Podcasts by Deep, Down
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 to change that.
Restaurateur Saima is living with a terminal diagnosis of stage 4 lung cancer and filmmaker Maleena lost her teenage brother to leukemia and father to a sudden heart attack.
Together, they explore their own perspective of being British Asian women dealing with death - and speak to others with a range of unique perspectives, from will writing to funerals, mental health to cultural traditions.
If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this programme you can find support at the BBC Action line for bereavement:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/4MmhHDSbdDmTpVJhBs2v4Py/information-and-support-bereavement
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Listen to Series 2 of But...Where Are You Really From? from 2020-10-29T11:19
"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 ...
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Bollywood Uncovered: Kareena Kapoor Khan from 2020-07-13T09:15
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...
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Have You Listened to Bollywood Uncovered? from 2020-07-13T09:00
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 ...
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The Biggest B: A Star is Born from 2020-07-06T09:15
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.
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Have You Listened to The Biggest B? from 2020-07-06T09:00
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 ...
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Beyond Bollywood: Janhvi Kapoor from 2020-06-29T09:15
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 pressure...
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Have You Listened to Beyond Bollywood? from 2020-06-29T09:00
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 st...
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Who Really Cares? from 2020-02-27T18:00
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 Maleen...
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Death Admin from 2020-02-20T14:35
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 lif...
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Secret Love, Hidden Loss from 2020-02-14T09:00
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 i...
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Raj’s Story. from 2020-02-06T18:15
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 w...
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Our Stories from 2020-01-30T17:12
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 ...
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Welcome to Fresh To Death! from 2020-01-29T16:43
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 u...
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Episode 6: Faitheism from 2019-12-12T06:00
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 ...
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Episode 5: Meat Me Halfway from 2019-12-12T05:00
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 ...
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Episode 4: He, She, Hijra from 2019-12-12T04:00
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-co...
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Episode 3: Smokin’ Shiva from 2019-12-12T03:00
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 sai...
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Episode 2: Let’s Talk About Sex Shakti from 2019-12-12T02:00
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 e...
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Episode 1: Inner Peace from 2019-12-12T01:00
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 tr...
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Welcome To Comic Sanskrit! from 2019-12-10T17:00
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 Pan...
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Episode 6 ft Anjili Mohindra from 2019-12-05T18:00
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 ...
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Episode 5 ft Ahir Shah from 2019-11-28T14:30
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 sto...
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Episode 4 ft Sindhu Vee from 2019-11-21T16:30
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 p...
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Episode 3 ft Nihal Arthanayake from 2019-11-14T18:30
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 h...
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Episode 2 ft Kae Kurd from 2019-11-07T10:00
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 t...
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Episode 1 ft Sadia Azmat from 2019-10-31T16:15
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 ...
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Welcome to But...Where Are You Really From? from 2019-10-31T15:55
"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. Hos...
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The Calm Down Industry from 2019-10-24T16:00
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 D...
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The Skin Lightening Industry from 2019-10-17T16:00
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-lighte...
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Sneaker Millionaires from 2019-10-10T16:00
20 year olds are making millions from their bedrooms from buying and selling the latest trainers, and even programming online bots to jump queues for the latest kicks. Meanwhile, Nike’s ‘racist...
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Generation Rent: Is There Another Way? from 2019-10-03T16:00
Will Faarea ever be able to buy a house? Or will she be renting for life? Rahat gives her a curated list of alternative options; from 3-D printed homes, shared ownership, to buying a house in Th...
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Financial Shame from 2019-09-26T16:00
Having been homeless as a teenager, Faarea gives her two cents on what causes financial shame, and how it has led her to lavish spending. Meanwhile, Rahat compares British attitudes to Norway wh...
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Challenger Banks from 2019-09-19T16:00
To kick off the series, AATM tackles challenger banks. These new, digital banks are competitors of larger well known banks, and Rahat is rooting for them. Faarea, however, doesn’t need a conveni...
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Welcome to All About The Money! from 2019-09-16T15:20
Baffled by banking, intrigued by interest rates or simply worried you’ll never have enough cash? You’ve come to the right place. Sensible spender Rahat Siddique and self-confessed splurger Faare...
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Love at Long Last from 2019-08-29T15:05
Poppy, Roya and Rubina, have talked about how they lost their virginity, how they masturbate and have even studied their vaginas during this podcast but they haven't really mentioned love or rom...
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Swipe Right For Brown Girl Sex from 2019-08-21T23:01
Having sex right now could well involve dating apps, some flirty texting, phone sex and maybe performing some porn film like moves. Poppy, Roya and Rubina have done it all.
In this episode...
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My Big Fat Asian Vagina from 2019-08-15T10:10
Rubina, Roya and Poppy were all meant to study their vaginas for this episode but guess who didn't? They talk about their findings, attempt to draw their own 'lady bits' and even give them names...
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Sexpectations from 2019-08-07T23:01
An Asian girl's sex life is often shrouded in secrecy. However Roya, Rubina and Poppy are breaking all taboos in this revealing podcast.
In this episode, Poppy, Roya and Rubina talk about ...
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Flicking Brown Beans from 2019-07-31T23:01
An Asian girl's sex life is often shrouded in secrecy. However Roya, Rubina and Poppy are breaking all taboos in this revealing podcast.
This episode is all about masturbation. A lot of gi...
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Popping Cherries from 2019-07-24T23:01
An Asian girl's sex life is often shrouded in secrecy. However Roya, Rubina and Poppy are breaking all taboos in this revealing podcast.
In the first episode they talk about how they all l...
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Welcome to Brown Girls Do It Too! from 2019-07-23T14:00
For most Asian girls, openly chatting about sex is firmly off limits. Enter Poppy, Rubina and Roya. This trio don’t hold back in lol’ing through their sexual adventures and feelings about cultur...
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Scotistan Celebrates Festivals! from 2019-07-18T16:40
Eid, Vaisakhi, Holi, Christmas or Halloween? Our three Scotistanis Taqi, Atta and Paul share their knowledge on all things Festival that Asians love/hate to celebrate. (SPOILER ALERT: They know ...
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Scotistan’s 7 Deadly ‘Asian’ Sins from 2019-07-11T16:00
Some of the annoying things Asians do deserve to be sins! Our favourite Scotistanis Taqi, Atta and Paul compile their own ‘Asian’ version of the seven deadly sins.
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Scotistanis Out and About from 2019-07-04T16:00
Listen in as our three Scotistanis Taqi, Atta and Paul share their hilarious holiday mishaps and muslas ...plus find out why a plastic water bottle is a top Asian travel accessory.
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The Scotistani in the Mirror from 2019-06-27T16:00
Monobrows, man boobs, bulging tids and beauty regimes. Our three Scottish friends; Taqi, Atta and Paul, chat frankly about male grooming habits and embarrassing body parts.
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From Scotland with Pyar from 2019-06-20T16:03
Forget Love Island! Taqi, Atta and Paul reveal their ups and downs with romance and being in love. Listen to find out which one of our trio is a romantic giraffe, which one likes to cook naked a...
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Scotistan: Man up will ye! from 2019-06-13T16:00
Taqi, Atta and Paul, our three Scotistani actors, chat about masculinity and the pressures of being a man in today's world.
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Welcome to Scotistan! from 2019-06-10T16:58
Scotistan: Meet Taqi, Atta and Paul. Aye that’s right there are Asians in Scotland...so put that in your pipe and smoke it!
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For Fast's Sake Ep 5: Eid at the End of the Tunnel from 2019-05-30T03:00
In the last ep, Yasser, Zayna and Shehz look back over their own Ramzaan's and wonder if they've made the most of it. Also comedian Sadia Azmat joins the team.
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For Fast's Sake Ep 4: Iftar Special from 2019-05-23T03:00
Yasser, Zayna and Shehz are joined by Guz Khan. They open their fasts together and discuss handling online hate, periods and builders.
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For Fast’s Sake Ep3: The Hunger Games from 2019-05-16T03:00
Now well into their fasting, how are Yasser, Shehz and Zayna finding it? Are they even able to string a sentence together?
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For Fast’s Sake Ep 2: To Fast or Not to Fast? from 2019-05-09T03:00
Find out why Zayna was the only one fasting in episode two. The team are also joined by musician Khaled Siddiq who talks about why he’s deleting his Instagram this month. The team also talk abou...
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For Fast's Sake Ep 1: Mythbusters from 2019-05-02T03:00
In a myth busting episode one, Yasser and co prepare for no food and drink during daylight hours. How do they avoid smelly breath when some say you can’t use toothpaste? What to do when hungry t...
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Welcome to For Fast's Sake from 2019-05-01T16:50
No food, no water for 19 to 20 hours. Yasser has got this...
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