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World YWCA's PodcastEp 4: Building a Movement: Lessons from the work of activists who have kept their reach and impact ongoing from Kenya and Belarus.CW/TW: Domestic violence, violation of women's rights, pro-life organisations, gender-based violence, mental health.In this final episode of the Advocacy Toolkit Podcast from World YWCA, we will talk about the challenges that come up after a movement gains some visibility and success, and how some women work their way through it to sustain momentum. The 2030 Agenda for People, Planet, and Prosperity – supported by World YWCA is a comprehensive, people-centered global plan of action and commitment to eradicate poverty, achieve sustainable development, and strengthen universal peace, and it includes specific goals to promote ge...
2021-10-2819 min
World YWCA's PodcastEp 3: Online Advocacy: Lessons on empowering women and girls using the Internet and social media from Kenya, Norway, and Poland.CW/TW: Covid-19, Suicide, Online abuse, Trolling, Online harassment, economic fallout, unpaid jobs, job loss.In this third episode of the Advocacy Toolkit Podcast from World YWCA, we will be hearing from women who have kept their respective causes alive through online advocacy, especially during the complete lockdowns in the year 2020. As work from home and social distancing became enforced in most countries, activists had to move events, workshops, and even conferences online. We are joined on this episode by Maureen Magak from YWCA Kenya, Sofie Nordvik from Y Global Norway, Helena Kozińs...
2021-10-2823 min
World YWCA's PodcastEp 1: Mobilising a community: Lessons from campaigns about Gender-based violence, Hostility, and ownership from South Africa, South Sudan and Palestine.CW/TW: Gender-based Violence, life-threatening hostility, mention of rape kits.In this first episode of the Advocacy Podcast Toolkit, we will be looking at the basic foundation of turning a personal passion for justice into a movement. How do you mobilise your community? How do you build a sustainable mass women and young women-led movement? How do you organise individual survivors into a collective force of resistance? To answer them using their own experiences, we have three remarkable women joining us – Mandisa Khanyile from South Africa, Sireen Sayej from Palestine, and Christine Winny fr...
2021-10-2821 min
World YWCA's PodcastEp 2: Policy Action: Lessons from active work done on improving policies focused on the sphere of public health, gender equality and development in South Africa and Palestine.CW/TW: Sexual violence survivor, gender-based violence survivor, domestic abuse.In this second episode of the Advocacy Toolkit Podcast from World YWCA, we are looking at successful campaigns that women and young women have organised in recent times and talking about the stories behind them. In this episode, we will be looking at policy action – how to get people to participate in changing laws and governmental processes. We are joined by Shakira Choonara from South Africa and Duaa Sloman from Palestine each talking about how they used different tools to engage with stakeholders an...
2021-10-2821 min
The Canada In India ShowMariellen Ward In episode 11, professional travel writer and digital storyteller Mariellen Ward chats with Consul General Annie Dubé about her award-winning travel site Breathedreamgo.com, love for India, responsible travel, wildlife tourism, authentic cultural experiences, and female solo travel. Though Canadian by birth, Mariellen considers India to be her "soul culture.” Host: Annie Dubé, Consul General of Canada in Mumbai Guest: Mariellen Ward Support Team: Etienne Lambert, Jayita Phulsunge, Vanessa Fernandes, Aly-khan Rajani Production Team: Chhavi @Sonologue Sound Engineer: Vijay Doiphode Logo design: Jasmine Bharathan Music by ValentineMusic, Music Standard License Copyright 2021, Consu...
2021-07-0230 min
The Canada In India ShowAilish Campbell A special tete-e-tete with Ailish Campbell from her last visit to Mumbai (February 2020), while she was the assistant deputy minister for international business development and chief trade commissioner of Canada. She led a global team of trade and international business development experts to help Canadian companies & educational institutions go global, grow & create jobs. Discover the evolving trade linkages between Canada & India and more on the Trade Commissioner Services which is now over 100 years old. (Note:This episode was recorded in February 2020 before the pandemic and both our guest-host & guest now have new roles with the Canadian g...
2021-06-2425 minThe Canada In India ShowMannu SandhuMannu Sandhu is an Indo-Canadian Actress, Model, Dancer and Producer of the Vancouver International South Asian Film Festival. From migrating to Canada in her high school years to working as a full time correctional officer to her first Canadian feature film and actively working for the Vancouver International South Asian Film Festival... Mannu shares with us her insights into the Canada - India connect and potential in entertainment industry linkages. Host: Annie Dubé, Consul General of Canada in Mumbai Guest: Mannu Sandhu Support Team: Etienne Lambert, Jayita Phulsunge, Vanessa Fernandes Production Team: Chhavi @S...
2021-06-1719 minThe Canada In India ShowCynapseApurva Roy Choudhury, CEO, and Romasha Roy Choudhury, VP - Product Design, at Cynapse chat with our host Annie Dubé about their journey from Mumbai to Prince Edward Island. Cynapse designs real-time business dashboards for IOS devices, allowing companies to see KPIs instantly. Tune in to discover this start-up visa program success story of two Indian entrepreneurs who have successfully set up their business in Canada. Discover the vast opportunities of business between Canada & India, #investment #AI #Tech #diversity & more. Host: Annie Dubé, Consul General of Canada in Mumbai Guests: Cynapse - Founders Apurva Roy Choudhury & Ro...
2021-06-1121 min
Tall Tales TakeawayJashn - Saurabh Jain (Hindi)Here in India, sometimes when you think you need space in life, like when a loved one passes away, society doesn’t let you have it. Saurabh Jain's story is called Jashn, which means celebration or a festival. The story is in Hindi, but the Q&A after is in English, so stick around.Host: Dr. Michael Burns, www.talltales.in Producer: Chhavi Sachdev @ Sonologue Sound engineer: Vijay Doiphode
2020-06-0500 minTall Tales TakeawayNo Ticket - Anurag ByasIn some way, we're all victims of our mobile phones. Not just us individually, but humanity in general. Imagine all the hours that we're constantly wasting that could be more productive. Just how mesmerizing things devices can be came into sharp focus for Anurag Byas recently after his move to Mumbai. Stick around for the Q&A with host Michael Burns after.Host: Dr. Michael Burns, www.talltales.in Producer: Chhavi Sachdev @ Sonologue Sound engineer: Vijay Doiphode
2020-06-0500 minTall Tales TakeawayCat Dog - Alisha ParekhSome bonds transcend all boundaries. And some are so deep that they suggest that the boundary itself is an illusion. Alisha Parekh describes one such relationship. Stick around for the Q&A with host Michael Burns after.Host: Dr. Michael Burns, www.talltales.in Producer: Chhavi Sachdev @ Sonologue Sound engineer: Vijay Doiphode
2020-06-0500 minTall Tales TakeawayThe Skeleton - Apala BattacharyaApala Battacharya's family always wanted her to be a doctor. So much so that the matriarchs saw to it that oh-so-subtle reminders were always on hand--you know, just in case you need them. Stick around for the Q&A with host Michael Burns after.Host: Dr. Michael Burns, Tall Tales Producer: Chhavi Sachdev @ Sonologue Sound engineer: Vijay Doiphodewww.talltales.in
2020-06-0400 minTall Tales TakeawayLittle Green Men - Michael BurnsCrunchy politics gives way to far more unconventional things in this story by our host Michael Burns about a seemingly normal ride home one night that goes awry. (This is a BT story: Before Trump)Stick around for the Q&A, this time hosted by another story teller, Matt Daniels. Producer: Chhavi Sachdev @ Sonologue Sound engineer: Vijay DoiphodeConcept: Tall Tales
2020-06-0400 minTall Tales TakeawayLaw Boys & Girls Together - Gauri BelaniWhile a graduate student at Yale University, Gauri Balani had a chance to meet a lot of students. One of them that she'll never forget was James. Oh James! Stick around for the Q&A with host Michael Burns after.Host: Dr. Michael Burns, Tall Tales Producer: Chhavi Sachdev @ Sonologue Sound engineer: Vijay Doiphode
2020-06-0400 minTall Tales TakeawaySize Zero - Archana RamanathanWhat does it really mean to grow up? Maybe it has something to do with accepting who you are and seeing yourself in a healthy and accurate way rather than how other see you. This is a struggle that Archana Ramanathan has been through. Stick around for the Q&A with host Michael Burns after.Host: Dr. Michael Burns, Tall Tales Producer: Chhavi Sachdev @ Sonologue Sound engineer: Vijay Doiphode
2020-06-0200 minTall Tales TakeawayA Room For Two - Chandrima DasA few years ago, Chandrima Das went to New York for work and she rented a room in Manhattan. Just for herself. Or so she thought. Listen to her story, but keep the lights on … Stick around for the Q&A with host Michael Burns after.Host: Dr. Michael Burns, Tall Tales Producer: Chhavi Sachdev @ Sonologue Sound engineer: Vijay Doiphode
2020-06-0200 minTall Tales TakeawayI hate Rahul Singh -- Yogesh UpadhyayaAll of us are less put-together than we let on. But we don't like to be reminded of that fact. Yogesh Upadhyaya remembers a colleague from work who showed him up, with that single perfectly timed stroke of panache every time. Stick around for the Q&A with host Michael Burns after.Host: Dr. Michael Burns, Tall Tales Producer: Chhavi Sachdev @ Sonologue Sound engineer: Vijay Doiphode
2020-06-0200 minTall Tales TakeawayThe Age of Aquarius - Gayatri AptekarHoroscopes are fun for a lot of reasons. Maybe above all, they're written for everyone but somehow feel like they were written for each of us. In some parts of the world, however, they're taken quite seriously. Gayatri Aptekar tells us about her family's relationship to the stars. Stick around for the Q&A with host Michael Burns after. Host: Michael Burns Producer: Chhavi Sachdev @ Sonologue Sound engineer: Vijay Doiphode
2020-06-0100 minTall Tales TakeawayMaster 214 - Matt DanielsEfficiency isn't just admirable; it's beautiful too. Coordination. Confidence. Matt Daniels is unique in that he's on the lookout for it, and found it one day in the most unlikely of places. A truly Mumbai story with a BEST crunch! Stick around for the Q&A with host Michael Burns after.Tall Tales Takeaway S01 E02 Storyteller: Matt Daniels Host: Michael Burns Producer: Chhavi Sachdev @ Sonologue Sound engineer: Vijay Doiphode
2020-06-0100 minTall Tales TakeawayNo Trashcans in Tokyo -- Mukul ChaddaTrying new food is one of the best things about travelling abroad. But eating is 95% of the experience. There's also the minor detail of getting rid of the evidence. Mukul Chadda takes us to the scene of a cultural crime when visiting Tokyo many years ago. Stick around for the Q&A with host Michael Burns after.Tall Tales Takeaway S01 E01Storyteller: Mukul ChaddaHost: Michael BurnsProducer: Chhavi Sachdev @ SonologueSound engineer: Vijay Doiphode
2020-06-0100 min2020-03-1800 minThe Canada In India ShowMark CohonMark Cohon, the 12th commissioner of the Canadian Football League, and currently the Chair at the Juno Awards and with Toronto Global, is also an active partner in the rapidly growing Georgian Bay Spirit company. On this episode, he chats with our host Consul General Annie Dubé about investment, Canadian innovation ecosystem, tech, sports diplomacy & more! Host: Annie Dubé, Consul General of Canada in Mumbai Guest: Mark Cohon Support Team: Etienne Lambert, Jayita Phulsunge, Vanessa Fernandes Production Team: Chhavi @Sonologue Sound Engineer: Vijay Doiphode Logo design: Jasmine Bharathan Music by ValentineMusic, Mu...
2020-03-1100 min
2020-03-0601 minThe Canada In India ShowShaili ChopraAn award-winning Indian business journalist, author, entrepreneur and founder of India's no.1 digital media platform for women, She The People TV, Shaili Chopra chats with our host Annie Dubé about women empowerment, feminism in India, the digital boom, media consumption, the women's economy & more. Host: Annie Dubé, Consul General of Canada in Mumbai Guest: Shaili Chopra Support Team: Etienne Lambert, Jayita Phulsunge, Vanessa Fernandes Production Team: Chhavi @Sonologue Sound Engineer: Vijay Doiphode Logo design: Jasmine Bharathan Music by ValentineMusic, Music Standard License Copyright 2020, Consulate General of Canada in Mumbai
2020-03-0400 minThe Canada In India ShowAmy KimAmy Kim is a Canadian with Korean-Taiwanese origin. She is a McGill Alumni who worked as the Marketing Director at Reality Tours in Dharavi Mumbai, one of the largest slums in the world. Tune into this interesting interview with our host Annie Dubé, the Consul General of Canada in Mumbai, as Amy shares with us her experience of working with children and women of the community and a Canadian perspective of life in Dharavi. Host: Annie Dubé, Consul General of Canada in Mumbai Guest: Amy Kim Support Team: Etienne Lambert, Jayita Phulsunge, Vanessa Fernandes Production Te...
2020-02-2600 minThe Canada In India ShowDeval DesaiDeval Desai, the dynamic Vice President and Country Head for India at Magna International, chats with Consul General Annie Dubé about Magna International, the world's 3rd largest automotive supplier and the journey of this leading Canadian automotive supplier in India, after establishing its presence in here way back in 2004. Also some key pointers of success for Canadian businesses looking to enter the Indian market. Cliquez ici pour la transcription en français Click here for the english transcription Host: Annie Dubé, Consul General of Canada in Mumbai Guest: Deval Desai Support Team...
2020-02-1900 min
Lifestyle Architecture Lab#17 – Chhavi Sachdev (Founder of Sonologue and Independent podcast consultant) – Telling stories through Audio and bringing podcasting to life in IndiaIn this episode I’m talking to Chhavi Sachdev. She's an independent podcast producer, consultant, and coach. Basically one stop shop for podcast production. She is also the most experienced podcaster in India; she has been making podcasts since 2008.The post #17 – Chhavi Sachdev (Founder of Sonologue and Independent podcast consultant) – Telling stories through Audio and bringing podcasting to life in India appeared first on Lifestyle Architecture Lab. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit himanshusachdeva.substack.com
2020-02-181h 10The Canada In India ShowParmesh ShahaniParmesh Shahani is the the Vice President of Godrej industries ltd. and the head of India Culture Lab in Mumbai. On this episode, he shares the significance of the experimental space he runs, the cross pollination of ideas, pop-up museums, pink capitalism, and his love for all things Canadian. It was a very informative and energizing interview, and we hope you'll subscribe and listen to the full season. Cliquez ici pour la transcription en français Click here for the english transcription Host: Annie Dubé, Consul General of Canada in Mumbai Gue...
2020-02-1200 minThe Canada In India ShowLisa RayAnnie Dubé, the Consul General of Canada in Mumbai is back with Season 2 of the Canada in India show. This season begins with Lisa Ray, a personality who truly lives the Canada-India love every single day! Lisa shares with us her Indo-Canadian life, starting from early childhood in Kolkata, to her first experience with the glamour of Bollywood, her life between both countries and her first book, the memoir, “Close to the Bone”. It was a fun interview, we hope you'll subscribe to listen to this season. New episodes release every Wednesday and are available where...
2020-02-0500 minThe Canada In India ShowAnish Shah Anish Shah, Group President (Strategy) at @MahindraRise chats with Consul General Annie Dubé about @TechMahindra investment in Canada, leadership development, education, CSR & more. Listen online or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Host: Annie Dubé, Consul General of Canada in Mumbai Guest: Anish Shah Support Team: Etienne Lambert, Jayita Phulsunge, Vanessa Fernandes Production Team: Chhavi @Sonologue Sound Engineer: Vijay Doiphode Logo design: Jasmine Bharathan Music by ValentineMusic, Music Standard License Copyright 2019, Consulate General of Canada in Mumbai
2019-06-2600 minThe Canada In India ShowTasleem SomjiIn Episode 11, Canadian creative consultant & cultural strategist Tasleem Somji chats with Consul General Annie Dubé about films and strategy. They discuss Canada-India cultural ties, collaboration in film production, The Toronto International Film Festival, Bollywood, Virtual Reality and more Host: Annie Dubé, Consul General of Canada in Mumbai Guest: Tasleem Somji Support Team: Etienne Lambert, Jayita Phulsunge, Vanessa Fernandes Production Team: Chhavi @Sonologue Sound Engineer: Vijay Doiphode Logo design: Jasmine Bharathan Music by ValentineMusic, Music Standard License Copyright 2019, Consulate General of Canada in Mumbai
2019-06-1900 minThe Canada In India ShowFrédérick Lavoie Canadian journalist & writer Frédérick Lavoie who has been living in India since 7 years is our guest on episode 10. He discusses his experiences as an expat in India, his award winning book, #Francophonie, journalism & more with Consul General Annie Dubé Host: Annie Dubé, Consul General of Canada in Mumbai Guest: Frédérick Lavoie Support Team: Etienne Lambert, Jayita Phulsunge, Vanessa Fernandes Production Team: Chhavi @Sonologue Sound Engineer: Vijay Doiphode Logo design: Jasmine Bharathan Music by ValentineMusic, Music Standard License Copyright 2019, Consulate General of Canada in Mumbai
2019-06-1200 min2019-06-0500 minThe Canada In India ShowMeric Gertler President of University of Toronto, Dr. Meric Gertler chats with our host Consul General Annie Dubé about growing academic ties between Canada & India, research partnerships, the increasing number of Indian students in Canada, women empowerment & more! Host: Annie Dubé, Consul General of Canada in Mumbai Guest: Dr. Meric Getler Support Team: Etienne Lambert, Jayita Phulsunge, Vanessa Fernandes Production Team: Chhavi @Sonologue Sound Engineer: Vijay Doiphode Logo design: Jasmine Bharathan Music by ValentineMusic, Music Standard License Copyright 2019, Consulate General of Canada in Mumbai
2019-05-2900 minThe Canada In India ShowPrageeyaa Khanna Corporate lawyer, mediator & gender advocacy director at @SheSaysIndia Prageeyaa Khanna has a candid conversation with our host Consul General Annie Dubé about women's rights, gender sensitization, digital diplomacy, India's youth, #FemParl & more! Host: Annie Dubé, Consul General of Canada in Mumbai Guest: Prageeyaa Khanna Support Team: Etienne Lambert, Jayita Phulsunge, Vanessa Fernandes Production Team: Chhavi @Sonologue Sound Engineer: Vijay Doiphode Logo design: Jasmine Bharathan Music by ValentineMusic, Music Standard License Copyright 2019, Consulate General of Canada in Mumbai
2019-05-2200 min2019-05-1500 min2019-05-0800 minThe Canada In India ShowMichael Green Michael Green is an award-winning architect known for his research, leadership, and advocacy in promoting the use of wood and innovation in the built environment. Tune in to this informative interview with your host Annie Dubé, the Consul General of Canada in Mumbai as Mr. Green shares the importance of why we should build wooden skyscrapers, Timber Online Education & more on sustainable solutions for the world. Host: Annie Dubé, Consul General of Canada in Mumbai Guest: Michael Green Support Team: Etienne Lambert, Jayita Phulsunge, Vanessa Fernandes Production Team: Chhavi @Sonologue Sound Eng...
2019-05-0100 minThe Canada In India ShowNeera Nundy Neera Nundy is Canadian-born, Indian-origin, Harvard graduate, banker & co-founder of Dasra. Tune into this interesting interview with your host Annie Dubé, the Consul General of Canada in Mumbai as Neera shares the journey so far and the way forward for social impact across the NGO network in India. Dasra is a strategic #philanthropy foundation that nurtures powerful partnerships to help India achieve #SDGs by 2030. Host: Annie Dubé, Consul General of Canada in Mumbai Guest: Neera Nundy Support Team: Etienne Lambert, Jayita Phulsunge, Vanessa Fernandes Production Team: Chhavi @Sonologue Sound Engineer: Vijay Doiphode
2019-04-2400 minThe Canada In India ShowSanjay DeshpandeSanjay Deshpande is the Executive Director at Clearford, a Canadian water management company based in India. He shares the expertise of Clearford in decentralised sewage systems, water management and potential of the Indian Market. Clearford has been working in India since 2012 and Sanjay chats with your host Annie Dubé, the Consul General of Canada in Mumbai about his experiences working in this sector of water management, bringing Canadian expertise to rural India and much, much more. It was a informative interview, we hope you'll subscribe and listen to the full season. Cliquez ici pour la transcription e...
2019-04-1700 minThe Canada In India ShowSir Terry MatthewsSir Terence Hedley Matthews is a Canadian business magnate, serial high-tech entrepreneur, who has founded or funded over 150 companies in the high-tech communications field, most notably Mitel and Newbridge Networks. He was in Pune recently to launch his newest Indo-Canadian venture, Alacrity, and took time to chat with your host, Annie Dubé, the new Consul General of Canada in Mumbai about high-tech, success, intercultural differences, the ways Canadian businesses can enter India and much, much more. It was a fun interview, we hope you'll subscribe to listen to the full season. New episodes release every Wednesday and are...
2019-04-1000 min
The Love Sex & Dating 'Cast71: Soul mates and unconditional supportSoul mates ... it's a beautiful ideal, but one listener is having doubts. Because isn't the job description of a soul mate to support us when we're low or need help and direction? Or is that too much of an ask? Shefali is an artist and she feels like her partner is becoming impatient of her dreams. Is this a warning sign about the relationship? Sibling hosts and the best intimacy coaches and agony aunts ever, Prem and Rogue have many angles to consider. What do you think? Is it an unconditional thing? Or ... can there be some strings attached...
2017-08-2024 min
The Love Sex & Dating 'Cast70: Revenge hookups with your exWhat do you do when your ex wants to netflix and chill after having given you the cold shoulder for a year? Sibling hosts Prem & Rogue have a question from someone who is debating whether he should hook up with his ex to exact revenge. He wants to lead her on and then dump her cold. It's all very shady! But he hasn't quite decided what to do yet so he's asking LSDcast! There's no relationship potential, they're consenting adults, and sex with your ex is usually a great scenario but the agenda? You already know what Rogue's going...
2017-07-3018 min
The Love Sex & Dating 'Cast69: Closure for culling (when you're doing online dating)Every frog you kiss can't turn into a prince(ss) so ... what do you do with the ones you're pretty sure are not going to be The One!? A listener after the hearts of LSDcast hosts Prem and Rogue -- the siblings who host this podcast and are your best intimacy coaches EVER -- asks about letting people go. Do you owe it to the person you don't want to date to give them closure? Does one need to spell it out that you're not interested? And why? Prem and Rogue discuss the scenarios: sometimes it's organic, and you're...
2017-07-2318 min
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The Love Sex & Dating 'Cast67: Being nice versus leading someone onSomeone has a problem with coming across as an asshole. So he's being really nice to this girl he met off a dating app. After painting himself into a corner, he's not sure how to tell her that it isn't turning into a relationship. Enter Prem & Rogue, your existential agony bhaiya and didi, the siblings who double as intimacy coaches and give our listeners advice, primers and real life tips. What's our boy to do? Turns out there is a way he can turn this around. Listen to learn more. Plus a bonus on people who say things they...
2017-06-2517 min
The Love Sex & Dating 'Cast66: Should I tell her I have a crush on herThis week Prem & Rogue talk about whether there is such a thing as being TOO direct. Should you pledge your troth and let your crush know you want to ask her/him out because you really, really like them *that way*? Would that scare them off? Our listener tried it and the object of his affection ghosted on him. What's he doing wrong? Well... he's obviously come to the right place. Your favorite sibling hosts and intimacy coaches are here to unpackage the situation for him and ... we've got instructions plus some do's and don'ts. Bonus: What to say...
2017-06-1819 min
The Love Sex & Dating 'Cast65: How fast can you get over them? We talk about rebounds and break ups on the show frequently. One of our listeners wrote in to say all that's fine, but Prem & Rogue, siblings extraordinaire, how long does it take to get over someone? Your favourite advice giving "intimacy coaches" talk about the popular algorithms, the TYPES of breakups and how long (relatively) each takes to recover from because of what's at stake - and stay tuned, Rogue really pulls Prem over the coals for his past relationships! (You may pick up on some tension: A lot of skeletons come tumbling out of that break-up closet.) Listen a...
2017-06-1118 min
The Love Sex & Dating 'Cast64: Not size-zero (with guest Dhruvi Shah)Dating is hard enough anyway, but when there are pressures to look a certain way, what's a single person to do? Siblings and hosts Prem/Rogue wanted to know - is this a challenge? Guest Dhruvi Shah, who runs @AliceWandering on FB and has done on-camera blind dates, weighs in. We've got real life stories about boyfriend jeans, social pressure, double standards + practical tips on what to say and not to say, and real advice on seeing beyond skin-deep beauty. Tune in now. Tell your friends. And find us (and our FB live at www.facebook.com/alicewandering featuring...
2017-05-2827 min
The Love Sex & Dating 'Cast63: FB live on May 23 + teaserGuys, guys, we needed a break because, you know, life! So here's a little roundup with details on some stuff coming up soon. We've got a facebook live event with @AliceWandering on FB who will host Rogue at 16:15 hours IST so if you're in India, do fire up your facebook and tune in. And we're letting you in on the topic for episode 64 (a full-length one) - where your favorite siblings, your most adored intimacy coaches will be back to talk about something a LOT of us normal human beings deal with. Or try to deal with. Meanwhile, email...
2017-05-2102 min
The Love Sex & Dating 'Cast62: Unfriending friendsIn our increasingly socially connected work, online, if not offline, breakups can have ripple effects, when you share friends as a couple. What then, would Prem and Rogue advise? When you break up with a partner, do you also break up with their friends? Are there exception? Sibling hosts Prem & Rogue actually agree on the answer -- listen to find out what they think-- but come at it from different directions, unsurprisingly. What do you think? Who should do the unfriending, anyway? Let us know. Also, have you subscribed yet? Or sent in your questions? Do it now!:D
2017-05-1416 min
The Love Sex & Dating 'Cast61:In the dark"Don't turn off the lights" says Enrique and at least one guy who wrote to us. Sibling, hosts Prem & Rogue talk about why women don't want the lights on during sex (and men do) -- and turns into a dialogue about body image, body positivity, and those sensitive spots (thigh gaps, jiggly tummies, stretch marks, we've got it all covered.) - how to talk about them, and how to deal with other people's sensitivities. How do you make someone feel sexy even when they have "flaws"? And should we just ditch the word "flaws" from our vocabulary totally and...
2017-05-0721 min
2017-04-3018 min
The Love Sex & Dating 'Cast59: Casual sex primer ft guest Naomi BartonRecently the Indian twitterwebs exploded with a primer on how to do casual sex. And we thought we should broaden that conversation so...joining your favorite hosts, your favorite siblings Prem & Rogue is our new best friend @naomi0_0barton who tells it like it is. Who supplies the condoms? Do you discuss STD's? Kinks? Do you just whip off your shirt when he asks you up for coffee? Do's, don'ts, taxis, oral, hotel rooms, and all the physical details you need to sort out for a night of fun and fullfilment with what Naomi calls "a rando" :D Boys...
2017-04-2440 min
The Love Sex & Dating 'Cast58: Do different backgrounds matter?Three years into a relationship that is solidifying into the next step of marriage, our listener wants to check with intimacy coaches and (totally self styled) love, sex and dating gurus Prem and Rogue if the little 'compromises' she's noticing mean she's going to end up unhappy? Her fiance has had her back until now, but her slightly regressive in-laws-to-be are gaining the upper hand _with_ his backing, right now. We're invoking Bollywood movies including some classics and yes, even, religion and socioeconomic status! We've got case studies of Runaway Bride scenarios as well as happy endings. But, enough...
2017-04-1620 min
The Love Sex & Dating 'Cast57: Moving on via emailThis week on the show, Prem and Rogue (your favorite intimacy coaches and all round advice givers) have a situational analysis to unpackage for you. One listener sent over an entire email chain detailing what went down when he wrote his (now ex) long distance partner that he was moving on -- and it snowballed out of control. He's asked the siblings to check it out and tell him, the poor baffled boy, where he fucked up. Really. And ... you know how this goes! Prem and Rogue are more than happy to tell him how - so YOU can...
2017-04-0918 min
The Love Sex & Dating 'Cast56: ReboundWe have a surprise on this show - a real life listener dropped in for a live recording - and we get the feedback and input we always beg you for! #WIN! So this time, Prem and Rogue are discussing and giving advice on rebounds - what IS a rebound? Is every relationship a rebound, finally? A listener has asked if we can assure her somehow that she's not being used by someone who's fresh out of a relationship. We've got some tips to tell what's what - your intimacy coaches are here. And we have our guest talking...
2017-04-0224 min
The Love Sex & Dating 'Cast55: I don't like you that wayThis week, how do you stop someone from getting the wrong idea when they like you more than you like them? The agony siblings (no, they're not in agony, but they're not agony 'aunts' either) have a question from someone trying be a responsible adult after going on a blind date with someone who has higher expectations from the situation than he does. Of course, both Prem and Rogue are dealing with a similar dating situation each (What a coincidence!) and have gyaan - do you ghost? Do you trust the other person will pick up on your intent...
2017-03-2618 min
The Love Sex & Dating 'Cast54: Polyamory ... or is it?Prem and Rogue have a different kind of question today, well, it's more of a discussion actually. Someone we know is involved with a man who defines himself as polyamorous. They started out just hooking up, and his status was okay, but now, she has feelings for him, but he won't change. What do the siblings think of this, we were asked. Well, we tell you. And Prem doesn't hold back. Tune in... Bonus: Would Prem ever date someone who defined herself as polyamorous? And we also discuss three-letter acronyms. No, they have nothing to do with anything, but...
2017-03-1922 min
The Love Sex & Dating 'Cast53: Psychological WarfareToday we've got a third party question :) Siblings Prem and Rogue, your favorite relationship and intimacy coaches, hear from a girl whose best friend is being manipulated and, dare we say it, used (!) by her partner. He makes things her fault, he gets his way by making her change things around. Our correspondent is worried and so are we. Prem seems more negative than Rogue, but you'll have to listen to find out why -- and tell us whom you agree with. Can things change? How much is self-esteem tied up with this? Oh, and bonus: When Prem was...
2017-03-0515 min
The Love Sex & Dating 'Cast52: Sorry So, is it a gender thing? We have a question from a listener whose partner never backs down and says those three magic words "I. Am. Sorry." -- Join siblings and your favorite intimacy coaches Prem & Rogue talk about whether it's conditioning or just that he's an asshole! It's more than a philosophical debate about nature versus nurture? Prem says either way, look for other ways he may be showing he's sorry. Rogue wants to know why the words are important. Is it for closure? What do you think? Why is it so hard to say sorry! Beliebers, chime...
2017-02-2619 min
The Love Sex & Dating 'Cast51: Sex TimeWhether you're doing it standing up or bent over backwards (refer to episode 50 on "acrobatic sex") there has to be an optimal duration for sex, right? In this episode, your hosts, irrepressible and often giggly siblings, Prem and Rogue take on the best times for sex. If it were an Olympic event, would you win gold? And what are the criteria for taking too little time, enough time, and too long, anyway? Discuss! Prem & Rogue have data for you (yes, Mr. Kinsey's in here with an update) and also bonuses: Fist massages! Men faking orgasm! Tips for speeding up...
2017-02-1920 min2017-02-1429 minThe Love Sex & Dating 'Cast49: Asexuality + What did you eat?It's episode 49 and this time we've got a humdinger of a show. Yeah! We're talking about asexuality (what is it? and why is it? and is it normal? and if our listener's girlfriend is asexual and it makes him insecure but the sex is good, is it a problem?) *deep breath* Come on over, we're taking it all on. And we're also talking about the rut of being with a partner who's just not that exciting anymore. Used to be that our listener and her partner couldn't wait to come home to each other and talk about everything under...
2017-01-2927 minThe Love Sex & Dating 'Cast48: Love Bites + Verbal ThreatsIn episode 47, your hosts Prem and Rogue had a little mock squabble - as siblings do - with some mock threats (remember \"rum PUNCH\"?) so this time we're talking love bites (well, kinda linked, isn't it?) and we've got a legit expert to come talk to us about when verbal threats in a relationship move from being playful to actually alarming. We have criminologist Rashi V (@mizarcle on twitter) joining us to talk about intent, safety and threat in a relationship, violence and the different types of abuse (m-f, f-f, and m-m). Are \"jokey\" threats the slipperly slope toward...
2017-01-2229 minThe Love Sex & Dating 'Cast47: Not Wet Yet & confusing NSAWe made sure we were good and ready before diving into this episode - unlike our listener's partner - scoffed at her when she said she wasn't juiced up. Yes, we're talking penetration without lube (natural or not.) So boys, girls, listen up to your favorite relationship and intimacy coaches, siblings Prem & Rogue, as they tell you how to deal with a situation like this IRL... We also have a question from someone who's in a no strings attached dating situation with someone. So, clearly they should be able to see other people, right? Except when she...
2017-01-1526 minThe Love Sex & Dating 'Cast46: Three Way Disonance + Three Times UnluckyWe've talked about best friends before - it's a tricky thing when your bestie starts dating and even trickier when they start seeing someone you know ... and dislike! We've got a triangle where one listener's best friend is dating someone who was a douchebag in high school. Can people change? Should he call disaster before it strikes? Or hold his tongue? Prem & Rogue are surprisingly on the same page about what to do (but not why). What do you think? In the sex segment, we've got a question from an avid listener who's tried all our other tricks but...
2017-01-0824 minThe Love Sex & Dating 'Cast45: Fingering + MonosyllablesSo why are all the boys Rogue is hearing from on the dating apps only saying "hey"? Again. And again. And again. Sharing a bit about her own online dating journey, Rogue asks Prem for help on why men do this - and the siblings, your agony bhaiya and didi - share some real world tips for you so you can do this dating conversation right. Got it, hey? And then, we have a boy who is feeling slightly insecure because his girl is fingering herself while he's inside her. Is this a reflection on his technique being...
2017-01-0124 minThe Love Sex & Dating 'Cast44b: We're MIA, sorry (mini episode)Sorry, guys. Prem and Rogue are under the weather. Well, we all are. If weather is a thing you can be under; or in; or through. But, we digress. They're both unwell so instead of a full episode here's a small voice note with good wishes for you all. We'll be back next week, which is also next year!
2016-12-2501 minThe Love Sex & Dating 'Cast44: Introductions to kids and to foreplay (Separately)Prem lurves kids and for Rogue, someone with a child is a deal breaker. The two opposing factions take on a question from someone about when and how to introduce her new partner to her child. Your hosts may not be the most qualified to judge, but they give it a go (and we'd love your thoughts as well.) And in the sex segment, they hear from someone whose partner doesn't get or know about foreplay. Ouch. Prem has a suggestion you're definitely going to want to get your hands -- or some other body part -- on. C...
2016-12-1823 minThe Love Sex & Dating 'Cast43: Runner who stops + naked insecuritiesWe follow up on the "It's me, not you" break up to tackle the question of how the guy who breaks up because he's a commitment-phobe is suddenly dating, even engaged to be married, in three hot minutes. What is going on here? Was he lying? Was he cheating? Did she dodge a bullet? Is he on the rebound? Prem is on the spot, because, well, he's the boy! In the sex segment, we get another question from a listener who's getting on tinder - and is self-conscious about her stretch marks. How much of a deal breaker is...
2016-12-1125 minThe Love Sex & Dating 'Cast42: It's not you, it's me + food, uh, pornA listener asks us why, in this day and age, people are still using the "it's not you, it's me" line to break up with people? And Prem can relate. Is it a cop-out? Is it cowardly? The siblings take it on with candor - listen and then tell us, have you been the "you" or the "me" in this situation? How does one make a rejection less personal? And then talking about being personal, we have a question from someone whose lover wants to make sweet things happen on his body. Literally. She's bringing all the ingredients and...
2016-12-0419 minThe Love Sex & Dating 'Cast41: Friendzoned? + FrigidF questions this time, folks, F questions - about friendzoning and frigidity. F'ing awesome, say siblings Prem & Rogue, bring it on! Our dating question from a confused girl who was set up with someone who talked about his exes and crushes on their first date. Classic friendzoning. Now he's putting the moves on her. What is this about? The sex question is from someone asking what to do about his partner's frigidity. Yes, in 2016. Prem and Rogue give you a crash course on terminology, libido, sexuality, asexuality, hypsexuality. Join us and get with the program. Bonus: Sapiosexuality. Yeah. Tell...
2016-11-2023 minThe Love Sex & Dating 'Cast40: buying the cow + discount for rent sex When you don't want to be in an exclusive relationship but don't want to stop sleeping with the person who wants to be exclusive...what do you do? Prem & Rogue debate this from across the girl-boy divide (go feminism! and delusions!) in the ideal world and ... in the real world. And then the brother-sister #intimacycoach take a question from a guy whose potential flatmate asked for a discount in the rent (in exchange, implicitly for hookups.) Should he? Shouldn't he? What a nuanced situation. Do money and sex mix? + Bonus: Sugar mamas? Listen in and then tell us what...
2016-11-1322 min2016-11-0625 minThe Love Sex & Dating 'Cast38: Masturbation + fastforward intimacyPrem & Rogue are back with more laughs, more (contradictory) advice, and some intimacy coaching and this time they're talking about generalizing whether women are always ready to become mutually exclusive right after date #1 -- Prem thinks women who don't want to know immediately are just being polite while secretly they're dying to fast forward; Rogue says boys do this too and it's not a gender thing. They've got advice for the guy who asks what to do, as well. Plus, masturbation in adolescence and adulthood - for boys and girls. And we take a question from a girl who...
2016-10-3124 minThe Love Sex & Dating 'Cast37: Responsibility + falling asleep during sex So, this time we've got another wide range of questions and Prem and Rogue deliberate issues of substance abuse, codependency, agency, laziness, timing and other important things BUT in their typical candor and humor. Our first question is for someone who's staying in a relationship only because he feels responsible for his partner, he believes breaking up will be more than she can handle. Is that fair to him? To her? What do you think? And then we have someone whose partner falls asleep during sex. Is it narcolepsy? Boredom? Rejection? And whose responsibility is it to fix? What...
2016-10-2323 minThe Love Sex & Dating 'Cast36: Pregnancy sex + age gap (File Name: LSDcast_ep36.mp3)Utsav's wife is pregnant, yay! But he doesn't want to have sex with her. How can he get out of it? He loves her, but he's not attracted to her right now. Stay tuned, your favorite Indian agony aunts (Ok, didi & bhaiya) Prem & Rogue have very different sympathies. Hint: there's a pirate involved! And then we have Urmila who is in love with someone quite a bit older. Is the age gap really such a big deal? You may be surprised about who comes out as more of a romantic in here, but there's another angle to this love...
2016-10-1626 minThe Love Sex & Dating 'Cast35: Explore BO & taking the affair legitWhen Rogue dated someone who smelled less than rosy, she turned tail and ghosted...but one of our listeners doesn't have that option. "Tina" is engaged to someone whose natural smell doesn't do positive things for her libido. How does she approach him? Are there tricks to changing body smell? Or instead of changing how you smell, you have to change HOW you smell? Ok, that doesn't work, but you know where we're going with that. Prem 'nose' best! And then we have a question from a woman who wants to ask her partner (who's married to someone else...
2016-10-0928 minThe Love Sex & Dating 'Cast34: fantasizing & silenceDoes this happen to you? you're in bed with your lover/partner and your mind drifts off to being intimate with someone else? One listener wants to know if that's normal. And another writes in to ask advice about what to do when her partner freezes her out after an argument. Four days of silent treatment hurt. Prem & Rogue have plenty to say about both, including a suprisingly personal take from Rogue. And then Prem recalls a boyfriend of Rogue's who'd go for a run when he was working things out in his head - except Rogue doesn't remember...
2016-10-0224 min2016-09-2624 minThe Love Sex & Dating 'Cast32: Stop the flirt & awful oralThis week, the siblings take on the brave new world of telling people to back off, nicely - and putting their mouth where their money is ... no? Okay, never mind. Episode 32 has a question from someone whose colleague is being a bit too familiar with the flirting and it's making her uncomfortable. How does she get it to stop? Prem thinks she should just address it, Rogue thinks it's really hard for girls to be even nicely confrontational. Whom do you agree with? And in the sex section, we've got someone whose partner is awful at oral. Your hosts...
2016-09-1924 minThe Love Sex & Dating 'Cast31: backburner syndrome + sincerity ft. guest psychologist Sonali GuptaWe're joined by a bonafide expert for this episode: Psychologist Sonali Gupta is in the house to unpackage what's going on when a listener tells us her ex keeps liking her posts and comments. Does this passive act have a meaning? Come join us for a vocabulary lesson with not just the whys and hows but also the what to do about it! You don't want to miss this. And we've also got a question about a young woman who doesn't want a one-night stand, she's holding out for a hero -- the hero in question has flowery words...
2016-09-1227 minThe Love Sex & Dating 'Cast30: Dear John + Over-umm-regularityPrem & Rogue are back to help you ride the waves of singletonness. So this week we've got a follow up to episodes 28 & 29. You've gone on date #1 (maybe even 2) and it's just obvious it's not going to be the romance (or lay) of the century. How do you deal with it? Write the proverbial 'Dear John/Jane' letter or text? Or never return their calls and texts? We have Prem's new and improved advice for you. Plus what if your partner wants more sex than you do? We talk about how in the honeymoon phrase, couples do the do every...
2016-09-0422 min2016-08-2922 minThe Love Sex & Dating 'Cast28: PG-free sex & Conversation startersEpisode 28 has one of our favorite guests returning to the show: It's the Love Doctor! She's got the lowdown on WHERE dating couples can go have sex especially when they live with their parents. It's a genuine #ThirdWorldProblem, you know? Even Prem & Rogue have faced it at some point. So, where do you go to get lucky? Depending on where you live, there may be a solution. Listen and find out. Then we follow up on an earlier discussion about momentum: When you stop texting and chatting online, what do say when you finally MEET? We have tips and...
2016-08-2225 minThe Love Sex & Dating 'Cast27: Eternal chase & floggingThe LSDcast is never a dull one. On this episode we go from philosophical to bawdy within 30 minutes. Tune in. One of our listeners has had some athletic sex with a partner who wants to be choked and flogged. He's unsure of how to proceed; we're going to whip up some fun here, we hope you're not too tied up as we tickle the subject of BDSM. And then, we muse about whether the quest and the thrill of the chase - can it be addictive? Do people know when to stop and appreciate what they've got rather...
2016-08-1522 min2016-08-0823 min2016-08-0125 minThe Love Sex & Dating 'Cast24: Judging profiles + the end of sexWhile we're still looking for sexy stories (send us your voice notes), on this episode Prem & Rogue talk about how we judge dating profiles, tips, tricks, and no-no's (filters, anyone?). They also field a question from someone living with his girlfriend who's wondering if it's over because they're not having sex anymore. Is it? Prem and Rogue beg to differ (with each other). Tune in and weigh in, we'd love to know what you think. Plus a bonus: Rogue went on a date and also said goodbye to her dating app, erm, fan club. How did that end? Listen...
2016-07-2525 minThe Love Sex & Dating 'Cast23: Moving for love + Inviting a breakupOn this episode, we've got a call to action (send us your sexy stories), a slightly depressing (and cynical) take on whether to move in with someone when you move to a new city and a discussion on waiting for someone to break up with you (because when you break up with them, they won't let you go). Prem and Rogue agree to disagree about one of the questions. Which one? Listen to find out. And both see warning signs for the other. Tune in and tell us whose advice you side with. Bonus: In the aftermath of the I...
2016-07-1825 minThe Love Sex & Dating 'Cast22: Persuasion + ConfessionSo we've all been there. We meet someone perfect. They make us laugh, they're smart, and we really, really like them. But they don't like us "that way". Should we stay in the game? Can we persuade them to see our true colors? Prem and Rogue take it on ... On episode 22, they also discuss whether a listener who strayed once, at a conference, should tell his girlfriend that he cheated on her. Surprisingly the siblings concur. What do you think? What do they think? Listen to find out more... plus a bonus: When Prem was cheated on...
2016-07-1121 minThe Love Sex & Dating 'Castepisode 21: After you exchange numbers + period sexDoes the three-day rule still exist? How soon do you wait to text someone after meeting them? Who texts first? Is there an optimum waiting period before meeting? Prem and Rogue talk about coming across too eager or, on the other hand, too cool for school and losing momentum. Then they wave a red capote to discuss having sex during Aunty Flow's visit, when the chums are in town, or you're riding the cotton pony. Yes, we're talking about how to fool around when one of you is menstruating. It happens. Every month. Join your hosts as they go...
2016-07-0326 minThe Love Sex & Dating 'Cast20: Where to meet someone and does size matterIt's back to the basics in Episode 20 - Prem and Rogue answer the question of WHERE to find love, sex, and dating in India. There are tips (classes? outings? groups?) as well as a restaurant role play and real life analysis. You don't want to miss this one. And if you can add to the conversation, we'd love to hear from you. In the sex bit, we tackle the timeless question of "Does Size Matter?" Does it? The siblings have opinions and hard-core advice. They want the listeners to keep it real. Got something to share? Send your questions...
2016-06-2721 minThe Love Sex & Dating 'Cast19: Just gimme a reason + begging for threadOn #19, Prem and Rogue talk about froggy style sex positions (no, it's not graphic, just a news item), what to do when your partner disengages ... in the bedroom, and a twitter comment that got 250 retweets -- about breaking up, abandonment, closure and whether the break-uper owes the break-upee an explanation. Too hard to unpack? Just listen to the show, already. The siblings have some advice (Viagra, anyone?) possible diagnoses (depression?), lack of sympathy (Abandonment issues? Get over yourself!) And more. Totally on fleek, yo! Plus, a bonus from Prem whose 'friend' met a...
2016-06-2026 minThe Love Sex & Dating 'Cast18: Mother's Choice + Scratching the itchIn this episode, we hear from someone living a Justin Bieber song. He's got a girlfriend (Prem & Rogue call her Sita), BUT 'his mama don't like her and she likes everyone' ... specifically another girl she thinks her darling son should be dating instead (We'll call her Gita). What's a shuddh desi boy to do? Prem and Rogue unpackage that one with aplomb. Question two is about sleeping with a married boss *just once* to get it out of your system. Is that even possible? Is one scratch enough to deal with the itch? The siblings are cautious in...
2016-06-1317 minThe Love Sex & Dating 'Cast17: when is it time to break up + problem pornWhen is it time to let go? How do you know when it's a phase, a 6-year itch or time to pull the plug? A serious question demands a serious answer in the love and dating segment. Prem & Rogue look at it and weigh in with personal experience. Plus what time is it? It's porn time! Well, time to talk about how one listener really has a problem with her man's porn and his habit of watching it around her. She thinks he should keep it for his me-time. Prem and Rogue share the average boy's perspective...
2016-06-0620 minThe Love Sex & Dating 'Cast16: Missing marbles and mummies!We're talking about The Boys today. Both -- the pair down there and how it changes the situation when you can't grow ... a pair as well as, you know, guys with mummy issues. Our first question is about a reaction to someone with only one testicle. Yes, you heard that right. Our second question is about Mama's Boys who say they don't subscribe to traditional gender roles ... but the jury is out. Do they? What do Prem and Rogue think? Check it out for a he said, she said with a lot of giggling on this episode....
2016-05-3017 minThe Love Sex & Dating 'Cast12: how to do online dating, bromances; w special guest The Love DoctorIt's a special
episode with a special guest as Prem & Rogue tackle love, sex
and the nitty gritty of dating. In this episode: the shifty realm
of bromances - when you're competing with your man's best friend
(not in a sexual way) for attention. Prem has more sympathy than
Rogue does. But they have some practical advice. And they're joined
by the Love Doctor herself to tackle Dating 101 - back to basics.
HOW, really, how, do you DO online dating? Do you "live life king
size"? Go for long walks on the beach? Do's, don'ts and some
laughs. Join...
2016-04-3027 min
Podcast: The State of Radio | SonologueThe State of Radio: episode 1, Aug 25, 2008Sonologue's weekly roundup of the state of radio around the world with a focus on India: Q2 earnings, Phase II licensing, UK podcasting study about radio listenership included!
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