Respectfully Disagree

This week, we discuss the 'bad boy' trope, why we’re drawn to people we view as ‘damaged,’ and whether a fixer-fixee dynamic is sustainable. '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 collec...

This week, artist and activist Jyotsna Siddharth joins us to unpack the evolution of wokeness in India, the rise of social media activism, and what it means to hold people accountable with compassion. '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....

This week, we discuss the origins of stan culture, why fans want celebrities to run them over, and how the internet has fundamentally changed the nature of fandom. ‘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 infor...

This week we discuss why steamy romances are short-lived, how boring relationships can be cool, and the problem with viewing passion and stability in a binary. And in case you’re wondering what romance novel icon Fabio looks like -- https://bookstr.com/article/an-ode-to-fabio-romance-novel-king/ ‘Respectfully Disagree’ is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to disc...

This week, Christina Dhanaraj, feminist writer and co-founder of Dalit History Month, joins us to discuss the problems with how we perceive the Amber Heard-Johnny Depp trial, and what it means to make ‘believe women’ an intersectional idea. ‘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. Ho...

This week, we discuss what emotional cheating means, whether we believe in monogamy, and what 'Before Sunset' got wrong about summer love. ‘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, we revisit an episode from early RD days, where we discuss problems with the Baghban model of parent-child relationships, myths about Indian joint families, and why women bear the burden of showing devotion to elders. 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 Simple...

This week, 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 collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we discuss optimism and whether it makes you hopelessly naive or smarter than others might think. Also: ‘The Sound of Music,’ and who gets to sing and dance with Nazis lurking. 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...

This week, we discuss healthy breakups, the lines we draw between romance and friendships, and why ‘relationship anarchy’ can be a good thing. 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 collec...

This week, we discuss ‘dad bods,' the tension between our ideologies and desires, and the importance of interrogating physical appearance based preferences. 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 ab...

This week, we discuss where to draw the line with PDA, how we define what is and isn’t appropriate in public, and why public displays of affection are subversive 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 AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for...

This week, we discuss 'good morning' messages on WhatsApp, the nostalgia of home landlines, and setting boundaries on social media. '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 collection and...

This week, we discuss the importance of physical proximity in a relationship, why long-distance relationships get a bad rap, and the infamous ‘my boyfriend is out of town’ t-shirt. ‘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.adsw...

Parents: love them or hate them, you can't ever leave them -- mostly. This week we talk about giving back to our parents, transactional relationships, and what healthy familial ties are. ‘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://pc...

This week, we discuss whether the people we have sex with need to know about our sexual histories, health conditions, and personal beliefs, and whether there's such a thing as no-strings-attached intimacy. ‘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 comp...

Is talking about our privileges necessary, or self-important? This week, we discuss Twitter bubbles, Badhai Do, and what checking our privilege actually 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.adswizz.com for informa...

Is the ‘strong independent woman’ narrative stifling or empowering? This week, we discuss the need for women to be financially independent, the impact of depictions of ‘the strong woman’ in pop culture, and Christina Yang. ‘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...

Is beauty oppressive or can it be empowering? In this week’s episode, we discuss Rihanna and Fenty Beauty, Naomi Wolf’s ‘The Beauty Myth,’ and whether we should reclaim or dismantle beauty norms. ‘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. Books and articles we referred to: 1. ‘The Beau...

This week, we discuss where our ideas of productivity come from, and whether the pressure to be productive can become toxic. '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 collection and use of...

This week, writer-director Shakun Batra joins us to discuss the problems with how we define dysfunctional families, how childhood traumas shape us, and whether we have a choice in overcoming family baggage. Note: This episode contains spoilers for both ‘Kapoor And Sons’ and ‘Gehraiyaan’ Respectfully Disagree is TS Studios’ flagship podcast series, in which The Swaddle team get together to discuss...

This week, we discuss the ways in which we police ourselves as women, how class and caste impact our ideas of safety, and whether the onus of change should fall on individual women. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s weekly podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on. At 5.55 s, we talk about the proportion of women who are murdered...

This week, economist and author Shrayana Bhattacharya joins us to discuss whether heterosexual romance can ever be truly feminist. 'Respectfully Disagree' is The Swaddle Team’s weekly podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on. Books we discuss in the episode: -'Desperately Seeking Shah Rukh' by Shrayana Bhattacharya -'Why Love Hurts' by Ev...

This week, we discuss whether fighting with friends is a sign of closeness, the line between friendly and unsolicited advice, and what a healthy friendship looks like. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s weekly 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 infor...

This week, we talk about gendered expectations around money, how money impacts who we’re friends with, and why it's important to discuss money in relationships. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s weekly 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...