Episodes
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★⁠⁠ Dive into a captivating podcast episode where we welcome our special guest Sukh Ojla, known for her engaging humor and insightful reflections on South Asian culture, identity, and the intriguing world of comedy. She takes us on a journey from her early days filled with vibrant cultural experiences to her rise as a...
Published 04/11/24
Published 04/11/24
⁠⁠⁠⁠★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★⁠ 🌍 Explore the Complex History of Immigration Restrictions with Professor David Atkinson! 🌍 Join us in this enlightening journey through history as we delve into the intricate world of immigration policies in white settler colonies from the late 19th to the mid-20th century. Professor David Atkinson from Purdue University, an...
Published 04/11/24
Huda Mukbil, a former intelligence officer with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), discusses her experiences and insights into the world of national security and diversity. She shares her journey of joining CSIS, her experience before and after the events of 9/11, the shift in focus from counter-espionage to counter-terrorism, and the impact of global events on intelligence work. Mukbil also addresses the challenges of racism and discrimination within the organization...
Published 03/08/24
Uncover the truth behind the Post Office Scandal, one of the UK's most significant miscarriages of justice, in this detailed podcast. We explore the Horizon computer system, which lay at the heart of the Post Office Scandal and wrongfully accused hundreds of Subpostmasters of financial crimes, leading to devastating personal and professional consequences. Join us as we engage in a conversation with Onkar Sandhu, a Subpostmaster who was embroiled in the Post Office Scandal, as we illuminate...
Published 03/08/24
⁠⁠⁠⁠★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★⁠⁠ 01:01 - Who is Stephen Legg?03:35 - What are the Round Tables Conferences?07:18 - Interesting facts, assumptions, and breakthroughs from your research on the Round Table Conferences?12:20 - How did the conference move from a wide range of ideas to the final results it achieved?16:31 - Besides Gandhi, who were some of the...
Published 03/06/24
⁠⁠⁠⁠★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★⁠ Embark on a historical voyage with our latest video, 'The Indian Army at Hampton Court Palace.' This enthralling documentary invites you to traverse time, uncovering the significant role and contributions of the Indian Army at Hampton Court Palace, a jewel in England's royal heritage. In this episode, we delve deeper into the...
Published 12/17/23
Embark on a journey with us through Britain's lesser-known history, spotlighting the transformative movements spearheaded by black and brown activists. Dive into the tales of the IWA, Bristol Bus Boycott, BlackPower, Mangrove Nine, Fasimbas, Oval Four, Black Liberation Front, BlackEducation Movement, Brixton Black Women's Group, OWAAD, BrunswickStrike, Battle of Brick Lane, Asian Youth Movements, and the Bradford 12. These narratives have been instrumental in molding the...
Published 12/06/23
⁠⁠⁠★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★⁠ 00:00 - Introduction 01:28 - What are guestworker programs? 02:27 - What are the origins of guestworker programs? 07:26 - How do guestworker programs differ from indentured labour and slavery? 09:42 - What influences the development of the guestworker programs? 14:04 - Why doesn't the government seem to take significant...
Published 11/18/23
⁠⁠★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★⁠ 00:00 - Introduction 01:04 - Who is John Soboslai? 11:49 - Contrasts between Judeo-Christian martyrdom and non-Abrahamic martyrdom? 16:22 - How is martyrdom reconceived or repurposed by those holding authority? 34:12 - What impact do events like Komagatu Maru, World War I, and Jallianwala Bagh have on loyalist camps? 37:45 - What are the...
Published 10/21/23
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★⁠⁠⁠ Discover the untold stories of the Ugandan Asian Expulsion with Lucy Fulford, author of 'The Exiled Empire: Immigration and the Uganda Asian Exodus'. Dive deep into the historical ties between South Asians and East Africa, from the early trade relations to the challenges faced in...
Published 10/16/23
In an unexpected turn of events, Amardeep Bassey, a distinguished British journalist traveling to Afghanistan for an assignment, is suddenly swept up in a whirlwind of accusations. Allegedly committing the crime of espionage, he is apprehended by Pakistan's prestigious intelligence agency, the ISI. 00:00 - Opening Remarks 01:47 - Delving into the Life and Work of Amardeep Bassey 03:29 - Tracing Your Journey: How Did Journalism Choose You? 04:43 - What was Your Experience as a Journalist of...
Published 09/16/23
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★⁠⁠⁠ Join me in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Tony Collins, a renowned British social historian with a specific focus on the multifaceted world of sports history. As an emeritus professor of history at De Montfort University and a Research Fellow at the Institute of Sports Humanities, Dr....
Published 08/16/23
⁠★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★⁠ 00:00 - Introduction 01:08 - Who is Daniel Elam? 01:26 - Becoming a Professor? 06:02 - Bhagat Singh’s upbringing and influence of Sikhi? 06:02 - Can you shed light on Bhagat Singh’s upbringing and the influence of Sikhi in shaping his ideology? 09:02 - In what ways did Bhagat Singh’s age impact his radical political views? 12:09 - What factors...
Published 08/12/23
⁠⁠★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★⁠⁠ 00:00 - Introduction 01:32 - Getting To Know Radha Kapuria 02:53 - Understanding The Scope Of The Book 04:57 - Music And Culture During Maharaja Ranjit Singh's Era 08:48 - Busting Myths: Ranjit Singh's Debuachery? 13:52 - Impact On Musicians And Connoisseurs In Punjab? 26:02 - Exploring The Diversity Of Musicians And Dancers 31:29 - Colonial...
Published 07/29/23
⁠★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★⁠ 00:00 - Kickstarting Our Journey00:16 - Who is Gurpreet Singh Anand?00:59 - Delving into the Gurdwara's Origins03:03 - The Shepherds Bush Relocation05:47 - The Gurdwara's Crucial Role in the 1910s05:58 - A Grand Celebration: Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s Birthday at Caxton Hall08:03 - The 1930s & 1940s: A Heart Attack and Unexpected Aid10:40 - The Unseen...
Published 07/08/23
⁠⁠★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★⁠ 00:00 - Introduction05:08 - What factors have contributed to the contentious nature of studying the British Empire in contemporary discourse?10:39 - Can you share the spark or motivation that led you to the unique angle your book takes?15:45 - What was your process or criteria in selecting the individuals to be featured in your book?21:12 -...
Published 07/08/23
⁠★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★⁠ 00:58 - Who is Sunmit Singh? 03:25 - Why were your family in Kuwait? 08:19 - Impact of 9/11? 12:10 - How did you end up getting into antiques? 16:54 - Are there any pieces you’ve had in your collection that have stories worth sharing? 18:58 - Do you have a favourite antique? 20:08 - How do you spot when things are fake? 23:05 - Have you come across...
Published 06/16/23
⁠★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★⁠ 00:00 - Introduction 01:18 - How did you approach simplifying a complex topic for young readers, while maintaining its essence? 03:34 - What motivated you to write about the British Empire specifically for a younger audience? 04:45 - How did you navigate the sentiment of imperial nostalgia while crafting this narrative? 07:05 - As the author, what new...
Published 06/08/23
Olive Branch Report - https://bityl.co/H9AV Deslippe & Stukin: How "Siri Singh Sahib" Yogi Bhajan Created An Empire - https://bityl.co/H9AQ Yogi Bhajan Turned an L.A. Yoga Studio into a Juggernaut, and Left Two Generations of Followers Reeling from Alleged Abuse - https://bityl.co/HAzn From Maharaj to Mahan Tantric: The Construction of Yogi Bhajan's Kundalini Yoga - https://bityl.co/HAzq Yogi Bhajan, yoga guru and founder of 3HO, ‘more likely than not’ sexually abused followers, says...
Published 05/31/23
⁠★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★⁠ 00:00 - A Glimpse of the Conversation 01:57 - Let's Dive In! 02:49 - Meet Nandini Das: Who Is She? 03:32 - Nandini's Path to Becoming an Early Modern English Literature & Culture Professor 05:30 - From Travel Writing Enthusiast to "Courting India" Author 07:52 - What Makes "Courting India" Stand Out Among Other Books on 17th Century England-India...
Published 05/27/23
00:00 - Intro 00:49 - Who is Jasmeet Singh? 04:07 - Taking Amrit at a Young age? 05:40 - Interactions with Baba Santa Singh Ji? 07:13 - Controversy surrounding Baba Ji’s death 10:30 - Baba Ji’s Early Life 17:12 - Becoming the Jathedar 19:51 - Baba Ji’s time in prison 20:09 - Accumulation of wealth & land? 22:17 - What is Budda Dal Land? 23:23 - 1980s & the political controversy? 28:53 - Establishment of Mehta Chowk 30:41 - Relationship between Baba Santa Singh & Bhinderwale 33:33...
Published 05/08/23
00:00 - Welcome and Introduction 01:11 - Getting to know Guillemette Crouzet: Who is she? 01:51 - Delving into the Past: What ignited your passion for history? 03:48 - Behind the Book: What inspired "Inventing the Middle East"? 06:47 - Origins of a Term: Did European Imperialists first coin "Middle East"? 09:58 - The British Connection: How did Britain's involvement in the Gulf & Arabian Peninsula evolve over time? 12:33 - The Middle East & British Interests: Is the region a...
Published 04/28/23
★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★⁠ 00:00 - Introduction 00:29 - The Role of Masands Before Their Removal 17:09 - The Evolution of the Term 'Khalsa' 26:48 - Vaisakhi 1699: Events & Timeline 46:31 - The Connection Between Goats & Vaisakhi 56:35 - Panj Pyare & Panj Mukte: Their Significance 01:02:17 - Charan Pahul & Khanda de Pahul: A Comparison 01:07:44 - Women & Amrit: Did...
Published 04/14/23
This was my first in person podcast recording and I had the pleasure to talk to Tarsem Singh Sandhu. Tarsem Singh Sandhu is a notable figure in the Sikh community for his  advocacy for the right to wear the turban while working as a bus driver  in Wolverhampton, England in the 1960s. He was one of the first Sikh bus drivers in the country to wear a turban and grow his beard and as a result faced discrimination, including a two year suspension by the Wolverhampton Transport Committee. Despite...
Published 03/31/23