Shows
Mango TimeHoli HullabalooIn this episode, we dive into Holi festivities, free speech on college campuses, and the rising tide of xenophobic rhetoric online.
2025-03-1632 min
2025-03-1134 min
Mango TimeSwades and Civic CinemaNeil and Rohit discuss the 2004 film, Swades, and the role of civic engagement in South Asian cinema.
2025-02-1655 min
Mango TimeCensorship and India's CBFCNeil and Rohit discuss the recent blocking of Santosh from being screened in Indian theaters and examine the history of India's Central Board of Film Certification.
2025-02-0254 min
Mango TimeRise of the BroligarchyNeil and Rohit discuss the history and rise of oligarchies and their influence on the public sector.
2025-01-2640 min
2025-01-1959 min
Mango TimeSouth Asian Films of 2024In this special episode, Neil and the Rohit(s), yes plural, discuss the top South Asian films of 2024.
2025-01-1254 min
Mango TimeMedia Literacy and ElectionsNeil sits down with Mareena Emran, a Content Specialist at Meta with experience in content curation at BuzzFeed and Amazon, to discuss the potential influence of online user-generated content on the recent election.
2024-11-171h 08
Mango TimeElection AftermathIn this special episode, Neil and Rohit examine the recent U.S. presidential election results, delving into its impact on the working class, marginalized communities, and the role of online media in shaping public opinion.
2024-11-101h 26
Mango TimeThe Rise of Anti-Indian Sentiment in CanadaNeil and Rohit unpack Canada’s recent anti-Asian Indian legislation, tracing its historical roots in minority scapegoating and exploring data that reveals a troubling rise in anti-Indian sentiment across North America.
2024-10-2753 min
Mango TimeDebunking "Strong Man" LeadershipNeil and Rohit explore the historical roots of populism, examining its impacts on South Asian contexts and its potential influence on the upcoming US election.
2024-10-1349 min
Mango TimeSouth Asians as ChangemakersNeil and Rohit explore the rich history and data showcasing the rising influence of South Asian Americans as key changemakers in the civic arena.
2024-09-2939 min
Mango TimeSouth Asian Voting Trends in AmericaNeil and Rohit discuss the voting trends of South Asians in America, its history, identity politics, and the power of the South Asian vote.
2024-09-2328 min
Mango TimeMommala v. DonaldoNeil and Rohit discuss the second 2024 presidential debate, misinformation, and the upcoming election.
2024-09-1634 min
Mango TimeDecolonizing Media Perceptions of South AsiaNeil and Rohit cover how colonial theory has shaped media perceptions of South Asia and steps forward to decolonize these misconceptions through television, film, and art.
2024-09-1038 min
Mango TimeReturn of the NRI KidsAfter two years, Neil and Rohit sit down to discuss the next phase of the podcast and growing up Asian-Indian in the US.
2024-09-1042 min
Mango TimeAsian-American IdentitiesIn this pod, Iris Li discusses her work with The Blanket Identity -- a platform that covers stories on the creative identity of Asian-Americans in the US.The Blanket Identity: https://theblanketidentity.github.io/
2022-06-221h 18
Mango TimeEntering the Workforce Post GradIn this pod, Albert discusses his first year working as a UX designer in startups and the corporate sector.
2022-06-051h 11
Mango TimeOnwardIn this pod, Rohit Barichello and I reflect on our past four years in college and the next steps.
2022-05-301h 21
Mango TimeMango Time Shorts | Thoughts On Euphoria Season 2In this short, Rohit Vaidyula and I discuss season two of Euphoria...--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/neil-potnis/support
2022-03-0318 min
Mango TimeAyo, MrCazden!In this pod, I catch up with Cazden and talk about filmmaking and his work on Creator Camp.
2022-02-081h 02
Mango TimeMango Time Shorts | Thoughts On Arctic Texas & Big Mouth Season 5In our first Mango Time short episode, Rohit Vaidyula and I discuss yet another Texas winter storm and the shows we're watching bundled up indoors...--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/neil-potnis/support
2022-02-0414 min
Mango TimeSelf-Care, Dogs, and Pesky FliesIn this pod, Nikhil Baliga discusses his work on mental health organizations.
2022-01-121h 25
Mango TimeInfluencing Productivity on TikTokIn this pod, I talk to Rhea Bhat and discuss her growth as a content creator on TikTok where she has amassed over 90k followers giving college and lifestyle tips.
2021-07-1751 min
Mango TimeGetting Started as a Stand-Up ComicA couple of months ago, I released a film with Alex Gonzales, one of the funniest and creatively passionate people I know. In this pod, I had the chance to catch up with him and discuss his pursuit as a stand-up comic.
2021-06-141h 36
Mango TimeMango Time | 2021 UpdateHere's an update on the next couple of months regarding the pod. Thanks for all the support y'all have shown and Happy New Year!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/neil-potnis/support
2021-01-0201 min
Mango Time5000 Listeners SpecialWe recently passed 5000 listeners for the Mango Time podcast! Thanks to everyone who’s tuned in these past 2 years! Here’s a special Q&A from the OGs.
2020-12-1542 min
Mango TimeLet's Just TalkIn this pod, Rohit Barichello, Adhrit Srivastav, and I let loose form the 2020 election stress, sip on some mango juice, and just talk.
2020-11-0558 min
2020-10-3052 min
Mango TimeDebate SmackdownIn this pod, Rohit Barichello and I discuss the first 2020 Presidential debate.
2020-10-0248 min
Mango TimeJust Going For ItIn this pod, Mareena Emran and I discuss her work with media outlets such as Buzzfeed News and Muslim, the current state of American journalism, and Rohit and I give a brief update on the CERTS Act and COVID-19 vaccine.
2020-09-221h 23
Mango TimeAll Things ConsideredIn this pod, Nathaniel Jok and I discuss the past five months of the COVID lockdown and mental health during a pandemic.
2020-09-021h 14
Mango TimeState of the EverythingIn this pod, Rohit Vaidyula and I break down the university approach towards COVID-19 and Rohit Barichello and I discuss the current state of politics.
2020-08-141h 09
Mango TimeGetting Involved In PoliticsIn this pod, Chris Pino and I discuss getting involved in politics at an early age, his work on the Sri Preston Kulkarni campaign, working in Congress, and being a Biden National Delegate.
2020-07-0836 min
Mango TimeAirbender's ImpactIn this pod, Abrar Chowdhury, Ricardo Gonzalez, and I discuss the cultural resurgence of Avatar: The Last Airbender and its Hinduism and Buddhism influences.
2020-06-1858 min
Mango TimeDesigning for ImpactIn this pod, Michael Sanchez and I discuss the social impact of human-centered design, design-thinking proliferation, his experience working with YMCA and DFA, and how student housing can be improved on campus.
2020-06-1059 min
Mango TimeAmerica's RealityIn this pod, Joel Anyanti and I discuss racial injustice and inequality in America.
2020-06-0340 min
Mango TimeClone Wars: The Final SeasonIn this pod, Joel Somich, Arnav Mohanty, and I discuss the final season of our childhood show, Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
2020-05-071h 00
Mango TimeCattywampusIn this pod, Akshay Prabhakar and I talk about the effectiveness of advocating for social change at a young age, the power of grassroots movements, and the various fields in social impact beyond politics.
2020-03-071h 06
Mango TimeDeveloping IdeologiesIn this pod, Aabha Singh and I talk about pursuing our passions at an early age, the repetitiveness of generational conflict, politics, and our developing ideology on work.
2020-02-0852 min
Mango TimeThe MandalorianIn this episode, Joel Somich, Abrar Chowdhury, and I discuss the first season of The Mandalorian.
2019-12-3147 min
Mango TimeStar Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerIn this episode, Joel Somich and I share our thoughts on the final installment of the Skywalker saga.
2019-12-2458 min
Mango TimeA Culture of Our OwnAkaash Nair and I talk about Indian representation in varying artistic fields, growing up Indian in America, and our journey in the arts, entertainment, and public service.
2019-11-1755 min
Mango TimeDisney's Star WarsIn this pod, Joel, Daniel, and I discuss Disney's episodic installments to the Star Wars universe.
2019-08-2352 min
Mango TimeCNN's WWE RawIn this pod, Rohit and I cover both nights of the second round of democratic debates. We discuss CNN's WWE Raw debate format and break down candidates' policy proposals.
2019-08-031h 40
2019-07-0955 min
Mango TimePolitical TheaterIn this pod, Rohit Barichello and I break down the first round of Democratic debates.
2019-07-021h 10
Mango TimeFantasiaIn this pod, I sit down with Diego Mena, an aspiring musician, and discuss his new album and experience making music at a young age.
2019-06-0632 min
Mango TimeAI and Its RealityIn this pod, I talk to Rohit Vaidyula and discuss artificial intelligence and its misconceptions.
2019-05-0533 min
2019-01-0543 min
Mango TimeMango Time | Vote 2018 - Centennial Voting ProjectWelcome to the podcast where we sip on mango juice and talk about various topics! In this pod I talk to Abrar Chowdhury and Rohit Vaidyula and discuss the voting project we worked on in the past month and how we helped register voters...--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/neil-potnis/support
2018-10-1357 min
Mango TimeWorking on a Congressional CampaignWelcome to the podcast where we sip on mango juice and talk about various topics! In this pod I talk to Shoumik Dabir, who is currently working on Sri Preston Kulkarni's congressional campaign.
2018-10-0929 min
Mango TimeMission Impossible: FalloutIn this pod, Abrar and I discuss the hype surrounding the latest Mission Impossible film.
2018-08-0248 min
2018-07-2433 min
Mango TimeStorytimeAdhrit, Rohit, and I sip on some mango juice and share stories in the first episode of Mango Time, an outlet for aspiring creatives.
2018-07-1052 min