In this episode, we look at 'Blonde,' Sylvia Plath, and why the absent father figure narrative is used to erase women's agency in pop culture. This piece was written and narrated by Rohitha Naraharisetty. ‘The One Story’ is TS Studio’s weekly podcast series, where we narrate The Swaddle’s long form features at the intersection of health, gender, and culture.
Oct 18, 2022•8 min•Ep. 43
In this episode, we look at Britney Spears, 'The Lost Daughter,' and how the idea of 'bad mothers' is used as a weapon against women. This piece was written and narrated by Rohitha Naraharisetty. ‘The One Story’ is TS Studio’s weekly podcast series, where we narrate The Swaddle’s long form features at the intersection of health, gender, and culture.
Oct 11, 2022•10 min•Ep. 42
In this episode, we look at the ethical and philosophical questions around A.I. art, and how it takes away from the process of creation. This piece was written and narrated by Rohitha Naraharisetty. ‘The One Story’ is TS Studio’s weekly podcast series, where we narrate The Swaddle’s long form features at the intersection of health, gender, and culture.
Oct 05, 2022•12 min•Ep. 41
In this episode, we look at how society's obsession with independence ignores the support disabled, neurodivergent, or chronically ill people need. This piece was written and narrated by Devrupa Rakshit. ‘The One Story’ is TS Studio’s weekly podcast series, where we narrate The Swaddle’s long form features at the intersection of health, gender, and culture.
Sep 28, 2022•9 min•Ep. 40
In this episode, we look at how facial recognition tech is based on an outdated understanding of gender, putting trans people at risk of discrimination. This piece was written and narrated by Sayantan Datta. ‘The One Story’ is TS Studio’s weekly podcast series, where we narrate The Swaddle’s long form features at the intersection of health, gender, and culture.
Sep 20, 2022•14 min•Ep. 39
In this episode, we look at how movies and TV shows create unsustainable friendship "goals," and why that sets up real-life friendships to fail. This piece was written and narrated by Devrupa Rakshit. ‘The One Story’ is TS Studio’s weekly podcast series, where we narrate The Swaddle’s long form features at the intersection of health, gender, and culture.
Sep 13, 2022•8 min•Ep. 38
In this episode, we look at how anti-capitalism has become an edgy subculture online, and why that makes meaningful change difficult. This piece was written and narrated by Rohitha Naraharisetty. ‘The One Story’ is TS Studio’s weekly podcast series, where we narrate The Swaddle’s long form features at the intersection of health, gender, and culture.
Sep 06, 2022•15 min•Ep. 37
In this episode, we look at how the present crop of horror films depicts our darkest collective fears as a society, forcing us to confront systemic issues like racism, sexism, and climate change. This piece was written and narrated by Rohitha Naraharisetty. ‘The One Story’ is TS Studio’s weekly podcast series, where we narrate The Swaddle’s long form features at the intersection of health, gender, and culture.
Aug 30, 2022•12 min•Ep. 36
In this episode, we look at how treating sex as a taboo deprives women of the vocabulary to navigate sexual relationships. This piece was written and narrated by Devrupa Rakshit. ‘The One Story’ is TS Studio’s weekly podcast series, where we narrate The Swaddle’s longform features at the intersection of health, gender, and culture.
Aug 23, 2022•9 min•Ep. 35
In this episode, we look at how young Indians are conditioned to associate spending with guilt, impacting their lifelong relationship with money. This piece was written and narrated by Saumya Kalia. ‘The One Story’ is TS Studio’s weekly podcast series, where we narrate The Swaddle’s longform features at the intersection of health, gender, and culture.
Aug 16, 2022•13 min•Ep. 34
In this episode, we look at why society does not recognize how painful breakups are, and the way that impacts our ability to heal. This piece was written and narrated by Rohitha Naraharisetty. ‘The One Story’ is TS Studio’s weekly podcast series, where we narrate The Swaddle’s longform features at the intersection of health, gender, and culture.
Aug 09, 2022•14 min•Ep. 33
In this episode, we explore why Indians look down on rest, and what will it take to value sleep as a social necessity. This piece was written and narrated by Saumya Kalia. ‘The One Story’ is TS Studio’s weekly podcast series, where we narrate The Swaddle’s longform features at the intersection of health, gender, and culture.
Aug 02, 2022•13 min•Ep. 32
In this episode, we look at the many cultural myths around miscarriages in India, and how they are rooted in prejudices denying bodily autonomy to women. This piece was written and narrated by Rohitha Naraharisetty. ‘The One Story’ is TS Studio’s weekly podcast series, where we narrate The Swaddle’s longform features at the intersection of health, gender, and culture.
Jul 26, 2022•12 min•Ep. 31
In this episode, we look at how the physical pain from tattoos and piercings can give people a sense of control over their bodies -- and their lives. This piece was written and recorded by Devrupa Rakshit. ‘The One Story’ is TS Studio’s weekly podcast series, where we narrate The Swaddle’s longform features at the intersection of health, gender, and culture.
Jul 19, 2022•8 min•Ep. 30
In this episode, we look at depictions of women's anger on screen, and what makes feminine rage subversive. This piece was written and narrated by Saumya Kalia. ‘The One Story’ is TS Studio’s weekly podcast series, where we narrate The Swaddle’s longform features at the intersection of health, gender, and culture.
Jul 12, 2022•15 min•Ep. 29
In this episode, we look at the problems with 'Brownness' as an identity, how it caters to the White gaze, and gets co-opted by privileged desis settled abroad. This piece was written and narrated by Rohitha Naraharisetty. ‘The One Story’ is TS Studio’s weekly podcast series, where we narrate The Swaddle’s longform features at the intersection of health, gender, and culture.
Jul 05, 2022•12 min•Ep. 28
In this episode, we look at how the trauma of watching parents' fights stays with young people, leading them into destructive relationship patterns. This piece was written and recorded by Rohitha Naraharisetty. ‘The One Story’ is TS Studio’s weekly podcast series, where we narrate The Swaddle’s longform features at the intersection of health, gender, and culture.
Jun 28, 2022•10 min•Ep. 27
In this episode, we look at why asexual Indians feel excluded from queer spaces, and how this exclusion makes it harder for them to accept their ideas about sex and desire. This piece was written and narrated by Rohitha Naraharisetty. ‘The One Story’ is TS Studio’s weekly podcast series, where we narrate The Swaddle’s longform features at the intersection of health, gender, and culture.
Jun 21, 2022•14 min•Ep. 26
In this episode, we look at dream jobs, the ‘labor of love’ myth, and why it’s okay to prioritize a well-paying job over a ‘meaningful’ one. This piece was written and narrated by Saumya Kalia. ‘The One Story’ is TS Studio’s weekly podcast series, where we narrate The Swaddle’s longform features at the intersection of health, gender, and culture.
Jun 14, 2022•11 min•Ep. 25
In this episode, we explore the problems with how society views PCOS, and why it is important to recognize it as a chronic condition that reduces the overall quality of life. This piece was written and narrated by Dr. Esha Chainani. ‘The One Story’ is TS Studio’s weekly podcast series, where we narrate The Swaddle’s longform features at the intersection of health, gender, and culture.
Jun 07, 2022•11 min•Ep. 24
In this episode, we look at how heirlooms shape people's understanding of personal wealth, family histories and inter-generational trauma. This piece was written and narrated by Saumya Kalia. ‘The One Story’ is TS Studio’s weekly podcast series, where we narrate The Swaddle’s longform features at the intersection of health, gender, and culture.
May 31, 2022•17 min•Ep. 23
In this episode, we look at trigger warnings on social media and what research shows about their limitations. This piece was written and narrated by Devrupa Rakshit. ‘The One Story’ is TS Studio’s weekly podcast series, where we narrate The Swaddle’s longform features at the intersection of health, gender, and culture.
May 24, 2022•8 min•Ep. 22
In this episode, we look at how pop culture disproportionately focuses on individual serial killers, at the cost of examining the violent systems within which they operate. This piece was written and narrated by Rohitha Naraharisetty. ‘The One Story’ is TS Studio’s weekly podcast series, where we narrate The Swaddle’s longform features at the intersection of health, gender, and culture.
May 18, 2022•13 min•Ep. 21
In this episode, we look at how climate consciousness has decisively made its way into the dating checklist for today's young generation. This piece was written and narrated by Saumya Kalia. ‘The One Story’ is TS Studio’s weekly podcast series, where we narrate The Swaddle’s longform features at the intersection of health, gender, and culture.
May 10, 2022•11 min•Ep. 20
In this episode, we look at the problems with viewing attention as a commodity, and why our thoughts are no longer our own. This piece was written and narrated by Saumya Kalia. 'The One Story’ is TS Studio’s weekly podcast series, where we narrate The Swaddle’s longform features at the intersection of health, gender, and culture.
May 03, 2022•14 min•Ep. 19
In this episode, we look at how infidelity can be empowering for people stuck in abusive relationships, allowing them to regain self-esteem and agency. This piece was written and narrated by Devrupa Rakshit. ‘The One Story’ is TS Studio’s weekly podcast series, where we narrate The Swaddle’s longform features at the intersection of health, gender, and culture.
Apr 26, 2022•8 min•Ep. 18
In this episode, we look at how intergenerational food rituals and eating traditions can help heal emotional injuries. This piece was written and narrated by Saumya Kalia. ‘The One Story’ is TS Studio’s weekly podcast series, where we narrate The Swaddle’s longform features at the intersection of health, gender, and culture.
Apr 19, 2022•11 min•Ep. 17
In this episode, we look at how literature has helped many women recognize, and come to terms with, their sexual desires. This piece was written and narrated by Devrupa Rakshit. ‘The One Story’ is TS Studio’s weekly podcast series, where we narrate The Swaddle’s longform features at the intersection of health, gender, and culture.
Apr 12, 2022•9 min•Ep. 16
In this episode, we look at how the right balance between remembering and forgetting things can be the key to better relationships and mental health. This piece was written and narrated by Devrupa Rakshit. ‘The One Story’ is TS Studio’s weekly podcast series, where we narrate The Swaddle’s longform features at the intersection of health, gender, and culture.
Apr 06, 2022•7 min•Ep. 15
In this episode, we look at "almost-relationships," and how fantasies of what-could-have-been are sometimes the most difficult to move on from. This piece was written and narrated by Devrupa Rakshit. ‘The One Story’ is TS Studio’s weekly podcast series, where we narrate The Swaddle’s longform features at the intersection of health, gender, and culture.
Mar 29, 2022•6 min•Ep. 14