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The Bhangra Podcast
by Umer Qureshi
We are trying to elevate conversations in the Bhangra circuit interviewing top teams and personalities, debating competitions and other performances, and discussing controversies that came out of the circuit.
Episodes
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83 - Folkal Points (feat. Gagan Dholi and Umer Qureshi) - Bruin 2025 Recap
The Bhangra Pod and Folkal Points are teaming y'all. This was a Folkal Points hosted by Teg, Avi, and Angad who hosted Umer and Gagan on their pod. We discussed what happened at leading up to the comp and at the comp itself also while discussing the competition itself. There's a lot of back and...
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82 – Routine Review: Bull Bhangra (feat. Saagar Menon)
Sup y’all. I’m starting a new series where I and another judge hop on a call with a team and breakdown their set. We go through the entire thing, give them ideas, explain why certain things worked and certain things didn’t. If you’re a team or judge who’d be down to do something like this let me...
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81 - Don't Call it a Comeback...Yet: An Interview with the New Bruin Bhangra
In this episode, Poonam Jolly Siddhu discusses the reimagining of Bruin Bhangra for its 25th anniversary, emphasizing community engagement, innovative judging practices, and a return to the competition's roots. The conversation highlights the importance of creating memorable experiences for...
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80 - Competition Best Practices: Bhangra at the Alamo
Sup y’all, on this episode of The Bhangra Podcast, we are talking to Ampal Kaur and Deshmesh Singh about their experience running the award winning competition Bhangra at the Alamo and hopefully you can learn from some of their best practices. --------------- Support us on Patreon to get all...
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79 - Buckeye Mela 2024 Judges Panel
Sup y'all. On this episode of The Bhangra Podcast, we speak with the judges of Buckeye Mela 2024. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Introductions 03:16 Discussion on Alamo Incident 09:54 Review of Rubric Changes 11:51 Changing the Dancing Time Limit 17:00 Placings Discussion: Alamo vs FCB 24:39...
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78 - What Happened at Mela? A Conversation with the Co-Directors
A lot of tamasha has been said surrounding Alamo City Bhangra. The Buckeye Mela directors came on the pod to address what actually happened and dispel some of the crazier things that were said. 00:00 Introduction 01:22 Explanation of the Events Leading to the Incident 03:02 The Incident and its...
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Gajjdi Gossip Episode 3 with Umer Qureshi
Sup y'all, I was on the Gajjdi Gossip Podcast a little bit ago so I decided to cross-post it onto our feed. Make sure to subscribe to their YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@GajjdiGossip --------------- Support us on Patreon to get all episodes a week earlier. Buy custom 3D printed…
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76 - 1st International Bhangra Awards
Patreon https://patreon.com/thebhangrapod Subscribe to The Bhangra Podcast https://link.thebhangrapodcast.com/subscribe Discord https://link.thebhangrapodcast.com/discord Link to Entire Bhangra Directory - https://airtable.com/appHjJjQzrJ6FZyOW/shrReBUNI4pQgx0Vr Link to Competition Submission…
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65 - Bhangra in the Burgh 2022 Judges Panel
Sup y'all, on this episode of The Bhangra Podcast we're talking to the judges of Bhangra in the Burgh 2022 Anil Kundal, Amrit Grewal, Simran Lalli, and Kuntal Shah. Burgh 2021 Rubric Burgh 2022 Rubric Burgh 2022 Scoresheet --------------- Support us on Patreon to get all episodes a week earlier....
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64 - Bhangra City 2022 Judges Panel
Sup y'all. On this episode of The Bhangra Podcast we're talking to the judges from Bhangra City 2022, Sumit Hira, Simran Lalli, Jasmit Gill, and HK. YouTube Version of Episode Bhangra City 2022 Rubric --------------- Support us on Patreon to get all episodes a week earlier. Buy custom 3D printed...
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63 - Bhangra Breakdown: MOB Chicago at Bruin Bhangra 2022
Sup y'all, on this episode of The Bhangra Podcast we talk to Ministry of Bhangra Chicago about their Mario Kart segment from Bruin Bhangra 2022 MOB Chicago Mario Kart Segment Back Row Video Full YouTube Episode --------------- Support us on Patreon to get all episodes a week earlier. Buy custom…
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62 - Bhangra Breakdown: Farishtey Bruin 2022 Khunda Segment
Sup y'all, on this episode of The Bhangra Podcast we talk to two of the captains of Furteelay right before they compete at Bruin Bhangra and have them breakdown their khunda segment. Farishtey at Bruin 2022 Front Row Farishtey at Bruin 2022 Back Row YouTube Version --------------- Support us on...
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61 - Bhangra Blowout 2022 Dancer Review
Sup y'all, on this episode of The Bhangra Podcast we talk to one of the judges from Blowout and captain that attended Blowout about their experience at the competition this year and what other competitions can learn from their experience. Crafting a well run competition: A dancer's perspective. |...
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60 - Down South Bhangra 2022 Judges Panel
Sup y'all. On this episode of The Bhangra Podcast, we speak with the judges of Down South Bhangra 2022 Jagga, Sharnie, and Umer. TBP Live Critique Sign Up All DSB Performances DSB 2022 Rubric DSB 2022 Score Sheet --------------- Support us on Patreon to get all episodes a week earlier. Buy custom...
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59 - Bhangra Blowout 2022 Judging Panel
Sup y'all. On this episode of The Bhangra Podcast, we speak with the judges of Bhangra Blowout 2022 , Jasmit Gill, Avi Jaggi, Pooja Jhaveri, Akshaya Rajkumar, and Umer Qureshi. This is our first full video podcast so watch it on our YouTube channel to get the full experience! Bhangra Blowout 2022...
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58 - Bhangra at the Alamo 2022 Judges Panel
Sup y'all. On this episode of The Bhangra Podcast, we speak with the judges of Bhangra at the Alamo 2022, Cherag Selhi, Varan Rakhra, and Priyanka Ram. BATA 2022 Rubric Alamo Performance Playlist BATA Team Scoring Sheets --------------- Support us on Patreon to get all episodes a week earlier.…
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57 - Nachde Nashville 2022 Judges Panel
Sup y'all. On this episode of The Bhangra Podcast, we speak with the judges of Nachde Nashville 2022, Umer Qureshi, Pooja Jhaveri, and Naina Sahrawat. Howie also judged but he wasn't able to make it in time for the recording. Official Nachde Nashville VI Master Score Sheet --------------- Support...
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56 - Naach Di Cleveland 2022 Judging Panel
Sup y'all. On this episode of The Bhangra Podcast, we speak with the judges of Naach Di Cleveland 2022, Simran Lalli, Sid Pandit, Kuntal Shah, Priyanka Ram, and Sahab Grover. --------------- Support us on Patreon to get all episodes a week earlier. Buy custom 3D printed plastic saaps! Check out…
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55 - East Coast Showdown 2022 Judging Panel
Sup y'all. On this episode of The Bhangra Podcast, we speak with the judges of East Coast Showdown 2022. Naina Sahrawat, Avi Jaggi, Eric McCord-Snook, and Keshav Mantha. Howie Magaro also judged, however he was unable to make it to the recording session. --------------- Support us on Patreon to…
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54 -Bhangra Panga Part 2
Sup y'all. On this episode of The Bhangra Podcast, we kick off Bhangra Panga, our march-madness-style bracket of the best sets of the decade! This week we're running through the first 5 years and dropping our picks for the bracket. Keep an eye out for a link to fill out your brackets, and check…
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53 - Bhangra Panga Part 1
Sup y'all. On this episode of The Bhangra Podcast, we kick off Bhangra Panga, our march-madness-style bracket of the best sets of the decade! This week we're running through the first 5 years and dropping our picks for the bracket. Keep an eye out for a link to fill out your brackets, and check…
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52 - Gibb Schreffler on Dhol it's Drummer, Identities, and Modern Punjab
On this episode of the podcast we dive deep with Dr. Gibb Schreffler of Pomona College on his new book, Dhol - Drummers, Identities, and Modern Punjab. A link to the book and an overview can be found here from the Illinois Free Press…
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51.5 - Bhangra in the Burgh 2021 Unedited Judges Deliberations - Bonus Episode
This episode on YouTube Sup y'all, on this bonus episode of The Bhangra Podcast we're dropping the full, unedited judges deliberation directly from the judges. Apologies for the choppy audio, it wasn't exactly recorded in a sound treated room. Performances from Bhangra in the Burgh Playlist...
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51 - Bhangra In the Burgh 2021: Judges Review
On this episode of The Bhangra Podcast we talk to the judges of Bhangra in the Burgh 2021 about their placings! Performances from Bhangra in the Burgh Playlist Subscribe on YouTube If you liked this podcast be sure to rate and review on Apple Podcasts and share it with a friend. Subscribe on...
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50 - Debunk BFunk
On this episode of The Bhangra Podcast, we speak with David Castro about the controversy surrounding BFunk's release of dance fundamentals tutorials for "Hip Hop" and Bhangra. Umer's article about BFunk Castro's IG Live about BFunk BFunk and Tanishq Hip Hop Tutorial Ad BFunk Bhangra Tutorial Ad…
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49 - Head, Shoulders, Knees, And Toes: The Benefits of Physical Therapy
00:00 -0 1:30 - Intro 01:31 - 02:16 - Kerina's Background 02:17 - 03:26 - Kerina's Bhangra Background 03:27 - 04:34 - Staying strong in other part's of your body 04:35 - 06:12 - Typical Dance Injuries 06:13 - 08:40 - Preventing Injuries 08:41 - 11:30 - Best practices to stay healthy 11:31 - 12:59…
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48 - Dancer Profile: Prabh Saini
Sup y'all, on this episode of The Bhangra Podcast we're interviewing the captain and founder of Shaan Punjab Dee (SPD), Prabh Saini. Tap here to listen on Spotify Performances and Videos Referenced in this Episode: SPD at Bruin Bhangra SPD at Bhangra Arena SPD at Bhangra Fever SPD at Big 10…
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47 - We're Back!
Listen to this episode on Apple or Spotify On this episode of The Bhangra Podcast, we tell you what we've been up to in the time since our last episode, and the plans we have for our show and the new exciting ways we're going to be telling stories going forward. Reach out and let us know what…
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46 - Policy to Protest: A Deeper Dive into the Kisaan Movement
Sup y'all, on this episode of The Bhangra Podcast we talk to Dr. Irfan Nooruddin, Director of the South Asia Center at the Atlantic Council and Professor of Indian Politics in the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University 02:28 - Quick tldr about what's going on in India...
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45 - Judges Review: eBhangra 1.0
Listen to this episode on your podcast player of choice Sup y'all, on this episode of The Bhangra Podcast we sat down with the judges to get a behind the scenes look for judging eBhangra. 00:53 - Reflecting on their experiences as a judge for an online competition 06:36 - Brigade vs Furteelay in...
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44 - Competition Review: eBhangra 1.0
Sup y'all, on this episode of The Bhangra Podcast we take a look at the performances from the first iteration of eBhangra. We talk to the judges and give y'all our thoughts on the comp and the performances. If you liked this podcast be sure to rate and review on Apple Podcasts and Podchaser and...
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43 - Competing with COVID
Sup y'all, on this episode of The Bhangra Podcast we speak to competition organizers, dancers, event planners, and medical professionals about the impacts of COVID-19 on the Bhangra circuit and its future. Doctors: 0:00-15:00 Minutes Champs and Legends: 15:00 Minutes to 27:00 Minutes Bhangra in…
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42 - Mailbag #3
On this episode of The Bhangra Podcast, we open up the mailbag (for the third time!) and give our best shot at answering some questions from our audience. Intro Music by First Class Beats (Ram Mahalingam) If you liked this podcast be sure to rate and review on Apple Podcasts and Podchaser and...
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41 - GCC Won't Let Me Be
On this episode of The Bhangra Podcast we dive into what the GCC’s journey to TBC 2014 meant to one very conflicted, unretired dancer. Intro Music by First Class Beats (Ram Mahalingam) If you liked this podcast be sure to rate and review on Apple Podcasts and Podchaser and subscribe in your…
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40 - Oh, So You Think You're Folk?
On this episode we talk with Dr. Gibb Schreffler and go all the way back and trace Bhangra to its roots in Punjab. Visual History of Bhangra BTF Thread Bhangra/Dhol from Naya Daur (1957), Clip 1 Bhangra scene from Naya Daur (1957), Clip 2 Bhangra scene from "Jagte Raho" (1956) Malwai Giddha SPD...
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39 - Dancing in Med School: Side Effects Include...
Sup Doc, On this episode of The Bhangra Podcast, we sit down with three medical (or soon to be ) professionals, and talk about their experiences competitively dancing while also excelling in medical school and residency. 1:04 Angela and Bobby's Experience 31:42 Mitra's Experience Referenced...
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38 – Womxn in Bhangra: What’s Your Problem?
Kidhaaaan, on this episode of The Bhangra Podcast, we explore the experiences of multiple womxn on the circuit and the obstacles they come up against as they go through their dance careers 02:21 Jemy’s experience 13:27 Tanya’s experience 26:11 Mehr’s experience 48:04 Reflections on what it takes...
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37 – Womxn in Bhangra: Everything’s Burning Slowly
Kidhaaaan, on this episode of The Bhangra Podcast Naina and Ram talk about the blow back from Mailbag #2 and how Naina got here. Mailbag #2 Ep. 26 – RDR with Ram and the RDR board NEBC at RDR 2019 Bruin Mutiyaaran at RDR 2019 02:10 background on the reaction to the mailbag episode 06:51 how Naina...
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36 – Soorya Vs Everybody
Kidhaaaan, on this episode of The Bhangra Podcast Umer interviews GSimz, Sahab, and Soorya about the history of Furteelay. 4:40 Soorya and Sahab making their roster 7:39 BBC, Mela, and NDC 2017 15:18 Circle City 2017 24:30 Burgh 2017 and Mela 2018 33:27 MCB 2018 and the start of DFA 45:10 Arun…
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35 – Team Profile: Furteelay Shokeen part one
Kidhaaaan, on this episode of The Bhangra Podcast Umer interviews GSimz, Sunpreet, Sahab, and Soorya about the history of Furteelay. Part 2 of this interview will be released later. 1:29 How Simz and Sunpreet started with Furteelay 6:43 the first handful of comps 2010-2011 16:18 2012 - 2013 comps...
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34 – Team Profile: Bhangra All Stars Sydney (BASS)
Kidhaaaaaan, on this episode of The Bhangra Podcast, Sahab interview two captains of BASS (Bhangra All Stars Sydney). Intro Music by First Class Beats (Ram Mahalingam) If you liked this podcast be sure to rate and review on Apple Podcasts and Podchaser and subscribe in your podcast player so that...
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33 – Team Profile: Duniya De Rang (DDR)
Hey y'all! On this episode Sahab interviews some of the captains of DDR. 3:11 What started DDR? 8:35 What was the shift from Big10 to Buckeye Mela like? 16:25 Talking about the Bruin 2018 performance 26:40 How does DDR maintain its team chemistry? 31:40 What’s one thing you wish you knew before...
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32 – Mailbag #2
Hey y'all! On this episode Sahab and Umer are going through the mailbag and answering some of your questions! 0:51 Did RDR have it’s intended affect? 7:55 Does the circuit have longevity if we’re relying on old heads to judge and lead teams? 16:25 Thoughts on a universal bhangra organization like...
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31 – Mailbag #1
Hey y'all! On this episode Sahab and Umer are going through the mailbag and answering some of your questions! 1:47 - Why is BTF dead? 6:33 - So why is a pagh falling off so bad in the first place? 22:05 - Thoughts on bhangra segments in fusion sets? 26:20 - What are the traits of a strong team...
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30 – One Point Off for a Pagh?!
Hey y'all! On this episode Sid, Sahab, and Umer talk about the ADZ 2020 and the mess that was it’s judging. Intro Music by First Class Beats (Ram Mahalingam) If you liked this podcast be sure to rate and review on Apple Podcasts and Podchaser and subscribe in your podcast player so that you get…
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29 – How to Make Choreography with Khiry and Sid
Hey y'all! On this episode Sid and Khiry Brothers talk about how to make choreography 2:00 Introducing Khiry Brothers 5:12 What is dancing 8:40 Free styling on your own 29:30 Free styling in groups 45:40 The overall picture 53:20 Designing transitions 1:02:20 building chemistry with people you’re...
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28 – How To Be A New Captain
Hey y'all! On this episode Sid and Keshav from Bhangra De Shokeen talk about how to be a new captain. 2:30 Keshav’s introduction 6:50 some advice for first time captains 11:30 Story of BDS 18:53 Prepping for that first comp Featured Mix:...
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27 – Group Chat: Raniyaan Di Raunaq 2019
Hey y'all! On this episode Sahab and Umer just run through their thoughts on the performances at RDR. 6:48 predictions we had heading into the show 11:57 SDS 16:20 VSB Nishani 19:33 FCBG 23:15 DRP 28:43 Bruin Mutiyaaran 30:27 NPBA 34:50 NEBC 38:56 DCMPAA 43:55 NJ JPD 51:16 Moving forward what...
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26 - Raniyaan Di Raunaq with Ram and the RDR Board
Hey y'all! On this episode Ram Mahalingham interviews Mukta Ghorpadey, Navneet Pandher, and Saniya Suri from the Raniyaan di Raunaq board! 7:25 RDR board talks about some of their experiences at mixers that led them to create the competition 10:19 How RDR is attempting to address issues with…
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25 - What Even Is The Championships of Bhangra?
Hey y'all! On this episode Umer Qureshi interviews Kuntal Shah, the co director of Championships of Bhangra, to figure out what the heck it even is. You can learn more about the Championships of Bhangra at www.instagram.com/championshipsofbhangra championshipsofbhangra.com...
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We are trying to elevate conversations in the Bhangra circuit interviewing top teams and personalities, debating competitions and other performances, and discussing controversies that came out of the circuit.
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