11 episodes
Brownie Podcast BrowniePodcast
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5.0 • 2 Ratings
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Brownie Podcast celebrates British Asian Voices. We explore what it means to be born in Britain with roots in Asia and how this forms our experience of living in the UK.
We’re interested in what it’s like to be part of two different worlds, so we’ll be chatting to other British Asians about their experiences too. Each episode we'll do book reviews, recipe recaps and recommendations of interesting things we’ve come across that fit into the brownie universe.
Find us on Instagram @BrowniePodcast
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Rahul Raina
Brownie is back with an end of year special! In this episode we chat to the brilliant Rahul Raina, author of razor-sharp satire How to Kidnap the Rich. We talk about how to land a publishing deal as a POC, Kashmir and the corrupt Indian education system. Plus listen to Rahul turn the tables and interview us.
Follow Rahul on Twitter @therainaman
Get your copy of How to Kidnap the Rich now.
Send us a message:
Instagram @BrowniePodcast
Email browniepodcast@gmail.com
Co-hosted and produced by Eshani Bhatt and Shivani Kochhar -
Seema Anand
For the final episode of series 2 we sit down with the fabulous Dr Seema Anand, a mythologist, storyteller and expert on the Kama Sutra. We chat about the taboo of pleasure, the most seductive way to kiss and why every serious feminist should own a copy of the Kama Sutra. Enjoy!
Follow Seema on Instagram @seemaanandstorytelling
You can also listen to Seema’s talks and vlogs on her YouTube channel: Seema Anand StoryTelling
The Arts of Seduction by Seema Anand is out now!
Get in touch with us:
Instagram @BrowniePodcast
Email browniepodcast@gmail.com
Co-hosted by Eshani Bhatt and Shivani Kochhar
Edited by George Swainston
This episode was recorded before lockdown. -
Sukh Sodhi
We chat to our dear friend (and Eshani’s college husband!) Sikh activist Sukh Sodhi about finding his religious identity, BLM and Indian politics. Thanks to Sukh for such thoughtful and wise words.
Follow Sukh on twitter @SukhSodhi95
Get in touch with us:
Instagram @BrowniePodcast
Email browniepodcast@gmail.com
Co-hosted by Eshani Bhatt and Shivani Kochhar
Edited by George Swainston
This episode was recorded before lockdown. -
Indian Man
We’re back for series 2 of Brownie Podcast! In this episode we chat to DJ and producer Indian Man about mixing bhangra beats, his mum’s love of garage music and the legendary Glasto set where we first saw him perform.
Check out Indian Man’s beats at www.indian-man.com and @indianmanmusic
He’s released a Hidden Woods Set (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJWysaiK0M4) in collaboration with Brownie Podcast – so get your boogie on!
Head to www.amalachai.com to order authentic masala tea.
Get in touch with us:
Instagram @BrowniePodcast
Email browniepodcast@gmail.com
Co-hosted by Eshani Bhatt and Shivani Kochhar
Produced and edited by George Swainston
Thanks to Indian Man for letting us use his music for this episode. -
Ahir Shah
For this lockdown special episode, we chat to comedian Ahir Shah about his ‘colonised’ accent, whether it’s ok to joke about racism and performing stand-up aged 15.
Check out where Ahir is gigging next at www.ahirshah.com
Head to www.amalachai.com to order authentic masala tea.
Get in touch with us:
Instagram @BrowniePodcast
Email browniepodcast@gmail.com
Co-hosted by Eshani Bhatt and Shivani Kochhar
Produced and edited by George Swainston -
Season 1 Finale
We catch up after the summer to discuss our Season 1 highlights. Chai chat is back as we share the things we’ve enjoyed recently - big up brown representation!
Brownie Podcast is taking a short break while we record Season 2. We’ll be back with some fab guests very soon.
Thanks for listening.
In the meanwhile, get in touch with us:
Twitter @PodcastBrownie
Instagram @BrowniePodcast
Email browniepodcast@gmail.com
Co-hosted by Eshani Bhatt and Shivani Kochhar.
Produced and edited by George Swainston.
Customer Reviews
Lovely!
Refreshing and insightful perspective on the British-Indian experience! A must-listen!