Yo Nepali Life
16 episodes - Nepali - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -What is your Nepali life? We dive into stories of young Nepali adults in Nepal and across the globe. Sometimes raw, often uplifting, always Nepali.
“A podcast that is actually an unfailingly original exploration of Nepali life and the stories around it.” – New York Times (probably)
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Episodes
S2 Episode 4 : Katha Depression Ko
November 09, 2020 15:33 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBMental health issues are a part of many of our Nepali lives, whether you’re at home or abroad. So many of us have dealt with mental and emotional distress in our lives. Yet so few of us feel comfortable or even safe talking about it out loud. On this episode, our producer Parichaya sits down with Shantanu for a candid discussion on mental health and Shantanu’s own experiences with mental distress, attempting to take his own life, and how he’s coped and grown since. Through this conversation,...
S2 Episode 3 : Yo Nepali Bhasa
October 10, 2020 03:00 - 27 minutes - 21.6 MBHave you ever been embarrassed when mispronouncing a foreign word? A lot? How about a Nepali word? Not so much? In this episode we explore the wealth of the Nepali alphabet, sounds and language in juxtaposition with English. We touch on a controversial topic about the Devanagari script, share an expert's opinions on our much evolving language, and discuss some other countries' linguistic history. Thanks to Satya Khadka, Utsav Adhikari, and Grace Kenneally, who chimed in with their experien...
S2 Episode 2 : म पनि! तपाई नि ? - #metoo Victim Blaming
September 19, 2020 03:00 - 33 minutes - 21.3 MBWhy did the #metoo movement fail to gain momentum in Nepal? In this episode we talk about how victim blaming and shaming might have contributed to this. We also explore ways to help this movement instead of scrutinizing survivors and victims when they share their stories. If you want to report any sexual harassment or misconduct in Nepal, please dial 1145, a 24-hour free helpline service run by National Women Commission. You can also call at 100 to report it to the police directly.
S2 Episode 1 : The Middle Clash
August 29, 2020 02:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBThis episode explores the challenges that middle-class kids face while navigating between two worlds - humble economic backgrounds and rich, private schools. Our producer Richa reflects on her experience of attending Modern Indian School, and friends Riya and Ojashwi chime in with their stories from St. Mary’s, Kathmandu University, Gyanodaya, Little Angels', and Budhanilkantha School. Special thanks to https://www.bensound.com
Season 2 : Trailer
August 16, 2020 15:53 - 2 minutes - 2.68 MBHere's a snapshot of what's coming your way in our second season
Bonus Episode : Yo NepaliTravellers
August 15, 2020 02:00 - 37 minutes - 30.1 MBWe’ve all been cooped up for a while, so it’s the perfect time to talk about travel. With two seasoned travellers who know so much about Nepal at that! On this episode, we chat with Pemba Sherpa Khambache, co-founder of NepaliTravellers and Pooja Rijal, Miss NepaliTravellers 2019. Nothing about this episode is plane – we talk about solo travel in Nepal, how travel is like for women in Nepal, different destinations, and how Pemba and Pooja are leading the efforts to promote tourism in Nepal.
Episode 7 : Yo Nepali Rap II
July 11, 2020 02:00 - 54 minutes - 45.7 MBWhat makes Sudin Pokharel, the most charismatic Nepali hip-hop artist and sports journalist, so special? Pokharel's hard hitting delivery recalls plenty of accomplished foreign rappers but he has a witty-and-thet-Nepali-wordplay charm all of his own. On this episode, we speak to DA 69 about his struggles and life abroad, his upcoming album, and his Nepali life.
Episode 6 : Black Lives Matter
July 05, 2020 12:00 - 58 minutes - 44.8 MBDiscrimination is very much a part of Yo Nepali Life, whether you’re in Nepal or abroad. Being in solidarity is something we can strive for, but in the end, how do we become effective allies? We need to listen, we need to learn, we need to act. Movements to end discrimination need all of us. In this two-part episode, we discuss how to be an ally. In Episode 6, we talk to Neha Rayamajhi and Pankaj Khadka, Nepali storytellers based in the US, who have seen the #blacklivesmatter movement clo...
Episode 6 - Black Lives Matter
July 05, 2020 12:00 - 58 minutes - 44.8 MBDiscrimination is very much a part of Yo Nepali Life, whether you’re in Nepal or abroad. Being in solidarity is something we can strive for, but in the end, how do we become effective allies? We need to listen, we need to learn, we need to act. Movements to end discrimination need all of us. In this two-part episode, we discuss how to be an ally. In Episode 6, we talk to Neha Rayamajhi and Pankaj Khadka, Nepali storytellers based in the US, who have seen the #blacklivesmatter movement clo...
Episode 5 : Yo Nepali Bhedbhav
July 04, 2020 11:53 - 53 minutes - 44.4 MBDiscrimination is very much a part of Yo Nepali Life, whether you’re in Nepal or abroad. Being in solidarity is something we can strive for, but in the end, how do we become effective allies? We need to listen, we need to learn, we need to act. Movements to end discrimination need all of us. In this two-part episode, we discuss how to be an ally. In Episode 5, we talk to Pradip Pariyar, a social activist and executive director of Samata Foundation, about his experiences with casteism, h...
Episode 5- Yo Nepali Bhedbhav
July 04, 2020 11:53 - 53 minutes - 44.4 MBDiscrimination is very much a part of Yo Nepali Life, whether you’re in Nepal or abroad. Being in solidarity is something we can strive for, but in the end, how do we become effective allies? We need to listen, we need to learn, we need to act. Movements to end discrimination need all of us. In this two-part episode, we discuss how to be an ally. In Episode 5, we talk to Pradip Pariyar, a social activist and executive director of Samata Foundation, about his experiences with casteism, h...
Episode 4 : Yo Nepali Rap I
June 21, 2020 20:01 - 49 minutes - 45 MBNepali music’s most exciting and innovative young artist – the best rapper of his generation, and that’s just the start – has now become one of its biggest. This episode, we chat with Uniq Poet about his creativity, inspirations, new album Kaalo and his Nepali life.
Episode 3 : The Vickipedia
June 05, 2020 21:19 - 42 minutes - 20.7 MBTim Vickery’s knowledge of South American football is so immense that he’s nicknamed “Legendinho” on BBC’s World Football. This week, we talk to Tim about football, Messi, the immigrant life, and everything in between. This is the second part of episode 2. We’ve recorded this episode entirely in English.
Episode 2 : Khel Khel
June 05, 2020 21:13 - 34 minutes - 30.5 MBThis week, we take a trip down memory lane, reliving the fun we had playing, watching, and living sports. Our guest this week is Aman Pratap Adhikary. A-division footballer, host of numerous sports talk shows, and an integral part of our Nepali sports, Aman dai knows his sports – and TV for that matter.
Episode 1 : Culture shock
June 05, 2020 21:09 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBFor almost every traveler, culture shock is very real. Cuisines, language barriers, navigating foreign customs and menus– this week, the gang shares all their crazy culture shock stories. Our guests this week are our friends Richa and Dipika!
Yo Nepali Life Teaser
May 29, 2020 14:05 - 1 minute - 1.31 MBTeaser for the upcoming podcast Yo Nepali Life