The Native Immigrants

Just when you thought we were done for this season... We're BACK (temporarily) for a BONUS episode!   For this show, we speak to Kirat Assi, the lady at the centre of one of the most popular podcast series' in the world currently - Sweet Bobby. Kirat has been a longtime friend of ours but estranged for the past few years, and Sweet Bobby clearly explains why. We discuss the podcast, some hidden truths and open up the dialogue behind the stigma of catfishing.   In this episode, for the first time ever, you will also hear ME open up about my own traumatic experience of catfishing a long time back, and how we need to work collectively to help eradicate this within our community.   Check out this emotionally charged bumper episode!!   Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/ Twitter - twitter.com/NativeImigrants Instagram - www.instagram.com/thenativeimmigrantspodcast/

The end is here.... as it's our season finale!  For this show, we speak to Amandeep Madra & Tej Ralmill of the UK Punjabi Heritage Association! We discuss their recent extraordinary discovery of records of thousands of WW1 troops from Punjab, & uncover some amazing stories, including Jyojo B's own personal history!   Thank you to everyone who's listened to, supported, shared, liked, commented on and enjoyed our shows this season! Much appreciated to all the guests and contributors who have helped galvanise the show with their unique stories and informative chats. We'll be back in 2022 with more of the same...   Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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This week, we'll be delving into the subject of Racism, specifically, the Azeem Rafiq case and what it means for the wider community. With institutional racism still alive and well in the U.K., what more needs to be done to tackle it and how deep rooted is the problem.   Also, listen in to Swami Baracus; new single, Amo Raja's new book, and new found information regarding Jyojo B's past history!   Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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This week, we've decided to revisit one of our previous episodes from our archives, as we look once again at Organ Donation. After an incredible story from one of our amazing listeners Tanbir, we look at back at the show, & discuss the lack of donors from our community & attempt to raise more awareness. We also review the feedback from our previous episode on Addiction, and look at what's happening entertainment wise within our community!   Special thanks to the amazing Nuphlo for providing this season's brand new theme music! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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For our first show back after our Month Of Love series, we tackle the subject of Addiction. Our guest for this week's show is Jitesh Chauhan, a former addict, who has just released a new documentary raising awareness for alcohol addiction within the South Asian community. Listen in as he discusses his experiences, as well as the taboos and stigmas still prevalent within our communities.   Special thanks to the amazing Nuphlo for providing this season's brand new theme music! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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It's September for The Native Immigrants... so that can only mean one thing... It's the MONTH OF LOVE! A month of weekly shows celebrating all that encompasses the warm feelings of love! (Sigh) This year we're going to be focusing on The Search For Love, as we'll be joined by various guests sharing their experiences and what love means to them.   For our Series Finale, we reflect on what we've learnt by looking back at the previous four weeks, and discussing all the key points from those shows, that have given us a better understanding on the Search For Love today. With so many amazing guests, and insightful conversation, it's only right that we show love to all who have joined us on this journey, and ensure we spread the message of love going forward!   Special thanks to the awesome Niraj Chag for providing the special theme music for our Month Of Love! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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It's September for The Native Immigrants... so that can only mean one thing... It's the MONTH OF LOVE! A month of weekly shows celebrating all that encompasses the warm feelings of love! (Sigh) This year we're going to be focusing on The Search For Love, as we'll be joined by various guests sharing their experiences and what love means to them.   This week, we look at Love After Divorce. With so many more divorcees now in our community, the search for love can be challenging, with the potential stigma still firmly attached even today. So what is the experience like for those involved? We speak to Ushi Lad (Push With Ush) who has previously dated divorced guys, and Billy Bahia, a divorcee who found love after years of searching, for their thoughts and whether divorce was still a taboo today.   Special thanks to the awesome Niraj Chag for providing the special theme music for our Month Of Love! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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It's September for The Native Immigrants... so that can only mean one thing... It's the MONTH OF LOVE! A month of weekly shows celebrating all that encompasses the warm feelings of love! (Sigh) This year we're going to be focusing on The Search For Love, as we'll be joined by various guests sharing their experiences and what love means to them.   This week, we look at the world of Matchmaking! After the success of Indian Matchmaking on Netflix, has this increased demand of traditional matchmaking in comparison to online dating? We decided to speak to an expert, Sukh Kaur of Matched By Sukh Kaur, who shares her thoughts and opinions!   Special thanks to the awesome Niraj Chag for providing the special theme music for our Month Of Love! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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It's September for The Native Immigrants... so that can only mean one thing... It's the MONTH OF LOVE! A month of weekly shows celebrating all that encompasses the warm feelings of love! (Sigh) This year we're going to be focusing on The Search For Love, as we'll be joined by various guests sharing their experiences and what love means to them.   For Part Two, we look at the world of dating. With neither of us having experienced the trials and tribulations of the online dating scene, we brought in two special guests to give us a better insight of what it's like for singletons in the South Asian community in the search for love. Listen in as Priya Mulji and Bina Bee speak candidly about dating, the do's and don'ts, positive experiences, major turn-offs and more!   Special thanks to the awesome Niraj Chag for providing the special theme music for our Month Of Love! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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It's September for The Native Immigrants... so that can only mean one thing... It's the MONTH OF LOVE! A month of weekly shows celebrating all that encompasses the warm feelings of love! (Sigh) This year we're going to be focusing on The Search For Love, as we'll be joined by various guests sharing their experiences and what love means to them.   For this first show, we look at our OWN relationship as a couple, by finding out how compatible we are! We're delighted to be joined by Kuldeep Brar, who is a True Strengths Explorer, as she gives us the results of a report based on our responses to a detailed survey. Are we destined or are we doomed???!!! Listen in!   Special thanks to the awesome Niraj Chag for providing the special theme music for our Month Of Love! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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For our new show out this week, we're going to be discussing... Grief. How we deal with loss and mourning. It's one of the reasons we had to postpone our episode to this week from last, and it's sadly, something that many of us have had to encounter in the past year with the global pandemic. We look at how we as a community deal with grief, how it's affected us personally and what the lockdown restrictions this past year has meant for many not being to able to grieve with their loved ones. Special thanks to the amazing Nuphlo for providing this season's brand new theme music! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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We're once again joined by a very special guest on The Native Immigrants - Manisha Tailor, who was recently appointed the new Assistant Head Of Coaching at QPR! Manisha has been actively involved in football for the past decade, from youth development all the way to her current role. Listen in as she discusses her journey as a British Asian female in a male dominated industry, as well as breaking barriers and her views on Asians in football. Special thanks to the amazing Nuphlo for providing this season's brand new theme music! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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So Euro 2020 has ended, with the traditional heartbreak of an English defeat on penalties. But the ensuing fallout of the racist abuse towards the three players who missed penalties has had the more lasting effect.   We look at the subject of Identity. With this past month being all about football and national pride, how British do we really feel? Or has the racist abuse witnessed made us feel disassociated from feeling English? We ask ourselves the question, which has been a constant conflict in many of our generation - Do you identity yourself as British or Asian... or both?   Also, APOLOGIES for the little error towards the end of the show.... we're only human. Just.   Special thanks to the amazing Nuphlo for providing this season's brand new theme music! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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It's our annual PRIDE special! A chance for us to celebrate the South Asian LGBTQ+ community, in all their glory!  For this year, we decided to specifically look at the Transgender community. With so many continuing to overcome social anxieties, cultural prejudice and personal trauma, what more can we do as a collective community to change attitudes towards the Transgender community? We're delighted to be joined by Amra Ahad, who shares her experiences of being a South Asian Transgender woman, including family pressures and the toll it takes on your mental health.   Special thanks to the amazing Nuphlo for providing this season's brand new theme music! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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This week on The Native Immigrants, we look at Muslim Representation On TV. After a recent study by USC's Annenberg Inclusion Initiative concluded the negative portrayal of Muslims on Film and TV, we discuss our thoughts on the study, as well as look at examples of representation and ask what needs to change going forward.   We're also delighted to be joined by Raisah Ahmed and Shai Hussain who share their views on the study and representation as a whole.   Special thanks to the amazing Nuphlo for providing this season's brand new theme music! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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We're once again joined by a very special guest on The Native Immigrants - the amazing Niraj Chag! One of the standout names with the British Asian music scene, Niraj has been dropping seminal albums and projects for over 20 years, and has worked on mainstream Film, TV and theatre productions. Listen in as we discuss his background, his music career, representation, opportunities, dream collaborations and more!   Special thanks to the amazing Nuphlo for providing this season's brand new theme music! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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With the lockdown restrictions being firmly lifted this week, we look at the affects of Social Anxiety. How safe do we really feel about going back out into society? After a year of being stuck indoors, do we even want to resume normality? We look at our own personal thoughts on the issue, especially with the rise of the Indian variant throughout the UK. We review Ackley Bridge and Sound Of Metal, as well as discuss Bobby Seagull's new quiz show on Channel 4! We look at Deep Sumo's new world record, and preview our forthcoming appearance on Rita Morar's Music Heals.   Special thanks to the amazing Nuphlo for providing this season's brand new theme music! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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We are joined by a VERY special guest on this week's new episode of The Native Immigrants... none other than... the legendary Bally Sagoo! A pioneer of the British Asian scene, his albums and hit singles were groundbreaking during an epic era of music, where the fusion of British and Asian music culture became synonymous. Now with the release of his new album Next Level, we discuss the project in full, as well as talk about racism in the 70s, backlash with our communities, dream collaborations and Cheshire Cat!  All the thoughts and prayers from The Native Immigrants are towards those currently suffering in India during this unprecedented time during the Covid crisis. We encourage our listeners to please donate towards one of the following links to help the ongoing aid effort: Hemkunt Foundation: https://hemkuntfoundation.com/   Khalsa Aid India Covid Relief Fund:  https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/charity-web/charity/displayCharityCampaignPage.action?campaignId=17070&charityId=1014357   Special thanks to the amazing Nuphlo for providing this season's brand new theme music! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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Season Four has now kicked off! We're back from a prolonged absence to start this season afresh with more hot topics of agenda, and all issues discussed and debated! We open up this season with a catchup of what's happened while we've been gone. Including more Covid talk, the Farmers Protests, Oscar Nominations and Community Celebrations. Whilst also telling you who's our special guest for next episode, at the end of the show... Special thanks to the amazing Nuphlo for providing this season's brand new theme music! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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Thank you for listening to us in 2020! Hope you can join us for Season 4 in 2021! In the meantime, for anyone who doesn't know us, here is what our show is all about! Special thanks to our brudda Zaheer for providing the production for this! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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It's our Season 3 Finale! Our final show of this season gives us a chance to reflect back on an unprecedented year, but also to highlight some great content on our show. So listen in, as we look back at some key episodes throughout our season! We also asked our listeners to ask us any questions they'd like, that we'll be answering on this show! Honourable mentions for Jyojo's media appearances this week and SB's track making moves Stateside! Thank you all for listening this year, see you all in 2021! Special thanks to our brudda Zaheer for providing this season's brand new theme music! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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This week we have an EPIC interview with a legend, icon and pioneer of the British Asian Community, as we're delighted to be joined by Apache Indian! In his most unfiltered and raw interview yet, we discuss everything from culture and racism, to mentalities and music politics, as well as his new album What's Not To Love! Listen in to our realest and most controversial chat yet! Special thanks to our brudda Zaheer for providing this season's brand new theme music! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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This week we get a little controversial on The Native Immigrants, as we tackle the subject of... Religion. With both of us different religions and the challenges of raising a mixed religion child, we look at our own views on religion itself, defining how much we practise it and if it's an important factor in our day-to-day lives. Plus which religion would we want our son to follow... if any? Special thanks to our brudda Zaheer for providing this season's brand new theme music! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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It's our Diwali Special this week on The Native Immigrants! We take a look at having to celebrate Diwali in Lockdown... is it really that bad or will it be a blessing in disguise? We look at 5 reasons why being stuck in lockdown might be better than a full family together! Also SB partakes in a Diwali Quiz, listen in to see how he gets on! Special thanks to our brudda Zaheer for providing this season's brand new theme music! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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This week we're joined by a special guest on The Native Immigrants... London Mela founder and actor Ajay Chhabra! He discusses the forthcoming Melatopia, the first digital Mela using Virtual Reality technology! Listen in as we ask him about the initial creation of the event, the challenges faced, and the acts involved at the festival. We also discuss the US Elections, our lucid dreams and SB's new wrestling related track! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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It's our annual Halloween special of The Native Immigrants, as we discuss Swami's love and Jyojo's hate of Horror Films! We're joined by a special guest this week, SB's brother Aashish Gadhvi, as we look at Indian horror films released in 2020, with our spoilerific reviews of what to check out on fright night! We also discuss Justice For Ricky Reel, new acts added to Melatopia and what Jyojo's reading this week! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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This week, we're joined by a special guest here on The Native Immigrants. In commemoration of Black History Month, we're joined by Jonah of The Blindian Project, as he discusses South Asian and Black relationships, and the work done by his organisation to bridge the two communities. We also discuss Jyojo's viral tweet, the new DDLJ bronze statues, Melatopia and a full blown rant at Sainsburys! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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Quite simply, this episode of The Native Immigrants is all about... FOOD! We've spoken about the cultural appropriation of food before, but now we go in on our favourite dishes of South Asian cuisine! Jyojo and I go through our Top 5 lists and try to talk professionally without our mouths watering

For today's episode of The Native Immigrants... we look at Asian Nightlife. Compared to the booming clubbing period of the 2000s, are we in a decline now? Or is it just evolving? Plus with so many DJs not working because of lockdown, how has this affected their livelihood? We ask DJ Krash, Jay-P, Doni Brasco, Aman of Jupiter Son and DJ Shai Guy for their thoughts and experiences. We also discuss Jyojo B's new venture, Rita Morar's new EP, and World Mental Health Day, including a new video by Rekesh Chauhan. Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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This show is all about Sex. Nothing more to be said. Listen in! Special thanks to our brudda Zaheer for providing this season's brand new theme music! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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For this week's show, we'll be discussing Asians In Theatre... are there enough opportunities for South Asians in the theatrical world, and if not, how do we get more representation? We're delighted to be joined by Ameet Chana, actor and also Associate Director at Rifco Theatre, as he discusses the Rifco productions, and its onus on celebrating the British Asian experience. We also talk about the new series of GBBO, who are we looking out for on this year's contest? Listen in! Special thanks to our brudda Zaheer for providing this season's brand new theme music! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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For this week's show, we look at our connections to the Motherland... how much are we really connected to them? After watching 'Go Back To Where You Came From' on the BBC, we look at the hypothetical scenario of having to move back to India, and the cultural differences that may arise. We discuss our past trips there, and look at the three main factors connecting us - the country, the culture, the people. Listen in! Special thanks to our brudda Zaheer for providing this season's brand new theme music! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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After a two week break, we're back to London to deliver a new episode of The Native Immigrants! Jyojo B is on hosting duty today, as we look back on A Suitable Boy and ask was it worth the hype? This week's main topic is a revisitation of one of our early topics, as we ask if Asians are relevant in UK Culture? In a packed discussion, we talk in length by addressing three key subject areas - Support, Segregation and the System, and ask if we're not relevant, is this our fault or theirs? Listen in! Special thanks to our brudda Zaheer for providing this season's brand new theme music! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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We're on location this week in Jyojo's hometown of (not-so) sunny Newcastle, taking a well-earned break from London and lockdown! For this week's show, we look at the world of Asian Dating. With the continual cultural pressure of marriage from our extended families, do Asians even know how to date? We look at the world of casual dating, discuss our own dating experiences and contemplate how dating may change post lockdown. We're also joined this week by Priya Mulji, a columnist and blogger with Eastern Eye, as she talks about her dating experiences including a nightmare story that needs to be heard! A Suitable Boy and Patriot Act also discussed on this packed show! Special thanks to our brudda Zaheer for providing this season's brand new theme music! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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This week we're joined by a special guest on The Native Immigrants! Former University Challenge contestant and now TV star, Bobby Seagull, joins us to discuss his TV career, mathematics, his university experiences, Asians in football and more! And we also get a TIE-BREAKER question from him to determine who is the REAL champion of the South Asian Heritage Month Quiz... Swami or Jyojo?? Listen in for a great interview! We also discuss more A Suitable Boy and Pregnany PND. Special thanks to our brudda Zaheer for providing this season's brand new theme music! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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For this week's show, we look at two very divisive words in UK Society... The N-Word and The P-Word. With the BBC defending their decision to air two shows containing the N-Word in the past week, we look at the potential ramifications and how our own community would react if the same happened with the P-Word. We also look at Bhangra Or Bust, the second episode of A Suitable Boy and the fake followers scandal in India. Special thanks to our brudda Zaheer for providing this season's brand new theme music! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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With the two most talked about shows currently amongst our community, A Suitable Boy and Indian Matchmaking, in full swing, we decide to look in detail into both shows. With mixed receptions for both, we ask how much representation these shows need to reflect for our community, and whether they are detrimental to aspects of our culture. Listen in, as we dissect both shows, looking into misogyny, casteism, colourism and stereotypes... with some controversial viewpoints! Special thanks to our brudda Zaheer for providing this season's brand new theme music! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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We're lucky enough to be joined by a special guest for this week's episode of The Native Immigrants! The amazing Sukh Ojla, actress and writer, joins us to discuss her journey into the world of comedy, together with her new book deal, her forthcoming tour, cultural relatability and life in lockdown! Listen in for a great interview with one of the stars of UK comedy! We also discuss Indian Matchmaking on Netflix and the continual events of South Asian Heritage Month! Special thanks to our brudda Zaheer for providing this season's brand new theme music! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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Back from a two week break, The Native Immigrants return for our bumper-packed 60th episode! On this week's show, we look at being married to the family. With our culture being so family-orientated, what are the expectations on a prospective bride or groom from the in-laws, how much of an influence are they on the marriage, and can living with your in-laws still provide a harmonious environment? We also look at South Asian Heritage Month and the new adaption of A Suitable Boy by the BBC! Listen in and share your thoughts! Special thanks to our brudda Zaheer for providing this season's brand new theme music! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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For today's show, we discuss....FOOD! A subject very dear to our hearts, but more specifically, the Cultural Appropriation of Food. Do our cuisines lose authenticity in mass market consumption or is it just a fusion of cultures? Listen in and share your thoughts! We also discuss Jyojo_B's birthday, the Leicester Lockdown, The Real McCoy and An Indian Summer festival. Special thanks to our brudda Zaheer for providing this season's brand new theme music! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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It's our annual Pride Special! This year's pandemic has unfortunately cancelled many Pride events, however in this period of solidarity, we continue to celebrate our brothers and sisters in the LGBTQ+ community. We look at Pride history and the links to the Black community, and also discuss upcoming online events to celebrate Pride. Our special guests this week, are Amir and Aamir aka You Don't Love Me Boys, a gay South Asian couple whose awesome podcast looks at life in the community from their perspective. We discuss the origins of their podcast, the fight for equality, racism within the community and who is Lady Bushra?! Listen in! Special thanks to our brudda Zaheer for providing this season's brand new theme music! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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With the continuing protests worldwide, we look at the recent toppling and defending of statues in the UK. Have these events diluted the awareness of the BLM movement, and do certain statues still merit being here in today's society? We discuss Churchill, Colston, Gandhi and more. Special thanks to our brudda Zaheer for providing this season's brand new theme music! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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We're back with a special guest this week! Two years back, James Devine Stoneman captained his team in winning University Challenge, an amazing feat of achievement. However, what's fascinating about him personally, is he's from Southall! We speak to him about growing up in an ethnically diverse area, the cultural barriers, his time on University Challenge and his thoughts on the current global events. Special thanks to our brudda Zaheer for providing this season's brand new theme music! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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This week's show is a reflection on the events this past week with the death of George Floyd and the worldwide condemnation that has followed it. However, are the British Asian community showing the adequate support to the Black community during this time? We look at the anti-Black sentiment shown by many members of our community and what we as a collective need to do to stop it. Special thanks to our brudda Zaheer for providing this season's brand new theme music! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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A new week... A new episode of The Native Immigrants. They go together like a horse and carriage. This week we look at Mixed-Race Relationships with the Black and Asian Community. With 'The Lovebirds' being one of the few instances of a Black and South Asian couple depicted on screen, we ask whether the previous taboos of mixed-race relationships are finally in the past, or does the pre-existing prejudice still run today. We speak to Rena of The Sisterhood Of MummyImperfect podcast to talk about her experiences, and also one of our hosts shares theirs for the first time! We also mention the South Asian Literary Festival, the Blindian Project and Saurav Dutt's Dear Mr Bachchan! Special thanks to our brudda Zaheer for providing this season's brand new theme music! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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After a two week break, we're back with a new episode of The Native Immigrants, and after some amazing guests for the past two shows, we're back to tackling the hot 'topics of agenda'! This week we look at Representation on TV for the British Asian Community. With 'Never Have I Ever' recently released on Netflix causing controversy amongst our communities here, we look at how we as British Asians want to be represented on television, and if representation does indeed need to represent our communities. Special thanks to our brudda Zaheer for providing this season's brand new theme music! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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We have not one... but TWO special guests for this week's episode of The Native Immigrants! We're delighted to be joined by Dr Amit Patel and his wife Seema, as they discuss what life is like for them in the current lockdown. We also chat about their recent book Kika & Me, and what challenges they faced from society, including cultural issues within the British Asian community. Listen in for a truly inspirational story! Special thanks to our brudda Zaheer for providing this season's brand new theme music! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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We have a special guest for this week's episode of The Native Immigrants! We welcome writer Nikesh Shukla to the show, as he gives us an insight into his life personally and professionally, including growing up in Harrow, his opinions on the term 'British Asian', what affect the lockdown has had on him and his attempted career at being a rap superstar! Listen in for insightful talk and controversial thoughts! Special thanks to our brudda Zaheer for providing this season's brand new theme music! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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This... Is... Episode 50!! On this special episode of The Native Immigrants, we look back at our most important and favourite moments of the podcast for the past 49 episodes, whilst discussing our personal experiences behind the choices. Massive thanks to Ameet Chana, Japjit Kaur, Nikesh Shukla, Rita Morar, Panjabi Hit Squad, Niraj Chag, Dr Amit Patel, Seema Mistry and Parle Patel for their awesome messages of support! Special thanks to our brudda Zaheer for providing this season's brand new theme music! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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After an emotional and poignant show last week, we decide to take a more light-hearted approach to this week, with news and reviews to catch up on... Here's what The Native Immigrants dissect this week (timecodes included!): (09:08) We look back at the feedback from our last show, with appreciation and support for the heroes of the NHS (13:30) Priti Patel - With the home secretary once again in the headlines, we look at her latest mishap and ask if she really is indeed a Gujarati (30:23) London Surnames - Listen in to hear what is the most common surname amongst Londoners, with surprising results (37:10) Yesterday: Film Review - Hear what we have to say about Danny Boyle's latest film, available to stream now on Sky Movies Special thanks to our brudda Zaheer for providing this season's brand new theme music! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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In one of our most unique shows ever, we dedicate our whole episode to the heroes of the NHS, as we pay tribute to the immense work that they're currently having to undertake to do the Coronavirus. Listen in as we have first hand accounts from several doctors and nurses, about how much life has changed for them on a daily basis, and what more we can do to stay safe and save lives. Thank you to the NHS for everything... Special thanks to our brudda Zaheer for providing this season's brand new theme music! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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