South Asian Soliloquies
By Zan Haider
South Asian SoliloquiesOct 28, 2022
Episode 7: Andrew Tate Personifies Misogyny in the Muslim World
Episode 6: Desi Doctors Expose The Healthcare System
How often have brown kids been told by parents and South Asian culture that the medical world is the only path to success and happiness? In this episode, Zan Haider interviews two anonymous South Asian doctors who expose the atrocities and practices of the American healthcare system. Desi parents and Desi kids - you will not want to miss this.
Episode 5: The Importance of Creativity in South Asian Society
In this episode, Zan returns from the hospital and explains how South Asian society, people, and culture would benefit from championing creative arts to the same extent as the STEM world.
Episode 4: The Bully Big Brother
In today's episode, Zan reads an anonymous submission and attempts to heal the relationship between two disconnected South Asian siblings.
Episode 3: The Dangers of Stigma and Religiosity
While figuring out the deeper mission of The Second Genbarassments' Podcast, Zan Haider breaks down the dangers of stigmatizing adult issues as "haram" without critically explaining why - because that only robs the naive of the knowledge needed to handle "haram" situations in a safe and effective manner. Planning a life for Heaven without planning for the harsh realities of life is literally illogical. As such, Zan discovers the mission of the podcast going forward.
Episode 2: The Challenges of Second-Gen Desis in America
In this episode, an anonymous guest speaker wants to discuss his perspectives and experiences with life as a second-generation Desi immigrant. It's not easy to deal with toxic cultural practices and racism from our greater American society.
Episode 1: The Secret, Second Identity of Desi Immigrants
In this podcast, Second Genbarassments' Zan Haider dives deep into South Asian culture, the "western" identity that so many of us South Asians have, the reality of dating and romance in a taboo South Asian and Muslim society, and why romance and love need to be transparent in our communities. Let's have a dialogue!