how they reflect the particulars of his South Africa, his background, and more! Follow Nathi on Twitter @Nkosinaartjie Intro: "Brand New Day", Emtee feat. Lolli Outro: "Sponono" Kabza de Small Cover Art by Nirja Desai, @kalakar on IG. Comments & suggestions for future topics: diasporastanpod@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @diasporastan.

    51 min
  5. Ambedkarite Futurists w/ Sharmin Hossain

    29/03/2021

    Ambedkarite Futurists w/ Sharmin Hossain

    Sharmin Hossain, Political Director of Equality Labs, joins us to talk about uprooting and resisting casteism, religious intolerance, gender-based violence, and other oppressions through organizing, digital security, and (possibly), K-Pop stans. Follow Sharmin on Twitter @sharminultra. Intro: "Esho Brishti Namai", Habib Outro: "Laal Meri Pat", Abida Parveen Cover Art by Nirja Desai, @kalakar on IG. Comments & suggestions for future topics: diasporastanpod@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @diasporastan.

    48 min
  6. BAME Experiences Under COVID w/ Halima Begum

    22/03/2021

    BAME Experiences Under COVID w/ Halima Begum

    Halima Begum, Chief Executive of the Runnymede Trust, joins us to mark one-year of the pandemic quarantine in the UK and how it has affected the BAME population in distinct, particular ways. Follow Halima on Twitter @Halima_Begum. Intro: "Only Way Out Is Through", Banglamotorr Outro: "Amar Bhaier Rokte Rangano" in Twelve Languages Cover Art by Nirja Desai, @kalakar on IG. Comments & suggestions for future topics: diasporastanpod@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @diasporastan.

    50 min
  7. Muslim Women In These Times w/ Wardah Abbas

    08/03/2021

    Muslim Women In These Times w/ Wardah Abbas

    Wardah Abbas, co-founder and editor of The Muslim Women Times zooms in from Nigeria to talk about what inspired her to start this project and why it is important for modern Muslimahs to take control of their narratives, both past and present. Follow @Wardah_abbas and @TMWT_tweets on Twitter. Intro: "As Real As They Come", Miss Undastood Outro: "Hijabi", Mona Haydar Cover Art by Nirja Desai, @kalakar on IG. Comments & suggestions for future topics: diasporastanpod@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @diasporastan.

    43 min
  8. Political Panditry w/ Shivam Bhatt

    01/03/2021

    Political Panditry w/ Shivam Bhatt

    Shivam Bhatt joins us to talk about challenging Hindu fundamentalism and adapting his religious faith, values, and traditions towards contemporary social justice issues. Follow him on Twitter @elektrotal. Intro: "Dhalsim's Theme," Capcom's Street Fighter Outro: "Caught in the Divide" by Punk on Toast Cover Art by Nirja Desai, @kalakar on IG. Comments & suggestions for future topics: diasporastanpod@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @diasporastan.

    1h 11m
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About

A pod space for discussions on the South Asian diaspora, both as topic and lens through which to view our world. Hosted & Produced by Maryyum Mehmood and Aditya Desai.

Information

  • Creator
    Diasporastan
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Diasporastan