Almost 40

Producer, DJ and one half of Panjabi Hit Squad, Rav Patti gets into the PHS origin story, navigating grief in his teens, PHS becoming the first South Asians to be signed to Def Jam and BBC 1xtra and how lockdown changed his life's course. Oh and Raj is a bad judge of character and has one major lockdown regret. Send your clubbing suggestions to: almost40thepodcast@gmail.comFollow@almost40pod @_rajpander @panjabihitsquadxoxo

The one about the recent UK Race Riots, which were for some reason called "protests." What was being protested? How did POCs feel in the lead up to the riots and now, in the aftermath? Did we win the fight against racism? Expect to hear takes on that and an introduction to the Southall Race Riots which took place in 1979 (FYI Raj Pander is a Southall Girl and will never shut up about it). Watch Defiance (the documentary mentioned multiple times on this episode)https://www.channel4.com/programmes/defiance-fighting-the-far-right/on-demand/75276-001Watch The Long Goodbye (Riz Ahmed's short film)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lzz50xENH4gReady to say something with your chest?Email almost40thepodcast@gmail.comFollow @almost40pod @_rajpanderxoxo

Radio Presenter (Gaydio), Viral Sensation and Podcaster (Fancy A Pod), Bally Singh visits the Nurse for an Almost Assessment (a fake doctors assessment based on the most annoying/offensive questions women get asked on a regular basis). Bally gets into why he has kept his age a secret (until now), his issues with people not liking his content (a like is free you know) and Tito Jackson's OBSESSION with Wolverhampton. Raj has an It Ends With Us update... Follow @almost40pod @_rajpander @putasinghonitSend me your takes on the race riotsalmost40thepodcast@gmail.comxoxo

Podcaster, Events + Partnerships Extraordinaire and Former Fashion Gworl, Jennie Becker (Sliding Doors Podcast) shares her top secret tip for getting into the cockpit, why treating yourself is hella important and getting her smile back. She gets into the expectations vs the reality of her life's biggest milestones so far including turning 30, quitting her dream job and starting a passion project. Raj drops her take on the UK race riots and all the drama surrounding Blake Lively's new movie It Ends With Us. Send your hot takes toalmost40thepodcast@gmail.comFollow @almost40pod @_rajpander @jenbecks28 @slidingdoorspodIf you fancy coming to see us at the International Women's Podcast Festival click this: https://bit.ly/IWPF2024Xxoxo

Judd Apatow has mentioned that 40 year olds have a tendency to re-watch "This Is 40," so now that I'm 3 months into my 40th era, I thought why not? Join me as I figure out how turning 40 in 2012 compares to hitting that milestone in 2024. I totally forgot Leslie Mann's character was OBSESSED with telling everyone she was younger than her actual age, so I asked the squad to tell me about the times they've lied about how old they are. We also get into being a Mum in your 40s...I've decided I'm DONE with overpriced concert tickets (erm hello hi Diljit Dosanjh) and I want Gen Z to keep some of our secrets (they're really outing us for using the thumbs up emoji as a silent f*** you). Ummm and why is a child getting nail extensions at the nail salon. Come on, let us have nice things sometimes.Got shit to say?Email almost40thepodcast@gmail.comFollow @almost40pod @_rajpanderxoxo The 40 Year Old Gossip Girl

Award winning Podcaster, BAFTA nominated Director and Raj's soul sister Poppy Jay (Brown Girls Do It Too) steps into the Nurse's office for an Almost Assessment (a faux doctors assessment based on the most annoying/offensive questions women are asked on a regular basis). Poppy reviews 11 dating apps - including Raya, talks us through her preference for open relationships and why she is cool with being an ANGRY BROWN WOMAN! Raj has been inspired by Shannen Doherty's funeral blacklist and has found another reason to be triggered by Sima Aunty (Indian Matchmaking). RIP Shannen - DYLAN AND BRENDA 4 EVA xoxoFollow @almost40pod @_rajpander @poppy__jay__ @browngirlsdoittooTalk to me about your funeral songs/plans almost40thepodcast@gmail.comPEACE!