Respectfully Disagree

Dec 25 2024 263 ep. 34 mins 94
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Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, where each week we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on. This podcast is brought to you by TS Studios, a production company that brings The Swaddle’s storytelling and creative point of view to original podcasts and films.

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Did 2024 Deliver or Disappoint? A Cultural Recap

Dec 25 2024 49 mins  
For our final episode of Respectfully Disagree this year, we dive into the biggest cultural moments of 2024 — from Taylor Swift's Eras Tour to breakout films this year; to celeb (read:influencer) culture, and a spur of conservative internet phenomenons. Join us as we unpack what made waves, what fizzled out, and what left us questioning everything. Here are some articles publis

Re-release: Can Friends Ever Be Like Family?

Dec 19 2024 39 mins  
This week, we're re-releasing an episode as the year winds up. Tune in as we discuss friendship boundaries, community living, and if it's realistic to dream about growing old with friends. 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. Featuring: Vasudhaa Narayanan, Shrish

Is Nihilism the Mood of the Moment?

Dec 12 2024 42 mins  
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-Pr

Is Being 'Woke' Really Broke Now?

Dec 05 2024 59 mins  
In this week's episode of Respectfully Disagree, we look at how woke culture has evolved, what's changed since last year and why. Besides the general cultural fatigue with sincere discussions around feminism, body positivity, mental health, and inclusion, we discuss 'wokeness' in politics and dissect the real question: is woke culture over? Credits:- Co-Producers: Vasudhaa Narayan

Are We Holding Space for Viral Weirdness This November?

Nov 28 2024 60 mins  
From lookalike contests to Ranbir Kapoor's latest faux pas, November gave us plenty to debate. This week on Respectfully Disagree, we ask why people are suddenly “holding space” for everything, dissect the 'Chuttamalle' phenomenon, and try to crown the real Telugu anthem. Is it Ooo Antava or Kissikku? Tune in to find out! Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own

Will Maharashtra’s Election be a Cultural Gamechanger? Ft. Meghnad

Nov 21 2024 45 mins  
This week, YouTube creator Meghnad, aka 'Meghnerd,' joins us on Respectfully Disagree to break down Maharashtra's elections. We dive into the state’s political faction splits, how electoral politics has historically shaped Mumbai’s culture, and the myth-making of political personas beyond their ballot promises. Credits:- Co-Producers: Vasudhaa Narayanan, Rohitha Narharisetty F

Is the Situationship Era Here to Stay?

Nov 14 2024 38 mins  
Whether it’s Sabrina Carpenter's bedroom pop tunes or the OG sadboy Drake's melodies, situationships have turned into a full-fledged pop culture genre. This week, we unpack situationship-inspired music and TV tropes, dating fatigue in 2024 and why women are increasingly choosing celibacy Chapter Timestamps:- 00:00 - 01:16 - Intro 01:17 - 05:04 - Dating Fatigue in 2024 05:05 - 0

Re-release: Is Therapy Speak Harmful? Ft. Farah Maneckshaw

Nov 08 2024 28 mins  
This week, we're re-releasing our conversation with therapist Farah Maneckshaw who joins us to discuss why Indians struggle with setting boundaries, what it actually means to ‘be triggered,’ and the dangers of seeing therapy as bias-free. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passio

Is Diwali a Pop-Culture Trope on American TV?

Oct 31 2024 33 mins  
This week on Respectfully Disagree, we discuss whether American TV is in fact making space for South Asian representation with it's Diwali themed episodes, why everyone is in designer clothes this festive season, and whether the commercialisation of Diwali has inadvertently impacted how we celebrate it. Credits:- Featuring: The Savala Vada Co-Producers: Vasudhaa Narayanan, Rohitha

Can Dark Humour Help Cope With Dystopia? Ft. The Savala Vada

Oct 24 2024 40 mins  
This week, The Savala Vada joins us to discuss the backhanded compliment from The Onion, how to be funny during end times, the things we don't joke about enough (oppressors), the things we wouldn't ever joke about (the oppressed), and how we might all be hallucinating. Bonus: This is the (somewhat) official voice reveal of The Savala Vada. Credits:- Featuring: The Savala Vada Co-