The One Story
The One Story
The Swaddle
‘The One Story’ is TS Studio’s podcast series, where we narrate The Swaddle’s longform features at the intersection of health, gender, and culture.
What Pop Culture’s Fixation With ‘Daddy Issues’ Is Really About
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
7 min
Dissecting the Myth of 'Bad Mothers'
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
9 min
Why AI Art Makes the Internet — And Art — Less Authentic
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 5, 2022
11 min
How Our Fixation on Independence as a Universal Goal Excludes Disabled, Chronically Ill People
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
How Facial Recognition AI Reinforces Discrimination Against Trans People
In this episode, we look at how facial recognition tech is based on an outdated understanding of gender, putting trans people at risk of discrimination.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
13 min
How Pop Culture Paints an Unhealthy, Unsustainable Picture of Friendships
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
Anti‑Capitalism Is Cool. When Will It Be Revolutionary Again?
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 6, 2022
14 min
How Representation in Horror Films Creates Space for Our Most Urgent Fears
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
How the Lack of Sex Education Makes Many Indian Women Unable To Communicate Their Sexual Needs, Pleasure
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
How a Culture of Guilt Around Spending Fractures Young Indians’ Relationship With Money
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
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