Single To Shaadi
Welcome to Single to Shaadi Podcast Network: We guide urban professionals on their quest for meaningful relationships beyond traditional dating apps. With intentional matchmaking, we foster connections based on mutual compatibility. Our shows include Love Marriage, where successful couples share insights on love and success, and The South Asian Love Experiment, exploring modern dating in our community. Join us to celebrate love, regardless of background, and find your perfect match. Tune in for candid conversations and thought-provoking discussions.
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 128
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Ep. 76 When Love Becomes a Spectacle: Performative Weddings and What They Mean for Our Relationships
In this episode, Radha Patel explores the rise of over-the-top, performative weddings—from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s $50 million Venice spectacle to the viral Indian American baraat that shut d…
EP. 75 What “A Nice Indian Boy” Gets Right About Queer Desi Love
This week on S.A.L.E. — The South Asian Love Experiment, Radha reflects on the film A Nice Indian Boy and why its portrayal of queer Desi love is such a beautiful, necessary evolution of our cultural…
Ep. 74 What Materialists Gets Right About Matchmaking, Money, and Modern Dating
What does a rom-com starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal have to teach us about South Asian dating today? A lot, actually. In this episode of S.A.L.E. (South Asian Love Experiment),…
Masala Musings Ep. 4 Friendship is Like Dating: Making New Friends as Adults
In this episode, Your host Curry Badshah discusses the challenges and joys of making friends as adults with her two friends. Sharing their personal experiences and insights on navigating friendships …
Ep. 73 The Bromance Breakup: Trump, Elon & What Desi Dating Can Learn
What do a former president, a tech billionaire, and your last rishta have in common? More than you'd think. In this episode of S.A.L.E. (South Asian Love Experiment), Radha breaks down the chaotic br…
Chai & Chemistry Ep. 4 - Chi-City’s DJ Miss Bhalla (Who Is She?)
In this episode of Chai and Chemistry, Vaidehi interviews DJ Miss Bhalla, a trailblazing female DJ in the Chicago nightlife scene. They discuss her journey into music, the challenges of being a woman…
EP. 72 When Love Becomes a Performance: What Kylie & Timothée Can Teach Us About Losing Ourselves in Relationships
In this episode of S.A.L.E. (South Asian Love Experiment), Radha dives into the blurry line between real love and performative romance. Inspired by Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet’s ultra-matching…
Utkarsh Yaps Ep. 4 Live Pod. - From Lack to Abundance: A Mindset Shift
In this live podcast episode, Utkarsh explores the concepts of lack and gratitude, discussing how feelings of lack can manifest in various aspects of life, including relationships and personal goals.…
Ep. 71 Behind Closed Doors: Public Conflict in Desi Couples
What happens when Desi couples break the illusion of perfection—in public? In this episode of S.A.L.E. (South Asian Love Experiment), Radha dives into those tense, awkward, all-too-relatable moments …
Ep. 70 When Love Looks Like Control: What the Bill Belichick–Jordon Hudson Saga Teaches Us About Power, Vulnerability & the Illusion of Choice
Is it love… or low-key manipulation? In this episode of S.A.L.E. — The South Asian Love Experiment, Radha breaks down the unsettling dynamic between NFL legend Bill Belichick and his 24-year-old girl…
Masala Musings Ep. 3 Akka Advice & Amakalam: You're Not Behind!
In this conversation, Curry Badshah discuss their personal experiences with relationships, dating, and societal expectations surrounding marriage with her akkas (Tamil - Big Sisters).
Host Note:
"My …
Ep. 69 When Love Isn't Free: Gift-Giving, Love Bombing, and the Price of Romance
In this episode of S.A.L.E. – The South Asian Love Experiment, Radha dives into the slippery slope between thoughtful gift-giving and manipulative love bombing. Sparked by the jaw-dropping $400 milli…
Utkarsh Yaps Ep. 3 - Are You Able to Chill, When Your Love Life Shows No Signs of Change?
In this episode, Utkarsh discusses the journey towards marriage and the importance of persistence in relationships. He emphasizes that life is filled with tests that help mold us into the individuals…
Ep. 68 Met Gala, Memories & Masala: SRK, PC & the Love Lessons We Can't Ignore
What happens when old flames, celebrity rumors, and couture chaos collide on the Met Gala carpet? This episode dives into the juicy SRK–Priyanka Chopra moment and what it reveals about Desi double st…
Chai & Chemistry Ep. 3 - My Love Letter to Society, Single’s Perspective
In this episode of Chai and Chemistry, host Vaidehi Patel explores the complexities of being single in today's society. She discusses the challenges of modern dating, the importance of celebrating si…
Ep. 67 Good on Paper, But Not a Pick: What Shedeur Sanders’ Draft Day Slide Teaches Us About Dating
In this episode of S.A.L.E. – The South Asian Love Experiment, Radha unpacks what NFL Draft Day and Desi dating have in common. From Shedeur Sanders’ slide to the fifth round to singles who seem like…
Ep. 66 Revisiting Past Loves: When ‘What If’ Becomes ‘Why Not?’
In this heart-tugging episode of S.A.L.E. – South Asian Love Experiment, Radha explores the powerful question: What happens when someone from your past starts showing up in your present? Is it fate… …
Ep. 65 Why is everyone crushing on Walton Goggins — and what does it mean for Desi dating?
Why is everyone crushing on Walton Goggins — and what does it mean for Desi dating?
This week on S.A.L.E. – South Asian Love Experiment, Radha breaks down the unexpected internet obsession with Walton…
Masala Musings Ep. 2 Fate, Free Will, and the Stars: My Vedic Astrology Session with Julie Taparia
In this episode of Masala Musings, Curry Badshah sits down with Vedic astrologer Julie Taparia for a soul-stirring conversation about how the cosmos can mirror our deepest challenges and growth. They…
Ep. 11 Mindful Dating Book Club: Discussing Nomadic Love with Priyanka Surio
Welcome to the replay of our March Mindful Dating Book Club event! This month, we took a deep dive into "Third Culture Kids of the World: Exploring Sustainable Travel Mindsets" by Priyanka Surio. 🌍✨I…