Email us with any feedback for the show: [email protected] Listen to the twenty fourth episode of EffinFunny's new Video Podcast: 'American-Born Chatty Desis (A·B·C·D)' with our hilarious co-hosts @omarnajam & @SandeepParikh ! Join us for a lively chat with the brilliantly witty Rekha Shankar, as we navigate the thrills and spills of her journey from a childhood Seinfeld aficionado to a highly regarded writer and script doctor. Ever been banned from Slack for over-communication? Rekha has, and we undoubtedly share a hearty laugh over it. This conversation isn't just fun and games, though. Rekha offers a first-hand perspective on the ongoing Writer's Guild of America strike, revealing the intricacies of negotiations and discussing the shift in content creation from TV to streaming platforms. Drawing on her own experiences, we delve deep into the complexities of mental health within the comedy industry, and how she transitioned from a family that rarely spoke about feelings to embracing therapy and gaining self-awareness. We wrap up by tackling some of the biggest issues in the entertainment industry, including the glaring wage gap between CEOs and employees and the labor strikes. Stick around for a fun game of guessing companies with the largest wage gap and hear Rekha's unique spin on a classic Sex and the City joke. We also discuss the power of peer pressure and the significance of vulnerability in today's digital age. Buckle up for a rollercoaster of laughter, insights, and thought-provoking conversations. Show Description: An often belittling term, "ABCD (American Born Confused Desi)" is being redefined in new livestream/podcast series American Born Chatty Desis hosted by internet personalities Sandeep Parikh (The Guild, The Legend of Neil) and Omar Najam (Dimension 20). The two hosts (and a sometimes exciting guest) engage in front of a live chat, with a fast and loose format where they check in with their chakras and debate over their American roots v. Desi heritage! Come for the light hearted commentary, stay for the deep insights into life from the second generation point of view. We're here, we barely speak Hindi, get used to it. Watch live at: https://www.twitch.tv/effinfunny Find Rekha: Chapters 00:00 - ABCD Intro 00:08 - The Special Guest 13:59 - Content, Demographics, and Board Game Victories 18:42 - WGA Strike and Future Prospects 23:31 - The Journey of a Performer 31:33 - Obsessions, Film School, Parental Concerns 41:24 - Navigating Cultural Identity and Family Disconnect 52:06 - Maintaining Mental Health in Comedy 1:00:29 - Biggest CEO-Employee Wage Gaps 1:12:18 - Guessing Companies Conversation 1:25:39 - Acknowledgements and Shoutouts for DC Quest DISCORD: https://discord.gg/effinfunny-783006672439345154 TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/effinfunny PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/effinfunny MERCH: https://effinfunny.myshopify.com PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/5MSYDDbxB3jsZM7nXtDxwQ SUBSCRIBE TO EFFIN FUNNY FOR MORE EPISODES! https://www.youtube.com/effinfunny?sub_confirmation=1 Producer: Anand Shah Technical Director & Sound Designer: Delvan Neville Executive Producers: Sandeep Parikh & Anand Shah Editor: Sean Meagher Music by Harshal Sisodia, Jasvir Singh & Maulik Zaveri