The South Asian Studies at Stanford (SASS) Podcast features conversations between the Center for South Asia at Stanford and guests who have a connection to Stanford as faculty, staff, students, or alumni. The podcasts feature a wide range of topics, ranging from poetry to politics, from manuscript collecting to music, from business to Bollywood. Every podcast consists of an informal and informative conversation about South Asia and its meaning in the world, in our lives, and at Stanford.
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"Drinks. Friends. Television." Welcome! Each season of our podcast we will pick a show that one of us has seen and thinks the other should watch. Our format is meant to be informal and fun so we will be drinking (responsibly) as we chat. We really hope you will listen and come along on our journey.
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Finance, debt, and artistic entrepreneurship
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41:33Lalita du Perron talks to Shanthi Senthe of the University of Windsor Law School about her former life as a corporate lawyer, her current life as a scholar of law and business, and her experiences doing fieldwork in Sri Lanka.
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text us if... "I mean, it's not the kind of job you can just go to HR and give your notice." - Beth Boland In this episode: SnS solves the case, quiet dumb, & a legal upgrade In other news, DJ Remix Original episode air date 05/12/2019 please visit https://www.patreon.com/Sasspod/redeem/1785B to get a free 3 month membership! publishing regular wee…
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text us if... "He stole, you lied, and I still can't borrow the neighbor's Internet." - Sarah Hill In this episode: boundaries, borders, & safe words In other news, Annie's a f*ck-up Original episode air date 05/05/2019 please visit https://www.patreon.com/Sasspod/redeem/1785B to get a free 3 month membership! publishing regular weekly episodes eve…
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text us if... "I haven't found him yet. But there's always someone out there that needs to save his own ass, right?" - Agent Turner In this episode: hostage tolls, white with a side of white, and "ugh Annie" X's too many In other news, liars gonna lie Original episode air date 04/28/2019 please visit https://www.patreon.com/Sasspod/redeem/1785B to …
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SPOTLIGHT on Linda Ugelow (re-release)
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1:22:15text us if... Message from the creators: Hi Everyone, Unfortunately we had some scheduling difficulties this month and will not be able to release a new Spotlight episode. We are re-releasing our first ever Spotlight, featuring Linda Ugelow. For those of you who are new to the show, please. give a listen, as Linda has a wealth of knowledge when it …
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text us if... "Did you come to steal my baby like you stole my husband?" - Nancy In this episode: mathing, forgetting fake cancer, & no new friends In other news, what's worse than wet socks? Original episode air date 04/21/2019 please visit https://www.patreon.com/Sasspod/redeem/1785B to get a free 3 month membership! publishing regular weekly epi…
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text us if... You've heard the term "dubby" before "Stupid thing is... I can't live without her." - Dean In this episode: solid as aluminum foil, dude audacity, & onlyGrans In other news, a candid chat about Lisa's disposal Original episode air date 04/14/2019 please visit https://www.patreon.com/Sasspod/redeem/1785B to get a free 3 month membershi…
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Technological transformations and job losses in the textile mills of Mumbai
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40:26Lalita du Perron welcomes Sumeet Mhaskar to discuss his Fulbright Fellowship in the Department of Anthropology at Stanford and his book project on the changing job landscape in the textile mills of Mumbai.
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text us if... "You look good behind that desk... Hell, you'd look so much better on top of it." - Rio In this episode: parenting wins/fails, diversified portfolios, & dong fog with a side of flared anus In other news, can a f*ck buddy play you? text us! Original episode air date 04/07/2019 please visit https://www.patreon.com/Sasspod/redeem/1785B t…
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text us if... "Or they're both just king-sized bags of d*cks" - Sadie In this episode: steamy secrets, the shovel scale, and S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G In other news, we interrupt this episode to get Agnes first aid Original episode air date 03/31/2019 please visit https://www.patreon.com/Sasspod/redeem/1785B to get a free 3 month membership! publishing regul…
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text us if... Dr. Ka Tonya McGirt is a Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW, CCHt who has expertise in many areas, such as Trauma and PTSD, Life Coaching, & Sex Therapy, just to name a few. This is our second episode with Dr. K and we delved deeper into the things that matter to us! We had such a fun and informative conversation with Dr. K, e…
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text us if... "Like "Scarface" level carnage" - Annie In this episode: extreme coping, fantasy v. reality, & deadbeats In other news, practical solutions to impractical problems... Original episode air date 03/24/2019 please visit https://www.patreon.com/Sasspod/redeem/1785B to get a free 3 month membership! publishing regular weekly episodes every…
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GOOD GIRLS You Have Reached the Voicemail of Leslie Peterson
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GOOD GIRLS Slow Down, Children at Play
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1:39:26text us if... "I saved her life. It wasn't God or the church or any of those thoughts and prayers. It was me. And you say you don't know who I am. Well, let me introduce myself. I'm the crazy-ass bitch that robbed a grocery store to save her child and protect her family. Your child and your family. I'm that bitch. Nice to meet ya. And you're welcom…
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text us if... "Wait. He's not dead?" - Beth Boland In this episode: bloody mugs, bloody rugs, and bloody tips In other news, Lisa wants to vomit Original episode air date 03/03/2019 please visit https://www.patreon.com/Sasspod/redeem/1785B to get a free 3 month membership! publishing regular weekly episodes every other week through the holidays unt…
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Lalita du Perron welcomes scholar and dancer Preethi Ramaprasad to talk about their joint work on consent and dance, and Ramaprasad’s upcoming performed and curated art shows. As You Are - Sept, 12-14, BAMHouse, Oakland, tickets here When Eyes Speak Oct 11-12, Joe Goode Annex, tickets here
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text us if... The creators of "2Broke2Joke" are back! This time, they are giving us all the deets on their newest creation, "Handfellas", some insider peeks, and what the future may hold for these puppet parodies. You definitely do not want to skip this episode! Follow Handfellas IG @Handfellas TikTok @Handfellas YT @Handfellas please visit https:/…
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text us if... "You wanna be the king, you gotta kill the king. This stuff is medieval, darling." - Rio In this episode: car fries, how to lose respect in 10 seconds, & thank Danny for Annie! In other news, what would you eat from under the seat? Original episode air date 04/30/2018 please visit https://www.patreon.com/Sasspod/redeem/1785B to get a …
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text us if... "What if the bad people made all that up so the good people never get anything good?" - Beth Boland In this episode: wtf, wtf, & wtf In other news, wtf! Original episode air date 04/23/2018 please visit https://www.patreon.com/Sasspod/redeem/1785B to get a free 3 month membership! publishing regular weekly episodes every other week th…
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text us if... In this month's Spotlight episode, we chat with Michela, who shares with us what it is like to be the mother of child with a rare disease. Most of us have probably never even heard of Hirschsprung's (HIRSH-sproongz) disease, which is a condition that affects the large intestine (colon) and causes problems with passing stool. The condi…
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text us if... "It's a spa. Everybody's naked, yo!" - Annie Marks In this episode: Shopping while poor, Gangster HR, & bunk beds in the kitchen? In other news, is Jheri doing ok? Original episode air date 04/16/2018 please visit https://www.patreon.com/Sasspod/redeem/1785B to get a free 3 month membership! publishing regular weekly episodes every ot…
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text us if... "Okay. Are you a drug lord? Are you running a prostitution ring?" - Dean Boland In this episode: edible grapes, a not stakeout tips, & "handling it" In other news, Agnes loses her sh*t Original episode air date 04/09/2018 please visit https://www.patreon.com/Sasspod/redeem/1785B to get a free 3 month membership! publishing regular wee…
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text us if... Dr. Ka Tonya McGirt is a Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW, CCHt who has expertise in many areas, such as Trauma and PTSD, Life Coaching, & Sex Therapy, just to name a few. We talked about the importance of loving ourselves and how much representation matters. We had such a fun and informative conversation with Dr. K, especia…
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text us if... "This isn't Mary Kay! You can't just serve a bitch a mini-muffin and invite her to join you in a life of crime." - Ruby Hill In this episode: fake prizes from faker companies, cult formations, and not enough Rio In other news, Jungle Book > Man Original episode air date 04/02/2018 please visit https://www.patreon.com/Sasspod/redeem/17…
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text us if... "This ain't the Girl Scouts. You can't give the cookies back." - Rio In this episode: 'Yo' SNS raps, Peeing our pants for cash, & Lisa is... medicated In other news, Boozy call > Booty call Original episode air date 03/26/2018 please visit https://www.patreon.com/Sasspod/redeem/1785B to get a free 3 month membership! publishing regula…
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text us if... "Oh, so this is like an "I'm sorry I tried to r*pe you" cake?" - Annie Marks In this episode: Rio's list, loser behavior, and the WIA In other news, Cricket > Boomer Original episode air date 03/19/2018 please visit https://www.patreon.com/Sasspod/redeem/1785B to get a free 3 month membership! publishing regular weekly episodes every …
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text us if... "Instilling, Building, & Stealing!" On this episode of Sass n Sips Spotlight, we chat with Cal “GameFace” Lee, who is the Co Host of the Baseline NBA Podcast. Originally born in Brooklyn NY, & raised In South Florida, Cal comes from a Jamaican family. He grew up during the start and rise of Hip Hop & was an emcees and rhymer in high s…
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MAFS Season 1 Eps 1(Matchmaking) & 2 (The Weddings) Bonus Re-release
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1:36:56text us if... In this bonus series, we break down the reality series "Married At First Sight" In this episode: the opposite of genuine is not un-genuine, sneaky porn, and a tangent roller coaster. in other news, this show is a train wreck and we are all aboard. Are you?? Original air date: 07/08/2014 please visit https://www.patreon.com/Sasspod/red…
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text us if... "You always have a choice" - Beth Boland In this episode: a social media mystery, gun safety, & movie shaming In other news, Lisa is tangled in red string Original episode air date 03/12/2018 please visit https://www.patreon.com/Sasspod/redeem/1785B to get a free 3 month membership! publishing regular weekly episodes every other week …
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Lalita du Perron talks to Amrit Deol of Fresno State University about her project on the Ghaddar party and Sikh diasporic history, and her future work on life in the borderlands.By Center for South Asia
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text us if... "Hostage peen" - Ruby Hill In this episode: ransom, breaking & visiting, and lasagna In other news, what country would you defect to? Original episode air date 03/05/2018 please visit https://www.patreon.com/Sasspod/redeem/1785B to get a free 3 month membership! publishing regular weekly episodes every other week through the holidays …
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text us if... "I'm gonna take a shower. I smell like booze and crime" - Beth Boland In this episode: perfect for porn, hot gang members, & everything that's wrong with healthcare in one scene. In other news, we'll get our sh*it together next time. Hopefully. Original episode air date 02/26/2018 please visit https://www.patreon.com/Sasspod/redeem/17…
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Part 2 - Wisdom, kindness, and designing your life
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28:35Lalita du Perron talks to Stanford Life Design Fellow Deepak Ramola in this 2-part episode, about what it means to be a wisdom historian, an artist, and a writer, while we try to figure out why grandmothers are always so wise! Over the last 15 years, Deepak has worked at the intersection of wisdom and lifelong learning through his organization Proj…
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SPOTLIGHT on The "Abortionfluencer"
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1:53:08text us if... This episode we had the pleasure of getting to know Colleen, AKA The "Abortionfluencer"! Colleen has been a reproductive rights advocate for over 25 years. Currently living in Denver, CO, & a healthcare worker by day, she hopes to help, educate, & fight to get our rights back! Find Colleen: https://linktr.ee/theabortionfluencer https:…
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text us if... In this recap episode, we chat about what we dug up about how the show may have ended and we also talk about what drove us crazy and what show we plan to cover next! please visit https://www.patreon.com/Sasspod/redeem/1785B to get a free 3 month membership! publishing regular weekly episodes every other week through the holidays until…
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text us if... "Hard to believe it's finally happening after all this time, huh?" - Sam In this episode: old flames, new flames, and an actual fire In other news, this was the last episode made and we still have so many questions! Original episode air date 10/25/2006 Watch Reunion https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF02F5DE9EADBA7AF&si=FIJhtxFVrJkYh…
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text us if... "For the first time in my life I'm sure my life would've been better if I had never met you" - Will In this episode: court battles, virtues of patience, & duffel bag confessionals In other news, they were on a break!!! Original episode air date 10/18/2006 Watch Reunion https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF02F5DE9EADBA7AF&si=FIJhtxFVrJ…
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Part 1 - Wisdom, kindness, and designing your life
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32:30Lalita du Perron talks to Stanford Life Design Fellow Deepak Ramola in this 2-part episode, about what it means to be a wisdom historian, an artist, and a writer, while we try to figure out why grandmothers are always so wise! Over the last 15 years, Deepak has worked at the intersection of wisdom and lifelong learning through his organization Proj…
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text us if... "Jenna, you're an actress. Act like a mom" - Aaron In this episode: incoming and outgoing spouses, hunting accidents, medical maladies. In other news, the do's and don'ts of blaming kids Original episode air date 10/18/2006 Watch Reunion https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF02F5DE9EADBA7AF&si=FIJhtxFVrJkYht_1 please visit https://www.…
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text us if... This month, our Spotlight shines on Relationship Therapist, Mentor & Groovy Gran, Janet Eileen Simpson! Janet has a diverse professional background with over 30 years of experience in education, counseling/psychotherapy, and holistic practices. She has 10 years of experience in counseling, specializing in Relationship Therapy and psyc…
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text us if... "Not you guys. You're all in this together and when one of you goes down, you're all gonna go down." - Detective Marjorino In this episode: coincidences, fake outs, & big secrets In other news, more confusion... Original episode air date 10/11/2006 Watch Reunion https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF02F5DE9EADBA7AF&si=FIJhtxFVrJkYht_1 …
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text us if... "Why Craig Brewster isn't rotting in jail right now for murdering his wife?" - Rachel Scofield In this episode: more filling in the blanks, more surprises, & a lot of nonsense In other news, we are just so conflicted with this show! Original episode air date 12/15/2005 Watch Reunion https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF02F5DE9EADBA7AF…
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Lalita du Perron talks to Vidyani Suryadevara of the Stanford School of Medicine on her work on healthy aging, the benefits of dance, and the Stanford Heritage Dance Series. Read the Stanford Report article on the transformative power of dance in health.By Center for South Asia
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text us if... Welcome to Potluck, where everyone brings the dish! Today we are talking about boobs, and how almost every facet of life stems from this conversation. Our guests include Reign and Dustin. Please be sure to visit their links (below) and support them as well! Reign https://reignvox.com/links Dustin https://linktr.ee/therewatchrecap plea…
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text us if... "Pascal, don't get on that plane" - Aaron In this episode: animal chat, too much coincidence (even for this show), & some new suspicions In other news, his name is Peter, not Tom... SMH Original episode air date 12/08/2005 Watch Reunion https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF02F5DE9EADBA7AF&si=FIJhtxFVrJkYht_1 please visit https://www.p…
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text us if... "The night that Will Malloy killed Dad, he killed her too. Killed all of us " - Kenny Marjorino In this episode: lots of plot twists, things we have definitely not done in the mail, and some nods to our coverage of The Real World In other news, this episode is like "Survivor: Thanksgiving" Original episode air date 12/1/2005 Watch Reu…
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text us if... "We call it 'recon', makes us sound cooler" - Will In this episode: new, relationships, new babies, & new businesses... In other news, soooo much NO in this episode... Original episode air date 11/17/2005 Watch Reunion https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF02F5DE9EADBA7AF&si=FIJhtxFVrJkYht_1 please visit https://www.patreon.com/Sasspod…
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text us if... On this episode of Spotlight, we get to know more about our friend Sambaza, and how he got into podcasting! He is passionate about podcasting and speaking about his podcast. He is a student of the art of podcasting and discovering the layers that are attached to it. Having been nominated as a Diasporan podcaster of the year and work i…
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text us if... "Do you keep everybody waiting like this or just the people you're trying to break?" - Jenna In this episode: not so mystery boyfriends, more death, & secret option 3: the fake out In other news, keep your mouth shut! Original episode air date 11/10/2005 Watch Reunion https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF02F5DE9EADBA7AF&si=FIJhtxFVrJk…
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Guest host Anuradha Bhasin talks to Halima Kazem about her work on gender apartheid in Afghanistan and her role in the Stanford Program in Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Follow Halima on X at @halimakazem.By Center for South Asia
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