Best S P Jayaraj Podcasts (2024)

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NYMM 0.5 A Couple Queer Origins. Featuring Chandra, Budh and Urvasi. 51:28

5d ago51:28

51:28

Today we are excited to welcome our old friend Kari Kusek to the show. Kari and Azure are taken on a surprise trip back to some of the earliest Mahabharata stories that precede where we started on episode 1. We explore 3 (of the many) examples of queerness in Hindu Mythology. Also featuring the moon, some tree spirits, and suddenly having boobs. Wh…

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NYMM 11: ‘Why are Teenagers Warring with my Kingdom?’ Featuring the Pandavas and Drupada. 52:39

20d ago52:39

52:39

Aaron Bodling joins us to hear the story of Drupada as he is attacked by the Kuru clan. Drupada is a good king who has ruled by the wisdom he has gained from his guru, so he has no idea why a bunch of teenagers are leading an army against him. Aaron and Azure love the flashback and different version of Drupada's daughter/son Shikhandi. Satish is th…

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NYMM 10: My Arrows are Bigger than Your Arrows. Featuring Arjuna and Karna. 1:27:06

1M ago1:27:06

1:27:06

We welcome Shanan Custer to tell her the story of the exhibition. Drona wants to show off all he has taught his students, to bring unity to the Kuru clan and dazzle everyone with Arjuna's unparalleled skill. It doesn't go well. ☹️ Shannan expects the grudge match between Bheem and Duryhodana to be what ruins everything. Azure has specific questions…

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NYMM 09: The Jungle Kid with Mad Skills. Featuring Drona and Ekalavya. 28:33

2M ago28:33

28:33

For this episode we continue our adventure with Nick Mroczek by introducing him to Ekalavya, the forest kid with archery skills that inexplicably are better than Arjuna's. He claims Drona taught him, but what is the real truth? Nick is skeptical of Ekalavya's methods, and Azure is disgusted with Drona's actions to keep his promise to Arjuna. What d…

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NYMM 08: The Man Named "Bucket." Featuring Drona and Arjuna. 1:04:26

2M ago1:04:26

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For this episode we welcome Nick Mroczek and introduce him to the pivotal character, Drona. We also meet Kripa and Kripi. ALL of whom were born without mothers! Bizarre right?!?! Nick 'enjoys' all the splurging. Azure loves the name 'Bucket.' What do you think of Drona so far? Let us know in the comments section of the episode page. https://spjayar…

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NYMM 07: The Man With The Golden Chest. Featuring Karna and Parashuram. 1:21:47

3M ago1:21:47

1:21:47

For this episode we welcome Mike Hallenbeck and tell him the origin story of Karna, one of the Mahabharata's leading characters. We first visit Karna in a previous incarnation and decide he was wearing a magical 'croissant' armor when fighting Nara and Narayana. We explore the caste system of the Mahabharat through Karna's inability to find a teach…

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NYMM 06: Murderous Cousins and Reptilian Ancestors. Featuring Bheem and Duryodhana 1:29:44

3M ago1:29:44

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For this episode we welcome childrens book author Peter Pearson and tell him of the Pandavas meeting the Kauravas, and the beginning of the deadly rivalry between Duryodhana and Bheema. We once again dive into the theories of celibacy and brain power, and question why the wives fight for who gets to join Pandu on the funeral pyre. Satish tells the …

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NYMM 05: The Five Godly Babies and the Butter Born Boys. Featuring Pandu, Kunti, and Gandhari. 1:08:40

4M ago1:08:40

1:08:40

For this episode we welcome writer Evan Kingston and tell him the origin of the Pandavas and the Kauravas. Satish tells the story of his favorite half-celibate, half-sex-crazy couple, Evan is not into buying Vayu's impressiveness because of his own biases against wind, and Azure is proud of Madri's divine threesome. Which god or goddess would you l…

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NYMM 04: Always Blink When Sexing a Sage. Featuring Satyavati, Vyasa, and Ghandari. 1:10:07

4M ago1:10:07

1:10:07

Kate Shuknecht joins us to hear the tragic fate of Vichitravirya, and how Satyavati and Bheeshma argue on how to continue the bloodline. They discover a solution in Satyavati's secret son. Kate is sympathetic to kings and their responsibilities, and Azure, Kate, and Satish wishes Vyasa could have done something to mask his odor before sexy-time. Sa…

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NYMM 03: The Most Stubborn Man in the Universe. Featuring Bheeshma and Amba. 1:11:11

4M ago1:11:11

1:11:11

For this episode we welcome Aaron Fiskrataz and tell him the story of Bheeshma sticking to his vow, even if it means the end of the world. We hear how the powerless princess Amba is as relentless in taking matters into her own hands and is prepared to spend 2 lifetimes to get her revenge. Aaron is not surprised by Bheeshma's 'stick-to-itness.' and …

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NYMM 02: The King, His River Queens and the Son Who Gives It All Up. Featuring Shantanu, Ganga, and Satyavati. 1:07:25

5M ago1:07:25

1:07:25

For this episode we welcome musician Rhiannon Fiskradatz and tell her the story of the tortured King Shantanu who only manages to catch a single break because of his devoted demigod son. Rhiannon needs moments of silence after Ganga seemingly murders her own children, and yells in defense of Bheeshma keeping his heritage. How surprised were you to …

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NYMM 00: Season 1 trailer 1:01

5M ago1:01

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Welcome to the first season of Not Your Mother's Mahabharata! Each episode you will hear Satish P. Jayaraj casually tell stories from the epic Indian work, The Mahabharata to his wife Azure Anderson and a special guest. You, dear listener, are treated to their entertainingly honest first reactions. The conversational approach allows variations of t…

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NYMM 01: The Old Man and the Young Fish Lady. Featuring Parasha, Satyavati, Vyasa and Ganesha 1:06:18

5M ago1:06:18

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In this first episode Satish and Azure welcome Mindy Mejia. While Satish tells the origin story of Vyasa, the author of the Mahabharata, Mindy and Azure can't help to draw connections to Seinfeld and Twilight. Satish recalls his grandfather telling him the story of how the epic was first written down by Ganesha, and Mindy is fascinated with how Vya…

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Not Your Mother's Mahabharata

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NYMM 0.5 A Couple Queer Origins. Featuring Chandra, Budh and Urvasi. 51:28

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NYMM 11: ‘Why are Teenagers Warring with my Kingdom?’ Featuring the Pandavas and Drupada. 52:39

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NYMM 10: My Arrows are Bigger than Your Arrows. Featuring Arjuna and Karna. 1:27:06

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NYMM 09: The Jungle Kid with Mad Skills. Featuring Drona and Ekalavya. 28:33

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NYMM 08: The Man Named "Bucket." Featuring Drona and Arjuna. 1:04:26

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NYMM 07: The Man With The Golden Chest. Featuring Karna and Parashuram. 1:21:47

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NYMM 06: Murderous Cousins and Reptilian Ancestors. Featuring Bheem and Duryodhana 1:29:44

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NYMM 05: The Five Godly Babies and the Butter Born Boys. Featuring Pandu, Kunti, and Gandhari. 1:08:40

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NYMM 04: Always Blink When Sexing a Sage. Featuring Satyavati, Vyasa, and Ghandari. 1:10:07

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NYMM 03: The Most Stubborn Man in the Universe. Featuring Bheeshma and Amba. 1:11:11

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NYMM 02: The King, His River Queens and the Son Who Gives It All Up. Featuring Shantanu, Ganga, and Satyavati. 1:07:25

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NYMM 00: Season 1 trailer 1:01

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NYMM 01: The Old Man and the Young Fish Lady. Featuring Parasha, Satyavati, Vyasa and Ganesha 1:06:18

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