Episodes

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

    Will Maharashtra’s Election be a Cultural Gamechanger? Ft. Meghnad
    Nov 21 2024
    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 Featuring: Meghnad Edit & Sound Design: Vibhav Saraf Cover Art: Hitesh Sonar Art Director: Neha Shekhawat Executive Producer: Karla Bookman
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    46 mins
  • Is the Situationship Era Here to Stay?

    Is the Situationship Era Here to Stay?
    Nov 14 2024
    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 - 08:18 - Val-core dating 08:19 - 15:36 - Are people aligning on political and social values before dating? 15:37 - 17:39 - Situationship inspired music 17:40 - 19:25 - Are dating apps hiding the 'good' people? 19:26 - 25:31 - The 333 Rule of Dating 25:32 - 36:07 - Situationship or Serious? A game on TV's popular couples 36:07 - 38:16 - Who's your dinner party guests 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:- Co-Producers: Vasudhaa Narayanan, Alexa De Souza, Shrishti Malhotra Edit & Sound Design: Vibhav Saraf Cover Art: Hitesh Sonar Art Director: Neha Shekhawat Executive Producer: Karla Bookman
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    38 mins
  • Re-release: Is Therapy Speak Harmful? Ft. Farah Maneckshaw

    Re-release: Is Therapy Speak Harmful? Ft. Farah Maneckshaw
    Nov 8 2024
    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 passionately differ on. Credits:- Featuring: Farah Maneckshaw Co-Producers: Shrishti Malhotra, Rohitha Naraharisetty Edit & Sound Design: Vibhav Saraf Cover Art: Hitesh Sonar Art Director: Neha Shekhawat Executive Producer: Karla Bookman
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    29 mins
  • Is Diwali a Pop-Culture Trope on American TV?

    Is Diwali a Pop-Culture Trope on American TV?
    Oct 31 2024
    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 Naraharisetty Edit & Sound Design: Vibhav Saraf Cover Art: Hitesh Sonar Art Director: Neha Shekhawat Executive Producer: Karla Bookman
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    33 mins
  • Can Dark Humour Help Cope With Dystopia? Ft. The Savala Vada

    Can Dark Humour Help Cope With Dystopia? Ft. The Savala Vada
    Oct 24 2024
    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-Producers: Vasudhaa Narayanan, Rohitha Naraharisetty Edit & Sound Design: Vibhav Saraf Cover Art: Hitesh Sonar Art Director: Neha Shekhawat Executive Producer: Karla Bookman
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    41 mins
  • Does 'Objective' Journalism Exist? ft. Manisha Pande

    Does 'Objective' Journalism Exist? ft. Manisha Pande
    Oct 17 2024
    This week, Manisha Pande — Managing Editor at The Newslaundry and host of media criticism show TV Newsance — joins us to discuss media literacy, Tata obituaries, the pros and cons of fixating on terminology in journalism, and whether "objectivity" exists. Credits:- Featuring: Manisha Pande Co-Producers: Vasudhaa Narayanan, Rohitha Naraharisetty Edit & Sound Design: Vibhav Saraf Cover Art: Hitesh Sonar Art Director: Neha Shekhawat Executive Producer: Karla Bookman
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Is Indian Reality TV Failing to Entertain?

    Is Indian Reality TV Failing to Entertain?
    Oct 10 2024
    The Tribe just dropped, and The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives is on its 3rd season. But do these shows fail to entertain? This week we discuss whether the new crop of Indian reality tv feels too scripted, and whether they miss the authenticity and drama required to keep viewers hooked. 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: Alexa De Souza Co-Producers: Vasudhaa Narayanan, Rohitha Naraharisetty Edit & Sound Design: Vibhav Saraf Cover Art: Hitesh Sonar Art Director: Neha Shekhawat Executive Producer: Karla Bookman
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    50 mins
  • How are GenZ and Millennials Shaping Internet Culture?

    How are GenZ and Millennials Shaping Internet Culture?
    Oct 3 2024
    Adam Brody is having a big resurgence, thanks to Nobody Wants This, and shows like The OC, and One Tree Hill are making a comeback. In this week’s episode of Respectfully Disagree, we discussed all things Gen Z and Millennial, particularly on the internet; and whether these two generations have more in common than we thought. 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: Alexa De Souza, Shrishti Malhotra Co-Producers: Vasudhaa Narayanan, Rohitha Naraharisetty Edit & Sound Design: Vibhav Saraf Cover Art: Hitesh Sonar Art Director: Neha Shekhawat Executive Producer: Karla Bookman
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    41 mins