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Our Last Week (New Season)Celebrities vs Civilians. Chivalry vs. Revolving Doors.What’s the difference between a Bollywood celeb and tech exec. Old ways of communication vs. new, singalongs at rock concerts And how to hold a revolving door open.
2024-02-0526 min
What The Hell Navya - Season 2Who Makes The World Go Round?It’s time to catch up with the thrilling trio! Watch & listen to Navya Naveli Nanda take the couch with her fiery nani Jaya Bachchan and her idealistic mother Shweta Nanda as they catch up on what they’ve been up to in the past year and chat about women at work. From being at the forefront of their careers to being the CEOs of their homes. But things are not all hunky-dory as they also get into the distance that needs to be covered and the real challenges that working women face.
2024-02-0121 minOur Last Week (New Season)Wedding Woes. English Identity. Deadly Snacks.Anuvab advises Kunaal to come out of the (podcast) closet. The duo complain about gifts and transactions that take place at an Indian wedding.
2024-01-3025 min
What The Hell Navya - Season 2Season 2 - We are BACK!What The Hell Navya is BACK with a brand new season. 2024-01-2901 minOur Last Week (New Season)But how did the elephant get into the room?The duo discuss if violence is a good way to get people's attention, who does the small logistics of big events and why are planes landing from the clouds into the clouds.
2024-01-2333 minOur Last Week (New Season)Pull or Push: Cancel or OKKunaal zones out infront of Anuvab making the duo realise that ultimately all relationships eventually lead to partners zoning out on each other. How begging in English changes the game. Why pull when you can push. Should you click on Cancel or Ok?
*This is a repeat episode. The duo will be back in a couple of weeks.2024-01-0905 minOur Last Week (New Season)Best of 2023!As we lurch towards the end of another year, here are some of best listener conundrums from 2023, here’s bulk dating, extreme exposure, why rickshaw walas are the wisest…and more.
2023-12-2742 minOur Last Week (New Season)Accidental Intoxication. Circling Airplanes. Curry Cancel.
Kunaal and Anuvab get drunk on Christmas Cake. Kunaal hopes he can patent boozy bubble tea. The duo tries to help a listener who is fed-up of curry. And does Santa Claus really exist?
2023-12-1836 minOur Last Week (New Season)Our Last Week Live 2023Anuvab and Kunaal meet their listeners in flesh and might be the reason for a few breakups in the city. The duo discuss the politics of mics, dysons, airport lounges and also whoosh whoosh.
2023-12-1148 minOur Last Week (New Season)Promotion or Demotion.The duo contemplate whether it is better to have everything or nothing. Why Anuvab is not a fan of helping old people at airports. Why a poolside doesn’t work for a lit fest. Abbreviated names here and there.
2023-12-0434 minOur Last Week (New Season)Tux Flux. Chengis Can. Kunaal Can’t.Kunaal cannot wear warm clothes he hates them. Anuvab cannot keep his pants on at an event. And what the f#$k is a tropical body?
2023-11-2731 minOur Last Week (New Season)Holiday Pain. Travel Pain. Life PainKunaal tries to figure why holidays are more tiring than being at home. And did cavemen have FOMO? Anuvab cannot remember a day without some minor pain.
2023-11-2136 minOur Last Week (New Season)Short term intelligence. Long term Stupidity.Anuvab has a problem with the doctors. Kunal thinks it's important for the doctor to confirm your diagnosis. The duo discuss how in India we love to personalise it. And why Anuvab doubts if their family doctor of 30 years is even a doctor?
2023-11-1524 minOur Last Week (New Season)Biryani. Opinions. Stand-up.
The duo discuss how Pakistani cricketer's choices have offended the entire city of Kolkatta and how every profession provides fodder for stand-up. Anuvab asks Kunaal to have an opinion on his behalf. And finally, how much food is too much food (or too little)?
2023-11-0645 minOur Last Week (New Season)Live Show. Optimism. Wheel-Chairs. *PATREON SPECIAL*Anuvab is back in Bombay, Kunaal is in Glasgow. Kunaal thinks they could have painted the town red had they been together in the same city (whatever that means). Speaking of painting the town red, Our Last Week is doing a live show on 1st December in Mumbai. Anuvab says, you can finally come and touch Kunaal Roy Kapoor.
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2023-10-1634 minOur Last Week (New Season)Kapoor, Ambani Or Kumble?The roles are reversed as Kunaal is in the UK and Anuvab in India. Kunaal doesn't have the time for God (at least not right now). The duo share their frustration about people asking them 'Where do I know you from'? And Anuvab gets a call from an Anil
2023-10-1232 min
Heads and TalesWorld Cup Special: One-Run Wonders ft. India vs. AusAfter watching India clinch a hard-fought victory against Australia in the ongoing World Cup, Abhishek and Nitin take their time machine to Madras in 1987, as the storied rivals met for the opening match of the Reliance World Cup. They reminisce how a mid-innings decision by Kapil Dev went on to decide the eventual thrilling finale, and turn the clock back to extraordinary performances by Navjot Singh Sidhu & Steve Waugh and the thrilling culmination of one of the closest matches in World Cup history!
Show Notes:
Match Highlights 1987 -https://youtu.be/Owf0vPHCGb0?feature=shared
2023-10-1137 minHeads and TalesNostalgia - The '92 WC Edition
As the hype around the World Cup Fever reaches fever pitch, Abhishek and Nitin take a little detour from their original format - taking their time machine not just to a particular day, but a whole tournament itself - the much-loved 1992 World Cup, jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand. From thrilling tales about Jonty Rhodes to Eddo Brandes, South Africa's heartbreak to Pakistan's dazzling denouement - relive it all with the duo!
Show Notes:
The 1992 WC Documentary:https://youtu.be/FwPXZMI13Wk?feature=shared
2023-10-0433 minOur Last Week (New Season)Pull or Push : Cancel or OK *PATREON SPECIAL*THIS IS JUST A TRAILER! LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE OF PATREON.
Kunaal zones out in front of Anuvab making the duo realises that ultimately all relationships eventually lead to partners zoning out on each other. How begging in English changes the game. Why pull when you can push. Should you click on cancel or Ok?2023-10-0305 minHeads and TalesMiracle in MohaliAs India and Australia put final touches on their World Cup preparations in the ongoing one-day series, Abhishek and Nitin take their time machine back to a balmy November day in 1996 at Mohali, as the two arch-rivals battled on to reach the finals of the Titan Cup. From Azhar's mastery to Robin Singh's comeback magic, relive it all with the duo!
Show notes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VveOIAP0LI
2023-09-2833 minOur Last Week (New Season)Hidden Gin, Hidden Gems *LISTENER SPECIAL*Anuvab and Kunaal wish to handover the show to the listeners but for a fee. Anuvab finds the best way to fight your nosy mom. Kunaal thinks it's okay to marry only for money. And the duo try to understand the true meaning of a 'hidden gem'.
2023-09-2633 minOur Last Week (New Season)Aches. Fashion. Hugs.Anuvab and Kunaal on their plan to live forever even though Anuvab has aches in parts that he didn't even know existed. The duo contemplate their personal style and Kunaal reveals the importance of a bunk bed at home. Plus how much of world history could have been influenced by bad translators.
2023-09-1949 minOur Last Week (New Season)Confused Dog, Existential Anuvab, Young Bachelors.Kunaal has a physical trainer (and history teacher) at home that confuses his dog. Anuvab contemplates if new dinner plates will change his personality. Kunaal believes that old people cannot or will not walk without some kind of incentive (mostly monetary. And why Anuvab is grateful for NOT being a 20 year old anymore
2023-09-1134 minHeads and TalesHeaths & TalesAs the cricketing world mourns the loss of cricketing legend Heath Streak, Abhishek and Nitin take their time machine to a wintry day in Leicester where the unheralded Zimbabweans marched to victory against the much-fancied Indian side. From Streak's all-round masterclass to Jadeja's heartbreaking end, relive it all with the duo!
Show Notes:
Extended Highlights -https://youtu.be/f6uU_93OhT8?feature=shared
2023-09-0842 minOur Last Week (New Season)Podcast Pathbreakers or Legendary Laggards?Anuvab takes the first Vistara flight from London to Mumbai leading to a contemplation about friendships on the move. Podcast pathbreakers or legendary laggards?, the duo’s self-assessment is brutal. Anuvab loses his pioneer status at the fringe.
2023-09-0530 minHeads and TalesConquering ChinnaswamyAs the cricketing world gears up for a steady supply of India-Pakistan clashes over the next two months, Abhishek and Nitin reminisce about one of the most famous cricket contests of all time as they take their time machine to a balmy day in Bengaluru in 1996. From Jadeja's rollercoaster knock to Miandad's heartbreaking end, relive it all with the duo!
2023-08-3139 minOur Last Week (New Season)*PATREON SPECIAL* Moon Landing. Edinburgh Enemies. Comedy ConundrumIndia’s moon landing success has the duo speculating on future events. Kunaal speculates if his vet is real. He also suggests to Anuvab that everyone at the fringe festival is enemy. A listener is asking for help from the duo because he likes the podcast and now questions his own taste in humour.
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2023-08-2905 minOur Last Week (New Season)Fringe, Optimism. Kneeling.
Anuvab's uncle and aunt couldn't witness Anuvab performing in Edinburg and thus the duo think that is a true testament that God does exist. Kunaal wonders how his family cares for him even after his choices of work. Anuvab feels there is a need for a discouragement booth at all art festivals. And why Kunaal is most productive when he is on his back.
2023-08-2232 minHeads and TalesDefiant in DhakaAs India and Pakistan celebrate their respective Independence Days, Abhishek and Nitin hop on their time machine to travel back to Dhaka in 1998 as they reminisce an Ind-Pak classic for the ages. From Ganguly's mastery to Saqlain's mystery, relive the story of how India chased down a mammoth 315 - unheard of at the time - in the twilight hours at Dhaka. 2023-08-1732 minOur Last Week (New Season)Art is secondary, Story is primary.Anuvab and Kunaal are in their long-distance relationship mode. Anuvab is wondering if he needs to start focusing on some kind of shock tactics to get a larger audience. The duo wonder if Kunaal is more of a 'head full of hair character actor' or a 'bald character actor’ and Anuvab finds himself in a soup (made from tea leaves).
2023-08-1439 minHeads and TalesFond FarewellsAfter watching Stuart Broad orchestrate a perfect farewell for himself at The Oval, the duo take their time machine back to Sydney in 2004 - when Australian captain Steve Waugh brought curtains on one of the most storied careers in cricket in the series against India. Tendulkar's masterclass, Kumble's heroics and Waugh's final innings, relive it all once more.
2023-08-1248 minOur Last Week (New Season)20 under 40. 40 under 20.
Kunaal spills the beans on how bakers land on 30 under 30 lists. Anuvab shares his fears of meeting Indians abroad. And the duo figures out the fine art of doing nothing on your wedding anniversary.
2023-08-0828 minOur Last Week (New Season)*PATREON SPECIAL* Love your country? Stay Home!Anuvab wonders if private financial matters should crop up on school-reunion WhatsApp groups? Anuvab meets a human saag paneer. What does a ringtone say about a person and the duo on why you should stay at home for the country.
Listen to the FULL EPISODE on PATREON.COM/OURLASTWEEK
2023-07-3108 minHeads and TalesWinless at WanderersThe last week saw two cricket matches affected by rain that ended up ending in drab draws - the 4th Ashes Test and the 2nd Test in the Ind-WI series. Abhishek & Nitin take their time machine to a soggy match in Johannesburg when India played out a draw against South Africa, as they relive Rahul Dravid's first overseas century and Nayan Mongia's steely resistance at the top against the fast bowling might of the Proteas!
Show Notes:
Full match highlights:https://youtu.be/j-0jgzXEsxM
2023-07-2737 minOur Last Week (New Season)Drainage Podcast. Just Add Water.
Anuvab recommends listening to this podcast fully drenched while Kunaal is not very sure of this idea (rightly so). The duo conclude everything goes bad after you add water. Anuvab believes that to live a real (Indian) cultural life, you have to live outside India. And how life is full of Gati-rodhaks (speed breakers).
2023-07-2442 minHeads and TalesJubilant in JamaicaAs a new-look Indian side defeats the hapless West Indies in the first test, Abhishek and Nitin take their time-machine to the deciding Test in 2006 in Jamaica, where a Rahul Dravid-led Indian team achieved their first series win in West Indies in 35 years. Listen on, as the duo recall Dravid's heroic performance on a difficult pitch as India eked out a close victory for the ages!
Show notes:
Show Notes:Full Match Highlights:https://youtu.be/07NYEYMskbU
2023-07-2036 min
The Queer PodcastQueer Dating ft. TrinetraAs we close the season we have the very gorgeous and brilliant Dr.Trinetra to talk to us about dating. Trinetra is an out and proud transgender doctor, actor, artist and content creator. We talk about seeking love via apps and how dating in a hetero-normative world comes with its own challenges. We also look at how dating has changed over the years in a country that struggles with modern queer love.2023-07-1853 minOur Last Week (New Season)Tennis Travails. Pot-bellied Players. Nolan’s Man.Anuvab and Kunaal chart the history of pot bellied men. Anuvab is obsessed with immortality. Kunaal has views on Christopher Nolan and a stomach ache.
2023-07-1836 minHeads and TalesHeroes of Headingley (2002 Edition)As "Bazball" makes a roaring comeback in The Ashes at the hallowed grounds of Headingley, Abhishek and Nitin take their time machine back to an overcast day at the same ground in 2002 as the Indian Team took on England. Relive the heroics of the unheralded Sanjay Bangar and the story of the only match in which the troika of Dravid-Tendulkar-Ganguly scored a century in the same innings!
H&T Ep. 21 Show Notes:
2002 Headingley Short Highlights:https://youtu.be/8sAYS-wPYvg
Sachin Tendulkar 193:https://youtu.be/_zXvl88i4...2023-07-1232 min
The Queer PodcastQueer and Disabled Ft. NuWhat does it mean to be queer & disabled? We explore this intersectionality with Nu, who identifies as non-binary and queer. Nu is a writer, an activist, a feminist, and is disabled. They are also the founder of ‘Revival Disability India’ which is a digital collective that they founded in 2020.2023-07-1138 min
The Queer PodcastLet’s Talk About Sex Ft. Farhad KarkariaIn this episode we are going to chat about one of our favourite subjects of all time and all ages, along with the super fun & whip smart, social media specialist, and writer Farhad Karkaria. Good, Bad or Ugly, what challenges does the queer community face as they navigate the world of queer hook-ups and SEX.2023-07-1142 minOur Last Week (New Season)Ashes Anger. Battles or Matches? Waiting vs Living.The duo discuss a rare cricket conundrum. Anuvab makes peace his lack of knowledge about Paraguay. The duo ponder about doing this podcast is evidence that they are living. And should you wait for the BIG gig to happen?
2023-07-1136 minHeads and TalesIshant's Bouncer BarrageAbhishek and Nitin dissect the ongoing chatter around "Spirit of Cricket" following Australia's remarkable Ashes victory at Lords. The duo then take their time machine to 2014, when an Indian Test team in transition under MS Dhoni achieved one of their most remarkable overseas wins, as Ishant Sharma bombed the English batters with bouncers and the English batters happily obliged!
Show Notes:
Lords' 2014 Highlights:https://youtu.be/ue54scjEjxs
Ashes 2023 2nd Test Day 5 Highlights:https://youtu.be/M3ogGEey3WI
2023-07-0533 minOur Last Week (New Season)Famous Fans. Seat Savers. Tourism Touts.On being told that Rahul Gandhi watched his comedy special, Anuvab has no idea how to feel about it. The duo realise that real fandom is passionate hate and how things we took for granted are taken away from us and given back to us at a price.
2023-07-0534 min
The Queer PodcastDecoding the Self ft. Elton FernandezIn this episode, we look at the ways in which the queer community presents ourselves to the world via fashion and self expression, and how it has evolved over the years. Lets dive into the what’s and why’s of our lewks- perhaps what sets queers apart externally. And to decode this we have with us the make-up wiz, the super stylish Elton Fernandez.2023-06-2737 minOur Last Week (New Season)*PATREON SPECIAL* Massive Airport. Zooming Carts.
*TRAILER*
Kunaal’s dog wants to leave the room the moment the duo start with recording the podcast, which is why Anuvab is planning to lock the listeners in at a future live show. And Kunaal felt a bit d*ckish zooming through the airport in a cart, but is also secretly happy about it. Anuvab realises that friendships only have downsides.
LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE ON PATREON.COM/OURLASTWEEK2023-06-2709 minHeads and TalesEdgbaston ClassicsAs Australia & England produce an Ashes classic for the ages, the duo turn their time machine back to two of the greatest individual performances in cricket history. Relive South Africa's heartbreak at the 1999 World Cup as Shane Warne single-handedly turned the match on its head, and Ian Botham's elevation to the pantheon of legends in the famous Ashes of 1981.
Show Notes:
Botham - The Legend of '81 :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZN6B1ulxWU
Australia v South Africa 1999 WC Semi Final:https://youtu.be/AKSQYmcFXN0
2023-06-2236 min
The Queer PodcastMental Health ft. Pooja NairIn today’s episode we explore one of the most significant issues that the queer community faces; the importance of good mental health. Research shows that the queer community does have much higher rates of suicide, addiction and self harming patterns. Why does this occur? Why is the community more susceptible? Our guest Pooja Nair has worked in the non-profit sector and has been a researcher, consultant, trainer & counsellor herself and provides valuable insights on the subject. She is a faculty at Queer Affirmative Counseling Practice course run by Mariwala Health Initiative.2023-06-2046 minHeads and TalesWhen India Ran Into ShoaibAs India go down against Australia in the WTC final, Abhishek and Nitin sigh wistfully at the missed opportunity and wallow in maudlin nostalgia by going back in time to the 1999 Asian Test Championship game between India and Pakistan. They also spend time drawing parallels between Shubman Gill's contentious dismissal at the Oval and Sachin Tendulkar's freak run out at the Eden Gardens Test.
Show Notes:
India vs Pakistan, 1999 Kolkata Test Match: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Pb3jDHim8U&t=2535s
2023-06-1441 minThe Queer PodcastQueer Represent? ft. Parmesh ShahaniIn this episode we take a deep dive into queer representation in the current media landscape. Whether Film, TV, or Theatre, does representation take the form of cliches and negative prototypes? Worse still, sometimes it takes the form of tokenism, like adding a rainbow flag to your socials every June. In this episode, we explore both good and bad examples from current media Parmesh Shahani an author, public speaker, culture curator and LGBTQIA+ inclusion advocate.
2023-06-1345 minHeads and TalesOutstanding Oval TalesAs the WTC final between India and Australia gets underway at The Oval, Abhishek and Nitin look back at two seminal Indian wins at the storied London venue - the 1971 miracle where Chandra walked on water, and Solkar took flight, and the 2021 classic where Shardul Thakur and Rohit Sharma masterminded a backs-against-the-wall heist.
2021 test:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nOdSj0u29U
1971 test:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZM6iomcAN8&t=624s
Eknath Solkar Catch:
https...2023-06-0738 min
The Queer PodcastMarriage Equality ft. Anuja Parikh & Rupa SenguptaDiving right into a contentious, hot-button topic, Ashish unpacks the challenges facing the queer community as they manoeuvre the legal and social aspects of marriage rights. Joining him is the entrepreneur duo and partners Anuja Parikh and Rupa Sengupta who have worked in retail and with the LGBTQI+ community extensively and run their own pet care brand called 'The Modern Tail'.2023-06-0649 minHeads and TalesHappy Birthday Ravi ShastriAbhishek and Nitin discuss the spectacular finish to the IPL season and Chennai Super Kings' improbable fifth title triumph. If it's a dramatic final and a title win for an MS Dhoni team, Ravi Shastri cannot be far away from the conversation. On May 27, Shastri turned 61 and our podcasters celebrated his birthday with just the Tracer Bullets that the doctor ordered.
Show notes:
https://youtu.be/0jyyv6IHYrY?t=70
2023-05-3135 min
The Queer PodcastGender & Identity ft. Sushant Divgikr AKA Rani Ko-He-NurAs the queer community breaks gender stereotypes, in this first episode, we chat about the ways in which language evolves. Dive into this exploration of self-expression, labels & pronouns as transgender drag queen singer and performer Sushant Divgikr AKA Rani Ko-He-Nur speaks about their gender choices & how this empowers their lives.
2023-05-2952 minThe Queer PodcastThe Queer Podcast - TrailerTrailer2023-05-2600 minHeads and TalesAkram's Acrobatics
Following last week's bizarre fiasco that took place in the ICC ODI rankings table where Australia overtook Pakistan to the first place without even playing a match, Abhishek and Nitin turn the clock back to a cold, wintry day at Headingley in 1999. Australia and Pakistan faced off, which culminated in an an all time World Cup classic - from arguably Inzy's funniest dismissal to Akram's fiery toe-crushers, relive it all!
Show Notes:
Aus v Pak Full Match Highlights:https://youtu.be/BvrNjlmKALU
Wasim Akram's Spell -https://youtu.be/9JkCrNFnhP8
Inzamam's funniest run-outs...2023-05-1732 minHeads and TalesNo-Ball Nostalgia
A heartbreak for Sandeep Sharma against Sunrisers Hyderabad becomes an opportunity for Abhishek and Nitin to take their time-machine to an evening in Chennai in 2013, where RCB faced off against CSK. AB De Villiers' genius, Dhoni's huge hits and the tamasha that followed RP Singh's last over, relive it all with the duo!
2023-05-1026 minHeads and TalesA Set of Sensational SixesSpurred on by Tim David's last over heroics against Rajasthan Royals, Abhishek and Nitin take their time machine back to three separate decades, as they look at some of the finest instances of Indian batters hitting back-to-back sixes in a single over!
2023-05-0334 minHeads and TalesThe Colombo CollapseAbhishek & Nitin look at a topsy-turvy week in the ongoing IPL, as they bemoan a match-losing innings by Lucknow Supergiants skipper KL 'Strike Rates Are Overrated' Rahul. The duo then take their time machine to a sultry day in Colombo, where South Africa choked - not for the first, nor the last time - against a rampant Ganguly-led Team India!
Show Notes -CT 2002 Semi Final highlights :https://youtu.be/DgmH1j-0Lgs
2023-04-2635 minHeads and TalesHappy Birthday SachinAs the Great Man's 50th birthday beckons, Abhishek & Nitin reminisce about their favourite Sachin memories through the years. But, with one caveat - none of which involve his heroics with the cricket bat in hand! From the fifer in the scorching heat of Kochi to his maverick captaincy against Sri Lanka at Wankhede, the duo go through it all!
Show Notes:
Sachin's fifer in Kochi : https://youtu.be/_uk26swuAdE
Ind v Pak at the 1992 WC : https://youtu.be/wzYLBrjee3A
Sachin's catch at Lahore : https://youtu.be/u-IFqr2Hljs
The P...2023-04-1831 minHeads and TalesFive Sixes and a SixthAbhishek & Nitin celebrate Rinku Singh's heroics in Ahmedabad as they turn their time machine to a scorching day at Sharjah in 1986, when a certain Javed Miandad broke a million Indian hearts. They also look back at the week gone by in the ongoing IPL as it culminated in two blockbuster finishes!
Show Notes:
Highlights of the 1986 Austral-Asia Cup Final :https://youtu.be/vVCumGE5qHU
2023-04-1233 minHeads and TalesAjit 'Aryabhatt' Agarkar
Abhishek & Nitin look back at the Mumbai Indians' victory at the WPL, while also applauding Australia's ODI series victory over the Indians. While commiserating with Suryakumar Yadav's terrible run of form, the duo turn their time machine back to 1999 - when a lanky Indian all-rounder called Ajit Agarkar was at the receiving end of a much worse period of misery!
2023-03-2828 minHeads and TalesTendulkar's Tail-End TitansAs they witness India and Australia battle it out in a couple of low scoring encounters in the ongoing ODI series, Abhishek and Nitin take their time-machine back to a balmy October evening in Bangalore in 1996, when two unlikely heroes emerged to take India to a famous win against the much-fancied Aussies!
Show Notes -
The Kumble-Srinath partnership:
https://youtu.be/Aqqax4PrB8s
The Wooden Abomination (1996 Border Gavaskar Trophy):
https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/australia-tour-of-india-1996-97-61423/photo
1996 Titan Cup Trophy:
https://twitter.com/CrickeTendulkar/status/1456977864566337537
Kumble's Tweet:
https://twitter.com/anilkumble1074/status/13002708018249482302023-03-2131 minHeads and TalesMadras MadnessAs the 2023 Border-Gavaskar Trophy comes to an end with a tame draw in Ahmedabad, Abhishek & Nitin turn the clock back to 1986 in Madras - a thriller that culminated in the rarest of conclusions - a tied Test Match. From the innings that almost killed Dean Jones to the iffy umpiring decisions throughout the game, the duo dissect it all!
Show Notes:
Short highlights from Madras 1986:
https://youtu.be/XCFxiOMcpqQ
The last over by Greg Matthews:
https://youtu.be/d2nSgUu3B-8
Mala Mukherjee's iconic photograph:
h...2023-03-1437 minHeads and TalesProblematic PitchesAs Australia secured a rare victory on Indian soil in Indore, Abhishek & Nitin look back at a rarer occurrence - a series victory over India by an Adam Gilchrist-led Aussie team in 2004. From a massive loss on a green top in Nagpur, to India's miraculous win on a rank turner at Wankhede - they reminisce about it all!
Show notes:
Michael Clarke's debut: https://youtu.be/rDh5HiS5XPQ
Shane Warne dismissing VVS Laxman: https://youtu.be/3R02IxXWTkc
Virender Sehwag's 155 in Chennai: https://youtu.be/MsG-yDnJVak
Nagpur 2004 full high...2023-03-0837 minHeads and TalesWorld Cup Wows & WoesAbhishek and Nitin turn the clock back to some of the most memorable World Cup performances in Indian cricket as they recover from the heartbreaking exit of the Indian women's team. From Tendulkar's majesty to Srinath's tenacity, they reminisce about India's magnificent run at the 2003 World Cup!2023-03-0131 minHeads and TalesColossal CollapsesAbhishek and Nitin dissect Australia's incredible collapse on the third morning of the Delhi Test conceding a 2-0 lead to India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. In keeping with the theme of bizarre Australian implosions, they go back in time to two great Test matches - the come-from-behind Calcutta classic of 2001 and the Kapil Dev-led Melbourne miracle of 1981.
Revisit the two unforgettable Tests through their Youtube links:
1. Calcutta 2001: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hw8JmCLypyk
2. Melbourne 1981: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxSHNh7LvKs2023-02-2228 minHeads and TalesOf Captains and CenturiesAs Rohit Sharma embarks on the most recent chapter of the Indian - Australian rivalry with a sublime century in Nagpur, Abhishek & Nitin reminisce about two of India's greatest captains before him, and their legendary hundreds against Australia. They also marvel at the Indian Women's clinical victory against Pakistan at the ongoing T20 World Cup!2023-02-1529 minHeads and TalesDashing DebutantsAs the hype heats up for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Abhishek & Nitin look back at two debut performances that have defined India-Australia contests in the years gone by. They also talk about India's selection headaches as the team tries to confirm their place in the World Test Championship Final! 2023-02-0731 min
Heads and TalesHigh Scoring Heroics“Don’t just win matches, win hearts” - Can you guess who said that? Abhishek & Nitin turn the clock back to two India-Pak classics; a runfest in Karachi and a Tendulkar-led thriller in Sharjah. They also talk through the cricket headlines of the week gone by as India win the first U-19 Womens’ World Cup and the Ind-NZ series motors through!2023-02-0136 min
Trance Talk - Dein Podcast über Psytrance, Spiritualität, Musikmarketing & Social Media mit wayofdk#29 2/2 Interview mit Audiomatic: Über sein Musikprojekt, Studio und Social Media als Künstler und Audio EngineerIn dieser Podcast Folge hatte ich Audiomatic zu Gast. In Part 2 unseres Interviews haben wir darüber geredet, mit wie viel Jahren Benni angefangen hat zu produzieren, wie sein Künstlername zustande gekommen ist, in welchen Ländern er bereits gespielt hat und welches Festival weltweit und in Deutschland sein Favorit ist. Es ging im Interview darum, wie sein Studioequipment aussieht, wie seine Tracks entstehen, ob er lieber alleine oder in Kooperation produziert und wie lange er für ein Release braucht. Wir sprechen auch in Teil 2 des Interviews über die Wichtigkeit von Social Media als Künstler, wie eine profes...2022-07-151h 28
Trance Talk - Dein Podcast über Psytrance, Spiritualität, Musikmarketing & Social Media mit wayofdk#28 1/2 Interview mit Audiomatic: Über das Audio Mastering im Genre Psytrance und Progressive TranceIn dieser Podcast Folge hatte ich Audiomatic zu Gast. Im Interview haben darüber geredet, wie Benni dazu gekommen ist, den Bereich Audio Mastering als Dozent am SAE Institut in Zürich zu lehren, wie seine Arbeit dort aussieht und wie es dazu kam hauptberuflich in der Musikbranche zu arbeiten mit seinen drei Projekten als Künstler, Dozent und Audio Engineer. Es ging im Interview darum, was Audio Mastering überhaupt ist, wie er seinen eigenen Mastering Service so erfolgreich aufgebaut hat und wie er zur Samplenutzung und -übernutzung steht. Wir sprechen über die Wichtigkeit von Social Media als Künstler...2022-07-011h 20
Our Last Week (New Season)Season Finale: Pay as you like. Or don’t.In this season finale, Anuvab and Kunaal on their bizarre flying experiences. Does your coconut seller also offer health insurance. Should you have to pay for a pizza that was going to be thrown away. And more.2021-11-2941 minOur Last Week (New Season)Listener Special: Lift or Stairs?Anuvab and Kunaal answer your conundrums in this week’s listener special. Why Indians have a subjective understanding of time. What taking the lift to go up two floors says about you. How do you get your sister’s children to leave you be. And more.2021-11-2327 minOur Last Week (New Season)Bathrobe Business. Loose Elastic. Weight Weightage.Anuvab and Kunaal on the frailty of Indian men’s innerwear. Can you ever be comfortable in a bathrobe? Why are so many of us flocking to the mountains. How much does weight matter in a negotiation.2021-11-1518 minOur Last Week (New Season)Diwali Damage. Performative Guilt.Anuvab and Kunaal on all things Diwali: Firecrackers and those who sell them, Holidays and the guilt associated with them, and how drama is the one thing that binds all Indians together.2021-11-0826 minOur Last Week (New Season)Deceit, The Basis of Anuvab and Kunaal’s Friendship?Should you have a portrait of yourself in your office. How do you deal with an increasing number of relatives. What is the basis of Anuvab and Kunaal’s friendship and more.2021-11-0225 minOur Last Week (New Season)Listener Special: Ugly Baby, Peering Passenger, Podcast PusherAnuvab and Kunaal embark on answering your listener conundrums this week. What do you say when a friend shows you a picture of their newborn? Is it a good idea to watch Sex Education on the train? How do you respond to a surprise “Love You” from your mum’s tailor? And more.2021-10-2630 minOur Last Week (New Season)Single Room, Double BookingWill Anuvab share a hotel room with a stranger. How Indian hospitality has ruined Anuvab’s travel experiences. And the bizarre world of Indian banks.2021-10-1926 minOur Last Week (New Season)Altered Reality. Rejection Rejoice. James Bond.Would Kunaal make a good guru. Why Anuvab finds joy in being rejected. What James Bond’s home life is like. And making a career out of being a standby.2021-10-1230 minOur Last Week (New Season)Petrol Prices. Futile Plans. Art or Not.Anuvab and Kunaal on the futility of making plans. Why a blank canvas qualifies as art. Why rising petrol prices are a good thing for horses. And does your scrap dealer carry uranium?2021-10-0533 minOur Last Week (New Season)Anuvab and Kunaal Go Back To SchoolAnuvab and Kunaal go back to school as the sounds of children screaming at a nearby school becomes part of the podcast. Do teachers have the hardest jobs in the world? What happens when a critic is criticised in the middle of a show. And why Indian relatives can’t help but meddle.2021-09-2825 minOur Last Week (New Season)Float Down A River, Fly on a GooseThe duo ponder what freedom really means. Anuvab looks to spruce up his standup act with some peacock plumage. Also, the perils of recording a podcast with children in the surrounding and your listener conundrum(s).2021-09-2034 minOur Last Week (New Season)Colonial Hangover. Trevor Noah. Wisher for hire.Kunaal seeks Anuvab’s advice on whether he should become a professional birthday wisher. Anuvab meets a famous comedian and it doesn’t change his life. And do us Indians hold ourselves to a higher standard when we’re overseas?2021-09-1332 minOur Last Week (New Season)Quarreling Couples. Bickering Cricketers. Hustling Celebrities.Anuvab goes on holiday with a couple who ask him to resolve a dispute. What ‘other’ businesses are our actors engaged in. And Kunaal has a theory about why India isn’t playing our best bowler in England.2021-09-0629 minOur Last Week (New Season)Construction Sound: The Background Score to LifeAnuvab and Kunaal on the many noises that are a bother: construction, ringtones, conversations with strangers on planes, and people complaining about curry.2021-08-3028 minOur Last Week (New Season)Circus or ZooOur Last Week kicks off a new season with your listener conundrums. Why a ‘ding-dong-ditch’ can be a stern reminder of aging. How to you make your documents look more Indian and how to ask your boss about his weekend.2021-08-2328 minOur Last Week (New Season)We are back!:) 2021-08-2001 minOur Last Week (New Season)Testing 123Testing testing...1232021-08-1900 min
Ask Aakar AnythingAsk Aakar Anything #17: India Through a Mythological LensThis week, Aakar answers questions about what insights Ramayana and Mahabharata provide into modern-day India, whether the Congress can pull off its aggressive avatar, who really invented Urdu, if we would have been better off with an Indic governance structure. Also, he tells us what men and women expect from Tinder.
Music - Josh Woodward2015-08-1913 min
Ask Aakar AnythingAsk Aakar Anything #16: Sachin Tendulkar- The last cricketing icon?This week, Aakar answers questions about why he thinks the Ambani residence, Antilla, is the perfect representation of power, what the porn ban says about the government’s mode of functioning, why we get interested when Deepika talks of depression, what a day job can add to a writer’s craft, and what turns cricketers into icons.
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Ask Aakar AnythingAsk Aakar Anything #15: Bollywood- Sex sells. But clichés sell better.On this week's show, Aakar Patel answers questions about whether India and China can overtake the US economy, why success is defined differently for men and women, what makes saas-bahu relationships in India so emotionally charged, and the reason behind the lack of sporting prowess in Indians. Also, he tells us why he would like to bring Gandhi back to life.2015-07-2914 min
Ask Aakar AnythingAsk Aakar Anything #14: Books and BoozeIn this week's episode, Aakar answers questions about the recent shenanigans at Housing.com, what he makes of the Prime Minister's central Asian adventures, which is the best city to live in (spoiler: it’s neither Mumbai nor Delhi), and how Hobbesianism explains some Indian cultural traits. Bonus: Aakar Patel’s desert island wish-list.
(Music - Josh Woodward)2015-07-1515 min
Ask Aakar AnythingAsk Aakar Anything #13This week, Aakar answers questions about whether business sense comes naturally to certain castes, what he thinks of the Indian media’s reluctance to scrutinize the personal lives of politicians, why he prefers physical books to e-books and what he thinks of veganism.
(Music - Josh Woodward)2015-07-0817 min
Ask Aakar AnythingAsk Aakar Anything #12This week, Aakar answers questions about whether India would be better off under British rule today, which art form Indians are best at, the relevance of vernacular media, which questions humans are most afraid to ask and what he'd wish for if he had three wishes.
(Music - Josh Woodward)2015-07-0116 min
Ask Aakar AnythingAsk Aakar Anything #11Aakar answers questions about whether he has ever considered migrating to another country, what he makes of the Indian English accent, which actors he would cast to play PM Modi, Amit Shah, Arvind Kejriwal and the Gandhis in a film, and whether the AAP can make a mark in Mumbai's municipal elections. Also, his recommendation for a definitive book on Indian history.
(Music-Josh Woodward)2015-06-2416 min
Ask Aakar AnythingAsk Aakar Anything #10This week Aakar answers questions on how technology is changing personal relationships, whether we build fancy airports because VIPs use them, the significance of religion in modern life, why Piyush Pandey and Prasoon Joshi are brilliant and is India disabled unfriendly.
(Music - Josh Woodward)2015-06-1711 min
Ask Aakar AnythingAsk Aakar Anything #9Aakar answers questions on what's making us Indians so angry on social media, what factors influence the high prices that Bollywood stars command, why is Kamaal R Khan so popular, how higher grades have little to do with a successful career and how you can be sensitive to your cross-dressing friend.
(Music - Josh Woodward)2015-06-1011 min