Not Your Mother's Mahabharata
By: S.P. Jayaraj, Azure Anderson
Language: en-us
Categories: Society, Culture, Comedy, Religion, Spirituality, Hinduism
The Mahabharata is this epic Indian work that encapsulates a great deal of Indian Mythology. It is a magnificent story that is constantly being rewritten and retold since its inception that was somewhere between 3000 BC and 1500 BCE ‘Not Your Mother’s Mahabharata with SP Jayaraj’ is a podcast where S.P. Jayaraj tell the story conversationally to his wife Azure Anderson and to friends, most of whom have never heard of the tale. Listeners familiar and unfamiliar with the epic are treated to their entertainingly honest first reactions.Doing it conversationally as opposed to it being a straight up reading allows...
Episodes
NYMM 44: The Six Headed God and Three Flying Fortresses
Dec 08, 2025Send us a text
We dive right in with fellow myth lover, storyteller, and entertainer, Matt Kessan, also known as Reverend Matt from Reverend Matt's Monster Science.
First, Shiva finds new love that is also old love, which excites the gods who are desperate for Shiva to have his destiny fulfilling son. They are a little too anxious as it leads to an adventurous 'birth' involving a godly pigeon and a boiling river. I'd say you can't make this stuff up but here we are.
Then, it's the story of the Tripura, the...
Duration: 00:58:00NYMM 43: A Cosmic Soap Opera. Featuring Shiva and Parvati
Nov 25, 2025Send us a text
We meet Aaron King, RPG Game designer and Co host of the Podcast RTFM (Read The F****** Manual), and tell him some of the origin stories that the immortal sixteen year old sage Markandaya tells the Pandavas.
We revisit the origin of Vishnu, Brahma and Shiva, and go down the bloodline of Brahma's child Daksha who has grown to despise Shiva and is against his daughter marrying Shiva- even though she is his cosmic other. Things go from bad to worse in this godly soap opera that spans a goddess's 2 lifetimes...
Duration: 01:21:30NYMM 42: "I've got it! We should be ruled by a mortal!" Said the guru of the gods...
Nov 11, 2025Send us a text
The Pandavas are reunited and have decided it's time to face reality, leave the Himalayan sanctuary, and show their enemies the Kauravas that they are still around. However, there are still some adventures to be had and stories to hear before they finish their decent.
We are excited to have Duck Washington with us on this adventure as we say good bye to the Rishi Lomasa, and hello to a GIANT F***ING SNAKE!!!
What's the story behind the snake that is mightier than the demon crushing...
Duration: 01:03:51NYMM 41: Pumpkin kiddos, Bad Behavior, and Ganges Plumets to Earth
Oct 28, 2025Send us a text
After the Rishi Agastya swallowed the entire ocean in our last episode, we continue the story from long ago, ignoring that the earth is somehow surviving without most of its water- because we simply don't have the answers.
We joyfully welcome Alyssa Costopolous as Satish tells the story of King Sagara who receives a boon from Shiva to have...maybe a couple more children than might be necessary, in a story that is strikingly similar to others we've heard, and yet somehow are even more bizarre. It culminates in a beckoning...
Duration: 01:08:26NYMM 40: Seriously Strange Stories of the Rishi Agastya
Oct 14, 2025Send us a text
We welcome back Evan Kingston to tell him some of the strangest stories yet- and that really is saying something! We meet the great and powerful rishi Agastya whose mightiest power is...digestion??
From his own birth, to the creation of his lady friend out of animals, to his ability to seemingly eat and drink anything!- Azure and Evan are so weirded out that they don't even know if they should be rooting for this bizarre yet reputed hero.
S.P. Jayaraj is the creator of...
Duration: 01:14:27NYMM 39: Adventures in Flower Picking: The Pandavas Without Arjuna Part 3
Sep 30, 2025Send us a text
While waiting for the arrival of their brother Arjuna, Bheema and Draupadi discover that the flowers of the heavens have found their way to the Himalayas. Bheema decides to find more for Draupadi, but comes across some demons (as he often does) and also an old and very perplexing monkey.
Musician, Trivia Author and Host, and Berry Farmer John McConville
makes his NYMM debut. John comes in not knowing what to expect and is excited to get into heavenly flowers, talking monkeys who are not who they...
Duration: 01:13:49NYMM 38: We're off to see Bodies of Water: The Pandavas Without Arjuna Part 2
Sep 16, 2025Send us a text
The four Pandavas and Draupadi are missing Arjuna, but the time has come to take the extended long route to the Himalayas where Arjuna will join them, but not before doing as Arjuna did a while ago by visiting the holy water sites.
Creative and fellow storyteller Aaron Fiskradatz is back to hear of the Pandavas adventure and the stories behind each of the holy water sites. Satish is excited to introduce Aaron to Ghatotkacha, Bheem's sage-like demonic son from the Pre-Draupadi years.
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Duration: 01:19:44NYMM 37: Two Lovers and a Talking Swan: The Pandavas without Arjuna Part 1
Sep 02, 2025Send us a text
Yudhishthira is still lamenting over his gambling addiction. Luckily the visiting sage Brihadashva brings some hope to the eldest Pandava by telling him the tale of Nala And Damayanti.
Our friend Andy Caranicas joins us to hear the wondrous story of Nala and Damayanti, a prince and princess who are deeply in love with each other despite having never met. To be together they will need to outmaneuver the gods, a demon, a heroic turned villain hunter, and another king. Fortunately- to the pleasure of both Andy and Azure, Nala has...
Duration: 01:13:17NYMM 36: 30,000 Demons Under the Sea: Arjuna's Mission Part 3
Aug 19, 2025Send us a text
Arjuna has learnt warfare from some of the best of the best, and has been god -given some the most terrifying weapons ever to exist for the future Kurukshetra war. Time for a test run...?
Lindsay Ohse joins us for this epic out of this world battle/massacre. Indra has given his son Arjuna all he has asked for and more. But before Arjuna can return to his family on earth, Indra has a small request- to massacre somewhere between three thousand to thirty thousand demons- (whom we hope are either ir...
Duration: 01:01:32NYMM 35: Heavenly Rewards. Arjuna's Mission: Part 2
Aug 05, 2025Send us a text
The Himalayas were great, but not high enough for Arjuna.
We welcome our friend Laura Tanner to tell her the continuation of Arjuna's bold adventure to another realm- some would argue the 'best' realm. Arjuna'a father Indra once again invites Arjuna to the realm of the gods and this time Arjuna says yes! Aside from magical jeweled palaces and magical flying horses of different colors, Arjuna also learns warfare from his father and other skills from the magical denizens of this heaven. Laura and Azure are also very excited for a...
Duration: 01:05:42NYMM 34: Himalayan Hijinks. Arjuna's Mission: Part 1
Jul 21, 2025Send us a text
We are thrilled to welcome Erika Gesme to the podcast to begin the tale of Arjuna's solo adventure.
All the Pandavas and Draupadi have come to accept their exile, but they also accept that once they return from it, they will not be given everything back as was promised to them. They need to prepare for the eventual war, and for that, Arjuna needs to visit the Himalayas and speak to the god Shiva.
Erika and Azure are enthralled as the mighty Arjuna can't seem to gain the upper...
Duration: 01:04:20NYMM 33: Special Guest Shambhu Nath Explains What It All Means.
Jul 07, 2025Send us a text
For this very special episode of Not Your Mother's Mahabharata the tables are turned.
Satish joins Azure on the listening side of the recording studio to hear from Shambhu Nath. Shambhu shares his own journey with the Mahabharata on how it led him towards healing his anxiety and other ailments. Deeply familiar with the spiritual symbolism within the Mahabharata, Shambhu answers every question that Satish and Azure can fit into the hour.
It's an extraordinarily insightful episode of Not Your Mother's Mahabharata.
We recommend listening to the...
Duration: 01:11:49NYMM 32: Humiliation, Wisdom, and Getting off your Ass. First Years of Exile: Part 2
Jun 23, 2025Send us a text
Satish tells Azure the story of how the Pandavas and Draupadi are doing as we continue seeing how they handle being exiled.
The Pandavas are visited by the 16 year old Immortal Markandeya, and of course we can't go further without learning how that phenomenon happened.
Markandaya comforts Yudhistira by telling him more stories from Indian mythology.
But Draupadi and Bheema aren't having it. They want to understand why Yudhishthira isn't showing more pain and regret from losing everything at the game of dice, and once again push...
Duration: 00:46:10NYMM 31: The Joyless Jungle. First Years of Exile: Part 1
Jun 09, 2025Send us a text
Our Season 3 begins with Book 3 of the Mahabharata, Vana Parva, - AKA the Book of the Forest
We welcome Ben Kopnick to tell him how the Pandavas are dealing with being exiled following Yudhishthira's failure. Spoiler- not well. Yudhishthira is most concerned about how he's going to feed the loyal brahmins who decide to join the Pandava in their exile.
Duryhodhana in the mean time, swimming in insecurity, wants to deal with the weaponless Pandavas but is stopped by the all knowing Vyasa, whose sage advice he still rejects...
Duration: 01:13:35RE-RELEASE: NYMM 02: The King, His River Queens, and the Son Who Gives it All Up
May 26, 2025Send us a text
RE-RELEASE
For this episode we welcome musician Rhiannon Fiskradatz and tell her the story of the tortured King Shantanu who only manages to catch a single break because of his devoted demigod son. Rhiannon needs moments of silence after Ganga seemingly murders her own children, and yells in defense of Bheeshma keeping his heritage.
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Rhiannon is among many things a musician who goes by MaMa Faerie. Her debut album, Anthems for the Apocalypse, is experimental electronic pop music and i...
Duration: 01:04:36MOTHER'S DAY RE-RELEASE: NYMM 05: The Five Godly Babies and the Butter Born Boys
May 12, 2025Send us a text
Re-Release
For this episode we welcome writer Evan Kingston and tell him the origin of the Pandavas and the Kauravas. Satish tells the story of his favorite half-celibate, half-sex-crazy couple, Evan is not into buying Vayu's impressiveness because of his own biases against wind, and Azure is proud of Madri's divine threesome.
Evan Kingston is a writer living in the Twin Cities Metro Area. If you would like a wonderful Christmas gift this year that challenges and honors the spirit of Christmas, email Evan at betternotcry@proton.me
<... Duration: 01:05:47NYMM: A Note from Your Hosts
Apr 28, 2025Send us a text
We want to hear from you! Email us at nymmpod@gmail.com.
Or find us on Instagram (notyourmothersmahabharata) or Facebook (Not Your Mother's Mahabharata).
This week Satish and Azure go it alone to share a quick note with all of you. We will be taking a month off to do some tweaks and updates to get ready to launch SEASON 3 of Not Your Mother's Mahabharata! Can you believe it? It's been such a fun ride so...
Duration: 00:10:32NYMM 30: What's a Little Gambling Between Murderous Cousins?
Apr 14, 2025Send us a text
We welcome back Rhiannon from episode 2 and MamaFaerie fame. Rhiannon wants to know if we will once again feature 'flowing tits and ass' and comes to regret that the semi answer is 'yes.'
Satish recounts the game of dice for Rhiannon and Azure. Yudhishthira, the oldest of the Pandavas has just been crowned emperor of the known world. No one except perhaps Indra of the heavens owns as much as he does. He is invited by his conniving cousin Duryodhana to a game of dice, and though every person tells...
Duration: 01:23:01NYMM 29: Bonus Episode: It's a Vishnu Thing To Do.
Apr 07, 2025Send us a text
For this special episode we go way back to the dawn of everything.
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Satish welcomes his old friend Grant Boulanger to the episode. No need to hash out what has happened before this time, because Nothing Has happened. Satish...
Duration: 01:19:32NYMM 28: Why You Shouldn't Insult a God.
Mar 31, 2025Send us a text
Yudhishthira is now emperor. All that is left is to choose a guest of honor...It doesn't go well.
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We welcome John Rynders to tell him the story of what happens when Yudishthira closes the ceremony by honoring...
Duration: 00:58:56NYMM 27: Dear Fellow Kings- Can I be your Emperor?
Mar 17, 2025Send us a text
Join Satish and Azure as they embark on their first solo story!
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With Jarasandha no longer a threat, The younger Pandava brothers need to go far and wide to gather tribute for the oldest brother's emperor ceremony.
Satish tells Azure about each of the brothers journeys and how it intersects with stories and characters already told. G...
Duration: 00:56:10NYMM 26: Hold onto Your Stitches.
Mar 03, 2025Send us a text
Satish tells the story of Krishna's, Arjuna's, and Bheem's not so subtle infiltration of Jarasandha's kingdom. Jarasandha has captured 84 kings and the trio is here to save them. Our guest Mahala and Azure question the weird honor codes at play and oh boy- the soul splitting finale demands a built in do-over.
Stories we began in the Krishna Chronicles come to fruition here.
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Duration: 01:07:20NYMM 25: Forest Burning and Mansion Building.
Feb 17, 2025Send us a text
Trevor Rolando joins us for our 25th episode!
We close out our last episode story of Arjuna bringing his new wife Subhadra to meet his wife Draupadi.
Satish tells the story of the burning of the Khandava forest- a story of great significance and featuring gods, cosmic weapons, demons and a few very specific survivors.
One of whom creates one of the greatest treasures for the Pandavas that will fuel incredible envy in future episodes!
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Duration: 01:17:07NYMM 24: 12 Years of Exile, Spent Praying, Travelling, and Fornicating
Feb 03, 2025Send us a text
Lindsay Buck joins us to hear all about Arjuna's 12 year exile. Satish takes the opportunity to re-tell the reason for Arjuna's exile with a puppy dog twist. Lindsay's suspicions of multiple characters gives Satish room to talk about multiple variations in the story, while we also throw in some of our own.
Arjuna visits all the holy sites of ancient India, but it's not all dull walking and mediation. He also meets 'marries' and fornicates - creating whole new families while banned from visiting his first. Krishna also comes in and...
Duration: 01:17:31NYMM 23: The Brother- Husbands are Back: Featuring Duryhodana, Dritarashtra and the Pandavas
Jan 20, 2025Send us a text
We are back to following the story of the Pandavas! After our stint with Krishna, we are pleased to welcome our friend Rachael Gaetz to recap the Pandavas adventures through the eyes of King Dritarashtra.
Dritarashtra, Duryhodana and Karna are not happy to discover that the Pandavas are still alive and less pleased about their marriage to Draupadi. The scheming begins immediately, but the politics of the situation have vastly changed. They no longer have the upper hand but are still determined to somehow come out on top.
Rachael is...
NYMM 22: Wives, Demons, Devas and Deaths, in no particular order: Krishna Chronicles 6
Jan 06, 2025Send us a text
For our final episode of the Krishna Chronicles we entertain musician Steven Zubich. We've come to the end of this lovely tangent, yet the finale holds all the drama. Satish presents the stories of how Krishna gets his many wives, (and we mean MANY wives) not all of whom get along. We hear how Krishna defeats foes whom even he can't kill, and how he decisively deals with a really foolish imposter.
Azure and Steven are jaw dropping entertained between the epic-ness and pettiness of today's story.
Pianist Steven...
NYMM 21: Parashuram and the otherworldly travels of young Krishna: Krishna Chronicles 5
Dec 23, 2024Send us a text
For our penultimate episode of the Krishna Chronicles we are thrilled to welcome Didi Koka, who comes to us with a little more familiarity with the Dark One which makes for some deeper conversations.
Satish tells the origin story of Parashuram, the founder of all martial arts who has already appeared numerous times in our podcast.
Krishna in this episode visits the ocean, and two underworlds to perform miracles for his teacher and adopted mother. We see clear similarities with the stories of Greek Mythology's Orpheus, although with happier endings. Is...
NYMM 20: A Boar, a Lionman, and a Dwarf walk into a story. Krishna Chronicles 4.5
Dec 09, 2024Send us a text
We continue our Krishna Chronicles with Jenny McDougal by telling her about three more avatars of Vishnu.
Jenny and Azure try to guess the only animal form that can take on the first invincible demon. We imagine the monstrous form Vishnu takes to deal with the second demon, and Satish tells the more pleasant story of the third invincible demon who is celebrated in Satish's home state of Kerala.
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Duration: 00:49:52NYMM 19: Krishna returns to Mathura: Krishna Chronicles 4
Nov 25, 2024Send us a text
Jenny McDougal joins us for part 4 of the Krishna Chronicles.
Krishn'a destiny to deal with his tyrannical uncle Kamsa comes a calling.
We tell the story of Krishna and Balarama leaving their old cow herding life behind to return to the nation of his birth, all while Jenny asks the most insightful questions.
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Duration: 00:44:42NYMM 18: Tales of Teenage Krishna: Krishna Chronicles 3
Nov 11, 2024Send us a text
We continue with our Krishna Chronicles, this time with Amy Wielunksi.
Krishna is now old enough to be cowherds and do their part for their beloved village. Krishna continues to safeguard his village from demon after demon, with some help from his thunder thighs brother, Balarama. He then, in quite astounding ways defies a couple of the other gods.
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Duration: 01:10:21NYMM 17: The Invincible Baby: Krishna Chronicles 2
Oct 28, 2024Send us a text
We welcome our good friend Kale Lepak to tell Krishna baby stories.
Krishna baby deals with demon, after demon, after demon,- with each one being vastly different from the others.
We tell the story of 2 of Vishu's different avatars/forms in Hindu Mythology-
Kurma the turtle and Matsya the Fish- and we can't help but notice the parallels to Jesus Christ and expert ark maker, Noah.
S.P. Jayaraj is the creator of the mythic world of Adijari that is the setting of his...
NYMM 16: The Dark One's Lineage: Krishna Chronicles 1
Oct 14, 2024Send us a text
Satish decides that before continuing forward, we should venture back to explore the origin of the enigmatic lord Krishna. Drew Kellum Johnson joins us to discover the origin of the Yadavas. Starting off with two besties who have a falling out after wearing each other's clothes, followed by a king cursed with old age unless he can convince one of his sons to take the curse from him, and finally the prophesy of a heroic birth sends a damaged king on a tailspin of murder and madness.
Let...
NYMM 15: The Fire Born Woman Burning Every Man's Loins.
Aug 18, 2024Send us a text
Today we were happy to have two guests with us! Mystery author Mindy Mejia and our other good friend, clay artist and yoga teacher Jenna Jo Bodling!
Satish really wanted an extra lady at the podcast table to introduce everyone to Draupadi, the dark skinned beauty that every king, prince, warrior and teenage boy wants for themselves - How will the pandavas resolve their desire for one woman?
Before we get to that, Satish tells the story of Arjuna's hot headed encounter with an elf and how that encounter probably helps...
NYMM 14: Demons, Demons, Demons.
Aug 05, 2024Send us a text
Today we welcome our dear friend Andy Blissenbach and tell him all about Bheem's killing, mating, and fathering of demons- It's a wild ride!
Satish comes in making parallels between Andy and Bheema - He is particularly happy to introduce him to the powerhouse Pandava, Azure and Andy set each other off on the literal naming of characters in the epic, and we scratch the surface of some of the dietary wisdom within the Mahabharat.
Which demon fascinated you the most?
Let us know in the com...
NYMM 13: The Roof, the Walls, the Floor- It's all on Fire!
Jul 22, 2024Send us a text
Today we welcome our new friend Lindsay Shimizu and tell her the infamous story of the house of lac - the story that creates the first great divide between the Kauravas and the Pandavas. References to game of thrones, modern politics, and other geekdoms galore as we laugh through an otherwise pretty horrific murder plot. 😬 Azure and Lindsay wonder about the indoor plumbing situation of a tinder box mansion, and Satish struggles to stay on topic when Lindsay reveals she's seen one of his favorite Bollywood movies.
What did you thin...
NYMM 12: A Couple Queer Origins.
Jul 08, 2024Send us a text
Today we are excited to welcome our old friend Kari Kusek to the show. Kari and Azure are taken on a surprise trip back to some of the earliest Mahabharata episode that precedes where we started on episode 1.
We explore 3 (of the many) examples of queerness in Hindu Mythology. Also featuring the moon, some tree spirits, and suddenly having boobs.
What was your favorite Gender twist in this episode?
Kari Kusek is a S.A.C. (A School Assessment Coordinator/ Dean...
Duration: 00:51:28NYMM 11: ‘Why are Teenagers Warring with my Kingdom?’
Jun 24, 2024Send us a text
Aaron Bodling joins us to hear the story of Drupada as he is attacked by the Kuru clan.
Drupada is a good king who has ruled by the wisdom he has gained from his guru, so he has no idea why a bunch of teenagers are leading an army against him. Aaron and Azure love the flashback and different version of Drupada's daughter/son Shikhandi. Satish is thrilled to rediscover Drupada's importance in the Mahabharata, and foreshadows galore with the new characters introduced at the end.
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Duration: 00:52:39NYMM 10: My Arrows are Bigger than Your Arrows.
Jun 10, 2024Send us a text
We welcome Shanan Custer to tell her the story of the exhibition.
Drona wants to show off all he has taught his students, to bring unity to the Kuru clan and dazzle everyone with Arjuna's unparalleled skill. It doesn't go well. ☹️
S.P. Jayaraj is a mythology and mahabharata fanatic and the creator of the mythic world of Adijari that is the setting of his two novels, The Secret of the Zipacna Dragons and Legacy of the Crow. He is also a Creative Life Coach through his bu...
NYMM 09: The Jungle Kid with Mad Skills.
May 27, 2024Send us a text
For this episode we continue our adventure with Nick Mroczek by introducing him to Ekalavya, the forest kid with archery skills that inexplicably are better than Arjuna's. He claims Drona taught him, but what is the real truth? Nick is skeptical of Ekalavya's methods, and Azure is disgusted with Drona's actions to keep his promise to Arjuna.
What do you think of Ekalavya using just his imagination to perfect his archery? Let us know in the comment section of the episode page.
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NYMM 08: The Man Named "Bucket."
May 14, 2024Send us a text
For this episode we welcome Nick Mroczek and introduce him to the pivotal character, Drona. We also meet Kripa and Kripi. ALL of whom were born without mothers! Bizarre right?!?! Nick 'enjoys' all the splurging. Azure loves the name 'Bucket.'
What do you think of Drona so far? Let us know in the comments section of the episode page.
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Nick Mroczek is a singer, composer by night and an IT specialist by...
Duration: 01:04:26NYMM 07: The Man With The Golden Chest.
Apr 29, 2024Send us a text
For this episode we welcome Mike Hallenbeck and tell him the origin story of Karna, one of the Mahabharata's leading characters. We first visit Karna in a previous incarnation and decide he was wearing a magical 'croissant' armor when fighting Nara and Narayana. We explore the caste system of the Mahabharat through Karna's inability to find a teacher, and we question Parashuram's 'lap sleeping' style while hearing about the bizarre flesh eating bug demon eating through Karna.
What do you think about Karna's miserable luck? Does having shiny armor skin m...
NYMM 06: Murderous Cousins and Reptilian Ancestors.
Apr 15, 2024Send us a text
For this episode we welcome childrens book author Peter Pearson and tell him of the Pandavas meeting the Kauravas, and the beginning of the deadly rivalry between Duryodhana and Bheema. We once again dive into the theories of celibacy and brain power, and question why the wives fight for who gets to join Pandu on the funeral pyre. Satish tells the story Bheem roughhousing the kauravas too much. Peter says many things he never thought he would ever say, and Azure loves everything about the trip to the underworld of the river snakes. A...
Duration: 01:29:44NYMM 05: The Five Godly Babies and the Butter Born Boys.
Apr 01, 2024Send us a text
For this episode we welcome writer Evan Kingston and tell him the origin of the Pandavas and the Kauravas. Satish tells the story of his favorite half-celibate, half-sex-crazy couple, Evan is not into buying Vayu's impressiveness because of his own biases against wind, and Azure is proud of Madri's divine threesome.
Which god or goddess would you like to have take you on a romantic spin? Answer in the comments section of the episode page.
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Duration: 01:08:40NYMM 04: Always Blink When Sexing a Sage.
Mar 18, 2024Send us a text
Kate Shuknecht joins us to hear the tragic fate of Vichitravirya, and how Satyavati and Bheeshma argue on how to continue the bloodline. They discover a solution in Satyavati's secret son. Kate is sympathetic to kings and their responsibilities, and Azure, Kate, and Satish wishes Vyasa could have done something to mask his odor before sexy-time. Satish then tells the varying stories of Ghandari and her motivations.
Why do you think Ghandari put on the blindfold? Answer in the comments section of the episode website.
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NYMM 03: The Most Stubborn Man in the Universe.
Mar 03, 2024Send us a text
For this episode we welcome Aaron Fiskradatz and tell him the story of Bheeshma sticking to his vow, even if it means the end of the world. We hear how the powerless princess Amba is as relentless in taking matters into her own hands and is prepared to spend 2 lifetimes to get her revenge. Aaron is not surprised by Bheeshma's 'stick-to-itness.' and loves seeing how the story can be told through multiple perspectives.
Are you team Amba or team Bheeshma? Let us know in the comments of t...
Duration: 01:11:11NYMM 02: The King, His River Queens and the Son Who Gives It All Up.
Feb 19, 2024Send us a text
For this episode we welcome musician Rhiannon Fiskradatz and tell her the story of the tortured King Shantanu who only manages to catch a single break because of his devoted demigod son. Rhiannon needs moments of silence after Ganga seemingly murders her own children, and yells in defense of Bheeshma keeping his heritage.
How surprised were you to here Ganga's reason for her actions?
Let us know in the comments of the episode page at
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Rhiannon is amo...
Duration: 01:07:25NYMM 00: Season 1 trailer
Feb 17, 2024Send us a text
Welcome to the first season of Not Your Mother's Mahabharata! Each episode you will hear Satish P. Jayaraj casually tell stories from the epic Indian work, The Mahabharata to his wife Azure Anderson and a special guest. You, dear listener, are treated to their entertainingly honest first reactions. The conversational approach allows variations of the story to also be told, as well as the chance to pick apart ideas that the Mahabharat brings to the forefront.
The Mahabharata is an epic Indian work that encapsulates a great deal of classic Indian Myt...
NYMM 01: The Old Man and the Young Fish Lady.
Feb 02, 2024Send us a text
In this first episode Satish and Azure welcome Mindy Mejia.
While Satish tells the origin story of Vyasa, the author of the Mahabharata, Mindy and Azure can't help to draw connections to Seinfeld and Twilight. Satish recalls his grandfather telling him the story of how the epic was first written down by Ganesha, and Mindy is fascinated with how Vyasa can negotiate with the god.
Each episode you will hear Satish P. Jayaraj casually tell stories from the epic Indian work, The Mahabharata to his wife Azure Anderson and a...
Duration: 01:06:07