Respectfully Disagree

Blurb: This week, Humhu -- who plays Krane in 'Kalki 2898 AD' -- joins us to discuss Kalki as a queer dystopia, homoerotic undertones in RRR, how 'Pushpa' reminds us of the surprising roots of wrestling, and whether the queer undertones in blockbusters can make up for their hypermasculinity. 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: Humhu Co-Producers: Vasudhaa Narayanan, Rohitha Naraharisetty Cover Art: Neha Tewari Art Director: Neha Shekhawat Executive Producer: Karla Bookman

This week, we discuss 'Hot Rodent Men', standards and cultural perceptions around male beauty and why we inevitably categorise people into cookie cutter templates on the Internet. 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: Vasudhaa Narayanan, Shrishti Malhotra and Neha Shetty Co-Producers: Neha Shetty, Rohitha Naraharisetty Cover Art: Neha Tewari Art Director: Neha Shekhawat Executive Producer: Karla Bookman

This week, we are joined by Ayesha Parikh, curator and founder of Art and Charlie, to discuss artistic freedom, the workings of the art world, and the internet culture of today that’s shaping our views of what art may be. 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. Featuring: Ayesha Parikh, Vasudhaa Narayanan Co-Producers: Neha Shetty, Rohitha Naraharisetty Cover Art: Neha Tewari Art Director: Neha Shekhawat Executive Producer: Karla Bookman

This week, we are joined by Priyanka Mattoo, filmmaker and writer of the upcoming memoir Bird Milk and Mosquito Bones, to discuss diaspora identity, the rise of indie-desi films, Payal Kapadia's win at Cannes, and mainstream South Asian representation. 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: Priyanka Mattoo, Vasudhaa Narayanan Co-Producers: Neha Shetty, Rohitha Naraharisetty Cover Art: Neha Tewari Art Director: Neha Shekhawat Executive Producer: Karla Bookman

This week, we intellectualise and gossip about the latest pop culture phenomenon, Bridgerton. We discuss #polin, the Sharma sisters outfits, and how much we love Nicola Coughlan. 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

'Kalki 2898 AD' is getting a lot of buzz. Amid the hype around yet another pan-India affair that really looks a lot like a Telugu film dubbed in other languages, we're re-releasing an older episode in which we're battling out an age-old debate: Tollywood versus Bollywood. We discuss Vijay Dinanath Chauhan, Vijayashanti, 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 are joined by Balram Vishwakarma, while we attempt to break down what this election means to us, its effect on our media landscape, and why we have all ended friendships with Telangana and Karnataka. 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. Featuring: Balram Vishwakarma Co-Producers: Neha Shetty, Rohitha Naraharisetty Cover Art: Neha Tewari Art Director: Neha Shekhawat Executive Producer: Karla Bookman

This week, we discuss the Challengers love triangle, how Twilight shaped us growing up, and how most love triangles are really just love corners. 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: Vasudhaa Narayanan, Shrishti Malhotra Co-Producers: Neha Shetty, Rohitha Naraharisetty Cover Art: Neha Tewari Art Director: Neha Shekhawat Executive Producer: Karla Bookman

This week, we weigh in on the viral 'man or bear' TikTok debate, and why the internet can't seem to have a civil discussion about it 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: Vasudhaa Narayanan Co-Producers: Neha Shetty, Rohitha Naraharisetty Cover Art: Neha Tewari Art Director: Neha Shekhawat Executive Producer: Karla Bookman

This week, screenwriter Devika Bhagat joins us to discuss the process of writing a good rom com, why friends-to-lovers is the superior trope, and whether we're disillusioned with modern love now. 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. Featuring: Devika Bhagat, Shrishti Malhotra Co-Producers: Neha Shetty, Rohitha Naraharisetty Cover Art: Neha Tewari Art Director: Neha Shekhawat Executive Producer: Karla Bookman

This week, filmmaker Ruchi Narain joins us to discuss 'daddy issues,' portrayals of father-daughter relationships, and how girlhood is depicted in Indian films. 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: Ruchi Narain, Shrishti Malhotra Co-Producers: Neha Shetty, Rohitha Naraharisetty Cover Art: Neha Tewari Art Director: Neha Shekhawat Executive Producer: Karla Bookman

This week, we discuss friendship boundaries, community living, and if it's realistic to dream about growing old with friends. 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. Featuring: Vasudhaa Narayanan, Shrishti Malhotra Co-Producers: Neha Shetty, Rohitha Naraharisetty Cover Art: Neha Tewari Art Director: Neha Shekhawat Executive Producer: Karla Bookman