The Zarna Garg Family Podcast

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Big Family Meals Dec 02, 2024

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Ever hosted a dinner where a vegan dish caused more drama than your mother in law? Our chaotic Thanksgiving is one for the books, so tune in, grab some food (leftovers) and get ready to be frustrated at my son Brij.

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Wrapped in Debt (Holiday Edition) Nov 25, 2024

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This holiday season, we unwrap the true meaning of Christmas. Spoiler alert: it’s not the gifts, it’s the credit debt. Here, the Garg’s cry over maxing out credit cards for presents no one actually wants, and pretending that inviting your mother in law to Thanksgiving dinner isn’t worse than World War III.

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Siblings Building Brands Nov 18, 2024

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What does it take to build a comedy empire with your sibling? Clayton Peters opens up about his journey with his brother, Russell Peters, from their immigrant roots in Toronto to running a global comedy brand. Clayton shares the highs and lows of his sibling bond that that fueled their success.

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2024 Elections Unpacked Nov 11, 2024

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Trump wins again, and America’s identity is essentially in an existential crisis. Through a family lens, we unpack the chaos, from college campus divides to the Supreme Court’s lifetime VIP passes, and discover why navigating our nation’s future might be harder than surviving Thanksgiving dinner.

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American Dreams, Indian Parents Nov 04, 2024

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Want real drama? Imagine a house where your kids are demanding the “American thrill,” but it’s the polar opposite of your parents’ cultural expectations. Yes, that means Bollywood films double as cultural education.

This episode is raw and real, but most importantly, we learn that sibling bonding is nothing short of a contact sport.

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Diwali at the White House Oct 31, 2024

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Shalabh said it best - probably the only presidential figure hosting a foreign culture’s party at his home. What an honor it was to be invited and to have brought the whole Garg family. And now you can come along with this recap where of course, no details were spared. Just for you, a very special, bonus episode. Enjoy, and Happy Diwali!

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Designer Brands Won't Save You Oct 28, 2024

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This week’s episode may have been inspired by Brij’s experimentation with facial hair, but it’s stylish chaos in the Garg household. From designer brands (and questionable styles) to budget-friendly basics, we navigate how first impressions and facial hair shape our unique styles.

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Family Chat Drama Oct 21, 2024

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Ever been ghosted by your own kids in a family group chat? Been there, done that. Dive into Zoya, Brij, and Veer’s private conversations, while my husband Shalabh and I just barely get through pixelated FaceTime calls. It’s family communication at its finest, or rather a series of unfortunate (tech) events.

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Dream Dinner Guests & Life Lessons Oct 14, 2024

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Who would be your ultimate dinner guest—Winston Churchill or Kris Jenner? Today we debate our dream dinner guests, from historical legends to modern-day marketing masterminds like Mr. Beast. Spoiler: No son of mine should be saying Mr. Beast over George Boole. Google him.

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Addicted to Screens Oct 07, 2024

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Screen time slowly killing you...and us too. We've got sneaky TikTok sessions and digital detox fails fueling our device addiction, FOMO, and our epic struggle to disconnect. We have a tip or two though—only if we can manage to stay off our phones long enough to share them.

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