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Tea Kadai BenchuYouTube's censor policy and alpha male philosophers (Andrew Tate, Jordan Peterson etc) - TKB Live 42In this episode, we wanted to catch up with you guys and address a few things that were on our minds. We naturally wanted to talk about YouTube's regressive censoring policies, and along with that, we discuss the rise of "Alpha male gurus" and what it has come to mean to be a man in the 21st century and how both of these topics intersect in an unexpected Venn diagram.
Timestamps:
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:03:52) - YouTube’s new censorship policies
00:09:10 - Men and purpose
00:25:26 - Corruption of purpose for the promise of the future
00:39:35 - Women need to be fighters and also ski...2023-02-151h 52
Tea Kadai BenchuShifty from TempleMonkeys : Cancel culture, freedom of expression, and social media- TKB Live 41Today we talk to Santhosh (Shifty) from @TempleMonkeys about archiving your work on social media how it affects you, and the legacy it leaves you. Freedom of expression that an artist has today. And, of course, cinema!2022-12-302h 10
Tea Kadai BenchuTalking to Raja from @cinema_paiyan - TKB Live 40Today we speak to Raja from @cinema_paiyan on Instagram about his love of cinema, how it's being consumed today and, of course, his editing journey!2022-11-202h 24
Tea Kadai BenchuIs democracy actually worth it? - Q&A TKB Live #9In today's episode, we actually wanted to do a Q&A through our Instagram stories. Unfortunately, we got only one valid response 🥰 so we decided to talk about what happens when we give a massive responsibility to the general public and they don't come through, democracy ✌️2022-11-121h 07
Tea Kadai BenchuAngi Clothing - TKB Live 38Today we talk to Angi clothing founder Raghav and head of design Srivatsav about their brand. About how they're trying to take fashion and Tamil to the international stage, and as usual, a lot more! 2022-10-222h 28
Tea Kadai Benchu100k followers in less than a year! ft. Fitness influencer Santhosh Prem - TKB Live 37Today we speak to Santhosh Prem about his journey as a content creator and a fitness enthusiast. How he got started, what are some of the unexpected side effects of his success and how he keeps going on to reach new heights.2022-08-221h 51
Tea Kadai BenchuThoughts on Vikram #OthaPathukalam ft. Koni - TKB Live 36Today we catch up Koni after he watched Vikram 7 times, we ask him why, what he liked about the movie. In the other corner Aadhi hated the movie, did his best not to walk out the cinema. So we decided to say "Otha Pathukalam" and have a high quality conversation of the likes on Republic TV on the nations most important issue—Vikram.2022-06-152h 38
Tea Kadai BenchuSpeaking to Big FM's RJ Miruthula - TKB Live 34In this episode we speak to RJ Miruthula, she shares her journey in the world of media in the form of radio and how its impacted her life. We talk about the similarities and differences between podcasting and traditional radio broadcasting, how it impacts the people listening, the ability to share your opinions on each platform with them and what the future holds for both.2022-05-021h 21
Tea Kadai BenchuMaavilai: Democratising architecture in Tamil ft. Kaushik - TKB Live 33Today we speak to Kaushik founder of Maavilai, an organisation trying to democratise architecture in simple to understand Tamil. With a philosophy on the lines of—housing like food is a need so like cooking the essentials of architecture must be easily accessible. We speak about how they got together as a team, how they feel they have impacted the space and what are their next steps!2022-04-171h 20
Tea Kadai BenchuDashamakan documentary filmmaker Madhan US Kumar - TKB Live 32Today we have a fun talk with documentary filmmaker/journalist Madhan US Kumar (@mediakaaraan), about his journey, what new age news is and organic framing.2022-04-081h 32
Tea Kadai Benchu"REFRAMED" Exhibition Photographer Palanikumar - TKB Live 31Today we speak to Photographer Palanikumar about his efforts in teaching children photography and a recent exhibition by his students in Chennai "REFRAMED". He shares his experiences through his documentary journey, his interactions with the communities he's photographed and told stories about, such as a mannual scavenging community in Madurai.
Palanikumar's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chempkumar/
People's Archives of Rural India: https://ruralindiaonline.org/en/articles/life-of-my-mother---in-the-light-of-a-lamppost/
TKB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teakadaibenchu/2022-03-101h 17
Tea Kadai BenchuSpeaking to a board member of TN Transgender Welfare Board: M. Nila - TKB Live 29Today we speak to Nila, a board member of the Tamil Nadu Transgender Welfare Board. She shares her journey of coming out, tackling the discrimination she has faced and how she started her Pharm Foundation which aims to provide healthcare, employment and education to the transgender community and beyond.
Instagram: @teakadaibenchu2022-02-241h 37
Tea Kadai BenchuTalking IPL auctions and more ft. Koni - TKB Live 30In this episode we speak to Koni a fellow CSK fan, and cricket nerd. We discuss the IPL auctions, our thoughts on Chennai’s picks and the interesting incidents that happened there.
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/teakadaibenchu2022-02-132h 05
Tea Kadai BenchuHow Kamal Hassan could've changed TN politics - TKB Shorts 15Today we talk about the recent drama that's fallen upon us from Makkal Needhi Maiam and the prospects of Kamal Hassan as politician for Tamil Nadu.2021-05-2910 min
Tea Kadai BenchuThe Mask Podu Song - TKB Live 28 ft. KishoreToday we talk to one of the members behind the Mask Podu song that is raising awareness on masking up.
Watch the music video here: https://youtu.be/DPMaplC64982021-05-2414 min
Tea Kadai BenchuHigh quality modern Tamil documentaries and journalism ft. Aparna Ganesan - TKB Live 27Today we talk with Aparna Ganesan from @AsiavilleTamil a Chennai based media startup. We talk about the high quality Tamil journalistic documentaries she works on- the challenges she faces, and what is the digital landscape like.2021-05-0126 min
Tea Kadai BenchuRedefining and Bringing Tamil to this Generation ft. Urue Design Studio - TKB Live 26Today we speak to Aravind and Mahesh from Urue Design Studio, they work on graphic design and calligraphy projects and products to bring Tamil literature to masses with today's sensibilities.2021-03-2955 min
Tea Kadai BenchuArtist who painted the Indhira Nagar Station Mural - TKB Live 25Today we are speaking to Raghu Pathy who is one of the artist who painted the amazing mural on the facade of Indhira Gandhi Station.2021-03-2040 min
Tea Kadai BenchuTalking Music and Sangam Kaalam Instruments: Othasevuru and Uru Instruments - TKB 24Today we talk to Tharun Sekar and Pravekha Ravichandran from Othasevuru about their musical journey and about Uru which is an establishment that makes custom instruments and works on reviving old instruments from India.2021-02-2634 min
Tea Kadai BenchuSpeaking with the team behind the MGR podcast! - TKB Live 23Today we speak with the behind the MGR podcast on Spotify! They tell us how it came to be and what they learnt from making it.
Listen to it on Spotify here2021-02-1458 min
Tea Kadai BenchuWhy is India’s history and culture so misunderstood? - TKB Live 21This episode we talk to @voicesofbhakti from Instagram, and find out about the lesser known yet common aspects of our culture2021-02-0546 min
Tea Kadai BenchuThe Fox and the Grapefruit - TKB Shorts #15Today we try something new with animated short stories hope you like it!2021-02-0206 min
Tea Kadai BenchuWhat teachers have learnt from Online School? - TKB Live #20Today we talk to Poorvesh's tuition teacher Pragadeesh, who is now a college lecturer. He share his insights from this year of online teaching and what he think is the future of education after this.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teakadaibenchu/2020-12-301h 13
Tea Kadai BenchuDrugs: Psychedelics - TKB Live #19Today we're talking to Sike about Psychedelics, we talk about its influence on society in the past, and the present. How it might be the cure to a lot of mental illnesses and even how it might help us hack our brain.
Instagram: http://instagram.com/teakadaibenchu/2020-12-211h 43
Tea Kadai BenchuWhy are farmers protesting? - TKB Shorts #13Today we explore the 3 farmers bill that was passed in the Rajaya Sabha. The manner in which they were passed and the merit of the bills itself.2020-12-0721 min
Tea Kadai BenchuTalking Indie Music with Tenma (Casteless Collective) - TKB Live #18This episode we talk musician Tenma about indie music, his entry into cinema and dopamine detoxing.
Get the official by DMing: https://www.instagram.com/dravidam_official/ Use "TKB" and get a discount on your order!
TKB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teakadaibenchu/2020-11-021h 51
Tea Kadai BenchuVijay Sethupathi NOT in Muttiah Muralitharan 800 movie - TKB Shorts #14Today we explore the issue with the 800 movie, and recent developments with regards to Muttiah Muralitharan's press releases.
Instagram: http://instagram.com/teakadaibenchu/2020-10-1912 minTea Kadai BenchuTRP Scandal, Tanishq ad and Toxic Television - TKB Live #17This episode we explore the recent TRP Scandal, the coinciding Ad pulls by Bajaj and Parle the Tanishq Ad controversy. We try answering what power is the of advertising and the responsibility of advertisers.
Instagram: http://instagram.com/teakadaibenchu/2020-10-1957 minTea Kadai BenchuSave Journalism ft. Andreas van de Laar - TKB Live #16Our first episode on save journalism, this episode we documentary film maker Andreas van de Laar to talk about alternative journalism and the state of journalism and its future.2020-10-0458 minTea Kadai BenchuTheology for Atheists - TKB Live #15We will be talking about our faith (or lack there of) but also take sometime to appreciate it! We also dive into journey into atheism and how God didn't gift Poorvesh a Xbox.2020-10-011h 29
Tea Kadai BenchuHistory of Hindi Imposition #HindiTheriyathuPoda - TKB Shorts #12This episode we explore the history behind Hindi Imposition, Hindi as a language, and if India needs a national language.2020-09-2616 min
Tea Kadai BenchuCelebrating SPB - Tea Kadai BenchuThank you SPB 💛2020-09-2508 minTea Kadai BenchuUrban Wildlife - Pets: ft. Hotel For Dogs, Cyndia Bharath | TKB Live #14Today we discuss pets and urban wildlife and how they're treated, the darker sides of the breeding industry and indie dogs!2020-09-231h 55Tea Kadai BenchuMental Health ft. The Banyan - TKB Live #13This episode we explore and introduce mental health and the equalities involved, we speak to the members of The Banyan a organisation that's dedicated to providing mental health support for those in need in India.2020-09-151h 42
Tea Kadai BenchuWhy is Chennai Gethu? Pt.2 ft. Madras Inherited - TBK Shorts #11We talk Chennai culture, bus rides and let you in on super secret underrated places in enga ooru Madras!2020-09-1037 min
Tea Kadai BenchuWhy is Chennai Gethu? ft. Madras Inherited - TBK Shorts #11We talk Chennai culture, bus rides and let you in on super secret underrated places in enga ooru Madras!2020-09-1034 min
Tea Kadai BenchuKannada Movies, Ola Helicopters and Sambar ft. Bob Talks - TKB Shorts #10 Pt 2Today we talk to Samyukhtha Sunil from the Bob Talks podcast! She shares experiences with the infamous Bengaluru traffic, talks about the state of Kannada in the land and also recounts her time living in namma ooru Chennai!2020-08-2531 min
Tea Kadai BenchuBangalore Traffic, 3am YouTube Videos and Raja vs Rahman ft. Bob Talks - TKB Shorts #10Today we talk to Samyukhtha Sunil from the Bob Talks podcast! She shares experiences with the infamous Bengaluru traffic, talks about the state of Kannada in the land and also recounts her time living in namma ooru Chennai!2020-08-2337 min
Tea Kadai BenchuSome epic shit went down: Big Tech Pt6 - TKB Shorts #9.5So well, we're back. Some epic shit has gone down.2020-08-2017 min
Tea Kadai BenchuCelebrating DhoniThanks Thala 💛2020-08-1607 min
Tea Kadai BenchuWho runs the world (Amazon): Big Tech Pt5 - TKB Shorts #9Welcome to this new mini-series TKB Shorts where we explore Big Tech. and how it's affecting society. This episode let's find out: How Amazon runs the world!2020-08-1429 min
Tea Kadai BenchuDoes Google own the Internet??? Big tech pt.4 - TBK Shorts #9Welcome to this new mini-series TKB Shorts where we explore Big Tech. and how it's affecting society. This episode let's find out: Does Google own the Internet???2020-08-1135 min
Tea Kadai BenchuIs it illegal for Facebook to own Instagram? Big Tech. Pt 3 - TKB Shorts #8Welcome to this new mini-series TKB Shorts where we explore Big Tech. and how it's affecting society. This episode let's find out: Should Facebook own Instagram?2020-08-0720 min
Tea Kadai BenchuWhy Spotify hates Apple: Big Tech. Pt2 - TKB Shorts #7Welcome to this new mini-series TKB Shorts where we explore Big Tech. and how it's affecting society. This episode let's find out: How Apple maybe could be a monopoly and have bullid Spotify.2020-08-0519 min
Tea Kadai BenchuBig Tech: Enter the Madness Pt. 1 - TKB Shorts #6Welcome to this new mini-series TKB Shorts where we explore Big Tech. and how it's affecting society. This episode let's find out: How we got here?2020-08-0523 minTea Kadai BenchuStruggles of an artist Pt. 2 - TKB Live ft. Rheyea, Varun, Noisyhouse and RahulThe season finale of TKB live 1, we explore the struggles of an artist. What it means to be an artist and what their role in society is. We ask them what it is like to be an artist today, and how their industry has treated them.2020-07-292h 31Tea Kadai BenchuStruggles of an artist - TKB Live ft. Huyana, Sarjun, Vedesh and KrishnaThe season finale of TKB live 1, we explore the struggles of an artist. What it means to be an artist and what their role in society is. We ask them what it is like to be an artist today, and how their industry has treated them.2020-07-292h 43Tea Kadai BenchuCOVID-19: The Human Story - Tea Kadai Benchu Live #11This episode Aadhi and Poorvesh explore the more human side story of this pandemic and lockdown. We have Sri Adithiya and Adhithiya Sriram to talk about their experience of testing positive. Then, Sulthan and Moe act about their activism efforts of feeding the underprivileged during these trying times.2020-07-232h 12
Tea Kadai BenchuT Kurals #13 - Tea Kadai BenchuKural 13:
விண்இன்று பொய்ப்பின் விரிநீர் வியனுலகத்து
உள்நின்று உடற்றும் பசி.
Couplet Explanation:
If the cloud, withholding rain, deceive (our hopes) hunger will long distress the sea-girt spacious world
Transliteration(Tamil to English):
ViN indru Poippin Virineer Viyanulakaththu
uLnhin Rudatrum pasi2020-07-2004 min
Tea Kadai BenchuT Kurals #12 - Tea Kadai BenchuKural 12:
துப்பார்க்குத் துப்பாய துப்பாக்கித் துப்பார்க்குத்
துப்பாய தூஉம் மழை.
Couplet Explanation:
Rain produces good food, and is itself food
Transliteration(Tamil to English):
Thuppaarkkuth Thuppaaya Thuppaakkith Thuppaarkkuth
Thuppaaya Thoou Mazhai2020-07-1904 min
Tea Kadai BenchuT Kurals #11 - Tea Kadai BenchuKural 11:
துப்பார்க்குத் துப்பாய துப்பாக்கித் துப்பார்க்குத்
துப்பாய தூஉம் மழை.
Couplet Explanation:
Rain produces good food, and is itself food
Transliteration(Tamil to English):
Thuppaarkkuth Thuppaaya Thuppaakkith Thuppaarkkuth
Thuppaaya Thoou Mazhai2020-07-1803 min
Tea Kadai BenchuT Kurals #10 - Tea Kadai Benchu10. பிறவிப் பெருங்கடல் நீந்துவர் நீந்தார்
இறைவன் அடி சேராதார்.
piRavip peruN^kaDal n^In^dhuvar n^In^dhAr
iRaivan aDi cErAdhAr.2020-07-1705 min
Tea Kadai BenchuT Kurals #9 - Tea Kadai BenchuKural 9:
கோளில் பொறியில் குணமிலவே
தாளை வணங்காத்
kOLil poRiyil guNamilavE eNguNaththAn
thALai vaNaN^gAth thalai.2020-07-1604 min
Tea Kadai BenchuThirukkural - T Kurals #8Kural 8:
அறவாழி அந்தணன் தாள் சேர்ந்தார்க்கு அல்லால்
பிறவாழி நீந்தல் அரிது
aRavAzi an^thaNan thAL cErn^dhArkku allAl
piRavAzi n^In^dhal aridhu.2020-07-1506 min
Tea Kadai BenchuThirukkural - T Kurals #7Kural 7:
தனக்கு உவமை இல்லாதான் தாள் சேர்ந்தார்க்கு அல்லால்ம
னக்கவலை மாற்றல் அரிது.
Transliteration:
thanakku uvamai illAdhAn thAL Ern^dhArkku allAl
manakkavalai mARRal aridhu.2020-07-1405 minTea Kadai BenchuCensorship - Tea Kadai Benchu Live #10This episode is about *********. Poorvesh and aadhi talk about their opinions on censorship, free speech and it's impact in the information age. We have Bryan from China to about his perspective first hand on censorship and what happening there. Kevin, a law student talks about the state of censorship in India.2020-07-132h 45
Tea Kadai BenchuThirukkural - T Kurals #6Kural 6;
பொறிவாயில் ஐந்தவித்தான் பொய்தீர் ஒழுக்க
நெறிநின்றார் நீடு வாழ்வார்.
poRivAyil ain^dhaviththAn poythIr ozukka
n^eRin^inRAr n^IDu vAzvAr.2020-07-1204 min
Tea Kadai BenchuThirukkural - T Kural #5Kural 5:
இருள்சேர் இருவினையும் சேரா இறைவன்
பொருள்சேர் புகழ்புரிந்தார் மாட்டு.
iruLsaer iruvinaiyum saeraa iRaivan
PoruLsaer Pukazhpurindhaar Maattu2020-07-0805 min
Tea Kadai BenchuThirukkural - T Kural #4Kural 4:
வேண்டுதல் வேண்டாமை இலானடி சேர்ந்தார்க்கு
யாண்டும் இடும்பை இல.
VaeNduthal VaeNdaamai ilaanati saerndhaarkku
YaaNtum idumpai ila2020-07-0705 min
Tea Kadai BenchuThirukkural - T Kural #3Kural 3:
மலர்மிசை ஏகினான் மாணடி சேர்ந்தார்
நிலமிசை நீடுவாழ் வார்.
Malarmisai Ekinaan MaaNati saerndhaar
nilamisai needuvaazh Vaar2020-07-0603 minTea Kadai BenchuCaste - Tea Kadai Benchu #9This episode Aadhi and Poorvesh discuss caste. We talk about its origins, current state and how it has shaped society. We have 4 guests, Maitreyi, Siddarth, Abishek, and Aldrin - each with their unique insight into the matter. We finish with an excellent piece of writing by Aldrin, that you don't want to miss!2020-07-063h 01
Tea Kadai BenchuJeyaraj and Fenix (Police Brutality) - Shorts #5In this episode we discuss the events that took place in the custodial murder of Jeyaraj and Fenix. We give our thoughts on the incident and reaction that followed2020-07-0537 min
Tea Kadai BenchuThirukkural - T Kural #2Kural 2:
கற்றதனால் ஆய பயனென்கொல் வாலறிவன்
நற்றாள் தொழாஅர் எனின்.
Katradhanaal aaya Payanen kol VaalaRivan
natraal Thozhaaar enin2020-07-0504 min
Tea Kadai BenchuIntroducing T Kurals - T Kural #0Introducing our new daily series about the Thirukkural.2020-07-0519 min
Tea Kadai BenchuThirukkural - T Kural #1Kural 1:
அகர முதல எழுத்தெல்லாம் ஆதி
பகவன் முதற்றே உலகு.
agara Mudhala ezhuththellaam aadhi
Pakavan Mudhatre ulaku2020-07-0504 minTea Kadai BenchuTamil - Tea Kadai Benchu Live #8This episode Aadhi and Poorvesh discuss Tamil, along with special guests Jasim and Zain. They speak about the state of the language, its past and future. From Sangam literature to writing Tamil using the English script, it's a broad discussion that tries to remain as factual as possible and acknowledge when it's reaching further to keep it healthy.
We also launch our new series T Kurals - a daily Thirukkural show that will start airing from next week!2020-06-292h 05
Tea Kadai BenchuEkalaivan - Shorts #4In this episode of Tea Kadai Benchu Shorts Aadhi and Poorvesh discuss the story of Ekalaivan from the Mahabharatham. They discuss society's inhibition to share knowledge and draw interesting parallels to the story of Michael Faraday.2020-06-2512 minTea Kadai BenchuFeminism - Tea Kadai Benchu Live #7A rather exciting episode where complex ideas were discussed. We have 3 excellent guests on board for today's episode. Thanushah a passionate feminist who works with Girl Up, a United Nations Foundation organisation, Ashwin someone who believes in gender equality but has reservations about the Feminist movements, and Shania a student of politics and media discusses some the further-reaching feminist theories.
Towards the end, Aadhi and Poorvesh discuss feminism in India and the revolutionary Periyar E.V Ramasamy.2020-06-232h 29
Tea Kadai BenchuNewton vs Leibniz: Calculus Controversy - Shorts #3In this episode, Aadhi and Poorvesh discuss the controversial discovery of calculus and explore the Newton vs Leibniz brawl.2020-06-1721 minTea Kadai BenchuDrugs - Tea Kadai Benchu Live #6This episode we explore drugs from caffeine to coke. We have Arif Nabeel's thoughts on drugs, his expert knowledge(especially with marijuana), and Sai Praveen’s take for the other side of the coin.2020-06-152h 35
Tea Kadai BenchuThiruvanamalai - Tea Kadai Benchu Shorts #2We discuss the story of thiruvanamalai and the virtue of sportsmanship and honesty.
And maybe a potentially a new idea for the show?2020-06-1012 minTea Kadai BenchuCartoons - Tea Kadai Benchu #5This episode we look back at iconic TV shows from our childhood with plenty of guests, freaking out because of all the nostalgia. This one is definitely a wholesome episode :)2020-06-071h 33
Tea Kadai BenchuMulaiku Ther Kudutha Paari - Tea Kadai Benchu Shorts #1This is a new format that we're exploring, short episodes that are audio exclusives. This episode we discuss the "mulaiku ther kudutha paari" story and talk nature and deforestation.2020-06-0418 minTea Kadai BenchuCreators and creatives - Tea Kadai Benchu #4In this episode of Tea Kadai Benchu Aadhi and Poorvesh Talk about creators and creatives. From the question of what is a creation and who are these people that create. To the wider impact these creators have because of their creations or sometimes just because certain people are these creators. We have a special guest appearances from Aldrin and Rahul, joined via Instagram live.2020-05-292h 24Tea Kadai BenchuMusic - Tea Kadai Benchu #3This episode Aadhi and Poorvesh talk music - Raja to Rahaman, where is Kollywood music heading and with multiple guests through their Instagram live sessions!
A special cameo from Meghana who goes into their music journey, what they think needs to happen for Tamil to gain cultural relevance and a lot more!2020-05-172h 54Tea Kadai BenchuMovies - Tea Kadai Benchu #2This episode Aadhi and Poorvesh talk movies - first memory of watching them, Kollywood to Nolanwood and with multiple guests through their Instagram live sessions!
A special cameo from Karthik "from twitter" a thivara Thalapathy Vijay fan, discusses Bigil, what's wrong with today's mass heros and how to appreciate them amongst its flaws.2020-05-142h 46