Best Shweta Singh Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 77 : This Means War & Stalked (Poems) 8:35

1+ y ago8:35

8:35

The first poem is titled ‘This Means War’ and I can relate to it wholeheartedly. It happens to me all the time. I have suffered enough at their hands. Who am I talking about? A mosquito. So, to all those out there who have suffered their bites, this one is for you. This poem covers all the action and emotions involved with our interactions with mos…

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Ep 76 : For Mewar (Short Story) 10:22

1+ y ago10:22

10:22

Your loyalty towards the royal family and your motherland or your your dharma as a mother, which would you choose? The legendary story of Panna Dhai of Mewar, who sacrificed her son Chandan, to save the life of Kunwar Udai Singh the last heir to the throne of Mewar of the Sisodia dynasty. This story is told from the POV of Panna Dhai and her son on…

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Ep 75 : A Note to Self (Poem) 6:51

1+ y ago6:51

6:51

Here’s a poem about finding ourselves and being comfortable in our own skin. This also happens to be the poem that got me a runners up position for an online event called A Rhythmic Affair S3. It is organised by Beyond the Box, a writing community focusing mainly on children but they do certain number of events for the adults too. Link to the post …

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Surkhe Ka Kamaal 2.0 (Short Story) 13:43

1+ y ago13:43

13:43

This story is a satire on the social evil of begetting an heir. What happens to a young girl who is not above to give a child to the family and how they are exploited by the so called 'Gurus'. Link to the post on the website - https://shwetasbasket.com/surkhe-ka-kamaal-2-0/ Email id - shweta@shwetasbasket.com FB & Instagram Messenger - @shwetasbask…

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Ep 73 : Invocation & Unafraid (Poems) 6:37

1+ y ago6:37

6:37

What better way to start the new season is by invoking the blessings of the divine and by being unafraid… of getting back on the podcasting horse again... andhence the 2 poems for this first episode. They are part of a debut book titled 'Cosmic Vibes from Chaos to Quietude' by Shristee Singh. Link to the post on the website - https://shwetasbasket.…

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Ep 72 : No Eulogy (Poem) 5:37

2+ y ago5:37

5:37

Losing someone we love is painful, so is it wrong to hold on to them? Link to the post - https://shwetasbasket.com/dusky-isnt-deserving-short-story/ Email id - shweta@shwetasbasket.com Link to other podcast platforms - https://linktr.ee/shwetasbasket Geeks Room Link for New Website - https://geeks.artoonsinn.com?aff=shwetasbasket Narrator - Shweta …

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Ep 71 : Dusky Isn't Deserving (Short Story) 14:03

2+ y ago14:03

14:03

Should our fate be defined by our color, or for that matter any physical attribute? Find out how the protagonist of this story rises above the discrimination she faces due to her dusky color and becomes a successful independent woman. Link to the post - https://shwetasbasket.com/dusky-isnt-deserving-short-story/ Email id - shweta@shwetasbasket.com …

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Ep 70 : Gone Forever (Poem) 7:23

2+ y ago7:23

7:23

Once she was opaque and cast a shadow and she was happy with who she was. But slowly she was gone. Why? How? Link to the post - https://shwetasbasket.com/gone-forever/ Email id - shweta@shwetasbasket.com Link to other podcast platforms - https://linktr.ee/shwetasbasket Geeks Room Link for New Website - https://geeks.artoonsinn.com?aff=shwetasbasket…

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Ep 69 : Whispered Words (Short Story) 14:16

3y ago14:16

14:16

I feel he is real, the protagonist of my story. Perhaps he had whispered stories in my ears when I was an infant. Perhaps that I why I love narrating them. Do you feel the same way? Listen to this story and then tell me. Link to the post - https://shwetasbasket.com/whispered-words/ Email id - shweta@shwetasbasket.com Link to other podcast platforms…

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Ep 68 : I Won't Teach You That (Poem) 9:11

3y ago9:11

9:11

This poem is a result of my inner conflict. Should the age-old dictums be passed on to our daughters as it is or is it time to make a few changes to them? Link to the post - https://shwetasbasket.com/i-wont-teach-you-that/ Email id - shweta@shwetasbasket.com Link to other podcast platforms - https://linktr.ee/shwetasbasket Geeks Room Link for New W…

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Ep 67 : Holy Cow : Part 2/2 (Short Story) 16:08

3y ago16:08

16:08

An awesome satire about life and the struggles, superstitions, and political corruption in villages, all through the eyes of a handsome bull. Link to the post - https://shwetasbasket.com/holy-cow-part-2-2-short-story/ Email id - shweta@shwetasbasket.com Link to other podcast platforms - https://linktr.ee/shwetasbasket Geeks Room Link for New Websit…

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Ep 66 : Holy Cow : Part 1/2 (Short Story) 15:48

3y ago15:48

15:48

An awesome satire about life and the struggles and superstitions and political corruption in villages, all through the eyes of a handsome bull. Link to the post - https://shwetasbasket.com/holy-cow-part-1-2-short-story/ Email id - shweta@shwetasbasket.com Link to other podcast platforms - https://linktr.ee/shwetasbasket Geeks Room Link for New Webs…

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Ep 65 : Baby Steps & I Too Was a Child (Poems) 10:53

3y ago10:53

10:53

Life is a process and never predictable. Listen to these two wonderful poems about life and how things change as life progresses. Link to the post - https://shwetasbasket.com/baby-steps-i-too-was-a-child-poems/ Email id - shweta@shwetasbasket.com Link to other podcast platforms - https://linktr.ee/shwetasbasket Geeks Room Link for New Website - htt…

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Ep 64 : Much Ado About a Burp (Short Story) 12:45

3y ago12:45

12:45

Burp is not a lady-like thing to do. So, what do you do when you do it? Listen to find out. Link to the post - https://shwetasbasket.com/much-ado-about-a-burp-short-story/ Email id - shweta@shwetasbasket.com Link to other podcast platforms - https://linktr.ee/shwetasbasket Geeks Room Link for New Website - https://geeks.artoonsinn.com?aff=shwetasba…

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Ep 63 : Does It Happen To You? (Poem) 9:15

3y ago9:15

9:15

An introspective poem, forcing us to question the kind of person we are and with that insight, perhaps time to re-think or re-invent ourselves. Link to the post - Email id - shweta@shwetasbasket.com Link to other podcast platforms - https://linktr.ee/shwetasbasket Geeks Room Link for New Website - https://geeks.artoonsinn.com?aff=shwetasbasket Narr…

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Ep 62 : A Peculiar Predicament (Short Story) 11:46

3y ago11:46

11:46

Deeds vs. Donations? Guess this guy didn't get the memo. Listen to this hilarious story about his otherworldly journey. Link to the post - https://shwetasbasket.com/a-peculiar-predicament-short-story/ Email id - shweta@shwetasbasket.com Link to other podcast platforms - https://linktr.ee/shwetasbasket Geeks Room Link for New Website - https://geeks…

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Ep 61 : Stop Suffering And Start Living & One Last Time (Poems) 13:16

3y ago13:16

13:16

Two beautiful poems from the book #LeavesofAutumn and Other Poems. Poems with two completely different messages but both relevant in this modern age of social media closeness and yet personal isolation. The first poem 'Stop Suffering and Start Living' is full of wise counsel, captured in 12 lines for all those who are feeling down or are struggling…

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Ep 60 : The Street Without Cherries : Part 3/3 (Short Srory) 22:54

3y ago22:54

22:54

So you think you have a handicap. And you think no one cares about you. Best to be in your comfort zone. Well, think again. Sometimes you need to step out of your comfort zone not for yourself but for someone else. Don't believe me? Well then listen on...Here is a story about how small steps go a long way. Please leave a comment under the post on t…

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Ep 59 : The Street without Cherries : Part 2/3 (Short Story) 22:27

3y ago22:27

22:27

So you think you have a handicap. And you think no one cares about you. Best to be in your comfort zone. Well, think again. Sometimes you need to step out of your comfort zone not for yourself but for someone else. Don't believe me? Well then listen on...Here is a story about how small steps go a long way. Please leave a comment under the post on t…

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Ep 58 : The Street Without Cherries : Part 1/3 (Short Story) 18:12

3y ago18:12

18:12

So you think you have a handicap. And you think no one cares about you. Best to be in your comfort zone. Well, think again. Sometimes you need to step out of your comfort zone not for yourself but for someone else. Don't believe me? Well then listen on...Here is a story about how small steps go a long way. Please leave a comment under the post on t…

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Ep 57 : Ode to Childhood & Closed (Poems) 13:15

3y ago13:15

13:15

There is something about childhood that keeps pulling us back to those carefree days, that gay abandonment, the long hours of games and laughter, and simple pleasures isn’t it? And that's what the first poem 'Ode to childhood' is all about. The 2nd poem 'Closed' has the poet questioning what would happen if all of us, held our light inside and didn…

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Ep 56 : Vishnu and The Two Glasses of Milk (Short Story) 18:12

3y ago18:12

18:12

God! Do you remember, as a child, when you were forced to have a glass of milk and you simply hated it? I know I did and so did Vishnu the young protagonist of this story. Then how did he end up having two glasses of milk every day, just like me? Listen to the story to find out. Please leave a comment under the post on the website (link to the post…

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Ep 55 : Bitiya & Yaadein (Hindi Poems) 9:59

3y ago9:59

9:59

Two poems that will warm your heart and take you down memory lane. Daughters and memories are two evergreen topics that bring a smile to your face and fill your heart with love. Listen to these poems and immerse yourself in love and laughter as your traipse around your nonage. So, what is the price of taking water from the well that belongs to the …

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Ep 54 : Exodus (Short Story) 18:30

3y ago18:30

18:30

Based on a true incident, the story is an outpouring of anguish and helplessness that the writer felt about this incident. She says that she cannot understand the depravity that human beings can subject their fellow human beings to and since she can't do much about it, she writes. She hopes somehow, somewhere it will ignite a small spark. So, what …

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Ep 53 : Gym kaa Siyaapa & Bin Bulaye Mehmaan (Hindi Poems) 17:45

3y ago17:45

17:45

When you think of poems, generally you think of sweeping emotions, groundbreaking notions and deep thoughts, and perhaps multiple layers that you can peel away and discover something new each time. Very rarely do we think of poems and humor in the same sentence. But this time, I really wanted to recite something that was full of mirth and dealt wit…

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Ep 52 : To Buddy or Not to Buddy (Short Story) 13:19

3y ago13:19

13:19

She has made a friend in her office. Or so she thinks. What happens to that friendship and how does she deal with its effects? A story that you can relate to, for most of us would have gone through a similar experience when we started working. Please leave a comment under the post on the website (link to the post provided below). Link to the post -…

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Ep 51 : What Are Days Like? & Joy on The Wings of Hope (Poems) 10:52

3y ago10:52

10:52

Today I have 2 very special poems for you. What Are Days Like? and Joy on The Wings of Hope. Both poems are part of a poetry book titled Islands in The Stream written by the very talented Sonal Singh, published by Authors Press, and available on Amazon. In What Are Days Like? she compares the days to mischievous children who are bargaining with the…

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Ep 50 : Celebrating 50 Episodes 11:06

3y ago11:06

11:06

So, today is very special. This is the 50th episode of Shweta’s Basket, a half-century. When I started Shweta’s Basket, a short stories and poems podcast in March 2020, I had no idea where this would lead. The only thought was to narrate stories written by you and me…The regular people, who had no platform to showcase our work and also to gift the …

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Ep 49 : Is Love Forever? (Short Story) 18:13

3y ago18:13

18:13

Is love forever? Does it transcend death? What does one do when the love of one's life, one's partner of years & years passes away. Does life stop? Or can one find a reason to go on? Something that sparks the desire to live this life and live it to the best of one's ability. Listen to find out how the protagonist deals with the loss of her husband.…

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Ep 48 : The Hungry Flames & The Support System (Poems) 10:39

3+ y ago10:39

10:39

There are two beautiful poems in this episode for you. Both are total opposites but are heartfelt and a result of what the poet with her sensitive soul has seen, felt and experienced. 'The Hungry Flames' was written in the midst of the Second Wave of the pandemic when all around there was misery and devastation. "The Support System' is all about fe…

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Ep 47 : The Missing Piece (Short Story) 21:43

3+ y ago21:43

21:43

Daniel had everything going for him – a good job, great friends, a beautiful wife but on that fateful day, he was home alone? Why was he alone, what happened on that day? Listen to the episode and find out what happened. Please leave a comment under the post on the website (link to the post provided below). Link to the post - https://shwetasbasket.…

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Ep 46 : Nayi Aas (Hindi Poem) 10:19

3+ y ago10:19

10:19

A poem about 'New Hope', new aspirations, new goals. This poem is full of positivity and proactiveness. It’s not a passive poem, it’s a take-charge kind of a poem. The emphasis is on gaining new experiences and forging ahead with courage in our hearts. Please leave a comment under the post on the website (link to the post provided below). Link to t…

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Ep 45 : Second Life (Short Story) 16:51

3+ y ago16:51

16:51

Everybody deserves a second chance in life. This is a beautiful story showcasing the opportunity and an innovative and creative system of correction that helps people who want to grab that chance with both hands. The story of Deepak and his desire to lead a life of love & dignity. He was a convict and to find out how he turned his life around, do l…

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Ep 44 : Umeed (Hindi Poem) 10:55

3+ y ago10:55

10:55

This poetic prose written in Hindi is full of deep longing and soulful yearning. It tucks at your heartstrings. Through these lines, you can feel the poet’s pain and his struggle. And even though the love remained unexpressed, it ended in hope and that's just beautiful. Please leave a comment under the post on the website (link to the post provided…

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Ep 43 : Hand in Hand Into The Sunset : Part 2 (Short Story) 18:55

3+ y ago18:55

18:55

The old couple lovingly referred to as Mama and Mami are getting by in life. Mama is due to retire shortly. Theirs is not a story of hot and passionate love but love of a life spent together. Mama & Mami are so comfortable in each other’s company. Theirs is a love that runs deep and needs no extravagant overtures of love. But on the day Mama is sup…

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Ep 42 : Hand in Hand Into The Sunset : Part 1 (Short Story) 15:52

3+ y ago15:52

15:52

The old couple lovingly referred to as Mama and Mami are getting by in life. Mama is due to retire shortly. Theirs is not a story of hot and passionate love but love of a life spent together. Mama & Mami are so comfortable in each other’s company. Theirs is a love that runs deep and needs no extravagant overtures of love. But on the day Mama is sup…

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Season 2.0 (Intro Ep) 4:04

3+ y ago4:04

4:04

And Shweta's Basket is back with a brand new season. Let’s celebrate the magic of short stories & poems. They are truly magical, aren’t they? They make us feel… Happiness, heartbreak, horror, hope, hatred and so much more. Namaste people, Welcome to Shweta’s Basket, a stories & poems podcast. I am your host Shweta Singh and each week; I will bring …

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Ep 41 : Drabble Sandwich (#Firstparty Contest) 22:19

3+ y ago22:19

22:19

This episode is part of the #firstparty celebratory contest of Shweta's Basket, marking our first anniversary. This game is called Drabble Sandwich and you have to answer the 10 questions, in order they are asked. These questions are asked, in between reading of the drabbles (pieces of fiction of exactly 100 words). The drabbles are for the listene…

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Ep 40 : Storm (Short Story) 13:48

3+ y ago13:48

13:48

Sometimes our love is not enough. Sometimes there is no happy choice, only one less grievous than the others. What does Sam love and why can't she save her love? Listen to find out. Please leave a comment under the post on the website (link to the post provided below). Link to the post - https://shwetasbasket.com/storm-shorty-story/ Email id - shwe…

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Ep 39 : Lavender (Poem) 8:31

3+ y ago8:31

8:31

A poem of loss, love and memories. A poem of sadness and yearning that ends on a note of hope, of moving forward, albeit with the shadows of the past. Please leave a comment under the post on the website (link to the post provided below). Link to the post - https://shwetasbasket.com/lavender-poem/ Email id - shweta@shwetasbasket.com Geeks Room Link…

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Ep 38 : An Arachnid Anecdote (Short Story) 10:27

3+ y ago10:27

10:27

How would you react to going through an experience where, something you hated to begin with turns out to be something you love now. Our experiences change us. Listen to the episode to find out how this protagonist's hate, turned into love. Please leave a comment under the post on the website (link to the post provided below). Link to the post - htt…

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Ep 37 : Besan Laddu (Short Story) 14:38

3+ y ago14:38

14:38

As the writer says, sounds like a very mouth watering title, right? Well he says listen to the story and then see how you feel about Besan Laddu. Please leave a comment under the post on the website (link to the post provided below). Link to the post - https://shwetasbasket.com/besan-laddu-short-story/ Email id - shweta@shwetasbasket.com Geeks Room…

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Ep 36 : The Conundrum (Short Story) 12:16

3+ y ago12:16

12:16

He is Mrs. Daisy Duncan's non-human confidante. He knows her secrets but as long as they are juicy he is willing to go along to keep them. What secrets you ask? Well, listen to the story to find out. Please leave a comment under the post on the website (link to the post provided below). Link to the post - https://shwetasbasket.com/the-conundrum-sho…

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Ep 35 : Lotus Stem & Gramflour (Short Story) 13:10

3+ y ago13:10

13:10

Sometimes the bad things are not so bad after all. They turn out to be a blessing in disguise. All we need to do is adjust our perspective a little. Listen to this story to find out how the protagonist finally learnt to enjoy the situation she found herself in. Please leave a comment under the post on the website (link to the post provided below). …

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Ep 34 : Splash of Sunshine (Short Story) 13:25

3+ y ago13:25

13:25

Domestic violence is an age old story. But slowly the voices are emerging from behind closed doors. More such stories need to be written and read to make it a subject that woman can talk about without feeling guilty or the fear of being persecuted. Please leave a comment under the post on the website (link to the post provided below). Link to the p…

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Ep 33 : Mein Samay Hoon (Hindi Poem) 8:53

3+ y ago8:53

8:53

Time and tide as they say, wait for non. Here the poet is reminding us the same thing. And also advising us to make promises and memories and to tuck them away safely with love. In today's world, which is in the grip of fear and despondency due to Coronavirus pandemic it is a very relevant poem. Please leave a comment under the post on the website …

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Ep 32 : It Flows Gently On (Short Story) 8:46

3+ y ago8:46

8:46

When hate and vengeance are upper most in peoples' mind and heart. Even more than innocent lives. Listen to this story to find out what happened to innocent Piu. Please leave a comment under the post on the website (link to the post provided below). Link to the post - https://shwetasbasket.com/it-flows-gently-on-short-story/ Email id - shweta@shwet…

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Ep 31 : Of Pageants & Hobbies (Short Story) 13:41

3+ y ago13:41

13:41

We expect our elderly to behave in a certain manner. There is this stereotypical image that we have of what they should be doing after a certain age. The question of doing something new and exciting and invigorating is almost unthinkable. The max they can do is get into a sedentary or religious activity. Well, this story challenges that mind-set. L…

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Ep 30 : Naughty Syllables (Poem) 5:09

3+ y ago5:09

5:09

This poem is a fun take on all the poetry forms that follow a strict syllable count like #haiku, #tankas, #cinquain and #sequin. It's about how tough it is to find the right words and feelings and then tailor them to a #syllable #count. Please leave a comment under the post on the website (link to the post provided below). Link to the post - https:…

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Ep 29 : The Old Man And The Book (Short Story) 8:51

3+ y ago8:51

8:51

He is the keeper of the book of lost and forgotten. What is it that we have lost? Why are we forced to lose it? Listen to find out. *** Please leave a comment under the post on the website (link to the post provided below). Link to the post - https://shwetasbasket.com/the-old-man-and-the-book-short-story/ Email id - shweta@shwetasbasket.com Geeks R…

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