The Middlers Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Middlers podcast
de·si/ˈdāsē/ a person of Indian, Pakistani, or Bangladeshi birth or descent who lives abroad di·as·po·ra/dīˈaspərə/ a dispersion of individuals and communities outside of their land of origin Join Yousuf Mustan and Bill Alexander as they explore the ways in which South Asia and the world are coming together in ways that they never have before. Yousuf, born in Pakistan, is an American who sees life through a unique cultural lens. Bill, an American by birth, has lived in India and spent time in South Asia and was transformed by the experience. Join them as they explore the desi diaspora!
Bill and Yousuf interview Sharafuddin, from London. Sharafuddin is an experience diplomat and political observer with an incisive set of observations about the modern, rocky path of Pakistan toward full democracy and a modern state. :: themiddlerspodcast@gmail.com ::
In this episode of The Middlers, we discuss the status of women in India with five women in the US who have roots in India. We also review the particularly tragic events surrounding the rape and murder of Jyothi Singh in New Delhi in late 2012, which made headlines around the world. :: themiddlerspodcast@gmail.com ::
Mohsin Abbas is a journalist based in Canada with deep roots in south Asia, and a flair for telling stories. An accomplished journalist who has worked with the BBC, Mohsin thinks out loud with Bill and Yousuf on ideas both east and west.
Yoga has been spreading out of south Asia into all corners of the globe for centuries. That process has hyper-accelerated in recent decades. And as yoga changes the cultures that it touches, yoga itself has also been changed. Learn about how the Christian faith, historically associated with the Western world, and yoga, historically associated with the Eastern world, have found a unique and exciting intersection point in 21st century America. :: themiddlerspodcast@gmail.com ::
What is it like learning Hindi when English is your native tongue? In this podcast we discuss what it is like to learn the ancient tongue of the subcontinent when your starting point is English. More foreigners are learning Hindi all the time, a sign of the times we are in. Enjoy this interesting podcast! :: themiddlerspodcast@gmail.com ::
In this episode, we interview the author Sharayu Phalke Summanwar. Her recent book, The Silent Film, is about her great-uncle, the famed Dadasaheb Phalke. He is the father of Bollywood, as motion pictures came to India through his passion and dedication in making India's first movies. Enjoy this podcast!
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Agneepath means "path of fire" in Sanskrit. Two different Bollywood films have been made under this title. Separated by two decades, the original Agneepath with Big B and the 2012 version with Hrithik Roshan are the focus of our Bollywood review in this exciting episode of The Middlers podcast!
What do a group of British seasoned citizen have in common with the people of Rajasthan, India? More than you'd think! Join us as we review a great movie about Middlers - The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.
South Asian American Leading Together (SAALT) is an organization dedicated to social change through building bridges across communities. Deepa Iyer is the Executive Director of SAALT and is regarded as an expert on the impact of September 11th on immigrants and minority communities in the US. Enjoy this engaging and thought-provoking interview.
Join us for this episode of The Middlers podcast to discuss the difficult issue of domestic violence. We interview Robina Niaz on this important problem and look at the important work Turning Point for Women and Children does within South Asian communities.
Chris Hale is an American and a very unique middler. Chris was raised for most of his life as a third-culture kid in rural Nepal. He also spent some of his formative years in India. Chris is currently following his passion for music and the world through his musical group Aradhna. Enjoy this interesting interview.
Consider that in 1820 the entire planet's population was about the same size as India's current population! Desis are now everywhere. Join Yousuf and Bill as they review the US census data on the desi community.
Linda Floyd is from Seattle and works with The Kiran Anjali Project, an organization dedicated to giving girls in Andhra Pradesh, India an opportunity to get the education that they deserve. A collaboration between women in the US and women on the ground in India, The Kiran Anjali Project is actively changing the lives of scores of young girls.
Muntasir Sattar joins The Middlers and discusses South Asian Youth Action, a New York City-based organization that works with young people from South Asia - "SAYA!’s mission is to create social change and opportunities for South Asian youth to realize their fullest potential. We deliver culturally sensitive services and support to help make this mission a reality."
Yousuf and Bill discuss the concept behind The Middlers podcast. The Middlers is focused on the ways in which South Asia and the rest of the world are coming together as never before. Join us as we explore the desi diaspora!