Coaches Don’t Play

Enjoy this episode from the archives on the concept of race recorded in June 2021. We discussed mango diaspora poetry, Andrew Yang, intersectionality, and symbols of progress. We probably made fun of some of your favs in the process, but I hope it makes you laugh. Keith: instagram.com/mahal.keitha Kavya: instagram.com/kvy.kmr Pooja: instagram.com/nov.lenn

Tarun joined me to define friendship in relation to conflict and vulnerability. We talked about when we realized our friends were our friends and how we could be better friends to them. Listen in to hear our funniest personal stories and get sidetracked.  Let us know what you think & check out his podcast! Kavya: instagram.com/kvy.kmr Tarun: instagram.com/tarunnad An Interesting Discussion Sometimes*: https://tinyurl.com/aninterestingdis

*trumpet fanfare* Happy new year! The PODCAST. IS. BACK. I talked through some questions that are meant to make you ~fall in love~ with Roja in September last year. Some of our favorites were, what would you ask a crystal ball? If you knew you'd die in a year would you change anything about your life? Do you want to be famous? Let us know your answers! Kavya: instagram.com/kvy.kmr Roja: instagram.com/yvshmitha 
Play the game yourself: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/09/style/no-37-big-wedding-or-small.html

We're back with a special guest episode interrogating the concepts of feminism. We talk about the emasculation of brown men, white women's role in feminism, boundary setting, “girls support girls”, and more! Join us in the DMs as we explore more labels like these. Kavya: instagram.com/kvy.kmr Lasya: instagram.com/lasya_25 Links: - https://tinyurl.com/ToxicMasculinityEp - https://tinyurl.com/StraightMenViewsOnSex - https://tinyurl.com/TheRightToSex

On today's episode, we run through the ins and outs of conflict. This could be with one friend, friend group, or partner. We want to know how you'd describe your communication style! Should you involve other people in your fights? Who's responsibility is to fix it? See you in the DMs (: kavya: @kvy.kmr pooja: @nov.lenn

This week we talked all about parenting. We explored if we want kids, if having kids is ethical, and which traits we got from our parents. What would you want to pass onto your kids and what would you not? We discuss it all! Hit us up with your parenting takes! kavya: @kvy.kmr pooja: @nov.lenn

We catch up on the “celebrity news” from this month and it's further implications. Tune in to hear us talk about the recent allegations against David Dobrik and the vlog squad, Will Smith's post about body positivity, and Billie Eilish's recent vogue cover. DM us your thoughts! Kavya: instagram.com/kvy.kmr Pooja: instagram.com/nov.lenn Links: Frenemies - https://bit.ly/3eRdr2T Philip DeFranco - https://bit.ly/33UwanP

Body image! Our thoughts on the body positivity movement and body neutrality. A conversation on exercise, chronic illness, and our stories about body image. Will we ever be able to move away from the fear of fatness? (CW: disordered eating & weight)  DM us on Instagram at @kvy.kmr and @nov.lenn

Welcome back! We're discussing dating in your 20's with our first official guest. We talk with Lasya about hookup culture, being single, dating apps, making the first move, and going on dates. Help us answer the age old question of whether or not the guy should pay on the first date. (p.s. sorry about the audio issues) MESSAGE US! Kavya: instagram.com/kavyakumar_ Pooja: instagram.com/nov.lenn Lasya: instagram.com/lasya_25

RELIGION! A long awaited topic so we're finally getting into it. Let's all discuss god, new age spirituality, POC christians, mission trips, and more... DM us to discuss: Kavya: https://instagram.com/kavyakumar_/ Pooja: https://instagram.com/nov.lenn/

It's time we did an audit on our relationships with self-development and self-awareness. We figured out which habits we want break or cultivate. All while discussing the pitfalls of going to extremes in the pursuit of “growth”. Do you think you'll ever stop pursuing personal development? Let's reflect in the DMs! Kavya: instagram.com/kavyakumar_ Pooja: instagram.com/nov.lenn Guest Ep. - https://spoti.fi/3ksu2eK Tik Tok - https://bit.ly/3dsCrNL

Join us for a discussion on all things plastic surgery. We cover Snapchat causing facial dysmorphia, how “Instagram Face” has stolen ethnic features, and the concept of “eurocentric features”. Is plastic surgery really a cure-all for your problems? DM us if you agree or disagree! Kavya: https://instagram.com/kavyakumar_/ Pooja: https://instagram.com/nov.lenn/ Article - https://bit.ly/3cpL0bI Book - How to Get Over a Boy by Chidera Eggerue

During No Discourse December we chatted about our controversial opinions, from the North Indian superiority complex to the negative connotation of some emotions. Our takes discuss romantic love being unsustainable, hope being delusional, and men seeing women as subpar beings! Are you cancelling us? Send us your hot take! Kavya: https://instagram.com/kavyakumar_/ Pooja: https://instagram.com/nov.lenn/

It's our last episode of the year and we're talking about how we picture our futures. This includes New Years Resolutions, marriage, and the purpose of life! What's your relationship with money and success? HIT US UP! (p.s. we're looking for guests) Kavya: instagram.com/kavyakumar_ Pooja: instagram.com/nov.lenn

Let's discuss the universe! We're talking soulmates, free will, manifestation, and aliens. Hit us up if you're a starseed (; Kavya: instagram.com/kavyakumar_ Pooja: instagram.com/nov.lenn Cover by @karuna.dodles (:

This week's episode is on the concept of beauty! We unpack why we cut our hair, pretty privilege, modeling, and beauty as a choice. Are we striving for beauty or perfection? DM US! Kavya: instagram.com/kavyakumar_ Pooja: instagram.com/nov.lenn Ted Talk - https://bit.ly/3o2yIsb

This time we're joined by a very special guest to talk everything social media. From its influences on social interaction to how viewership has replaced communication. Do you think social media stalking is okay? Should we stop curating social media images? We want to hear your ideas! SLIDE INTO OUR DMS: Kavya: www.instagram.com/kavyakumar_/ Pooja: www.instagram.com/nov.lenn/ Yashmitha: instagram.com/br0wncl0wn/

We're back and this time we're debating morality. We tried to answer three main questions. - Does everyone have a moral obligation to make the world a “better” place? - Are humans inherently good or bad? - Do you think you're a good person? Happy spiraling! SLIDE INTO OUR DMS and let us know where you stand. Kavya: instagram.com/kavyakumar_/ Pooja: instagram.com/nov.lenn/

We answer your questions on everything from our greatest inspirations, how we were raised, memories we'd erase, and if we believe in witches. Thank you for sending in questions! We love hearing from you (: DM US YOUR ANSWERS: Kavya: instagram.com/kavyakumar_ Pooja: instagram.com/nov.lenn

This week we're talking about activism surrounding the BLM movement. We share our opinions on everything from performativity to white guilt. Do you think things are getting better or worse? (CW: Sexual Assault - 53m-57m) LET US KNOW: Kavya: instagram.com/kavyakumar_ Yashmitha: instagram.com/br0wncl0wn Pooja: instagram.com/nov.lenn

Lets talk about red flags, cheating, and polyamory! TALK TO US: Kavya: instagram.com/kavyakumar_ Yashmitha: instagram.com/br0wncl0wn Pooja: instagram.com/nov.lenn

Our podcast name has never been more accurate than today! In this ep, we develop our standards & preferences for a relationship. Can your standards be too high? Do you think race can be a preference? LET US KNOW: Kavya: www.instagram.com/kavyakumar_ Yashmitha: instagram.com/br0wncl0wn Pooja: instagram.com/nov.lenn

We're discussing the Brown Community and the standards it upholds. This means competition, misogyny, and the constant fear of repercussions. What would you like to see changed? What would you like to stay the same? TALK TO US: Kavya: instagram.com/kavyakumar_ Yashmitha: instagram.com/br0wncl0wn Pooja: instagram.com/nov.lenn

WELCOME TO EPISODE 1 OF “COACHES DON'T PLAY” on college! - What are the expectations vs. realities of college? What's casual dating? & Is college lonely? FOLLOW US: Kavya: instagram.com/kavyakumar_ Yashmitha: instagram.com/br0wncl0wn Pooja: instagram.com/nov.lenn