The Zarna Garg Family Podcast

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Self-Help Media Exposed

2025-01-1330:11

What’s worth the hype and what’s just overproduced fluff? The Garg’s are delving into the movies they’re most excited about and breaking down self-help empires like MasterClass. Are they really the secret to success or just deceiving people to believe they can be successful? Keep watching and you’ll also hear a spoiler on our next big project…

Unfiltered Family Drama

2025-01-0636:58

Think your family fights are messy? This week, we’re serving a masterclass in chaotic disputes—complete with passive-aggressive apologies, food fights (literally and metaphorically), and desperate attempts to define what encompasses a genuine thank you.

The Best Gift I Received

2024-12-1608:53

Gift giving doesn’t have to be as stressful as everyone makes it out to be. Getting into comedy was never a part of the plan, and that only changed after one present from my daughter. Hear all about it in this quick episode!

Passion Vs Prestige

2024-12-0949:33

Forget trophies; the Garg's prove that teaching math to the neighbor's kid and breaking gender norms might just be your ticket to college—and a spot on their holiday card list.

Big Family Meals

2024-12-0248:03

Ever hosted a dinner where a vegan dish caused more drama than your mother in law? Our chaotic Thanksgiving is one for the books, so tune in, grab some food (leftovers) and get ready to be frustrated at my son Brij.

Wrapped in Debt (Holiday Edition)

2024-11-2537:26

This holiday season, we unwrap the true meaning of Christmas. Spoiler alert: it’s not the gifts, it’s the credit debt. Here, the Garg’s cry over maxing out credit cards for presents no one actually wants, and pretending that inviting your mother in law to Thanksgiving dinner isn’t worse than World War III.

Siblings Building Brands

2024-11-1801:05:34

What does it take to build a comedy empire with your sibling? Clayton Peters opens up about his journey with his brother, Russell Peters, from their immigrant roots in Toronto to running a global comedy brand. Clayton shares the highs and lows of his sibling bond that that fueled their success.

2024 Elections Unpacked

2024-11-1142:59

Trump wins again, and America’s identity is essentially in an existential crisis. Through a family lens, we unpack the chaos, from college campus divides to the Supreme Court’s lifetime VIP passes, and discover why navigating our nation’s future might be harder than surviving Thanksgiving dinner.

American Dreams, Indian Parents

2024-11-0439:19

Want real drama? Imagine a house where your kids are demanding the “American thrill,” but it’s the polar opposite of your parents’ cultural expectations. Yes, that means Bollywood films double as cultural education. This episode is raw and real, but most importantly, we learn that sibling bonding is nothing short of a contact sport.

Diwali at the White House

2024-10-3131:45

Shalabh said it best - probably the only presidential figure hosting a foreign culture’s party at his home. What an honor it was to be invited and to have brought the whole Garg family. And now you can come along with this recap where of course, no details were spared. Just for you, a very special, bonus episode. Enjoy, and Happy Diwali!

Designer Brands Won't Save You

2024-10-2834:11

This week’s episode may have been inspired by Brij’s experimentation with facial hair, but it’s stylish chaos in the Garg household. From designer brands (and questionable styles) to budget-friendly basics, we navigate how first impressions and facial hair shape our unique styles.

Family Chat Drama

2024-10-2128:18

Ever been ghosted by your own kids in a family group chat? Been there, done that. Dive into Zoya, Brij, and Veer’s private conversations, while my husband Shalabh and I just barely get through pixelated FaceTime calls. It’s family communication at its finest, or rather a series of unfortunate (tech) events.

Dream Dinner Guests & Life Lessons

2024-10-1431:38

Who would be your ultimate dinner guest—Winston Churchill or Kris Jenner? Today we debate our dream dinner guests, from historical legends to modern-day marketing masterminds like Mr. Beast. Spoiler: No son of mine should be saying Mr. Beast over George Boole. Google him.

Addicted to Screens

2024-10-0729:19

Screen time slowly killing you...and us too. We've got sneaky TikTok sessions and digital detox fails fueling our device addiction, FOMO, and our epic struggle to disconnect. We have a tip or two though—only if we can manage to stay off our phones long enough to share them.

The Luxury Brand Scam

2024-09-3036:53

Think luxury means quality? We beg to differ. From ‘prestigious’ colleges to overpriced workout gear, we're tearing down the myth of brand exclusivity and revealing the truth about value. Is it the name or the effort behind it?

My Hobby Costs More Than My Rent

2024-09-2340:25

Make this sound more humanely with personality: Ever wondered what qualifies as a hobby—and how much it can cost? Join us to unpack the Garg family's quirks, from Shalab’s stylish sneaker obsession to Zoya’s puzzle madness that left her roommate ready to leave. And don't get me started about the pricey world of passions, from urban farming adventures to the unexpected costs of beekeeping. Wait, why are we talking about having fun again?

One Nation Under Chaos

2024-09-1636:11

Curious about how much power you really have as a citizen? Join us and dive into the tangled web of American politics, where civic duties meet constitutional confusion. Can you love your country without getting called a nationalist? Is democracy still functioning? Beats me, but Brij, after taking one AP Government Class, seems pretty certified to speak.

What Your Siblings Will Never Tell You

2024-09-0940:23

Ever wonder if your siblings are your secret life coaches—or just undercover agents of chaos? Join us as we expose the hilarious and heartwarming truths of siblinghood. From raising kids without a village, to tackling sibling rivalries, get ready as we reveal the unspoken codes that keep our family (mostly) sane.

Recovering Sugar Addicts

2024-09-0236:35

In this episode, the Garg family dissects the sugar epidemic, exposing everything from deceptively high fructose corn syrup to the hidden sugars in everyday items like toothpaste. With Shalabh’s chemical engineering expertise and Zarna’s eye for misleading labels, they reveal the absurdity of our sugar-coated world, and practical tips to break free from its sweet grip.

Education Redesigned

2024-08-2623:37

What if you could redesign the entire education system from scratch? Veer maps out the perfect school, Brij advocates for financial literacy curriculum, a fitness center, and overpaid teachers, and Zarna begs to scrap humanities at large (despite her secret passion for writing). From carpentry to driving school, practical skills take center stage, but the real fun begins when each family member gets to make three outrageous wishes from a genie.

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