Off The Rickshaw Podcast

In this episode of Off the Rickshaw, we dive headfirst into the flavorful world of South Asian cuisine and how it intersects with modern health, fitness, and nutrition. From ancient Ayurvedic wisdom to today's protein-packed diet trends, we unpack how South Asians can find balance between cultural comfort foods and healthier living.

From turmeric cures to toxic body talk, we dive into how physical health and nutrition show up in brown households. We talk gym guilt, auntie comments, food shame, and how we’re unlearning the “look” of health in favor of something real, personal, and sustainable.

Whether you're trying to cut carbs, build muscle, manage your gut health, or just make sense of all the conflicting advice out there, this one's for you.

Grab your chai, take a walk (or don't), and join us for a real talk about food, fitness, and everything in between—desi-style.

On this episode of Off the Rickshaw, we get real about our relationship with money — from awkward financial conversations to the shift in mindset from saving every penny to confidently spending with purpose. We open up about our personal journeys with investing, the lessons we’ve learned (sometimes the hard way), and the risks we've taken along the way.

We break down how we research investment opportunities, the art of balancing saving vs. investing, and what building generational wealth means to us as first-gen kids. Whether you're just starting your money journey or deep in the grind, this one's for you.

🎙️ Honest convos, brown boy finance, and the hustle beyond the 9–5.

Money in South Asian households is often either a complete mystery or a point of constant tension. In this episode, we unpack the weird money stories we inherited — from wedding flex culture to hiding UberEats bills.

We talk financial literacy, debt, spending guilt, and how we’re trying to break cycles without breaking the bank.

In this episode:

• First money memories: guilt, scarcity, and silent pressure

• Saving vs. spending — cultural contradictions

• Desi flexing: weddings, cars, gold, and the optics of wealth

• What financial freedom really looks like for us

In this episode of Off the Rickshaw, we dive into all things travel — from unforgettable adventures and wild travel stories to the deeper impact it can have on how we see the world. Plus, we share practical travel tips, planning hacks, and wrap things up with a fun round of rapid fire questions. Whether you're a seasoned globetrotter or planning your first trip, this one’s for you!

Traveling is fun… until you hit passport privilege, TSA vibes, or that one uncle asking why you’re wasting money “just to go to the park.”

In this episode, we break down what it’s really like to move through the world in brown skin — from overpacking parathas to airport profiling, and the weird in-between of “going back home.”

In this episode:

• Our travel horror stories (yes, including immigration lines)

• How we feel about “vacation guilt” in immigrant households

• Identity shifts while abroad

• Backpacking vs. business class: brown edition

Meet the crew behind Off the Rickshaw — three South Asian Millennials navigating the chaos of identity, culture, and everything in between. In this intro episode, we share why we started the pod, what topics we’re diving into, and what it means to slow down, speak up, and sound off in a world that doesn’t always get us - this is who we are, how we met, and why we decided to finally hit "record.".

We talk about what this podcast is really about: honest convos, shared laughs, and navigating life as South Asian men in today's world. From career changes to cultural contradictions, dating to deep thoughts — we're unpacking it all.

Expect weekly episodes filled with stories, debates, and reflections on the life stage we’re in now — late 20s to early 30s — where everything feels both figured out and completely up in the air.
From biryani to burnout, nothing is off limits.