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mango masalaAlia Bhatt serves at Cannes Film FestivalGVRNZ and Halima discuss speculation over removal of the 2-child benefit cap, 5 years since global BLM protests in the wake of George Floyd's murder and Alia Bhatt serving in South Asian attire by Gucci at Cannes Film Festival. Apologies, Halima recorded this episode using a potato
2025-05-2841 min
mango masalaJust Stop Oil actually stopped oil?....GVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss the latest trending news and topics including the New York State passing a resolution recognising the 1984 Sikh Genocide, Rachel Reeves accepting free Sabrina Carpenter tickets, new charges against Andrew Tate from his ex-partner, and Just Stop Oil actually stopping oil?!!.....
2025-04-031h 15
mango masalaInternational Women's Day 2025GVRNZ, Halima & Simran spend International Women's Day 2025 recounting all the misogynistic things that have happened in the UK over the past week, including the barring of women from iftar at a mosque in Oxford during the month of Ramadan. They also discuss 'No Other Land' winning an Oscar, Alexander Armstrong's recent Telegraph piece, and conspiracy theories surrounding King Charles reverting to Islam...
2025-03-091h 27
mango masalaRIP Martin FowlerGVRNZ discusses his recent trip to India with Halima and Simran, and the experience of keeping up to date with the Eastenders 40th Anniversary week (RIP Martin). They also delve into the latest from the South Asian subcontinent, including Sheikh Hasina's claim she will return to Bangladesh and a Wall Street Journal article comparing the Israeli genocide of Palestinians to the Partition of India...
2025-03-0347 min
mango masalaMONTOYA, POR FAVOR!!!GVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss the latest news and trending topics from the last week, including Trump and Musk's most recent shenanigans in the US, a number of incidents in Pakistan, the Weeknd's new album, and the recently viral clip, "Montoya, por favor!"
2025-02-101h 21
mango masalaWould you rather be a stay at home wife or a corporate girlie (or both) ?In the first EVER Mango Masala episode to feature only Halima & Simran, they have some girlie chats, including Halima's recent success on TikTok and whether they prefer the stay at home wife or working woman life. They also delve into the topic of migration and the unspoken sadness that comes with uprooting family roots.
2025-02-0139 min
mango masalaDid Elon Musk do a Nazi salute at Trump's inauguration?GVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss news from the past week including Trump's inauguration and Elon Musk's interesting hand gesture, as well as the latest from Palestine.
2025-01-2654 min
mango masalaBritish Sikhs stopped and questioned about views on India at UK airportsIn their final episode of the year, GVRNZ, Halima & Simran reflect on the past year, as well as discussing the stopping and questioning of British Sikhs about their views on India at UK airports, and the history of the Manchester 10 in light of their upcoming appeal.
2024-12-2456 min
mango masalaMango Masala turns 4!!!GVRNZ, Halima & Simran celebrate 4 years of Mango Masala! They also discuss the new assisted dying bill in the UK, Spotify Wrapped, using AI, an influx of white people celebrating brown culture on TikTok and more...
2024-12-0749 min
mango masalaMega-rich join UK Farmer Protests against inheritance taxGVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss the latest news and trending topics from the past week, including UK farmer protests, the ICC issuing arrest warrants for Israeli leaders, Kendrick Lamar's surprise album and more...
2024-11-231h 05
mango masalaDonald Trump is president... again...GVRNZ, Halima and Simran debrief following the outcome of the US election, as well as discussing Bonnie Blue, unrest amongst South Asians in Canada, the Royal family charging millions in rent to public bodies and more...
2024-11-091h 06
mango masalaBig Brother censors contestant's Pro-Palestinian t-shirtGVRNZ, Halima and Simran are reunited live in the studio as they discuss the latest from the past week, including Big Brother's censoring of a pro-Palestinian t-shirt, the outcome of the Chris Kaba case, the UK Home Office giving Paddington Bear a passport and more...
2024-10-271h 26
mango masalaStop granting celebs redemption arcs on TVGVRNZ and Halima catch up on Halima's travels, GVRNZ' DJing, the latest in the Middle East and Phillip Schofield's new TV show...
2024-10-061h 07
mango masalaBack to schoolGVRNZ, Halima and Simran reminisce about back to school season, delving into the things they miss and are glad to be shot of...
2024-09-0743 min
mango masalaProtests in India following female doctor's rape & murderGVRNZ, Halima & Simran discuss the latest news, ranging from protests in India following the rape and murder of a female doctor, to the break up of Love Island's Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury...
2024-08-1843 min
mango masalaFar-Right Racist Riots Across The UKGVRNZ, Halima and Simran break down the latest from Bad Vibes Island and beyond, including the far-right riots across the UK, the Olympics, and recent developments in Bangladesh…
2024-08-101h 26
mango masalaJuly 2024 RecapAfter a month off, GVRNZ, Halima & Simran catch up on everything they've missed, including the Ambani wedding, Donald Trump’s assassination attempt, BRAT summer and the protests in Bangladesh…
2024-08-041h 02
mango masalaUK General Election announced / Supermann On Da Beat on 'Breathe'GVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss this week’s news of an upcoming UK snap general election and the ICC’s issuing of arrest warrants for Israeli leaders in light of the ongoing Palestinian genocide. They also give their thoughts on ZAYN’s new album, as well as THAT viral video of a woman coming first in a race. Finally, GVRNZ finishes the episode with an interview with Supermann On Da Beat about his latest EP ‘Breathe’ which sees him behind the mic for the first time, and his recent BBC mini documentary ‘Supermann of Scottish Hip-Hop’.
2024-05-251h 04
mango masalaVJDAMUSICMAN talks 'Mind-Altering Substance'GVRNZ, Halima and Simran look back over the good and the bad of this year’s Met Gala looks, and debate whether South Asian designers actually need Western validation for their work. They then delve into the stark dystopian contrast between attention on the Met compared to the latest developments in Palestine, as Israel encroaches on Rafah. To finish the episode, GVRNZ chats to Indian-American artist VJDAMUSICMAN about his new album ‘Mind-Altering Substance’.
2024-05-1146 min
mango masalaUK passes Rwanda Bill / Harvey Weinstein 2020 conviction overturnedGVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss the latest news and trending topics, including the Keyboard Letters trend on Twitter, footballer Declan Rice's partner Lauren Freyer deleting her Instagram posts following online abuse, the UK passing a new Rwanda Bill, Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction being overturned, the latest Man vs Bear TikTok trend, and more...
2024-04-281h 23
mango masalaMuslim student loses appeal against school prayer banGVRNZ and Simran look back over the year so far, whilst Halima joins to delve into a recent high court ruling which allowed a London school to continue its ban on prayer rituals, despite protest from Muslim students.
2024-04-2053 min
mango masalaShould we boycott Eurovision over Israel's participation?GVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss Channel 4's new documentary, Defiance: Fighting The Far Right, and how the history of British South Asians' fight back against fascism is often overlooked. They also delve into the latest controversy surrounding the Eurovision Song Contest given Israel's participation, including pressure for artists / fans to boycott the event.
2024-04-1356 min
mango masalaManchester labelled UK's rudest city?! / Kapil Seshasayee returns with 'One Myna'GVRNZ, Simran and Halima are back, with the former two having returned from their travels abroad. They discuss their respective holidays, before delving into recent news and trending topics, including Manchester being labelled the UK's rudest city, AP Dhillon and Stormzy collaborating, and the latest on Palestine. GVRNZ concludes the episode with an interview with Kapil Seshasayee, discussing his comeback single 'One Myna' and what he's been up to over the past year since the release of his album, 'Laal'.
2024-04-061h 29
mango masalaA Very Chaotic Episode...GVRNZ, Halima & Simran have one of their most chaotic episodes to date, discussing the topics of swearing, menstrual cycles and would you rather...
2024-03-2327 min
mango masala"All-White" Party in Sri Lanka / Ash Bibi on The Traitors Season 2GVRNZ, Halima and Simran are all back for the first time in 2024! They discuss Simran's recent trip to Berlin, including meeting James Blake, and recent incidents in South Asia, including an "All-White" party by Russian/Ukrainian refugees in Sri Lanka, and the sexual assault of a travelling couple in India. GVRNZ then chats to The Traitors Season 2 contestant Ash Bibi about her time on the show, what it's been like to navigate the media industry as a South Asian woman and more...
2024-03-091h 11
mango masalaHalima returns / Nikhil on new era & 'See The Patterns'Halima is back! She and GVRNZ chat about her travels, as well as the latest happenings on Bad Vibes Island, including the Glasgow Willy Wonka Experience, Kate Middleton's disappearance, and Rishi Sunak's response to George Galloway's by-election victory. They also cover the latest from Palestine. Later on, GVRNZ catches up with North London's Nikhil in light of his new release 'See The Patterns', the first under his new name.
2024-03-041h 04
mango masalaBritish-Asian racing culture, Indian Farmer Protests 2024 & Saloni on 'Without You'GVRNZ and Simran start today's episode by paying tribute to the late Sam Malik, a hugely respected figure in the Manchester/UK music scene. They then discuss Simran's upcoming trip to Berlin and experimenting with fashion, break down the latest on the Indian Farmer Protests, and reflect on why there's a culture of car racing amongst young British-Asian men. The episode concludes with an interview with Milton Keynes' Saloni on the success of 'Nee Gundellounna', her new track 'Without You', and what's to come...
2024-02-2458 min
mango masalaCelebrities need to spend their money on better PRGVRNZ and Simran cover multiple recent examples of celebs needing better PR, including the Golden Globes, Drake co-signing Octavian, and Skepta’s latest artwork. Bad Vibes Island is back, with a focus on the Post Office scandal and the Anti-Boycott Bill. Also, Halima tunes in all the way from Bangladesh to give us the lowdown on their recent general election, as well as the latest on South Africa’s ICJ genocide case brought against Israel…
2024-01-131h 10
mango masalaMango Masala turns 3!!!GVRNZ, Halima and Simran reflect and reminisce on the past three years of Mango Masala...
2023-12-0356 min
mango masalaPracticing Gratitude / British Public Reacts To Nella Rose On I’m A CelebrityGVRNZ, Simran and Halima are back live in the studio, discussing the latest trending topics and news, including Thanksgiving and practicing gratitude, the British public's reaction to Nella Rose on I'm A Celebrity, and the censorship of those who voice any public support for the Palestinian people.
2023-11-261h 22
mango masalaNasha Solim on 'The Shadow of my Ancestral Tree' / Daniyaal Omar on 'Honest'GVRNZ, Halima and Simran start off the episode by discussing the ongoing situation in Palestine, including how we must not disregard the lives of Palestinian men, the controversy surrounding the March for Palestine taking place on Remembrance Day, and breaking down the difference in opinion behind the Palestinian liberation chant “from the river to the sea”.GVRNZ then interviews poet Nasha Solim in light of her debut literary release 'The Shadow of my Ancestral Tree', a collection of poetry speaking of the experiences of young women, particularly those of immigrant parents.We finish the episode with...
2023-11-121h 45
mango masalaThe UK Covid-19 Inquiry Continues...GVRNZ, Halima and Simran catch up on their week so far, before delving into the latest findings from the ongoing UK Covid-19 inquiry. The rest of the episode is spent discussing the ongoing situation in regards to Palestine, including the multiple bombings of Jabalia refugee camp, and the weaponisation of anti-semitism in order to quash those in favour of Palestinian liberation.
2023-11-0449 min
mango masalaAMAs 2023, Solo Travelling & That Amsterdam Story...GVRNZ, Halima and Simran reunite live in the studio, the day after attending the 2023 Asian Media Awards, where they were nominated for Best Radio Show. As well as reflecting on the night before, they also discuss Simran and Halima's recent travelling experiences and THAT trending Amsterdam story... Also, the girls finally give GVRNZ his long overdue British Citizenship Test. The episode ends with an update on the ongoing violence in Palestine.
2023-10-291h 13
mango masalaIsrael-Palestine Update / Celebs Oversharing**PLEASE NOTE THIS EPISODE WAS PRE-RECORDED ON WEDNESDAY 18TH OCTOBER AND AS SUCH, VARIOUS DEVELOPMENTS CONCERNING ISRAEL-PALESTINE MIGHT HAVE OCCURRED** GVRNZ and Halima cover the latest developments from 14th-18th October in the Israel-Gaza war. At the end of the episode, GVRNZ and Simran discuss the topic of celebrities oversharing personal information pertaining to relationships, in light of revelations from Jada Pinkett-Smith and Britney Spears.
2023-10-2157 min
mango masalaBad Vibes Island On Steroids 2.0 w/ Martyn EwomaGVRNZ, Halima and Simran are joined once again by Martyn Ewoma of Sludge Magazine. They discuss the past week's events on Bad Vibes Island, including rife misogyny (Laurence Fox and Dan Wooton's comments on GB News and the killing of Elianne Andam), Suella Bravermans claims that being gay or a woman should not be enough to claim asylum in the UK and that multiculturalism has "failed", and the North-South divide in relation to transport.
2023-10-011h 13
mango masalaNadeem Ullah talks 'Coalition'GVRNZ, Halima and Simran delve into the latest trending topics, including the allegations against Russel Brand, Halle Berry and Drake’s fall-out, and how often they think about the Roman Empire… Later, GVRNZ chats to Nadeem Ullah about his up-and-coming collective ‘Coalition’, the rise of Canadian South Asian talent and more.
2023-09-2457 min
mango masalaNisaa Ali of We Are Survivors on breaking the stigma surrounding male victims of sexual abuseGVRNZ and Halima are joined live in the studio by Nisaa Ali of 'We Are Survivors', a Manchester-based organisation supporting male survivors of sexual abuse. They discuss the stigma surrounding male survivors of sexual violence and why it’s especially important for South Asian communities to talk about this issue and recognise it as a crime.If you are affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, feel free to reach out:24hr helpline - 808 800 5005We Are Survivors - 0161 236 2182GVRNZ and Halima then discuss other trending topics from the week, including bad (chaotic) vibes island (escaped prisoners an...
2023-09-101h 09
mango masalaNasima Bee on poetry, performance and the creative artsWe open up this week's episode with Agony Aunty, which hits a bit too close to home for GVRNZ...Halima then recounts her recent Umrah experience, giving advice for any Muslims thinking of going to Saudi Arabia for pilgrimage.GVRNZ & Halima then delve into a number of recent new topics, including the untimely passing of S Club 7's Paul Cattermole, Ariana Grande's TikTok addressing body image, and this weeks Bad Vibes Island; the salting of a vegetable garden used by a less-able lady to help feed the needy...Halima rounds off the episode with a chat with Manchester's own Nasima...
2023-04-161h 22
mango masalaCasey Report, Punjab Blackouts & Zar on 'Practice Makes Miracles'GVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss the latest news from the past week, including the release of the Casey Report, which found London's Metropolitan police force to be institutionally racist, homophobic and misogynistic, and internet blackouts and mass arrests of protestors in Punjab as police search for Waris Punjab De's Amritpal Singh.This week on Agony Aunty, the group offer advice to a "friend" in a moral dilemma, and to round off the episode, GVRNZ chats to Zar about his debut EP 'Practice Makes Miracles'.
2023-03-251h 18
mango masalaInternational Mother Language Day / Mos Hannan On Film-MakingGVRNZ and Halima catch up on her latest chaotic family excursions to Belgium and Luxembourg, before delving into the proud Bangladeshi origins of International Mother Language Day, and how such is sadly quite ironic given their government's recent continued suppression of cultural identity. They also discuss recent tragic events in the UK, and how we got to the political climate we're currently experiencing.Halima rounds of the episode with a chat with Mos Hannan, a British-Bangladeshi film-maker whose recent work includes a documentary on Mok Rahman, the UK’s first British-Bangladeshi MMA fighter.
2023-02-261h 16
mango masalaTwo Hundred Refugee Children Missing From Gov-Run UK HotelsGVRNZ and Halima catch up and exchange stories, including how Halima's sister had beef with her 40 year old work colleague, and how GVRNZ' sister caught her flatmate stealing her food.They then delve into more serious new topics from the past week, discussing the recent news that two hundred refugee children have gone missing from government run UK hotels in the past year and a half. They also cover how Ukrainian refugees in the UK have complained that their refuge is too diverse, and the recent shooting of Tyre Nichols in America.The episode is...
2023-01-291h 10
mango masalaBad Vibes Island On Steroids / PNGA In The MixGVRNZ, Halima & Simran chat about the recent happenings in Great Britain (AKA Bad Vibes Island), including:Home Secretary Suella Braverman's run-in with a Holocaust survivorPrime Minister Rishi Sunak's advocating of increasing police powers in the same week that the Metropolitan Police Force revealed embarrassing statistics regarding sexual assault including its own membersThe UK Government's blocking of the Scottish Gender Recognition Reform Bill.We end the episode by catching up with Midlands-based underground electronic collective PNGA about their journey so far.
2023-01-2153 min
mango masalaCoachella 2023 Line Up / Riya Talks 'Permission'GVRNZ and Simran are reunited with Halima, who recounts some of her mad family stories from the holiday break. They also delve into the recently announced Coachella line up, featuring a number of South Asian artists, and the release of Prince Harry's autobiography, 'Spare'.The episode is rounded off by GVRNZ chatting to artist RIYA about her journey so far, her latest single 'Permission' and its feature in Rolling Stone India, and what she has planned for the future.
2023-01-141h 02
mango masalaMaz Ullah on content creation & being a Muslim woman in an online spaceHalima converses with content creator Maz Ullah about how she got into her career, fashion, YouTube vlogging, cancel culture, mental health, and being a Muslim woman in an online space.We round off the episode with Simran and GVRNZ joining as they reflect on 2022 and set out their goals for 2023 in the final talking segment of the year!
2022-12-181h 09
mango masalaArtificial Intelligence: Cool or Scary? / Halima's Travel StoriesGVRNZ, Halima & Simran discuss the recent trend of using AI to create digital art. Simran also tells all about her night out at Fred again.. and Halima finally gives us the low down on her summer travel stories.
2022-12-111h 03
mango masalaMango Masala turns 2!!!GVRNZ, Halima and Simran come together in the studio to celebrate Mango Masala's 2nd birthday! As well as reflecting on their journey so far, the trio also discuss the results of the 2021 British Census, music from the past year, and Halima's uncle's attempts to get her married...
2022-12-041h 09
mango masalaAndrea Kristin Drops Debut Album 'Brown Kohinoor' / Nakaash On Getting Into The Creative IndustryGVRNZ, Halima and Simran come together to discuss Asda's latest Christmas advert (featuring Simran representation and Buddy the Elf). They also delve into some recent project drops, including that of Fred again.., AP Dhillon and Drake.GVRNZ then chats to London-based artist Andrea Kristin, who's just dropped her debut album 'Brown Kohinoor'. As well as breaking down the project, they talk about her influences and musical journey so far.Finally, photographer/videographer Nakaash joins GVRNZ to discuss how he made moves in the creative industry, and offer some helpful advice for anyone wishing to follow...
2022-11-131h 25
mango masalaAMAs, Andrew Tate & PM SunakGVRNZ, Halima and Simran are reunited back in live in the studio, the night after the Asian Media Awards, for which they received a nomination for Best Radio Show. They reflect on their night, as well as recent trending topics including Andrew Tate's conversion to Islam, Rishi Sunak's appointment as British Prime Minister, and Halloween.
2022-10-291h 09
mango masalaLiz Truss Resigns / Music 2.0GVRNZ, Halima and Simran celebrate Simran's birthday by delving into the latest political drama as Liz Truss resigns as British PM. They then get into all things music, with a focus on albums...
2022-10-241h 20
mango masalaUm-E-Aymen Babar on Sports Journalism & CambridgeHalima chats with Sports Journalist Um-E-Aymen Babar about her career so far. Coincidentally, both Halima and Aymen did the Modern South Asian Studies MPhil at Cambridge, so they also reflect and compare their experiences at the university. They round off the episode with a break down of the latest happenings in Iran, in light of the unlawful killing of Mahsa Amini, as well as discussing the concept of hijab policing.
2022-10-011h 14
mango masalaRimshox drops his debut artist single 'Aghoon Lago'GVRNZ and Halima catch up on their personal lives - Halima's back for good from her summer holidays and she's not happy about it! Meanwhile, GVRNZ is home alone whilst his fiancé shops in India for their wedding. They then delve into a recent report from the Institute of Race Relations, which found that Muslims in the UK are being treated as "second-class" citizens. Finally, GVRNZ rounds off the episode with a chat with renowned producer Rimshox, who's just dropped his debut single as an artist 'Aghoon Lago', featuring Bilal Shahid, TRXBL and Shibu.
2022-09-181h 01
mango masalaSouth Asian Heritage Month 2022In commemoration of South Asian Heritage month, GVRNZ, Simran & Halima delve into the different ways to embrace culture, discuss why policing people's brownness is problematic, and predict what the future holds for the South Asian diaspora.
2022-08-071h 00
mango masalaAaron AK's musical journey so far / Faz on Manchester International FestivalGVRNZ, Halima and Simran come together in advance of what are set to potentially be some of the hottest days in British history. They discuss the ongoing economic crisis, protests and palace storming in Sri Lanka, as well as the fallacy of ethnic representation in regards to the Tory leadership contest.GVRNZ then catches up with Aaron AK to discuss all things music, before rounding off the episode with a chat with Faz Barber about his role as a board member for Manchester International Festival.
2022-07-171h 14
mango masalaSylhet Floods - How Colonialism Is Linked To The Climate CrisisGVRNZ and Halima kick off the episode by giving their thoughts on the latest instalment of 'Stranger Things'.They're then joined by Josephine Ewoma to delve into the recent devastating floods in Sylhet, Bangladesh, and how the climate crisis and colonialism are strongly linked.In the latter half of the episode, GVRNZ and Simran discuss the latest news and events, including Glastonbury 2022.
2022-07-031h 18
mango masalaBritish Border Policy w/ Martyn Ewoma / South Asian LGBTQ+ Pride w/ DJ Joy To The WorldIn the first half of the episode, photographer/writer Martyn Ewoma returns to chat with GVRNZ and Halima about how Britain's hostile border policy (most recently seen with attempted deportations of asylum seekers to Rwanda) isn't something of a surprise.In the second half of the episode, GVRNZ and Simran chat with DJ Joy To The World about DJing, pride, being a female creative, radio production, being LGBTQ+ in the South Asian community and more.
2022-06-181h 12
mango masalaAre We Getting Old? / Festival SeasonAs they enter their mid/late 20s, GVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss whether they're getting old. They also delve into what festivals they have coming up this summer.
2022-05-2959 min
mango masalaUS Supreme Court plans to overturn Roe v WadeGVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss Eid al-Fitr, cancel culture, and the recent leaked documents which suggest the US Supreme Court will overturn Roe v Wade, potentially banning abortions in up to 22 states. GVRNZ also chats to writer/photographer Martyn Ewoma in more detail about the ramifications of Elon Musk's desire to bring back "free speech" on Twitter.
2022-05-081h 01
mango masalaSt. George's DayGVRNZ, Halima and Simran get patriotic as they commemorate St. George's Day with discussions surrounding national pride, the nationality and borders bill and citizenship. They also delve into the murder of Stephen Lawrence, and its continued significance 29 years on.
2022-04-231h 06
mango masalaPrisha Bathia on Vatika UK's #BeVisible campaign / 20 years of Bend It Like BeckhamGVRNZ chats to activist/advocate and strategist Prisha Bathia about her recent work with Vatika UK as part of their #BeVisible campaign.He's then joined by Halima and Simran as they delve into recent news topics, including Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor's wedding, the recent exclusion of trans people from a UK LGBTQ+ conversion therapy ban, Priti Patel facilitating the deportion of UK asylum seekers to Rwanda, the attempted deportation of a Black British 17 year old, and Israeli forces attacking Al-Aqsa mosque during Ramadan (again).They finish off the episode by commemorating 20 years of the...
2022-04-171h 15
mango masalaKeir Starmer's latest comments on Israel / Awards SeasonGVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss a range of topics, including:Unwarranted advances on social mediaKeir Starmer's recent declaration that he believes Israel is not an apartheid state, contrary to Amnesty International's recent reportThe aftermath of the Oscars and the GRAMMYs
2022-04-101h 00
mango masalaPriya Ragu & RVHEEM / Doors vs WheelsGVRNZ chats with Ms damnshestamil herself, Priya Ragu, about her latest single 'Illuminous' and musical journey so far.Halima & Simran then join him to engage in a debate that's been doing the rounds on social media recently - are there more doors or wheels in the world? On a more serious note, the trio then discuss International Women's Day and the importance of intersectional feminism.GVRNZ rounds off the episode with a chat with Liverpool's RVHEEM, who's back with a brand new single 'For You'.
2022-03-131h 09
mango masalaS.A.M on 'Cha Cha' and his new sound / Growth in relationshipsGVRNZ catches with Rayners Lane's own S.A.M on his latest single 'Cha Cha' and how he's found his true sound going into the rest of 2022.Halima and Simran then join the chat, firstly covering one of the many reasons why (in our opinion) living in the North > the South. Today's topic; house prices.Finally, the group delve into the topic of growth in regards to both romantic and platonic relationships.
2022-02-271h 05
mango masalainFuze speak on 'Kadhal Kandraavi' and the Canadian Tamil sceneGVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss recent news highlights, including Kurt Zouma's animal abuse and Met Commissioner Cressida Dick's resignation. GVRNZ then catches up with Toronto's inFuze to chat about their latest single 'Kadhal Kandraavi'.
2022-02-1339 min
mango masalaEmfour x Kenno / Is Travel All That?Simran interviews local duo Emfour x Kenno, talking about their most recent release 'SVR' and what they have planned for 2022. GVRNZ and Halima then join to discuss all things travel, and the recent announcement that all COVID restrictions are set to be dropped on March 24th 2022.
2022-01-3049 min
mango masalaKamiikaze on 'Mutiyar' / The 'partygate' plot thickensKamiikaze chats to GVRNZ about working with Azra Jehan on his latest single 'Mutiyar'. Halima and Simran later join him to discuss the latest developments in regards to 'partygate' and Boris Johnson's potential resignation. The three round off the episode with their recommendations on how to stay positive this Blue Monday.
2022-01-1653 min
mango masalaNew Year's Resolutions, Molly-Mae & Dawn FMIn our first episode of 2022, GVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss their resolutions for the new year, as well as what plans and aspirations they have for the show. They also delve into Molly-Mae's recent viral comments on Steve Bartlett's 'The Diary of a CEO' podcast, as well as The Weeknd's new album, 'Dawn FM'.
2022-01-101h 02
mango masala0161: Metz N Trix / Sam Malik / MedleyIn a very 0161-centric episode, we're joined by three sets of Manchester creatives to discuss their craft. First up, Halima catches up with legends Metz N Trix to discuss their latest single 'Shaadi Kar' and their recent feature in Ministry of Sound's 'The Birth of Punjabi Garage'. GVRNZ then chats to Sam Malik about his work with young Manchester creatives and the inevitable impending rise of the Manchester British-Asian scene. Finally, Medley joins GVRNZ in the studio to chat about his journey as an independent artist so far, and what it's like navigating the music and acting industries as...
2021-12-231h 03
mango masalamango masala turns one!GVRNZ, Halima and Simran are all back live in the studio to celebrate one year of mango masala! They reflect on their favourite moments of the past year, and test each other with their own 'how well do you know me' quizzes.
2021-12-201h 03
mango masalaMovember feat. Taraki / Mo Khan on his debut single 'Body'GVRNZ, Halima & Simran delve into the topic of mental health in light of Movember, focusing particularly on that of men. Simran chats to Shuranjeet from Taraki, an organisation that works with Punjabi communities to reshape approaches to mental health. GVRNZ catches up with Mo Khan, to chat about his debut single 'Body' featuring Bilal Shahid & Shaker the Baker. The group rejoin at the end of the episode to talk about the recent tragedy at Astroworld Festival.
2021-12-021h 20
mango masalaTalking intersectionality with Fam Islam of Odbhut Queer BanglaGVRNZ, Halima & Simran are joined by Fam Islam of Odbhut Queer Bangla to talk about the importance of intersectional spaces.
2021-11-2951 min
mango masalaGVRNZ is engaged???!GVRNZ and Halima are joined by Mayanka (AKA Mrs GVRNZ) in light of their recent engagement. Also featuring Silverfinger Singh and Tasia Sky talking on their new single, 'Touch The Sky'.
2021-11-171h 05
mango masalaSquid Game, Jesy Nelson and Matt HancockGVRNZ, Halima & Simran discuss the latest news and entertainment, including South Korean series 'Squid Game', Jesy Nelson's launching of her solo career, and Matt Hancock's new job...
2021-11-101h 08
mango masalaMet Police issue questionable advice in light of Sarah Everard caseGVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss the Met Police's recent advice for the public if they don't trust a police officer placing them under arrest, which includes running away or flagging down a bus. This advice follows recent developments in the case of the murder of Sarah Everard, which was committed by serving police officer Wayne Couzens, after arresting Everard under the false pretence of breaking COVID restrictions.
2021-11-081h 13
mango masalaShaz talks new single 'Out Of Your Mind' and upcoming debut EPGVRNZ, Halima and Simran are joined by Shaz, whose debut EP 'The Car Ride Home' is due soon...
2021-10-271h 14
mango masalaPelumi Fatayo of Creation Foundation speaks on making socially conscious contentGVRNZ, Halima & Simran are joined by Pelumi Fatayo of Creation Foundation, who discusses why they feel it's so important to create socially conscious content...
2021-10-261h 25
mango masalaKARISHMUA on make up, influencer culture and more...GVRNZ and Simran highlight the two decade anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, and discuss the tragedy's aftermath and subsequent rise in hate crime.KARISHMUA then talks to Simran about make up, influencing and being a small business owner. She also reveals exactly what happened in her recent exchange with Love Island's Priya Gopaldas, whereby she declined hiring Karishma to do her make-up after expecting that she'd do it for free...
2021-10-141h 06
mango masalaHB celebrates the completion of his Black Sun EPGVRNZ, Halima & Simran are joined by hip-hop artist HB, who delves into his new Black Sun EP, why he loves creating music, and what he has planned for the future...
2021-10-131h 07
mango masalaAfghanistan: How did we get here?In light of the Taliban's recent take over, GVRNZ and Halima delve into the history of Afghanistan, focusing particularly on the region's relationship with the West during the "war on terror" following 9/11.
2021-10-111h 06
mango masalaThe Partition of India: 74 years on...GVRNZ and Halima delve into the history surrounding the Partition of India, 74 years on...
2021-10-101h 12
mango masalaAmar Doctor: Increasing health awareness amongst Bangladeshi womenGVRNZ, Halima and Simran are joined by Dr Rafia Miah of Amar Doctor, an initiative that seeks to raise health awareness amongst Bangladeshi women.
2021-10-091h 08
mango masalaDaBaby's homophobia, bashing billionaires and institutional racism within GMPGVRNZ and Halima discuss whether they'd rather live in UAE or the UK, DaBaby's recent homophobic remarks, why billionaires don't donate enough money, and recent stats from Greater Manchester police that suggest institutional racism.
2021-09-2057 min
mango masalaShould COVID vaccine passports be a thing?GVRNZ, Halima and Simran are reunited as they discuss whether COVID vaccine passports should be a thing, Dawn Butler's recent removal from Commons, pressure to get married and more...
2021-09-051h 06
mango masalaOlympic Controversy and the North/South Divide In this episode, GVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss the Sha'Carri Richardson's recent ban from the olympics after testing positive for marijuana use. They also delve into the issue of virginity testing in the UK, and the North/South divide.
2021-08-161h 18
mango masalaSilverFinger Singh talks 'Lioness' and being a Northern creativeGVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss Matt Hancock's outed affair, English nationalism, Love Island and more...At the end of the episode, GVRNZ is joined by Leeds' SilverFinger Singh, who tells all on his new single 'Lioness' and his journey so far...
2021-08-091h 10
mango masalaBlitzkrieg On 'Demo Tapes' / Yanchan On 'The Scarborough Beat Tape'For the first half of the episode, GVRNZ chats to Canadian artists Blitzkrieg and Yanchan about their latest projects, 'Demo Tapes' and 'The Scarborough Beat Tape', respectively.For the second half of the episode, he's joined by Halima and Simran as they discuss the recent banning of Ollie Robinson from the England cricket team for past racist and misogynistic tweets. They finish the episode by discussing the recent proposal for a film centring around the Christchurch Massacre from the perspective of Jacinda Arden, and question why it is that Hollywood is so obsessed with Muslims.
2021-07-281h 13
mango masalaRohingya Crisis & Pride 2021GVRNZ and Halima kick off the episode by discussing how Bangladesh has recently been given the status of the economic leader of South Asia. They then delve into the Rohingya Crisis and give a brief overview of its history, how it came about and what you can do to help. It's then acknowledged how we officially entered Pride Month (June) and how the South Asian community still has a long way to go in terms of LGBTQ+ acceptance. They also discuss how Hijras (a third gender) was common place in South Asia until its colonisation by Britain.
2021-07-211h 17
mango masalaAll Things Music & Desert Island DiscsIn this week's themed episode, GVRNZ, Simran and Halima give their take on all things music. They discuss the industry and where it's lacking, who their favourite artists and albums of all time are, and whether the UK scene will ever match the hype of US music. Throughout the episode, they also give their three "desert island discs", i.e. the three songs they would take with them if they were stranded on a desert island.
2021-06-201h 00
mango masalaIsrael-Palestine explained, Olympics Bans BLM & Chunkz Quits MusicGVRNZ, Halima and Simran delve into a number of new topics, starting with the UK local council/mayoral election results. They then discuss the most recent happenings in regards to the Israel-Palestine conflict, and the Tokyo Olympics' recent decision to ban BLM apparel. They finish the show by talking about YouTuber Chunkz' recent decision to quit music as it's haram.
2021-06-031h 18
mango masalaAsian Timing, Ramadan, Boris Johnson & Unhygienic MenOn this week's episode, GVRNZ and Halima delve into a multitude of topics, including Asian Timing, fasting during Ramadan, allegations against PM Boris Johnson, and some men's poor hygiene. We finish with a 00s backwards song challenge.
2021-05-271h 06
mango masalaSuper League controversy / Rebelyous on moving to ManchesterGVRNZ, Simran and Halima discuss their most recent experiences during the pandemic, including fasting for Ramadan and completing a university degree. They then discuss the controversy surrounding the Super League, and protesting priorities. For the second half of the show, they’re joined by Luton’s Rebelyous, who tells all about his recent move to Manchester and what new music we can expect.
2021-05-191h 09
mango masalaGun Violence in America / Talking Strong Roots with Karenjeet Kaur Bains GVRNZ and Simran discuss the most recent shootings that have occurred in America, both by police and members of the public. They agree that such is enough to convince them that they would never opt to live there.The two then discuss a comment made by Bolton boxer Amir Khan whilst appearing on his new reality TV show, 'Meet The Khans', regarding cheating and age.The episode finishes with an interview Simran conducted with Karenjeet Kaur Bains, the first Sikh Woman to represent Britain in heavy lifting.
2021-05-051h 29
mango masalaDiscussing the Sewell Report, Electric Bazaar & Raf-SaperraTo start off the episode, GVRNZ and Simran discuss the recently published Sewell Report, which suggests that institutional racism does not exist in the UK.GVRNZ and Simran are later joined by Alicya Mamo, co-founder of Electric Bazaar - a modest ethical fashion social enterprise based in the North West of England. Alicya tells GVRNZ and Simran about the origins of the organisation, how it all works, why it's both important and unique, and what we can expect to see from them in the future.The episode finishes with an interview with Raf-Saperra, in light...
2021-04-151h 00
mango masalaCelebrating 50 years of BangladeshAs we celebrate 50 years of Bangladeshi independence, we look back at the country's history, in particular its "bloody birth". Halima educates us on the realities of how Bangladesh came to gain independence through the 1971 Liberation War, and addresses the denial that many still have regarding the atrocities that were committed by "West" Pakistan against Bengalis. She also delves into how many individuals played a key part in the war effort, and are not recognised adequately for their contributions, e.g. women, Hindus and indigenous peoples.We then discuss what it means to be...
2021-04-071h 13
mango masalaMisogyny & gendered violence in British society / HB on 'The Consistency' EPGVRNZ, Halima & Ben discuss how the past week hasn't been great for women, especially considering it's bookended by International Women's Day and Mother's Day. Meghan Markle's Oprah interview is discussed, as well as Piers Morgan's reaction and Good Morning Britain exit. The focus then moves to the murder of Sarah Everard and the horrific statistics regarding the prevalence of gendered violence against women throughout the UK. We finish the episode on a lighter note, with an interview with Burton upon Trent-bred rapper HB. He tells us about his new EP, 'The Consistency', his musical influences, what he has planned...
2021-03-181h 15
mango masalaMeghan & Harry drama / Discussing all things food w/ Shweta SidanaGVRNZ, Simran & Halima are joined by Shweta Sidana from Natural Nutrition. They start off by discussing Meghan Markle's treatment by the UK press, ahead of her Oprah interview. Shweta then tells us about her new business, why we should be knowledgeable about what we eat, and the importance of cultural diets. We then engage in a debate about whether South Asian cuisine is the best, and if so, which specific one? The episode finishes with us taking a British food quiz to find out if we're more Northern or Southern, and a fierce debate as to where these geographical...
2021-03-151h 22
mango masalaShamima Begum & managing lockdown easing expectations / Arji Manuelpillai on poetry in British educationGVRNZ, Simran & Halima discuss the recent Supreme Court decision to not allow Shamima Begum to return to the UK to fight her British citizenship case. They also talk about the confirmed roadmap out of lockdown, whether we should be getting our hopes up so soon, and what plans they have for post-lockdown life. We finish the episode with an interview carried out by Sakshi Karanjkar with Arji Manuelpillai, a poet, performer and education artist. They discuss his past in hip-hop and transition to poetry, his work with refugees, the problematic way in which poetry is covered in British education...
2021-03-101h 14
mango masalaWorking in finance as a WOC and how to start your own creative project w/ Ashveen KohliThis episode, GVRNZ, Simran & Halima are joined by Ashveen Kohli of the Hear Me Roar Podcast. Her project aims to create a safe space for individuals from minority backgrounds can talk about their disciplines and aspirations, free of judgement.We begin by talking about the ongoing maltreatment of Uighur Muslims in China, before Ashveen tells us about working in finance and what it's like being the only WOC on her team. She then tells us how she started her own podcast, and offers advice for any listeners who might be wanting to follow suit.
2021-03-011h 09
mango masalaValentine's Day 2021The full mango masala gang get involved for this Valentine's Day special. In one of our most candid and funniest episodes yet, GVRNZ, Halima, Simran, Sakshi and Ben discuss all things, love, relationships, cultural barriers - the full works!
2021-02-211h 11
mango masalaPrivate vs public education & navigating white academic spacesGVRNZ & Halima discuss the pros and cons of private education, and whether such should exist. They also reflect on their own past experiences of navigating white academic spaces as BAME individuals, such as school and university in the UK.
2021-01-221h 29
mango masalaHow much, if at all, should we talk to white people about race?In light of a recent debate in a mango masala meeting and Reni Eddo-Lodge's bestseller, 'Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race', GVRNZ and Halima delve deep into this controversial issue; as people of colour, should we talk to white people about race? If so, how much?
2021-01-151h 24