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Masala Podcast

Soul Sutras·Hosted by Sangeeta Pillai·12 episodes

SocietyCultureRelationshipsSouth Asian voicesFeminist interviewsTaboo topicsDiaspora identity50-60 minStandalone episodes

Masala Podcast is creating real change in the world among its super supportive fan base of South Asian women in the UK, US, India Canada & other countries. Proudly feminist Masala Podcast is all about taboos in South Asian culture: everything from sex, sexuality, periods, menopause, porn, mental health, shame, sexual harassment & more. Masala Podcast has become synonymous with South Asian feminism, creating a real sense of community & connection for its fans. Beyond this, Masala Podcast has become a vehicle of healing for its listeners making them feel less alone in their own personal journeys.

Why listen

Masala Podcast is a candid feminist interview show hosted by Sangeeta Pillai, centered on South Asian women and the topics families often avoid. Listeners get warm, direct conversations about sexuality, shame, mental health, money, creativity, identity, and diaspora life, often with artists, comedians, founders, and cultural voices. It is a strong fit for anyone who wants conversations that feel intimate, validating, and culturally specific without being sanitized.

Episodes

1 hr 3 min
Sep 27, 2022
Live in London: With Shazia Mirza, Salma El-Wardany & Seema Anand, S4 Ep12

“What do you get when you put four of the baddest betis (daughters!) on a stage to discuss what it means to break the mould as a South Asian woman? A whole lot of love, laughter & inspiration!” Season Four of the fiercely feminist Masala Podcast ends with a brilliant season finale recorded live at … Live in London: With Shazia Mirza, Salma El-Wardany & Seema Anand, S4 Ep12 Read More »

53 min
Sep 27, 2022
Live in Germany: With Prasanna Oommen, Laxmi Manuela & Anu Ambasna , S4 Ep11

“How are we expected to present ourselves as women from South Asian culture? Together, we discuss our experiences as South Asian womxn living all over Europe and what it means to be South Asian feminists today.” The fiercely feminist Masala Podcast goes international! This very special live episode was recorded in Cologne, Germany. Sangeeta Pillai … Live in Germany: With Prasanna Oommen, Laxmi Manuela & Anu Ambasna , S4 Ep11 Read More »