Radhika shares her hard-won happily ever after as we explore what it means to find love within a system never designed to make it easy.

Boys and Girls is produced by Radhika Viswanathan and Samyuktha Varma. Our lead producer is Menaka Raman. Music and Sound by Joel Sakkari and Mixing and Mastering by Yashwanth Vinay. Original music by Joel Sakkari. Thanks to Anjali Sankaran for singing on our theme song! Many thanks also to Inder for singing in this episode. Show artwork by Adrija Ghose and Pooja Saxena. Our Executive Producer at iHeartPodcasts is Katrina Norvell. Boys and Girls is produced by Vaaka Media and IHeartPodcasts.

All names in the episode are changed till our grandmas attain moksha. Thank you all! 

Like what you hear? Follow us on Instagram @boysandgirlspod and subscribe to the Vaaka Media newsletter The Inner Ear on Substack by clicking here. Find us at vaaka.in !

 

Radhika shares her hard-won happily ever after as we explore what it means to find love within a system never designed to make it easy.
Boys and Girls is produced by Radhika Viswanathan and Samyuktha Varma. Our lead producer is Menaka Raman. Music and Sound by Joel Sakkari and Mixing and Mastering by Yashwanth Vinay. Original music by Joel Sakkari. Thanks to Anjali Sankaran for singing on our theme song! Many thanks also to Inder for singing in this episode. Show artwork by Adrija Ghose and Pooja Saxena. Our Executive Producer at iHeartPodcasts is Katrina Norvell. Boys and Girls is produced by Vaaka Media and IHeartPodcasts.
All names in the episode are changed till our grandmas attain moksha. Thank you all!&nbsp;
Like what you hear? Follow us on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/boysandgirlspod/">@boysandgirlspod</a> and subscribe to the Vaaka Media newsletter The Inner Ear on Substack by clicking <a href="https://innerear.substack.com/">here</a>. Find us at <a href="http://vaaka.in/">vaaka.in</a> !
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Happily Ever After!

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Radhika finally admits: that while the system was failing her, she wasn’t exactly doing it any favours either. And that didn’t put her at the top of the food chain, desirability-wise. But there is someone at the top! Everyone wants them, they get to pick the best of the lot, and when everyone’s a little bit in love with you, love starts to play out a little differently?

Boys and Girls is produced by Radhika Viswanathan and Samyuktha Varma. Our lead producer is Menaka Raman. Music and Sound by Joel Sakkari and Mixing and Mastering by Yashwanth Vinay. Original music by Joel Sakkari. Thanks to Anjali Sankaran for singing on our theme song! Many thanks also to Inder for singing in this episode. Show artwork by Adrija Ghose and Pooja Saxena. Our Executive Producer at iHeartPodcasts is Katrina Norvell. Boys and Girls is produced by Vaaka Media and IHeartPodcasts.

All names in the episode are changed till our grandmas attain moksha. 

Like what you hear? Follow us on Instagram @boysandgirlspod and subscribe to the Vaaka Media newsletter The Inner Ear on Substack by clicking here. Find us at vaaka.in !

 

Radhika finally admits: that while the system was failing her, she wasn&rsquo;t exactly doing it any favours either. And that didn&rsquo;t put her at the top of the food chain, desirability-wise. But there is someone at the top! Everyone wants them, they get to pick the best of the lot, and when everyone&rsquo;s a little bit in love with you, love starts to play out a little differently?
Boys and Girls is produced by Radhika Viswanathan and Samyuktha Varma. Our lead producer is Menaka Raman. Music and Sound by Joel Sakkari and Mixing and Mastering by Yashwanth Vinay. Original music by Joel Sakkari. Thanks to Anjali Sankaran for singing on our theme song! Many thanks also to Inder for singing in this episode. Show artwork by Adrija Ghose and Pooja Saxena. Our Executive Producer at iHeartPodcasts is Katrina Norvell. Boys and Girls is produced by Vaaka Media and IHeartPodcasts.
All names in the episode are changed till our grandmas attain moksha.&nbsp;
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Love By Proxy

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We almost skipped right past the most important thing about being on the Indian arranged marriage carousel: THE BIG FAT INDIAN WEDDING.

Professional single, poet and astute observer of societal dynamics, Joshua Muyiwa trains his critical eye on weddings, personal agency and the performative and often violent nature of familial expectations.

Boys and Girls is produced by Radhika Viswanathan and Samyuktha Varma. Our lead producer is Menaka Raman. Music and Sound by Joel Sakkari and Mixing and Mastering by Yashwanth Vinay. Original music by Joel Sakkari. Thanks to Anjali Sankaran for singing on our theme song! Many thanks also to Inder for singing in this episode. Show artwork by Adrija Ghose and Pooja Saxena. Our Executive Producer at iHeartPodcasts is Katrina Norvell. Boys and Girls is produced by Vaaka Media and IHeartPodcasts.

Like what you hear? Follow us on Instagram @boysandgirlspod and subscribe to the Vaaka Media newsletter The Inner Ear on Substack by clicking here. Find us at vaaka.in !

We almost skipped right past the most important thing about being on the Indian arranged marriage carousel: THE BIG FAT INDIAN WEDDING.
Professional single, poet and astute observer of societal dynamics, Joshua Muyiwa trains his critical eye on weddings, personal agency and the performative and often violent nature of familial expectations.
Boys and Girls is produced by Radhika Viswanathan and Samyuktha Varma. Our lead producer is Menaka Raman. Music and Sound by Joel Sakkari and Mixing and Mastering by Yashwanth Vinay. Original music by Joel Sakkari. Thanks to Anjali Sankaran for singing on our theme song! Many thanks also to Inder for singing in this episode. Show artwork by Adrija Ghose and Pooja Saxena. Our Executive Producer at iHeartPodcasts is Katrina Norvell. Boys and Girls is produced by Vaaka Media and IHeartPodcasts.
Like what you hear? Follow us on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/boysandgirlspod/">@boysandgirlspod</a> and subscribe to the Vaaka Media newsletter The Inner Ear on Substack by clicking <a href="https://innerear.substack.com/">here</a>. Find us at <a href="http://vaaka.in/">vaaka.in</a> !

The Ideal Wedding Guest

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Desis love the idea of love, but finding desi love is tricky! If the stars and planets align you have nothing to worry about - or do you? 

Boys and Girls is produced by Radhika Viswanathan and Samyuktha Varma. Our lead producer is Menaka Raman. Music and Sound by Joel Sakkari and Mixing and Mastering by Yashwanth Vinay. Original music by Joel Sakkari. Thanks to Anjali Sankaran for singing on our theme song! Many thanks also to Inder for singing in this episode. Show artwork by Adrija Ghose and Pooja Saxena. Our Executive Producer at iHeartPodcasts is Katrina Norvell. Boys and Girls is produced by Vaaka Media and IHeartPodcasts.

All names in the show have been changed till Dadi and Nani attain the White Lotus feet of you know who. Like what you hear? Follow us on Instagram @boysandgirlspod and subscribe to the Vaaka Media newsletter The Inner Ear on Substack by clicking here. Find us at vaaka.in !

Desis love the idea of love, but finding desi love is tricky! If the stars and planets align you have nothing to worry about - or do you?&nbsp;
Boys and Girls is produced by Radhika Viswanathan and Samyuktha Varma. Our lead producer is Menaka Raman. Music and Sound by Joel Sakkari and Mixing and Mastering by Yashwanth Vinay. Original music by Joel Sakkari. Thanks to Anjali Sankaran for singing on our theme song! Many thanks also to Inder for singing in this episode. Show artwork by Adrija Ghose and Pooja Saxena. Our Executive Producer at iHeartPodcasts is Katrina Norvell. Boys and Girls is produced by Vaaka Media and IHeartPodcasts.
All names in the show have been changed till Dadi and Nani attain the White Lotus feet of you know who. Like what you hear? Follow us on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/boysandgirlspod/">@boysandgirlspod</a> and subscribe to the Vaaka Media newsletter The Inner Ear on Substack by clicking <a href="https://innerear.substack.com/">here</a>. Find us at <a href="http://vaaka.in/">vaaka.in</a> !

Love Is All You Need

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Making a podcast to exorcise your past demons is hard! We sit down with author extraordinaire and observer of society Mahesh Rao for a freewheeling chat about love and marriage. What's it like going undercover on a dating app? What's the best way to share dessert on a date? How do you plan a life when no-one is arranging one for you? And finally, we get some much needed therapy of our own. 

Mahesh Rao is the author of The Smoke Is Rising, Polite Society and One Point Two Billion. His new novel, Half Light explores desire, sexuality and class in contemporary India. 

Boys and Girls is produced by Radhika Viswanathan and Samyuktha Varma. Our lead producer is Menaka Raman. Music and Sound by Joel Sakkari and Mixing and Mastering by Yashwanth Vinay. Original music by Joel Sakkari. Thanks to Anjali Sankaran for singing on our theme song! Many thanks also to Inder for singing in this episode. Show artwork by Adrija Ghose and Pooja Saxena. Our Executive Producer at iHeartPodcasts is Katrina Norvell. Boys and Girls is produced by Vaaka Media and IHeartPodcasts. Like what you hear? Follow us on Instagram @boysandgirlspod and subscribe to the Vaaka Media newsletter The Inner Ear on Substack by clicking here. Find us at vaaka.in !

Making a podcast to exorcise your past demons is hard! We sit down with author extraordinaire and observer of society Mahesh Rao for a freewheeling chat about love and marriage. What's it like going undercover on a dating app? What's the best way to share dessert on a date? How do you plan a life when no-one is arranging one for you? And finally, we get some much needed therapy of our own.&nbsp;
Mahesh Rao is the author of The Smoke Is Rising, Polite Society and One Point Two Billion. His new novel, Half Light explores desire, sexuality and class in contemporary India.&nbsp;
Boys and Girls is produced by Radhika Viswanathan and Samyuktha Varma. Our lead producer is Menaka Raman. Music and Sound by Joel Sakkari and Mixing and Mastering by Yashwanth Vinay. Original music by Joel Sakkari. Thanks to Anjali Sankaran for singing on our theme song! Many thanks also to Inder for singing in this episode. Show artwork by Adrija Ghose and Pooja Saxena. Our Executive Producer at iHeartPodcasts is Katrina Norvell. Boys and Girls is produced by Vaaka Media and IHeartPodcasts.&nbsp;Like what you hear? Follow us on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/boysandgirlspod/">@boysandgirlspod</a> and subscribe to the Vaaka Media newsletter The Inner Ear on Substack by clicking <a href="https://innerear.substack.com/">here</a>. Find us at <a href="http://vaaka.in/">vaaka.in</a> !

Mahesh Rao Gets Us

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When love schemes turn into family battlegrounds, Mom becomes the referee - taking hits from every side. We argue, blame, and still expect her to fix everything, even as she shields her daughter from a ghosting dreamboat. Love her or hate her, she’s the glue. And of course, we only notice when she’s not around. Meanwhile, what’s it like for the dads? And you’re left watching your ever-perfect sister somehow walk away with the best snacks.

Boys and Girls is produced by Radhika Viswanathan and Samyuktha Varma. Our lead producer is Menaka Raman. Music and Sound by Joel Sakkari and Mixing and Mastering by Yashwanth Vinay. Original music by Joel Sakkari. Thanks to Anjali Sankaran for singing on our theme song! Many thanks also to Inder for singing in this episode. Show artwork by Adrija Ghose and Pooja Saxena. Our Executive Producer at iHeartPodcasts is Katrina Norvell. Boys and Girls is produced by Vaaka Media and IHeartPodcasts. 

All names in this show have been changed till our grandmummas attain moksha. Like what you hear? Follow us on Instagram @boysandgirlspod and subscribe to the Vaaka Media newsletter The Inner Ear on Substack by clicking here. Find us at vaaka.in !

When love schemes turn into family battlegrounds, Mom becomes the referee - taking hits from every side. We argue, blame, and still expect her to fix everything, even as she shields her daughter from a ghosting dreamboat. Love her or hate her, she&rsquo;s the glue. And of course, we only notice when she&rsquo;s not around. Meanwhile, what&rsquo;s it like for the dads? And you&rsquo;re left watching your ever-perfect sister somehow walk away with the best snacks.
Boys and Girls is produced by Radhika Viswanathan and Samyuktha Varma. Our lead producer is Menaka Raman. Music and Sound by Joel Sakkari and Mixing and Mastering by Yashwanth Vinay. Original music by Joel Sakkari. Thanks to Anjali Sankaran for singing on our theme song! Many thanks also to Inder for singing in this episode. Show artwork by Adrija Ghose and Pooja Saxena. Our Executive Producer at iHeartPodcasts is Katrina Norvell. Boys and Girls is produced by Vaaka Media and IHeartPodcasts.&nbsp;
All names in this show have been changed till our grandmummas attain moksha. Like what you hear? Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/boysandgirlspod/">@boysandgirlspod</a> and subscribe to the Vaaka Media newsletter The Inner Ear on Substack by clicking <a href="https://innerear.substack.com/">here</a>. Find us at <a href="http://vaaka.in/">vaaka.in</a> !

Mothers, Daughters, Dreamboats

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The sparrows have flown, the deed is done, and now you’re alone together in Charlotte. All that remains is the small matter of falling in love with each other.

Boys and Girls is produced by Radhika Viswanathan and Samyuktha Varma. Our lead producer is Menaka Raman. Music and Sound by Joel Sakkari and Mixing and Mastering by Yashwanth Vinay. Original music by Joel Sakkari. Thanks to Anjali Sankaran for singing on our theme song! Many thanks also to Inder for singing in this episode. Show artwork by Adrija Ghose and Pooja Saxena. Our Executive Producer at iHeartPodcasts is Katrina Norvell. Boys and Girls is produced by Vaaka Media and IHeartPodcasts. 

All names in this show have been changed till our grandmummas attain moksha. Like what you hear? Follow us on Instagram @boysandgirlspod and subscribe to the Vaaka Media newsletter The Inner Ear on Substack by clicking here. Find us at vaaka.in !

The sparrows have flown, the deed is done, and now you&rsquo;re alone together in Charlotte. All that remains is the small matter of falling in love with each other.
Boys and Girls is produced by Radhika Viswanathan and Samyuktha Varma. Our lead producer is Menaka Raman. Music and Sound by Joel Sakkari and Mixing and Mastering by Yashwanth Vinay. Original music by Joel Sakkari. Thanks to Anjali Sankaran for singing on our theme song! Many thanks also to Inder for singing in this episode. Show artwork by Adrija Ghose and Pooja Saxena. Our Executive Producer at iHeartPodcasts is Katrina Norvell. Boys and Girls is produced by Vaaka Media and IHeartPodcasts.&nbsp;
All names in this show have been changed till our grandmummas attain moksha. Like what you hear? Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/boysandgirlspod/">@boysandgirlspod</a> and subscribe to the Vaaka Media newsletter The Inner Ear on Substack by clicking <a href="https://innerear.substack.com/">here</a>. Find us at <a href="http://vaaka.in/">vaaka.in</a> !

Desi Boy Trying

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When you grow up on stories of love that feel chosen, dramatic and equal, what happens when your love story begins with leaving your home, your work and your entire world behind?

Boys and Girls is produced by Radhika Viswanathan and Samyuktha Varma. Our lead producer is Menaka Raman. Music and Sound by Joel Sakkari and Mixing and Mastering by Yashwanth Vinay. Original music by Joel Sakkari. Thanks to Anjali Sankaran for singing on our theme song! Show artwork by Adrija Ghose and Pooja Saxena. Our Executive Producer at iHeartPodcasts is Katrina Norvell. Boys and Girls is produced by Vaaka Media and IHeartPodcasts. 

All names in this show have been changed till our grandfathers attain moksha. Like what you hear? Follow us on Instagram @boysandgirlspod and subscribe to the Vaaka Media newsletter The Inner Ear on Substack by clicking here. Find us at vaaka.in !

When you grow up on stories of love that feel chosen, dramatic and equal, what happens when your love story begins with leaving your home, your work and your entire world behind?
Boys and Girls is produced by Radhika Viswanathan and Samyuktha Varma. Our lead producer is Menaka Raman. Music and Sound by Joel Sakkari and Mixing and Mastering by Yashwanth Vinay. Original music by Joel Sakkari. Thanks to Anjali Sankaran for singing on our theme song! Show artwork by Adrija Ghose and Pooja Saxena. Our Executive Producer at iHeartPodcasts is Katrina Norvell. Boys and Girls is produced by Vaaka Media and IHeartPodcasts.&nbsp;
All names in this show have been changed till our grandfathers attain moksha. Like what you hear? Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/boysandgirlspod/">@boysandgirlspod</a> and subscribe to the Vaaka Media newsletter The Inner Ear on Substack by clicking <a href="https://innerear.substack.com/">here</a>. Find us at <a href="http://vaaka.in/">vaaka.in</a> !

H1B Mine

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For some aunties, matchmaking is their love language. But what does it take to be a good matchmaker, and why would any one take on such risky business? Do they do it because they're die-hard romantics, or are they just good social workers? And are aunties even relevant in the age of AI?

Boys and Girls is produced by Radhika Viswanathan and Samyuktha Varma. Our lead producer is Menaka Raman. Music and Sound by Joel Sakkari and Mixing and Mastering by Yashwanth Vinay. Original music by Joel Sakkari. Thanks to Anjali Sankaran for singing on our theme song! Show artwork by Adrija Ghose and Pooja Saxena. Our Executive Producer at iHeartPodcasts is Katrina Norvell. Boys and Girls is produced by Vaaka Media and IHeartPodcasts. 

All names in this show have been changed till our grannies attain moksha. Like what you hear? Follow us on Instagram @boysandgirlspod and subscribe to the Vaaka Media newsletter The Inner Ear on Substack by clicking here. Find us at vaaka.in !

For some aunties, matchmaking is their love language. But what does it take to be a good matchmaker, and why would any one take on such risky business? Do they do it because they're die-hard romantics, or are they just good social workers? And are aunties even relevant in the age of AI?
Boys and Girls is produced by Radhika Viswanathan and Samyuktha Varma. Our lead producer is Menaka Raman. Music and Sound by Joel Sakkari and Mixing and Mastering by Yashwanth Vinay. Original music by Joel Sakkari. Thanks to Anjali Sankaran for singing on our theme song! Show artwork by Adrija Ghose and Pooja Saxena. Our Executive Producer at iHeartPodcasts is Katrina Norvell. Boys and Girls is produced by Vaaka Media and IHeartPodcasts.&nbsp;
All names in this show have been changed till our grannies attain moksha. Like what you hear? Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/boysandgirlspod/">@boysandgirlspod</a> and subscribe to the Vaaka Media newsletter The Inner Ear on Substack by clicking <a href="https://innerear.substack.com/">here</a>. Find us at <a href="http://vaaka.in/">vaaka.in</a> !

Aunty Love

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Sure, you can set your own terms and conditions and write your own biodata but does anyone actually care about what you want? Oh, and what’s the polite uncle-approved word for tall, dark and handsome hunk?

Boys and Girls is produced by Radhika Viswanathan and Samyuktha Varma. Our lead producer is Menaka Raman. Music and Sound by Joel Sakkari and Mixing and Mastering by Yashwanth Vinay. Original music by Joel Sakkari. Thanks to Anjali Sankaran for singing on our theme song! Show artwork by Adrija Ghose and Pooja Saxena. Our Executive Producer at iHeartPodcasts is Katrina Norvell. Boys and Girls is produced by Vaaka Media and IHeartPodcasts. 

All names in this show have been changed till our paatis attain moksha. Like what you hear? Follow us on Instagram @boysandgirlspod and subscribe to the Vaaka Media newsletter The Inner Ear on Substack by clicking here. Find us at vaaka.in !

Sure, you can set your own terms and conditions and write your own biodata but does anyone actually care about what you want? Oh, and what&rsquo;s the polite uncle-approved word for tall, dark and handsome hunk?
Boys and Girls is produced by Radhika Viswanathan and Samyuktha Varma. Our lead producer is Menaka Raman. Music and Sound by Joel Sakkari and Mixing and Mastering by Yashwanth Vinay. Original music by Joel Sakkari. Thanks to Anjali Sankaran for singing on our theme song! Show artwork by Adrija Ghose and Pooja Saxena. Our Executive Producer at iHeartPodcasts is Katrina Norvell. Boys and Girls is produced by Vaaka Media and IHeartPodcasts.&nbsp;
All names in this show have been changed till our paatis attain moksha. Like what you hear? Follow us on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/boysandgirlspod/">@boysandgirlspod</a> and subscribe to the Vaaka Media newsletter The Inner Ear on Substack by clicking <a href="https://innerear.substack.com/">here</a>. Find us at <a href="http://vaaka.in/">vaaka.in</a> !

Wheatish and Waiting

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Boys & Girls is an absurd, burlesque, cringey take on love and marriage the Indian way. Radhika Viswanathan delves into the highs and lows of being on the arranged marriage carousel in search of forever love. Along with her friends and producers Samyuktha and Menaka, they're on a journey to talk to the boys and girls who lived through making the ‘smart life choice’ and lived to tell the tale. They’re cleaning up the cobwebs, trying to figure out what Desi love is all about, and finally, performing a shamanic dance to put to bed all their unresolved emotions around this institution that refuses to die. Get ready to finally feel seen and experience healing! 100% Made in India. Produced by Vaaka Media and iHeartPodcasts.

Boys &amp; Girls is an absurd, burlesque, cringey take on love and marriage the Indian way. Radhika Viswanathan delves into the highs and lows of being on the arranged marriage carousel in search of forever love. Along with her friends and producers Samyuktha and Menaka, they're on a journey to talk to the boys and girls who lived through making the &lsquo;smart life choice&rsquo; and lived to tell the tale. They&rsquo;re cleaning up the cobwebs, trying to figure out what Desi love is all about, and finally, performing a shamanic dance to put to bed all their unresolved emotions around this institution that refuses to die. Get ready to finally feel seen and experience healing! 100% Made in India. Produced by Vaaka Media and iHeartPodcasts.

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