Best BBC Asian Network Podcasts (2024)

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Jatti Lahore Di (DJ Harj Matharu Remix) | Raf Saperra X Naseebo Lal 2:58

1+ y ago2:58

2:58

**All credit to original artists - Promotional Use Only**"Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for -fair use- for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, ed…

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Schedule (DJ Harj Matharu Remix) 2:43

2+ y ago2:43

2:43

Schedule (DJ Harj Matharu Remix)**All credit to original artists - Promotional Use Only**"Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for -fair use- for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwi…

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PartyFix Part 3 - DJ Harj Matharu 8:27

3y ago8:27

8:27

PartyFix Part 3 - DJ Harj Matharu**All credit to original artists - Promotional Use Only**"Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for -fair use- for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherw…

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Discussion on BBC Asian Network 16:48

3y ago16:48

16:48

Presenter Ankur Desai from BBC Asian Network asked us about A Change of Heart and our motivations for starting the podcast, which was created during the Covid-19 lockdown.

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Yossi Klein Halevi: I was a Jewish extremist 40:30

3y ago40:30

40:30

Yossi Klein Halevi is an Israeli-American author who wrote the New York Times best-seller Letters to My Palestinian Neighbour. The son of a holocaust survivor, he grew up hating the world and being distrustful towards all non-Jews, joining the Jewish Defence League in his teens - a radical right-wing organisation which has since been designated a t…

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Alex Falcon: Living with Muslims changed me 10:01

3y ago10:01

10:01

(Name, voice and avatar have been changed to protect the anonymity of the guest. The story is real, in the same words written to us.) Alex is an engineer originally from Texas, now living in California. He had little knowledge or experience with Muslims and whatever he knew about Islam was what he saw on TV… that was until he took a trip abroad and…

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Drew Miller Hyndman: Radicalised by gaming 36:46

3y ago36:46

36:46

Drew Miller Hydman works at the BBC and was trained on one of its development schemes. But as a teenager he was sucked into a web of conspiracy theories and radical ideas. He describes how watching gaming videos led him to start believing in conspiracy theories and harbouring anti-feminist sentiment. This made him question Islam's role in the west …

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Kosta Lucas: A mission to eradicate extremism. 29:00

3y ago29:00

29:00

Kosta is a researcher and expert in preventing and countering violent extremism, working with the big tech giants like Google & Facebook to help them understand and deal with the things that lead to extremism. We spoke to him about the role of faith in radicalisation, how people with opposing beliefs can coexist in peace, and whether extremism real…

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A Young Imam & a BBC Journalist 18:55

3y ago18:55

18:55

Sabah Ahmedi is one of Britain's youngest imams and has teamed up with BBC journalist Atif Rashid to launch this podcast. In this first episode you'll hear about their jobs, why they've started this podcast and a sneak peak of what's coming up, as well as some light banter! Follow A Change of Heart on Instagram.…

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Welcome to A Change of Heart 2:31

3y ago2:31

2:31

The podcast about people challenging their prejudices, turning back from hate, and making peace with people they once disagreed with. One of Britain's youngest imams Sabah Ahmedi and BBC journalist Atif Rashid have teamed up to find out why people turn to extremism, how they're finding freedom from hate and the people helping them to deradicalise. …

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PartyFix Part 2 - DJ Harj Matharu 10:36

3+ y ago10:36

10:36

PartyFix - DJ Harj Matharu**All credit to original artists - Promotional Use Only**"Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for -fair use- for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be …

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PartyFix - DJ Harj Matharu 7:20

3+ y ago7:20

7:20

PartyFix - DJ Harj Matharu**All credit to original artists - Promotional Use Only**"Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for -fair use- for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be …

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Listen to Series 2 of But...Where Are You Really From? 1:33

3+ y ago1:33

1:33

"But…Where are you really from?" is back - the podcast that looks at the question that all Asian people have been asked. With the help of some special guests they look at what it truly means to be British Asian today… Join hosts Eshaan Akbar, Nim Odedra and Sunil Patel as they discover just how 'Desi' their guest are, through funny and revealing st…

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Bollywood Uncovered: Kareena Kapoor Khan 49:51

4y ago49:51

49:51

In the first episode of Bollywood Uncovered, Haroon speaks to Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan on her 20th anniversary at the top. Kareena is both a superstar and inspiration for many of her fans. She’s successfully navigated the ever-changing industry for more than two decades and managed to do what many considered impossible for a Bollywood act…

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Have You Listened to Bollywood Uncovered? 2:36

4y ago2:36

2:36

If you like Deep, Down and Desi, you'll enjoy Bollywood Uncovered from the Beyond Bollywood feed. In this podcast series, Haroon Rashid visits Mumbai to find out what it takes to be a Bollywood film star in 2020By BBC Asian Network

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The Biggest B: A Star is Born 39:40

4y ago39:40

39:40

Amitabh Bachchan fans Haroon, Amn & Shehzaad start at the beginning of Amitabh's career. To listen to the full series, search The Biggest B on BBC Sounds.By BBC Asian Network

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Have You Listened to The Biggest B? 3:08

4y ago3:08

3:08

If you like Deep, Down & Desi you'll enjoy The Biggest B, from the Beyond Bollywood feed. In this series, Haroon, Amn & Shehzaad try and figure the secret to Amitabh Bachchan’s 50 years Bollywood? Listen to the full series by searching The Biggest B on BBC Sounds.By BBC Asian Network

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Beyond Bollywood: Janhvi Kapoor 38:16

4y ago38:16

38:16

Janhvi Kapoor knows what expectation is. The daughter of legend Sridevi and producer Boney Kapoor tells Haroon Rashid that she wants to earn the love for who she is. They chat about the pressures that come with life under the spotlight and how Janhvi navigates her rising star on her own terms. You can listen to the rest of the series by searching B…

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Have You Listened to Beyond Bollywood? 2:28

4y ago2:28

2:28

If you like Deep Down and Desi you'll enjoy the Asian Network's new Beyond Bollywood Podcast. In this podcast, join BBC Asian Network’s Haroon Rashid for your fix of Bollywood movie chat, big star interviews and all things Desi entertainment. From new movies to love of the classics – this is the only place to be!…

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Bhangarage 1.5 (DJ Harj Matharu) 4:26

4y ago4:26

4:26

**All credit to original artists - Promotional Use Only**"Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for -fair use- for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, ed…

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Meh Peeti (DJ Harj Matharu Remix) 3:23

4y ago3:23

3:23

**All credit to original artists - Promotional Use Only**"Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for -fair use- for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, ed…

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Deadly (DJ Harj Matharu Remix) 2:39

4y ago2:39

2:39

**All credit to original artists - Promotional Use Only**"Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for -fair use- for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, ed…

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Sahiba (DJ Harj Matharu Remix) 3:57

4y ago3:57

3:57

**All credit to original artists - Promotional Use Only**"Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for -fair use- for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, ed…

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BHANGARAGE (DJ Harj Matharu) 15:03

4+ y ago15:03

15:03

**All credit to original artists - Promotional Use Only**"Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for -fair use- for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, ed…

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Dead Talk 45:28

4+ y ago45:28

45:28

In the last episode of this series, Saima and Maleena talk about the power of talking. Grief can be one of the biggest tests to your mental health. So is there a ‘right’ way to cope with loss? They invite Rabbil to the café to hear his story about how he lost his Aunt and his subsequent struggles with depression. Hypnotherapist Dipti then joins the…

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Who Really Cares? 41:16

4+ y ago41:16

41:16

Within the British Asian community, care can be a controversial subject. Who should look after you when you’re in your final days and what should you expect from the pros? Saima and Maleena chat about family expectations, the Asian stigma of so-called ‘old people’s homes’ and the benefits of modern palliative care. Kamalpreet pops into the cafe to …

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Death Admin 39:39

4+ y ago39:39

39:39

If death is inevitable, then planning for it is essential. But it can also be one of the most daunting things that you have to deal with and too many put it off until the very last minute of life. Maleena chats to Saima in the café about what getting your affairs in order actually means - or the ‘Death Admin’ as she likes to call it. They hear from…

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Secret Love, Hidden Loss 41:05

4+ y ago41:05

41:05

In this episode of Fresh To Death, Saima and Maleena discuss how honest you can be about your grief and what it’s like dealing with death in unfamiliar surroundings. Maleena uncovers an incredible story of a young woman who goes on holiday with her secret boyfriend and tragically has to return home without him. Back at the café, Saima and Maleena c…

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Raj’s Story. 50:58

4+ y ago50:58

50:58

In this episode of Fresh To Death, Saima and Maleena explore what it's like to deal with death in the family. They speak to Raj, who started a Will writing service for the Sikh community with his wife, before being hit with the cruellest of coincidences. Can the experience of dealing with death as a professional help you grieve your own personal lo…

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Our Stories 46:16

4+ y ago46:16

46:16

In this episode of Fresh To Death, Saima and Maleena share their experiences of dealing with death. Saima opened Masala Wala cafe with her family, a small Pakistani restaurant that serves her mother’s recipes with love and charm. Out of nowhere, she was diagnosed with incurable lung cancer, before she even turned 30. Her life has been dramatically …

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Welcome to Fresh To Death! 5:36

4+ y ago5:36

5:36

In a community saturated by talk of babies and marriages, British Asian bereavement is curiously complicated - and often ignored. Family, religious and cultural issues make each passing unique from the mainstream and brings in sharp focus the generational expectations that can cause further heartache at a time of sensitivity. Fresh To Death is out …

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ProjectX19 - DJ Harj Matharu 6:46

4+ y ago6:46

6:46

**All credit to original artists - Promotional Use Only**"Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for -fair use- for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, ed…

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Episode 6: Faitheism 33:23

4+ y ago33:23

33:23

Raul considers the paradox of being an atheist Hindu, but the truth is hard to digest. Raul has always loved the old stories of Hinduism – the monkey gods, elephant heads, and frolicking milkmaids – but he’s not so sure what they actually mean to him, spiritually speaking. Over the series, Raul has come to see Hinduism in a whole new light. But he …

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Episode 5: Meat Me Halfway 33:25

4+ y ago33:25

33:25

Raul attempts to justify his diet – but will the Pandit have beef with the way he eats? In this episode, Raul weighs up the needs of the planet, the advice of the Hindu scriptures and the demands of his own stomach to figure out if it’s time to give up eating meat. He goes out for breakfast with his comedian friend Kiran Morjaria, entertains his au…

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Episode 4: He, She, Hijra 31:05

4+ y ago31:05

31:05

Millennia before the West started reassessing the concept of gender, India had the Hijra. When researching for this podcast, Raul was surprised to discover that, in Hinduism, gender non-conformity is nothing new. The origin of the Hijra can be found in ancient Indian folk stories, but they are also a real community of transwomen that live in India …

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Episode 3: Smokin’ Shiva 33:29

4+ y ago33:29

33:29

What’s the role of marijuana in Hinduism? Raul takes it upon himself to find out. When Raul was 19 years old, he received a surprising call from his mother. It was Maha Shivratri, she said, and officially the one day in the Hindu calendar that smoking marijuana was permitted. (Not by UK law, of course.) This got Raul thinking – maybe his lifestyle …

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Episode 2: Let’s Talk About Sex Shakti 35:25

4+ y ago35:25

35:25

Raul Kohli discovers that he owes the universe the debt of his body. No pressure then. When it comes to the birds and the bees, Raul was arranged a marriage before he was arranged a sex education lesson. Add to that the confusing depictions of romance in Bollywood films and the fact that Krishna married 18,000 milkmaids, it’s fair to say that there…

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Episode 1: Inner Peace 39:32

4+ y ago39:32

39:32

Raul discovers there’s way more to yoga than sexy leggings and expensive beach retreats. As a stand-up comedian, Raul’s mind is always going at a million miles a minute, while his body travels to all four corners of the globe performing comedy to late-night crowds. But this lifestyle is taking its toll, and he wants to find ways to keep the stress …

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Welcome To Comic Sanskrit! 1:21

4+ y ago1:21

1:21

Comedian Raul Kohli is on a quest to find out if his Hindu upbringing – which he drifted away from long ago – can help him find the answers to life’s big questions. With the help of a Pandit, a yogi, some Hindu comedian friends, a surprise Sikh and other wise gurus, Raul takes us on an adventure back into a 4000-year-old religion. It’s a world of m…

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Episode 6 ft Anjili Mohindra 49:01

4+ y ago49:01

49:01

In the final episode of this series the team talk about superstition, cat filters, and chat about desi roots with actress Anjli Mohindra "But...Where Are You Really From?" It's a question that all Asian people have been asked - in this brand new podcast we'll use it to explore the roots and history of top notch comedy guests. Join Eshaan, Nim and S…

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Episode 5 ft Ahir Shah 48:47

4+ y ago48:47

48:47

In this episode Eshaan, Sunil and Nim talk to comedian Ahir Shah and ask him the question that all Asian people have been asked... The team also discuss Bollywood and telly plus a news story involving cow’s in Indian Shops... "But...Where are you really from?" It's a question that all asian people have been asked - in this brand new podcast it’s a …

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Episode 4 ft Sindhu Vee 46:18

4+ y ago46:18

46:18

In this episode the team talk about an eggless marriage, ask each other out and discuss growing up desi with Sindhu Vee. "But...Where Are You Really From?" It's a question that all Asian people have been asked - in this brand new podcast we'll use it to explore the roots and history of top notch comedy guests. Join Eshaan, Nim and Sunil as they use…

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Episode 3 ft Nihal Arthanayake 46:07

4+ y ago46:07

46:07

In this episode, the team talk about music and their upbringing before chatting to their guest Nihal Arthanayake… "But...Where are you really from?" It's a question that all asian people have been asked - in this brand new podcast it’s a jumping-off point into the hilarious roots and history of top-notch comedy guests. Hosts Eshaan Akbar, Nim Odedr…

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Episode 2 ft Kae Kurd 44:48

4+ y ago44:48

44:48

In this episode, the team talk about doing ‘laundry’, asian passport ages and discuss a ‘desi’ news story featuring a 123 year old man… "But...Where are you really from?" It's a question that all asian people have been asked - in this brand new podcast it’s a jumping-off point into the hilarious roots and history of top-notch comedy guests. Hosts E…

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Episode 1 ft Sadia Azmat 45:02

4+ y ago45:02

45:02

Launching this new series for BBC Asian Network, Eshaan, Sunil and Nim talk to guest Sadia Azmat… In this episode they talk about respect, public transport seating etiquette and ask Sadia the all important quickfire question “Crisps or Poppadom’s”? "But...Where are you really from?" It's a question that all asian people have been asked - in this br…

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Welcome to But...Where Are You Really From? 2:48

4+ y ago2:48

2:48

"But...Where Are You Really From?" It's a question that all asian people have been asked - in this brand new podcast we'll use it to explore the roots and history of top-notch comedy guests. Hosts Eshaan Akbar, Nim Odedra and Sunil Patel will discover just how 'Desi' our guest is through their funny, revealing personal anecdotes…l will discover jus…

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The Calm Down Industry 36:51

4+ y ago36:51

36:51

On a day to day basis, Rahat and Faarea are equally stressed out. Faarea has noticed that all these products have popped up to counter this phenomenon, forming what she has christened The Calm Down Industry. She gives Rahat the hard sell on two of her favourites, mindfulness and CBD. We’ve all heard of mindfulness, but could there be something more…

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Desi Vibes 4 (DJ Harj Matharu) 6:22

4+ y ago6:22

6:22

"Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for -fair use- for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favour of f…

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The Skin Lightening Industry 35:32

5y ago35:32

35:32

As a child, Faarea would regularly borrow Fair & Lovely from her cousins, and Rahat's grandma always had a bottle of Tibet Snow.In the UK, many of the ingredients found in these skin-lightening products are toxic and therefore illegal. But the industry is booming!In 2017, it was raking in £3.4 billion and is set to almost double by 2027. Why are th…

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Vibes 7 (UK Rap, R&B, Hip Hop, AfroBeats & Grime) - DJ Harj Matharu 22:51

5y ago22:51

22:51

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