Odd Fish

On this episode, Pranav and Rish sit down with Maya Hazarika to discuss the broad topic of their Indian roots. This conversation includes growing up first generation Indian American, Indian representation in American media, what the future may hold for Indian Americans, and connections to our Indian culture, with the back half of the episode centered around caste oppression in India in comparison to racial oppression in the states. The episode is equal parts serious and lighthearted, and Maya drops quite a few knowledge bombs on us so make sure to listen close!

In this episode, we dive into the toxicity of masculinity. A term that is often talked about but not fully understood fully by most people, toxic masculinity has become a staple in societal standards. We take a look at commonplace phrases that are highkey toxic and progressive cultural references like Young Thug's dress and Harry Styles' nails. (Trigger Warning: There are segments of this episode that touch on abuse, coercion, and violence; feel free to pause and come back if you need to)

One of the "deepest" episodes Odd Fish has ever done? You bet. Along with our new guest, Cole Bennette, we dig deep into the concept of interesectionality and how it has played out over the last few decades in terms of race, sexuality, gender, and more. Investigating how intersectionality has manifested itself in the current social/political/environmental climate, we understand our own place within the social heirarchy. Please don't cancel us for statements made in this episode :)

In this episode, we dive into the origins and ideology behind the "Creative Industry". As architecture students and creative individuals, we resonate with the idea of the Creative Industry, so this episode is aimed at anyone who feels they have a creative side to them; whether it be music, movies, cooking, arts or anything else. We've got straight facts on how the Creative Industries affect our economy and how we can overturn the "starving artist" stereotype. Overall, a lighthearted, uplifting episode! (BTW, Don't forget to vote folks!)

Our three weeks of early voting start tomorrow! On this episode of Odd Fish we sit down with Andre Rezaie to discuss some of the candidates in what he describes as "the most important election of our lifetimes." We look at representatives running for congress in battleground districts across Texas, while also touching on the Texas senate election and the United States presidential election. This episode is packed full of informative content on district representatives, so you can hopefully be a little better informed before heading to the polls. From all of us at Odd Fish, please go vote!

In this episode, we take a retrospective look at our college experience and just laugh about our downfalls while also trying to figure out the purpose of attending university. You might lose IQ points over the course of the episode, but we guarantee you will laugh. And our PSA for the episode... VOTE!

Welcome to Season 3 of Odd Fish! In this episode, Rish and Pranav dive into the world of Zoom university and virtual learning. Life has evidently changed over the last six months so we share some of our listeners experiences and how we've dealt with productivity, mental health, and UT's COVID-19 tactics. Listen now to learn about our top-secret and extremely effective conversational concept: 90/10. 

On this episode of Odd Fish, Pranav and Rish discuss the state of the country in the wake of the murder of George Floyd. They discuss the importance of protesting, donating, and being an advocate against racism with a particular emphasis on the responsibility of Asian Americans in the fight for systemic change. 

Remember, if you're neutral in situations of injustice you're on the side on the oppressor!

On the third corona episode, co-hosts Rish and Pranav discuss the ethics behind the government ending quarantine as soon as possible as opposed to airing on the side of caution. This discussion allows them to share their own thoughts on objective morality and how much it impacts our lives.

After a 3 week break, Odd Fish is back with an update on the quarantine life! In this episode, we check in with each other on the ups and downs of adjusting to a "new normal" during the COVID-19 pandemic, and we look into ways to find solace or normality in an abnormal time. 

Your favorite fish are joined this week by guest star Hailey Algoe to discuss niche aesthetics, curatorial identities, and subcultures and how they are facilitated by social media in a digital age. Other topics touched on include capitalism, Rish's instagram, and wanting to have coronavirus.

During this episode, Rish and Pranav break down the facts surrounding the wage gap in America as a whole as well as how it relates to demographics such as age and gender. Tune in for some hard facts, analysis, and some unexpected issues that our hosts are still in the dark on...

Rish and Pranav sit down with a good friend and "Bernie Bro", Eli Melendrez, to talk about democratic socialism and policies in the eyes of the Bernie campaign. As a government major and a volunteer on the Bernie campaign, Eli sheds light on some important topics and issues that deal with the 2020 election and the bipartisan nature of politics.  

After we saw Atlanta-based hip-hop duo Earthgang live, both with extremely different expectations of what we were getting into, the two of us decided to use this episode to reflect on the impacts of concert culture on the music industry as well as pop culture as a whole. This week, we break down the live concert experience from the eyes of the audience and performers alike.

Welcome back! The OG hosts are finally reunited. In the long-awaited debut of Odd Fish Season 2, Pranav and Rish take a swim in the realms of reputation, self-worth, and social responsibility. Count how many times Rish says "I think" and unfollow us if Pranav ever says "Vibe."

Frequent listeners of this podcast know that Pranav is not the biggest fan of pop culture icon Drake, and this episode explains why. Pranav and former band-mate Jacob Eberhard, also known as Jake Leaf, sit down to talk about their mutual love of hip-hop and mutual distaste for Drake.

Your favorite high school duo is back! Pranav spends this episode with former musical partner Darnez Hill, known on stage as Dez Ali, talking about Darnez's journey as an independent music artist. This discussion includes topics such as the process of making music, being in a hip-hop collective,  playing a persona, sacrificing for a greater goal, and even an inspiring poem at the end of it all. Our experiences making music have significantly influenced our lives today, and we hope you're able to get some of that value out of this episode.

Coming to you live from the middle of the ocean, Rish and his childhood besties Gautham and Aditya Ravi, dive into a discussion about how experiences are valued in life. After a recent scuba diving trip, the trio discuss how things and experiences can be valued monetarily and why there is so much risk, skepticism and hesitation when it comes to spending big bucks. 

As opposed to the standard Odd Fish clownery, this episode deals with a topic that we take very seriously. On the episode Pranav interviews Cullen Woodward, a close friend and history/philosophy student at Tulane University, on why mental health issues such as depression are so prevalent amongst college students and what can be done about it on an individual level. 

Have you ever noticed the disconnect between our generation and our elders? In this episode, Pranav sits down with special guest Connor Bugni to discuss the phenomenon of boomers and how best to deal with them in our society.

As this year (and this decade) comes to a close,  the two of us take a look at some of the most significant things to come out of 2019 and the 2010s as a whole. Both in the context of large-scale events and situations unique to our own lives, we wrap up the decade with our "charming" dialogue and discuss the future of Odd Fish while we're on break.

Is beauty in the eye of the beholder? Or is it in the eye of your bestfriend who also happens to be your podcast co-host? In this episode, we talk about the concept of beauty being subjective vs. objective and how that plays into multiple creative disciplines. 

Is there a concrete topic for this episode? We're not quite sure, but we talk about happiness and regret, and get cuddly and deep with each other. But most of all, the vibes get checked real hard.

On this episode, we invite another guest to talk about anything and everything food related. We go through our trials and tribulations as young chefs cooking for the first time in college and discuss if a poptart is a type of ravioli. Also, we were really, really hungry when we made this episode. 

Can money buy you happiness? Given the value our culture places on financial wealth, the two of us sit down to discuss our own opinions and research on the correlation between money and happiness (at least for as long as we can stay on topic).

One of the most influential names in hip-hop music and pop culture as a whole, Kanye West's albums are all so diverse and exceptional in their own way. Given that we are both such big fans of Kanye (which may be surprising since we rarely ever refer to him on the podcast), we felt that a ranking of Kanye West's albums would be an interesting way to dive into the context behind Kanye's music, especially in light of his most recent release.

With 10 overwhelmingly successful episodes under our belt, we started to think about how well our audience really knows us. On this milestone episode, the two of us interview each other in the hopes of gaining some insight into our seemingly odd personalities.

Would you rather live a routine or spontaneous lifestyle? On this episode, the two of us break down the pros and cons of living on a schedule through the lens of our own experiences. 

Our education is one of the greatest factors that determines who we are. In this episode the two of us dive into our own experiences with formal education, both in grade school and in college. Disclaimer: if you plan to be successful in school, do NOT listen to this episode :)

Here's the question of the day: Who are you and what defines your personality? In this episode, we expose each other's personalities and try to figure out what qualifies as a personality trait. Office references are kept to a minimum, while the word "vibe" might be a bit overused...

In this episode we talk about the pros and cons of social media and how it has affected our lives. Do you think our lives are better or worse with social media? Tweet us at #oddfish and give us your thoughts! 

On our third episode, the two of us talk about the phenomenon of being a performer. We discuss topics such performance art vs. static art, the role of mindset in a performance, and the risk and reward included in any given performance. We also talk a little bit about our own experiences, from the viewpoint of the performer as well as a member of the audience.

Is art without a purpose still art? In this episode, we talk about the purpose and meaning behind different forms of art, from film to music to architecture.

In this episode, we try to strike a chord with those who are ambitious to be self-starters and explain how clownery from others (aka, judgement) might just be a good thing. 

On the teaser of their upcoming podcast, co-hosts Rish and Pranav introduce themselves and discuss what listeners can expect in the episodes to come. This is the perfect podcast for everybody: ladies, gentlemen, boys, girls, fish... tune in every Monday for the newest episode!