Double Disappointments

Disappointing Hosts: "My only requirement was a pulse"

Sri & Ashley tell their most disappointing stories. Were you swiping right in college instead of studying too? Have you ever tracked someone's Snapscore to see if it increases? Would you volunteer to be a rebound even if you knew you were a rebound?

Audience Stories: ”Please seek therapy”

Sri & Ashley read dating stories and funny submissions from their followers. Is being an only child a red flag? Would you watch anime for your crush? How bad can a first date really be?

Social Media: ”Haters have nothing better to do”

Sri & Ashley talk origin stories on TikTok, hate comment culture, and social media highlights. How did they develop their content and comedy styles and how can you? Should hate comments be taken as constructive criticism? Why is it so easy to spend an entire day scrolling?

Cultural Appropriation: ”The tables have turned”

Sri & Ashley talk golden turmeric lattes, curry trending on TikTok, and the problematic "clean girl aesthetic." When did South Asian culture go from smelly to trendy? Why are Hindu goddesses printed on bikinis? How should culture be properly appreciated in a melting pot?

Girl Problems: ”The bar is in hell”

Sri & Ashley talk beauty standards, marriage pressure, and gender expectations. When did you first get rid of that unibrow? Do women have it harder than men or vice versa? Why do parents act like a woman's only purpose in life is to get married?

Toxic Community: ”Their win is my loss”

Sri & Ashley talk unhealthy immigrant communities, judgmental aunties, and competitive family friends. Why do parents love to compare their kids? Why do some minority groups seem to support their own better than others? How can scarcity mindset be unlearned?

The Motherland: ”Smells like home”

Sri & Ashley talk visits to India, shy cousins, and dangerously fun driving. Why is American fast food so much better in other countries? Is your dad's side of the family mean for no reason? Have you ever felt lost between two cultures?

Pop Culture: ”Representation matters”

Sri & Ashley talk Brown people in media, negative stereotypes growing up, and pioneers who paved the way. Why did Disney do you dirty with Baljeet and Ravi? Is it better when a character's ethnicity is or isn't emphasized? How do you feel about today's South Asian American entertainers?

Immigrant Parents: ”Living the life they weren’t able to”

Sri & Ashley talk strict vs. lenient households, growing up "ugly," and profound gratitude for their parents' sacrifices. Were you allowed to leave the house two nights in a row? Why didn't your parents ever teach you about sex? What would you change for your future kids?

Dating: ”Hit me but don’t hit me”

Sri & Ashley talk terrible first dates, turn-ons, and relationship rules. Should you go through your partner's phone? Can you really be friends with an ex? And how long should you wait before dropping the L word??