The Zarna Garg Family Podcast

Gift giving doesn’t have to be as stressful as everyone makes it out to be. Getting into comedy was never a part of the plan, and that only changed after one present from my daughter. Hear all about it in this quick episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zarna-garg/support

Forget trophies; the Garg's prove that teaching math to the neighbor's kid and breaking gender norms might just be your ticket to college—and a spot on their holiday card list. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zarna-garg/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zarna-garg/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zarna-garg/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zarna-garg/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zarna-garg/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zarna-garg/support

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! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zarna-garg/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zarna-garg/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zarna-garg/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zarna-garg/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zarna-garg/support

Think luxury means quality? We beg to differ. From ‘prestigious’ colleges to overpriced workout gear, we're tearing down the myth of brand exclusivity and revealing the truth about value. Is it the name or the effort behind it? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zarna-garg/support

Make this sound more humanely with personality: Ever wondered what qualifies as a hobby—and how much it can cost? Join us to unpack the Garg family's quirks, from Shalab’s stylish sneaker obsession to Zoya’s puzzle madness that left her roommate ready to leave. And don't get me started about the pricey world of passions, from urban farming adventures to the unexpected costs of beekeeping. Wait, why are we talking about having fun again? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zarna-garg/support

Curious about how much power you really have as a citizen? Join us and dive into the tangled web of American politics, where civic duties meet constitutional confusion. Can you love your country without getting called a nationalist? Is democracy still functioning? Beats me, but Brij, after taking one AP Government Class, seems pretty certified to speak. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zarna-garg/support

Ever wonder if your siblings are your secret life coaches—or just undercover agents of chaos? Join us as we expose the hilarious and heartwarming truths of siblinghood. From raising kids without a village, to tackling sibling rivalries, get ready as we reveal the unspoken codes that keep our family (mostly) sane. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zarna-garg/support

In this episode, the Garg family dissects the sugar epidemic, exposing everything from deceptively high fructose corn syrup to the hidden sugars in everyday items like toothpaste. With Shalabh’s chemical engineering expertise and Zarna’s eye for misleading labels, they reveal the absurdity of our sugar-coated world, and practical tips to break free from its sweet grip. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zarna-garg/support

What if you could redesign the entire education system from scratch? Veer maps out the perfect school, Brij advocates for financial literacy curriculum, a fitness center, and overpaid teachers, and Zarna begs to scrap humanities at large (despite her secret passion for writing). From carpentry to driving school, practical skills take center stage, but the real fun begins when each family member gets to make three outrageous wishes from a genie. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zarna-garg/support

Success lives on the other side of fear," or at least that’s what we told ourselves when we turned our anxiety into advice on today’s episode. We explore why confidence looks different in men and women, how introverts fake it so well, and even throw in some questionable dating advice. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zarna-garg/support

To be fully transparent, Veer is often good at being forgotten, as our third child, but behind that quiet demeanor is a treasure trove of wisdom. As a fan favorite in this podcast series, Veer shares what he learned alongside his achieving siblings, about surviving an immigrant parent household, and meeting high expectations while living life to the fullest. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zarna-garg/support