Deep, Down & Desi Podcast
Can talking about death, loss and grief help us to live? This could be the most important podcast of your afterlife...
In a community saturated by talk of babies and marriages, British Asian bereavement is curiously complicated - and often ignored.
Family, religious and cultural issues make each passing unique from the mainstream and brings in sharp focus the generational expectations that can cause further heartache at a time of sensitivity.
Fresh To Death is out to change that.
Restaurateur Saima is living with a terminal diagnosis of stage 4 lung cancer and filmmaker Maleena lost her teenage brother to leukemia and father to a sudden heart attack.
Together, they explore their own perspective of being British Asian women dealing with death - and speak to others with a range of unique perspectives, from will writing to funerals, mental health to cultural traditions.
If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this programme you can find support at the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Action line for bereavement:
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Episodes to download
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Listen to Series 2 of But...Where Are You Really From?
Thu 29 Oct 2020
Join Eshaan, Sunil and Nim as they explore the past and present of top comedy guests.
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Bollywood Uncovered: Kareena Kapoor Khan
Mon 13 Jul 2020
Haroon chats to Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan on her 20th anniversary at the top
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Have You Listened to Bollywood Uncovered?
Mon 13 Jul 2020
If you like Deep, Down and Desi, you'll enjoy Bollywood Uncovered.
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The Biggest B: A Star is Born
Mon 6 Jul 2020
Listen to the first episode of The Biggest B from the Beyond Bollywood feed.
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Have You Listened to The Biggest B?
Mon 6 Jul 2020
If you like Deep, Down & Desi you'll enjoy The Biggest B, from the Beyond Bollywood feed.
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Beyond Bollywood: Janhvi Kapoor
Mon 29 Jun 2020
Listen to the first episode of Beyond Bollywood. Haroon interviews Janhvi Kapoor
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Have You Listened to Beyond Bollywood?
Mon 29 Jun 2020
If you like Deep Down and Desi you'll enjoy the Asian Network's new Beyond Bollywood feed.
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Dead Talk—Fresh To Death
Thu 5 Mar 2020
Saima and Maleena discuss the issues around grief and mental health.
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Who Really Cares?—Fresh To Death
Thu 27 Feb 2020
Saima and Maleena are joined by Kamalpreet to chat about end of life care.
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Death Admin—Fresh To Death
Thu 20 Feb 2020
Maleena asks Saima about planning for her passing, from wills to funerals.
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Secret Love, Hidden Loss
Fri 14 Feb 2020
Saima and Maleena bring an incredible story of a secret relationship that ends in tragedy.
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Raj’s Story.
Thu 6 Feb 2020
Saima and Maleena hear from Will writer Raj about living with a death in his own family.
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Welcome to Fresh To Death!—Fresh To Death
Wed 29 Jan 2020
Can talking about loss and grief help us to live?
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Episode 6: Faitheism—Comic Sanskrit
Thu 12 Dec 2019
Raul considers the paradox of being an atheist Hindu, but the truth is hard to digest.
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Episode 5: Meat Me Halfway—Comic Sanskrit
Thu 12 Dec 2019
Raul attempts to justify his diet…but will the Pandit have beef with the way he eats?
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Episode 4: He, She, Hijra—Comic Sanskrit
Thu 12 Dec 2019
Millennia before the West started reassessing the concept of gender, India had the Hijra.
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Episode 3: Smokin’ Shiva—Comic Sanskrit
Thu 12 Dec 2019
What’s the role of marijuana in Hinduism? Raul takes it upon himself to find out.
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Episode 2: Let’s Talk About Sex Shakti—Comic Sanskrit
Thu 12 Dec 2019
Raul discovers that he owes the universe the debt of his body. No pressure then.
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Episode 1: Inner Peace—Comic Sanskrit
Thu 12 Dec 2019
Raul discovers there’s way more to yoga than sexy leggings and expensive beach retreats.
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Welcome To Comic Sanskrit!—Comic Sanskrit
Tue 10 Dec 2019
Comedian Raul Kohli adventures into his Hindu background to answer some big questions.
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Episode 6 ft Anjili Mohindra—But... Where Are You Really From?
Thu 5 Dec 2019
Bodyguard, Cat Filters and Superstitions
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Episode 5 ft Ahir Shah—But... Where Are You Really From?
Thu 28 Nov 2019
Brownie Points, 'Bhali' Elliot and Ahir Shah...
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Episode 3 ft Nihal Arthanayake—But... Where Are You Really From?
Thu 14 Nov 2019
Nihal, A Little bit of 'Biggie' and airport pick-ups...
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Episode 2 ft Kae Kurd—But... Where Are You Really From?
Thu 7 Nov 2019
Kae Kurd, Passport Ages and Bum Gun's
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Episode 1 ft Sadia Azmat—But... Where Are You Really From?
Thu 31 Oct 2019
Sadia Azmat, Respect and Crisps vs Poppadoms...
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Welcome to But...Where Are You Really From?—But... Where Are You Really From?
Thu 31 Oct 2019
Join Eshaan, Sunil and Nim as they explore the past and present of top comedy guests...
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The Calm Down Industry—All About The Money
Thu 24 Oct 2019
Rahat and Faarea take a look at the CBD market.
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The Skin Lightening Industry—All About The Money
Thu 17 Oct 2019
Skin lightening products are often toxic and illegal. But the industry is booming!