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12/12/2024

Is Nihilism the Mood of the Moment?

What motivates us when everything feels meaningless? This week on Respectfully Disagree, we dive into nihilism as the mood of the moment—from climate catastrophe TikToks to dark humor in TV, and how shared dread has reshaped our culture. Plus, we play a bonus game to unpack this year’s most existentially absurd moments. Credits:- Featuring: Alexa De Souza, Neha Shekhawat Co-Producers: Vasudhaa Narayanan, Rohitha Narharisetty Edit & Sound Design: Vibhav Saraf Cover Art: Hitesh Sonar Art Director: Neha Shekhawat Executive Producer: Karla Bookman

12/12/2024

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42 min
10/22/2021

Is It Wrong to ‘Use’ People?

In this week’s episode, we debate whether all relationships are inherently transactional, and if there is such a thing as unconditional love. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s weekly podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

10/22/2021

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32 min
03/07/2024

Have Romance Novels Ruined Love? Ft. Anuja Chauhan

This week writer Anuja Chauhan joins us to discuss the pride, the prejudices, the sense, and the sensibilities behind consuming romantic literature, what an ideal relationship is like, and most importantly - would Mrs. Bennet make a good dinner party guest? 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, Anuja Chauhan Co-Producers: Neha Shetty, Rohitha Naraharisetty Cover Art: Neha Tewari Art Director: Neha Shekhawat Executive Producer: Karla Bookman

03/07/2024

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36 min
05/17/2024

Success and Morality in the 90s in ‘All India Rank’ | Bonus Episode

'All India Rank' writer-director Varun Grover and journalist Genesia Alves reminisce about aspirations of 1990s' India, ideas of morality and success among the middle class, and why it's impossible to fail at a young age. About the film: Set in the 90s, seventeen-year-old Vivek is sent away from home to attend a rigorous program to prepare for the highly competitive IIT entrance exams. This is a bonus segment of our podcast, 'The Best Parts,' where journalist Genesia Alves dissects our favorite films, with a little help from the people who brought them to life. To listen to our conversation with Varun about Kukoo from 'Sacred Games,' head to The Swaddle's YouTube channel, or follow 'The Best Parts' on your streaming service of choice. 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

05/17/2024

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12 min
03/10/2023

Anjali Menon on Divya from 'Bangalore Days'

Writer-director Anjali Menon speaks to Genesia about why Divya’s spirit is unbreakable in ‘Bangalore Days,' the Malayali immigrant experience in the Gulf, and the importance of writing nuanced male characters. In season 1 of The Best Parts podcast, we dissect our favourite film characters, with a little help from the women who created them. Credits: Host: Genesia Alves Associate Producers: Aditi Patel, Bavana Gone Sound Design, Mixing and Editing: Pranav Ratra Marketing Collateral Design: Hitesh Sonar, Denise D’souza Art Director: Neha Shekhawat Creative Director: Shrishti Malhotra Executive Producer: Karla Bookman

03/10/2023

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54 min
12/23/2021

Have Influencers Ruined Entertainment?

This week, we discuss the problems with influencer led content, star culture v/s influencer culture, and whether influencers have negatively impacted art. 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.

12/23/2021

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40 min
02/28/2020

Conspiracy Theories Special

From whether the moon landing was a hoax, to if Subhas Chandra Bose is still alive, who doesn’t like a good conspiracy theory? In this week’s episode, the team respectfully conspires about some of our favorite conspiracies, why we believe, and what these stand for in an era of fake news. Credits: Co-Producers: Shrishti Malhotra, Rajvi Desai Cover Art: Anjalee Menon, Hitesh Sonar Executive Producer: Karla Bookman

02/28/2020

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25 min
01/31/2020

Is Cancel Culture Harmful?

The way early 2020 is shaping up, cancel culture is going to continue to play a part on our social discourse. In this week’s episode of #RespectfullyDisagree, we ask: Is cancel culture a harmful result of social media mob mentality, or is it one of the few ways for the marginalized to express rage online, and hold public figures accountable? Credits: Co-Producers: Shrishti Malhotra, Rajvi Desai Cover Art: Anjalee Menon, Hitesh Sonar Executive Producer: Karla Bookman

01/31/2020

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20 min
10/25/2019

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

10/25/2019

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23 min
01/03/2020

Is the RomCom Still Relevant in 2020?

From the Hugh Grant regurgitations of the past to recent RomComs like The Big Sick, the RomCom has become an embattled film genre — is it dead or is it simply evolving? This week, The Swaddle team dissects our favorite, and mostly problematic, RomComs, and whether filmmakers have managed to elevate the genre to fit with feminist times. Credits: Co-Producers: Shrishti Malhotra, Rajvi Desai Cover Art: Anjalee Menon, Hitesh Sonar Executive Producer: Karla Bookman

01/03/2020

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26 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.

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