Dirty Brown
Dirty Brown is a feminist podcast unlearning patriarchy, one bold take at a time. Host Kriti J dives into the messiness of societal norms and cultural contradictions that shape South Asian women. From calling out the misogyny baked into media, to celebrating feminist books and unpacking patriarchal narratives dominating pop culture and tech, Dirty Brown is about sharp commentary, personal stories, and zero sanskaari filters This is a space for anyone who's ever been called too much, too loud, or too difficult — and decided to lean in anyway.
Episodes
We love dancing to them, but are we also complicit in the male gaze? In this episode, host Kriti J is joined by longtime friend and fellow Bollywood nerd Shruti S to unpack the complicated world of item numbers - the seductive, high-energy songs Bollywood can’t seem to quit.
Together, they create the Dirty Brown Test — a feminist lens for evaluating whether item songs like Choli Ke Peeche, Oo Antava, and Sheila Ki Jawani are empowe...
Host Kriti J unpacks media’s messy reaction to Blue Origin’s all-female spaceflight. Why did a mission featuring trailblazers like Amanda Nguyen and Aisha Bowe get reduced to Katy Perry memes and "rich girl" shade? Kriti dives into the nuance, calls out the quiet patriarchy, and reclaims the narrative. It’s about more than celebrity—it’s about who gets to belong in the cosmos.
Chapters:
00:00 Celebrating Milestones and Community Sup...
Host Kriti J explores the experiences and challenges surrounding menstruation in a conversation with the guest speaker, Toni Knight. The speakers share personal stories about their first periods, cultural perspectives on menstruation, and the stigma associated with it. They discuss the importance of education, the potential impact of diet on menstrual health, and the need for open conversations about these topics.
Chapters:
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"Men are like sand - the tighter you hold on to them, the more they slip away"? More like a pile of red flags. Your host, Kriti J, tears apart this fuckboy wisdom, exposing the misogyny and emotional unavailability hiding behind the poetry.
Show notes:
Interview with Professor Kate Manne.
Music by Alehandro Vodnik and Ivan Ohanezov from Pixabay
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