Due to popular demand, we're back with a part 2 of our episode on sex featuring Frida Banks! Last season we explored this "taboo" topic and self-love in the context of growing up Tamil in the diaspora. This season, we're diving in deeper and answering some of your questions! Grab your tea, coffee, or drink of choice because this is guaranteed to be a good one.Connect with Mathusha:instagram.com/thushaaConnect with our Guest:instagram.com/frida_banksMusic:instagram.com/yanchanmusic

There is no "one" queer Tamil identity so today, we continue the conversation with a part two. Abhi joins Mathusha in conversation as they unpack labels and experiences growing up queer in the Tamil diaspora. Listen discretion is advised.Connect with Mathusha:instagram.com/thushaaConnect with our Guest:instagram.com/abhxbalaMusic:instagram.com/yanchanmusicResources:The 519 Church Street Community Centre - [email protected] [email protected] for South Asian AIDS Prevention- [email protected] of Ruby- [email protected] Youthline- [email protected] Rape Crisis Centre- 24H CRISIS LINE: 416-597-8808Trans Lifeline Peer Support Hotline- US: 877-565-8860 / Canada: 877-330-6366

The "Tamil" experience differs. No one experience is the same just as there is no "one" textbook definition of what it means to be Tamil. In today's episode, Aranan joins Mathusha in conversation as he shares what it was like growing up gay and Tamil in Toronto. Connect with Mathusha:instagram.com/thushaaConnect with our Guest:instagram.com/aranansathian/Music:instagram.com/yanchanmusic

Part two of our two-parter features Darshika Selvasivam as she joins Mathusha in on the conversation about feminism. What happens when you don’t fit the mould for Western or perceived “Eastern” feminism? Dual-identity feminists… This one’s for you. Dash the Curry:https://instagram.com/dashthecurryhttp://twitter.com/askdashthecurry Connect with Mathusha:https://instagram.com/thushaahttps://twitter.com/thushaaConnect with Darshika:https://twitter.com/darshiselhttps://www.instagram.com/darshi_sel/Music:https://www.instagram.com/yanchanmusic/https://fanlink.to/bestfriend-svdpxyanchan

Episode one kicks off with our first two-parter of the season. We break down Tamil feminism starting with Eelam Tamil feminists. @TaintedByColour joins Mathusha in the discussion. Do feminists even exist in Tamil Eelam? Find out this and more on this episode. Dash the Curry:https://instagram.com/dashthecurryhttp://twitter.com/askdashthecurry Connect with Mathusha:https://instagram.com/thushaahttps://twitter.com/thushaaConnect with Tainted by Colour:https://instagram.com/taintedbycolourhttps://twitter.com/taintedbycolourMusic:https://www.instagram.com/yanchanmusic/https://fanlink.to/bestfriend-svdpxyanchan

Trying to navigate toxic masculinity and its impact on all people can introduce you to complex roadblocks that are often easier to ignore than to address. On this episode of Dash the Curry, Sunthar joins Mathusha on the podcast to discuss toxic masculinity, the mental health toll on young men and how Sunthar is using comedy to combat these harmful norms and face them head-on. Dash the Curry: instagram.com/DashTheCurryThushaa: instagram.com/thushaaEmail: [email protected] with SuntharInstagram: instagram.com/suntharvWebsite: suntharv.com

On today's episode of Dash the Curry, Mathusha is joined by Kasturi Shan, a hip hop publicist, brand strategist and currently a PR Director at Interscope, as they discuss working in the music industry, South Asian artists in the hip hop scene, working with some of the biggest names in hip hop, and what it means to be a multi-ethnic woman navigating all these fields. Dash the Curry: instagram.com/DashTheCurryThushaa: instagram.com/thushaaEmail: [email protected] with KasthuriInstagram: instagram.com/kasturishan/Intro Music: Hussel ft. Afrikan Boy - M.I.AOutro Music: Cleopatra - Anik Khan

We’re stoked to present to you the ultimate podcast crossover.On this episode, we chitchat with a couple of our fave OG Tamil podcasters from @hightopflippod (we’re their 60th episode!).We get personal— Find out how we got into podcasting, our past lives, a couple of what ifs, when our dreams died, and a whole lot more.Dash the Curry: instagram.com/DashTheCurryGow: instagram.com/nglswrnThushaa: instagram.com/thushaaEmail: [email protected] with High Top Flip Flops Instagram: instagram.com/hightopflippodInstagram: instagram.com/nivakecocoabutterInstagram: instagram.com/krishnotchrishttps://soundcloud.com/hightopflipflops

On today's episode of Dash the Curry, Mathusha is joined by Abinaya Nathan, the former editor-in-chief of Tamilguardian.com and current editor as they discuss Women Freedom Fighters of the LTTE, feminism within the LTTE, Maaveerar Naal, and bridging the disconnect of Eelam and young diaspora Tamils. Dash the Curry: instagram.com/DashTheCurryThushaa: instagram.com/thushaaMusic: instagram.com/yachanmusicEmail: [email protected] with Abinaya Instagram: instagram.com/abiknathanhttps://tamilguardian.comResourcesPEARL: http://pearlaction.orgDr. Nimmi Gowrinathan: http://www.deviarchy.com/Tamil Guardian: http://tamilguardian.com

Eelam Tamil musicians have been carving out a name for themselves in the diaspora for years. Naveeni, more commonly known as Navz-47, is just one of the few Tamil female rappers who has quickly caught the attention of Tamils and non-Tamils globally with her powerful Tamil verses and unique sense of style. Mathusha sits down with Navz-47 to discuss her journey into music, defying musical and gender "norms", and her future projects. Dash the Curry: instagram.com/DashTheCurryThushaa: instagram.com/thushaaMusic: instagram.com/yachanmusicEmail: [email protected] with Navz-47 Instagram: instagram.com/Navz47YouTube: bit.ly/2B8cfV8