Deep, Down & Desi

"But…Where are you really from?" is back - the podcast that looks at the question that all Asian people have been asked. With the help of some special guests they look at what it truly means to be British Asian today… Join hosts Eshaan Akbar, Nim Odedra and Sunil Patel as they discover just how 'Desi' their guest are, through funny and revealing stories… Episodes are released weekly, and guests throughout the series include Ali Official, Sacha Dhawan, Jassa Ahluwalia and Sharan Dhaliwal. You can find series 2 by searching 'But...where are you really from' on BBC Sounds.

In the first episode of Bollywood Uncovered, Haroon speaks to Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan on her 20th anniversary at the top. Kareena is both a superstar and inspiration for many of her fans. She’s successfully navigated the ever-changing industry for more than two decades and managed to do what many considered impossible for a Bollywood actress – stay consistently in demand with box-office hit after hit. In the first episode of this no-holds barred podcast, Bebo looks back on her Bollywood hits like K3G and Jab We Met; reflects on the movie choices that didn’t fit her glamorous image and has advice on what young actors need to do, to make it big in Mumbai. To listen to the full series search Bollywood Uncovered in BBC Sounds.

If you like Deep, Down and Desi, you'll enjoy Bollywood Uncovered from the Beyond Bollywood feed. In this podcast series, Haroon Rashid visits Mumbai to find out what it takes to be a Bollywood film star in 2020

Amitabh Bachchan fans Haroon, Amn & Shehzaad start at the beginning of Amitabh's career. To listen to the full series, search The Biggest B on BBC Sounds.

If you like Deep, Down & Desi you'll enjoy The Biggest B, from the Beyond Bollywood feed. In this series, Haroon, Amn & Shehzaad try and figure the secret to Amitabh Bachchan’s 50 years Bollywood? Listen to the full series by searching The Biggest B on BBC Sounds.

Janhvi Kapoor knows what expectation is. The daughter of legend Sridevi and producer Boney Kapoor tells Haroon Rashid that she wants to earn the love for who she is. They chat about the pressures that come with life under the spotlight and how Janhvi navigates her rising star on her own terms. You can listen to the rest of the series by searching Beyond Bollywood on BBC Sounds.

If you like Deep Down and Desi you'll enjoy the Asian Network's new Beyond Bollywood Podcast. In this podcast, join BBC Asian Network’s Haroon Rashid for your fix of Bollywood movie chat, big star interviews and all things Desi entertainment. From new movies to love of the classics – this is the only place to be!

In the last episode of this series, Saima and Maleena talk about the power of talking. Grief can be one of the biggest tests to your mental health. So is there a ‘right’ way to cope with loss? They invite Rabbil to the café to hear his story about how he lost his Aunt and his subsequent struggles with depression. Hypnotherapist Dipti then joins them to give her professional opinion and chat about her own story of grief that inspired her career as a mental health practitioner. Saima opened Masala Wala cafe with her family, a small Pakistani restaurant that serves her mother’s recipes with love and charm. Out of nowhere, she was diagnosed with incurable lung cancer, before she even turned 30. Her life has been dramatically cut short - without treatment, she wouldn’t be here today. After dealing with her diagnosis, she talks frankly on how she’s getting over dying, so she can get on with living. Maleena, a Journalist and Producer, lost her brother when they were both teenagers, after a long battle with leukemia. As she became an adult, her father passed away suddenly and without warning. She shares openly what it’s like growing up with grief, the guilt of being left behind and how her identity as a British Asian was tested to its limits. Together, they bond over their unique perspectives on life and death and ponder the ultimate question - why? Join them for their chat over a cup of chai - this could be the most important podcast of your afterlife... If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this programme you can find support at the BBC Action line for bereavement: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/4MmhHDSbdDmTpVJhBs2v4Py/information-and-support-bereavement

Within the British Asian community, care can be a controversial subject. Who should look after you when you’re in your final days and what should you expect from the pros? Saima and Maleena chat about family expectations, the Asian stigma of so-called ‘old people’s homes’ and the benefits of modern palliative care. Kamalpreet pops into the cafe to share her experience of looking after her Gran who suffered from dementia and how she navigated the complexities of the care system before she passed away. Saima opened Masala Wala cafe with her family, a small Pakistani restaurant that serves her mother’s recipes with love and charm. Out of nowhere, she was diagnosed with incurable lung cancer, before she even turned 30. Her life has been dramatically cut short - without treatment, she wouldn’t be here today. After dealing with her diagnosis, she talks frankly on how she’s getting over dying, so she can get on with living. Maleena, a Journalist and Producer, lost her brother when they were both teenagers, after a long battle with leukaemia. As she became an adult, her father passed away suddenly and without warning. She shares openly what it’s like growing up with grief, the guilt of being left behind and how her identity as a British Asian was tested to its limits. Together, they bond over their unique perspectives on life and death and ponder the ultimate question - why? Join them for their chat over a cup of chai - this could be the most important podcast of your afterlife... If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this programme you can find support at the BBC Action line for bereavement: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/4MmhHDSbdDmTpVJhBs2v4Py/information-and-support-bereavement

If death is inevitable, then planning for it is essential. But it can also be one of the most daunting things that you have to deal with and too many put it off until the very last minute of life. Maleena chats to Saima in the café about what getting your affairs in order actually means - or the ‘Death Admin’ as she likes to call it. They hear from Dan, who created a will writing start-up that brings the legal process into the modern digital era. And Maleena visits the Garden’s Of Peace, the UK’s largest Muslim cemetery, to hear about how tens-of-thousands have balanced their British Asian identity even after they die. Saima opened Masala Wala cafe with her family, a small Pakistani restaurant that serves her mother’s recipes with love and charm. Out of nowhere, she was diagnosed with incurable lung cancer, before she even turned 30. Her life has been dramatically cut short - without treatment, she wouldn’t be here today. After dealing with her diagnosis, she talks frankly on how she’s getting over dying, so she can get on with living. Maleena, a Journalist and Producer, lost her brother when they were both teenagers, after a long battle with leukaemia. As she became an adult, her father passed away suddenly and without warning. She shares openly what it’s like growing up with grief, the guilt of being left behind and how her identity as a British Asian was tested to its limits. Together, they bond over their unique perspectives on life and death and ponder the ultimate question - why? Join them for their chat over a cup of chai - this could be the most important podcast of your afterlife... If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this programme you can find support at the BBC Action line for bereavement: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/4MmhHDSbdDmTpVJhBs2v4Py/information-and-support-bereavement

In this episode of Fresh To Death, Saima and Maleena discuss how honest you can be about your grief and what it’s like dealing with death in unfamiliar surroundings. Maleena uncovers an incredible story of a young woman who goes on holiday with her secret boyfriend and tragically has to return home without him. Back at the café, Saima and Maleena chat about the complex cultural issues when discussing the most personal of circumstances, including who you can share your love and pain with. Saima opened Masala Wala cafe with her family, a small Pakistani restaurant that serves her mother’s recipes with love and charm. Out of nowhere, she was diagnosed with incurable lung cancer, before she even turned 30. Her life has been dramatically cut short - without treatment, she wouldn’t be here today. After dealing with her diagnosis, she talks frankly on how she’s getting over dying, so she can get on with living. Maleena, a Journalist and Producer, lost her brother when they were both teenagers, after a long battle with leukaemia. As she became an adult, her father passed away suddenly and without warning. She shares openly what it’s like growing up with grief, the guilt of being left behind and how her identity as a British Asian was tested to its limits. Together, they bond over their unique perspectives on life and death and ponder the ultimate question - why? Join them for their chat over a cup of chai - this could be the most important podcast of your afterlife... If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this programme you can find support at the BBC Action line for bereavement: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/4MmhHDSbdDmTpVJhBs2v4Py/information-and-support-bereavement

In this episode of Fresh To Death, Saima and Maleena explore what it's like to deal with death in the family. They speak to Raj, who started a Will writing service for the Sikh community with his wife, before being hit with the cruellest of coincidences. Can the experience of dealing with death as a professional help you grieve your own personal losses? Saima opened Masala Wala cafe with her family, a small Pakistani restaurant that serves her mother’s recipes with love and charm. Out of nowhere, she was diagnosed with incurable lung cancer, before she even turned 30. Her life has been dramatically cut short - without treatment, she wouldn’t be here today. After dealing with her diagnosis, she talks frankly on how she’s getting over dying, so she can get on with living. Maleena, a Journalist and Producer, lost her brother when they were both teenagers, after a long battle with leukaemia. As she became an adult, her father passed away suddenly and without warning. She shares openly what it’s like growing up with grief, the guilt of being left behind and how her identity as a British Asian was tested to its limits. Together, they bond over their unique perspectives on life and death and ponder the ultimate question - why? Join them for their chat over a cup of chai - this could be the most important podcast of your afterlife... If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this programme you can find support at the BBC Action line for bereavement: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/4MmhHDSbdDmTpVJhBs2v4Py/information-and-support-bereavement

In this episode of Fresh To Death, Saima and Maleena share their experiences of dealing with death. Saima opened Masala Wala cafe with her family, a small Pakistani restaurant that serves her mother’s recipes with love and charm. Out of nowhere, she was diagnosed with incurable lung cancer, before she even turned 30. Her life has been dramatically cut short - without treatment, she wouldn’t be here today. After dealing with her diagnosis, she talks frankly on how she’s getting over dying, so she can get on with living. Maleena, a Journalist and Producer, lost her brother when they were both teenagers, after a long battle with leukemia. As she became an adult, her father passed away suddenly and without warning. She shares openly what it’s like growing up with grief, the guilt of being left behind and how her identity as a British Asian was tested to its limits. Together, they bond over their unique perspectives on life and death and ponder the ultimate question - why? Join them for their chat over a cup of chai - this could be the most important podcast of your afterlife... If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this programme you can find support at the BBC Action line for bereavement: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/4MmhHDSbdDmTpVJhBs2v4Py/information-and-support-bereavement

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 Thompson is living with a terminal diagnosis of stage 4 lung cancer and filmmaker Maleena Pone lost her teenage brother to leukaemia 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 BBC Action line for bereavement: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/4MmhHDSbdDmTpVJhBs2v4Py/information-and-support-bereavement

Raul considers the paradox of being an atheist Hindu, but the truth is hard to digest. Raul has always loved the old stories of Hinduism – the monkey gods, elephant heads, and frolicking milkmaids – but he’s not so sure what they actually mean to him, spiritually speaking. Over the series, Raul has come to see Hinduism in a whole new light. But he still needs to ask himself the biggest question yet. After all this reading, talking and meditating – does he believe in any of it? In his quest to find out whether Hinduism has to be a 24/7 commitment or more of a pick ‘n’ mix thing, Raul has a final heart-to-heart with the Pandit Satish K Sharma, reads some of the most outrageous stories in the Vedas and, well, experiences a purge of sorts…

Raul attempts to justify his diet – but will the Pandit have beef with the way he eats? In this episode, Raul weighs up the needs of the planet, the advice of the Hindu scriptures and the demands of his own stomach to figure out if it’s time to give up eating meat. He goes out for breakfast with his comedian friend Kiran Morjaria, entertains his audiences with a story about sausages and returns to the temple to chew it all over with Pandit Satish K Sharma. As a kid, when Raul went to the school dinner hall he’d have to wear a big sticker saying NO BEEF. When he was a teenager, he smuggled meatball marinaras into the house under the cover of darkness. But now, what with climate activists making us all feel guilty, he’s starting to think that Hindus had it right all along. But if humans weren’t supposed to eat meat…why do we find it so darn delicious?!

Millennia before the West started reassessing the concept of gender, India had the Hijra. When researching for this podcast, Raul was surprised to discover that, in Hinduism, gender non-conformity is nothing new. The origin of the Hijra can be found in ancient Indian folk stories, but they are also a real community of transwomen that live in India today. Many people still believe that they are mystical beings and that they can confer blessings and curses. In this episode Raul investigates the complex subject of gender in Hinduism and in India. He speaks to his comedian friend Sindhu Vee, the trans activist Kalki Subramaniam and, of course, his ever-helpful guide Pandit Satish K Sharma.

What’s the role of marijuana in Hinduism? Raul takes it upon himself to find out. When Raul was 19 years old, he received a surprising call from his mother. It was Maha Shivratri, she said, and officially the one day in the Hindu calendar that smoking marijuana was permitted. (Not by UK law, of course.) This got Raul thinking – maybe his lifestyle was more aligned with the Hindu faith than he thought? In this episode, Raul has a surprising conversation with the Pandit Satish K Sharma, he talks to Hannah Deacon about her battle to get access to medical marijuana for her son and introduces us to the notorious Spekky Rizwan.

Raul Kohli discovers that he owes the universe the debt of his body. No pressure then. When it comes to the birds and the bees, Raul was arranged a marriage before he was arranged a sex education lesson. Add to that the confusing depictions of romance in Bollywood films and the fact that Krishna married 18,000 milkmaids, it’s fair to say that there are some mixed messages going on. So, Raul sets out to discover if Hindus are as conservative about sex as his Mum wanted him to believe. In this episode, Raul chats to his comedian friend Anuvab Pal, seeks advice from his pandit, the Hindu scholar Satish K Sharma, bares all to his live audiences and reads the Kama Sutra cover to cover…for research purposes, ok?

Raul discovers there’s way more to yoga than sexy leggings and expensive beach retreats. As a stand-up comedian, Raul’s mind is always going at a million miles a minute, while his body travels to all four corners of the globe performing comedy to late-night crowds. But this lifestyle is taking its toll, and he wants to find ways to keep the stress down. In this episode, Raul chats to his comedian friend Sukh Ojla, seeks advice from the esteemed scholar Satish K Sharma, finds his flow with wise yogi Ravi Dixit and puts his theories to live comedy audiences. Turns out that, thousands of years before the West started banging on about mindfulness and self-care, Hindus had already found the path to tranquility.

Comedian Raul Kohli is on a quest to find out if his Hindu upbringing – which he drifted away from long ago – can help him find the answers to life’s big questions. With the help of a Pandit, a yogi, some Hindu comedian friends, a surprise Sikh and other wise gurus, Raul takes us on an adventure back into a 4000-year-old religion. It’s a world of monkey gods, Holy cows, X-rated temples and cannabis-laced milkshakes…and some sincere and serious introspection, of course. With any luck, you’ll be enlightened, entertained and shocked in equal measure. Growing up, religion always felt like a burden to Raul, rather than something that brought him happiness or clarity. Also, given the choice between delicious cheeseburgers and a seemingly complex and strict faith, Hinduism tended to lose out. But recently Raul’s been doing some reading and has started to think that perhaps he’s got Hinduism all wrong? In fact, thinking about it, does he even know what Hinduism actually is? Raul Kohli attempts to wrestle the beliefs of billions of people across thousands of years into the format of a comedy podcast series. Don’t worry – if he doesn’t manage it in this life, he can always try it again in the next.

In the final episode of this series the team talk about superstition, cat filters, and chat about desi roots with actress Anjli Mohindra "But...Where Are You Really From?" It's a question that all Asian people have been asked - in this brand new podcast we'll use it to explore the roots and history of top notch comedy guests. Join Eshaan, Nim and Sunil as they use this question as a jumping off point into the world of race and identity... Guests in the series include Nihal Arthanayake, Sindhu Vee, Ahir Shah, Kae Kurd and Sadia Azmat.

In this episode Eshaan, Sunil and Nim talk to comedian Ahir Shah and ask him the question that all Asian people have been asked... The team also discuss Bollywood and telly plus a news story involving cow’s in Indian Shops... "But...Where are you really from?" It's a question that all asian people have been asked - in this brand new podcast it’s a jumping off point into the hilarious roots and history of top notch comedy guests. Hosts Eshaan Akbar, Nim Odedra and Sunil Patel will discover just how 'Desi' our guest is through their funny, revealing personal anecdotes… BBC Studios Production.

In this episode the team talk about an eggless marriage, ask each other out and discuss growing up desi with Sindhu Vee. "But...Where Are You Really From?" It's a question that all Asian people have been asked - in this brand new podcast we'll use it to explore the roots and history of top notch comedy guests. Join Eshaan, Nim and Sunil as they use this question as a jumping off point into the world of race and identity... Guests in the series include Nihal Arthanayake, Sindhu Vee, Ahir Shah, Anjli Mohindra and Sadia Azmat.

In this episode, the team talk about music and their upbringing before chatting to their guest Nihal Arthanayake… "But...Where are you really from?" It's a question that all asian people have been asked - in this brand new podcast it’s a jumping-off point into the hilarious roots and history of top-notch comedy guests. Hosts Eshaan Akbar, Nim Odedra and Sunil Patel will discover just how 'Desi' our guest is through their funny, revealing personal anecdotes… BBC Studios Production

In this episode, the team talk about doing ‘laundry’, asian passport ages and discuss a ‘desi’ news story featuring a 123 year old man… "But...Where are you really from?" It's a question that all asian people have been asked - in this brand new podcast it’s a jumping-off point into the hilarious roots and history of top-notch comedy guests. Hosts Eshaan Akbar, Nim Odedra and Sunil Patel will discover just how 'Desi' our guest is through their funny, revealing personal anecdotes…explore our guest’s connection with their roots…. BBC Studios Production

Launching this new series for BBC Asian Network, Eshaan, Sunil and Nim talk to guest Sadia Azmat… In this episode they talk about respect, public transport seating etiquette and ask Sadia the all important quickfire question “Crisps or Poppadom’s”? "But...Where are you really from?" It's a question that all asian people have been asked - in this brand new podcast it’s a jumping off point into the hilarious roots and history of top notch comedy guests. Hosts Eshaan Akbar, Nim Odedra and Sunil Patel will discover just how 'Desi' our guest is through their funny, revealing personal anecdotes… BBC Studios Production.

"But...Where Are You Really From?" It's a question that all asian people have been asked - in this brand new podcast we'll use it to explore the roots and history of top-notch comedy guests. Hosts Eshaan Akbar, Nim Odedra and Sunil Patel will discover just how 'Desi' our guest is through their funny, revealing personal anecdotes…l will discover just how 'Desi' our guest is through their funny, revealing personal anecdotes. Guests in the series include Nihal Arthanayake, Sindhu Vee, Ahir Shah, Anjli Mohindra and Sadia Azmat.

On a day to day basis, Rahat and Faarea are equally stressed out. Faarea has noticed that all these products have popped up to counter this phenomenon, forming what she has christened The Calm Down Industry. She gives Rahat the hard sell on two of her favourites, mindfulness and CBD. We’ve all heard of mindfulness, but could there be something more sinister behind its promises? CBD, meanwhile, is an extract from the cannabis plant that’s said to calm you down and reduce pain and anxiety without getting you high. To try and convince Rahat of its benefits, Faarea takes her to The Feel Good Café, which specialises in CBD products, to chat to Idan Naor and Mark Halford and have a CBD- infused turmeric latte or two.

As a child, Faarea would regularly borrow Fair & Lovely from her cousins, and Rahat's grandma always had a bottle of Tibet Snow. In the UK, many of the ingredients found in these skin-lightening products are toxic and therefore illegal. But the industry is booming! In 2017, it was raking in £3.4 billion and is set to almost double by 2027. Why are these market regulations not working? Why is there still pressure on men and women the world over to be fair? Faarea pops up to Birmingham to chat with Somia R. Bibi, a PhD student doing pioneering research into the skin-lightening industry, and comes back with a bottle or two...

20 year olds are making millions from their bedrooms from buying and selling the latest trainers, and even programming online bots to jump queues for the latest kicks. Meanwhile, Nike’s ‘racist trainers’ are only driving up prices and StockX, the online market dedicated exclusively to sneakers, is radically shaking up the way we buy goods. And for perhaps the only time in history, Faarea's hometown of Coventry steps into the limelight when eBay vice-president Rob Hattrell tells us the city has the highest number of eBay millionaires... Why?

Will Faarea ever be able to buy a house? Or will she be renting for life? Rahat gives her a curated list of alternative options; from 3-D printed homes, shared ownership, to buying a house in The Gambia. She also rails against gentrification, while Faarea elaborates on how it has been a key factor to her successful AirBnB side hustle. Professor Danny Dorling gives a quick history of housing in this country and offers a solution to the current housing crisis. Spoiler: It’s not building more homes.

Having been homeless as a teenager, Faarea gives her two cents on what causes financial shame, and how it has led her to lavish spending. Meanwhile, Rahat compares British attitudes to Norway where there are online income databases. Should we be more open about our personal finances? Robert Kellner of Grant Tree, a radically transparent consultancy firm, weighs in on the discussion.

To kick off the series, AATM tackles challenger banks. These new, digital banks are competitors of larger well known banks, and Rahat is rooting for them. Faarea, however, doesn’t need a convenient app to show her how much money she’s haemorrhaging nor is she on board with Revolut’s business model and work culture. Featuring a discussion with co-founder of Monzo, Jonas Templestein, this episode looks at the hows and whys of challenger banks, and whether they’re here to stay.

Baffled by banking, intrigued by interest rates or simply worried you’ll never have enough cash? You’ve come to the right place. Sensible spender Rahat Siddique and self-confessed splurger Faarea Masud have made it their mission to better understand the world of saving, spending and all the confusing stuff in the middle. From the rise of challenger banks to climbing the housing ladder, this podcast doesn’t promise to have all the answers but it does guarantee to ask all the right questions. Come on in and say goodbye to financial shaming forever!

Poppy, Roya and Rubina, have talked about how they lost their virginity, how they masturbate and have even studied their vaginas during this podcast but they haven't really mentioned love or romance, till now. As Brown Girls Who Do It Too and who do it all, what are their experiences of love or romance and what part do their sex lives play in their love lives? Does being a sexually active Asian girl help or hinder finding love? From first crushes to abiding love, Roya, Rubina and Poppy are more intimate then ever before as they are talking about matters of the heart. An Asian girl's sex life is often shrouded in secrecy. However Roya, Rubina and Poppy are breaking all taboos in this revealing podcast. ‘Brown Girls Do It Too’ is a no holds barred conversation between three British Asian girls, who all have sex and are unashamed to talk about it. All the ‘ins and outs’, from the messy realities to the mythical fantasies and sexpectations, Poppy, Rubina and Roya talk about their relationships and sex lives in this funny full frontal podcast. These are genuine and thought provoking conversations, between three progressive British Asian girls who have and enjoy sex, conversations that have never been aired before. How do they navigate the complex world of sexual adventures with their cultural backgrounds and familial expectations?

Having sex right now could well involve dating apps, some flirty texting, phone sex and maybe performing some porn film like moves. Poppy, Roya and Rubina have done it all. In this episode of Brown Girls Do It Too, Poppy, Roya and Rubina, talk about all the things involved in having a relationship or dating right now, from how and why they use dating apps to the effect watching porn is having on their sexual relationships. Roya also goes through her phone messages to give us a taste of her 'sexting' techniques, Rubina gives us a bit of dirty talk and Poppy talks about why she hates nudes. An Asian girl's sex life is often shrouded in secrecy. However Roya, Rubina and Poppy are breaking all taboos in this revealing podcast. ‘Brown Girls Do It Too’ is a no holds barred conversation between three British Asian girls, who all have sex and are unashamed to talk about it. All the ‘ins and outs’, from the messy realities to the mythical fantasies and sexpectations, Poppy, Rubina and Roya talk about their relationships and sex lives in this funny full frontal podcast. These are genuine and thought provoking conversations, between three progressive British Asian girls who have and enjoy sex, conversations that have never been aired before. How do they navigate the complex world of sexual adventures with their cultural backgrounds and familial expectations?

Rubina, Roya and Poppy were all meant to study their vaginas for this episode but guess who didn't? They talk about their findings, attempt to draw their own 'lady bits' and even give them names. Poppy's vagina apparently has an accent! The girls also discuss contraception choices, crusty findings, the numerous names for a vagina or vulva and how to keep things cool down there. An Asian girl's sex life is often shrouded in secrecy. However Roya, Rubina and Poppy are breaking all taboos in this revealing podcast. ‘Brown Girls Do It Too’ is a no holds barred conversation between three British Asian girls, who all have sex and are unashamed to talk about it. All the ‘ins and outs’, from the messy realities to the mythical fantasies and sexpectations, Poppy, Rubina and Roya talk about their relationships and sex lives in this funny full frontal podcast. These are genuine and thought provoking conversations, between three progressive British Asian girls who have and enjoy sex, conversations that have never been aired before. How do they navigate the complex world of sexual adventures with their cultural backgrounds and familial expectations?

An Asian girl's sex life is often shrouded in secrecy. However Roya, Rubina and Poppy are breaking all taboos in this revealing podcast. In this episode, Poppy, Roya and Rubina talk about Sexpectations, all those things during sex that they are expected to do and the expectations they have of their partners. From shaving to swallowing and oral sex to anal sex, what are those expectations that they have to contend with and what are their red lines when it comes to sex? ‘Brown Girls Do It Too’ is a no holds barred conversation between three British Asian girls, who all have sex and are unashamed to talk about it. All the ‘ins and outs’, from the messy realities to the mythical fantasies and sexpectations, Poppy, Rubina and Roya talk about their relationships and sex lives in this funny full frontal podcast. These are genuine and thought provoking conversations, between three progressive British Asian girls who have and enjoy sex, conversations that have never been aired before. How do they navigate the complex world of sexual adventures with their cultural backgrounds and familial expectations?

An Asian girl's sex life is often shrouded in secrecy. However Roya, Rubina and Poppy are breaking all taboos in this revealing podcast. This episode is all about masturbation. A lot of girls, let alone Asian girls, are too embarrassed to even admit they masturbate, that is definitely not the case with Poppy, Roya and Rubina. Listen out for Poppy's ‘seven inch’ guest, Victor, Rubina's account of how she thought she'd broken her back when she first orgasmed and Roya's very cute sounding technique of 'duveting' ‘Brown Girls Do It Too’ is a no holds barred conversation between three British Asian girls, who all have sex and are unashamed to talk about it. All the ‘ins and outs’, from the messy realities to the mythical fantasies and sexpectations, Poppy, Rubina and Roya talk about their relationships and sex lives in this funny full frontal podcast. These are genuine and thought provoking conversations, between three progressive British Asian girls who have and enjoy sex, conversations that have never been aired before. How do they navigate the complex world of sexual adventures with their cultural backgrounds and familial expectations?

An Asian girl's sex life is often shrouded in secrecy. However Roya, Rubina and Poppy are breaking all taboos in this revealing podcast. In the first episode they talk about how they all lost their virginities. Expect both funny and shocking stories that involve ex-husbands, sex via tinder and an annoying salwar kameez that keeps getting in the way. Brown Girls Do It Too is a no holds barred conversation between three British Asian girls, who all have sex and are unashamed to talk about it. All the ‘ins and outs’, from the messy realities to the mythical fantasies and sexpectations, Poppy, Rubina and Roya talk about their relationships and sex lives in this funny full frontal podcast. These are genuine and thought provoking conversations, between three progressive British Asian girls who have and enjoy sex, conversations that have never been aired before. How do they navigate the complex world of sexual adventures with their cultural backgrounds and familial expectations?

For most Asian girls, openly chatting about sex is firmly off limits. Enter Poppy, Rubina and Roya. This trio don’t hold back in lol’ing through their sexual adventures and feelings about cultural expectations. So throw away the shame, hop between the sheets, and settle in for some brutally honest conversation and funny revelations. Come on people – its 2019. Brown Girls Do It Too!

Eid, Vaisakhi, Holi, Christmas or Halloween? Our three Scotistanis Taqi, Atta and Paul share their knowledge on all things Festival that Asians love/hate to celebrate. (SPOILER ALERT: They know nothing!)

Some of the annoying things Asians do deserve to be sins! Our favourite Scotistanis Taqi, Atta and Paul compile their own ‘Asian’ version of the seven deadly sins.

Listen in as our three Scotistanis Taqi, Atta and Paul share their hilarious holiday mishaps and muslas ...plus find out why a plastic water bottle is a top Asian travel accessory.

Monobrows, man boobs, bulging tids and beauty regimes. Our three Scottish friends; Taqi, Atta and Paul, chat frankly about male grooming habits and embarrassing body parts.

Forget Love Island! Taqi, Atta and Paul reveal their ups and downs with romance and being in love. Listen to find out which one of our trio is a romantic giraffe, which one likes to cook naked and which one has a serious issue with those three special words.

Taqi, Atta and Paul, our three Scotistani actors, chat about masculinity and the pressures of being a man in today's world.

Scotistan: Meet Taqi, Atta and Paul. Aye that’s right there are Asians in Scotland...so put that in your pipe and smoke it!

In the last ep, Yasser, Zayna and Shehz look back over their own Ramzaan's and wonder if they've made the most of it. Also comedian Sadia Azmat joins the team.

Yasser, Zayna and Shehz are joined by Guz Khan. They open their fasts together and discuss handling online hate, periods and builders.

Now well into their fasting, how are Yasser, Shehz and Zayna finding it? Are they even able to string a sentence together?

Find out why Zayna was the only one fasting in episode two. The team are also joined by musician Khaled Siddiq who talks about why he’s deleting his Instagram this month. The team also talk about their national TV appearance and try and figure out whether Games of Thrones should be on or off the menu. Plus listener’s questions & comments!

In a myth busting episode one, Yasser and co prepare for no food and drink during daylight hours. How do they avoid smelly breath when some say you can’t use toothpaste? What to do when hungry turns to hangry? And is sex banned or is that just what your parents told you? It’s time to find out.

No food, no water for 19 to 20 hours. Yasser has got this...