ABCD: American-Born Cultured Desi

Shree M, Sanchitha T, & Subha S

Calling all ABCDs! We know what it’s like to feel the need to fit the social norms of both American and South Asian culture. We are 3 teens who are celebrating our Desi world while balancing our American one. The joys, the struggles, the memes, and everything in between. Join us as we discuss South Asian-American standards, stigmas and society!

Episodes

  1. Men >> Women?! (Gender Inequality w/ Rajit Subramanya)

    09/14/2022

    Men >> Women?! (Gender Inequality w/ Rajit Subramanya)

    From comparing toxic masculinity and gender roles in India, America, and in the media to discussing stigmas about arranged marriages and cult of domesticity, this episode covers a lot crucial topics. Featuring guest speaker Rajit S, who shares his perspective! Come tune in!

    24 min
  2. South Asian TV representation?

    06/11/2022

    South Asian TV representation?

    Let’s talk about representation of South Asians on TV Never Have I Ever, Bridgerton, and more!

    24 min
  3. Too American or Too Indian? (Cultural Assimilation)

    04/04/2022

    Too American or Too Indian? (Cultural Assimilation)

    Celebrate some holidays with us and join our discussion on cultural assimilation, westernization and normalized racism. Be proud of your roots—by standing up for yourself you celebrate them! Follow our instagram! https://instagram.com/americanborn_cultureddesi?utm_medium=copy_link

    20 min
  4. Not Fair, Still Lovely (Beauty Standards)

    10/29/2021

    Not Fair, Still Lovely (Beauty Standards)

    From moths and butterfly’s to Fair and Lovely, this episode covers societal expectations of beauty standards in our day and age. Follow our instagram! https://instagram.com/americanborn_cultureddesi?utm_medium=copy_link

    20 min
  5. Koffee with ABCD

    08/28/2021 ·  Bonus

    Koffee with ABCD

    This week we have a Koffee with Karan themed talk show with fun rapid fire questions! Dive in to our special bonus episode!

    7 min
  6. Our Culture Isn’t Your Costume

    07/09/2021

    Our Culture Isn’t Your Costume

    A full-blown conversation on cultural appropriation from "henna tattoos" to chai tea lattes.

    23 min

  7. 07/02/2021

    Strict Desi Parents

    From ripped jeans to yogurt containers to Badshah, this episode has a lot of laughs. Dive in to the struggles and memes of having strict desi parents with us!

    12 min

  8. 06/25/2021

    The Beginning

    This is an intro episode to get to know Shree, Subha, and Sanchitha. We discuss balancing our American-Indian lives as well as why we started this podcast, and what we want the audience to take away from us. Don’t forget some fun Bollywood segments and of course, our Maggi "sponsor" :)

    14 min
  • 8 Episodes

About

Calling all ABCDs! We know what it’s like to feel the need to fit the social norms of both American and South Asian culture. We are 3 teens who are celebrating our Desi world while balancing our American one. The joys, the struggles, the memes, and everything in between. Join us as we discuss South Asian-American standards, stigmas and society!

Information

  • Creator
    Shree M, Sanchitha T, & Subha S
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Shree M, Sanchitha T, & Subha S
  • Show Website
    ABCD: American-Born Cultured Desi