This week, we discuss relationship tests, feminist marriages, and why Sylvia Plath is the perfect dinner party guest. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on. Credits: Featuring: Shrishti Malhotra Co-Producers: Neha Shetty, Rohitha Naraharisetty Cover Art: Neha Tewari Art Director: Neha Shekhawat Executive Producer: Karla Bookman

This week, we discuss Barbie's Oscars snub, disorienting social media content, and the ‘event that must not be named’.

This week, we discuss all the pop culture that has been dominating our feeds: 'Annapoorani’s' big ban, the Vanga-Kashyap bromance, the 'Fighter' trailer, and most importantly, how even Zeenat Aman’s charisma couldn't salvage Koffee with Karan.

This month, we're discussing dating dilemmas – everything we hate about dating 'trends,' and the few things we don't. This week, monogamy vs polyamory - where has the conversation gone?

For our first episode of the year, we bring you everything that we think we should carry over to 2024, and what trends are much better forgotten. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on. Credits: Co-Producers: Neha Shetty, Rohitha Naraharisetty Cover Art: Neha Tewari Art Director: Neha Shekhawat Executive Producer: Karla Bookman

For our final episode of the year, we’re discourse-ifying everything from SRK, Mammooty, nepo babies, plus every other flashy and controversial pop culture moment in 2023. Here are some articles we've published through the year on some topics we've discussed – -https://www.theswaddle.com/is-taylor-swift-impossible-to-critique -https://www.theswaddle.com/shah-rukh-has-spoken -https://www.theswaddle.com/animal-is-a-product-of-critique-fatigue -https://www.theswaddle.com/let-movies-be-movies-begs-the-question-what-are-movies -https://www.theswaddle.com/barbie-feminist-win-or-setback -https://www.theswaddle.com/is-the-hype-around-rrr-problematic Credits: Featuring: Denise D'Souza, Shrishti Malhotra Co-Producers: Neha Shetty, Rohitha Naraharisetty

This month's theme is Back to School, where we're debating the most controversial aspects of high school life in India. This week - helicopter mums, math nightmares, and coaching conglomerates.

This month's theme is Back to School, where we're debating the most controversial aspects of high school life in India. This week - charming seniors, secret crushes, and high school romance.

This month, the theme is Back to School. This week, are coed schools in India better than single-sex schools? Credits: Featuring: Denise D’Souza, Neha Shetty Co-Producers: Shrishti Malhotra, Rohitha Naraharisetty Cover Art: Neha Tewari Art Director: Neha Shekhawat Executive Producer: Karla Bookman

This month, we’re tackling the old North v/s South India debate. This week, we’re going back to the beginning – our history, and what gets remembered as regional v/s national history. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on. Credits: Featuring: Denise D'Souza, Neha Shetty Co-Producers: Shrishti Malhotra, Rohitha Naraharisetty Cover Art: Neha Tewari Art Director: Neha Shekhawat Executive Producer: Karla Bookman

This month, we’re tackling the old North v/s South india debate. This week, perhaps the most controversial one of the series – Hindi, the "national" language that isn't. Credits: Featuring: Denise D’Souza, Neha Shetty Co-Producers: Shrishti Malhotra, Rohitha Naraharisetty Cover Art: Neha Tewari Art Director: Neha Shekhawat Executive Producer: Karla Bookman

This month's theme is the North v/s South India debate. Each week, we'll be dissecting different aspects of this cultural divide, and in this episode, we’re talking stereotypes – colourism, accents, and the humble ‘Madrasi’ versus loud Punjabi trope. Credits: Featuring: Denise D’Souza, Neha Shetty Co-Producers: Shrishti Malhotra, Rohitha Naraharisetty Cover Art: Neha Tewari Art Director: Neha Shekhawat Executive Producer: Karla Bookman

This week, we discuss Vijay Dinanath Chauhan and the politics of Bollywood, Vijayashanti and the surprisingly progressive beginnings of Tollywood, and the troubling gender politics that unite all Indian masala movies. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on. Credits: Featuring: Neha Shetty Co-Producers: Shrishti Malhotra, Rohitha Naraharisetty Cover Art: Neha Tewari Art Director: Neha Shekhawat Executive Producer: Karla Bookman

This week, we discuss whether The Nice Guy really exists, through Aziz Ansari, Ross from Friends, and other guys who made a thing out of finishing last. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on. Credits: Featuring: Denise D'Souza, Neha Shetty Co-Producers: Shrishti Malhotra, Rohitha Naraharisetty Cover Art: Neha Tewari Art Director: Neha Shekhawat Executive Producer: Karla Bookman

This week, we discuss playboys, fuckboys, and the surprising impact that dating apps and the MeToo movement have had on how we perceive this trope of the commitment-phobic het man. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss how ‘Twilight’ made the ‘bad romance’ popular again, the difference between negging and banter, and whether hurtful relationships make for great art. Credits: Featuring: Denise D'Souza, Neha Shetty Co-Producers: Shrishti Malhotra, Rohitha Naraharisetty Cover Art: Neha Tewari Art Director: Neha Shekhawat Executive Producer: Karla Bookman

This week, we discuss the resurgence of ‘bad guys’ in pop culture, its connections with BDSM and romance, and what Draco Malfoy and Daemon Targaryen have in common. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss the women behind Chandrayaan-3, Swifty fandoms, ‘fake feminism’ allegations, and the binary of good v/s bad feminist. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, writer-producer Nikhil Taneja joins us to discuss why men don't talk about feminism online, how we pin feminist aspirations onto Shah Rukh Khan, and why we need to reframe 'men written by men.' Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, podcaster-creative director Sonia Mariam Thomas joins us to discuss girl dinners, Barbiecore, and why we feel the need to reclaim 'girliness.' Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, writer-creator Shreemi Verma joins us to discuss how internet discourse shaped ‘Rocky Aur Rani,’ molestation as old Bollywood's love language, and finding the right balance between entertainment and social messaging. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, anti-caste researcher and activist Swati Kamble joins us to discuss 'manels,' performative wokeness, and what ethical collaboration can look like. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss death by crocodile à la Rekha, why ‘Kill Bill' was a dud, and which was the better subversive revenge film: 'Gone Girl' or 'Promising Young Woman'? Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

In this week’s episode, we discuss ‘Made in Heaven,’ those monologues, and the challenges of social issue based entertainment. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

In this week’s ‘Blockbuster Feminism’ episode, we look back at the 2016 film Pink, Amitabh Bachchan getting the ‘male saviour’ trope right, and what it means to make feminist films for the masses. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, writer-researcher Meenakshi Thirukode joins us for a deep dive into Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie,’ its feminism, its flaws, and how we engage with cinema under capitalism (read: the Mattel-Marvel industrial complex). This is the first episode for this month's theme of 'feminist blockbusters,' where we debate the impact of commercial hit films that have been considered big wins for feminism. 'Respectfully Disagree' is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss how breakups evolved from burning your ex’s photos a la ‘Jab We Met' to ‘conscious uncoupling,’ post breakup etiquette, and whether there is such a thing as a clean break. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

In the wake of Ameesha Patel calling Netflix too woke, and Jonah Hill detractors calling him pseudo-woke, this week we revisit an episode from the archives to figure out what wokeness even means anymore. Artist and activist Jyotsna Siddharth joined us to discuss the evolution of wokeness in India, the rise of social media activism, and what it means to hold people accountable with compassion. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss Lust Stories 2, Made in Heaven, how we went from the 'no kissing' clause to prestige TV sex, that hand on the frosted window in ‘Titanic,’ and whether OTT shows are really portraying better sex. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, film critic Sucharita Tyagi joins us to discuss the ideological impact of films from ‘Barbie’ to ‘Adipurush,’ ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ and how a filmmaker’s personal politics shapes their movies, and why the critical response to Sanjay Leela Bansali’s ‘Padmaavat’ would be very different today. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, Shilpa Phadke and Nithila Kanagasabai join us to discuss the faux happy endings of 'Dil Chahta Hai' and 'Friends,' getting life insurance with friends, and why we're so weird about mixing sex with friendship. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss ‘Never Have I Ever’ season 4, millennials’ exhaustion with the girlboss trope on TV, and the rise of the ‘girlfailure.’ 'Respectfully Disagree' is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, the team discusses the Swifty led #SpeakUpNow drama, why we feel strongly about Deepika Padukone’s politics, and whether we should expect celebrities to take a moral stand on issues. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we revisit an episode from the archives, where we discuss skincare routines, meditation apps, and the radical roots of self-care. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, therapist Farah Maneckshaw joins us to discuss why Indians struggle with setting boundaries, what it actually means to ‘be triggered,’ and the dangers of seeing therapy as bias-free. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week artist Indu Harikumar (@induviduality) joins us to discuss the evolution of ‘cheap talks’ on dating apps, the art of romantic rejection, and the pressures of fitting dating app moulds. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss the surprising origins of the hot take, how J.K. Rowling took a take too far, and why we don’t classify bad boomer op-eds as hot takes. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss the contested definitions of ghosting, disappearing on someone versus honest therapy-speak, and whether online dating has forever changed how we communicate.

This week, we discuss ‘body count’ etiquette, urban legends about celebrity STDs, and what your partner should know about your sexual past.  Here is the link to Ananya’s longform feature on the virginity myth and rising hymenoplasties in India  – https://theswaddle.com/virgins-again/ Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, Jubilee director Vikramaditya Motwane and screenwriter Atul Sabharwal join us to discuss propaganda in films, the origin of Indian gaalis, and the makings of a good period drama. These are some of the movies, series and books we referred to in this conversation:  -The Knick -Buniyaad -Tamas -The Nudist on the Late Shift -Grapes of Wrath -Shakespeare Wallah Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, to mark the release of The Swaddle's first longform investigative feature on Tollywood fandoms, we're revisiting an episode from the archives, where writer and movie buff Divya Kandukuri joins us to discuss the problems with Rajamouli’s fandom, how RRR reinforces caste hierarchies, and why the West’s praise for Indian films often overlooks nuances of depictions. Here is the link to Rohitha and Divya's piece – https://theswaddle.com/tollywoods-kingmakers/ Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss Jennifer Lawrence, the ‘cool girl’ monologue from ‘Gone Girl,’ TikTok pick-me girl discourse, and whether the trope of the ‘pick me’ girl is unfeminist. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, documentary filmmaker Shilpi Gulati (Taala Te Kunjee, Qissa-e-Parsi) and film editor Vedant Joshi (All That Breathes, Fursat), join us to discuss the ethics of documentary films, and the impact of commercial filmmaking with series like The Romantics and Harry & Meghan. Here are the films we refer to during the episode: -Taala Te Kunjee -All That Breathes -Born Into Brothels -Tales of the Night Fairies -Something Like A War -Writing With Fire -An Insignificant Man -Lakshmi and Me -Nida Mehboob’s Let’s Talk About Sex -The Cinema Travellers And here is the link to the Vulture article Shrishti mentions: https://www.vulture.com/article/tv-documentaries-ethical-standards.html Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, actor and intimacy co-ordinator Naina Bhan, who played Koel Kalra in Netflix's 'Class,' joins us to discuss the rise of sex scenes in Indian films and TV, whether they're really empowering, and how actors navigate consent. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss the rise of the situationship, whether it’s an upgrade from being ‘friends with benefits,’ and why it gets a bad rep. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, Joyland director Saim Sadiq and producer Apoorva Charan join us to discuss India-Pakistan's shared pop culture histories, and what it means to foster collaboration in art and culture across the border. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we are re-releasing an episode from the archives, with guest Genesia Alves, who happens to also be the host of our new podcast 'The Best Parts.' In this re-released episode, we discuss consent, new feminist lingo, and whether a generational divide among feminists is hurting the fight for gender equality. 'The Best Parts' is The Swaddle's new podcast series, where Genesia unpacks our favourite film characters with help from the women who created them. Listen to the first episode featuring Zoya Akhtar unpacking Sona from 'Luck By Chance' here - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nhthu7iFL5uaOap5yYJTQ?si=tPaWfWuTQRC7113nyM3hZA.

This week, Tarana Reddy, a narrative designer and creative producer working in the gaming industry, joins us to discuss the controversy over Hogwarts Legacy, the fallout of GamerGate, and why more feminists need to make games. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, writer-director Gul Khan joins us to discuss subversions in Anupama, Ekta Kapoor's impact on gender roles in TV, and understanding what the art of daily soaps really entails. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, Dr. Sylvia Karpagam, a public health doctor and researcher, joins us to discuss the complicated ethics of veganism, the caste-based superiority of vegetarianism, and the elitism of vegan discourse in India. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

As dating apps turn a decade old in India, we revisit a conversation from 2022, where we discussed our hangups about casual sex, who shapes hookup culture in India, and why we question the notion of ‘no strings attached’ sex. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, Deepa Singh, AI ethicist, and Pooja Sreenivasan, digital artist/illustrator, join us to discuss why AI feels so dystopian, whether AI makes art democratic, and what it really means to protect human creativity. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss why the girlboss narrative became so popular online, the contradictions in girlboss feminism, and why it's not enough to be excited by women in leadership roles. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, writer and podcaster Anurag Minus Verma joins us to discuss standup comedy in India, the pitfalls of ‘relatable’ humour, and the difference between criticism and censorship. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, filmmaker-writer Paromita Vohra joins us to discuss tabloid culture, celeb gossip in the time of social media, and our shared love for Simi Garewal's rendezvous. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss Elon Musk's Twitter takeover, Ranveer Singh's nude photoshoot, Amber Heard-Johnny Depp, and the devolution of discourse in 2022. ‘Respectfully Disagree’ is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, sex positive content creator Leeza Mangaldas joins us to discuss sex positive feminism in India, the Madonna-Whore complex in pop culture, and what it means for sex positivity to be inclusive of asexuality. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, writer and movie buff Divya Kandukuri joins us to discuss the problems with Rajamouli’s fandom, how RRR reinforces caste hierarchies, and why the West’s praise for Indian films often overlooks nuances of depictions. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on. Here is the link to our other new podcast series 'In Perspective' — https://open.spotify.com/show/1IPuWu4AGDQUyzchPZaUBs?si=8fa9822f01964e80&nd=1 Here are links to the articles we referred to: -https://caravanmagazine.in/film/rajamouli-dehumanising-gond-rrr -https://theswaddle.com/how-tollywoods-two-rival-castes-work-together-to-maintain-political-industry-power/

This week, we discuss allyship, the utility of campaigns like MARD and #HeForShe, and what it means for cis men to hold other men accountable. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we revisit an episode from the archives that speaks to a conversation that's being heavily debated in the news with the Delhi murder case. The team dissects the idea of protection, who holds responsibility for it, and whether it helps or hurts women further. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, writer-producer and person behind the bookstagram @readingtheother, Srishti Raj, joins us to discuss dilemmas around representation, ‘staying true’ to the text, grappling with the legacy of complicated authors, and why we have a love-hate relationship with screen adaptations of books. Here are some of the books and movies we refer to in this podcast which we love: Who Fears Death by Nnedi OkoraforThe Neapolitan Novels by Elena FerranteThe Lost Daughter by Elena Ferrante The Lost Daughter the filmLittle Women by Louisa May AlcottLittle Women the 2019 filmAnd here is the link to Elena Ferrante’s interview Srishti talks about at 34.14 — https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/nov/10/elena-ferrante-on-screen-adaptations-of-her-novelsRespectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss the link between privilege, corruption and violence through a breakdown of the main characters of the show ‘The White Lotus.’ Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss Naomi Osaka, the Great Resignation, and the problems with 'I Quit' memes. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s weekly podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, climate activist Disha Ravi joins us to discuss the recent controversy around ‘Just Stop Oil’ activists throwing soup at a Van Gogh painting, and why innovative protest tactics became more popular post the pandemic. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s weekly podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, screenwriter Prthvir Solanki joins us to discuss the depictions of patriarchy and power in the HBO series ‘House of the Dragon,’ the problems with the girlboss era of movie marketing, and what nuanced feminist storytelling entails. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s weekly podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, The Swaddle team discusses the Netflix film ‘Blonde,’ disturbing depictions of trauma on screen, and what feminist narratives on sexual violence can look like. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s weekly podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, sexuality educator Apurupa Vatsalya joins us to discuss good sex education, the accessibility of sex toys, and whether dating apps can teach people consent. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s weekly podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week we discuss Kris Jenner, sexy moms, and why selfish mothers get a bad rap.  ‘Respectfully Disagree’ is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss 'Fleabag,' 'Blurred Lines,' and what it means to be a bad feminist. ‘Respectfully Disagree’ is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we debate how Mindy Kaling's 'Never Have I Ever' represents India and desi culture, and what Brown/South Asian representation in Western media is really achieving. 'Respectfully Disagree' is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, N, a feminist and body positivity advocate joins us to discuss why the body positivity movement needs to evolve beyond physical appearance, whether conventionally attractive celebrities can embrace body positivity, and whether body positivity should be inherently political.  Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss how marriages are getting rebranded on Instagram, why Indians villainize single women, and what makes a marriage feminist. 'Respectfully Disagree' is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss our love-hate relationship with 'Koffee With Karan,' what counts as trashy TV, and whether we should be held accountable for our viewing choices. 'Respectfully Disagree' is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we revisit an episode from our archives about a topic that grows more relevant with time: kink, consent, and the politics of pleasure. Two founding members of the Kinky Collective talk to The Swaddle about the role of kink in teaching society how to have better, safer, more pleasurable sex. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we passionately debate whether ‘10 Things I Hate About You’ is a feminist masterpiece, and how rom-coms impact our ideas of love, romance and sexuality. 'Respectfully Disagree' is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss the difference between ‘tough love’ and punishment, why we believe harsh conditions make people great, and teaching accountability through kindness. 'Respectfully Disagree' is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss whether the state should mandate mental health leaves, why company therapists might be a bad idea, and what it means to create work environments that care for employees’ health. 'Respectfully Disagree' is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss why the rags-to-riches trope is flawed, if leisure requires money, and whether aspiring to be rich stands in the way of an equal world. 'Respectfully Disagree' is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss the 'bad boy' trope, why we’re drawn to people we view as ‘damaged,’ and whether a fixer-fixee dynamic is sustainable. 'Respectfully Disagree' is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, artist and activist Jyotsna Siddharth joins us to unpack the evolution of wokeness in India, the rise of social media activism, and what it means to hold people accountable with compassion. 'Respectfully Disagree' is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss the origins of stan culture, why fans want celebrities to run them over, and how the internet has fundamentally changed the nature of fandom. ‘Respectfully Disagree’ is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week we discuss why steamy romances are short-lived, how boring relationships can be cool, and the problem with viewing passion and stability in a binary. And in case you’re wondering what romance novel icon Fabio looks like -- https://bookstr.com/article/an-ode-to-fabio-romance-novel-king/ ‘Respectfully Disagree’ is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, Christina Dhanaraj, feminist writer and co-founder of Dalit History Month, joins us to discuss the problems with how we perceive the Amber Heard-Johnny Depp trial, and what it means to make ‘believe women’ an intersectional idea. ‘Respectfully Disagree’ is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss what emotional cheating means, whether we believe in monogamy, and what 'Before Sunset' got wrong about summer love. ‘Respectfully Disagree’ is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we revisit an episode from early RD days, where we discuss problems with the Baghban model of parent-child relationships, myths about Indian joint families, and why women bear the burden of showing devotion to elders. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss skincare routines, meditation apps, and the radical roots of self-care. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss optimism and whether it makes you hopelessly naive or smarter than others might think. Also: ‘The Sound of Music,’ and who gets to sing and dance with Nazis lurking. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss healthy breakups, the lines we draw between romance and friendships, and why ‘relationship anarchy’ can be a good thing. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss ‘dad bods,' the tension between our ideologies and desires, and the importance of interrogating physical appearance based preferences. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss where to draw the line with PDA, how we define what is and isn’t appropriate in public, and why public displays of affection are subversive in India. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss 'good morning' messages on WhatsApp, the nostalgia of home landlines, and setting boundaries on social media. 'Respectfully Disagree' is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss the importance of physical proximity in a relationship, why long-distance relationships get a bad rap, and the infamous ‘my boyfriend is out of town’ t-shirt. ‘Respectfully Disagree’ is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

Parents: love them or hate them, you can't ever leave them -- mostly. This week we talk about giving back to our parents, transactional relationships, and what healthy familial ties are. ‘Respectfully Disagree’ is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss whether the people we have sex with need to know about our sexual histories, health conditions, and personal beliefs, and whether there's such a thing as no-strings-attached intimacy. ‘Respectfully Disagree’ is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

Is talking about our privileges necessary, or self-important? This week, we discuss Twitter bubbles, Badhai Do, and what checking our privilege actually entails. ‘Respectfully Disagree’ is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

Is the ‘strong independent woman’ narrative stifling or empowering? This week, we discuss the need for women to be financially independent, the impact of depictions of ‘the strong woman’ in pop culture, and Christina Yang. ‘Respectfully Disagree’ is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

Is beauty oppressive or can it be empowering? In this week’s episode, we discuss Rihanna and Fenty Beauty, Naomi Wolf’s ‘The Beauty Myth,’ and whether we should reclaim or dismantle beauty norms. ‘Respectfully Disagree’ is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on. Books and articles we referred to: 1. ‘The Beauty Myth’ by Naomi Wolf 2. ‘Feminist Pleasure And Feminine Beautification’ by Ann J. Cahill 3. ‘The Right to Be Beautiful: Postfeminist Identity and Consumer Beauty Advertising’ by Michelle M. Lazar 4. ‘Appearance as a Feminist Issue’ by Deborah L. Rhode 5. ‘Because it is beautiful’: new feminist perspectives on beauty by Rita Felski 6. ‘The Age of Instagram Face’ by Jia Tolentino 7. ‘Is Beauty In The Eyes Of The Colonizer?’ by Leah Donnella 8. ‘Rihanna’s Lingerie Line Brings Up a Complicated Discussion About Language’ by Gwen Benaway

This week, we discuss where our ideas of productivity come from, and whether the pressure to be productive can become toxic. 'Respectfully Disagree' is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, writer-director Shakun Batra joins us to discuss the problems with how we define dysfunctional families, how childhood traumas shape us, and whether we have a choice in overcoming family baggage. Note: This episode contains spoilers for both ‘Kapoor And Sons’ and ‘Gehraiyaan’ Respectfully Disagree is TS Studios’ flagship podcast series, in which The Swaddle team get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss the ways in which we police ourselves as women, how class and caste impact our ideas of safety, and whether the onus of change should fall on individual women. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s weekly podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on. At 5.55 s, we talk about the proportion of women who are murdered by their intimate partners. Here are some readings on that: https://www.unodc.org/documents/data-and-analysis/statistics/crime/UN_BriefFem_251121.pdf https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/11/violence-against-women-femicide-census/ https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-51572665

This week, economist and author Shrayana Bhattacharya joins us to discuss whether heterosexual romance can ever be truly feminist. 'Respectfully Disagree' is The Swaddle Team’s weekly podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on. Books we discuss in the episode: -'Desperately Seeking Shah Rukh' by Shrayana Bhattacharya -'Why Love Hurts' by Eva Illouz -'Right to Sex' by Amia Srinivasan -'The Tragedy of Heterosexuality' by Jane Ward -'Compulsory Heterosexuality and Lesbian Existence' by Adrienne Rich

This week, we discuss whether fighting with friends is a sign of closeness, the line between friendly and unsolicited advice, and what a healthy friendship looks like. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s weekly podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we talk about gendered expectations around money, how money impacts who we’re friends with, and why it's important to discuss money in relationships. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s weekly podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss the truth behind the kids v/s career dilemma, and why mothers seem to always become the default caregivers. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss our hangups about casual sex, who shapes hookup culture in India, and why we question the notion of ‘no strings attached’ sex. Respectfully Disagree is TS Studios' flagship podcast series, in which The Swaddle team get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss the problem with aspiring to be an ‘ally,' performativity in social movements, and the difference between solidarity and allyship. 'Respectfully Disagree' is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss the notion of unconditional kindness and whether it’s more harmful than it seems. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss the problems with influencer led content, star culture v/s influencer culture, and whether influencers have negatively impacted art. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss whether role models should be held up as aspirational ideals despite their flaws. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s weekly podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

In an increasingly polarised world, is it possible to have a healthy relationship with someone whose politics don’t align with ours? Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s weekly podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss why laziness is seen as such a vice, the origins of cultural stereotypes around laziness, and rest as a form of resistance. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s weekly podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss the thrill of office romances, navigating power dynamics at work, and what it means to approach workplace relationships ethically. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss ‘relationshopping,’ the art of flirting, and whether apps have ruined dating forever. Note: At around 14.00, we say ‘Before Sunset,’ but we’re referring to the 1995 movie ‘Before Sunrise.’ Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss the problems with what we call niceness, and the potential of radical kindness. 'Respectfully Disagree' is The Swaddle Team’s weekly podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss the pros and cons of a four-day workweek, work cultures in India, and the problem with how we measure productivity. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, we discuss our expectations from friends, how to break up with a bad friend, and whether you can ever recover from being a bad friend to someone. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

In this week’s episode, we debate whether all relationships are inherently transactional, and if there is such a thing as unconditional love. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s weekly podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

This week, special guest Genesia Alves joins us to discuss consent, new feminist lingo, and whether a generational divide among feminists is hurting the fight for gender equality. Watch the clip of Ziwe quizzing Gloria Steinem about 'WAP' here -- https://twitter.com/ziwe/status/1393552025871429641?s=20

With girlboss and hustle culture being critiqued left, right, and centre, is wanting a successful career even sexy anymore? This week, we break down what having a career really means, and what’s wrong with not wanting one.

This week, we discuss MeToo, performative activism, and what it means to bring about change through social media.

This week, we discuss social pressures to get married, where the need for long-term companionship comes from, and what being ‘single’ really means. 

This week, we explore why people brag, the depictions of bragging in pop culture, and whether shameless self-promotion actually works.

This week, the team discusses why awards have been such an important part of our culture, and what purpose they serve on an individual and social level.

This week, we discuss the East/West binary, and what we’re really critiquing when we say Western culture is a bad influence on young Indians.

With the Tokyo Olympics Games coming to an end this month, The Swaddle team dissects competitive sports and questions what we lose when sport becomes driven by commercial interests. 

This week, we discuss how our upbringing shapes us in adulthood, and how much we should hold our parents/guardians responsible

This week, we discuss the Zoom boom in cosmetic plastic surgeries, and the roots of our discomfort with women choosing to surgically alter their appearance.

Being vanilla — both sexually and otherwise — has always attracted jokes, criticism and even disdain. This week on Respectfully Disagree, The Swaddle Team asks why.

This week, The Swaddle team debates the use and misuse of digital surveillance in the modern world, and if snooping is ever justified.

This week, The Swaddle team dissects the concept of fame and questions its revered place in society.

This week, we discuss 'Love Jihad,' Rani Mukerji’s self-defence advice, and the problems with how we talk about women’s safety.

As filmmakers challenge highly controversial amendments to the Cinematograph Act, The Swaddle team discusses the history of the censor board in India, and whether we really need it.

This week, we discuss how rom coms depict dream jobs, “I don’t dream of labour” memes, and the downfall of girlboss culture.

As Indians come down on Nikhil Kamath for beating Vishwanathan Anand at chess with the help of a computer, The Swaddle team dissects what we think of cheating, and whether cutting corners can ever be a good thing.

This week we discuss birth strikers, climate change, and the ethics of having more children.

As class 12 board exams get cancelled around the country, we discuss Math test nightmares, the pressures attached to exam scores, and whether there is a point to school exams at all.

This week, we discuss depictions of trauma in pop culture, the difference between adversity and trauma, and why we're quick to dismiss people's traumatic experiences.

This week, we sat down with journalists Kalpana Sharma and Ragamalika Karthikeyan to discuss their experiences of reporting on sexual violence, and what sensitive and intersectional media coverage can look like.

Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team’s weekly podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on. This week, we unpack why people don't take a ’rebound' seriously, and the problems with how we label romantic relationships.

This week, we discuss our instinct to flee during a crisis, and whether there can be a responsible way to check out.

This week, we discuss our need to apportion blame in a crisis, and whether it leads to true accountability.

This week, we debate the dilemmas around celebrities amplifying social justice issues, and what it means to be an 'apolitical' influencer.

This week, we discuss Prince Philip, Kobe Bryant, and Rishi Kapoor, and unpack the debates around when it’s okay to speak ill of the dead.

This week, we discuss whether it’s okay to have a ‘type,' and when having a type crosses into harmful stereotyping. Check out our website: https://theswaddle.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/theswaddletv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theswaddle/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSwaddle

This week, we discuss our love-hate relationship with pop culture from the '90s and early 2000s.

This week, we discuss ripped jeans, value education in schools, and how mainstream cinema portrays Indian cultural values. Check out our website: https://theswaddle.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/theswaddletv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theswaddle/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSwaddle

This week, we discuss the moral panic over Bombay Begums, and whether children need to be protected from onscreen depictions of sex. Check out our website: https://theswaddle.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/theswaddletv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theswaddle/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSwaddle

As the world reels from the Meghan and Harry interview, we discuss the relevance of royalty in India, and how our obsession with dynasty impacts Indian society and culture. Check out our website: https://theswaddle.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/theswaddletv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theswaddle/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSwaddle

This week, we discuss conspicuous consumption at Indian weddings, shopping as aspiration, and whether anyone can truly be an ethical consumer.

This week, we discuss gym culture, conflating thinness with fitness, and the class connotations of a 'fit' body. Check out our website: https://theswaddle.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/theswaddletv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theswaddle/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSwaddle

This week, we discuss gym culture, conflating thinness with fitness, and the class connotations of a 'fit' body. Check out our website: https://theswaddle.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/theswaddletv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theswaddle/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSwaddle

This week, we discuss pop culture's obsession with “spicing up your sex life,” how much sex is enough, and the benefits of other forms of intimacy. Check out our website: https://theswaddle.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/theswaddletv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theswaddle/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSwaddle

This week, we discuss our perceptions of public vulnerability, from politicians' tears to athletes' anger on the field. Check out our website: https://theswaddle.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/theswaddletv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theswaddle/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSwaddle

From secret debts to sex scandals, in this week’s episode, we explore why people love to blame the person caught in their partner’s 'mess.' Check out our website: https://theswaddle.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/theswaddletv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theswaddle/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSwaddle

This week, we discuss Tandav, The Satanic Verses, and the many times art has offended religious sentiments. Check out our website: https://theswaddle.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/theswaddletv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theswaddle/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSwaddle

In this week’s episode, we discuss pop culture depictions of the homemaker, why women are conditioned to do unpaid housework, and what it would take for society to recognise the ‘invisible’ work women do. Check out our website: https://theswaddle.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/theswaddletv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theswaddle/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSwaddle

In this week’s episode, we discuss the ethics of eating animals, changing perceptions of veganism, and why food is political.

This week, we look back at the year we lost, when 'imma bounce' became a criminal conspiracy, dalgona coffee was a thing, and the spirit of resistance reverberated around the world.

This week, we discuss teen cyberbullying, drawing the line in adult-teen interactions, and how liable teenagers are for what they do on the internet.

In this week's episode, we discuss the trope of the 'jealous woman,' why jealousy is seen as an attribute of romantic love, and how we can deal with jealousy in a healthy way.

This week, the team dissects how the label 'anti-national' has evolved in its purpose and meaning, and how societal perceptions of what is anti-national have shaped culture.

Do fan cultures help us create a sense of belonging, or do they lead to problematic hero worshipping? This week, we’re delving into whether fandoms are beneficial.

In this week's episode, we discuss how much a person can be held responsible for another's mental health, the gendered dimensions of caregiving, and depictions of mental health and romantic relationships in pop culture.

After two celebrities were charged for public nudity in Goa last week, The Swaddle team is discussing the line between nudity and obscenity, and India’s relationship with nudity as “indecent.”

This week, we discuss Arnab Goswami’s arrest, AOC's opulent clothes on a magazine cover, and the psychology behind why we call out hypocrisy in public figures.

This week, we discuss the line between concern for people's health and shaming them, and how cultural contexts impact our ideas of good health.

This week, we discuss the origins of using the word ‘toxic’ to describe human relationships, the difficulties of cutting off people who are ‘bad for you,’ and why toxicity lies in the eye of the beholder.

In this episode, we explore why brands use social justice messaging for selling products, the problems with femvertising and pinkwashing, and what it means for companies to take a stand in an increasingly polarised world.

In this week’s episode, we explore the trope of the ‘tattletale,' how pop culture treats snitches, and whether whistleblowing is more noble than snitching.

In this week’s episode, we discuss the boundaries of female solidarity and the need for intersectionality in feminist sisterhoods.

In this week’s episode, we discuss what it means to believe survivors, and whether the MeToo movement needs to shift its focus away from social media allegations.

In this week’s episode, we discuss the problem with the ‘parlour didi’ trope, dealing with our internalised misogyny, and how women in power sometimes uphold the patriarchy.

In this week’s episode, we discuss the depictions of vain women in pop culture, how social media has changed our relationship with vanity, and the line between vanity and self-love.

In this week’s episode, the team is heavily divided on how we feel about chivalry. Tune in for an honest discussion on the gendered nature of chivalry, why it’s something a lot of women find attractive, and whether it could be a good thing.

In this week’s episode, the team discusses whether friends should help us spot red flags in romantic relationships, whether family expectations for romantic partners have any value, and what it really means when friends expect a partner to ‘fit in.’

In this week’s episode, the team discusses insult humour, the line between friendly mocking and bullying, and the gendered dynamics of roasting friends.

In this week’s episode, we discuss pop culture depictions of generational wealth, whether inheritance is a major cause for inequality, and if legacies can be used for good.

In the spirit of our collective struggle with setting emotional boundaries during this pandemic, we’re re-releasing an older episode. In this, we discuss the infamous ‘I’m at capacity’ meme, unconditional love, and limits to the emotional labour we should do for friends.

In this week’s episode, the team discusses what Indian TV shows taught us about ideal ‘bahus,’ why young people can’t talk back to uncles and aunties, and how women end up bearing the burden of devotion to elders in families.

In this week's episode, the team breaks down thirst comments, where to draw the line between objectification and compliments, and whether there can be such a thing as ethical flirting. Spoiler alert: We don't reach a consensus. At all.

In this week’s episode, the team breaks down how social media has changed public debate, whether our tone in calling people out matters, and if dunking on problematic people online brings down the level of discourse.

In this week’s episode, two founding members of Kinky Collective talk to us about misconceptions around kink and what kink communities can teach us about consent.

In this week's episode, the team breaks down our perceptions of infidelity, the gendered pop culture 'cheating' tropes, and why it's time to reframe the narrative around adultery. 

In this week's episode, the team dissects notions of romance in pop culture, the pros and cons of a long-term romantic partnership, and how we can normalise alternatives. 

In this week's episode, pioneering trans rights activist Grace Banu and the director of Mariwala Health Initiative, Raj Mariwala join us to discuss who bears the responsibility for education about social justice, hierarchies within activist movements, and what reckoning with privilege and solidarity in these times actually entails.

As protests in support of Black Lives Matter gained strength this week, some parts of the U.S. experienced looting and destruction. This raised questions about whether violence has a place in protest as a valid means of resistance for the marginalised. In this week's episode, we discuss the discourse around violent resistance we've heard in India, and how we might begin to reframe those narratives.

Respectfully Disagree Freaky Friday is our all new RD format, where The Swaddle team members switch sides to argue against their own opinions. First up: capitalism. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted social inequality, which has exacerbated critiques of capitalism. The Swaddle team dissects if capitalism is to blame, or if we're glossing over deeper issues in pinning our despair on a scapegoat.

Rangita Nandy, Devika Bhagat and Nupur Asthana - the creator-producer, writer and director (Season 2) behind Amazon's web series 'Four More Shots Please' discuss their creative process, how they engage with criticism, and why they wanted to tell a story of women that brings joy.

In this week’s episode, some special guests join us from Pakistan to dissect desi culture, the politics of ‘besharami’, and feminist activism in the midst of a pandemic.

With the Boys Locker Room incident, the discussion has been about raising boys right, to be ‘good’ men. But how does society define a ‘good’ man who has committed bad acts? The team discusses, on this week’s #RespectfullyDisagree.

Is the lockdown really going to change beauty norms forever, or is this just a temporary vacation? In this week’s episode, the team discusses celeb beauty routines, influencer culture, how the lockdown has changed their own relationships with beauty, and whether it will make the idea of beauty as choice more real.

In this week’s episode the team takes a detour from disagreeing, and respectfully comes together to discuss some of the biggest conspiracy theories about the origins of Covid19.

In this edition of Remote Respectfully Disagree, the team talks about the national work from home experiment during lockdown, and whether it will impact our work culture long-term.

From Katrina Kaif doing jhaadu and bartan to Gal Gadot posting an embarrassing “Imagine” celebrity montage, has the coronavirus pandemic and the national lockdowns that have followed in its wake made celebrities more relatable, or has it laid bare their privilege? Tune in to this week’s episode to listen to The Swaddle team break down our celebrity crisis.

From panic stockpiling, to quarantining, to communicating information, in this week’s episode, the team thinks through the pandemic and the role of the individual vs. the state.

Ever since the internet took over our lives, catfishing has been an integral part of online interactions. But is it okay to fake your virtual identity to forge a relationship with another person? The Swaddle team weighs in on this week’s episode, where we also reach an important realization about catfishing in Bollywood, and a team member reveals herself to be a catfish (kind of).

After the anti-Muslim riots in Delhi, social media was awash with images and videos of gruesome violence that have played an important role in documenting poof, especially of state and police brutality. On the other hand, their circulation unleashes concerns about the privacy and dignity of those depicted. In this week’s episode, The Swaddle team discusses the ethics of taking and circulating these images of violence.

From whether the moon landing was a hoax, to if Subhas Chandra Bose is still alive, who doesn’t like a good conspiracy theory? In this week’s episode, the team respectfully conspires about some of our favorite conspiracies, why we believe, and what these stand for in an era of fake news.

When the Aam Aadmi Party swept the Delhi elections last week, an unexpected talking point was the way Arvind Kejriwal celebrated the victory with his wife. This got us thinking about how Indian politicians rarely display their personal, romantic sides and why. Tune in to this week’s episode to listen to us pick apart Indian politicians’ love and sex lives, and whether we should care.

Extremist groups are attacking Valentine’s Day again. This year, the Bajrang Dal in Hyderabad have threatened to disrupt celebrations, asking the youth to commemorate the killing of soldiers in the 2019 Pulwama attack instead. In a country where premarital sex is still taboo, and extremist groups threaten and attack couples enjoying the holiday, is celebrating Valentine’s Day a revolutionary assertion? The team weighs in, on this week’s episode.

Last week, comedian Kunal Kamra heckled conservative Republic TV news host Arnab Goswami on a flight, and it became national news. While the reaction by private airlines and the Indian government was criticized by national and international media, many people seemed to be divided on heckling as a means of protest. In this week’s episode, we discuss the method and its effects and implications.

The way early 2020 is shaping up, cancel culture is going to continue to play a part on our social discourse. In this week’s episode of #RespectfullyDisagree, we ask: Is cancel culture a harmful result of social media mob mentality, or is it one of the few ways for the marginalized to express rage online, and hold public figures accountable?

Everyone seems to get drawn in by celebrity gossip today. But does it have any cultural impact? And what does the way we gossip tell us about where we are as a society? The team weighs in on this week’s episode of Respectfully Disagree.⁠

The team weighs in on monogamy’s place in our current conversations around love and desire, in this week’s episode of #RespectfullyDisagree.

Social media has undoubtedly played a major role in enabling mobilization, discourse, and discussion around the ongoing anti-NRC and -CAA protests here in India. But with paid trolls, doctored videos, fake news, and possibilities to replace on-ground participation with online activism — is social media more of a bane or a boon?

From the Hugh Grant regurgitations of the past to recent RomComs like The Big Sick, the RomCom has become an embattled film genre — is it dead or is it simply evolving? This week, The Swaddle team dissects our favorite, and mostly problematic, RomComs, and whether filmmakers have managed to elevate the genre to fit with feminist times.

This week on Respectfully Disagree, we revisit this year in pop culture — from the hot priest to ‘Happy Birthday Shloka.’

In this week’s episode of Respectfully Disagree, the team discusses the origins of body positivity, the problem with icons, the corporatization of causes, and the benefits of a post-beauty world.

Mardaani 2, the sequel to the intense cop drama starring Rani Mukerji, is a ‘women-centric’ Bollywood movie dealing with sexual violence. This got the team thinking about depictions of sexual violence and rape on-screen — can it ever be authentic and sensitive?

From your favorite feminist internet memes to your go-to WhatsApp group for venting, the ‘men are trash’ rhetoric is everywhere. But many feminists have criticized this discourse for being alienating, while others talk about the importance of a safe space to heal and vent.

Remember the ‘I’m at capacity’ meme? This week, we take inspiration from the polarised opinions regarding whether friendships should have boundaries, if unconditional love is a thing, and if there are any limits to emotional labor we do for friends.

Ghosting is a phenomenon that has become an integral part of modern dating and relationships. In this episode, we unpack the psychology behind it, its gendered dynamics, ghosting friends, how to deal with ghosting, and if it’s okay to go cold turkey and never return.

From Hillary Clinton to Mallika Dua, many women have stuck by family members when serious claims of sexual harassment have been made against them. In this episode, we talk about the complexities of standing by a friend or family member who has been accused of sexual harassment.

From Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra to Jay-Z and Beyoncé, age gaps in relationships are always the subject of a lot of speculation and conversation, especially when you break down the scrutiny by gender. Think this through with our team in the third episode of our podcast series.

From Indian twitter fervently debating the misogyny of Kabir Singh to the world at large discussing the influence of problematic content creators because of the New Zealand shooter giving a shout out to PewDiePie, questions around problematic cultural content keep coming up. In this episode, we dissect what responsibility content creators have toward their audience and whether all cultural content should be viewed from a social justice perspective.

It’s been two years since Raya Sarkar came out with the List of Sexual Harassers in Academia. And the #MeToo movement broke out in a big way in India last October. In this episode, we discuss the #MeToo movement and the way forward.