The Ideosync Podcast

Azad Lab (Free To Speak) is a show that discusses issues that are often sidelined by the mainstream but that cause much disruption and anxiety among young people like masculinity, caste etc. Episode producer Swati, a 12th standard student from Tajpur Pahadi  dreams of being a teacher. She joined Freedem to learn to use the smartphone and is interested in producing community films on Women Empowerment related issues.

Episode 16: Can men raise hands on women in anger?

"Purush ki maar sehna galat baat hai"

Host Swati takes opinion of men and women in her community on weather anger can become an excuse to raise hands on women. What if women does the same?

Azad Lab is one of 6 shows produced as part of the Free/Dem Community Podcasts, the online avatar of the Freedem WhatsApp Radio run by community members of Tajpur Pahadi and other urban slums in and around Delhi. The shows are built around ideas of gender equity, love, freedom of expression, human rights and justice. Through the podcasts, community members discuss as well as share their lived realities. They are produced under Ideosync's FREE/DEM initiative, which provides marginalized communities - especially women and migrants - a platform to amplify their narratives and stories using audio and video.

Azad Lab (Free To Speak) is a show that discusses issues that are often sidelined by the mainstream but that cause much disruption and anxiety among young people. Episode producer Naazneen, a 21 year old college going girl from Palla, a migrant slum colony in Delhi is vocal about issues revolving and concerning young people like her. This is her second attempt in creating a podcast on the relationships between young people and their parents.

Episode 15: Parents should be friends to their children.

Host Nazneen talks about why it is important for parents to give their children a friendly environment  at home so that children can express their concerns and issues to their parents without any hesitation.

Azad Lab is one of 6 shows produced as part of the Free/Dem Community Podcasts, the online avatar of the FreeDem WhatsApp Radio run by community members of Tajpur Pahari and other urban slums in and around Delhi. The shows are built around ideas of gender equity, love, freedom of expression, human rights and justice. Through the podcasts, community members discuss as well as share their lived realities. They are produced under Ideosync’s FREE/DEM initiative, which provides marginalised communities - especially women and migrants - Digital Media and Information Trainings and a platform to amplify their narratives and stories using audio and video.

Azad Lab (Free To Speak) is a show that discusses issues that are often sidelined by the mainstream but that cause much disruption and anxiety among young people like masculinity, caste etc. Episode producer Swati, a 12th standard student from Tajpur Pahadi  dreams of being a teacher. She joined Freedem to learn to use the smartphone and is interested in producing community films on Women Empowerment related issues.

Episode 14: Impact of Domestic Violence on Children

"I feel like running away from my home because of everything that goes around in my house but I am helpless as I am still studying & the thought of leaving my younger siblings alone makes me sad"

Host Swati talks about the rise of domestic violence cases in her community and the effect that it leaves on children who are exposed to  it. With this podcast, she brings forth few voices of children from her community who share a first hand account on how violence in their household makes them feel.

Azad Lab is one of 6 shows produced as part of the Free/Dem Community Podcasts, the online avatar of the Freedem WhatsApp Radio run by community members of Tajpur Pahadi and other urban slums in and around Delhi. The shows are built around ideas of gender equity, love, freedom of expression, human rights and justice. Through the podcasts, community members discuss as well as share their lived realities. They are produced under Ideosync's FREE/DEM initiative, which provides marginalized communities - especially women and migrants - a platform to amplify their narratives and stories using audio and video.

Zyada Bolne Wali Aurtein (Women Who Talk Too Much) is a show about women and by women. It showcases their desires and dreams, questioning the limits imposed on them by society -  and explores what gender equality and freedom means. Episode Producer Shabrana is a young married woman who is a homemaker. She sees her unfulfilled dreams through the eyes of her daughter whom she wants to provide higher education which she herself was deprived of as she was married of early. She is enthusiastic about working on social issues around her and considers herself as a feminist.

Episode 10: Ladki ki Shaadi ki age limit kyun?

"Why is marriage considered one and all for a woman? Why is marriage considered a major priority in a woman's life so much that her other dreams are left behind? Isn’t it only fair that women should have the right to choose when to get married or not get married at all?

Freedem fellow Shabrana speaks about women experiencing countless pressure from family, neighbors, society etc to get married after reaching a specific age. She discusses how the age-old tradition of getting married at a specific age creates  undue pressure on young women who are constantly made to believe that their self worth is only defined by their marriage and not by their career or successes.

Zyada Bolne Wali Aurtein is one of 6 shows produced as part of the Free/Dem Community Podcasts, the online avatar of the Freedem WhatsApp Radio run by community members of Tajpur Pahadi and other urban slums in and around Delhi. The shows are built around ideas of gender equity, love, freedom of expression, human rights and justice. Through the podcasts community members discuss as well as share their lived realities. They are produced under Ideosync's FREE/DEM initiative, which provides marginalized communities - especially women and migrants - a platform to amplify their narratives and stories using audio and video.

Zaroori jankari (Important Information):  As the name suggests this show is used to disseminate necessary information to the community members on any topic the community needs information on. Episode producer Naazneen is a  20 year old college going girl from Palla, Delhi who is vocal about issues specially revolving and concerning young people like her. This is her second attempt in creating a podcast on the same.

Episode 4: Information on Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University

"The Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University, with its emphasis on partnerships with industries and relevant skilling, will be opening up the admission process for its first batch of students"

Host Naazneen shares appropriate details on the newly developed Delhi School and Entrepreneurship University (Estd.Aug2020) which has recently opened admissions for various programs. The information has been curated from the DSEU website https://dseu.ac.in/

Zaroori Jankari is one of 6 shows produced as part of the Free/Dem Community Podcasts, the online avatar of the Freedem WhatsApp Radio run by community members of Tajpur Pahadi and other urban slums in and around Delhi. The shows are built around ideas of gender equity, love, freedom of expression, human rights and justice. Through the podcasts, community members discuss as well as share their lived realities. They are produced under Ideosync's FREE/DEM initiative, which provides marginalized communities - especially women and migrants - a platform to amplify their narratives and stories using audio and video.

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Azad Lab (Free To Speak) is a show that discusses issues that are often sidelined by the mainstream but that cause much disruption and anxiety among young people like masculinity, caste etc. Episode producer Heena, Freedem Community Reporter from Sundernagri, Delhi advocates strongly for women representation in the society. She is also associated with Action India, a Women Rights organization.

Ep13:  Item songs and Bollywood representation of Women

"I feel the only reason of including item songs in movies is to attract moviegoers specially men and earn easy money. It is a source of easy enjoyment for most men. Other than that it serves zero purpose in the whole plot."

Host Heena points out the ever existing stereotypical representation of women in Bollywood items songs and wonders what's the point of even having them if not to show female bodies as objects. She has a discussion with a few of her friends on the same.

Azad Lab is one of 6 shows produced as part of the Free/Dem Community Podcasts, the online avatar of the Freedem WhatsApp Radio run by community members of Tajpur Pahadi and other urban slums in and around Delhi. The shows are built around ideas of gender equity, love, freedom of expression, human rights and justice. Through the podcasts, community members discuss as well as share their lived realities. They are produced under Ideosync's FREE/DEM initiative, which provides marginalized communities - especially women and migrants - a platform to amplify their narratives and stories using audio and video.

Azad Lab (Free To Speak) is a show that discusses issues that are often sidelined by the mainstream but that cause much disruption and anxiety among young people like masculinity, caste etc. Episode producer Naazneen, a 21 year old college going girl from Palla, Delhi  is vocal about issues revolving and concerning young people like her. This is her first attempt in creating a podcast on the same.

Episode 12: Parental pressure on career choices

 “Our career choices are always limited to being a doctor or an engineer as according to our parents they bring in respect and position in a society unlike other professions”

Most of us have seen or had our parents enforce or encourage only certain career paths which they deem fit for us.

Host Naazneen takes cognizance of this issue and feels how choosing a career under parental pressure can bring in a lot of stress and anxiety. She chats with a few youngsters and a parent and tries to note their take on this matter.

Azad Lab is one of 6 shows produced as part of the Free/Dem Community Podcasts, the online avatar of the Freedem WhatsApp Radio run by community members of Tajpur Pahadi and other urban slums in and around Delhi. The shows are built around ideas of gender equity, love, freedom of expression, human rights and justice. Through the podcasts, community members discuss as well as share their lived realities. They are produced under Ideosync's FREE/DEM initiative, which provides marginalized communities - especially women and migrants - a platform to amplify their narratives and stories using audio and video.

Corona Special_Stories from the ground: As the second COVID 19 wave sweeps the country, migrants and those living on the margins of the city will be impacted the most both in terms of health as well as economic outcomes. FreeDem community reporters bring you a series of stories from the ground in these difficult times as well as  information about the various Government relief programmes that have been announced.

Episode 17: Covid, Lockdown aur Becheni

"The second wave and lockdown has brought in new challenges and was devastating for many as it hit close to home"

Freedem Community Reporter Hemlata shares her experience on living in the margins of the city in a one room place which has brought in new doubts and apprehension about academics, personal as well the social life in and around her community.

Free/Dem Community Podcasts, is the online avatar of the Freedem WhatsApp Radio run by community members of Tajpur Pahadi and other urban slums in and around Delhi. There are 6 shows built around ideas of gender equity, love, freedom of expression, human rights and justice. Through the podcasts community members discuss as well as share their lived realities. They are produced under Ideosync's FREE/DEM initiative, which provides marginalized communities - especially women and migrants - a platform to amplify their narratives and stories using audio and video.

Zyada Bolne Wali Aurtein (Women Who Talk Too Much) is a show about women and by women. It showcases their desires and dreams, questioning the limits imposed on them by society -  and explores what gender equality and freedom means. Episode Producer Shabrana is a young married woman who is a homemaker. She sees her unfulfilled dreams through the eyes of her daughter whom she wants to provide higher education which she herself was deprived of as she was married of early. She is enthusiastic about working on social issues around her and considers herself as a feminist.

Episode 9: Women's health- Not a household priority?

"A women is expected to take care of everyone around her just like the phrase in sickness and in health but what happens when she is the one in need of care the most?"

Host Shabrana talks about how women, despite being caretakers in a household are neglected in terms of meeting their health need and well being. She addresses the issue by highlighting her own story.

Zyada Bolne Wali Aurtein is one of 6 shows produced as part of the Free/Dem Community Podcasts, the online avatar of the Freedem WhatsApp Radio run by community members of Tajpur Pahadi and other urban slums in and around Delhi. The shows are built around ideas of gender equity, love, freedom of expression, human rights and justice. Through the podcasts community members discuss as well as share their lived realities. They are produced under Ideosync's FREE/DEM initiative, which provides marginalized communities - especially women and migrants - a platform to amplify their narratives and stories using audio and video.

Corona Special_Stories from the ground: As the second COVID 19 wave sweeps the country, migrants and those living on the margins of the city will be impacted the most both in terms of health as well as economic outcomes. FreeDem community reporters bring you a series of stories from the ground in these difficult times as well as  information about the various Government relief programmes that have been announced.

Episode 16: The uncertainty after the second wave and lockdown.

 "The second wave has not only affected me physically but mentally as well and has confined me to the four walls of my home

 Episode producer Heena shares her feelings as a young working woman how the second wave and lockdown has affected her mentally resulting in anxiety, stress and uncertainty about the future.

Free/Dem Community Podcasts, is the online avatar of the Freedem WhatsApp Radio run by community members of Tajpur Pahadi and other urban slums in and around Delhi. There are 6 shows built around ideas of gender equity, love, freedom of expression, human rights and justice. Through the podcasts community members discuss as well as share their lived realities. They are produced under Ideosync's FREE/DEM initiative, which provides marginalized communities - especially women and migrants - a platform to amplify their narratives and stories using audio and video.