Respectfully Disagree

This week, we discuss Lust Stories 2, Made in Heaven, how we went from the 'no kissing' clause to prestige TV sex, that hand on the frosted window in ‘Titanic,’ and whether OTT shows are really portraying better 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 Ads...

This week, film critic Sucharita Tyagi joins us to discuss the ideological impact of films from ‘Barbie’ to ‘Adipurush,’ ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ and how a filmmaker’s personal politics shapes their movies, and why the critical response to Sanjay Leela Bansali’s ‘Padmaavat’ would be very different today. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to d...

This week, Shilpa Phadke and Nithila Kanagasabai join us to discuss the faux happy endings of 'Dil Chahta Hai' and 'Friends,' getting life insurance with friends, and why we're so weird about mixing sex with friendship. 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...

This week, we discuss ‘Never Have I Ever’ season 4, millennials’ exhaustion with the girlboss trope on TV, and the rise of the ‘girlfailure.’ '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 colle...

This week, the team discusses the Swifty led #SpeakUpNow drama, why we feel strongly about Deepika Padukone’s politics, and whether we should expect celebrities to take a moral stand on issues. 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...

This week, we revisit an episode from the archives, where 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 collecti...

This week, therapist Farah Maneckshaw joins us to discuss why Indians struggle with setting boundaries, what it actually means to ‘be triggered,’ and the dangers of seeing therapy as bias-free. 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...

This week artist Indu Harikumar (@induviduality) joins us to discuss the evolution of ‘cheap talks’ on dating apps, the art of romantic rejection, and the pressures of fitting dating app moulds. 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 http...

This week, we discuss the surprising origins of the hot take, how J.K. Rowling took a take too far, and why we don’t classify bad boomer op-eds as hot takes. 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 a...

This week, we discuss the contested definitions of ghosting, disappearing on someone versus honest therapy-speak, and whether online dating has forever changed how we communicate. 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 ‘body count’ etiquette, urban legends about celebrity STDs, and what your partner should know about your sexual past.  Here is the link to Ananya’s longform feature on the virginity myth and rising hymenoplasties in India  – https://theswaddle.com/virgins-again/ Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissec...

This week, Jubilee director Vikramaditya Motwane and screenwriter Atul Sabharwal join us to discuss propaganda in films, the origin of Indian gaalis, and the makings of a good period drama. These are some of the movies, series and books we referred to in this conversation:  -The Knick -Buniyaad -Tamas -The Nudist on the Late Shift -Grapes of Wrath -Shakespeare Wallah Respectfully Disagree is The S...

This week, to mark the release of The Swaddle's first longform investigative feature on Tollywood fandoms, we're revisiting an episode from the archives, where 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. Here is the link to Rohi...

This week, we discuss Jennifer Lawrence, the ‘cool girl’ monologue from ‘Gone Girl,’ TikTok pick-me girl discourse, and whether the trope of the ‘pick me’ girl is unfeminist. 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...

This week, documentary filmmaker Shilpi Gulati (Taala Te Kunjee, Qissa-e-Parsi) and film editor Vedant Joshi (All That Breathes, Fursat), join us to discuss the ethics of documentary films, and the impact of commercial filmmaking with series like The Romantics and Harry & Meghan. Here are the films we refer to during the episode: -Taala Te Kunjee -All That Breathes -Born Into Brothels -Tales of th...

This week, actor and intimacy co-ordinator Naina Bhan, who played Koel Kalra in Netflix's 'Class,' joins us to discuss the rise of sex scenes in Indian films and TV, whether they're really empowering, and how actors navigate consent. 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 S...

This week, we discuss the rise of the situationship, whether it’s an upgrade from being ‘friends with benefits,’ and why it gets a bad rep. 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 collectio...

This week, Joyland director Saim Sadiq and producer Apoorva Charan join us to discuss India-Pakistan's shared pop culture histories, and what it means to foster collaboration in art and culture across the border. 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...

This week, we are re-releasing an episode from the archives, with guest Genesia Alves, who happens to also be the host of our new podcast 'The Best Parts.' In this re-released episode, we discuss consent, new feminist lingo, and whether a generational divide among feminists is hurting the fight for gender equality. 'The Best Parts' is The Swaddle's new podcast series, where Genesia unpacks our fav...

This week, Tarana Reddy, a narrative designer and creative producer working in the gaming industry, joins us to discuss the controversy over Hogwarts Legacy, the fallout of GamerGate, and why more feminists need to make games. 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 Simpleca...

This week, writer-director Gul Khan joins us to discuss subversions in Anupama, Ekta Kapoor's impact on gender roles in TV, and understanding what the art of daily soaps really 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.a...

This week, Dr. Sylvia Karpagam, a public health doctor and researcher, joins us to discuss the complicated ethics of veganism, the caste-based superiority of vegetarianism, and the elitism of vegan discourse 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 Ad...

As dating apps turn a decade old in India, we revisit a conversation from 2022, where we discussed our hangups about casual sex, who shapes hookup culture in India, and why we question the notion of ‘no strings attached’ 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 Simplecas...

This week, Deepa Singh, AI ethicist, and Pooja Sreenivasan, digital artist/illustrator, join us to discuss why AI feels so dystopian, whether AI makes art democratic, and what it really means to protect human creativity. 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...

This week, we discuss why the girlboss narrative became so popular online, the contradictions in girlboss feminism, and why it's not enough to be excited by women in leadership roles. 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.ads...