Mango Time

Neil and Rohit wrap up the pod.

In this episode, we dive into Holi festivities, free speech on college campuses, and the rising tide of xenophobic rhetoric online.

Rohit Dinesh joins as co-host with Neil and Rohit. Juicy!

Neil and Rohit discuss the 2004 film, Swades, and the role of civic engagement in South Asian cinema.

Neil and Rohit discuss the recent blocking of Santosh from being screened in Indian theaters and examine the history of India's Central Board of Film Certification.

Neil and Rohit discuss the history and rise of oligarchies and their influence on the public sector.

Neil and Rohit discuss the recent TikTok ban in the U.S.

In this special episode, Neil and the Rohit(s), yes plural, discuss the top South Asian films of 2024.

Neil sits down with Mareena Emran, a Content Specialist at Meta with experience in content curation at BuzzFeed and Amazon, to discuss the potential influence of online user-generated content on the recent election.

In this special episode, Neil and Rohit examine the recent U.S. presidential election results, delving into its impact on the working class, marginalized communities, and the role of online media in shaping public opinion.

Neil and Rohit unpack Canada’s recent anti-Asian Indian legislation, tracing its historical roots in minority scapegoating and exploring data that reveals a troubling rise in anti-Indian sentiment across North America.

Neil and Rohit explore the historical roots of populism, examining its impacts on South Asian contexts and its potential influence on the upcoming US election.

Neil and Rohit explore the rich history and data showcasing the rising influence of South Asian Americans as key changemakers in the civic arena.

Neil and Rohit discuss the voting trends of South Asians in America, its history, identity politics, and the power of the South Asian vote.

Neil and Rohit discuss the second 2024 presidential debate, misinformation, and the upcoming election.

Neil and Rohit cover how colonial theory has shaped media perceptions of South Asia and steps forward to decolonize these misconceptions through television, film, and art.

After two years, Neil and Rohit sit down to discuss the next phase of the podcast and growing up Asian-Indian in the US.

In this pod, Iris Li discusses her work with The Blanket Identity -- a platform that covers stories on the creative identity of Asian-Americans in the US. The Blanket Identity: https://theblanketidentity.github.io/ 

In this pod, Albert discusses his first year working as a UX designer in startups and the corporate sector.

In this pod, Rohit Barichello and I reflect on our past four years in college and the next steps.

In this pod, I catch up with Cazden and talk about filmmaking and his work on Creator Camp.

In this pod, Nikhil Baliga discusses his work on mental health organizations.

In this pod, I talk to Rhea Bhat and discuss her growth as a content creator on TikTok where she has amassed over 90k followers giving college and lifestyle tips.

A couple of months ago, I released a film with Alex Gonzales, one of the funniest and creatively passionate people I know. In this pod, I had the chance to catch up with him and discuss his pursuit as a stand-up comic.

We recently passed 5000 listeners for the Mango Time podcast! Thanks to everyone who’s tuned in these past 2 years! Here’s a special Q&A from the OGs.