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[salvadorbonaparte]

Broaden Your Horizons 2024

A Non-Fiction Rec List by Salvadorbonaparte

Books

Adventures in Yiddishland: Postvernacular Language and Culture - Jeffrey Shandler

A Good Man in Evil Times: The Heroic Story of Aristides de Sousa Mendes -- The Man Who Saved the Lives of Countless Refugess in World War II - Jose-Alain Fralon, Peter Graham (trans.)

Brief Answers to the Big Questions - Stephen Hawking

Erebus: The Story of a Ship - Michael Palin

Every Word Is A Bird We Teach To Sing: Encounters with the Mysteries and Meanings of Language - Daniel Tammet

Federico Garcia Lorca: A Life - Ian Gibson

Getting to Yes: Negotiating an agreement without giving in - Roger Fisher, William Ury

I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban - Malala Yousafzai

Ice Ghosts: The Epic Hunt for the Lost Franklin Expedition - Paul Watson

Identity and Violence: The Illusion of Destiny - Amartya Sen

If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?: My Adventures in the Art and Science of Relating and Communicating - Alan Alda

Imagined Communities: Reflections on the Origin and Spread of Nationalism

Iwígara: American Indian Ethnobotanical Traditions and Science

Lingo: A Language Spotter's Guide to Europe - Gaston Dorren, Alison Edwards (trans.)

Monsters in the Closet: Homosexuality and the Horror Film - Harry M. Benshoff

One River: Explorations and Discoveries in the Amazon Rainforest - Wade Davis

Watching the English: The Hidden Rules of English Behaviour - Kate Fox

What's Your Pronoun? Beyond He and She - Dennis Baron

Documentaries

Bowling for Columbine

Break It All: The History of Rock in Latin America

ReMastered: Tricky Dick and the Man in Black

She's Beautiful When She's Angry

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

Podcasts

Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda

Freaks and Psychos: The Disability in Horror Podcast

Lingthusiasm

Ologies with Alie Ward

Root of Evil: The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia

The Sewers of Paris

[belle-keys]

My Year of (Educational) Podcasts

I spent 12,000 minutes this year listening to podcasts according to Spotify. No, I do not listen to alphamale or girlboss or true crime podcasts– I mostly listen to history, philosophy, and literature podcasts i.e. educational podcasts. Here are 12 fun, well-executed podcasts I’d recommend if you’d like to learn more about your favourite (Humanities and Social Sciences) topics.

Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society. This is a podcast about the history of sex and sexuality. The podcast pays special attention to overlooked aspects of queer history, pop culture, and cultural superstitions. The love life and sex life of historical and artistic figures are also discussed with historians.

Dan Snow's History Hit. This podcasts discusses the most exciting and culturally relevant historical events and figures with expert panel guests. Clears up historical misconceptions and deals with the most interesting topics in an engaging way.

Occult Confessions. This podcast is about the history of the occult, witches, folklore, magicians, and conspiracies. There are discussions of folklore, religious history, and cults. The themes are dark but quite fascinating.

Intelligence Squared. This podcast is centered on cultural and academic debates and deep-dives into polemical topics among top UK experts. I really enjoy their episodes about writers, art, and artists.

The History of Literature. This is about, well, the history of literature i.e. the contexts that created impressive writers, literary movements, and literary works. It also debates and critically discusses classic works.

The Korea File. Y'all know I love kpop and kdramas and by extension, am quite fascinated by Korean culture and society given how much I interact with Korean media. This podcast, produced by a couple of Korean guys, critically explores Korean media, culture, society, and history.

Not Just the Tudors. A fun history podcast that doesn't only cover English Tudor history, but definitely covers a whole damn lot of English Tudor history. Mainly focuses on 13th-17th century global history.

Classical Stuff You Should Know. A podcast about the classical world, the Western Canon, and world philosophy. Discussions of the classics are in conversational layman terms. Topics not restricted to the Graeco-Roman world.

Why Theory. A podcast that uses philosophy and psychological theory to examine culture, history, art and human behavior. Lots of pertinent contemporary social topics are discussed.

Brown History. A podcast about South Asia and "brown" Asian demographics. A wide range of topics, from Pakistani history to the Indian diaspora to Afghan migration to the colonization of India by Great Britain.

Philosophize This!. This podcast covers philosophy, philosophies, and philosophers. I highly recommend listening to the episodes in order as much as possible. Breaks down the complex philosophical ideas using simple terms.

The Thing About Austen. This is a podcast about the world of Jane Austen from the time period to the people to the culture which influenced her big literary hits. Hits that sweet spot between literature and history in a creative way. Recommend for all the Pride and Prejudice (2005) fanatics.

[metamatar]

ok so i am very much uninformed on politics, i decided at a younger age that i wasn't interested in it and therefore would not read or keep myself particularly informed about it. obviously this is a bad idea, and i want to change and keep myself informed on actual politics and well, abstract[?] (wrong word but cannot think of another, basically mean like. knowing which political .. stance ?? [idk. like marxist or communist or whatever] i might be.) ones as well. what's a good place to get started here? where do i look for actual politics going on in india since i'm pretty sure ndtv or whatever isn't exactly the best source? or maybe it is? idk, like i said i'm pretty uninformed on the matter but would like to learn more

so one thing is, in india you have to accept the media landscape is just dire because being a journalist with integrity is a bit like signing up to have your life ruined. all major media has been bought by hindutva already. what you have to do is more learn to read between lines, understand people's motivations, which is a matter of practice. a good way to start is to read analysis (not news reports) of the same incident in different media and you'll start noticing patterns. even more important imo is to talk and bounce ideas with a friend at a similar place as you or someone interested in politics who won't overwhelm you with their perspective. you can try online but idt its safe or advisable anymore to do that experiment online. i had debate club in university (sad) and some socialist reading groups (better) after. the thing is this journey to self education is kind of personal and im also not pedagogically oriented or trained? so lots of first person description instead of prescriptions.

i still check what's up on ndtv because it gives me a good pulse of what english language media and liberals are thinking. major newspapers i scan hindu and the indian express sometimes. online i have a look at newslaundry (also has some youtube content) and the wire, they're reader supported and haven't turned full hindutva yet. i read longer form things in the caravan and epw, but these are subscription based. i keep tabs on the latest round of hindutva fake news when alt news debunks it.

for the abstract things, i literally did an online course bc i was frustrated by what all the liberal arts grads seemed to already agree on. i did ian shapiro's moral foundations of politics which is available online as both youtube lectures and a textbook. if you want to go that route feel free but it's not necessary, you can also try to read the entries on wikipedia or stanford encyclopedia of philosophy (more expertise) when you encounter something unfamiliar and build up like that. podcasts like bbc in our time will often interview academics to give intros to many political philosophy concepts and thinkers. whatever your learning style supports! i think the important thing is to find something you are actually interested in, and take that tack. i like history, so i might read books about historical revolutions or historical forms of organising society or listen to podcasts like mike duncan's revolutions.

For communism the usual starting points are these very short pamphlets:

Principles of Communism by Engels

The Manifesto of the Communist Party by Marx

Wage-Labor and Capital by Marx

Socialism: Utopian and Scientific by Engels

feel free to ask for more specific questions!

[wellhalesbells]

Okay, so, new shows I've picked this fall are English Teacher (which entirely has to do with it being a Brian Jordan Alvarez joint and The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo remains one of the best things ever. I love it so far and Markie steals every scene he's in) and High Potential (which I am literally only watching for Kaitlin Olson, though Judy Reyes was a lovely surprise! It's a not-so-great premise and it is another cop show [blech] but Kaitlin Olson is freaking wonderful in it and it is a popcorn show so..... either it'll really click and it'll be on forever or it won't and it'll die in its first season. We shall see. Every time I try to make a prediction on which procedural show will last, I am always wrong lol).

Other ones I'm planning to check out are How to Die Alone (I have never seen Natasha Rothwell in something - Insecure or Love, Simon - and not thought: more, MORE so I really need to get to this one. Especially since she's not just the star but also the creator), Murder in a Small Town (I completely get why true crime podcasts/shows would be so bingeable but I also can't help but feel gross indulging in them so fictional ones should be perfect for me. Like, I really like books that have true crime podcasts in them so this show will hopefully scratch that itch, right? Not to say that this has a true crime podcast in it but that should be the vibe, yeah? And I'm willing to get further away from it because Bodkin was honestly such a disappointment for me), Penelope (Mark Duplass is pretty much the whole draw here, I like the stuff he does but the description is so bleh so I keep forgetting about it) and Grotesquerie (honestly this is because I always try to get in on a Ryan Murphy show on the ground floor because almost every time I find them, there are 80,000 episodes and everyone is telling you it's shit anyway, lol. I also have no problem dropping his shows if they're terrible - I don't even think I made it out of the first season of Glee and I know I only got as far as I did because of Jane Lynch. Plus, Niecey Nash! I follow my Reno 911! people around, I can't help myself). I am completely on the fence about A Very Royal Scandal (as mentioned, I don't like rooting around through real people's trauma and the only draw to this is Michael Sheen). Oh and maybe Twilight of the Gods (I want someone else to watch this and tell me if it's at all worthwhile or if it's too bro-y for words because sometimes.... *coughs*).

Ones that aren't out yet but that I'm definitely gonna poke at: Teacup (a James Wan horror show? Yes, please!), Disclaimer (this sounds bonkers and Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline? Okay fine, I'm in.), St. Denis Medical (some of my favorite comic actors and I like Abbott Elementary, okay, so if people keep wanting to apply that formula elsewhere? I'm for it!), Interior Chinatown (sounds like it could be cool as hell), The Franchise (if we have to keep doing superheores, at least we're switching up the premise for them), Sweetpea (there's just nothing about this that doesn't appeal to me, lol), maybe The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh (I liked Fresh Off the Boat a lot, the problem is all the descriptions make it sound like it's just that show but with an Indian family now and I don't know if I liked it enough to watch it again, y'know?), A Man on the Inside (Mike Schur, Ted Danson, Stephanie Beatriz? You couldn't keep me away from this if you tried), and The Madness (it's all for Colman Domingo, act surprised). Maybe Poppa's House (I love Damon Wayans, Jr., but I have a massive hate hard-on for CBS shows, they feel so soulless to me and everything contributes to that. The laugh tracks, the lighting, the acting, etc.).

So this is partly for me to keep track of shows that I want to watch/aren't out yet and partly because I have an ad blocker, I don't watch anything that can give me commercials, and this is the only social media I'm on so if you've heard of something that sounds cool (or you've checked out one of the ones on my list and are like: well you could watch that or just stab a pencil in your eye instead...) let me know!

[thomaswaynewolf]

In far west Texas and eastern New Mexico, there is a land so flat you’ll swear, if you squint hard enough into the infinite horizons, that you can see the back of your head. This treeless, sand dune, canyon and grass filled country stretches some fifty thousand square miles of land that used to be called The Great American Desert but today, is called The Llano Estacado or the High Staked Plains. In the deep past, it was home to Ground Sloths, Mammoths, and Bison before Clovis, Apache, and then the Comanche. The Spanish explored it, the New Mexicans hunted buffalo on it, the Americans fought the Indians on and around it. Coronado, Oñate, Kit Carson, and Robert E Lee all travelled across or around it’s flat emptiness.

In this Roadrunner exclusive episode of the American Southwest Podcast, I cover all of that and a whole lot more as I uncover the Tierra Incognita that is El Llano Estacado. I discuss what it looks like, how it distorts the mind, the creatures that live on it, the violent weather, the history of the American Indians including the mysterious Teya, the Spanish, The French, The English, the New Mexicans, the Comancheros, the Contrabandistas, the Ciboleros, the Texans, and finally, the Americans. I introduce important Southwestern Characters, animals, peoples, cultures, and battles. I quote from great authors who wrote fantastic books about the place that only those who hunted the bison, and those that hunted the bison hunters ever dared to venture into.

This is the first of many exclusive episodes for the Subscribers or Roadrunners and at 3 hours and 30 minutes, I hope that it satisfies everyone’s desire for awesome and exciting information on the American Southwest. Thank y’all for subscribing and listening.

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[esotericconsultingdetective]

my forever fixations (changes will be added.)

sitcoms (b99, modern family, bbt, himym, the office, friends, HOUSE MD)

benedict cucumberpatch and martin freeman (sherlock bbc, lord of the rings, the hobbit etc.)

Sherlock and watson variants (House MD, Sherlock)

Patrick Bateman

ghosts&vampires&blood&sadists&gore&darkacademia&haunted places (frankenstein, jekyll and hyde)

english schoolgirls in the not creepy way (wild child, enid blyton boarding school books)

Harry Potter

Dead poet’s society

neil gaiman (coraline)

true crime

granada holmes

LOCKWOOD AND CO. MY BABIES

star trek and star wars in no particular order

spock

taylor swift and old washed up rock bands

pheobe effing bridgers

GRACIE ABRAMS est. 2020 (and the 2021 london show which i attended- my first concert 🥹)

kill her, freak out - samia

therese dreaming and maya hawke

art

raft of medusa

travelling

nerdinators

nerf guns

spy kids

peppa pig and ben and holly and gaston and nanny plum

emma chamberlain's fashion choices

the grisly origins of fairy tales

101 dalmations' original cruella deville.

horrid henry, captain underpants and phineas and ferb

LEGOOOO

evermore and folklore

lore by aaron manke

neurosurgery

fashun

crime podcasts

the history of mad hatters

interesting things to research about

indian royalty history

transylvania

Elizabeth Báthory (the blood countess)

agatha christie and miss marple

puzzle solving but i'm terrible at it (i’m awesome, i’m trying to be humble)

a deepening disgust at mortal fascination with each other.

aliens

d&d

mathematics

Lockwood and Co.

The sisters grimm

Land of stories

middle grade horror and fantasy books

my instagram threads account

tumblr shitposts

tumblr in general

pjo (ex induced)

scarlet and ivy

THE WELLS AND WONG DETECTIVE SOCIETY (robin stevens ily)

young adult dark fantasy without romance (check point 46)

my goodreads account

ada lovelace

franz kafka, virginia woolf.

my spotify playlists (ethel cain i love u)

joan of arc

rosalind franklin

ted ed videos

witch hunts in scotland and salem.

zoroastrian burials

sherlock and watson

my pinterest

amrita shergill

CRISPR

old disney shows

cricket and india's victory in WC in '83

jhansi ki rani

my childhood tv shows

my yt history

video essays

shane and ryan (watcher or buzzfeed unsolved)

chronically online

jude bellingham

Carlos sainz

a dreaded feeling of separation.

Elsa Schiaparelli

the kelly

monaco

f1

aux en provence

ireland

my artemis fowl phase

harry potter

wales

ryan reynolds and john krasinski

adam sandler movies and similar genres of shitty comedy

cobra kai and the karate kid

superheroes

spiderman variants

bucky and the falcon

charlize theron

vintage watches

conde nast traveller

delhi

benedict cucumberpatch

kristy thompson from the bsc

anne with an e

mr brightside

mitski

podcasts

the sixties, thirties and twentys

maggie smith (downtown abbey and loewe campaigns)

jane birkin

youtube fan edits

stranger things

the irregulars and haunting of hill house

gossip girl (fallacies and legacies)

meryl streep (mammia mia and the devil wears prada)

julie andrews (the sound of music, the princess diaries)

vintage movies

youtube short films and billy joel

the prisoner of azkaban

fred and george weasley and kili and fili

gandalf > dumbledore

margaret - ldr and jack antanoff

alicia and janet (the enid blyton cinematic universe)

sharon tate

my halloween blog 'gore'

arch digest house tours

new york because i'm just a girl

BBC SHERLOCK

Star Trek

the matrix

kill bill, fight club, dr. evil, ocean’s 11

The KJO cinematic universe

Nepo babies

Tim Burton

The Addams Family

Science

Biology

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics x 2

Nerds

Conspiracy theories

Ethical research

female serial killers

elizabeth bathory

my spotify playlists

billy joel - piano man

youtube edits

saltburn

peppa pig & ben and holly

horrid henry

lost childhood animated tv shows

enid blyton boarding school books

british sitcoms (outnumbered)

house md

characters most like me list on charactour/ openpyschometrics.

the 2 IT zoya akhtar movies

special certain bollywood

teams in red - man united, Ferrari and RCB.

Formula 1, Tennis, Football & Cricket

Batman&Alfred (Christopher Nolan version duh!)

Dark Knight’s aesthetic

old marvel and DC movies

Superhero Comics

Richard Feynman

Haunted castles

Halloween and Halloween costumes (the only right answer is switching between batman and darth Vader or my Pinterest board)

LEGO (lotr, Harry Potter, marvel and DC lego)

Batman, iron man, and dr strange

ford v ferrari

shang chi

fight club and kill bill

Zack and Cody and phineas and ferb captain underpants

Karate kid and kung fu panda

karen from outnumbered

philomena cunk

Mercedes, Sebastian Vettel being a nerd and super awesome with pit overtakes, Brocedes + 2019 rookies and Maxiel

2012 grid

2023 george russel t pose

twitch quartet

Good food and masterchef australia

LUCA

black swan

Cool nepo babies (case in point romy mars (director of the tiktok vodka pasta video & Gracie frikking abrams ily)

F2 and f3

Horror movies

SHITTY COMEDYYY movie genre I.e. the hangover, grown ups, etc.

How to train your dragon (i had a dragon dinosaur phase so this is justified)

Lego ninjago

michelle mouton

derry girls

being an absolute effing genius

academia

saltburn aesthetic

letterboxd

Horror movies

Old marvel but deadpool revival

Minions

Breakfast at tiffany’s

Old movies (arsenic and old lace, wizard of oz)

Preminger and old Barbie movies

Old Disney movies (101 dalmations)

Merida and brave and Elsa and frozen

the one dance scene from the sleeping beauty

Movies with julie andrews and audrey hepburn and meryl streep

asha banks' and gracie abrams covering songs

SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS + nosferatu

horror movies of all kinds (slashers, paranormal, psychological, all of them.)

Kickass (the movie)

DEAD POET’S SOCIETY

[hindisoup]

15-week learning review

Reading and Writing (15 out of 15 weeks)

Since I reached out to Hindi speakers in search of penpals in a couple of places (namely Conversation Exchange and Slowly app) I've found some interesting people who are patient enough to correspond with me using Devanagari and bookish language. It's been quite fun and I've been able to reply to emails quite regularly. Both my reading and writing skills have improved and I've learned many useful phrases for discussing opinions etc.

Listening (8 out of 15 weeks)

I found an interesting podcast for Hindi learners, All About India Insider Tales, where they make short about 15-minute episodes about Indian history in both English and Hindi. They have a Patreon through which a listener can download the full script of each episode in both Hindi and English for a small monthly fee. This is not an ad, I was just so happy to find this resource that I need to share it. I've also listened to some episodes of विश्व चर्चित हत्याएँ and Indian Crime Story but so far I haven't found the perfect true crime podcast in Hindi or Hinglish - recommendations welcome!

Watching (7 out of 15 weeks)

Another, and completely free resource I want to share is STARTALK Hindi Audio-Visual project which is a collection of 42 videos with complete downloadable .pdf scripts in Hindi. These videos are based on real-life situations and show naturally spoken Hindi, sometimes mixed with English and local languages. I've also watched three Hindi films, finished Mismatched and started to watch Taj Mahal 1989 on Netflix.

Grammar (6 out of 15 weeks)

Because of regular correspondence, I have had less time for grammar books. One of my pen pals shared a great resource, however, for both reading and grammar: a vast collection of online textbooks by the Indian NCERT - National Council of Education Research and Training. There are Hindi and Urdu textbooks starting from grade 1 upwards and there are also adult education materials downloadable as pdf. Speaking (2 out of 15 weeks)

I've spoken to myself in Hindi almost every day, but only on two occasions, I have spoken with a native Hindi speaker. I'm still seriously considering finding a new Hindi tutor on iTalki. I just got a new job and getting adjusted to it makes me super tired on the weeknights at the moment, so this plan is on pause.

[diorficent]

Introductory post

I am sua (sualeha) muslim,19,Indian. I seeked for academic validation most of my life so i have been average in studies (average = 80%). I know many languages

1. Hindi (mother tongue ofc)

2. Urdu (father tongue)

3. English (from school).

4. Punjabi (idk how).

5. German (from school for academic validation.

6. Arabic ( knows how to read, also understand a bit coz i am muslim ofc).

7. Korean (BTS ARMY)

I can speak all these languange in the native accents, i do know alot of Indian accents such as UP, Bihari,Hyderabadi, Malayali and Maharashtrian.

Coming onto the mental health. I have a lot of disorders.Medically diagnosed are panic, ptsd and anxiety. One time i had Bulimia nervosa. I really dk why am i saying this here, ig its nuts how less people know about Mental health disorders. Its coz of the social stigma maybe.

About my personality its very toxic i have anger issues,i get jealous easily, i don't like to share whats mine. It may be coz of my childhood traumas and things that happened when i was young.I constantly need validations.

I love to read books, i enjoy my time alone, i listen to Rotten mango podcast b Stephanie Soo, A Korean American and shes mind blowing. I have interest in history, politics and travelling. I love hiking and going on walks although i have hiked only 4 times.

I have one Bestfriend @not-your-mehram and two other very very good school friends Muna and Fariha. I love them alot.

Ps: This was all the informaton about me i can remember.i will add more when i want to.

[chinanewsindia]

Indian student represented his culture in China through his music

Hasan Ansari, an Indian medical (MBBS) student living in Qiqihar Heilongjiang, China. He has created a lot of buzz with his songs. He has given hits in many shows of Qiqihar Medical University. People claim that whenever he performs on any show, it gets hyped. the views come in abundance. Without him, the game is no fun because his music brings life to the gathering.

Recently, after Covid 2023 it was Eid x Tamil New Year Show , so he gave a very good performance which was amazing.

When he sang the song it was so melodious as if a recorded song was playing, that moment was a vibe and that is considered to be the biggest hit performance of that gathering.

When some Chinese heard his songs and saw him performing in the university, Hasan Ansari started getting many collaboration requests and Chinese people also became very interested in making songs with him.

Then what was it that Ammar Mughal did with him in his latest podcast, a lot of things came to light which were unheard that Hasan Ansari did not like to sing in English and he did not have that much command over the English language, so he asked the university For the first time, he participated in the English Song Competition and defeated the English best singer of the university , and achieved this title by winning the 1st Winner of English Song Storm Award.

This is a big achievement for Hasan Ansari that an artist who does not even know about English songs is winning the first title today from someone who is the best English singer than Hasan Ansari Because Hasan told that if a person has even a little talent, but if he does not lack confidence and is not one of those who accept defeat, then he can win everywhere.

Because Hasan considers Raftaar as his idol and is inspired by him and has also worked with Raftaar in an album named Mr. Nair which has been released under Zee Music Company and Hasan has written 3-4 songs in it. Which was released around the covid time of 2020 and achieved 200 million streams on Spotify.

And he also participated in a cultural event held in Chinese University and he has won the hearts of everyone in qiqihar but to come here at this young age by working hard to be featured on such a big platform with an artist like Raftaar who is one of the finest rapper in Bollywood.

Hasan told that why he chose the music field, when he listened to music in his childhood, so music started flowing in his veins and he wrote many songs. He is claiming that he has 200+ songs already written. People's expectation from Hasan is to listen to his songs because now he has reached the stage of progress, so now he has to move ahead and make his career in music and medical field as he told in the podcast.

But as he has told that after completing his degree, he will start releasing his unreleased songs and he has a lot of collaborations to do, that too will be seen in the future and like the new generation will get to hear some fresh music which will be different taste which changes the whole scene because Hasan Ansari's way of making songs is absolutely unique, he had made such a composition and song which was a hip hop commercial song, after listening to which even the artists of Raftaar and Kalamkar were stunned.

He has produced and composed Raftaar's hit songs like Damn, Drama, Sick, etc. which are worthy of praise and will be written on the pages of history whenever Hasan Ansari is mentioned.

So know more about Hasan Ansari in his latest podcast by Ammar Mughal’s THE MOST UNFILTERED SWAGSTAR which is out on YouTube.

https://youtu.be/YgalX6fi5CI?si=WvoKDcZz2HTSCjQ7

[santmat]

Spiritual Gems (Letters) of Hazur Baba Sawan Singh - Spiritual Awakening Radio Podcast

The Importance of Spiritual Gems, Letters from Hazur Baba Sawan Singh Ji: Here we have letters from a successor of a successor of Sant Radhasoami (Radhaswami) Sahib, looking to the West and communicating with some of the very first initiates (satsangis) in the US and Canada. Spiritual Gems: "The Great Master wrote these letters in response to the questions and queries of his American and European disciples and seekers, so nearly all the questions and doubts that crop up in the minds of seekers after Truth and Reality have been amply dealt with in this volume, which makes it extremely valuable."

"I assure you that I do not mean to neglect any of our American Satsangis. I think I answered your last letter. It may have gone astray. But in any case, you should write to me every few months and give full account of your progress and ask any questions you may wish to ask. I shall be glad to hear of your inner progress on the Path. No doubt you are making some headway and I am anxious to see you go inside, truly, and find the Great Light and Joy which awaits you there." (Hazur Baba Sawan Singh)

"We are expecting much from America. The average person in America is much nearer to this Teaching than in any portion of Europe. The day will come when your people will turn to Sant Mat... Some day the Great Work there will assume much larger proportions. You may look confidently for it, in your own time. Be ready for it." (Hazur Baba Sawan Singh)

Other Key Points Made

Sant Mat in America is not a path only for the affluent that can afford to frequently travel long distances. Avenues for learning, satsang, and pathways for initiation for those who qualify must always be available. Nobody left behind.

The language barrier issue: There must always be new satsang material being translated and published in English.

There are not two Sant Mat paths: a Sant Mat "lite" for new age Americans or westerners, and the traditional full Sant Mat for Indians, but the complete Sant Mat for all.

This includes adhering to the vegetarian diet: "I never gave permission to anyone to eat meat in my life. A mother does not administer poison to her own children. In R.S. Faith animal food cannot be allowed under any conditions. It hardens the heart, and makes the soul dull and heavy." (Spiritual Gems, Sawan Singh)

Spiritual Awakening Radio Podcast - Spiritual Gems (Letters) of Hazur Baba Sawan Singh

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Episode 170 - Gender Theory & Gender Studies

This episode we’re talking about Gender Theory & Gender Studies! We discuss theory vs studies, memes, feminism, books that should exist but don’t, and more!

You can download the podcast directly, find it on Libsyn, or get it through Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or your favourite podcast delivery system.

In this episode

Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray | Jam Edwards

Things We Read (or tried to…)

A Burst of Light by Audre Lorde

Histories of the Transgender Child by Jules Gill-Peterson

Before We Were Trans: A New History of Gender by Kit Heyam

Whipping Girl: A Transsexual Woman on Sexism and the Scapegoating of Femininity by Julia Serano

Queer: A Graphic History by Meg-John Barker and Jules Scheele

Beyond the Gender Binary by Alok Vaid-Menon

A Quick & Easy Guide to Queer & Trans Identities by Mady G. and J.R. Zuckerberg

Other Media We Mentioned

BITCHfest: Ten Years of Cultural Criticism from the Pages of Bitch Magazine edited by Lisa Jervis & Andi Zeisler

Body Outlaws: Rewriting the Rules of Beauty and Body Image edited by Ophira Edut

A Room of One’s Own by Virginia Woolf

Female Masculinity by Jack Halberstam

Whipping Girl: A Transsexual Woman on Sexism and the Scapegoating of Femininity by Julia Serano

Gender Outlaw: On Men, Women and the Rest of Us by Kate Bornstein

The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love by bell hooks

All the Rage: Mothers, Fathers, and the Myth of Equal Partnership by Darcy Lockman

For Her Own Good: Two Centuries of the Experts' Advice to Women by Barbara Ehrenreich and Deirdre English

The Argonauts by Maggie Nelson

X-Gender, vol. 1 by Asuka Miyazaki

A Quick & Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns by Archie Bongiovanni and Tristan Jimerson

Feminism is For Everybody by bell hooks

Down Girl: The Logic of Misogyny by Kate Manne

A Girl's Guide to Taking Over the World: Writings From The Girl Zine Revolution edited by Karen Green & Tristan Taormino

Links, Articles, and Things

A small sample of Bibliocommons user-curated lists:

Early Feminism Through 1847

Feminist Classics: Third Wave Feminism, the 1990s

Trans Classics: important books about the many trans experiences

Very Short Introductions (Wikipedia)

TERF / FART / “Gender Critical”

Transgender Childhood Is Not a ‘Trend’ by Jules Gill-Peterson

Gill-Peterson is one of 1,000+ contributors to the New York Times who signed an open letter condemning the anti-trans bigotry in their coverage. Read it here.

Hark! Episode 330: Fucking Pie

20 Gender Theory/Studies books by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, & People of Colour) Authors

Every month Book Club for Masochists: A Readers’ Advisory Podcasts chooses a genre at random and we read and discuss books from that genre. We also put together book lists for each episode/genre that feature works by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, & People of Colour) authors. All of the lists can be found here.

Living a Feminist Life by Sara Ahmed

The Sacred Hoop: Recovering the Feminine in American Indian Traditions by Paula Gunn Allen

Borderlands/La Frontera: The New Mestiza by Gloria Anzaldúa

Decolonizing Trans/Gender 101 by b. binaohan

The Crunk Feminist Collection edited by Brittney Cooper, Susana M. Morris, & Robin M. Boylorn

Beyond Trans: Does Gender Matter? by Heath Fogg Davis

Women, Race & Class by Angela Y. Davis

Asegi Stories: Cherokee Queer and Two-Spirit Memory by Qwo-Li Driskill

Radicalizing Her: Why Women Choose Violence by Nimmi Gowrinathan

White Tears/Brown Scars: How White Feminism Betrays Women of Color by Ruby Hamad

Feminist Theory: From Margin to Center by bell hooks

But Some of Us Are Brave: All the Women Are White, All the Blacks Are Men: Black Women's Studies by Akasha Gloria Hull

Indigenous Men and Masculinities: Legacies, Identities, Regeneration edited by Robert Alexander Innes and Kim Anderson

Patriarchy Blues: Reflections on Manhood by Frederick Joseph

Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot by Mikki Kendall

Sister Outsider: Essays and Speeches by Audre Lorde

This Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color edited by Cherríe Moraga & Gloria Anzaldúa

Colonize This!: Young Women of Color on Today's Feminism edited by Bushra Rehman

I'm Afraid of Men by Vivek Shraya

Black on Both Sides: A Racial History of Trans Identity by C. Riley Snorton

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The role of media translation in digital publishing, podcasts, YouTube channels and more

Demand for diverse content has never been higher in today's world. Businesses, publishers, and creators are finding wider audiences and more diversified. Media translation has become the pivotal tool for digital publishing, podcasts, YouTube channels, etc. This article talks about the significant role played by media publishing translation in enhancing reach, increasing engagement, and promoting inclusivity, among other cases under the category of Indian language in digital content.

Media Translation Knowledge

Media translation is seen as the act of translating any type of content across any media to reach the target language and culture. It is therefore a translation of writing-based articles and audio- and video-based content on popular YouTube channels. Because many more consumers are searching for material in their mother tongue, it has been a growing necessity for the creators to make an effort and widen the pool of their audience along with maximizing their online reach.

Reach in digital publishing.

In media publishing translation, the method has revolutionized digital publishing. This method helps publishers tap into the mammoth Indian market as it allows access to articles, e-books, and other written matter in various languages. Thus, for example, an article could be translated from the original language of English to either Hindi or Tamil for access by scholars and enthusiasts belonging to different linguistic tongues.

In addition, media publishing translation not only gives access to new markets but also enhances the search engine optimization of its products. Content translated with keywords optimized in different languages will enhance its visibility on results. 

Enhancing Podcasts Through Translations

Most often now, podcasts have become so in-demand content for millions, but a lot of their appeal can be lost due to the language barriers that listeners might face. Media translation fills in this gap for the podcasts by providing podcast episode translations into regional languages, such as Punjabi and Kannada, which will otherwise go unnoticed.

For example, a health and wellness podcast could be dubbed into multiple languages for listeners from different cultures to share their knowledge between them. Media publishing translation of show notes, descriptions, and promotions increases access to the podcast and will result in more subscribers to, and engagements with the content.

More Engagement Through YouTube Channels

YouTube is a very powerful content-creating platform, providing space and sharing of videos over an enormous number of topics. However, without translation of media, it would be very narrowly focused and be confined only to those who understand the language, which in this case is English. Video content translated into multiple Indian languages helps the creator reach multiple viewers throughout the country, thus building community and inclusivity.

Media translation of subtitles and captions is more crucial for YouTube, because not only can it make content reach more people, but also ensures that the audience remains in a video for longer periods. 

The Significance of Cultural Sensitivity

While media translation is essentially converting the language, it is very important to recognize the need for cultural sensitivity in the process. A literal media publishing translation may sometimes fail to convey the intended meaning or tone and thus result in miscommunication or misinterpretation. Hence, good media publishing translation requires not only linguistic acumen but also high sensitivity toward and understanding of cultural nuances unique to Indian audiences.

For instance, comedy, idioms, and regional flavours are quite different in one state from another. The translation has to be done such that it speaks to the audience but still conveys the intended message as presented.

The cultural adaptation evokes authenticity and trust. Therefore, the people are valued and understood in the content.

Inclusive Content Builds Brand Loyalty

As brands and creators increasingly focus on inclusivity, media translation assumes an important role in the strengthening of brand loyalty. By offering content in different languages, the companies reflect their concentration on diversity and accessibility. This method of approach not only fosters customer satisfaction but also triggers brand advocacy among the multilingual audience.

For instance, a business that provides customer support and marketing documents in several languages of India is bound to appeal to an ardent customer following. Customers appreciate the attention to their preference for the language that they will interpret as reviews, referrals, and long-term relationships.

Conclusion - Media translation is part and parcel of digital publishing, podcasts, YouTube channels, and other media in India. Media publishing translation is the ability to reach wider audiences, engage better, and bring more inclusiveness for the brand and publisher, ensuring survival in a very competitive world landscape. This would be important even in the future because, with a growing need for more diversified content, success will come through good media translation in the rapidly changing digital world.

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How JioSaavn is Shaping the Future of Podcasts in India

With podcasts becoming an increasingly popular form of entertainment in India, JioSaavn - music & podcasts has stepped up as a pioneering platform, bringing this trend to a massive, diverse audience. Although initially known for its vast music library, JioSaavn has expanded its scope to offer a rich collection of podcasts, tailored to the Indian market. The platform's unique approach involves supporting regional language content, partnering with local creators, and investing in exclusive shows, all of which have made it a top choice for Indian podcast listeners.

As more people discover the joy of podcasts, JioSaavn’s efforts are helping to shape India’s podcasting industry by making content accessible, relevant, and diverse. From offering exclusive podcasts to creating a welcoming space for regional voices, JioSaavn - music & podcasts is not only popularizing the medium but also fostering a vibrant community for podcasters and listeners alike. This article will explore the role JioSaavn plays in India’s podcast landscape and how its initiatives are paving the way for the future of Indian podcasts.

1. Expanding the Scope of Audio Entertainment in India

In India, audio streaming has primarily been synonymous with music. However, JioSaavn has taken a bold step forward by expanding its focus to include podcasts, turning itself into a complete audio platform. This strategic shift benefits both users and creators, as it introduces a new avenue for storytelling, knowledge-sharing, and cultural conversation. By making a wide array of podcasts available on a popular and accessible platform, JioSaavn is encouraging more Indian users to explore podcasts for entertainment, learning, and personal growth.

Podcasts on JioSaavn cover a variety of genres, such as news, comedy, storytelling, spirituality, health, and lifestyle, catering to the different tastes and needs of its user base. This diversification sets JioSaavn apart, making it more than just a music streaming service. With this expanded scope, the platform is transforming itself into an audio destination for users who want more than just music.

2. Catering to Regional and Linguistic Diversity

One of JioSaavn’s greatest strengths in the podcasting domain is its commitment to regional language content. India is a linguistically diverse country, with hundreds of languages spoken across its vast population. By offering podcasts in languages like Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Marathi, and more, JioSaavn reaches listeners who may feel disconnected from English-language podcasts or international content. This regional focus makes JioSaavn - music & podcasts an accessible platform for everyone, irrespective of language preference.

For instance, JioSaavn features popular Tamil podcasts such as "Bigg Boss Tamil Talk," and Hindi exclusives like "Bhaskar Bose." These shows connect with regional audiences and contribute to the growth of a podcasting culture in India’s smaller cities and rural areas. By fostering content in local languages, JioSaavn promotes inclusivity, making podcasts available to millions of people who otherwise may not engage with audio content.

3. Supporting Local Creators and Original Content

JioSaavn is deeply committed to supporting local creators, helping them bring their voices to a national platform. Through partnerships and exclusive deals, JioSaavn has become a significant player in the Indian podcast market, encouraging original content that resonates with local listeners. These collaborations allow creators to reach a larger audience and make podcasting a viable career option in India.

A few notable originals include "Kahaniyon Ka Mantra," a Hindi storytelling series, and "Edge of Sanity," a psychological thriller that keeps listeners hooked episode after episode. By investing in such original productions, JioSaavn has shown its commitment to innovation and creativity in podcasting. This effort not only attracts new listeners but also establishes the platform as a place for high-quality, homegrown audio content.

4. Exclusive Shows That Appeal to Indian Listeners

One of the major differentiators for JioSaavn in the podcasting market is its range of exclusive shows. Unlike other streaming platforms that may feature largely international or generic content, JioSaavn offers India-specific podcasts that cover themes and topics relevant to Indian listeners. For instance, "Cricket Adda" brings insightful commentary and analysis to cricket fans, while "The Vishnu Ki Secret Life" delves into intriguing mythological tales from Indian folklore.

By offering exclusive shows, JioSaavn provides its audience with unique content that cannot be found elsewhere. This approach not only builds loyalty among listeners but also enhances the platform’s appeal as a podcast provider, as users know they’ll find fresh and exclusive content that is both entertaining and culturally relevant.

5. Ease of Accessibility and User-Friendly Features

JioSaavn’s user-friendly interface makes it easy for new users to explore and discover podcasts on the platform. The app’s layout and search features allow users to browse through different podcast genres or languages, making discovery a smooth process. Users can save podcasts for later, bookmark their favorite episodes, or download them for offline listening, which is especially beneficial for users with intermittent internet access.

Moreover, JioSaavn’s algorithm suggests podcasts based on the user’s preferences, ensuring that users receive recommendations that match their tastes. For those who are new to podcasts, JioSaavn’s intuitive design and recommendation system make it easy to start discovering and enjoying audio content.

6. Transforming Podcasting in India’s Audio Industry

By merging music with podcasts under one platform, JioSaavn - music & podcasts has created a unique listening experience for Indian audiences. It has helped redefine how people interact with audio content, popularizing podcasts among listeners who might never have discovered them otherwise. As a pioneer in India’s podcasting landscape, JioSaavn is influencing the future of this medium by helping both established and new creators find an audience.

As the platform continues to grow, it has the potential to change the Indian audio market significantly. Podcasts have historically been a niche area, but with JioSaavn’s support, they are reaching new levels of popularity. As more listeners are introduced to podcasts through JioSaavn, this cultural shift will likely have a lasting impact on India’s digital entertainment landscape.

7. JioSaavn’s Plans for the Future of Podcasts in India

Looking ahead, JioSaavn has the potential to drive significant growth and innovation in the Indian podcast industry. As it continues to support new creators, develop exclusive content, and add regional language shows, the platform will likely further entrench itself as a leading podcast provider in India. By embracing advancements in audio technology and maintaining its focus on user preferences, JioSaavn can play a crucial role in shaping the future of podcasts in the country.

In time, JioSaavn’s impact may extend beyond entertainment, influencing education, business, and communication through audio. As a platform, JioSaavn’s accessibility, cultural sensitivity, and diverse offerings uniquely position it to lead the next phase of India’s podcast revolution.

Conclusion:

As one of India’s most popular streaming platforms, JioSaavn - music & podcasts is redefining the audio landscape by making podcasts accessible, relevant, and engaging for Indian audiences. With its extensive catalog of regional and exclusive content, JioSaavn has created a space where listeners can connect with content that feels personalized, meaningful, and resonant with Indian culture. From supporting local creators to offering exclusive shows and a user-friendly experience, JioSaavn is actively shaping the future of podcasts in India.

By creating a platform that serves listeners from every corner of the country, JioSaavn is not only popularizing podcasts but also fostering a community of audio enthusiasts. For anyone interested in discovering India’s vibrant podcasting scene, JioSaavn offers a rich experience that goes beyond typical streaming. With a commitment to innovation and inclusivity, JioSaavn - music & podcasts stands as a true pioneer in the world of Indian podcasts, ready to lead the next wave of audio storytelling in the country.

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