Holi Ramadan Batman, It's the Easter Bunny! ~ Article 370, Vogue India, Chess Master - (A·B·C·D) Sn2 Ep1

American Born Chatty Desis (A·B·C·D)

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Episode 33:
Unpack the essence of American-born Desi life with us! Cultural curiosity meets unbridled creativity in this celebration of identity. Tradition weaves through our talk as we bask in the festive fusion of Ramadan, Easter, and Holi.
If that's not enough to whet your appetite, Indrani Ganguly, the trailblazing Indian game developer, let's us is behind the curtain on her latest creation that promises to stir your soul. We get personal, sharing the birth of a game studio and its passionate pilgrimage in crafting "The Line," a game that bears the scars and triumphs of India's partition.
From deciphering the employment odds for espionage pigeons to dissecting the impact of political endorsements on Indian cinema, our conversations go from delightfully eccentric to deeply insightful. Then get ready to have your world rocked as we pitch two formidable Aunties against each other in a hypothetical 2024 US presidential showdown. Kamala Harris and Nikki Haley might just bring the spice to the political scene, and we've got the watch clock ticking.
Curtains close on this vibrant escapade with a tribute to the extraordinary: eight-year-old chess prodigy Aswath Kaushik. We tip our hats to this young master's monumental win over a grandmaster, signifying a shift in the intellectual tides for tomorrow's geniuses. So, join us for a journey through culture, reflection, and celebration—where the flavors of life are as complex and delightful as a checkerboard drenched in chutney.
Show Notes:
Sandeep Parikh X: https://twitter.com/sandeepparikh?lang=en
Sandeep Parikh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandeepparikh/
Omar Najam X: https://twitter.com/OmarNajam
Omar Najam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omarnajamfilm/
Indrani Ganguly: https://indrani.me/
Duronto Games: https://durontogames.com/
Nonagon Dice: https://nonagondice.com/
Vogue India article/"Console Sisters" https://twitter.com/nonagondice/status/1765419119095218479
Confused #1/Astronaut Secret Wedding: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/why-actor-lena-kept-marriage-with-gaganyaan-astronaut-captain-prasanth-balakrishnan-nair-a-secret-5143856
Confused #2/Detained Spy Pigeon: https://nbc24.com/news/offbeat/pigeon-detained-for-8-months-on-espionage-suspicions-finally-released-china-india-mumbai-peta-animal-hospital-bombay-police-warfare-military-unit-open-water-racing-pakistan-kashmir-modi#
Confused #3/Article 370 & Presidential Progaganda: https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/pm-narendra-modi-asks-people-to-watch-yami-gautams-article-370-actor-reacts-101708423090458.html
Desi of the Week: Aswath Kaushik https://www.chess.com/news/view/8-year-old-ashwath-kaushik-beats-chess-grandmaster-sets-new-record
Producer: Anand Shah & Kaylin Mahoney
Technical Director & Sound Designer: Delvan Neville
Executive Producers: Sandeep Parikh & Anand Shah
Editor: Kaylin Mahoney
Music by Harshal Sisodia, Jasvir Singh & Maulik Zaveri

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Chapters

1. Holi Ramadan Batman, It's the Easter Bunny! ~ Article 370, Vogue India, Chess Master - (A·B·C·D) Sn2 Ep1 (00:00:00)

2. ABCD Intro (00:00:01)

3. Episode 32 Rundown (00:00:58)

4. DesiQuest Updates (00:02:27)

5. Thank you to our Patreons & EF Patreon Updates (00:04:19)

6. EffinFunny Movie Club Updates (00:05:45)

7. Ramadan Mubarak! (00:07:37)

8. What's Got Us Confused Story #1 - Secret Astronaut Wedding (00:08:07)

9. Was this just a ploy to not have to throw a big wedding? (00:11:35)

10. What's Got Us Confused Story #2 - India Releases Chinese Spy Pigeon after 8 Months of Detainment (00:13:18)

11. Do we do lock up other animals for spying too? (00:16:15)

12. What's Got Us Confused Story #3 - Modi Endorses the movie 'Article 370' (00:19:20)

13. What if Richard Nixon's favorite movie was 'All The President's Men'? (00:23:48)

14. Auntie vs. Auntie Watch 2024 (00:26:25)

15. What time is it on the clock for Auntie vs. Auntie Watch? (00:31:15)

16. Indrani Ganguly (Desis & Dragons, Nonagon Dice) Interview (00:33:45)

17. Indrani recently featured in Vogue India (00:35:06)

18. Duronto Games Studio discussion (00:36:41)

19. Game Studio and Cultural Reflections (00:37:09)

20. Indrani's new game, "The Line" (00:38:38)

21. Episode Game: This vs. That (00:40:56)

22. Round 1: Chai vs. Coffee (00:41:32)

23. Round 2: Sitar vs. Guitar (00:42:27)

24. Round 3: Bollywood vs. Hollywood (00:43:23)

25. Round 4: Polytheism vs. Monotheism (00:45:09)

26. Round 5: Ketchup vs. Chutney (00:47:15)

27. Full Interview with Indrani on EF Patreon (00:49:51)

28. Episode Game #2: Holi Ramadan Batman, It's the Easter Bunny! (aka 2 Lies and a 1 Truth) (00:50:52)

29. Cultural Celebrations and Traditions (00:52:09)

30. 3 "Facts" on Holi (00:54:42)

31. Full Game with Sandeep & Omar on EF Patreon (00:57:29)

32. Desi of the Week: Aswath Kaushik (00:58:00)

33. Episode Wrap-Up (01:00:43)

34. Show Credits and Farewell Statement (01:04:43)