Same Same But Different
Same Same But Different
Same Same But Different
We are Mr. Brown and Miss. White. We make wacky podcasts comparing our Indian and European roots and share funny anecdotes from our life as an interracial couple.
Episode 15: What made us pick Swastika as our podcast logo
In this season finale, we speak of the various cultural identities that the swastika takes across different regions, and the part-ironic reason why we picked this as our symbol. We talk of how it’s great to have contrasting cultures and identities around, as it makes the world a much better place to live in and...
Dec 4, 2021
Episode 14: Contextualizing Relationships From a Liberal POV
In this episode, we talk about certain quirks within our cultural setups and argue why certain customs are best left in the past. We dig into how relationships are looked at by the society across India and Europe, and what is lacking. Tune in to this week’s episode –
Dec 4, 2021
Episode 13: How is Life Like At University? (Part 3)
In this episode, we continue the university-related conversation where we touch the issues that surround university education in India and the impact strict gender-separation across campuses can have on the students. We compare experiences across India and Europe and argue why liberal values need to be a part of university education.
Dec 4, 2021
Episode 12: How is Life Like At University? (Part 2)
In this episode, we continue our discussion from last week on education, digging into university education and the lives students lead when they are in college. The difference could not be more obvious!
May 27, 2021
Episode 11: Back to School – Comparing Education Across Germany and India (Part 1)
In this episode, we discuss the radically different school systems in India and Germany, and share stories of our experiences attending school across completely different setups.
May 27, 2021
Episode 10: The Different Cultural Shades to Sex
In this episode, we compare anecdotes from Europe and India to see how contrasting our responses are on the topic of sex. We talk of how India went from being okay with the idea of sexual freedom to a society where it’s generally looked down upon when the topic comes up.
May 18, 2021
Episode 09: How Touchy Are We Over Our Food?
In this episode, we talk about how differently our cultures look at food and the ideas revolving around our gastronomic habits. Ms. White talks of her experiences as a German traveling around India and her love for the variety across Indian cuisines.
May 6, 2021
Episode 08: Check Your Manners, Please!
In this episode, we talk of annoying and peculiar mannerisms we have across our cultures, and how this could impact the way we communicate with each other.
May 1, 2021
Episode 07: What’s the Deal with Divorces, Anyway?
In this episode, we discuss how our cultures perceive the idea of a ‘divorce’ and why their reactions to a divorce are at opposite ends of the spectrum.
Apr 22, 2021
Episode 06: Holidays, Festivals, and Everything in Between
In this episode, we discuss our experiences of celebrating religious and cultural festivals, and talk about what brought us holiday cheer during Christmas and Pongal.
Apr 16, 2021
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