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Alphonso PodcastWalk down history with The Deccan ArchiveIn this episode of Alphonso Podcast, I speak with the co-author of "Deccan Illustrated", a history enthusiast and architect who runs The Deccan Archive's Instagram page Sibghat Khan. Sibghat talks about his fascination with Deccan culture, monuments and history in general. In this episode, we have spoken about the myths surrounding Hyderabad, and a bit about Secunderabad history, if you like to listen to more of this please do write to me on my Instagram page @siralphonso.
if you would like to follow The Deccan Archive, you can follow their Instagram page @deccanarchive.
2022-06-1944 min
Alphonso PodcastIn conversation with Arun Aloysius a.ka. Bboy A- GameIn this episode of Alphonso Podcast, my good friend and Hip-Hop dancer/founder of the group Proximity crew from Hyderabad Arun Aloysius, Arun is also known in the Hip-Hop circuit as bBoy A- Game. In this episode, we talk to Arun about his journey to dance form and his experiences performing with his crew, current challenges within the Hyderabad Hip-Hop scene. We also talk about Arun's future goals, and next shows/events.
If you liked this episode, please like and share it with your family and friends. you can follow me on my Instagram id @siralphonso you can connect with A...
2022-06-0428 min
Alphonso PodcastComedy, Caste and Ambedkar in conversation with Sandesh JohnnyIn this episode of Alphonso Podcast, my good friend and fellow stand-up comic from Hyderabad Sandesh Johnny, (Johnny) is also a producer with Radio Mirchi. In this episode, we talk to Johnny about his journey to stand-up comedy, and his experiences on his 2019 road-trip performing across the country.
We also talk about Jhonny's inspiration from "Annihilation of caste" by Dr B.R Ambekar and Dalit representation in pop-culture
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you can connect with Jhonny @johnnykasandesh
2022-05-2742 min
Alphonso PodcastAudiology with Dr Affan GhiyasIn this episode of Alphonso Podcast, my good friend Dr Affan Ghiyas is a licensed audiologist from the USA. We speak about his journey from Hyderabad to Chennai to Saudi to the United States. In this episode, we also talk about the medical field of Audiology how it has evolved over the years, advancements in India and much more about healthy practices to keep ears functioning for a long time.
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2022-05-1240 min
Alphonso PodcastIn conversation with RJ Jayashree on rescue and rehabilitation of dogsJayashree, a radio jokey at FM Rainbow (101.9), is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and providing help to sick, injured, and abused domestic animals, a majority of them being dogs. Jayashree is a frequent visitor at Blue Cross during weekends, BCH team and the PFA (People for animals), and HSI (Humane society international) conduct workshops and training sessions with doctors regarding first aid, and technical rescues, and dealing with emergency cases.
Hope you like this episode, if do like please provide your rating with stars and please feel free to share this episode with friends and family.
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2022-05-0333 min
Alphonso PodcastTravel Encyclopedia- Mohan Somnath sharing this stories across Europe and IndiaIn this episode of Alphonso Podcast, we have Mohan Somnath who is a good friend, ex-colleague and most importantly a travel encyclopedia. Mohan over the last decade has travelled through the length and breath of India, he visited over 28 countries in Europe. In this episode, he shares some of his experiences travelling and also shares some tips for effective travel planning.
So come join us on this journey with Mohan
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you can follow our host Ashwin on Instagram @siralphonso and our guest Mohan on F...
2022-04-0726 min
Alphonso PodcastWrestleMania 38, Undertaker Hall of Fame and much more about WWE with Ashok KhatriIn this episode of Alphonso Podcast, we have Ashok Khatri who is one of the rising stand-up comedians in India, currently, Ashok performs in Hyderabad. Over the last few years, Ashok has excelled as a stand-up comedian and producer. He has been a regular feature at most lineup shows and opening acts for some of the biggest names for stand-up comedy in the country.
Ashok has been an avid viewer of WWF and then WWE, in this episode he shares a lot of insights, and opinions about Wrestlemania matches for 2022 and overall trends and topics on WWE. H...
2022-04-0338 min
Alphonso PodcastRandom riffing about comedy, covid and economics with Kritarth JhaThis episode is our longer format of the podcast where your host Ashwin chats with a guest on many random topics.
In this episode we speak to Kritarth Jha, aspiring development economist, sometimes stand up comic and always long covid suffered who sometimes likes to make up words. If you're in need of a one-line blurb here it is for the podcast.
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you can follow our host Ashwin on Instagram @siralphonso and our guest Kritarth @kritjha
2022-03-261h 16
Alphonso PodcastOur conversation with Vlogger, Youtuber Kabir Khan aka Kabir_vlogsIf you watch Big Boss Telugu or follow its latest news then you would have definitely seen his youtube videos covering the grand welcome of contestants from Big Boss house, interacting with them. In this episode of Alphonso Podcast, Ashwin and Guru speak with Kabir to learn about his journey to vlogging for showbiz and his fame among big boss fans.
Hope you liked this episode, if you do like please hit follow on Spotify and rate us.
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you can follow guru @guru_chandrasekhar
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2022-03-2437 min
Alphonso PodcastOur conversation with ace cyclist and youtuber - Sai a.k.a Tillu VlogsIn this episode of Alphonso podcast, we speak with Sai aka Tillu or as youtube audience know Tillu Vlogs. Tillu has been cycling for over 2 years and has travelled over 11,000 kilometres, he was also part of the group which cycled from Kashmir to Kanyakumari over a span of 24 days. We speak about cycling, his adventures through cycling and much more. Hope you liked this episode, if you do like please hit follow on Spotify and rate us.
you can follow me on Instagram @siralphonso
you can follow guru @guru_chandrasekhar
you can follow o...
2022-03-1240 min
Entertainment Talkies with Ashwin"Picasso" a movie which stands true to its nameOn this episode of "Entertainment talkies with Ashwin" I speak about my movie experience on this feel good marathi movie currently streaming on amazon prime. I speak about relationship and transformation of Gandharav (son) played by Samay and Pandurang (father) played by award winning actor Prasad Oak, in this podcast we also throw some light on the Dashavatari theatre art form which is been in existence since 1200 A.D in konkan cost of Maharashtra where this movie is set.
Do watch this movie, currently streaming on amazon prime and let me know how you felt.
2021-03-2009 min
Entertainment Talkies with AshwinDrishyam 2 "Sequel better than the original"In this episode of Entertainment talkies with Ashwin, we speak about the Malayalam movie "Drishyam 2" released in 2021 featuring Mohan lal, Meena and other powerful star cast with our good friend Ashwin Nair. In this episode we speak about the Drishyam universe created by writer/ director Jeethu Joesph, how this movie tricks the audience every scene and much more.
If you like our podcast, please follow us on Spotify and on Instagram @alphonsopodcast.
You can also follow our guest to the podcast Ashwin Nair @ashwinskn
2021-02-2141 min
Entertainment Talkies with AshwinIn conversation with Stand-up comic 'Rajasekhar Mammidanna'In this episode of Entertainment talkie we speak with Hyderabad's famous stand-up comic par Rajasekhar or as his fans call him 'Raja'. We speak about his his latest special 'A love letter to mom' which due to release on youtube this month, Raja also speak about evolution of digital stand-up comedy during pandemic and many other topics.
You can follow me on my Instagram handle @alphonsopodcast
2021-02-1324 min
Entertainment Talkies with AshwinMail 'a nostalgic ride to early 90's'This episode of Entertainment talkies with Ashwin, we speak about the movie 'Mail' released in 2021 featuring Priyadarshini, Harshith Reddy and other powerful star cast. In this episode we speak our journey through early days on internet, how we behaved as society, what were something fooling us back then, what were some myths related to computer. This podcast we speak these and much more.
If you like our podcast, please follow us on Spotify and on Instagram @alphonsopodcast
2021-02-0708 min
Alphonso PodcastLet's learn about 'Sneha Hastham' a cancer awareness NGO from HyderabadIn this episode of Alphonso Podcast we have with us executive director of NGO Sneha Hastham which works on cancer awareness programs across Hyderabad and districts around it. In this podcast Father K. Jaya Pratap(executive director) shares some insights on the role of Sneha Hastam in awareness programs and also their parent body Hyderabad Archdiocese Social Society Service (HASSS) body.
To know more about Sneha Hastam , you can contact them on Facebook at "Sneha Hastam" also do reach to HASSS. org to know more.
You can follow me on @alphonsopodcast on Instagram
2021-01-3023 minEntertainment Talkies with Ashwin'Tandav' Web-series experience featuring Ashwin NairIn this podcast Ashwin Alphonso and Ashwin Nair will be sharing their experiences around the web series 'Tandav' featuring Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Zeeshan Ayyub and other renowned actors from Bollywood.
Both Ashwin's speak about the drawbacks , controversy and many other topics related to this web-series.
Sit back and listen up :)
2021-01-2334 minEntertainment Talkies with AshwinGreen Book - Movie Experience with AshwinThis weeks podcast I speak about my movie experience on the movie Green Book released in the year 2018 directed by Peter Farrelly. It is a biography of American Jazz piano player Don Shirley and his chauffer during a journey to the south of United States for a touring concerts.
I speak about my experience on this movie, about African-American culture, oppressions of African-Americans in early 19th century.
2021-01-0910 minEntertainment Talkies with AshwinSylvie's Love - Movie ExperienceIn this podcast I share my movie experience on the movie Sylvie's Love released on 23 Dec, 2020 featuring Tessa Thomson. In the podcast I share about my observations from the movie. If you feedback or some message on the podcast please feel to write to me on themazaakfactory@gmail.com also reach out to me on @Siralphonso
2020-12-2908 min
Alphonso Podcast2020 Things that caught our attentionThis episode of Alphonso podcast features some of Hyderabad's famous comics Bhavneet, Anurag, Shakil and Ashwin. They speak about the 2020 year that went by and all the incidents that were funny and interesting from India and across the globe. If you are interested in funny wind up of 2020 this podcast is for you.
2020-12-1254 minEntertainment Talkies with Ashwin" Jallikattu" India's official submission to OscarsIn this podcast for Entertainment talkies with Ashwin, we speak about India's official submission to Oscars "Jallikattu". Podcast also features Ashwin Nair. We speak about the reason why movie was nominated, the story, success of Malayalam movies over the years and in particular our experience of this movie.
2020-12-0533 minEntertainment Talkies with AshwinDelhi Crime web series experience featuring ShubhamThis edition of podcast features Delhi comic Shubham Shandilya with Ashwin, they speak about the International Emmy award winning web series "Delhi Crime" directed by Riche Mehta which is based on true incident of gruesome rape and murder of Nirbhaya in 2012.
This podcast talk about the the situation on Delhi in 2012 after the incident and also speaks of some important characters in the web series.
2020-11-2830 minEntertainment Talkies with AshwinMiddle Class Melodies movie experience with AshwinThis weeks movie experience is on the feel good yet ambitious movie "Middle Class Melodies" featuring Anand Deverkonda and Varsha Bollama. In this episode shares his movie experience of this movie, explains his take on entrepreneurship locally. Movie is currently streaming on Amazon prime, do watch it this week for a feel good experience.
2020-11-2109 minEntertainment Talkies with AshwinSoorarai pottru movie experience featuring Ashwin NairIn this episode of Entertainment talkies with Ashwin ft Ashwin Nair we are talking about our movie experience on Soorari pottru featuring Surya, Aparna Balamurali and Paresh Rawal. Listen to this podcast where Ashwin & Ashwin Nair breakdown the important aspects from this beautiful biopic
2020-11-1526 min
Alphonso PodcastAlphonso Podcast with Rituraj on "Trump regime and it's after effects on world"Rituraj is a editor/camera operator for Te Ao Maori News, he is currently based out of New Zealand. In this podcast we will be talking about Trump's policies and its effects on world politics, economy and relations at large.
2020-11-1426 minEntertainment Talkies with AshwinMiss India movie experience with AshwinIn this podcast Ashwin will talk about his movie experience on the movie Miss India, released on Netflix on November 4th. Movie experience Ashwin shares his take away's from the movie.
If you interested to know more listen to the podcast and also please feel free to share your feedback on @Siralphonso on Instagram
2020-11-0608 minEntertainment Talkies with AshwinColour Photo movie experience with AshwinThis episode Ashwin will be sharing his experience of the telugu movie Colour Photo, if you have watched the movie or not watched the movie yet, this podcast is for you. Mind you this not a movie review this is just a podcast of sharing experience, let's keep it simple :)
Let me know what you think of this podcast on Instagram @siraplhonso
2020-11-0108 min
Alphonso PodcastIn this episode of Alphonso podcast we speak with Varun Abhiram who is a photographer from HydOn this podcast Varun shares in experiences traveling different parts of the country and many other countries'. His passion for photography and Varun also shares some tips for budding travel photographers.
2020-07-2739 min
Alphonso PodcastIn this edition of Alphonso podcast Ashwin speaks with Malini Charles who is a wood artistMalini is a wood artist and has been producing some great piece of work on wood over the years. Through this podcast we are understanding Malini's inspiration, challenges and future projects. You can follow Malini's page on 'Meraki by Malini' on Instagram
2020-07-0632 min
Alphonso PodcastOur guest for the podcast is stand-up comic, writer and a movie reviewer with FC south Hriday RanjanHriday speaks with us about his love for movies, future of cinema admist lockdown and gives a sneak peak into his movie reviewing process.
2020-06-0823 min
Alphonso PodcastOur guest for this podcast is musician, composer, rapper and a artist manager Melvin MalcolmAt the age of 29 Melvin decides to quit his job and to get back to his first love music. We speak more about his challenges, projects and outlook for future. Special rap cover of Divine has been specially rapped by Melvin for us.
2020-06-0527 min
Alphonso PodcastOur guest for this week's podcast is Divya Praneetha who runs Ngo 'Help 4 Helpless'Divya shares her calling to take up social service, her challenges and how she has impacted lives of numerous migrants and poor living in the city during the lockdown period.
2020-05-3021 min
Alphonso PodcastOur guest for this week's podcast is Marshal Michael who is a sports nutritionist, personal trainerIn this episode we speak with Marshal to know his journey to become ace personal trainer and brand athlete for Fastandup_India, we also speak about fitness industry and some tips to be fit during lockdown.
2020-05-2323 min
Alphonso PodcastOur guest to the podcast is Stand-up comic, Actor Mayank ParakhMayank speaks with Ashwin on acting and standup comedy. Mayank has acted in web series Lakho may ek, Phone-a- friend, Mayank also acted in movie Goodchari.
2020-05-1629 min
Alphonso PodcastHi, I am Stand up comic, producer and writer, in this podcast I speak with social media influencersIn this podcast I speak with Vishal Fernandez who is a blogger, columnist for Food & Travel. Vishal shares his journey and also share some tips for budding bloggers. Hope you enjoy this podcast.
2020-05-0923 min