https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultural-contours--6778533
Each episode is divided into three segments: (1) Cultural Contours; (2) Musical Contours; and (3) Cultural Confessions. Think: identity crises fueled by love; Diljit Dosanjh meets Luke Bryan; and confessions about long-standing cultural expectations.

Got your own story about cultures colliding? Send us a DM (@CulturalContoursPodcast) or an email (CulturalContoursPodcast@gmail.com) and we’ll feature it on the show (anonymously).

Catch us live on Rukus Avenue Radio on the iHeartRadio network every Monday at 7AM & 7PM PST or 10 AM & 10 PM EST.]]>enSociety & Culture© RUKUS AVENUE RADIO 2025https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/016d9e563dc4075d30794ea034b8e02f.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultural-contours--6778533Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:48:37 +0000Sarah Wickett & Jay RajpalRukus Avenue Radiofeeds@spreaker.comCultural Contours pulls back the curtain on what really happens when two worlds collide. Hosted by desi-pop-country singer & content creator Sarah Wickett and her Punjabi fiancé Jay Rajpal, this podcast dives deep into navigating Canadian &...
Each episode is divided into three segments: (1) Cultural Contours; (2) Musical Contours; and (3) Cultural Confessions. Think: identity crises fueled by love; Diljit Dosanjh meets Luke Bryan; and confessions about long-standing cultural expectations.

Got your own story about cultures colliding? Send us a DM (@CulturalContoursPodcast) or an email (CulturalContoursPodcast@gmail.com) and we’ll feature it on the show (anonymously).

Catch us live on Rukus Avenue Radio on the iHeartRadio network every Monday at 7AM & 7PM PST or 10 AM & 10 PM EST.]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brown-vs-white-beatings--69346705parents we ultimately want to be.

Musical Contours: We relive Sarah’s viral track, Momma’s boy and talk about Jay’s appearance
in the music video.

Cultural Confessions: We dive into the charged topic: Why is physical beating okay in brown
culture and not okay in white culture, and will we ever use it on our kids?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69346705Tue, 20 Jan 2026 03:35:07 +0000Sarah Wickett & Jay RajpalCultural Contours: We compare white and brown parenting styles to determine what kind of parents we ultimately want to be. Musical Contours: We relive Sarah’s viral track, Momma’s boy and talk about Jay’s appearance in the music video. Cultural...parents we ultimately want to be.

Musical Contours: We relive Sarah’s viral track, Momma’s boy and talk about Jay’s appearance
in the music video.

Cultural Confessions: We dive into the charged topic: Why is physical beating okay in brown
culture and not okay in white culture, and will we ever use it on our kids?]]>3119false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/welcome-2-ka-neh-da--69346704how to balance having two different careers.

Musical Contours: We call out things you shouldn't make music about, specifically referencing
Jason Derulo & King’s Bumpa.

Cultural Confessions: We ask why people move to a new country but refuse to adapt to its
culture.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69346704Tue, 13 Jan 2026 03:35:07 +0000Sarah Wickett & Jay RajpalCultural Contours: We share tips on dealing with stereotyping in the workspace and discuss how to balance having two different careers. Musical Contours: We call out things you shouldn't make music about, specifically referencing Jason Derulo &...how to balance having two different careers.

Musical Contours: We call out things you shouldn't make music about, specifically referencing
Jason Derulo & King’s Bumpa.

Cultural Confessions: We ask why people move to a new country but refuse to adapt to its
culture.]]>2995false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/am-i-doing-racism--69346696that bias still exists strongly today.

Musical Contours: We analyze DJ Khaled jumping on the desi fusion bandwagon and feature
Sarah’s collaboration with Abbey Singh from The Modern Singhs.

Cultural Confessions: We explore the nuanced question: “Is the world more racist now, or just
more sensitive?”
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69346696Mon, 05 Jan 2026 23:27:00 +0000Sarah Wickett & Jay RajpalCultural Contours: We discuss dealing with racism as an interracial couple and debate whether that bias still exists strongly today. Musical Contours: We analyze DJ Khaled jumping on the desi fusion bandwagon and feature Sarah’s collaboration with...that bias still exists strongly today.

Musical Contours: We analyze DJ Khaled jumping on the desi fusion bandwagon and feature
Sarah’s collaboration with Abbey Singh from The Modern Singhs.

Cultural Confessions: We explore the nuanced question: “Is the world more racist now, or just
more sensitive?”
]]>3023false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brown-standard-time--69275295
Musical Contours: We celebrate Diljit Dosanjh making Spanish music and note the reverse
trend of Spanish artists using tablas in their music.

Cultural Confessions: We agree that Brown Time sucks when you’re the one waiting and why
punctuality matters (or doesn't).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69275295Tue, 30 Dec 2025 06:09:00 +0000Sarah Wickett & Jay RajpalCultural Contours: We investigate why "time" is treated so differently across cultures. Musical Contours: We celebrate Diljit Dosanjh making Spanish music and note the reverse trend of Spanish artists using tablas in their music. Cultural...
Musical Contours: We celebrate Diljit Dosanjh making Spanish music and note the reverse
trend of Spanish artists using tablas in their music.

Cultural Confessions: We agree that Brown Time sucks when you’re the one waiting and why
punctuality matters (or doesn't).]]>3422false10fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arranged-marriage-friendship--69163358
Musical Contours: We explore why Spanish/Latin influence is so strong in Desi music.

Cultural Confessions: We discuss arranged marriages and the common phenomenon of desi parents heavily involving themselves in their children’s relationships.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69163358Tue, 23 Dec 2025 04:35:07 +0000Sarah Wickett & Jay RajpalCultural Contours: We share the emotional story of our parents meeting for the first time, how it felt, and the details of our first family vacation. Musical Contours: We explore why Spanish/Latin influence is so strong in Desi music. Cultural...
Musical Contours: We explore why Spanish/Latin influence is so strong in Desi music.

Cultural Confessions: We discuss arranged marriages and the common phenomenon of desi parents heavily involving themselves in their children’s relationships.]]>3015false9fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/diwali-is-our-christmas--68970806experience versus Sarah's introduction to Diwali.
Musical Contours: We feature the Jas Reign Christmas Album and swap the Bollywood cover
for Sarah’s unique cover of "Santa Baby."
Cultural Confessions: We analyze why Indians often explain Diwali to white people by saying,
"It's like our Christmas."]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68970806Tue, 16 Dec 2025 04:20:07 +0000Sarah Wickett & Jay RajpalCultural Contours: We compare Christmas growing up for Sarah versus Jay, and detail Jay's experience versus Sarah's introduction to Diwali. Musical Contours: We feature the Jas Reign Christmas Album and swap the Bollywood cover for Sarah’s unique...experience versus Sarah's introduction to Diwali.
Musical Contours: We feature the Jas Reign Christmas Album and swap the Bollywood cover
for Sarah’s unique cover of "Santa Baby."
Cultural Confessions: We analyze why Indians often explain Diwali to white people by saying,
"It's like our Christmas."]]>3639false8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/immigrant-guilt--68970780Sarah’s story of not knowing what brown people were.

Musical Contours: We highlight a Jonas Brother featured on a Hindi song and discuss Sarah’s
exciting work collaborating with UK Artist Gurj Sidhu.

Cultural Confessions: We dedicate the segment to unpacking the complex feeling of Immigrant
Guilt.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68970780Tue, 09 Dec 2025 06:18:00 +0000Sarah Wickett & Jay RajpalCultural Contours: We contrast an immigrant versus non-immigrant upbringing and share Sarah’s story of not knowing what brown people were. Musical Contours: We highlight a Jonas Brother featured on a Hindi song and discuss Sarah’s exciting work...Sarah’s story of not knowing what brown people were.

Musical Contours: We highlight a Jonas Brother featured on a Hindi song and discuss Sarah’s
exciting work collaborating with UK Artist Gurj Sidhu.

Cultural Confessions: We dedicate the segment to unpacking the complex feeling of Immigrant
Guilt.]]>3580false7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/touching-whose-feet--68809808culture.
Musical Contours: We discuss Karan Aujla’s use of swearing in his music and drop a brand new
Bollywood cover.
Cultural Confessions: We question why Desi hospitality often feels so forceful to outsiders and
insiders alike.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68809808Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:00:08 +0000Sarah Wickett & Jay RajpalCultural Contours: We explore how important it is to date someone who appreciates your culture. Musical Contours: We discuss Karan Aujla’s use of swearing in his music and drop a brand new Bollywood cover. Cultural Confessions: We question why Desi...culture.
Musical Contours: We discuss Karan Aujla’s use of swearing in his music and drop a brand new
Bollywood cover.
Cultural Confessions: We question why Desi hospitality often feels so forceful to outsiders and
insiders alike.]]>3438false6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/desi-pop-country--68809789musical evolution.
Musical Contours: We check out North American artists singing in Punjabi and give listeners a
preview of Sarah’s new album.
Cultural Confessions: We tackle cultural appropriation vs. appreciation regarding white internet
personalities.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68809789Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:43:00 +0000Sarah Wickett & Jay RajpalCultural Contours: We define what Desi-Pop-Country means and get Jay’s take on Sarah’s musical evolution. Musical Contours: We check out North American artists singing in Punjabi and give listeners a preview of Sarah’s new album. Cultural Confessions:...musical evolution.
Musical Contours: We check out North American artists singing in Punjabi and give listeners a
preview of Sarah’s new album.
Cultural Confessions: We tackle cultural appropriation vs. appreciation regarding white internet
personalities.]]>3253false5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-rokh-d-ourselves--68688503Musical Contours: We break down the major Karan Aujla x One Republic collaboration ("Tell
Me") and hear Sarah’s first love song written about Jay.
Cultural Confessions: We discuss the involvement of parents in wedding planning and how a
mixed couple can balance representing two cultures equally during the process.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68688503Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:20:00 +0000Sarah Wickett & Jay RajpalCultural Contours: We tell you all about our proposal story from both of our POV’s. Musical Contours: We break down the major Karan Aujla x One Republic collaboration ("Tell Me") and hear Sarah’s first love song written about Jay. Cultural...Musical Contours: We break down the major Karan Aujla x One Republic collaboration ("Tell
Me") and hear Sarah’s first love song written about Jay.
Cultural Confessions: We discuss the involvement of parents in wedding planning and how a
mixed couple can balance representing two cultures equally during the process.]]>3422false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dilluted-bloodlines--68532270Musical Contours: We analyze the global collaboration of Pitbull ft. Guru Randhawa and debut a
demo of one of Sarah’s new songs set for release in 2026!
Cultural Confessions: We compare brown versus white expectations surrounding the topic of
having children before being married.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68532270Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:51:25 +0000Sarah Wickett & Jay RajpalCultural Contours: Is there a "right way" to raise mixed kids? Musical Contours: We analyze the global collaboration of Pitbull ft. Guru Randhawa and debut a demo of one of Sarah’s new songs set for release in 2026! Cultural Confessions: We compare...Musical Contours: We analyze the global collaboration of Pitbull ft. Guru Randhawa and debut a
demo of one of Sarah’s new songs set for release in 2026!
Cultural Confessions: We compare brown versus white expectations surrounding the topic of
having children before being married.]]>3063false3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/india-the-white-washed-experience--68402687Musical Contours: We dissect Ed Sheeran's connection to Punjabi music & compare it to
Sarah’s.
Cultural Confessions: We explore why family members actively try to scare you out of travelling
to India and what that judgment says about safety and expectations.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68402687Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:50:00 +0000Sarah Wickett & Jay RajpalCultural Contours: We share the hilarious and eye-opening chaos of Sarah's first trip to India. Musical Contours: We dissect Ed Sheeran's connection to Punjabi music & compare it to Sarah’s. Cultural Confessions: We explore why family members...Musical Contours: We dissect Ed Sheeran's connection to Punjabi music & compare it to
Sarah’s.
Cultural Confessions: We explore why family members actively try to scare you out of travelling
to India and what that judgment says about safety and expectations.]]>3646false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jab-we-met-about-us--68321221Musical Contours: Sarah turns a Pop-country song into a Punjabi remix.
Cultural Confessions: Does dating outside of your culture bring you closer to your culture?  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68321221Tue, 28 Oct 2025 01:04:00 +0000Sarah Wickett & Jay RajpalCultural Contours: We open up about how we met & how it’s going. Musical Contours: Sarah turns a Pop-country song into a Punjabi remix. Cultural Confessions: Does dating outside of your culture bring you closer to your culture?  Musical Contours: Sarah turns a Pop-country song into a Punjabi remix.
Cultural Confessions: Does dating outside of your culture bring you closer to your culture?  ]]>3569false1full