Odd Fish

On this episode, Pranav and Rish sit down with Maya Hazarika to discuss the broad topic of their Indian roots. This conversation includes growing up first generation Indian American, Indian representation in American media, what the future may hold for Indian Americans, and connections to our Indian culture, with the back half of the episode centered around caste oppression in India in comparison to racial oppression in the states. The episode is equal parts serious and lighthearted, and Maya drops quite a few knowledge bombs on us so make sure to listen close!

In this episode, we dive into the toxicity of masculinity. A term that is often talked about but not fully understood fully by most people, toxic masculinity has become a staple in societal standards. We take a look at commonplace phrases that are highkey toxic and progressive cultural references like Young Thug's dress and Harry Styles' nails. (Trigger Warning: There are segments of this episode that touch on abuse, coercion, and violence; feel free to pause and come back if you need to)

One of the "deepest" episodes Odd Fish has ever done? You bet. Along with our new guest, Cole Bennette, we dig deep into the concept of interesectionality and how it has played out over the last few decades in terms of race, sexuality, gender, and more. Investigating how intersectionality has manifested itself in the current social/political/environmental climate, we understand our own place within the social heirarchy. Please don't cancel us for statements made in this episode :)

In this episode, we dive into the origins and ideology behind the "Creative Industry". As architecture students and creative individuals, we resonate with the idea of the Creative Industry, so this episode is aimed at anyone who feels they have a creative side to them; whether it be music, movies, cooking, arts or anything else. We've got straight facts on how the Creative Industries affect our economy and how we can overturn the "starving artist" stereotype. Overall, a lighthearted, uplifting episode! (BTW, Don't forget to vote folks!)

Our three weeks of early voting start tomorrow! On this episode of Odd Fish we sit down with Andre Rezaie to discuss some of the candidates in what he describes as "the most important election of our lifetimes." We look at representatives running for congress in battleground districts across Texas, while also touching on the Texas senate election and the United States presidential election. This episode is packed full of informative content on district representatives, so you can hopefully be a little better informed before heading to the polls. From all of us at Odd Fish, please go vote!

Welcoming our first guest of Season 3, Joseph Chandler, we take on the very pressing issue of climate change. Joe helps us take a look at the possible bleak future of our world if we don't collectively make changes in our everyday lives and push for major foreign policies. We break down the impact of global warming on several different demographics and look at the positive impact of pop culture in creating awareness.

In this episode, we take a retrospective look at our college experience and just laugh about our downfalls while also trying to figure out the purpose of attending university. You might lose IQ points over the course of the episode, but we guarantee you will laugh. And our PSA for the episode... VOTE!

Welcome to Season 3 of Odd Fish! In this episode, Rish and Pranav dive into the world of Zoom university and virtual learning. Life has evidently changed over the last six months so we share some of our listeners experiences and how we've dealt with productivity, mental health, and UT's COVID-19 tactics. Listen now to learn about our top-secret and extremely effective conversational concept: 90/10. 

On this episode of Odd Fish, Pranav and Rish discuss the state of the country in the wake of the murder of George Floyd. They discuss the importance of protesting, donating, and being an advocate against racism with a particular emphasis on the responsibility of Asian Americans in the fight for systemic change.  Remember, if you're neutral in situations of injustice you're on the side on the oppressor!

On the third corona episode, co-hosts Rish and Pranav discuss the ethics behind the government ending quarantine as soon as possible as opposed to airing on the side of caution. This discussion allows them to share their own thoughts on objective morality and how much it impacts our lives.

After a 3 week break, Odd Fish is back with an update on the quarantine life! In this episode, we check in with each other on the ups and downs of adjusting to a "new normal" during the COVID-19 pandemic, and we look into ways to find solace or normality in an abnormal time. 

Welcome to the first ever long-distance episode of Odd Fish! From teo corners of the world, Bee Cave TX and Frisco TX, Rish and Pranav discuss COVID-19 as it relates to educational concerns, especially for college students. The two work through the difficulties of the current situation to show that social distancing can't separate real friends.

Your favorite fish are joined this week by guest star Hailey Algoe to discuss niche aesthetics, curatorial identities, and subcultures and how they are facilitated by social media in a digital age. Other topics touched on include capitalism, Rish's instagram, and wanting to have coronavirus.

During this episode, Rish and Pranav break down the facts surrounding the wage gap in America as a whole as well as how it relates to demographics such as age and gender. Tune in for some hard facts, analysis, and some unexpected issues that our hosts are still in the dark on...

Rish and Pranav sit down with a good friend and "Bernie Bro", Eli Melendrez, to talk about democratic socialism and policies in the eyes of the Bernie campaign. As a government major and a volunteer on the Bernie campaign, Eli sheds light on some important topics and issues that deal with the 2020 election and the bipartisan nature of politics.  

On this episode, we dive right into the pros and cons of drug use and prohibition in our society. We discuss the issues behind addiction, decriminalization and the accessibility of drugs from its origins in this country. Let us know your thoughts on drugs and tweet us at #oddfish!

After we saw Atlanta-based hip-hop duo Earthgang live, both with extremely different expectations of what we were getting into, the two of us decided to use this episode to reflect on the impacts of concert culture on the music industry as well as pop culture as a whole. This week, we break down the live concert experience from the eyes of the audience and performers alike.

Welcome back! The OG hosts are finally reunited. In the long-awaited debut of Odd Fish Season 2, Pranav and Rish take a swim in the realms of reputation, self-worth, and social responsibility. Count how many times Rish says "I think" and unfollow us if Pranav ever says "Vibe."

Frequent listeners of this podcast know that Pranav is not the biggest fan of pop culture icon Drake, and this episode explains why. Pranav and former band-mate Jacob Eberhard, also known as Jake Leaf, sit down to talk about their mutual love of hip-hop and mutual distaste for Drake.

Your favorite high school duo is back! Pranav spends this episode with former musical partner Darnez Hill, known on stage as Dez Ali, talking about Darnez's journey as an independent music artist. This discussion includes topics such as the process of making music, being in a hip-hop collective,  playing a persona, sacrificing for a greater goal, and even an inspiring poem at the end of it all. Our experiences making music have significantly influenced our lives today, and we hope you're able to get some of that value out of this episode.