A 29-year old Australian/Indian Man, Mooli, struggles with his parents’ expectations of traditional arranged marriage and works through it every week with his sister, Star, and best friend, Bobby.noreply@blogger.com (Arranged Marriage for the Modern Indian Man)Fri, 6 Feb 2026 18:39:22 +1000Blogger http://www.blogger.com24125http://arrangedmarriagepodcast.blogspot.com/en-usnoIndia,Arranged,Marriage,HinduismA 28-year old Australian/Indian Man, Mooli, struggles with his parents’ expectations of traditional arranged marriage and works through it with his sister, Star, and best friend, Bobby.A Podcast about Arranged Marriage in IndiaArranged Marriage Podcastarrangedmarriagepodcast@gmail.comArranged Marriage Podcasthttp://arrangedmarriagepodcast.blogspot.com/2019/02/episode-24-days-after.htmlArranged MarriageIndiaMarriagePodcastWed, 20 Feb 2019 17:49:00 +1000tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182925620018110505.post-3411540189243522372<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">After</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> an unplanned break due to other commitments, the team is back with a quick update on Mooli's two Arranged Marriage meetups. Was it really Sanskari vs Modern? Does he see either of them progressing further? Is he keen to meet more matches now? Listen and find out! (21:05)</span></div> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <br /></div> <iframe style="border: solid 1px #dedede;" src="https://app.stitcher.com/splayer/f/174524/58892153" width="500" height="150" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe><br /> <br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Opening/closing theme:</span> <br /> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">"Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)<br />Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License<br />http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</span></div> 10arrangedmarriagepodcast@gmail.com (Arranged Marriage Podcast)noAfter an unplanned break due to other commitments, the team is back with a quick update on Mooli's two Arranged Marriage meetups. Was it really Sanskari vs Modern? Does he see either of them progressing further? Is he keen to meet more matches now? Listen and find out! (21:05) Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Arranged Marriage PodcastAfter an unplanned break due to other commitments, the team is back with a quick update on Mooli's two Arranged Marriage meetups. Was it really Sanskari vs Modern? Does he see either of them progressing further? Is he keen to meet more matches now? Listen and find out! (21:05) Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/India,Arranged,Marriage,Hinduismhttp://arrangedmarriagepodcast.blogspot.com/2018/12/episode-23-listener-interaction.htmlArranged MarriageIndiaMarriagePodcastSat, 1 Dec 2018 15:59:00 +1000tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182925620018110505.post-2819728991483280099<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Mooli reveals some interesting details about his conversations with his current match about Religion and a new match who also lives in Australia to Bobby and Star. A happy coincidence may also lead to Mooli's first real meeting with a match! </span><span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">We finish off by responding to some long overdue listener emails</span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> (44:05).</span></div> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <br /> <iframe style="border: solid 1px #dedede;" src="https://app.stitcher.com/splayer/f/174524/57494266" width="500" height="150" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> <br /> <br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Opening/closing theme:</span></div> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">"Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)<br />Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License<br />http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</span></div> 13arrangedmarriagepodcast@gmail.com (Arranged Marriage Podcast)noMooli reveals some interesting details about his conversations with his current match about Religion and a new match who also lives in Australia to Bobby and Star. A happy coincidence may also lead to Mooli's first real meeting with a match! We finish off by responding to some long overdue listener emails (44:05). Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Arranged Marriage PodcastMooli reveals some interesting details about his conversations with his current match about Religion and a new match who also lives in Australia to Bobby and Star. A happy coincidence may also lead to Mooli's first real meeting with a match! We finish off by responding to some long overdue listener emails (44:05). Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/India,Arranged,Marriage,Hinduismhttp://arrangedmarriagepodcast.blogspot.com/2018/11/episode-22-on-cousins-and-caste.htmlArranged MarriageIndiaMarriagePodcastThu, 8 Nov 2018 16:01:00 +1000tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182925620018110505.post-7485034584418488340<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">An extra long episode this week, where we start off talking briefly about Mooli's match updates and his concerns about his Parents' reactions to any failures in his arranged marriage. Star and Mooli's cousin has a controversial marriage planned to someone outside of their caste and we discuss the reactions to this from their extended family.&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Finally, we read a listener's letter about her own experiences with caste and the role it plays in relationships in modern India (45:53).</span></div> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <br /> <iframe style="border: solid 1px #dedede;" src="https://app.stitcher.com/splayer/f/174524/57142359" width="500" height="150" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> <br /> <br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Opening/closing theme:</span></div> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">"Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)<br />Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License<br />http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</span></div> 6arrangedmarriagepodcast@gmail.com (Arranged Marriage Podcast)noAn extra long episode this week, where we start off talking briefly about Mooli's match updates and his concerns about his Parents' reactions to any failures in his arranged marriage. Star and Mooli's cousin has a controversial marriage planned to someone outside of their caste and we discuss the reactions to this from their extended family.&nbsp;Finally, we read a listener's letter about her own experiences with caste and the role it plays in relationships in modern India (45:53). Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Arranged Marriage PodcastAn extra long episode this week, where we start off talking briefly about Mooli's match updates and his concerns about his Parents' reactions to any failures in his arranged marriage. Star and Mooli's cousin has a controversial marriage planned to someone outside of their caste and we discuss the reactions to this from their extended family.&nbsp;Finally, we read a listener's letter about her own experiences with caste and the role it plays in relationships in modern India (45:53). Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/India,Arranged,Marriage,Hinduismhttp://arrangedmarriagepodcast.blogspot.com/2018/10/episode-21-how-not-to-get-arranged.htmlArranged MarriageIndiaMarriagePodcastWed, 24 Oct 2018 18:11:00 +1000tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182925620018110505.post-6746617540898395590<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">With little to no action on the matches front, Star and Bobby try to give Mooli some (unrequited) advice in improving communication and to make better first impressions&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;">with his matches</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">. Mooli has some objections on using their experience from dating verbatim in the Arranged Marriage arena, but there is no doubt that he has room to improve! We also discuss potential Honeymoon periods in arranged marriage and if this is really going to be an issue for our Mooli (39:06).</span><br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></div> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <iframe style="border: solid 1px #dedede;" src="https://app.stitcher.com/splayer/f/174524/56870033" width="500" height="150" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe><br /> <br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Opening/closing theme:</span></div> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">"Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)<br />Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License<br />http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</span></div> 3arrangedmarriagepodcast@gmail.com (Arranged Marriage Podcast)noWith little to no action on the matches front, Star and Bobby try to give Mooli some (unrequited) advice in improving communication and to make better first impressions&nbsp;with his matches. Mooli has some objections on using their experience from dating verbatim in the Arranged Marriage arena, but there is no doubt that he has room to improve! We also discuss potential Honeymoon periods in arranged marriage and if this is really going to be an issue for our Mooli (39:06). Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Arranged Marriage PodcastWith little to no action on the matches front, Star and Bobby try to give Mooli some (unrequited) advice in improving communication and to make better first impressions&nbsp;with his matches. Mooli has some objections on using their experience from dating verbatim in the Arranged Marriage arena, but there is no doubt that he has room to improve! We also discuss potential Honeymoon periods in arranged marriage and if this is really going to be an issue for our Mooli (39:06). Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/India,Arranged,Marriage,Hinduismhttp://arrangedmarriagepodcast.blogspot.com/2018/10/episode-20-matches-deux-and-parental.htmlArranged MarriageIndiaMarriagePodcastThu, 18 Oct 2018 01:32:00 +1000tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182925620018110505.post-1979699363992954942<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">This quick episode comes after some effort to get us all together whilst being in three different time zones. Mooli catches everyone up on his two new matches and his conversations (or lack thereof) with them. His parents have also been unexpectedly chilled towards these two matches, but nobody thinks this will last! (20:08) </span><br /> <br /></div> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <iframe style="border: solid 1px #dedede;" src="https://app.stitcher.com/splayer/f/174524/56767528" width="500" height="150" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe><br /> <br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Opening/closing theme:</span></div> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">"Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)<br />Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License<br />http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</span></div> 1arrangedmarriagepodcast@gmail.com (Arranged Marriage Podcast)noThis quick episode comes after some effort to get us all together whilst being in three different time zones. Mooli catches everyone up on his two new matches and his conversations (or lack thereof) with them. His parents have also been unexpectedly chilled towards these two matches, but nobody thinks this will last! (20:08) Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Arranged Marriage PodcastThis quick episode comes after some effort to get us all together whilst being in three different time zones. Mooli catches everyone up on his two new matches and his conversations (or lack thereof) with them. His parents have also been unexpectedly chilled towards these two matches, but nobody thinks this will last! (20:08) Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/India,Arranged,Marriage,Hinduismhttp://arrangedmarriagepodcast.blogspot.com/2018/10/episode-19-swoon-time-and-healthy.htmlArranged MarriageIndiaMarriagePodcastWed, 10 Oct 2018 21:05:00 +1000tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182925620018110505.post-2677258158342725232<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">After some false starts, the gang's all back together for Season 2. After catching up on how everyone has been, we move on to Mooli's updates with Meena and the pressures they faced when they were speaking. Mooli's dramas around his relationship with his parents also continue with some negotiation around his original conditions. We round things off with a small discussion about healthy outlets when going through stressful times. (36:06) </span><br /> <br /></div> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <iframe frameborder="0" height="150" scrolling="no" src="https://app.stitcher.com/splayer/f/174524/56652148" style="border: solid 1px #dedede;" width="500"></iframe><br /> <br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Opening/closing theme:</span></div> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">"Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)<br />Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License<br />http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</span></div> 21arrangedmarriagepodcast@gmail.com (Arranged Marriage Podcast)noAfter some false starts, the gang's all back together for Season 2. After catching up on how everyone has been, we move on to Mooli's updates with Meena and the pressures they faced when they were speaking. Mooli's dramas around his relationship with his parents also continue with some negotiation around his original conditions. We round things off with a small discussion about healthy outlets when going through stressful times. (36:06) Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Arranged Marriage PodcastAfter some false starts, the gang's all back together for Season 2. After catching up on how everyone has been, we move on to Mooli's updates with Meena and the pressures they faced when they were speaking. Mooli's dramas around his relationship with his parents also continue with some negotiation around his original conditions. We round things off with a small discussion about healthy outlets when going through stressful times. (36:06) Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/India,Arranged,Marriage,Hinduismhttp://arrangedmarriagepodcast.blogspot.com/2018/07/episode-18-family-drama-and-tinder.htmlArranged MarriageIndiaMarriagePodcastWed, 18 Jul 2018 17:28:00 +1000tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182925620018110505.post-5149555786455981063<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Bobby's back for our season finale! Mooli and Star's extended family continues to provide great drama, this time in the form of a cancelled engagement. Mooli also talks us through his failed attempt at ghosting an old match, conversations with a hopeful new match and some Tinder mishaps. We round off the episode with a look to the next season (42:14).&nbsp;</span><br /> <br /></div> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <iframe frameborder="0" height="150" scrolling="no" src="https://app.stitcher.com/splayer/f/174524/55377752" style="border: solid 1px #dedede;" width="500"></iframe><br /> <br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Opening/closing theme:</span></div> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">"Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)<br />Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License<br />http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</span></div> 17arrangedmarriagepodcast@gmail.com (Arranged Marriage Podcast)noBobby's back for our season finale! Mooli and Star's extended family continues to provide great drama, this time in the form of a cancelled engagement. Mooli also talks us through his failed attempt at ghosting an old match, conversations with a hopeful new match and some Tinder mishaps. We round off the episode with a look to the next season (42:14).&nbsp; Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Arranged Marriage PodcastBobby's back for our season finale! Mooli and Star's extended family continues to provide great drama, this time in the form of a cancelled engagement. Mooli also talks us through his failed attempt at ghosting an old match, conversations with a hopeful new match and some Tinder mishaps. We round off the episode with a look to the next season (42:14).&nbsp; Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/India,Arranged,Marriage,Hinduismhttp://arrangedmarriagepodcast.blogspot.com/2018/07/episode-17-ghosting-times-two.htmlArranged MarriageIndiaMarriagePodcastWed, 11 Jul 2018 20:14:00 +1000tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182925620018110505.post-2982357409612484777<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Bobby's absence continues as Star talks to Mooli about his interactions with his last two matches. Their parents have been busy hunting for more matches and have noticed a strange behaviour in the online matrimonial world (38:01). </span></div> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <br /> <iframe style="border: solid 1px #dedede;" src="https://app.stitcher.com/splayer/f/174524/55280821" width="500" height="150" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe><br /> <br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Opening/closing theme:</span></div> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">"Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)<br />Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License<br />http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</span></div> 1arrangedmarriagepodcast@gmail.com (Arranged Marriage Podcast)noBobby's absence continues as Star talks to Mooli about his interactions with his last two matches. Their parents have been busy hunting for more matches and have noticed a strange behaviour in the online matrimonial world (38:01). Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Arranged Marriage PodcastBobby's absence continues as Star talks to Mooli about his interactions with his last two matches. Their parents have been busy hunting for more matches and have noticed a strange behaviour in the online matrimonial world (38:01). Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/India,Arranged,Marriage,Hinduismhttp://arrangedmarriagepodcast.blogspot.com/2018/07/episode-16-other-side-and-long-term.htmlArranged MarriageIndiaMarriagePodcastThu, 5 Jul 2018 18:47:00 +1000tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182925620018110505.post-7515071380996808447<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Radhika, who is also being matched by her Parents, joins Mooli and Star to talk about her experiences so far in the Arranged Marriage world. We also hear about her previous long-term match and how things ended between them. This is Part 2 of 2. (26:13) </span></div> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <br /><iframe style="border: solid 1px #dedede;" src="https://app.stitcher.com/splayer/f/174524/55198687" width="500" height="150" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe><br /> <br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Opening/closing theme:</span></div> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">"Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)<br />Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License<br />http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</span></div> 6arrangedmarriagepodcast@gmail.com (Arranged Marriage Podcast)noRadhika, who is also being matched by her Parents, joins Mooli and Star to talk about her experiences so far in the Arranged Marriage world. We also hear about her previous long-term match and how things ended between them. This is Part 2 of 2. (26:13) Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Arranged Marriage PodcastRadhika, who is also being matched by her Parents, joins Mooli and Star to talk about her experiences so far in the Arranged Marriage world. We also hear about her previous long-term match and how things ended between them. This is Part 2 of 2. (26:13) Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/India,Arranged,Marriage,Hinduismhttp://arrangedmarriagepodcast.blogspot.com/2018/06/episode-15-other-side-and-long-term.htmlArranged MarriageIndiaMarriagePodcastThu, 28 Jun 2018 16:58:00 +1000tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182925620018110505.post-3269459046390456886<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Radhika, who is also being matched by her Parents, joins Mooli and Star to talk about her experiences so far in the Arranged Marriage world. We also hear about her previous long-term match and how things ended between them. This is Part 1 of 2. (30:12) </span></div> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <br /> <iframe style="border: solid 1px #dedede;" src="https://app.stitcher.com/splayer/f/174524/55106559" width="500" height="150" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe><br /> <br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Opening/closing theme:</span></div> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">"Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)<br />Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License<br />http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</span></div> 0arrangedmarriagepodcast@gmail.com (Arranged Marriage Podcast)noRadhika, who is also being matched by her Parents, joins Mooli and Star to talk about her experiences so far in the Arranged Marriage world. We also hear about her previous long-term match and how things ended between them. This is Part 1 of 2. (30:12) Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Arranged Marriage PodcastRadhika, who is also being matched by her Parents, joins Mooli and Star to talk about her experiences so far in the Arranged Marriage world. We also hear about her previous long-term match and how things ended between them. This is Part 1 of 2. (30:12) Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/India,Arranged,Marriage,Hinduismhttp://arrangedmarriagepodcast.blogspot.com/2018/06/episode-14-deal-is-not-deal.htmlArranged MarriageIndiaMarriagePodcastThu, 21 Jun 2018 12:16:00 +1000tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182925620018110505.post-8938092869369067158<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">The parents have decided to push back against Mooli's conditions, and expect him to be married within the year. The gang discuss how realistic this even is, and talk about Mooli's latest match. (36:28) </span></div> <br /> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <br /> <iframe style="border: solid 1px #dedede;" src="https://app.stitcher.com/splayer/f/174524/54982678" width="500" height="150" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe><br /> <br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Opening/closing theme:</span></div> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">"Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)<br />Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License<br />http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</span></div> 2arrangedmarriagepodcast@gmail.com (Arranged Marriage Podcast)noThe parents have decided to push back against Mooli's conditions, and expect him to be married within the year. The gang discuss how realistic this even is, and talk about Mooli's latest match. (36:28) Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Arranged Marriage PodcastThe parents have decided to push back against Mooli's conditions, and expect him to be married within the year. The gang discuss how realistic this even is, and talk about Mooli's latest match. (36:28) Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/India,Arranged,Marriage,Hinduismhttp://arrangedmarriagepodcast.blogspot.com/2018/06/episode-13-its-all-in-stars.htmlArranged MarriageIndiaMarriagePodcastWed, 6 Jun 2018 14:31:00 +1000tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182925620018110505.post-2982618736241640852<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Did someone say horoscopes? The gang talk about the pervasiveness of horoscopes in arranged marriages in India. Star and Bobby match themselves up with their current partners to see if there's anything to it! (35:31)</span></div> <br /> <iframe style="border: solid 1px #dedede;" src="https://app.stitcher.com/splayer/f/174524/54780419" width="500" height="150" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe><br /> <br /> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Opening/closing theme:</span></div> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">"Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)<br />Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License<br />http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</span></div> 0arrangedmarriagepodcast@gmail.com (Arranged Marriage Podcast)noDid someone say horoscopes? The gang talk about the pervasiveness of horoscopes in arranged marriages in India. Star and Bobby match themselves up with their current partners to see if there's anything to it! (35:31) Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Arranged Marriage PodcastDid someone say horoscopes? The gang talk about the pervasiveness of horoscopes in arranged marriages in India. Star and Bobby match themselves up with their current partners to see if there's anything to it! (35:31) Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/India,Arranged,Marriage,Hinduismhttp://arrangedmarriagepodcast.blogspot.com/2018/05/episode-12-listener-emails-part-2.htmlArranged MarriageIndiaMarriagePodcastWed, 23 May 2018 11:22:00 +1000tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182925620018110505.post-8865496925941722554<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">The Listener emails continue this week! We find out a bit more about the Team's opinion on equality, cheating and all the bullshizzles.(31:17)</span></div> <br /> <iframe style="border: solid 1px #dedede;" src="https://app.stitcher.com/splayer/f/174524/54592345" width="500" height="150" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe><br /> <br /> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Opening/closing theme:</span></div> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">"Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)<br />Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License<br />http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</span></div> 0arrangedmarriagepodcast@gmail.com (Arranged Marriage Podcast)noThe Listener emails continue this week! We find out a bit more about the Team's opinion on equality, cheating and all the bullshizzles.(31:17) Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Arranged Marriage PodcastThe Listener emails continue this week! We find out a bit more about the Team's opinion on equality, cheating and all the bullshizzles.(31:17) Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/India,Arranged,Marriage,Hinduismhttp://arrangedmarriagepodcast.blogspot.com/2018/05/episode-11-listener-emails-part-1.htmlArranged MarriageIndiaMarriagePodcastFri, 18 May 2018 12:17:00 +1000tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182925620018110505.post-2227495576556451697<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">We've had a couple of great emails with lots of questions! This is Part 1 of 2 episodes with our response to these listener emails. Mooli gives us a quick update on his match situation before we get into the questions. (31:55)</span></div> <br /> <iframe style="border: solid 1px #dedede;" src="https://app.stitcher.com/splayer/f/174524/54537461" width="500" height="150" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe><br /> <br /> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Opening/closing theme:</span></div> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">"Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)<br />Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License<br />http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</span></div> 0arrangedmarriagepodcast@gmail.com (Arranged Marriage Podcast)noWe've had a couple of great emails with lots of questions! This is Part 1 of 2 episodes with our response to these listener emails. Mooli gives us a quick update on his match situation before we get into the questions. (31:55) Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Arranged Marriage PodcastWe've had a couple of great emails with lots of questions! This is Part 1 of 2 episodes with our response to these listener emails. Mooli gives us a quick update on his match situation before we get into the questions. (31:55) Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/India,Arranged,Marriage,Hinduismhttp://arrangedmarriagepodcast.blogspot.com/2018/05/episode-10-proxy-breakup-episode.htmlArranged MarriageIndiaMarriagePodcastThu, 10 May 2018 15:31:00 +1000tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182925620018110505.post-3579862270863228169<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Mooli tells Bobby and Star about how his Skype "date" went, his resulting conversations with this new match and his Parents' concerns about her. Is our Mooli experiencing some personal growth? He talks us through what he has learned from talking to several matches so far. (29:57)</span></div> <br /> <iframe style="border: solid 1px #dedede;" src="https://app.stitcher.com/splayer/f/174524/54418311" width="500" height="150" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> <br /> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Opening/closing theme:</span></div> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">"Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)<br />Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License<br />http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ </span></div> 0arrangedmarriagepodcast@gmail.com (Arranged Marriage Podcast)noMooli tells Bobby and Star about how his Skype "date" went, his resulting conversations with this new match and his Parents' concerns about her. Is our Mooli experiencing some personal growth? He talks us through what he has learned from talking to several matches so far. (29:57) Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Arranged Marriage PodcastMooli tells Bobby and Star about how his Skype "date" went, his resulting conversations with this new match and his Parents' concerns about her. Is our Mooli experiencing some personal growth? He talks us through what he has learned from talking to several matches so far. (29:57) Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/India,Arranged,Marriage,Hinduismhttp://arrangedmarriagepodcast.blogspot.com/2018/05/episode-9-whats-my-age-again.htmlWed, 2 May 2018 12:59:00 +1000tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182925620018110505.post-4025328791812306873<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">The Arranged Marriage team is back after their break! They talk about Mooli's Parents disappointment in his failure to close with his previous match and an introductory Skype session with a new match. Mooli reveals his Parent's issues finding a girl who meets his age criteria and some interesting conversations they've been having with other relatives. (38:52)</span></div> <br /> <iframe style="border: solid 1px #dedede;" src="https://app.stitcher.com/splayer/f/174524/54316289" width="500" height="150" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> <br /> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Opening/closing theme:</span></div> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">"Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)<br />Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License<br />http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ </span></div> 0arrangedmarriagepodcast@gmail.com (Arranged Marriage Podcast)noThe Arranged Marriage team is back after their break! They talk about Mooli's Parents disappointment in his failure to close with his previous match and an introductory Skype session with a new match. Mooli reveals his Parent's issues finding a girl who meets his age criteria and some interesting conversations they've been having with other relatives. (38:52) Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Arranged Marriage PodcastThe Arranged Marriage team is back after their break! They talk about Mooli's Parents disappointment in his failure to close with his previous match and an introductory Skype session with a new match. Mooli reveals his Parent's issues finding a girl who meets his age criteria and some interesting conversations they've been having with other relatives. (38:52) Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/India,Arranged,Marriage,Hinduismhttp://arrangedmarriagepodcast.blogspot.com/2018/04/episode-8-matches-be-crazy.htmlArranged MarriageIndiaMarriagePodcastWed, 11 Apr 2018 18:06:00 +1000tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182925620018110505.post-5512207112998624860<span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Mooli talks through the rise and fall of conversation with his current match, Star has some insight on the financial pressures during an arranged marriage and Indian Weddings in general, and Bobby has some good news! (32:49)</span><br /> <br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Please also note that we are off for the next two weeks and will return with an episode on the 1st of May.</span><br /> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span> <br /> <iframe style="border: solid 1px #dedede;" src="https://app.stitcher.com/splayer/f/174524/54056512" width="500" height="150" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> <br /> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Opening/closing theme:</span></div> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">"Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)<br />Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License<br />http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ </span></div> 0arrangedmarriagepodcast@gmail.com (Arranged Marriage Podcast)noMooli talks through the rise and fall of conversation with his current match, Star has some insight on the financial pressures during an arranged marriage and Indian Weddings in general, and Bobby has some good news! (32:49) Please also note that we are off for the next two weeks and will return with an episode on the 1st of May. Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Arranged Marriage PodcastMooli talks through the rise and fall of conversation with his current match, Star has some insight on the financial pressures during an arranged marriage and Indian Weddings in general, and Bobby has some good news! (32:49) Please also note that we are off for the next two weeks and will return with an episode on the 1st of May. Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/India,Arranged,Marriage,Hinduismhttp://arrangedmarriagepodcast.blogspot.com/2018/04/episode-7-intimate-conversations.htmlArranged MarriageIndiaMarriagePodcastWed, 4 Apr 2018 15:19:00 +1000tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182925620018110505.post-265697316218962639<span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot;;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">Star and Bobby break down Mooli's approach to talking to his matches </span></span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">and suggest </span><br /> <span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">how he could engage in more intimate conversations with them, particularly </span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot;;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">about sex </span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot;;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">and their attitudes towards it. </span></span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">Star and Bobby find out to no one's surprise </span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">that Mooli </span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">is </span><br /> <span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">terrible at flirting and dig deeper </span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">to find out about his love life in Australia. </span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">(41:23)</span><br /> <span style="color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span> <br /> <iframe frameborder="0" height="150" scrolling="no" src="https://app.stitcher.com/splayer/f/174524/53964992" style="border: solid 1px #dedede;" width="500"></iframe> <span style="color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span> <span id="docs-internal-guid-0c25e533-bbd1-d331-dcc7-6ee494d43792" style="color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Opening/closing theme:</span><br /> <span id="docs-internal-guid-0c25e533-bbd1-d331-dcc7-6ee494d43792" style="color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">"Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)<br />Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License<br />http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ </span>0arrangedmarriagepodcast@gmail.com (Arranged Marriage Podcast)noStar and Bobby break down Mooli's approach to talking to his matches and suggest how he could engage in more intimate conversations with them, particularly about sex and their attitudes towards it. Star and Bobby find out to no one's surprise that Mooli is terrible at flirting and dig deeper to find out about his love life in Australia. (41:23) Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Arranged Marriage PodcastStar and Bobby break down Mooli's approach to talking to his matches and suggest how he could engage in more intimate conversations with them, particularly about sex and their attitudes towards it. Star and Bobby find out to no one's surprise that Mooli is terrible at flirting and dig deeper to find out about his love life in Australia. (41:23) Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/India,Arranged,Marriage,Hinduismhttp://arrangedmarriagepodcast.blogspot.com/2018/03/episode-6-non-arranged-love.htmlArranged MarriageIndiaMarriagePodcastWed, 28 Mar 2018 13:55:00 +1000tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182925620018110505.post-8585953055251153916<span id="docs-internal-guid-0c25e533-bbd1-d331-dcc7-6ee494d43792" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Our deep dive into the lives of hosts, Bobby and Star, continues with them telling us</span><br /> <span id="docs-internal-guid-0c25e533-bbd1-d331-dcc7-6ee494d43792" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">about their happy (and non-arranged!) relationships and their respective paths to get</span><br /> <span id="docs-internal-guid-0c25e533-bbd1-d331-dcc7-6ee494d43792" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">there. Mooli chimes in with his Parent's strange requirements for what line of work his</span><br /> <span id="docs-internal-guid-0c25e533-bbd1-d331-dcc7-6ee494d43792" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">matches are in. (47:19)&nbsp;</span><br /> <br /> <iframe frameborder="0" height="150" scrolling="no" src="https://app.stitcher.com/splayer/f/174524/53873760" style="border: solid 1px #dedede;" width="500"></iframe><br /> <br /> <div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-147265421025774835" itemprop="articleBody" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 1.4; position: relative; width: 570px;"> <span id="docs-internal-guid-0c25e533-bbd1-d331-dcc7-6ee494d43792" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Opening/closing theme:</span><br /> <span id="docs-internal-guid-0c25e533-bbd1-d331-dcc7-6ee494d43792" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">"Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)<br />Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License<br />http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</span></div> 0arrangedmarriagepodcast@gmail.com (Arranged Marriage Podcast)noOur deep dive into the lives of hosts, Bobby and Star, continues with them telling us about their happy (and non-arranged!) relationships and their respective paths to get there. Mooli chimes in with his Parent's strange requirements for what line of work his matches are in. (47:19)&nbsp; Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Arranged Marriage PodcastOur deep dive into the lives of hosts, Bobby and Star, continues with them telling us about their happy (and non-arranged!) relationships and their respective paths to get there. Mooli chimes in with his Parent's strange requirements for what line of work his matches are in. (47:19)&nbsp; Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/India,Arranged,Marriage,Hinduismhttp://arrangedmarriagepodcast.blogspot.com/2018/03/episode-5-teenage-dreams.htmlArranged MarriageIndiaMarriagePodcastSat, 24 Mar 2018 15:01:00 +1000tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182925620018110505.post-147265421025774835<span id="docs-internal-guid-0c25e533-bbd1-d331-dcc7-6ee494d43792" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">The format is turned upside down this week and we find out about Star and Bobby's&nbsp;</span><br /> <span id="docs-internal-guid-0c25e533-bbd1-d331-dcc7-6ee494d43792" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">formative years whilst Mooli (mostly) listens. We discuss the strange telephone habits&nbsp;</span><br /> <span id="docs-internal-guid-0c25e533-bbd1-d331-dcc7-6ee494d43792" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">required with Indian Parents, why it's better to be a younger sibling and why coming&nbsp;</span><br /> <span id="docs-internal-guid-0c25e533-bbd1-d331-dcc7-6ee494d43792" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">overseas was the best thing for Star's mental health. (39:09)</span><br /> <br /> <iframe style="border: solid 1px #dedede;" src="https://app.stitcher.com/splayer/f/174524/53830590" width="500" height="150" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe><br /> <br /> <span id="docs-internal-guid-0c25e533-bbd1-d331-dcc7-6ee494d43792" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Opening/closing theme:</span><br /> <span id="docs-internal-guid-0c25e533-bbd1-d331-dcc7-6ee494d43792" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">"Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)<br />Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License<br />http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ </span>0arrangedmarriagepodcast@gmail.com (Arranged Marriage Podcast)noThe format is turned upside down this week and we find out about Star and Bobby's&nbsp; formative years whilst Mooli (mostly) listens. We discuss the strange telephone habits&nbsp; required with Indian Parents, why it's better to be a younger sibling and why coming&nbsp; overseas was the best thing for Star's mental health. (39:09) Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Arranged Marriage PodcastThe format is turned upside down this week and we find out about Star and Bobby's&nbsp; formative years whilst Mooli (mostly) listens. We discuss the strange telephone habits&nbsp; required with Indian Parents, why it's better to be a younger sibling and why coming&nbsp; overseas was the best thing for Star's mental health. (39:09) Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/India,Arranged,Marriage,Hinduismhttp://arrangedmarriagepodcast.blogspot.com/2018/03/episode-4-first-contact.htmlArranged MarriageIndiaMarriagePodcastWed, 14 Mar 2018 12:46:00 +1000tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182925620018110505.post-7678548091818524342<span id="docs-internal-guid-0c25e533-bbd1-d331-dcc7-6ee494d43792" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Bobby has taken the day off, so the sibling show is on the road with Mooli and Star! They</span><br /> <span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">talk </span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">about the saga of Ramya Krishnan and Mooli's varying experiences with speaking to his </span><br /> <span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">first two </span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">matches. (31:19) </span><br /> <span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span> <br /> <iframe frameborder="0" height="150" scrolling="no" src="https://app.stitcher.com/splayer/f/174524/53696590" style="border: solid 1px #dedede;" width="500"></iframe> <br /> <br /> <span id="docs-internal-guid-0c25e533-bbd1-d331-dcc7-6ee494d43792" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Opening/closing theme:</span><br /> <span id="docs-internal-guid-0c25e533-bbd1-d331-dcc7-6ee494d43792" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">"Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)<br />Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License<br />http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ </span>0arrangedmarriagepodcast@gmail.com (Arranged Marriage Podcast)noBobby has taken the day off, so the sibling show is on the road with Mooli and Star! They talk about the saga of Ramya Krishnan and Mooli's varying experiences with speaking to his first two matches. (31:19) Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Arranged Marriage PodcastBobby has taken the day off, so the sibling show is on the road with Mooli and Star! They talk about the saga of Ramya Krishnan and Mooli's varying experiences with speaking to his first two matches. (31:19) Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/India,Arranged,Marriage,Hinduismhttp://arrangedmarriagepodcast.blogspot.com/2018/03/episode-3-show-me-matches.htmlArranged MarriageIndiaMarriagePodcastWed, 7 Mar 2018 12:45:00 +1000tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182925620018110505.post-5112807717893549108<span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot;;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">The matches are finally here! Bobby, Star and Mooli discuss the parental reactions to </span></span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">the </span><br /> <span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">"conditions". </span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">Mooli introduces his naming system for his matrimonial website </span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot;;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">matches to </span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot;;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">protect their </span></span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot;;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">identities </span></span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">and gives us some first reactions to these matches. </span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">(29:31)</span><br /> <span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span> <iframe style="border: solid 1px #dedede;" src="https://app.stitcher.com/splayer/f/174524/53597217" width="500" height="150" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> <br /> <span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span> <span id="docs-internal-guid-0c25e533-bbd1-d331-dcc7-6ee494d43792" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Opening/closing theme:</span><br /> <span id="docs-internal-guid-0c25e533-bbd1-d331-dcc7-6ee494d43792" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">"Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)<br />Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License<br />http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ </span>1arrangedmarriagepodcast@gmail.com (Arranged Marriage Podcast)noThe matches are finally here! Bobby, Star and Mooli discuss the parental reactions to the "conditions". Mooli introduces his naming system for his matrimonial website matches to protect their identities and gives us some first reactions to these matches. (29:31) Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Arranged Marriage PodcastThe matches are finally here! Bobby, Star and Mooli discuss the parental reactions to the "conditions". Mooli introduces his naming system for his matrimonial website matches to protect their identities and gives us some first reactions to these matches. (29:31) Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/India,Arranged,Marriage,Hinduismhttp://arrangedmarriagepodcast.blogspot.com/2018/02/episode-2-conditions-galore.htmlArranged MarriageIndiaMarriagePodcastWed, 28 Feb 2018 12:36:00 +1000tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182925620018110505.post-1786400203714244682<span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">What were Mooli's conditions before agreeing to his Parent's offer to find him a bride?</span><br /> <span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">What is a Matrimonial Website and how do they facilitate an arranged marriage? </span><br /> <span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">Join Bobby, Star, and Mooli to find the answers to these questions and more on this week's </span><br /> <span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">podcast! (46:38)</span><br /> <br /> <iframe style="border: solid 1px #dedede;" src="https://app.stitcher.com/splayer/f/174524/53503562" width="500" height="150" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> <br /> <br /> <span id="docs-internal-guid-0c25e533-bbd1-d331-dcc7-6ee494d43792" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Opening/closing theme:</span><br /> <span id="docs-internal-guid-0c25e533-bbd1-d331-dcc7-6ee494d43792" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">"Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)<br />Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License<br />http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ </span> 0arrangedmarriagepodcast@gmail.com (Arranged Marriage Podcast)noWhat were Mooli's conditions before agreeing to his Parent's offer to find him a bride? What is a Matrimonial Website and how do they facilitate an arranged marriage? Join Bobby, Star, and Mooli to find the answers to these questions and more on this week's podcast! (46:38) Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Arranged Marriage PodcastWhat were Mooli's conditions before agreeing to his Parent's offer to find him a bride? What is a Matrimonial Website and how do they facilitate an arranged marriage? Join Bobby, Star, and Mooli to find the answers to these questions and more on this week's podcast! (46:38) Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/India,Arranged,Marriage,Hinduismhttp://arrangedmarriagepodcast.blogspot.com/2018/02/episode-1-lay-of-land.htmlIndiaMarriagePodcastThu, 22 Feb 2018 14:39:00 +1000tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182925620018110505.post-396999716464220165<br /> <span id="docs-internal-guid-0c25e533-bbd1-d331-dcc7-6ee494d43792" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">In Episode 1, Bobby, Star, and Mooli discuss how arranged marriage currently works in&nbsp;</span><br /> <span id="docs-internal-guid-0c25e533-bbd1-d331-dcc7-6ee494d43792" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">India. They also talk about what led Mooli to agree to an arranged marriage and delve&nbsp;</span><br /> <span id="docs-internal-guid-0c25e533-bbd1-d331-dcc7-6ee494d43792" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">into his personal and familial life. </span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">(26:36)</span><br /> <br /> <iframe style="border: solid 1px #dedede;" src="https://app.stitcher.com/splayer/f/174524/53468746" width="500" height="150" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> <br /> <br /> <span id="docs-internal-guid-0c25e533-bbd1-d331-dcc7-6ee494d43792" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Opening/closing theme:</span><br /> <span id="docs-internal-guid-0c25e533-bbd1-d331-dcc7-6ee494d43792" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">"Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)<br />Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License<br />http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ </span>0arrangedmarriagepodcast@gmail.com (Arranged Marriage Podcast)noIn Episode 1, Bobby, Star, and Mooli discuss how arranged marriage currently works in&nbsp; India. They also talk about what led Mooli to agree to an arranged marriage and delve&nbsp; into his personal and familial life. (26:36) Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Arranged Marriage PodcastIn Episode 1, Bobby, Star, and Mooli discuss how arranged marriage currently works in&nbsp; India. They also talk about what led Mooli to agree to an arranged marriage and delve&nbsp; into his personal and familial life. (26:36) Opening/closing theme: "Naraina" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/India,Arranged,Marriage,Hinduism