Respectfully Disagree

This week, writer and podcaster Anurag Minus Verma joins us to discuss standup comedy in India, the pitfalls of ‘relatable’ humour, and the difference between criticism and censorship. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, filmmaker-writer Paromita Vohra joins us to discuss tabloid culture, celeb gossip in the time of social media, and our shared love for Simi Garewal's rendezvous. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we discuss Elon Musk's Twitter takeover, Ranveer Singh's nude photoshoot, Amber Heard-Johnny Depp, and the devolution of discourse in 2022. ‘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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, sex positive content creator Leeza Mangaldas joins us to discuss sex positive feminism in India, the Madonna-Whore complex in pop culture, and what it means for sex positivity to be inclusive of asexuality. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, writer and movie buff Divya Kandukuri joins us to discuss the problems with Rajamouli’s fandom, how RRR reinforces caste hierarchies, and why the West’s praise for Indian films often overlooks nuances of depictions. 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. Here is the link to our other new podcast series 'In Perspective' — https://open.spotify.com/show/1IPuWu4AGDQUyzchPZaUBs?si=8fa9822f01964e80&nd=1 Here are links to the articles we referred to: -https://caravanmagazine.in/film/rajamouli-dehumanising-gond-rrr -https://theswaddle.com/how-tollywoods-two-rival-castes-work-together-to-maintain-political-industry-power/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we discuss allyship, the utility of campaigns like MARD and #HeForShe, and what it means for cis men to hold other men accountable. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we revisit an episode from the archives that speaks to a conversation that's being heavily debated in the news with the Delhi murder case. The team dissects the idea of protection, who holds responsibility for it, and whether it helps or hurts women further. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, writer-producer and person behind the bookstagram @readingtheother, Srishti Raj, joins us to discuss dilemmas around representation, ‘staying true’ to the text, grappling with the legacy of complicated authors, and why we have a love-hate relationship with screen adaptations of books. Here are some of the books and movies we refer to in this podcast which we love: Who Fears Death by Nnedi OkoraforThe Neapolitan Novels by Elena FerranteThe Lost Daughter by Elena Ferrante The Lost Daughter the filmLittle Women by Louisa May AlcottLittle Women the 2019 filmAnd here is the link to Elena Ferrante’s interview Srishti talks about at 34.14 — https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/nov/10/elena-ferrante-on-screen-adaptations-of-her-novelsRespectfully 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we discuss the link between privilege, corruption and violence through a breakdown of the main characters of the show ‘The White Lotus.’ 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we discuss Naomi Osaka, the Great Resignation, and the problems with 'I Quit' memes. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, climate activist Disha Ravi joins us to discuss the recent controversy around ‘Just Stop Oil’ activists throwing soup at a Van Gogh painting, and why innovative protest tactics became more popular post the pandemic. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, screenwriter Prthvir Solanki joins us to discuss the depictions of patriarchy and power in the HBO series ‘House of the Dragon,’ the problems with the girlboss era of movie marketing, and what nuanced feminist storytelling entails. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, The Swaddle team discusses the Netflix film ‘Blonde,’ disturbing depictions of trauma on screen, and what feminist narratives on sexual violence can look like. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, sexuality educator Apurupa Vatsalya joins us to discuss good sex education, the accessibility of sex toys, and whether dating apps can teach people consent. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we discuss Kris Jenner, sexy moms, and why selfish mothers get a bad rap. ‘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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we discuss 'Fleabag,' 'Blurred Lines,' and what it means to be a bad feminist. ‘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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we debate how Mindy Kaling's 'Never Have I Ever' represents India and desi culture, and what Brown/South Asian representation in Western media is really achieving. '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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, N, a feminist and body positivity advocate joins us to discuss why the body positivity movement needs to evolve beyond physical appearance, whether conventionally attractive celebrities can embrace body positivity, and whether body positivity should be inherently political. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we discuss how marriages are getting rebranded on Instagram, why Indians villainize single women, and what makes a marriage feminist. '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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we discuss our love-hate relationship with 'Koffee With Karan,' what counts as trashy TV, and whether we should be held accountable for our viewing choices. '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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we revisit an episode from our archives about a topic that grows more relevant with time: kink, consent, and the politics of pleasure. Two founding members of the Kinky Collective talk to The Swaddle about the role of kink in teaching society how to have better, safer, more pleasurable sex. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we passionately debate whether ‘10 Things I Hate About You’ is a feminist masterpiece, and how rom-coms impact our ideas of love, romance and sexuality. '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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we discuss the difference between ‘tough love’ and punishment, why we believe harsh conditions make people great, and teaching accountability through kindness. '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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we discuss whether the state should mandate mental health leaves, why company therapists might be a bad idea, and what it means to create work environments that care for employees’ health. '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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we discuss why the rags-to-riches trope is flawed, if leisure requires money, and whether aspiring to be rich stands in the way of an equal world. '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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we discuss the 'bad boy' trope, why we’re drawn to people we view as ‘damaged,’ and whether a fixer-fixee dynamic is sustainable. '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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, artist and activist Jyotsna Siddharth joins us to unpack the evolution of wokeness in India, the rise of social media activism, and what it means to hold people accountable with compassion. '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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we discuss the origins of stan culture, why fans want celebrities to run them over, and how the internet has fundamentally changed the nature of fandom. ‘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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we discuss why steamy romances are short-lived, how boring relationships can be cool, and the problem with viewing passion and stability in a binary. And in case you’re wondering what romance novel icon Fabio looks like -- https://bookstr.com/article/an-ode-to-fabio-romance-novel-king/ ‘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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, Christina Dhanaraj, feminist writer and co-founder of Dalit History Month, joins us to discuss the problems with how we perceive the Amber Heard-Johnny Depp trial, and what it means to make ‘believe women’ an intersectional idea. ‘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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we discuss what emotional cheating means, whether we believe in monogamy, and what 'Before Sunset' got wrong about summer love. ‘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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we revisit an episode from early RD days, where we discuss problems with the Baghban model of parent-child relationships, myths about Indian joint families, and why women bear the burden of showing devotion to elders. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we discuss skincare routines, meditation apps, and the radical roots of self-care. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we discuss optimism and whether it makes you hopelessly naive or smarter than others might think. Also: ‘The Sound of Music,’ and who gets to sing and dance with Nazis lurking. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we discuss healthy breakups, the lines we draw between romance and friendships, and why ‘relationship anarchy’ can be a good thing. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we discuss ‘dad bods,' the tension between our ideologies and desires, and the importance of interrogating physical appearance based preferences. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we discuss where to draw the line with PDA, how we define what is and isn’t appropriate in public, and why public displays of affection are subversive in India. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we discuss 'good morning' messages on WhatsApp, the nostalgia of home landlines, and setting boundaries on social media. '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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we discuss the importance of physical proximity in a relationship, why long-distance relationships get a bad rap, and the infamous ‘my boyfriend is out of town’ t-shirt. ‘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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Parents: love them or hate them, you can't ever leave them -- mostly. This week we talk about giving back to our parents, transactional relationships, and what healthy familial ties are. ‘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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we discuss whether the people we have sex with need to know about our sexual histories, health conditions, and personal beliefs, and whether there's such a thing as no-strings-attached intimacy. ‘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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is talking about our privileges necessary, or self-important? This week, we discuss Twitter bubbles, Badhai Do, and what checking our privilege actually entails. ‘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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is the ‘strong independent woman’ narrative stifling or empowering? This week, we discuss the need for women to be financially independent, the impact of depictions of ‘the strong woman’ in pop culture, and Christina Yang. ‘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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is beauty oppressive or can it be empowering? In this week’s episode, we discuss Rihanna and Fenty Beauty, Naomi Wolf’s ‘The Beauty Myth,’ and whether we should reclaim or dismantle beauty norms. ‘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. Books and articles we referred to: 1. ‘The Beauty Myth’ by Naomi Wolf 2. ‘Feminist Pleasure And Feminine Beautification’ by Ann J. Cahill 3. ‘The Right to Be Beautiful: Postfeminist Identity and Consumer Beauty Advertising’ by Michelle M. Lazar 4. ‘Appearance as a Feminist Issue’ by Deborah L. Rhode 5. ‘Because it is beautiful’: new feminist perspectives on beauty by Rita Felski 6. ‘The Age of Instagram Face’ by Jia Tolentino 7. ‘Is Beauty In The Eyes Of The Colonizer?’ by Leah Donnella 8. ‘Rihanna’s Lingerie Line Brings Up a Complicated Discussion About Language’ by Gwen Benaway Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we discuss where our ideas of productivity come from, and whether the pressure to be productive can become toxic. '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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, writer-director Shakun Batra joins us to discuss the problems with how we define dysfunctional families, how childhood traumas shape us, and whether we have a choice in overcoming family baggage. Note: This episode contains spoilers for both ‘Kapoor And Sons’ and ‘Gehraiyaan’ Respectfully Disagree is TS Studios’ flagship podcast series, in which The Swaddle team get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we discuss the ways in which we police ourselves as women, how class and caste impact our ideas of safety, and whether the onus of change should fall on individual women. 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. At 5.55 s, we talk about the proportion of women who are murdered by their intimate partners. Here are some readings on that: https://www.unodc.org/documents/data-and-analysis/statistics/crime/UN_BriefFem_251121.pdf https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/11/violence-against-women-femicide-census/ https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-51572665 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, economist and author Shrayana Bhattacharya joins us to discuss whether heterosexual romance can ever be truly feminist. '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. Books we discuss in the episode: -'Desperately Seeking Shah Rukh' by Shrayana Bhattacharya -'Why Love Hurts' by Eva Illouz -'Right to Sex' by Amia Srinivasan -'The Tragedy of Heterosexuality' by Jane Ward -'Compulsory Heterosexuality and Lesbian Existence' by Adrienne Rich Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we discuss whether fighting with friends is a sign of closeness, the line between friendly and unsolicited advice, and what a healthy friendship looks like. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we talk about gendered expectations around money, how money impacts who we’re friends with, and why it's important to discuss money in relationships. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.