The Asian Other…Tamil Podcast

The Asian Other...Tamil Podcast

A podcast that brings our experiences of being Tamil to the table so that we can create a community that feels connected, accepted and empowered.

Episodes

  1. S2E4 | Dating; a deep dive| The Asian Other...Tamil Podcast

    12/13/2024

    S2E4 | Dating; a deep dive| The Asian Other...Tamil Podcast

    Welcome to our Season 2 Finale! *crying face emoji* We can't believe we're already closing out season 2 of the AOT Podcast! We can't thank each and every one of you enough for allowing us to bring this podcast to you. We pour so much of our hearts into this podcast and it is truly touching to see the support from all of you who tune in, engage with our content and share. We see you all! 3 We can't wait to bring you even more episodes in the future. Ungal AOT hosts, Thanusha & Nishani xox ****** In our Dating Part 1 episode (S2E2) we covered the nostalgia of dating speaking on our experiences when we were growing up, so if you've not yet seen it be sure to check it out! For this episode, we wanted to dig a little deeper into a few topics that we felt might present themselves in our relationships (romantic or otherwise) as Tamils raised in the western world. We are positive there is scope to talk more on all of this and cover topics we've not yet touched on in greater depth, but we thought we'd get started with this episode using some real life examples of relationship issues that we share some of our insights on. Some of which stem from our childhood, how self awareness and the responsibility of how we manage our own triggers and cues can impact those around us and we also shed some light issues relating to intimacy which all together is not something we discuss enough or have been given space to speak about openly. Finally, we reflect on our parents and their relationships, the relationships we watched growing up and take a moment to recognise their journeys' and what we can appreciate from their generation. Please join us for our season 2 finale, Dating; a deep dive Ungal, Thanusha & Nishani Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 3:20 - How our parents might see the current dating scene 5:55 - Emotional intelligence 9:42 - Working on yourself 13:05 - An introduction to the deep dive 14:22 - Self Love & Attachment Styles 20:59 - What standing up for yourself is like 25:34 - Childhood trauma & Self-awareness 40:46 - Your love languages and taking responsibility of identifying your fight languages 45:00 - Intimacy and the mental load 58:51 - Holding space to acknowledge our parent's journeys' Resources: https://linktr.ee/theasianothertamilpodcast https://open.spotify.com/album/55TDXJOZ3IoORgOhn1puDF Find us: Instagram: @theasianothertamilpodcast TikTok: @asianothertamilpodcast

    1h 5m
  2. S2E3 | Kalai: The Arts | The Asian Other...Tamil Podcast

    11/01/2024

    S2E3 | Kalai: The Arts | The Asian Other...Tamil Podcast

    The arts have been used as a mode of communication amongst humans for centuries. In season 1, Nishani and Thanusha mention that Villupaatu was used in the past to spread news and propaganda across the land. Using this as a basis we further expand on the arts in Tamil culture. We speak on classical forms of art we are familiar with and forms of folk art that are practised today and we may have come across in cinema without having a full appreciation of the art form and the forms of art that we have lost over the years.  Please join us for season 2 episode 3 - Kalai: the arts. Ungal,  Nishani & Thanusha 0:00 - Introduction  2:08 - Carnatic Music 6:40 - Entry to Aattams (dance) 11:55 - Silambattam 17:35 - Manmadhan story 19:22 - Puli Aattam 22:10 - Bommal Aattam 23:43 - Karakaattam 26:20 - Kummi 28:10 - Eelam Tamils & Carnatic music 29:54 - Oppaari and its significance 34.12 - Amba Paadalgal/Songs 37:14 - Parai Melam & Yaazh  42:08 - Koothu varieties  47.13 - Preserving the dying art forms in the Tamil diaspora Resources:  https://linktr.ee/theasianothertamilpodcast https://open.spotify.com/album/55TDXJOZ3IoORgOhn1puDF Find us: Instagram: @theasianothertamilpodcast  TikTok: @asianothertamilpodcast

    50 min
  3. S2E2 | Kathal; a secret union | The Asian Other...Tamil Podcast

    10/04/2024

    S2E2 | Kathal; a secret union | The Asian Other...Tamil Podcast

    Whilst filming our first episode we noticed a strong theme around love that was present in many Sangam literature texts and felt it appropriate to film an episode dedicated to our experiences with love. In this episode we focus on what dating was like for us growing up in the Tamil diaspora, the contrast of what love may have looked like to our parents and what we are learning through our experiences. We know you all love a juicy episode, so you know what to do, grab a snack and join us! This is Kathal; a secret union.  Ungal, Thanusha & Nishani Resources: https://linktr.ee/theasianothertamilpodcasthttps://open.spotify.com/album/55TDXJOZ3IoORgOhn1puDF Find us:Instagram: @theasianothertamilpodcast TikTok: @asianothertamilpodcast

    1h 10m
  4. S2E1 | Tamilakam; The history you wish you knew | The Asian Other...Tamil Podcast

    09/06/2024

    S2E1 | Tamilakam; The history you wish you knew | The Asian Other...Tamil Podcast

    Firstly, a massive massive thank you to each and every one of you who supports us, encourages us and have patiently been awaiting Season 2. We do this for all of you and are so exciting to bring you new episodes. So, without further ado. Vanakkam, Welcome to Season 2 of the Asian Other... Tamil podcast! We are kicking off our first episode of the season, deep diving into our rich history. Come with us on a journey through time, back to 300 BC, to the age of the Cholas, the Cheras and the Pandya kingdoms. We explore how texts from the Sangam age showcased how society operated (Akam and Puram texts) and how relatable they can still be to our day to day lives as Tamils living in the 21st Century. Through our research for this episode, what we discovered was a society with some outlooks that were well ahead of its time and aimed to hold inclusive spaces and platforms for the arts to flourish.  Come along with us as we seek to scratch the mere surface of our extensive history. Maybe it’ll even uncover the history bug in you?  This is episode one, Tamilakam; the history you wish you knew.  Ungal, Nishani & Thanusha Timestamps:  2:25 - A millennia of Tamils 6:06 - The Sangams and the preservation of our texts written on palm leaves 10:40 - Kumari Kandam 13.06 - Exploring the themes in Akam and Puram texts  16:00 - Love is Love is Love  17.48 - Ainthinai, Kaikilai & Perunthinai 20:15 - How Tamil cinema took inspiration  25:35 - Where the word “Kalli” comes from 28.10 - Breakdown of Pathinenkilkanakku 35:00 - References of Saivism, Jainism and Buddhism in Sangam texts/epics 36.55 - Murugan in Sangam literature 47:30 - How we continue to honour the Sangam age, today Resources:  https://linktr.ee/theasianothertamilpodcast https://open.spotify.com/album/55TDXJOZ3IoORgOhn1puDF Find us: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAOTpodcast Instagram: @theasianothertamilpodcast  TikTok: @asianothertamilpodcast

    53 min
  5. S1E5 | The Things That Shaped Us | The Asian Other...Tamil Podcast

    09/22/2023

    S1E5 | The Things That Shaped Us | The Asian Other...Tamil Podcast

    We can’t believe we’re here; our Season 1 Finale! What a journey it has been. What started out as an idea has brought us to this very moment. I don’t think either of us imagined we’d be hosts of our own podcast. It has been a real labour of love over the last year that we have been working behind the scenes and since we went live in May.   Please join us for the last time this year, for a candid episode where we both share with you key moments in our lives that have shaped us. We get personal, it gets emotional and it's an hour of pure feel good vibes.   Before we wrap up we wanted to take a moment to thank YOU, our viewers, listeners and supporters. We are so thankful for your endless support since we brought you the podcast and it is because of you that we continue to follow this passion to bring you meaningful content again and again so that we can create a space for Tamils to feel connected and you are all such a huge part of this journey with us. Massive shout outs to all the support from our friends and family cheering us on behind the scenes, believing in us and being there as a helping hand always. We are so blessed to have you in our corner.  On that note grab a drink and a snack, sit back and enjoy as we bring you our 5th and final episode of Season 1, The Things That Shaped Us.  We will see you next year for Season 2 of The Asian Other Tamil podcast!! Ungal,  Thanusha & Nishani, signing out. Timestamps:  01:54 - Part 1 - a nonconventional childhood  06:19 - Part 2 - I’m just a teenage (Tamil) dirtbag baby  09:54 - Part 3 - The journey of embracing our roots 12:58 - Introduction to Part 4  13:26 - Part 4 - Having pets in the Tamil community 19:42 - Part 5 - Losing a parent in your twenties 29:07 - Part 6 - The power of female friendships  38:16 - Part 7 - The ebb and flow of feminism and resilience Find us: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAOTpodcast Instagram: @theasianothertamilpodcast  TikTok: @asianothertamilpodcast

    58 min
  6. S1E4 | Oru Virunthukku Porom | The Asian Other...Tamil Podcast

    08/04/2023

    S1E4 | Oru Virunthukku Porom | The Asian Other...Tamil Podcast

    Keeping in theme with our first episode, welcome to episode four, “Oru Virunthukku Porom”; a tantalising journey for your taste buds as we talk about all things SAAPADU.  Following the structure of a menu, come along with us as we explore the various snacks, mains and desserts that we have all grown up enjoying. Hailing from a tropical island that served as a trading hub for centuries, we discuss the influence this has had on Tamil snacks. We highlight how environmentally conscious we are as a community, how so much of our cuisine is steeped in health & well being and share tons of other fun food facts along the way. Whilst the episode focuses on food we couldn’t let you go without sharing personal anecdotes of our experiences with our favourite and not so favourite food items. Let us know whether you have any too and come prepared with snacks in hand, for a fun filled episode of foodie goodness! Please join us on this culinary journey as we bring you our fourth episode, Oru Virunthukku Porom. Ungal,  Thanusha & Nishani  Timestamps:  01:34 - a brief introduction to shorteats 04:24 - The egg & fish roll  06:40 - Mithivedi & its inception 08:11 - Palahaaram  13:24 - All day nibbles 17:30 - Life Cycle of Pullukodiyal & sustainability 32:33 - Mains & veg curries  30:23 - Rice used in Tamil cooking 32:55 - The egg debate 37:09 - Non-veg items 39:42 - Srilankan seafood Resources:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parboiled_rice https://tastecooking.com/long-history-sri-lankas-short-eats/ Find us: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAOTpodcast Instagram: @theasianothertamilpodcast  TikTok: @asianothertamilpodcast

    1h 5m
  7. S1E3 | “Mental Health in the Tamil Community” | The Asian Other...Tamil Podcast

    07/07/2023

    S1E3 | “Mental Health in the Tamil Community” | The Asian Other...Tamil Podcast

    Please note that we discuss some themes that viewers and listeners may find distressing. If you or anyone you know needs support please reach out to any of the available resources found below. **** In our episode today we are joined by our very first guest on the podcast, Dr Jeeano Paul. Dr Paul is a psychiatrist who works within a general hospital seeing patients within hospital A&E, in general medical and surgical wards. He has worked with children, adults and older patients in a variety of settings and is a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. As a Tamil medical professional, we open our episode with a Q & A for Jeeano, to hear about his experiences choosing to pursue psychiatry and treating patients from the Tamil community. It is widely understood that within the Tamil community, mental health as a topic of conversation is considered taboo. The purpose of this episode was to begin discussing some of the challenges we face as a community by continually “sweeping things under the rug” when they become uncomfortable to discuss. In being joined by a medical professional our aim was to create a safe space to share our thoughts, that some of you may resonate with and to educate ourselves in helping create a community who are supportive of one another’s journeys with mental health. We hear from our AOT focus groups as they share their personal anecdotes in relation to mental health and taboo topics. We hope in part this episode can help encourage discussions within the Tamil community, on how we can better advocate for ourselves and our loved ones. Please join us, for our third episode, Mental health in the Tamil community. Ungal, Nishani & Thanusha Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:18 Q&A with a Tamil psychiatrist 2:39 Tamil patients you have treated 3:02 Intergenerational trauma 7:15 Tamil patients that have fled the war 12:11 Treating low moods 22:28 ‘Safe spaces’ 27:33 Substance abuse (alcoholism) 32:33 Sexual abuse 41:11 Part II - Societal issues/ de-stigmatising taboo topics 45:37 Patriarchy and how it can affect self-identity 54:26 Gender identity issues 62:00 Struggles when treating the Tamil diaspora Mental Health Helplines: NHS - If you or someone else is in danger, call 999 or go to A&E now. If you need help urgently for your mental health, but it's not an emergency, get help from NHS 111 online or call 111 Mind - https://www.mind.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/ Samaritans - https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/ ******* Resources: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6mIiuSvw7taVRXKDVbm0iu?si=xcDPoAMNRbiNBjfKRiT6mA&dd=1 https://open.spotify.com/episode/4NkCeyaYsVQcGmh4BntM4d?si=tBppDDIvTS6ts8gFJSmwRw&dd=1 https://open.spotify.com/episode/4q21Qb80k5ocijivUPGB3J?si=yCNXvEiWRoSZs_byjSBLaQ&dd=1 Find us: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAOTpodcast Instagram: @theasianothertamilpodcast TikTok: @asianothertamilpodcast

    1h 7m
  8. S1 E2 | "Made in Kollywood" | The Asian Other...Tamil Podcast

    06/09/2023

    S1 E2 | "Made in Kollywood" | The Asian Other...Tamil Podcast

    TRIGGER WARNING: This episode will explore some themes that viewers may find distressing. The Tamil cinema industry’s equivalent to Hollywood is …“Kollywood”. And in today's episode we will be taking you on a trip to Kodambakkam, Chennai; the birthplace of Tamil Cinema. Our episode today is split into two halves and is separated by an intermission; just like a Tamil film. In the first half we share some of our favourite Tamil movie moments and how they may or may not have influenced our lives growing up.. we ask one another our most memorable villains, family castings and storylines. The plot thickens in the second half where we deep dive into areas, we feel, the Tamil cinema industry could do better. To name a few; we touch on the long lasting impacts of colourism, casteism and the disparity in how female Tamil actors are cast. Acknowledging the good with the bad, we go on to talk about how storylines are evolving and how the space being held for hard hitting plots versus the commercial hits are ever changing. Please join us as we share some insights into our thoughts on Tamil cinema, where of course, you’ll be also hearing from our AOT focus groups. As always we’d love to hear from you, so please let us know where you think we can do better as a film industry and where we’re making strides. Leave us a comment or drop us a DM and we’ll share it on our social media to keep the conversation going! Grab yourself some popcorn and tune into the AOT Podcast’s second episode…Made in Kollywood! Ungal, Nishani & Thanusha Timestamps: 0.00 Intro 02.39 Actor entrances & Mass movies 07.59 Comedians 14.25 Villains 24.24 The best storylines and strong female leads 34.33 Atypical romancing in Tamil movies 39.58 The evolution of Tamil movies (female leads, taboo topics, discussing homophobia/ transphobia) 45.07 Devolution of Tamil cinema 50.48 Directors with unique ways of storytelling 56.36 Appreciating cinematography 01.06.00 Tamil movie music Resources: https://www.ttff.ca/screenings-schedule-2022/ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sillu-karuppatti-wins-award-at-toronto-tamil-film-fest/articleshow/78002872.cms Find us: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAOTpodcast Instagram: @theasianothertamilpodcast TikTok: @asianothertamilpodcast

    1h 14m
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A podcast that brings our experiences of being Tamil to the table so that we can create a community that feels connected, accepted and empowered.

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  • Creator
    The Asian Other...Tamil Podcast
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
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