Family Karma Kast: Recent Episodes
Family Karma Kast
Family Karma Kast is a podcast dedicated to Bravo TV's ‘Family Karma’ and South Asian-Americans in pop culture. Hosted by Indra Raj and Deana Bianco.
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Indra and Deana recap ‘Love Wins,’ S3 Ep15 of Family Karma on Bravo TV. In this recap of the season finale, the ladies discuss the drama between Dharma Auntie and Reshma Auntie, Vishal’s first drink after 45 days sober, the (stupid) online chatter against Nicholas, Anisha’s People Magazine husband/wedding reveal, Monica’s unsatisfying ending, the conclusion to Bali and O’Malley’s storyline this season, and of course, Amrit and Nicholas’s beautiful wedding. They also chat about Brian heading to Winter house, the chances of a Season 4, and what was revealed on WWHL.Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts!Join our Patreon (patreon.com/familykarmakast) to support the pod, and gain access to our weekly Thirsty Thirty Bravo TV and Pop Culture chats!Follow us on Instagram/Twitter: @familykarmakast
Indra and Deana recap ‘Wedding Woes,’ S3 Ep14 of Family Karma on Bravo TV. They take a deep dive on the emotional conversation between Amrit, Nicholas, Lavina Auntie and Suresh Uncle. They also discuss Lopa’s arc over the past three seasons, Bali’s journey losing her house and taking next steps with O’Malley, Monica’s dad’s involvement in her potential engagement, and whether or not Brian should date Katie Maloney and Avni should date Luke Gulbranson.Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts!Join our Patreon (patreon.com/familykarmakast) to support the pod, and gain access to our weekly Thirsty Thirty Bravo TV and Pop Culture chats!Follow us on Instagram/Twitter: @familykarmakast
Indra and Deana chat with Amrit Kapai and Nicholas Kouchoukos from Bravo TV’s ‘Family Karma.’ Amrit and Nicholas give an update on their journey to starting a family, their experience watching back their storylines this season, who has changed the most on the cast, and their response to Anisha’s shady comments about their relationship on WWHL. Nicholas also talks about how he has digested the scenes about the wedding, how his parents have reacted to this season, and the whole story of his family life. Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts!Join our Patreon (patreon.com/familykarmakast) to support the pod.Follow us on Instagram/Twitter: @familykarmakast
Indra chats with Vishal Parvani and Richa Sadana from Bravo TV’s ‘Family Karma.’ Vishal and Richa talk about their early relationship and how it’s evolved to where they are now. They talk about their future plans for kids, their experience with couples therapy, the ups and downs of wedding planning, Vishal and Lopa’s relationship, how things are going with Richa’s sister, and Vishal’s current relationship with alcohol. They also address Anisha’s controversial comments on WWHL and what they really thought of Monica and Rishi’s gondola date.Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts!Join our Patreon (patreon.com/familykarmakast) to support the pod.Follow us on Instagram/Twitter: @familykarmakast
Indra and Sneha from the Project Mindy podcast recap ‘Groomzilla,’ S3 Ep13 of Family Karma on Bravo TV. They talk about what might be the reason for Rishi’s behavior, the mysterious Vegas wedding and who was invited (and who was not), negative stereotypes about South Asian men, Bali’s big move, and cast glowups. They also dive deep into the wedding drama, including why they are Team Nicholas, family conflict at weddings, and thankful they are for Nicholas’s aunt. Indra also gives some info on the rest of the season schedule and the final word on whether there will be a reunion or not, and Sneha gives some thoughts on the recent controversy surrounding Mindy Kaling.Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts!Join our Patreon (patreon.com/familykarmakast) to support the pod.Follow us on Instagram/Twitter: @familykarmakastFollow Project Mindy on Instagram: @projectmindy
Indra and Deana recap ‘Holi Moly,’ S3 Ep12 of Family Karma on Bravo TV. They discuss the gondola ride from hell, Monica’s renaissance, prenuptial agreements and why Vishal needs to read them, Amrit and Nicholas’s misalignment in wedding planning, and Bali’s mom kicking her out.Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts!Join our Patreon (patreon.com/familykarmakast) to support the pod and gain exclusive access to the our Thirsty Thirty Bravo TV and pop culture chats.Follow us on Instagram/Twitter: @familykarmakast
Indra and Deana recap ‘Analyze Vish,’ S3 Ep11 of Family Karma on Bravo TV. This week, they talk about Anisha’s controversial appearance on WWHL, including Andy’s poor showing and the need for a reunion hosted by Kal Penn. They also talk about Amrit and Nicholas’s ongoing issues surrounding the wedding and the start of their fertility journey, Brian finally moving out, what might have really happened between Lopa Auntie and her estranged daughter Neeti, and Vishal’s quest to become a better person. Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts!Join our Patreon (patreon.com/familykarmakast) to support the pod and gain exclusive access to the our Thirsty Thirty Bravo TV and pop culture chats.Follow us on Instagram/Twitter: @familykarmakast
Indra and Deana chat with Anisha Ramakrishna from Bravo TV’s ‘Family Karma.’ Anisha gives more details about her husband, including why she’s kept him away from friends and family ahead of her engagement, her career, her thoughts on Monica during Season 3 and now, what it’s like to be a single woman over 35 with no kids, and how Indian parents are the ultimate trolls.Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts!Join our Patreon (patreon.com/familykarmakast) to support the pod and gain exclusive access to the our Thirsty Thirty Bravo TV and pop culture chats.Follow us on Instagram/Twitter: @familykarmakastFollow Anish Ramakrishna on Instagram/Twitter: @anishramakrishna
Indra and guest Cousin Mary recap ‘Project Karma,’ S3 Ep10 of Family Karma on Bravo TV. The ladies discuss Anisha’s fashion show, the trials and tribulations surrounding Amrit and Nicholas’ wedding and their plans to start a family, Monica’s new life gig and outlook, and Brian and Vishal’s golf course disagreement. They also give an update on Shaan’s relationship status.Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts!Join our Patreon (patreon.com/familykarmakast) to support the pod and gain exclusive access to the our Thirsty Thirty Bravo TV and pop culture chats.Follow us on Instagram/Twitter: @familykarmakast
Indra and Deana recap ‘Cooked and Served,’ S3 Ep9 of Family Karma on Bravo TV. This week, Indra and Deana discuss Brian’s appearance on Watch What Happens Live (and Dharma Auntie’s shady comments from the audience!), the delicious dinner party and ensuing Auntie drama, Amrit and Nicholas’s preparation for the wedding, Nicholas’s emotional meeting with Laving Auntie, and Brian’s car blessing. They also talk about the rumored number of episodes on this season and (re)introduce their exclusive Patreon content.Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts!Join our Patreon (patreon.com/familykarmakast) to support the pod and gain exclusive access to the our Thirsty Thirty Bravo TV and pop culture chats.Follow us on Instagram/Twitter: @familykarmakast
Our Thirsty Thirty Bravo TV and Pop Culture chats are back! Enjoy this BONUS Thirsty Thirty preview episode, and join us on Patreon (patreon.com/familykarmakast) for more episodes like this going forward. This week, we chat about the NEW The Vanderpump Rules season 10 trailer: after jumping off The Vanderpump train, why are we obsessed with the new season? What's the difference between Candiace's delivery of insults vs. Mia's on RHOP? Why is Britney Spears' "Lucky" intro so iconic? Plus, our weekly pop culture recommendations!Join our Patreon (patreon.com/familykarmakast) to support the pod and gain exclusive access to the our Thirsty Thirty Bravo TV and pop culture chats.Follow us on Instagram/Twitter: @familykarmakast
Indra and Deana are joined by their favorite Cousin Mary to recap ‘The Auntie Bunch,’ S3 Ep8 of Family Karma on Bravo TV. The trio hit all the major plot points at this point in the season, including the auntie drama, the complex dynamics between the families and the kids within them, Monica and Rishi’s compatibility, Bali’s “estate” sale, Anisha’s fashion show, Vishal and Richa’s new house, and Brian’s new apartment. They also discuss a recent Monica and Rishi sighting in Miami, more on the state of Shaan and Pooja’s relationship, and what they’re looking forward to seeing in the rest of this season.Apologies for the weird audio this week — we had some technical difficulties!Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts!Join our Patreon (patreon.com/familykarmakast) to support the pod.Follow us on Instagram/Twitter: @familykarmakast
Indra and Deana recap ‘The Dysfunctional Dinner,’ S3 Ep7 of Family Karma on Bravo TV. They discuss Rishi and Monica’s ongoing issues (and why isn’t Rishi’s family talking about Nirja?), Brian and Avni’s short-lived relationship, Bali as the ultimate Bravo producer, Vishal’s journey with alcohol, and the drama between Reshma Auntie, Lopa Auntie, and Dharma Auntie. They also discuss the recent speculation about the state of Shaan and Pooja’s relationship. Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts!Join our Patreon (patreon.com/familykarmakast) to support the pod.Follow us on Instagram/Twitter: @familykarmakast
Indra and Deana recap ‘Bros Before Booze,’ S3 Ep6 of Family Karma on Bravo TV. The ladies discuss Bali’s recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live, including Andy’s obvious dismissal of the show and how irritating it is when people mispronounce your name. Then they talk about last week’s episode, including Monica and Rishi’s ongoing issues, Amrit and Rishi’s talk at the Bachelor party, Vishal and Richa’s relationship hurdles, Amrit and Vishal’s tension, and Vishal realizing he may have a drinking problem. They also talk about White Lotus Season 2 (beware of spoilers!) and this season of the Real Housewives of Potomac.Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts!Join our Patreon (patreon.com/familykarmakast) to support the pod.Follow us on Instagram/Twitter: @familykarmakast
Indra and Sneha from the Project Mindy podcast recap ‘Rumor Has It,’ S3 Ep5 of Family Karma on Bravo TV. After a doozy of an episode, they discuss Rishi and Monica’s drama, including the timeline of events, what was actually revealed to Amrit and NIcholas (that we know about), Rishi’s lies, Monica’s disappointment, and what Raj Uncle had to say about all of it. They also talk about Brian and Amrit’s heated argument, Richa and Vishal’s ongoing relationship issues, and why it’s ridiculous that Bravo didn’t have a Family Karma cast member on What’s What Happens Live this week.Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts!Join our Patreon (patreon.com/familykarmakast) to support the pod.Follow us on Instagram/Twitter: @familykarmakastFollow Project Mindy on Instagram: @projectmindy
Indra and Deana recap S3 Episodes 3 & 4 of Family Karma on Bravo TV. The ladies discuss all the major plot points this season, including Vishal’s drinking, why Shaan and Dillon weren’t invited to Vishal’s wedding, Monica and Rishi’s ongoing relationship discussions, Bali’s major life changes, Brian and Avni’s date, and Amrit’s big brunch revelation. They also talk more about Anisha’s secret relationship, including new intel on who her husband is.
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Indra and Deana chat with Queen Bali Chainani from Family Karma. They talk about how Bali got on the show, her Bravo obsession and favorite housewife, her former life in Bombay, and navigating life and relationships. Bali also talks about a life-altering decision she recently had to make (which we will see on Season 3), her place in the friend group and with the aunties, the status of her friendship with Anish, and her thoughts on the other cast members’ storylines this season. Last but not least, she reveals her surprising skincare and beauty secrets, which keeps her looking flawless at age 48!
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Indra and Deana celebrate their 100th episode (!!!) and recap ‘Vish Gets Rich,’ S3 Ep2 of Family Karma on Bravo TV. They talk through the second half of Vishal and Rich’s wedding, including Vishal’s drunken display, disastrous wedding speech, and waking up with Amrit after his wedding night, the ongoing Auntie drama, Monica and Rishi’s differing views on getting engaged, and the obvious lack of Patels at the wedding.
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Indra and Deana recap the season three premiere of Family Karma on Bravo. They discuss all the highlights from our first look at Vishal and Rich’s wedding, including all the auntie drama and shade, changes in the friend group (Anisha and Brian are besties?), Vishal’s tampon commentary, Queen Bali’s confessional looks, our love for the Benni family, Monica and Rishi’s engagement conundrum, Brian’s new love interest, and what is going on with Anisha and her extremely late wedding RSVP. They also talk about Vishal’s appearance on Watch What Happens Live, including his latest thoughts on things with Anisha and Andy’s rude behavior.
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Indra and Deana discuss the mysterious case of the surprise Family Karma Season Three premiere from last night, including why it didn’t get any PR, how it could adversely affect the show going forward, and why Bravo needs to up it’s game when it comes to Family Karma! They also talk about Brian Benni being with the Gorga’s during their infamous fight with Jen Aydin at Bravocon, thoughts on the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and Heather Gay’s shoutout to the Family Karma cast on Watch What Happens Live, as well as the recent drama surrounding Kanye West.
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Indra and Deana chat about the Season Three trailer for Family Karma, which premieres on November 6th! They also talk about Family Karma sightings at Bravocon, and thoughts on some of the other drama in the Bravo world right now.
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Indra and Deana chat about Anisha’s wedding this coming weekend and who they think her fiancé is! Deana also chats about her new precious puppy, Family Karma at Bravocon, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills finale, and whether Pete Davidson should hook up with Gisele Bündchen or Gizelle Bryant.
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Indra chats with the one and only Cousin Mary about the recent Bachelorette Finale, Love is Blind Season 2 After the Altar, and the recent Adam Levine controversy. They talk about the new Bachelor announcement, the state of engagement and marriage on The Bachelor/The Bachelorette, Erich’s unsavory behavior, Tino’s downfall, and theories about the “personal” information that came up during After the Final Rose between Rachel and Tino. They also talk about the upcoming season of Bachelor in Paradise becoming Love Island, the pointlessness of Love is Blind’s After the Altar episodes, Adam Levine’s bizarre obsession with Instagram models (and himself), and rumors about a possible third South Asian housewives on the RHONY reboot!
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Indra and Deana recap recent Bravo shows, talk about Gabby and Rachel’s season of The Bachelorette, and the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Join for a conversation about Erika, her expensive earrings, and Crystal and Garcelle (RHOBH), thoughts on the last week of The Bachelorette, what they’ve heard about Real Girlfriends in Paris, Family Karma at BravoCon, rumors about the next season of And Just Like That, and the complicated legacy of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Indra and Deana are joined by the fabulous Rit to discuss the two new South Asian housewives rumored to be on the RHONY reboot. They also talk about the joys of peanut butter and jelly, whether Marlo getting a peach was a good idea or not (RHOA), what Dorit does (or doesn’t) add to RHOBH, Vanderpump Rules BTS, crawling to the finish line with RHODubai, Bravo IG trolls and Garcelle’s son, and Ben and JLo’s Georgian swamp wedding from hell.
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Indra and Deana recap the first few episodes of Season 2 of Indian Matchmaking on Netflix. They also discuss the new She-Hulk series featuring Jameela Jamil, Teresa Giudice’s confusing new podcast, Salman Rushdie’s horrific attack, our first South Asian-American Housewife on the RHONY reboot (!), Kathy Hilton’s cringey comment on Watch What Happens Live, rumored RHOBH casting goodbyes, and some tea from Season Three of Family Karma.
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Indra and Deana are joined by their favorite guest, Rit Saraswat, from the Reality Tonight podcast. They discuss Teresa’s wedding and what started the feud with Melissa and Joe (Real Housewives of New Jersey), the important differences between Love Island UK and USA, Kandi’s glorious moment on the Real Housewives of Atlanta, and Rit’s initial thoughts on Season 2 of Indian Matchmaking. Most importantly, they discuss a recent discovery and potential trouble in paradise for one our favorite Family Karma couples.
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Indra and Deana are joined by Cousin Mary to talk about the story of the week: Ben and JLo’s surprise Vegas wedding! They also discuss John Mayer and the alarming number of whippets at Dead & Co shows, ‘The Bachelorette,’ Britney Spears’ feud with her sister, recent happenings ‘Love Island UK,’ and the super rich and their obsession with horse riding. No South Asian content this week, but stay tuned for some fun discussions and recaps in August!
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Indra and Deana chat about current and upcoming South Asian-American TV shows and movies, including ‘Indian Matchmaking’ Season 2, ‘Never Have I Ever’ Season 3, ‘Wedding Season’ (Netflix,), ‘RRR’ (Netflix), ’Ms. Marvel’ (Disney+), and ‘We are Lady Parts’ (Peacock). They also discuss some BravoCon and cast updates for ‘Family Karma’ and shoot the shit about the art of leaving online reviews, Kim Kardashian’s latest South Asian fashion appropriation, the beginning of this season of ‘The Bachelorette,’ and their thoughts on the latest news from Jen Shah’s trial.
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Indra and Deana are back after a two month break with an update on what’s been going on in their lives and the next steps for the podcast. They give an update on recent happenings in the ‘Family Karma’ universe, including Anisha’s recent engagement, Shaan and Pooja’s wedding, info on the new cast member Avni, and who they think the best mediator is in the group. Then, they dive into a discussion of other Bravo TV show and pop culture news, including Austin Butler in the new Elvis biopic, the drama on and off screen on the ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,’ what they’re excited to see on the ‘Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip 2,’ and this season of ‘Southern Charm.’ They also talk about the recent Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision.
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Indra gives a quick update on the state of the pod, and then a BONUS preview of today's Thirsty Thirty Bravo TV and pop culture chat, where Indra and Deana talk about Britney Spears’ wedding, the final review of the new Top Gun, Celine Dion, Deana’s unsavory experience at a tea shop in Boulder, and a long discussion about the recent drama on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. (Recorded on 6/10/2022)
Indra and Deana are taking a quick pause while they deal with life stuff, and get their ducks in a row for great new content in May!
Indra and Sneha from the Project Mindy podcast discuss Season 2 of ‘Bridgerton’ on Netflix.
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Indra and Deana talk about the the recent wedding of Amrit and Nicholas, including where it took place, who was there (and who wasn’t!), some of the special details, the fashion, the most amazing cast picture ever, and hints at what to expect in the coming season!
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Indra and Deana discuss all the rumors and gossip they’ve heard about ‘Family Karma’ Season Three, including what the cast members are up to, new faces we might see this season, what’s happening between folks who usually don’t get along (ahem, Monica and Anisha), and when we can expect a premiere!
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Indra and Deana chat with Monica Vaswani from Bravo TV’s ‘Family Karma.’ (Original broadcast: October 21, 2020)
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Indra chats with Brookell Barber from the recent season of ‘Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer’ on FOX. Brookell talks about growing up biracial, learning she was Sri Lankan and not Indian when she was 14 years old, and battling colorism in the modeling industry. She also talks about her experience on ‘Joe Millionaire’ as the woman with the darkest skin tone and the only Asian woman on the show.
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Indra chats with guest Cousin Mary about season 2 of ‘Love Is Blind’ on Netflix. The ladies get into it all, including the latest gossip about the show on Reddit, their thoughts on all the couples, Shake’s all around awfulness, Deepti’s all around loveliness, the most diabolical cast member on the show, who they both relate to the most on the show, and why this dating show is more compelling than some other popular dating shows (ahem, ‘The Bachelor’….).
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Indra and Deana chat with actor, screenwriter, and director Sujata Day from HBO’s ‘Insecure’ and her feature film, ‘Definition Please.’ Sujata tells us about her life as a South-Asian American who is good at math and science, but has also had a lifelong love of and interest in the arts. In addition to I discussing what it was like to write, direct, produce, and act in her own feature film, Sujata talks about her experience with the Upright Citizens Brigade, how she met Issa Rae through Twitter, her experience on HBO’s ‘Insecure,’ and auditioning for roles via Zoom during COVID.
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Indra chats with Pardeep Singh from Michelle Young’s season of ‘The Bachelorette’ on ABC. Pardeep talks about the complexities of South Asian identities, growing up in Brooklyn, his uncommon journey to becoming a neuroscientist, his work bridging the gap between scientists and policy makers, and the lack of minority representation in the sciences. He also talks about his journey to being on Michelle Young’s season of ‘The Bachelorette,’ the pressure of representing brown people on the franchise, what he’s looking for in terms of love, and whether or not we’re going to see him on the beach this summer!
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Indra joins Sneha from the Project Mindy podcast to discuss ‘I Think I’m A Sex Addict’, Episode 7 from Season 1 of ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ on HBO. Join in for a a NSFW conversation about the length of Kimberly and Nico's encounters, Sneha’s experience with sex addiction, and whether Nico is hot or not.
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Indra chats with Drish and Shivani from the Desi Off-Duty Podcast about their lives as Desi women in Hong Kong, South Asian representation in media (‘Never Have I Ever’ and ‘Love Island’), and their thoughts on Bravo TV’s ‘Family Karma.’
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Indra and Deana chat about the life and work of actor and comedian Kumail Nanjiani. They discuss Kumail’s journey from a nerdy techie on HBO’s ‘Silicon Valley’ to a flashy, buff superhero in the Marvel Comic Universe. How did he get there? How does he feel about it? And how have we, as viewers and fans, processed his career thus far?
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On this week’s Thirsty Thirty Bravo TV and pop culture chat, Indra and Deana discuss the latest season of Vanderpump Rules (that they didn’t actually watch), Jennie Nyugen’s firing and half-hearted IG apology (Real Housewives of Salt Lake City), if Jen Shah or Meredith Marks is worse, Shaun White and the upcoming Winter Olympics, Teddi and Cynthia on Celebrity Big Brother, and the gift that is Wordle. (Recorded on 1/27/2022)
Indra joins Sneha from the Project Mindy podcast to discuss ‘That Comment Tho’, Episode 5 from Season 1 of ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ on HBO. Join in for a discuss about naked parties, small liberal arts schools, which characters they relate to, and why "Seize the D***" is the best advice ever.
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Indra and Deana discuss everything they know about Vishal and Richa’s spectacular wedding celebrations last weekend! Who was there, and more importantly, who wasn’t? Was it filmed for Season 3? How much did it cost and who paid for it? What was the meaning of all the events and ceremonies? Were there any hookups? Listen to find out all the details!
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Indra and Deana discuss the recent ‘Diwali’ episode from ‘And Just Like That…’ on HBO, including Seema’s introduction and storyline and her potential as a character as the show progresses. They also talk about the new name for the show, learning to love the reboot, Cynthia Nixon/Miranda as cast MVP, the show’s discussions of race and gender, and Carrie’s long-awaited character growth. Indra and Deana also talk about the new format for the podcast, and some exciting developments on their Patreon page (patreon.com/familykarmakast).
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Enjoy a bonus preview of Indra and Deana’s Thirsty Thirty, Family Karma Kast’s exclusive Patreon content, where the women set a timer for 30 minutes and talk about all the current Bravo TV and pop culture gossip they can cover. On this week’s Thirsty Thirty Bravo TV and pop culture chat, Indra and Deana discuss the recent fires in Boulder County, updates on the podcast, Kanye’s new relationship with Julia Fox, the racist comments made about Jennie on the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Dolly Parton’s podcast and the real meaning of feminism, how to be punk, ‘Vigil’ on Peacock, and some thoughts on this season of ‘The Bachelor.’ (Recorded on 1/7/2022)
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Indra and Deana discuss Priyanka Chopra’s 2021 memoir ‘Unfinished.’ (Original broadcast: March 24, 2021)
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Indra and Deana recap the 2002 movie hit ‘Bend It Like Beckham.’ (Original broadcast: October 7, 2020)
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Indra and Deana reflect on 2021, look ahead to 2022, and discuss a little ‘Family Karma’ too! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to all!
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Indra and Deana speak with journalist Apoorva Verghese about cultural appropriation and other topics affecting the South Asian American community. Apoorva, Indra, and Deana discuss the harmful aspects of cultural appropriation and recent resurgence appropriating South Asian fashion in the West, tokenization of Brown people in America, yoga culture as appropriation, and the misrepresentation of South Asians and other minorities through language and accents.
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Indra chats with Melanie Chandra, star of the new movie ‘Hot Mess Holiday’ on Comedy Central. Melanie talks about how the movie was developed, how they landed on a holiday movie about Diwali, embracing both sides of being South Asian and American, how she met her co-star Surina Jindal, and her story of making the shift from a high-powered consulting job to acting. Be sure to catch ‘Hot Mess Holiday’ on Comedy Central on Saturday, December 11th!
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Indra and Deana chat with columnist, public speaker, playwright, and lawyer, Wajahat Ali. Wajahat discusses a plethora of current issues, including vaccine hesitancy, mistrust in our country, and the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict and what it means about the state of race in America right now. He also talks about his recent NYTimes essay, ‘How to Teach a Little Girl to Love Her Brown Skin,’ and his own journey to finding self love and joy as a brown person living in America.
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Follow Wajahat Ali on Twitter: @wajahatali Read ‘How to Teach a Little Girl to Love Her Brown Skin’ in the NYTimes: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/13/opinion/culture/racism-colorism-parenting.html Visit Wajahat Ali’s website and pre-order his upcoming book, ‘Go Back To Where You Came From and Other Helpful Recommendations on How to Become an American’: wajali.com
Indra and Deana discuss their favorite South Asian gift ideas and TV/film/media recommendations for the holiday season!
Gift ideas: One Stripe Chai: https://onestripechai.com/ Holi Chic by Megha: https://www.holichicbymegha.com/ Riya Collective: https://riyacollective.com/ Live Tinted: https://www.livetinted.com/
TV/Films/Books/Podcast recommendations: Eternals: https://www.marvel.com/movies/eternals The Sex Lives of College Girls: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11212276/ India Sweets and Spices: https://bleeckerstreetmedia.com/india-sweets-and-spices/ Hot Mess Holiday: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15450798/ “You Can’t Be Serious,” by Kal Penn: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/You-Cant-Be-Serious/Kal-Penn/9781982171384 Maed in India Podcast: https://www.maedinindia.in/
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Enjoy a bonus preview of Indra and Deana’s Thirsty Thirty, Family Karma Kast’s exclusive Patreon content, where the women set a timer for 30 minutes and talk about all the current Bravo TV and pop culture gossip they can cover. On this week’s Thirsty Thirty Bravo TV and pop culture chat, Indra and Deana discuss Zac and Tayshia’s rumored (and now confirmed) split (The Bachelorette), Aaron Rodgers’ sketchy vaccination controversy, the latest news from Jen Shah’s trial (RHOSLC), this week’s riveting episode of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, and the new Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee movie. (Recorded on 11/19/2021)
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Indra and Deana chat with Radha Patel from the South Asian matchmaking service Single to Shaadi. Radha tells the story of how she started Single to Shaadi, a South Asian matchmaking service in North America. She talks about the common traits her clients often look for, leaving the Aunties out of the process, learning about yourself before looking for a life partner, and what “success” looks like when it comes to matchmaking. She also talks about her cameo on “Meet the Patel’s” and her perspective on the Netflix hit ‘Indian Matchmaking’ as someone who works in the same business. Finally, Radha gives her expert perspective on some of the relationships in ‘Family Karma’ on Bravo: Is Brian ready for a serious relationship? Why didn’t things work out with Monica Shah? What does she make of Anisha’s new relationship? Are checklists helpful? And are Vishal and Richa a good match?
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Indra and Deana chat with Sneha from the Project Mindy podcast. Sneha tells us about how she conceived of the Project Mindy podcast, where she recaps episodes from Mindy Kaling’s biggest shows, her personal experience with colorism and what it was like seeing a dark-skinned Indian woman on TV, Mindy’s fabled romance with BJ Novak, and how she influenced the role that brown people have in Western pop culture as a whole. The women also chat about Bravo and reality TV in general, including Sneha’s first Bravo show, dating reality shows, the rise and fall of the Real Housewives of New York, and questions about what really went down during Jen Shah’s arrest on the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. And Sneha gives us her thoughts on Family Karma!
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Indra and Deana chat with Kalpna Auntie from Bravo TV’s ‘Family Karma.’ Kalpna Auntie talks about it all, including her upbringing in different parts of the US, being a part of a family that owned hotels, having an arranged marriage at 18, and living in a multigenerational home. She also offers entertaining tips, talks about wedding planning, and gives us the real scoop on how the famous Patel statues came to be. She also gives some juicy updates on what we can expect in Season Three of ‘Family Karma.’
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Indra and Deana welcome back Rit Saraswat, co-executive producer for unscripted television and film, writer and director, to the podcast. Rit breaks down the making of his short film “TRAITOR”, which leads to a discussion about being brown in America, what it means to be “American”, and race more generally. Then, the trio gets into all the current Bravo shows and gossip, including Bethenny Frenkel’s strange Twitter reaction to the new book “Not All Diamonds and Rose” and the shocking story Heather Thompson tells about Sonja in the book. They also discuss Kathy Hilton v. Dorit and performative antiracism on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Ramona’s abhorrent behavior on the Real Housewives of New York, Gizelle’s surprising reflection in the most recent episode of the Real Housewives of Potomac, whether they think Lisa Barlow called the caterers or not on the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, and housewives who change in their 2nd season on the Housewives. Finally, Rit fills us in on his exciting new role on the Real Housewives of the OC, including how he works with the storyline, the amazing first two episodes of the upcoming season, and how this season marks an important new beginning for the show. Also, in the intro, Indra gives an important life update, the women discuss their exciting feature in Bravoholic Appreciation Week, and whether Brad Pitt is actually hot or not.
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Indra chats with Amrit Kapai and Nicholas Kouchoukos from Bravo TV’s ‘Family Karma’ about interracial relationships. Amrit and Nicholas talk about their first impressions of one another and how their relationship started. They also discuss the similarities and differences in their upbringings, the complexities of interacting with a partner’s family from another culture, and navigating cultural differences in their relationship and potentially growing family when it comes to chores, religious practice, and speaking foreign languages. They also talk about their reactions to watching their stories unfold on Season Two of ‘Family Karma,’ and Amrit answers everyone’s burning question: will there be a ‘Family Karma’ Season Three?!
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Indra and Deana chat with Deepti from the Pop Culture Prisoner podcast about Season 7 of ‘Bachelor in Paradise.’ The women chat about all things BIP and beyond in Bachelor Nation, including the rumors that Abigail hooked up with Dale (of Dale and Clare), Noah and Abigail’s “situationship,” Riley and Maurissa’s insatiable appetite for each other, Kendall’s surprise pre-proposal visit to Joe, Kenny and Mari and emotional intelligence, Aaron’s awful behavior, and Thomas and Becca as the most boring match made in heaven. They also discuss the new host of the Bachelor, as well as the new Bachelor, and how the franchise has tried and failed to deal with marginalized populations in America (and so now they’re just to going to try anymore). They also give an update on the status of Brendan and Pieper’s relationship, BIP contestant Instagram stats, and discuss why David Spade should be the next Bachelor. Deepti also give us her quick thoughts on the current Housewives shows on Bravo!
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Indra and Deana speak with Ruksana Carroll from Season Three of ‘The Circle’ on Netflix. Ruksana talks about her lifelong love of Bollywood, her parents and upbringing as an Indian-American, and her multi-racial family unit. She also talks about how she got recruited for ‘The Circle’ (including her previous experience on several TV game shows!), her experience flying alone for the first time in her life, quarantining for two weeks before living in an apartment by herself while filming, and a typical day while filming (when did she eat? sleep? and how did she get groceries?!). Ruksana tells us who she thought played a good game, thinking Daniel was an old man at first, reactions she’s received from celebrities in her Das, and who she is still in touch with on the show. The women also discuss the complicated racial dynamics on the show, and how they appeared to the viewer v. how they actually went down behind the scenes.
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Indra and Deana recap the legendary Bollywood film ‘Lagaan.’ They discuss the international success of the film, the Khan’s of Bollywood (and who is flashy v. classy), Aamir Khan as the ultimate hero in the film (and his Hollywood lookalikes), Gracy Singh’s breakout performance, depictions of sex in Bollywood, expectations for women and marriage in media, and how the film aims to tackle the problems surrounding British colonialism but sometimes falls short.
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Indra and Deana speak with Rishi Karam from Season 2 of ‘Family Karma’ on Bravo TV. Rishi gives us the scoop on everything you’re wondering from the show: What did he really think of the ‘Dollar Store Drake’ drama with Anish? What does he think of the Anisha/Monica feud? Did he ever have issues with Brian? What was it like seeing his relationship portrayed on national television? Was he bothered by the fact that Monica’s parents were divorced? What are his engagement plans for Monica? Rishi also talks about his upbringing, his relationship with his family, his dating history before Monica, starting a restaurant, and working for the family business. He also tells us about the plan for Monica’s 30th birthday (Happy Birthday, Monica!), his celebrity crush, and Indra and Deana decide if Monica and Rishi are the most stable couple ever on Bravo.
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Enjoy a bonus preview of Indra and Deana’s Thirsty Thirty, Family Karma Kast’s exclusive Patreon content, where the women set a timer for 30 minutes and talk about all the current Bravo TV and pop culture gossip they can cover. On this week’s Thirsty Thirty Bravo TV and pop culture chat, Indra and Deana discuss the cast picture for RHOSLC (why is Heather in the middle?), the upcoming RHONY reunion (on what terms did Ramona agree to be there?), the dinner party from hell on RHOBH (Was Sutton or Erika more out of line? Why can’t Rinna eat Haitian fish? What is the real problem with Dorit?), and Olivia Munn and John Delaney’s pregnancy news (How do we digest problematic celebrities?). (Recorded on 9/10/2021)
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Indra and Deana speak with Avishar Barua from Season 18 of ‘Top Chef’ on Bravo TV. Avishar tells all about his experience on ‘Top Chef,’ including how he got involved with the show, filming in the thick of a pandemic, preparing for challenges, and the dynamics with the other cheftestants, cast, and production crew. He also discusses what it was like being the first ever Bengali-American on ‘Top Chef’, and how his identity has shaped his journey in becoming a chef and his time on the show. Finally, Avishar discusses the common “South Asian-American professional guilt,” and the difficult (but necessary) decision he made to stop pursuing a career in medicine in favor of following his dreams of being a chef. Also, what is Padma really like?! Fans of ‘Top Chef’ and all cooking reality tv competitions won’t want to miss this!
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Indra and Deana speak with Dr. Monica Shah from Season Two of ‘Family Karma’ on Bravo TV. Monica Shah chats about all your unanswered questions from her appearance in Family Karma: how did her relationship with Brian really start? Did she really want a 100k ring?! How did things really go down with her and Brian’s relationship? Was there an issue with the other Monica when she started dating Brian? How did her family really feel about Brian as a prospective husband? Who did she gel with the most on the cast? Is Brian an FBoy?! She also talks about why she got into medicine, navigating dating as an alpha female, and where she’s at in her love life these days.
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Indra and Deana chat with Deepti from the Pop Culture Prisoner podcast about Katie Thurston’s season of ‘The Bachelorette.’ In this conversation, the women discuss their thoughts on Katie in general and as the lead, their opinions about Greg and Blake, rumors about who will be the next Bachelor, and what to expect on the upcoming season of ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ and Michelle Young’s season of ‘The Bachelorette.’ They also take a detour to discuss some of the latest chatter in the Bravo-universe, including Erike Jayne’s situation on RHOBH, the dumpster fire that is RHONY, and more!
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Indra and Deana recap the episode of Watch What Happens Live following the ‘Family Karma’ Season Two finale. They touch on all the hot topics that came up on the show, including the update on Brian’s relationship status, the ongoing dynamic between Reshma Auntie and Lopa Auntie, and the unexpected and explosive drama between Anisha and Monica throughout the episode.
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Indra and Deana recap the season finale, ‘One Last Proposal,’ from Season 2 of ‘Family Karma’ on Bravo TV. The women discuss the finale by diving into some important questions: Does Andy even watch ‘Family Karma’? Will we actually get a Season 3? Are “moneyed fellows” on most South Asian dating checklists? Is Amrit getting married this month? Will Shaan be a cast member in Season Three? Is Monica’s stable relationship with Rishi good TV? Is Lopa Auntie the only “hard” one between her and Reshma Auntie? Would we rather go to the Auntie party or the kids party? What is Dharma Auntie really worried about when it comes to Brian? What happened to the clip of Richa getting mad at the holiday party from the season previews that we never saw in the actual show? Would Bali really carry a baby for Amrit and Nicholas? And what does it mean to end the show with Vishal and Richa’s re-proposal? Find out the answers to all these questions and more on the podcast! Also, find out what the women think about the explosive Watch What Happens Live segment (and stay tuned for an extra special episode all about it).
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Indra and Deana recap episode 8, ‘Checklist please,’ from Season 2 of ‘Family Karma’ on Bravo TV. The women discuss how Bravo is missing the mark by only offering 9 episodes of this killer show, replacing a reunion with a Watch What Happens Live appearance from a subsection of the cast, and how we can all support the show on social media to ensure we get a third season! Throughout their discussion of the episode, they also talk about Amrit and Nicholas’ impending wedding, Monica’s surprising complexity as a character this season, Lopa Auntie’s redemption, Anisha’s mystery retailer, and what they make of Brian and Monica’s relationship convo at the end of the episode. They also push for an Auntie-only spin-off, the unacceptable lack of Bali this episode, and why Bravo should replace Vanderpump Rules with Rishi Rules!
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Indra and Deana recap episode 7, ‘Lips Are Sealed,’ from Season 2 of ‘Family Karma’ on Bravo TV. Before diving into the episode recap, the women address the physical assault on Nicholas the night the engagement episode aired. Then, they talk about all the big topics from this episode, including Indians celebrating Christmas in Miami, Amrit and Vishal’s new business, Vishal’s impressive confidence answering the door in a mesh banana hammock, Dillon and Anisha’s National Geographic golf cart ride, Monica’s mom’s Snow White tendencies, Dillon’s Beyonce happiness test, Brian’s heart-to-heart with his Dad, Anisha’s date with Krish, Vishal’s engagement anxiety, and of course, the incredibly beautiful proposal on the yacht.
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Indra and Deana recap episode 6, ‘Good Vibration,’ from Season 2 of ‘Family Karma’ on Bravo TV. The women dig into several different topics, including a turkey-less Friendsgiving, Nicholas and his family’s story, supporting friends in their vibrator journeys (including using a Dyson when necessary), VIshal’s evolving professional situation, going house hunting in Memphis with Richa and Vishal, Anisha’s potentially unrealistic expectations for a future husband, why we didn’t see Rishi at all this episode, Monica’s parents dating new people, and Brian’s bombshell revelation at the close of the episode. They also do their own F*$%, Marry, Kill with the cast (and lament on Monica’s choice to kill Fendi!), push for Bali to be on RHOM (again), push for a 4-part wedding special for Amrit and Nicholas, and speculate on the future of Brian and Monica Shah’s relationship.
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Indra and Deana recap episode 5, ‘Family Blessings,’ from Season 2 of ‘Family Karma’ on Bravo TV. Throughout the episode, the women remark on Amrit’s incredible story, including the announcement of his engagement plans to his parents, their reaction and open discussions on the matter, Amrit’s personal feelings about being the first gay Indian man to get married in his community, and the extremely emotional moment when he speaks with Nani about the true nature of his relationship with Nicholas. Other topics include: Brian and Anisha’s newfound friendship, the Patel statue horror story, FINALLY seeing more of Queen Bali on this episode, their obsession with Richa and Vishal, Kalpna Auntie’s masala sushi, Brian and Dr. Monica’s potential relationship roadblocks, Mike Benni’s fear of snakes, and last but not least, Grandpa’s legendary email. They also discuss Amrit’s appearance on Watch What Happens Live, the first for a ‘Family Karma’ cast member so far!
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Indra and Deana recap episode 4, ‘Resting Witch Face,’ from Season 2 of ‘Family Karma’ on Bravo TV! The women discuss Amrit’s complicated feelings around getting engaged to Nicholas, Brian emerging as the peacemaker of the group, meeting Rishi’s family, Monica’s dynamic with her mother (and father), and the successful apologies (Vishal/Dillon/Shaan) and not-so-successful apologies (Anisha/Monica) at the Halloween party. They also talk about Amrit’s upcoming appearance on ‘Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen’ (a first for the cast of ‘Family Karma’!), petitioning to move Bali to the Real Housewives of Miami, Brian not using pillow covers (!!!), the tough expectations for young people in the South Asian community, and how this podcast has turned into a Lopa Auntie safe space.
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Indra and Deana recap the ‘So You Think You Can Garba’ episode of ‘Family Karma’ on Bravo TV! Join in for their discussions about the status of Vishal and Richa’s relationship, the hatred being thrown at Richa and Lopa Auntie on social media, what’s really going on with Brian and the Monica’s, Reshma Auntie and Kalpna Auntie’s sisterly dynamic, Anisha’s love life, and the real reason they think Lopa Auntie was so mad about Vishal bringing up the condo in their talk on the beach. The women also address the explosive drama that unfolded on social media between the women on the cast, including the use of the word “ratchet” and how Monica’s post has turned into a complicated conversation about internalized racism. Other important topics include: Brian’s Taco Bell order, Octomom v. Kate from ‘John and Kate Plus Eight’, wooing women with mariachi bands, Indian mothers insisting their children come home for dinner, and ordering coffee up to your apartment.
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Indra and Deana recap the ‘Not So Happy Hour’ episode of ‘Family Karma’ on Bravo TV! They dive deep into the Auntie drama, discussing the power dynamics between the women, the Reshma/Lopa drama, the Reshma/Kalpna drama, and what Bali did and didn’t know during the Auntie happy hour at the Patel compound. They also discuss the ongoing issues between Dillon and Vishal (and the Patels and the Parvanis, by proxy) and Richa’s side of the story when it comes to her flailing relationship with Vishal. Other important topics include: Anisha’s admirable egg-retrieval journey, Julio’s questionable eligibility, Bali and Anushka’s mother/daughter #goals, and the stories about the LGBTQIA+ community we hear through this show and across the world.
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Indra and Deana recap the fiery season two premiere of ‘Family Karma’ on Bravo TV! Get ready for a detailed chat about all things ‘Family Karma’, including the Aunties as the new Golden Girls, winning TV grandparents, new cast members (hi Rishi and Dillon!), Brian and Monica’s new flames, Anisha’s journey to find love and start a family, Amrit’s next step with Nicholas, Vishal’s journey to self-discovery and the pitfalls along the way (including potentially losing his relationship with Richa), Bali’s all-star energy, and brotherly love amidst the Vishal/Dillon drama. Other important topics include: bulging rugs, birthday bundt cakes, refrigerated Sour Patch kids, and the phrase “prick tease.” Don’t miss it!
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'Family Karma' Season Two premieres tonight on Bravo TV! Indra jumps on the mic to give a quick update on FKK's podcast recap schedule, and how you can join in for more 'Family Karma' recap fun on Clubhouse.
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Indra and Deana get hyped for Season Two of ‘Family Karma’ on Bravo! They discuss what they know about season two, including rumblings about the premiere and how many episodes we can expect to see this season. They also celebrate their recent inclusion on Apple Podcast’s ‘Asian American Heritage Month 2021: Never Voiceless’ list, and shoutout their other favorite AAPI podcasts (see the list below and follow them!). Indra also gives details on the weekly ‘Family Karma’ Recap room she’ll be hosting on Clubhouse, and the women talk about what they’re looking forward to in Season Two as well as some overall thoughts on AAPI Heritage Month.
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Listen to these other amazing AAPI podcasts! The Reality Is: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reality-is/id1535296559 Reality Tonight: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reality-tonight/id1468917807 Project Mindy: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/project-mindy/id1550018612 Two Average Brown Girls: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/2avgbrowngirls/id1507705951 Currently Cringing: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/currently-cringing/id1534392357 What Is This Behaviour?: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-is-this-behaviour/id1517630695 The Asian American Dream: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fY9BhsVuVJUVmCpCN8Yk9?si=-VgxMpqGTsC3yaMlUj8Ytg&nd=1
Indra and Deana speak with Arian Agrawal, co-founder of the South Asian fashion company Riya Collective. Arian talks about how her and her partner got inspired to start their business (originally a rental company for formal Indian attire), how they pivoted and restructured after COVID hit, and how they’ve landed with a business model that supports sustainable fashion and disrupts the industry as a whole. Arian also discusses common questions she hears from clients, including how we can reframe Indian dress styles in Western settings, and whether or not it’s appropriate for non-Indian people to wear Indian clothes at weddings and in other settings. And last, but not least, she discusses Riya Collective’s brand new app, set to launch this spring / summer with a unique shopping experience you won’t want to miss!
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Enjoy a bonus preview of Indra and Deana’s Thirsty Thirty, Family Karma Kast’s exclusive Patreon content, where the women set a timer for 30 minutes and talk about all the current Bravo TV and pop culture gossip they can cover. On this week’s Thirsty Thirty Bravo TV and pop culture chat, Indra and Deana discuss the shocking details of Tiffany Moon’s potential departure from Real Housewives of Dallas, as well as the drama surrounding the Westcott’s on social media, and cultural appropriation on the show. They also dig into this week’s equally shocking news about Porsha and Simon’s engagement by detailing the timeline of both relationships, and the rumors that Porsha might be pregnant. Finally, they discuss their thoughts on the first two episodes of Real Housewives of New York, including Luann and Leah’s sobriety bond, the old and new guard on the show, and their first impressions of Eboni. (Recorded 5/14/2021)
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Indra and Deana speak with Suhani Parikh, Founder of Modern Marigold Books. Suhani tells us about how she decided to start her own children’s book company that seeks to diversify mainstream children’s literature and ensure that we all have access to stories that represent our global community. Suhani talks about how her own journey with alopecia inspired her to write ‘Shreya’s Very Own Style,’ one of the first selections published by Modern Marigold Books, and how children’s books can be powerful vehicles for social change.
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Indra and Deana talk with Karishma Patel, the first Indian contestant to appear on the popular reality TV show ‘Survivor’ on ABC. Karishma walks us through her entire experience being on the show, including the application process, the details of the bizarre final casting experience (that you’ve never heard before!), her experience as the odd person out throughout the season, her last-minute vote for the winner, and the lingering aftermath. Karishma discusses the ways in which the experience changes people (often for the worse) and how it can affect their judgment in not-so-flattering ways, including during the notorious #metoo scandal that shrouded the entire season. She also talks about what it was like being a South Asian-American on the show, some of the unfair ways her story was portrayed by producers, and the future of multiculturalism on the show. And she talks about her work as a personal injury lawyer, including the details you never knew about the infamous McDonald’s hot coffee lawsuit from the 90s!
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Indra and Deana chat with Rit Saraswat, co-executive producer for unscripted television and film and host of the podcast Reality Tonight! Rit talks about his experience growing up as a brown kid in Pittsburgh, how he turned an interest in screenwriting into his current career, his experience working on shows like Bad Girls Club, Project Runway, and Keeping Up With the Kardashians and his thoughts on ‘Family Karma’ and general representations of Desi culture on Bravo. And then, all three take a deep dive into all things Bravo: RHONY needing to diversify, the political leanings across the housewives franchise, DMing with the Shahs of Sunset (and Jen Shah too!), Bravo Stan culture, whether Erika from RHOBH knew about Tom’s evil dealings, Bravo assistants, the women of RHOD, RHOP and RHOA, and toxic religious propaganda in pop culture. Rit also tells us about the upcoming projects he’s working on that hitting our screens this summer. And Deana and Indra discuss the most recent ‘Family Karma’ promo in the intro!
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Indra and Deana chat with the newest cast member on Bravo TV’s ‘Married to Medicine’: Anila Sajja. Anila goes into detail about her life story including how her parents met, her early dating life, how she met Kiran, and how she’s navigated her professional life through the years. She also discusses how she prepared (or didn’t prepare!) to become a Bravoleb, her experience being part of a multiracial cast on Bravo, being the “new girl” in a group of longtime friends, and the dynamics between the women who are doctors and those who are married to them on the show. We learn more about some of the tense situations we’ve seen this season on ‘Married to Medicine’, including how her conversation with Dr. Contessa really went down, the status of her new house build, and what we can expect in the second half of the season.
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Indra and Deana break down the highly-anticipated Season Two trailer for ‘Family Karma’ on Bravo TV. They discuss what they know about the two new cast members, Brian’s new flame Monica Shah, VIshal and Richa’s relationship drama, Anisha’s journey to freeze her eggs (including a Grandpa sighting!), Amrit’s touching moment with his Nani (that brought them to tears), their impressions of Bali going into Season Two, Monica’s drama with her parents, and how they expect the explosive auntie drama to unfold. They also discuss Anisha and Monica’s ongoing strained relationship, why Richa is still not a main cast member, the obviously missing Shaan Patel in the Season Two trailer, and the epic pairing of ‘Family Karma’ with the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills on Wednesday nights. This is just the start of an exciting season full of ‘Family Karma’ recaps, so make sure you don’t miss the beginning!
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Indra and Deana talk about body hair with Shelly Anand, author of the new children’s book ‘Laxmi’s Mooch.’ Shelly discusses how her own personal journey with body hair removal/shame coupled with the story of a Desi friend’s daughter getting teased at school about her body hair inspired her to write a children’s book that promotes body hair positivity. All three women talk about their first experiences with body hair removal, how they approach it now, and how they hope to talk to their children about it. They also discuss colorism in Bollywood, how the colonial white gaze has affected South Asian body hair removal and beauty standards, and the pressures first generation South Asian women face as mothers living in America. Also, Indra and Deana give an update on their almost fully-vaccinated lives and tease the juicy gossip they’ll discuss in their Thirsty Thirty Bravo TV and pop culture chat later this week (only available at patreon.com/familykarmakast).
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Enjoy another bonus preview of Indra and Deana’s Thirsty Thirty, Family Karma Kast’s exclusive Patreon content, where the women set a timer for 30 minutes and talk about all the current Bravo TV and pop culture gossip they can cover. This week, Indra and Deana discuss the shocking arrest of Jen Shah from the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. Where were the women when they found out? What’s the real deal with Stu, Jen’s supposed “first assistant”? Did Coach Shah know what was going on? How will she get the money for bail? And how do the women feel about their initial response to the news?
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Indra and Deana chat with the funny, intelligent, and insightful Victoria Lee, who runs the @asianswhowatcobravo account on Instagram. Victoria talks about what inspired her to start the account last year (spoiler alert: racism against Asians on Bravo), her positive and negative experiences with being outspoken on social media, her thoughts on the recent hate crimes against Asians in general and at the spa in Atlanta, the everyday racism she experiences as an East Asian woman, and her thoughts on the representation of East Asians in media throughout her life and going forward. She also discusses how she feels about Tiffany Moon from the Real Housewives of Dallas, the various disappointing behaviors we’ve seen from the non-Asian women on the cast, and what was really going on with chicken-feet-gate. Also, don’t miss their conversations about South Asian v. East Asian culture, the role of the internet in our mass killing crisis in this country, and how Bravo continually marginalizes shows that feature marginalized populations.
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On this week’s Thirsty Thirty Bravo TV and pop culture chat, Indra and Deana discuss Lady Gaga’s new movie (and more importantly, what they think about Adam Driver, who is costarring in the film), Falynn’s recent divorce news and what La Toya’s antics on this season of RHOA are really about, Brandi and D’Andra’s questionable religious practices on RHOD, Teresa and Jackie’s ongoing fight and Dolores’ relationship on RHONJ, the underwhelming RHONY trailer, a new rumored show featuring the staff at Leva Bonaparte’s Charleston restaurants (Southern Charm), the next season of Vanderpump Rules, and what Andy Cohen is saying about Erika Jayne’s storyline on the upcoming season of RHOBH (spoiler alert: she’s talking).
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Indra and Deana discuss Priyanka Chopra’s memoir ‘Unfinished.’ If you think you know Priyanka Chopra, think again. Indra and Deana take a deep dive into Priyanka’s life story through her memoir by discussing the parts of her life story that she includes in the book, and the parts they think she (very intentionally) left out! Find out everything you didn’t know about Priyanka including her early family life, growing up living in both India and America, her experience in beauty pageants, her Bollywood superstar life coupled with her surprising move into the American media market (and the shocking reason why they think she made this move), and what really went down at the start of her relationship with Nick Jonas.
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Indra and Deana’s pal Deepti of the podcast ‘Pop Culture Prisoner’ is back to recap Matt James’ explosive season of ‘The Bachelor’ on ABC. In this conversation, the women dig deep into the big questions and controversy surrounding this season: Is Matt really as boring as he was portrayed on the show? Did the producers do him and the BIPOC contestants dirty? Should Chris Harrison be cancelled? Will Bachelor Nation ever get it “right” when it comes to race? Has Rachael Kirkconnell really learned from the backlash she experienced this season? And what’s the deal with Matt’s beard, anyway? They also talk about Rachael and Matt’s riveting interaction on ‘After the Final Rose’, Matt’s unexpected transformation from filming to now, Katie and Michelle as the two new Bachelorettes, Emmanuel Acho as the host of AFR, Serena P’s South Asian identity, Taylor Nolan’s tweets, our BIP picks, and so much more. If you are a Bachelor fan, you don’t want to miss this chat!
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Indra and Deana discuss the ‘Family Karma’ cast Zoom Reunion from Sunday, March 7th, 2021 one year after the series premiere of the show! They discuss who was there, how all the cast members looked, and some new information they learned through the call: what is Anisha’s current dating and living situation? When is Season 2 going to air? What deleted scenes and content did we miss in Season 1? Indra and Deana also talk about their recent appearance as audience members on Watch What Happens Live, and how Deana forced Andy to talk about ‘Family Karma’ (maybe for the first time ever?!) during the after-show!
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Welcome to a special bonus preview of Indra and Deana’s Thirsty Thirty, Family Karma Kast’s new exclusive Patreon content, where the women set a timer for 30 minutes and talk about all the current Bravo TV and pop culture gossip they can get in. This week, Indra and Deana discuss the latest controversy in Bachelor Nation involving the offensive tweets by Taylor Nolan (Nick Viall’s season, Bachelor in Paradise contest) and the aftermath. Should she be cancelled? Is cancel culture okay or not? What should we expect from people who make mistakes in the public eye? They also discuss the story arc of Tiffany Moon on the Real Housewives of Dallas and how she’s shaken up the show (in a good way!). (Recorded on 3/5/2021)
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Indra and Deana speak with Canadian television personality Sangita Patel of Entertainment Tonight Canada and ‘Home To Win’ on HGTV. Sangita tells us about her experience growing up as a first-generation South Asian-Canadaian in a multicultural city like Toronto and how she turned an engineering degree into a career in television and entertainment. Sangita also discusses aspects of family life and parenting and the steps she took as a young mother to make herself and her family happy, including starting her now viral #fitnesstuesdays on social media! Sangita tells us about some of her most memorable red carpet experiences (including holding Brad Pitt’s hand on the red carpet while pregnant!), how Zoom interviews have changed celebrity chats, and how TV personalities like Oprah and Connie Chung showed her that strong women of color could be in the entertainment industry too. We also learn about her experience hosting ‘Home To Win’ on HGTV Canada, as well as becoming the first South Asian Canadian ambassador for Cover Girl at age 40. And, of course, we talk about her fun friendship with The Rock!
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Indra and Deana finish up their recaps of the first season of the ‘Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Lives’ on Netflix. They discuss their feelings on the show now that it’s over, including why the show doesn’t include as much drama as the Bravo Housewives franchise and why that’s a nice change. Other important topics include: do Indra and Deana think Shah Rukh Khan is hot? Is Gauri Khan the Kathy Hilton of the Bollywood Wives and is she Mariah Carey’s long lost sister? Which Sex and the City character is each Bollywood wife? Did their marriages keep them from their dreams, or save them from the Bollywood machine? And what is with that dog wearing a diaper at Seema’s house?! Indra and Deana also talk about some exciting upcoming developments with the podcast, so don’t miss this episode!
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Indra and Deana speak with David Yontef from the Behind the Velvet Rope podcast, which includes interviews with celebrities across all reality TV platforms, past and present. David delights Indra and Deana with his encyclopedic knowledge of all things pop culture, Bravo, and reality TV and tells us how he turned his love for these things into a successful podcast. David also talks about his thoughts on ‘Family Karma’ (Bravo TV) and why we haven’t had an Indian housewife yet. Join in for a conversation about the ins and outs of reality TV, including how the genre has evolved and his predictions (and suggestions!) for upcoming shows on Bravo TV.
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Indra and Deana speak with Hanifa Abdul Hameed, the artist behind the @colorsofhoney Instagram account that produced the viral “Vote for Aunty” graphic of Kamala Harris ahead of the 2020 election. Hanifa talks about how she turned an interest in art and fashion into a career in graphic design, how the pandemic helped her focus on creating digital illustrations about social justice, and how she turned her artwork into an Instagram account with a large following (plus advice for how you can do it yourself!). She also discusses what inspired the viral “Vote for Aunty” illustration of Kamala Harris, the support she received from South Asian-Americans like Lilly Singh, Mindy Kaling, and Padma Lakshmi, as well as some of the surprising backlash she received in response to her artwork.
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This week, Indra and Deana are joined by the brilliant crew from the UK-based podcast ‘What Is This Behaviour?’ Almass, Reuben, and Aaron tell us what it was like growing up as South Asians in London and how that had affected their friendships, their romantic relationships, and their lives as creative makers. The group also discusses how the UK views America and vice versa, interracial dating, British colonialism’s affect on the world, South Asians as the token “good immigrant”, whiteness equaling attractiveness in the media, and recent opportunities for BIPOC to sit at the tables creating tv, film, and other current media. They also tell us about the genesis of their podcast about the stories of remarkable South Asians in their community.
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Brian Benni stans! This one’s for you. Indra and Deana welcome one of the most talked about (and sought after) members of Bravo TV’s ‘Family Karma’ to talk about about this, that, and everything in between. Join in for conversations about how Brian was recruited for the show, his current dating situation (including his love languages and what’s up with Monica), his experience being a part of ‘Family Karma’, growing up as an Guyanese/Gujarati Indian-American, and how his identity has evolved over the years. The group also discusses Brian’s tattoos, taking breaks from social media, fights with his parents over eggs and laundry (and his need to move out!), his past, present, and future creative pursuits, and he answers fun some fan questions: Boxers or briefs? Would he ever date a taller woman? Where does he like to shop? And SO much more. Brian is quite the hang, so some hang with us!
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Raj Vaswani from Bravo’s ‘Family Karma’ joins Indra and Deana to recap episodes 5 and 6 of ‘Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Lives’ Season 1 on Netflix. The group chats about all the women on the show, their favorite Bollywood wife, what is known about the women’s lives on and off the show, and the portrayal of friendships and positivity in Indian culture. Raj also tells Indra and Deana about his experience seeing his daughter Monica in the spotlight after the success of ‘Family Karma’ Season 1, how the show stands out from other Bravo shows, whether or not it was scripted, his hopes and dreams for Monica, and his own experience with an Indian matchmaker and arranged marriage.
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This week, the hilarious and talented comedian, actress, and writer Subhah Agarwal talks with Indra and Deana about it all, including dating during a pandemic, trying to do comedy while dealing with disapproving parents, the misogyny and racism that she has experienced and witnessed throughout her career as a female South Asian-American stand-up comedian, and typical South Asian roles in Hollywood. Subhah also talks about doing standup on A Little Late with Lilly Singh (NBC), being in the writers room for the Jim Jefferies show (Comedy Central), and her role in Westworld (HBO). And last, but not least, all three women give their thoughts on Kumail Nanjiani’s viral thirst trap.
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It’s 2021! And Indra and Deana get things started on the right foot by chatting with Sujata Day from HBO’s ‘Insecure’ and her new feature film, ‘Definition Please.’ Sujata tells us about her life as a South-Asian American who is good at math and science, but has also had a lifelong love of and interest in the arts. In addition to discussing what it was like to write, direct, produce, and act in her own feature film, Sujata talks about her experience with the Upright Citizens Brigade, how she met Issa Rae through Twitter, her experience on HBO’s ‘Insecure,’ and auditioning for roles via Zoom during COVID. If you’re looking for some inspiration for your 2021 hustle, this is the interview for you!
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Indra and Deana team up with Deepti from the Pop Culture Prisoner podcast to recap Clare and Tayshia’s season of The Bachelorette! Find out why Deepti thinks this was the worst Bachelorette season ever, their final thoughts on what really happened between Clare and Dale pre-season, whether or not Tayshia was a good Bachelorette, and the group of men this season. What is Brendan’s surprising common trait with Tayshia’s ex-husband? Was ABC reckless to let Ben on the show? Zac: hot or not? Bennett: serial killer? They also discuss the political persuasions of big names in Bachelor Nation, including that of Matt James, our next Bachelor, Carly and Evan’s shocking divorce news, their thoughts on Rachel Lindsay and Bryan Abasolo’s relationship, and some random tangents into Serial, the podcast, and the Real Housewives franchise.’
We’re taking next week off, but look forward to more great interviews and shows in 2021! Happy holidays and happy new year!
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Catch part two of Indra and Deana’s conversation with the incredible, intelligent, and insightful Elyse Slaine from the Real Housewives of New York. Elyse goes into detail about her entire history and relationship with Ramona, including how they first met, her initial impressions of her, the deal with Ramona’s ’50 closest friends’, how their relationship broke down and the fallout (including getting blocked from the reunion by Ramona), what she thinks of her now, whether and what has happened between them since Season 12 wrapped. Elyse also lets us know how she’s doing now, why she’s not going back to Bravo, her thoughts on the the other RHONY cast members, including the two new recruits, what she thinks of Leah’s edit on Season 12, being perceived as an East Asian woman, and introducing Jill Zarin and Bethenny Frankel! Fans of the Real Housewives of New York will not want to miss this one!
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Indra and Deana recap of episodes 3 and 4 from the Netflix show ‘Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives.’ As the show picks up momentum, they discuss that epic lunch with Karan, the Bhavana/Seema drama, Neelam’s acting career, the Kardashian obsession amongst the cast, Botox v. Reiki, Seema and Sohail’s unconventional marriage, Chunky as the potentially weird uncle, and the bizarre MILF conversation at dinner. We’re halfway through the season, so make sure you are subscribed so you don’t miss our upcoming recaps of the remaining episodes!
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Join Indra and Deana for a special crossover episode with Kaya and Aaron from Bravo While Black! The group discusses all things Bravo, including Bravo’s terrible showing addressing #BlackLivesMatter last week, the hottest man on Bravo, our problematic faves, who reigns supreme on every cast of the Real Housewives, their thoughts on every cast member of RHOP, and the future of all Bravo shows when it comes to diversity. Aaron and Kaya talk about what they thought of Family Karma, and both podcasts discuss how they got their start. These four truly cover just about everything in the Bravo Universe, so make sure you tune in! Time stamps below for discussions of each show (though there’s a lot of jumping around so stick with us!). Also, please note that this episode was recorded on Friday, December 4th, so information about anything that has happened since then won’t be discussed.
RHOSLC (3:47) Vanderpump Rules (12:45) RHOC (19:30) Southern Charm (22:25, 44:40) RHOA (31:00) RHOP (33:15 — and throughout!) RHONY (50:30) RHOBH (52:25) Family Karma (1:05:00) The Bachelorette (1:20:20)
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Bollywood meets the Real Housewives! Yes, that’s right. The ‘Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives’ has arrived on Netflix and Indra and Deana are recapping the entire season, starting with the first two episodes! Indra and Deana discuss their first impressions of all the women (and their husbands) and some important initial questions about the show: are the women only revealing the ‘fluff’ about their lives? What is Le Bal and why is it so important to these women? Does Seema hate Neelam? What is going on in Seema’s marriage? They also talk about Maheep’s dirty mouth, Chunky’s questionable style, Seema’s KUWTK obsession, and last but not least, Shanaya’s bizarre Le Bal date, Max.
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This week, listen to part one of Indra and Deana’s interview with Elyse Slaine from Bravo TV’s Real Housewives of New York. Elyse talks about it all, including being the voice of reason on RHONY, her experience as one of the first female traders on Wall Street, and her advice for romantic relationships and friendships. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast, because part two gets into the nitty gritty of her entire friendship with Ramona, including what’s happened between the two since the show wrapped, and so much more!
It’s holiday time, and Indra and Deana share some exciting treats to keep you entertained no matter how you’re celebrating this year. They discuss the exciting slate of guests they have for the podcast next month, as well as some South Asian-American pop culture movies, TV shows, and books to keep you company this holiday season. Also, don’t miss their update on ‘random girl’ from next season of Bravo TV’s ‘Family Karma’!
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Get ready, Karma Fam! On this week’s episode, Indra and Deana check in on the cast of Bravo TV’s ‘Family Karma’ and discuss everything they know about the show and plans for Season 2. Join in for conversations about what the cast is up to these days, new cast members, and their predictions for Season 2. Will Anisha dethrone Vishal for lead character in the show? How many batch cocktails will we get from Shaan? Will Brian get his idealistic love story? Will Amrit or Bali get engaged? And what’s going to happen between Monica and Anisha? There’s lots to unpack, so don’t miss it and stay tuned for a preview about an exciting upcoming interview with a Bravo housewife!
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This week, we interview Kirpa Sudick from Colton’s season of ‘The Bachelor.’ Kirps spills all the behind the scenes tea on what it’s like being a part of ‘The Bachelor’ franchise, including the application process, how you find out who the Bachelor will be, figuring out what to pack, life in the house, and much, much more. She also tells us what it was like to be one of the only South Asians ever on the show, knowing Colton probably wouldn’t pick her, her drama with Cassie and the social media backlash, and her thoughts on the current strife between Cassie and Colton. Kirpa tells us about her current relationship status, what she’s up to in her free time, and last but not least, we reminisce about that time Chad pooped his pants on ‘Bachelor in Paradise.’
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We’re back with another interview with a cast member from the hit Netflix show ‘Indian Matchmaking,’ and this time we’re talking to the star of the show, Aparna! Join us for an enlightening conversation as Aparna tells us about how she almost walked away from the show, how she really feels about her (and her mom’s!) portrayal on the show, and what was really going on behind-the-scenes in the editing room. Aparna also talks about the vilification of strong women on reality tv dating shows, including her conversations with Olivia Caridi from ‘The Bachelor’ and Jessica Batten from ‘Love is Blind.’ We also discuss her current dating situation, the exciting recent marriage of a cast member from the show, and what’s next for Aparna, including her plans to move to a new city, her new book, and her plans for her luxury travel business.
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This week, we speak with beauty, skincare, and makeup expert and YouTube star Smitha Deepak! Smitha has over 2 million followers who loyally tune into her incredible makeup tutorials on a regular basis. We talk to Smitha about how she became a YouTube sensation and influencer, the story of her first viral video, the actual amount of work that goes into running a YouTube channel, and a behind-the-scenes look at the everyday life of a social media influencer. She also talks about the latest beauty, makeup, and skincare trends, offers useful tips for anyone who uses or wants to try using makeup, and tells us three things she would suggest to anyone starting their own YouTube channel. You don’t want to miss this amazing and inspirational conversation! Also, tune in for an update on season two of Bravo’s ‘Family Karma’ and our exciting upcoming episodes with amazing South Asian-American women in pop culture!
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Get ready, Karma Fam! This week, we bring our first ‘Family Karma’ cast interview with Monica Vaswani! In our conversation with Monica, we cover it all, from her current favorite Taco Bell order to what’s going on with her love life right now. What’s the status with Brian? Why didn’t we see her mom on the show? What did her friends think about her portrayal on the show? Monica also tells us about a long past relationship and gives the listeners some sage dating advice. And, don’t miss the intro, as we give some juicy information on the status of a ‘Family Karma’ season 2 on Bravo, including new cast members and filming schedules!
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This week, we interview one of our favorite cast members from the Netflix’s hit show ‘Indian Matchmaking’: Rashi Gupta! Rashi stole our hearts, as we watched her and Vyasar’s relationship blossom on the show. But, what happened afterwards? Find out in this episode, as well as some delicious behind-the-scenes tea on the shady ‘Indian Matchmaking’ recruitment emails from Netflix, what working with Sima Auntie was really like, and what it felt like to film a Netflix show. Also, learn about Rashi’s experience with the social media onslaught after the show came out, what dating is like during COVID-19, and her brother’s experiences as a gay person in a South Asian-American community. And what about a season 2 of ‘Indian Matchmaking’?! You won’t want to miss this conversation!
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In the first episode of Family Karma Kast’s official podcast relaunch, we take a closer look at the 2002 breakout hit movie ‘Bend It Like Beckham.’ Join us for discussions about our initial viewing situations, what the cast is up to now, Indians finally taking center stage in Western cinema, LGBTQ representation in the movie, cultural appropriation, and what could be one of the best movie soundtracks ever. Also, most importantly, Jonathan Rhys Myers - hot or not? Find out what we think and stick around for info on our upcoming episodes this month!
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Hey there, Karma Fam - we’re back! And we’re excited to tell you about our podcast relaunch. Starting in October, we’ll be featuring exclusively Indian-American and South Asian content! While we wait for season two of Bravo’s ‘Family Karma,’ tune in to hear about our planned upcoming episodes featuring ‘Indian Matchmaking’ interviews, ‘Family Karma’ updates, fun movie recaps, and more! New episodes will post on Wednesdays starting on October 7th. It’s gonna’ be a fun ride!
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You asked, and we delivered! On our first episode of Family Karma Kast since season 1 of ‘Family Karma’ wrapped, we take a closer look at the hit Netflix series ‘Indian Matchmaking’ (7:20). Find out what we thought of each cast member, the controversy surrounding the show, speculations about a season 2, and most importantly, who stayed together and who didn’t?!
Also, tune in for some juicy gossip about the status of ‘Family Karma’ season 2 at the top of the show!
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We're back for a check-in on 'Family Karma' and an introduction to our new podcast 'Gossip Column,' where we will recap other currently airing Bravo TV shows, including #RHONY, #RHOBH, and #MarriedtoMedLA and discuss our favorite pop culture news. Join us for some quick musings about the end of 'Family Karma' Season 1 and a preview of 'Gossip Column'!
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We can’t believe it either, but we’ve already reached the season finale of ‘Family Karma’! In this week’s episode, we discuss Bravo’s tidy ending for the season and what that means for the possibility of a season 2. We also talk about how glad we are that the Monica and Brian storyline is finally over, Grandpa’s final wish for Anisha, Amrit and Nicholas’s maturity, Brian’s tattoo dreams, why Indians are always late, and how Deana totally called that this was Vishal’s show.
Even though the season is over, we’ll continue to bring you episodes with updates on the cast and hopefully some interviews as well! We’ll also recap other current Bravo shows as we wait patiently for FK Season 2 (fingers crossed!).
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PumpRules (58:35)
RHONY (1:02:36)
RHOBH (1:09:45)
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In this episode, we discuss the penultimate episode of Season 1 of 'Family Karma' on Bravo. Join us as we talk about our favorite new cast member (hint: he's a dog), which 'Sex and the City' characters we think match up with Anisha and Monica's personalities, the Bali/Anisha/Monica debacle, Brian's lack of game (but on point holiday party style), and our vision for possible 'Family Karma' opening credits. We also discuss the latest episode of #RHONY (58:50), the season premiere of #RHOBH (1:04:50) where Deana spills some delicious tea, a quick #PumpRules (1:12:30) update, and determine who we think is the worst villain on Bravo right now.
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TeamAnisha or #TeamMonica? In this week's episode, we tell you our thoughts on the Anisha/Monica feud. We also discuss Vishal and Richa's relationship, Shaan's 70-year old vibes, Deana's fear of sunset cruises, speculation about closeted gay characters on the show, and our willingness to poop in Anisha's sister's car if it means we can go out for happy hour again. We also talk about the latest episode of #RHONY and ask for your feedback on what other Bravo shows we should cover when this season of Family Karma ends (please give us a Season 2!).
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Frenemies for Life! On this week’s recap, we discuss Vishal’s non-apology to Anisha, Brian’s surprising maturity amidst his frat-boy tendencies, Vishal’s grooming routine (does he shave the butthole or not?!), Monica and Brian: real or fake?, what might be going on behind the scenes with Amrit and Nicholas, Bali’s past, Anisha’s ex-bf Vishnu, our love for Grandma and Grandpa, and why we only see Shaan if he’s holding a batch of old-fashioneds. Also, stay tuned for the end of the episode where we discuss the premiere of RHONY and give our brief thoughts on the horror show that is ‘Tiger King.’
Join us for our recap of 'Family Karma' Episode 4! In this week's installment, we dig deep into the Anisha-Bali-Vishal-Amrit drama and ask some big questions. Will Amrit and Nicholas last? Is Vishal the best reality TV character on Bravo right now? Is Brian really ready for Monica's jelly? And who was that dude wearing a flannel shirt at Fire Tower?! We also touch base about our COVID-19 woes, how much Jax Taylor costs on Cameo, Indra's (not so) secret celebrity crush, walking through the Starbucks drive thru, and social media influencers who lick toilets and get coronavirus. Trust us - you don't want to miss this one.
Because we all need a little something extra to help us through the COVID-19 quarantine, we're recapping Netflix's 'Love is Blind' in this special bonus episode. Find out who we loved, who we hated, and everything in between. 'Family Karma' episode 4 recap up early next week!
This week, we recap the most recent episode of 'Family Karma' - the drama is starting to heat up! We discuss the perils of social distancing (including attempting to home school and stress eating), Deana and Monica's shared loved of clipping coupons, Crohn's v. Celiac, FaceTiming while you sleep, the glorious return of Grandpa, Indian diarrhea, and we attempt to get to the bottom of the drama between Alisha, Amrit, and Vishal. Plus, how old is Chris, Bali's daughter's BF, anyway!? Subscribe now, so you don't miss an episode!
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We're back for a special quarantine show where we discuss episode 2 of Bravo TV's 'Family Karma'! We chat about the ongoing auntie drama, the Brian/Monica dynamic, how 'Family Karma' differs from other Bravo shows (in a good way!), Grandpa's age (you'll never believe it), and of course, ALL things Bali. We dive into a quick recap of the first four episodes of 'Love Is Blind' at the end as well!
In this episode, we dig deep into the series premiere of Bravo TV's 'Family Karma,' the first all Indian-American reality tv show! We give our first impressions of the cast of characters, our predictions for what will happen this season, and a surprise pop culture update involving the coronavirus!
Welcome to the Family Karma Kast! In our first episode, we take a look at the cast of characters from Bravo's upcoming 'Family Karma', which premiers on Sunday, March 8th at 9/8c. We also talk a about why we're doing this show, our love of Bravo's reality TV lineup (and how it compares to 'Family Karma' so far!), and catch up on the latest happenings with our favorite Indian/American couple, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas!