mat@hinduamerican.org
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Metrics
Episodes: 166
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 4.7/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1k-10k
Gender skew: Neutral
Location: USA
YouTube: 55.7k subscribers
Instagram: 2.1k followers
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mat@hinduamerican.org
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Host
Mat McDermott - Host of That’s So Hindu. In recent episodes, he speaks with guests about how Hinduism shapes their work and lives, including anti-Indian bigotry and community advocacy.
Sangeetha Shankar - Host of That’s So Hindu. In recent episodes, she speakers with guests about Hindu identity, personal spiritual practice, and navigating stereotypes in the American context.
Sheetal Shah - Host of That’s So Hindu. In recent episodes, she speaks with guests about applying Hindu principles such as karma yoga to parenting and daily family life.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Fred Stella - Journeys Into Hinduism; Personal Spiritual Practice; Navigating Outsider Perceptions And Community Belonging.
Mat McDermott - (note: Appears As Speaker/host In Episode Text For A Different Episode; Included Here Only If Considered A Guest, But It Is Unclear. Typically Hosts Should Not Be Counted As Guests.)
Easan Katir - Journeys Into Hinduism; Personal Spiritual Practice; Community Acceptance And Evolving Hindu Identity.
Devala Gupta - Journeys Into Hinduism; Personal Spiritual Practices; Experiences With Community Acceptance And Stereotypes.
Saahas Kaul - Confronting Anti-indian Bigotry At Texas City Council Meetings; Misinformation On Social Media; Political Rhetoric; Community Support And Bias Unlearning.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Yes, you can be Hindu and be white
June 04, 2026
In this episode of That’s So Hindu, Sangeetha Shankar speakers with HAF’s Devala Gupta, Easan Katir, Mat McDermott, and Fred Stella about their journey’s into Hinduism. They discuss their personal spiritual practices, how the wider Hindu community has accepted them, and much more. This episode highlights the diversity within the Hindu community and challenges stereotypes about ethnicity and faithChapters(00:00) Introduction to diverse white Hindu voices in the American context(02:11) The sign...
Meet the people confronting anti-Indian bigotry at Texas city council meetings | Neha Suratran & Saahas Kaul
May 14, 2026
In this episode of That’s So Hindu, Mat McDermott speaks with Neha Suratran and Saahas Kaul about their experiences addressing anti-Indian sentiment in their community of Frisco, Texas. They discuss the rise of misinformation on social media, the role of political rhetoric, and the importance of community advocacy. The conversation also touches on the complexities of assimilation and cultural identity for immigrants in the US, emphasizing the need for understanding and positive interactions a...
Parents here’s how you can model karma yoga for your kids | Brahmacharinini Shubaniji & Dr Kavita Pallod Sekhsaria
May 07, 2026
In this episode of That’s So Hindu, Sheetal Shah speaks with psychologist Dr Kavita Pallod Sekhsaria and Brahmacharini Shubaniji (Chinmaya Mission NYC). They explore the principles of Karma yoga and how they can be applied to children and family life, emphasizing selfless action, mindfulness, and Hindu identity — including practical ways for parents to model these values and integrate spiritual practices into daily routines.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Karma Yoga and Its Importance02:55...
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