Veg and Non-Veg

This is a re-release of an episode we did earlier on what we miss about India. Episode 22 In this episode we reminisce about things that we didn't appreciate enough back in India but we dearly miss now - family, food, culture and more. If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This is a re-release of an episode we did earlier on India on Reddit. Episode 26. Reddit calls itself the front page of the internet. So what people on reddit think can be assumed as a proxy for the internet in general. We discuss Indian presence on Reddit, including the origins of the famous "Friendship ended..." meme. If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This is a re-release of an episode we did earlier on a career in comedy. Episode 34. This week we have a special guest, Tanveer Arora who is pursuing his dream of becoming the next big stand up comic all the while keeping his 9 to 5 corporate job. We talk about his experiences as an Indian comedian in the US, his writing process, and his first open mic. You can follow him on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tanveerarora/?hl=en Website: http://tanveerarora.com/ If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This is a re-release of an episode we did earlier on holidays. Episode 21. It's officially Spooky Season which means we're in October, the month of Halloween. The holidays just keep coming after this with Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's in the coming months. We talk about our experiences over the last 4 years in the US celebrating all these holidays and a few more. If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The US might be the most popular destination for most Indian students but studying in Europe is becoming increasingly popular. The tuition costs and quality of education are factors that are helping many more students choose Europe over the US. We talked to our friend, Rumit Ganatra, about his experience studying in Germany. We talked about the admission process, job prospects, visas, food, dating and a lot more. You can find Rumit's LinkedIn here: https:/www.linkedin.com/in/rumit-ganatra/ If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contac/t@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This is a re-release of an episode we did earlier on dating and relationships. Episode 8. In this episode we discuss all things dating. Dating apps, meeting people, pickup lines and rejections. Link to the github repo: https://github.com/pdwarkanath/tinder If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

For a lot of Indians living abroad is the first time they experience true freedom. We talk about how our understanding of privacy and freedom has changed since coming to the US from India. We no longer have to sneak around or hide stuff from parents and nosy relatives. We talk about the things we got in trouble for as kids and how silly those seem now. If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Farhan Akhtar's directorial debut, Dil Chahta Hai, completed 20 years on August 10 and this episode we talk about why it's our favorite coming of age movie of all time. The movie that gave us a story of three close friends, fashion trends, Goa trips, classic dialogues, and iconic songs. We also dive deeper into the side characters and what makes them memorable. Listen to this episode and get nostalgic over a Netflix watch party with your friends this weekend (Not sponsored). If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

We're here. A half-century of episodes. On the 50th episode we decided to finally talk about something that we as immigrants talk about all the time. Visas. We talked about our experiences and about the many hoops we all jump through to be compliant and legally live in a country where we were not born. United States of Al - a show about an Afghani interpreter who helped American troops in the war and is now in the US. If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The much awaited second season of Mindy Kaling's Never Have I Ever is finally out. So we did what we had to and binged it in one day and talked about it on the podcast. We discuss things we liked, disliked and what could have been done better. We had covered the first season in Episode 4 - Stereotypes in American Media Obviously the episode contains spoilers so we recommend watching it on Netflix first. If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This week's episode is jam-packed with us reacting to reaction videos, cultural appropriation, desi TikTok, and more rants. Benny Lava Video PewDiePie's Reaction to Zombie Dolls Bad Lip Reading - Twilight Khaby Lame - Life Hacks If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Growing up in the 90s, pop was a big deal which has somehow disappeared in the Indian scene. We talk about our favorite artists, songs, models from music videos and of course #FreeBritney. My 90s Music Videos Spreadsheet Informer - Snow Meri Marzi If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Conspiracy theories are wild. We talk about some of the popular ones in the US and in India. Flat earth, anti-vaxx, big foot, Finland? We talk about it all. Hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it. Subreddit for whatsapp forwards: https://reddit.com/r/theunkillnetwork If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

We're back after a break and this time we're talking about traditions. Colleges in the US are a big part of people's identities and with that come a lot of traditions. Some like Texas A&M, where we went to, take their traditions very seriously. If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

As 90s kids we grew up watching some cult classics which may or may not have aged well. We talk about the 3 Khans who ruled the 90s - Shahrukh, Salman and Aamir. Govinda makes an appearance and a special guest appearance by Lord Bobby Deol. What passed for romance in the 90s, we now understand to be stalking. We discuss the problematic aspects of the movies we enjoyed as kids. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham turns 20 this year. Join us for a watch party Dec 14, 2021. If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Moving is a part of life when living abroad. We discuss our experiences with it. We talk about ways you can move, how much you can spend and the many ways you can lose your deposit. If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Making friends is hard, especially in a different country. We talk about our experiences making friends in the US over the last 4-5 years. We discuss how you can find people with common interests, what first conversations are like and what topics to avoid. If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This week's episode is a part 2 of collaboration with our friends, Mona and Preston for their podcast, 'Unanthropologetic Podcast'. In part 2, we touch on accents, college experience, politics, and what makes the U.S. a melting pot or a salad or a spice rack! Go check out Unanthropologetic Podcast here: linktr.ee/unanthropologetic/ If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This week's episode is a collaboration with our friends, Mona and Preston for their podcast, 'Unanthropologetic Podcast'. In part 1, we talked about why we wanted to come to the US, immigration process, and what Texas means to us. Stay tuned for part 2 next week! Go check out Unanthropologetic Podcast here: linktr.ee/unanthropologetic/ If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

It's been a year since we were all told to stay home and quarantine. We recap the time in this episode. We talk about the memes, the viral events and some not so fun things like the pandemic itself. We also discuss what it will be like returning to normalcy. If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

We've all listened to music or watched movies in India that are complete rip offs of foreign content. In this episode we talk about some such cases and whether it's right or wrong to copy. We also discuss remakes and how they hurt creativity. A small selection of topics we cover: Songs copied from Bollywood Sona Mohapatra's tweet Karunesh Talwar video Agar Main Kahoon and Real Good Man Whoopty and Sanam Re Blinding Lights and Dil Dil Pakistan Main Tera Boyfriend. Bollywood version (RIP Sushant Singh Rajput :( ) J-Star version Ranbir Kapoor interview with AIB Anu Malik copying We Will Rock You, Macarena, Happy Birthday Nasha Ye Pyaar Ka Nasha and L'Italiano If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This is part 2 of a 2 part recording with Privilege Check podcast hosted by Shivangi and Loveleen. Privilege Check is a weekly podcast discussing the ways in which privilege plays part in daily lives of Indians and how one can recognize it. In this episode, we discuss US politics and depiction of Indians in American media. Check out Privilege Check: https://privilegecheck.carrd.co/ If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This is part 1 of a 2 part recording with Privilege Check podcast hosted by Shivangi and Loveleen. Privilege Check is a weekly podcast discussing the ways in which privilege plays part in daily lives of Indians and how one can recognize it. In this episode, we discuss racism and differences in Indian and American culture. Check out Privilege Check: https://privilegecheck.carrd.co/ If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode we discuss the Netflix movie, The White Tiger, based on a novel of the same name. Lots of spoilers ahead as we talk about how the movie captures India and the contrast in the rich and poor in the country. If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This week we have a special guest, Tanveer Arora who is pursuing his dream of becoming the next big stand up comic all the while keeping his 9 to 5 corporate job. We talk about his experiences as an Indian comedian in the US, his writing process, and his first open mic. You can follow him on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tanveerarora/?hl=en Website: http://tanveerarora.com/ If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

We have a special guest and our friend, Ben Simington join us on this week's episode. He shares his experience living in India as a foreigner, his favorite Indian food, cultural differences, and more. If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In the last month, we didn't release any episode because we were away. DK (NonVeg) traveled to India while Juhi (Veg) traveled to Seattle. We talk about the extra complexities added to every trip due to the CoVID-19 pandemic. If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

We're back after the break. 2021 is here and we have a lot to talk about but we'll ease into it with a meta episode this week. We talk about how and we decided to start this podcast including the story behind the name. If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode we talk about the show, Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives. It is a mix between Keeping Up With Kardashians and Real Housewives with an Indian premise. The show follows Maheep Kapoor, Bhavana Pandey, Seema Khan and Neelam Kothari, wives of Sanjay Kapoor, Chunky Pandey, Sohail Khan and Samir Soni respectively. If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

We bring all kinds of stuff from the homeland, some physical some cultural, but they're all there in all our households like a mountain of plastic bags, containers and religious symbols. We talk about all the Desi things that are impossible to shake off even while living abroad. If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This episode is not about the landscaping company or the hotel. It's literally about weather. We talk about which seasons we like including hot girl summer. If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Here it is. We're finally talking about Coronavirus or CoVID-19 or The Rona, whatever you like to call it. The pandemic has changed every little thing in our lives from how we shop to how we interact with people, and it's not going anywhere, especially the way people in the US have treated it. It turns out 70 million people can be wrong. If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Reddit calls itself the front page of the internet. So what people on reddit think can be assumed as a proxy for the internet in general. We discuss Indian presence on Reddit, including the origins of the famous "Friendship ended..." meme. If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

We talk about going back to India and the things we earlier took for granted and we start noticing after living away for an extended period of time. If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

We spoke with our friend, Sarah who runs iHouse, an organization for international students in College Station, TX. We talked about the impression she had about Indians before and what she has learned since meeting us. You can find iHouse on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/iHouseAggieland/ If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Living away from home, it's good to have a community of people like you. Usually for international students it is the Indian student organization at their university. We spoke with the Texas A&M Indian Graduate Student Associate (IGSA) President Rohit Dube to understand what the organization does to help Indian students. We talked about mentoring, cultural events, networking and how the IGSA is dealing with the pandemic. You can find them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/igsatamu/ If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode we reminisce about things that we didn't appreciate enough back in India but we dearly miss now - family, food, culture and more. If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

It's officially Spooky Season which means we're in October, the month of Halloween. The holidays just keep coming after this with Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's in the coming months. We talk about our experiences over the last 4 years in the US celebrating all these holidays and a few more. If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This week, we have a guest, our friend Mona, who is a first generation American born to Indian immigrants. We discuss her experiences growing up with 2 different cultures. We talked about the cultural differences, food, Never Have I Ever, racism and lots more. If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

We've complained a lot about the US - the politics, US-centrism, inane debates - so we decided to make this a positive episode. Afterall, we chose to come here. There must be some things the US does right. There are many like higher education, food, nature to name a few. If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Indian English might be confusing to many Americans but American English is equally confusing to us. In this episode we try to decipher common Americanisms - words, phrases, acronyms - that Americans use that would confuse a non-American English speaker. If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The quarantine has given us a lot of time to Netflix and Chill... with social distancing of course. In this episode we discuss all the content we have been passively consuming on streaming services. We talked about our favorite platforms for web series, podcasts, books, education etc. If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

US politics is a hot topic right now with the presidential election coming up in November this year. This time we have Indian representation in the election with Kamala Harris, an Indian-American politician as a potential Vice President candidate alongside the Democratic President nominee Joe Biden. We discuss other Indian-American politicians as well and their political beliefs. If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode we discuss all things controversial. We said we'll exercise our First Amendment rights and go all in on it. We talked about gun control, healthcare, climate change, police brutality, and the coronavirus pandemic. We look at these from an outsider perspective coming from India and having lived in the US for 4 years. Also check out our episode on healthcare If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode we have our friend Ayush joining us to discuss American sports. We have no idea about them. Ayush, on the other hand, has taken a keen interest in American Football and Baseball. We discuss why it's important to at least be familiar with sports, our experiences attending games and some good moments. If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode, we talk about arranged marriage in India and the new Netflix show, Indian Matchmaking. We talk about the candidates and of course, Sima Taparia from Mumbai. What is your criteria for marriage and what do you reckon Sima thinks about it? If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode we discuss hobbies and interests, specifically how there is more scope to pursue them in the US. We talk about things we've done in the US that we never did in India and some weird hobbies people have here. Check out my meme blog: https://weekinmemes.com If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode we discuss our travel stories. Specifically traveling in the US. Some memorable moments and some frustrating ones. Tell us yours. If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode we discuss the US healthcare system, how the insurance system works and some of our run-ins with the system. If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode, we discuss what we need to be aware of when thinking about laws in the US. Like things we take for granted in India - driving laws, plagiarism, piracy and even casual racist remarks. If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode we discuss all things dating. Dating apps, meeting people, pickup lines and rejections. Link to the github repo: https://github.com/pdwarkanath/tinder If you like the episode and would like to spread the word about the podcast, leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any suggestions, please write to us at contact@vegandnonveg.com. CREDITS INTRO / OUTRO BACKGROUND MUSIC: Daily Beetle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/