My Thick Accent
‘My Thick Accent’ podcast aims to break the stereotypical moulds the immigrants are asked to fit in by introducing you to the fascinating world of existing and new immigrants from all walks of life. So, stay tuned and let's get to know each other Beneath The Accent!
All episodes of Season 2 are LIVE NOW!
Podcasting since 2022 • 112 episodes
My Thick Accent
Latest Episodes
What Happens When Birthdays Become Checkpoints? | Happy Birthday Gurasis Singh (Host) 🎂
What happens when birthdays transform from celebrations into anxiety-inducing checkpoints? That's the journey I explore in this deeply personal episode, recorded on my birthday, July 9th, 2025.The stark contrast between last year's emot...
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Happy Canada Day 🇨🇦 | Hear How Immigrants Define Canada
What happens when you ask immigrants to describe Canada in just one word? Their responses paint a nuanced portrait of the immigrant experience that goes far beyond simple stereotypes or political talking points."Opportunity" rings out a...
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You Can Leave Home, But It Never Leaves You | Beneath The Accent with Jyoti Grewal [Season 2 Finale (Bonus Wrap-Up)]
What would you tell your 16-year-old self? "Break some rules." And your 60-year-old future self? "It's all okay." These profound bookends of wisdom frame our fascinating "Beneath the Accent" segment, where we dive beneath surface conversations ...
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Whose Story Are You Living? | Beneath The Accent with Rafael Rodrigues
Have you ever considered that the stories in your mind might not be your own? That they could be parasites competing for space in your brain? This fascinating idea comes from Rafael, a Brazilian who's been living in Canada for the past year and...
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Kissing Cheeks and Eating Ducks: Cultural Mixups That Made Me Wiser | Beneath The Accent with Dr. Mahboub Siddiqui
What would you tell your 18-year-old self? For Dr. Siddiqui, the answer comes without hesitation: "Believe in yourself, your intuition, and your passion." This wisdom forms just one thread of the rich tapestry woven throughout our c...
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Fan Mail
“My Thick Accent holds a very special place in my heart. I was listening to the episodes even before I moved to Canada, and as a first-generation immigrant, each episode reassures me that the path I’ve chosen is the right one in every way. I’m deeply grateful to the host for sharing these stories and filling our lives with so much positivity.”
Toronto, Ontario
