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Spook City - A Horror Movie PodcastSpook City - A Horror Movie PodcastBhoothakaalamThis week, Matt discusses 2022’s Bhoothakaalam and venturing into Indian-Malayalam horror. Was it a success, or did the Horroroulette wheel serve up a dud?TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Rahul SadasivanWritten by Rahul Sadasivan and Sreekumar ShreyasCASTShane Nigam as Vinu, Revathi as Asha, Saiju Kurup as George, James Eliya as Madhu, Athira Patel as Priya, Valsala Menon as Asha’s motherDistributed by Sony LIVReleased on 21st January 2022, with a runtime of 105 minutesRT Critic 86% // RT Audience 61% // Metacritic 53 // IMDb 5.9/10 // Letterboxd 3.2/5Find Spook City on Instagram and...2025-05-091h 04Area 51Area 51To H-1B or Not To H-1BIn this compelling episode of the Area 51 podcast, we tackle the controversial topic of H-1B visas and confront the growing wave of misinformation surrounding immigrant workers in America. Join us as we welcome Sam Peak, Labor and Mobility Policy Manager at the Economic Innovation Group (EIG), who brings data-driven clarity to the heated debate.Using research and economic data, Sam challenges prevailing myths about the H-1B program such as ‘cheap labor’, revealing the true value skilled immigrants bring to the American economy. We explore the real causes behind America's STEM talent gap, including shortcomings in K-12...2025-03-191h 09Area 51Area 51Immigration VoiceIn today's episode we dive deep into the world of immigration advocacy with Adnan Zafar from Immigration Voice. Ever since it was created 19 years ago, IV has been leading from the front and standing up for issues faced by immigrants in America. In an unprecedented and rare media engagement, this episode offers listeners an exclusive, unfiltered glimpse into Immigration Voice's inner workings. Breaking their long-standing tradition of media reticence,  Adnan candidly shares the untold story of their relentless advocacy—revealing the strategic challenges they've confronted, the sacrifices made by their team, and their successes such has securing H4-E...2025-01-281h 25Parley by The HinduParley by The HinduShould wealth tax be brought back to address inequality in India?At a recent panel discussion in New Delhi, French economist Thomas Piketty suggested that a wealth and inheritance tax be imposed on the super-rich in India, which, in turn, could fund health and education. India’s Chief Economic Advisor, Anantha Nageswaran, opposed the idea, arguing that higher taxes could encourage fund outflows.Should the wealth tax be brought back to address inequality in India? Here we discuss the question.Guests: Ajay Shah, Senior Research Fellow and Co-founder Xkdr Forum; Rahul Menon, Associate professor at the Jindal School of Government and Public PolicyHost: Sa...2024-12-2653 minCrimePod CastleCrimePod CastleFatal Obsession: The Bengaluru Apartment Stabbing Case | CrimePod Castle S02Ep78In this gripping episode of CrimePod Castle, host Amitesh uncovers the haunting story of the Bengaluru Apartment Stabbing Case, where love, jealousy, and obsession culminated in a tragic and senseless act of violence.Akshara Menon, a promising young software engineer, was brutally murdered in her apartment by an ex-boyfriend who refused to let her go. This case sheds light on the dark realities of toxic relationships, the red flags often ignored, and the devastating consequences of unchecked possessiveness.Key Points Covered in This Episode:Who Was Akshara Menon? A look into her life, her...2024-12-2313 minThe Closet Writer ChroniclesThe Closet Writer ChroniclesKarthik Venkatesh: Inside An Editor's MindThe episode opens with Karthik talking about what creativity means to him. He shares his earliest memory of being creative and how he started out with writing. Karthik talks about his stint in business development and his shift to education, where he taught English and History! We chat about his experience as a teacher and his move to publishing. Karthik sheds light on the editorial process of a book and we chat about different aspects of an editorial job. We then talk about how he chose to pursue writing more seriously and his debut book. Karthik also shares about...2024-11-301h 26Area 51Area 51Improve The Dream... or Nightmare?Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Dip Patel, the visionary founder of Improve the Dream, as he unveils the untold story of America's "Documented Dreamers"—children who grew up legally in the United States but face deportation upon turning 21. Key Highlights: - Understand the paradox of Documented Dreamers: legally present since childhood yet aging out of status -  Learn about the America's Children Act and its bipartisan support in Congress -  Explore the challenges faced by Documented Dreamers-  Discover Improve the Dream has set the gold standard in immigration advocacy -  Find ou...2024-10-281h 00Area 51Area 51Unshackling SoundaryaSoundarya Balasubramani arrived in the United States like many others, armed with ambition and a visa. But that's where the similarities end. Rather than following the well trodden path of climbing the corporate ladder, she's carved out a very unique trajectory that defies expectations. From excelling as a Product Manager at tech giant Salesforce, to becoming a published author of two influential books on immigration and finally to founding her own startup, Unshackled, Soundarya has constantly pushed boundaries. In this very revealing episode, we peel back the layers of Soundarya Balasubramani's public persona and take a look a...2024-09-0559 minNavigating IndiaNavigating IndiaA History of Economic Policy in IndiaIn this episode, I am in conversation with Rahul De, to discuss the key ideas in his book ‘A History of Economic Policy in India: Crisis, Coalitions and Contingency’. Rahul takes us through the meaning of economic history and the need for studying it. He situates industrial development in colonial India and its integration with the global economy. Rahul meticulously and candidly explores the failure of the Indian variant of planning, the reality of the green revolution and changes in voting behaviour, the evolution of liberalisation, and defining what can make a coalition government successful. Don’s miss this episod...2024-08-051h 37Area 51Area 51O Canada, Can You Let Me Work?One of the biggest impediments in moving to Canada is the stress of finding a new job. What if you could have the best of both worlds? What if you could work for your US employer and still enjoy the immigration freedom Canada has to offer? Sounds too good to be true right? Apparently not. In today's episode, we are joined by Marc Pavlopoulos, the founder of Syndesus. Being a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur, Marc has seen first hand the negative impact that the H-1B lottery system has on the STEM talent in the country.  Companies sc...2024-06-1951 minArea 51Area 51O Canada, Can You Let Me In?Often considered a consolation prize for those facing immigration issues, Canada has always been a topic of discussion for visa holders in America. In today's episode, we are joined by Sindhu Mahadevan to better understand the Canadian immigration landscape. Creator of the immigration newsletter 'This Immigrant Life', Sindhu is a 'US dropout' who has lived in both US & Canada. Due to this first hand experience, Sindhu has a unique perspective on the immigration systems in both the countries. Join us as we delve into the intricacies of the Canadian immigration system and how they differ from their U...2024-05-311h 03The Global StoryThe Global StoryIndia election: Modi's massive social media machineIndia is in the middle of the biggest election the world has ever seen, and social media has become a vital political tool for candidates trying to reach around a billion voters across the country. Katya Adler is joined by Devina Gupta and Shruti Menon in the BBC’s Delhi bureau for a look inside the digital campaigns of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his main opponent, Rahul Gandhi. And they ask, how can Indian avoid the threat of online disinformation and deepfakes?The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We’re k...2024-05-2225 minArea 51Area 51The Brooklyn Curry ProjectAs an Indian immigrant in America, one thing we all miss is the food back home. We've felt it and we're sure all of you have as well. Have we done anything about it? Probably not! In today's episode, we are joined by the founders of the Brooklyn Curry Project, Swetha and Venkat , two immigrants from Bangalore, India, whose shared love for traditional Indian cuisine sparked a business that has taken the New York  food scene by storm. In this episode, we dive into their story, exploring how a lemonade stand  transitioned to a  South Indian food stal...2024-05-0350 minArea 51Area 51No SuitsIn today's episode, we are joined by John Moye, one of the founders of Pro Se Pro to talk about their game changing tool in the fight against immigration delays. Developed by attorney Brad Banias and technologists John Moye and Andrew Steinmeyer, Pro Se Pro is a revolutionary tool that provides immigrants with the knowledge, resources, and support they need to file lawsuits against the government for unreasonable processing times. Through Pro se Pro, immigrants can assert their rights and demand accountability from immigration authorities, paving the way for a more transparent and efficient system. Tune in a...2024-04-091h 11Area 51Area 51Dandi March: The Backlog EditionThe immigration backlog is something that has deeply impacted every Indian immigrant’s life in America. We have all complained about it numerous times and have pretty much given up hope for any change. That’s what makes Anuj different. In today’s episode we sit down with Anuj Christian, the dynamic force behind a nationwide campaign for immigration reform. Anuj shares his remarkable story of traversing all 50 states of America in his peaceful advocacy for Immigration reform.  From grassroot initiatives to community mobilization, Anuj’s tireless efforts are driving real change, one state at a time. Tune in as we exp...2024-03-0247 minArea 51Area 51With Love, AtalIIT Alumnus. Ironman. Immigration Activist. Startup Founder.  In today's episode we are joined by Atal Agarwal who has been wearing each of these hats with ease. Atal is an  inspirational figure whose journey embodies resilience, innovation, and a commitment to creating positive change. Join us as we we unravel the inspiring journey of Atal Agarwal, a visionary entrepreneur, immigration advocate and trailblazer, who continues to inspire others with his unwavering commitment to making a difference. If you want to say hi or have an idea for a podcast episode, this is an easy way for you to rea...2024-02-271h 11Area 51Area 51The Pursuit of H1BnessFor the first time since the 60s, there has been a huge proposed change to the American immigration system. DHS has proposed sweeping reforms to the H-1B visa system. While there are many positives that will enrich the lives of immigrants, there are few that could act as a poison pill to the positives and could potentially make life difficult for immigrants here.In today's episode, we are joined by attorney Steven Brown from the Reddy & Neumann law firm to discuss the proposed changes their impacts to our lives. Armed with his infectious energy and humor...2023-12-1857 minArea 51Area 51iNRI- The Wolf of Dalal StreetIn today’s episode, we welcome Hemant Gangolia the founder of iNRI. Hemant is an immigrant entrepreneur who has faced his fair share of obstacles on the path to success. Rather than give in to these setbacks, he used them as stepping stones to propel himself forward. With a dream to democratize access to one of the fastest growing economies, he embarked on a mission to create iNRI, an investment platform that allows Indian expats to invest in Indian index and debt funds.Join us as we trace Hemant’s journey through IIT, IIM, Mckinsey, Walmart, Meta, YCom...2023-12-121h 12Grand TamashaGrand TamashaThe Downfall of India's Princely StatesOne of the most remarkable episodes in modern Indian history is the story of how the leaders of over 550 sovereign princely states were convinced that they should give up their independence to become a part of a free India. This monumental task of accession was carried out over weeks, not months or years.But accession was just the first step in an ongoing drama between India’s princes and the rulers of the Indian republic, a drama that would unfold over the next many decades. A new book, Dethroned: Patel, Menon and the Integration of Princely India, ca...2023-11-2255 minArea 51Area 51$66,000Jaahnavi Kandula. Aishwarya Thatikonda. Sai Charan Nakka. Vamsi Reddy Mamidala. Saiesh Veera. Sharath Koppu. 6 Indian graduate students. 6 tragic stories. 6 unfulfilled dreams. In this somber episode, we delve into their heart wrenching stories that has left countless people in shock and grief. In an attempt to shed light on the untold stories of Indian Immigrants, we explore the lives of 6 graduate students whose lives were tragically cut short. This episode is intended to offer a glimpse into the dreams they pursued and the immense potential that was lost. Join us as we honor the memories of these students, amplify their...2023-11-1841 minTHE LINCIA ROSARIO SHOWTHE LINCIA ROSARIO SHOWSuresh Menon: Director bola 'adjust' karna padega| TLRS EP 7Welcome to 'The Lincia Rosario Show' as we uncover another brilliant mind.In today's episodes our guest is one of India's most underrated and gifted comedians Suresh Menon. A 'simple Malayali boy' is his preference of describing himself in three words. He started his acting career with 'Dil Toh Pagal Hai' as Rahul's friend 'Supandi' and since then he has only earned numerous praises from fans and all his co-stars for his performances. Suresh's knack of playing a character hilariously and giving us a performance to cherish for years with the least screen time is what makes him so...2023-09-261h 05Area 51Area 51The TerminalA month ago, around 21 Indian students were detained on arrival, interrogated and deported back to India. What started off as a journey filled with hope, excitement and an opportunity to  chase the coveted American dream ended as a nightmare as they were detained, interrogated and deported back to India banned from any further travel to US. Many of those students had sacrificed much to make it to that point and had nothing to show for it. Manisha and Balaji were two of those students. In this episode, they walk Rahul, Sanjay and Jon Wasden through their traumatic journey. Even t...2023-09-191h 20Crime Patrol - The Crime Calls EditionCrime Patrol - The Crime Calls EditionScary Office StalkerWomen have faced stalking problems no matter which strata of society they belong to. But if the colleagues you work with get so obsessed with you that they start stalking and harassing you day and night, to the point where your loved ones get killed! This is what Tania goes through, how will she handle the situation? Don't forget to listen to the Crime Patrol Podcast theme track and a special dialogue rendition here - https://rb.gy/sho0hl Credits: Character Voices Neha Gandhi Raunak Narula ...2023-09-1818 minArea 51Area 51The Phantom H-1B MenaceIn a galaxy not so far away, the stories of Indian immigrants in America intersect with a pressing issue that could be straight out of a Star Wars plotline. Join us in Area 51's latest episode as we delve into the intricate web of work visas, FDNS site visits, data collection and fraud findings, guided by a seasoned immigration attorney, Jonathan Wasden who is nothing short of a Jedi in the realm of law.Jon takes us on a journey starting from his days as an attorney for the government to fighting for Indian Immigrants and their...2023-08-1450 minArea 51Area 51The Rice of Patel BrothersJoin us on an extraordinary journey through time where culture, community and commerce beautifully collide. In today’s episode, we unveil the inspiring tale behind one of America’s most beloved Indian grocery stories- Patel Brothers! For many decades now, Patel Brothers have been bridging the gap between America and India by empowering immigrants to stay deeply rooted in their rich cultural heritage by providing easy access to their cherished ingredients. Join us as we take you back to their humble beginnings, from a tiny shop on Devon Street to a profitable business empire for all things Indian in Unit...2023-07-1437 minArea 51Area 51Simon Don't Go Back!Every year the annual immigration hunger games that is the 'H-1B Lottery' leaves thousands disappointed and disheartened. Applicants on their third and final attempt have to pick up their broken dreams and figure out what their options are to continue living and working in America. In this episode Rahul and Sanjay discuss the available options at your disposal if your application was not successful in the lottery. Ranging from alternate visas, self-filed green card petitions , partnering with non-profits there are some avenues to consider if you have had an unlucky H-1B season. If you want t...2023-04-3056 minThe Bearded Mystic PodcastThe Bearded Mystic PodcastWisdom of the Mystics: Atmananda Krishna Menon JiSend us a textIn this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the wisdom of Atmananda Krishna Menon Ji. He was a teacher of the Direct Path and one of our favourite contemporary spiritual teachers of the podcast, Rupert Spira is from this lineage. I hope you enjoyed listening to the Wisdom of the Mystics series. If you want to listen to more episodes about Non-Duality and a deep dive into the Bhagavad Gita, please follow/subscribe to this Podcast.Thoughts on the Upanishads, Conversations with the Bearded Mystic, Guided Meditations, and much m...2023-04-301h 04Area 51Area 51Move over RRR, 'Alien' has landedThe term alien is used to describe any person not a citizen or national of the United States. Very welcoming right. We have all felt outrage being called an alien at some point during our stay here. One person actually decided to do something about it.  In this episode, we are joined by filmmaker Vidyut Latay to talk about her feature documentary film, Alien. Directed by someone who has first hand experience in navigating the immigration system,  Alien exposes the human toll of America's dependence on high-skilled legal immigrants. With the tech layoffs and a broken immigration system looming ov...2023-03-211h 08Varta LabVarta LabRahul Dravid's No Smoking PSA & Modern-Day Parenting w/ Lola Kutty aka Anu MenonWelcome to Varta Lab! On Varta Lab this week, Aakash & Navin are joined by Actress & Comedian - Anu Menon aka popular nostalgia character - Lola Kutty!2023-03-1855 minArea 51Area 51Immigration Updates- The Good, the Bad and the UglyUSCIS has been busy since the start of 2023. We have seen more activity in the first two months than the whole of 2022. So we thought it would be helpful to discuss some of the updates for our listeners. In this episode we cover the proposed fee hikes, the "helpful"  options provided by USCIS to help tech workers who have been laid off among other topics. We have some wins to celebrate namely the implementation of a pilot program for visa stamp renewals and a step in the right direction towards addressing the issue of children ageing out while waiting f...2023-03-0939 minArea 51Area 51The one where we ALMOST won!Let's face it, immigration backlogs are a pain. The current green card wait time for an Indian national is almost 20-30 years. An immigration system where there are no country based restrictions sounds like a dream come true. Do you want to know how close we were to having that dream turned into a reality? In this episode, we discuss two important bills of 2022- The Relief Act and The Eagle Act with a segue into The Fairness of Skilled Immigrants act of 2019 and how we almost ...........  ALMOST won the immigration battle!If you want to say h...2023-02-0337 minArea 51Area 51Indian Immigrant Crimes - Part 2Murder, Slavery, Hitmen, Riots and Racism. You name it and we've pretty much got it in this episode! Part 2 of the Indian Immigrant Crimes series where Rahul and Sanjay discuss more crimes committed by Indian immigrants in America.If you want to say hi or have an idea for a podcast episode, this is an easy way for you to reach out. We’ll be more than happy to hear from you!If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to show us some love by giving us a rating and writing a re...2022-12-3045 minArea 51Area 51Indian Immigrant Crimes - Part 1Have you ever wondered if there were crimes committed by Indian immigrants in America? In this two part episode, we've done a deep dive into crimes committed by Indian immigrants in US. Initially we thought we wouldn't find that many, but we were in for a surprise!If you want to say hi or have an idea for a podcast episode, this is an easy way for you to reach out. We’ll be more than happy to hear from you!If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to show us some love by...2022-12-1728 minThe Closet Writer ChroniclesThe Closet Writer ChroniclesSumanto Chattopadhyay: Living CreativelyThe episode opens with Sumanto's thoughts on storytelling. He shares how he ended up getting three academic degrees and some really fun anecdotes from his days as a university student. Later we talk about his time in advertising and some of the projects he's worked on. He talks about retirement and how he continues to find things he wants to work on. We chat about his passion project, 'The English Nut', his book and his plans of acting on screen! The episode ends with an excerpt from a short story written & narrated by Sumanto. ...2022-12-031h 11Podcast SpecialsPodcast SpecialsOscars 2022 with News9Ahead of Oscars 2022, film critics Rahul Desai, Manik Sharma and Pradeep Menon chat with News9 film writer Ishita Sengupta about the nominations and who they think should win.2022-03-261h 00The Closet Writer ChroniclesThe Closet Writer ChroniclesSuchin Mehrotra: Becoming The Hero Of Your Own FilmThe episode opens with Suchin talking about what writing & storytelling means to him. He talks about how he decided to leave his banking job to become a film journalist and how he landed at Film Companion. We discuss book to screen adaptations, film remakes and South Indian cinema (specifically Malayalam movies). Suchin also shares some of his life learnings and his views on the future of movies & OTT in India. The episode closes with an article written by Suchin for Firstpost on the 10th anniversary of the movie Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. Suchin Mehrotra...2022-03-191h 16Journal of KnowledgeJournal of KnowledgeUP Elections 2022- An Overview of UP PoliticsUP Politics is the most important state politics in India. UP Politics stands apart from the rest of the world's domestic politics for multiple reasons. Five Indian states are going to elections namely- UP, Punjab, Goa, Manipur and Uttarakhand. For obvious reasons, UP is the most important of them all. All eyes are now on UP elections now, which spans over 7 phases and results awaited on 10th march. This episode will take you to how UP Politics reached this particular situation and decode the politics and various electoral issues and the way forward. We will understand more a...2022-02-271h 46The Big StoryThe Big StoryPunjab Elections: With Channi As CM Face, Will Congress' Fortunes Change?After much anticipation and drama in the political corridors of Punjab, incumbent Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi was declared the CM face of the Congress in the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections. Making the announcement, senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that it was not he who made the choice, but the people of Punjab, who said "we want someone from a poor home as the chief minister." The question of who would become the CM candidate had been festering in the Punjab Congress for months, with constant infighting between CM Channi and Navjot Singh Sidhu, who...2022-02-0819 minThe Closet Writer ChroniclesThe Closet Writer ChroniclesRahul Roy: Storytelling For ChangeThis week's chronicle is Rahul Roy. The episode opens with Rahul talking about what creativity means to him and the work he does at Humans of Kerala and Yellow Club. We talk about the history of both these organisations and Rahul's vision for them. He shares how filmmaking has helped him select stories and shares his belief that stories can be leveraged to understand society and to make social change. We also talk about the importance of representation in media and why he insists on talking about issues through a cultural lens. We also chat about our cultural identity...2022-01-2259 minNew Full Audiobooks in MemoirsNew Full Audiobooks in MemoirsVeer Savarkar by Abhijeet MukeshPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/635040 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Veer Savarkar Author: Abhijeet Mukesh Narrator: Rahul Patil, Vijayan Menon Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 52 minutes Release date: January 18, 2022 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Veer Savarkar was one of the many fascinating characters in the Indian freedom movement. Listen to his story in a fictionalised interview format. This is a work of fiction. This feature doesn't support or oppose any political party. Its purpose is only to entertain.2022-01-1803 minTalk & BeyondTalk & BeyondMEET INDIAN CRICKETER GOWTHAM KRISHNAPPA AND SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEUR RAHUL MENONOn this episode of Talk & Beyond Priyanka gives you something new to be the best version of yourself in any situation ! Listen On2021-09-1300 minThe Big StoryThe Big StoryMamata in Delhi: Can the Bengal CM be the Face of a United Opposition in 2024?West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's visit to the Capital has been making headlines for the past week. Her meetings with Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi and other Opposition parties have stoked speculations that Didi may finally be shedding the regional flag and stepping into the national political arena. The overarching message in her visit to New Delhi was that a united Opposition front is required to defeat the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2024 general elections. On 28 July, she launched a series of attacks at the BJP-led Centre. She said, “We have seen a...2021-07-3015 minThe Daily VanillaThe Daily VanillaArvind Kejriwal miffed that he was not spied upon by Pegasus malwareWith parliament being disrupted over the newly released list of opposition leaders, journalists and union ministers who were targeted by the Pegasus spyware, the Delhi Chief Minister is reported to have thrown a fit in his private chambers.Pegasus is spyware built by the Israeli cyber arms company NSO which is designed to monitor and share information like messages, emails, passwords and even Whatsapp messages. Considered to be one of the most sophisticated spyware of its kind, Pegasus is capable of infecting all latest and currently used versions of Android and iOS up to version 14.6. The virus is named...2021-07-2006 minExperience the Story, Anywhere, Anytime With Free AudiobookExperience the Story, Anywhere, Anytime With Free AudiobookOf Princes and Promises Audiobook by Sandhya MenonListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 465570 Title: Of Princes and Promises Author: Sandhya Menon Narrator: Carlotta Brentan, Vikas Adam Format: Unabridged Length: 09:49:58 Language: English Release date: 06-08-21 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Genres: Fiction, Teen Summary: From the New York Times bestselling author of When Dimple Met Rishi comes the second installment in a series set an elite boarding school that’s a contemporary spin on fairy tales, this one a delightful, romantic twist on The Frog Prince. Caterina LaValle is determined to show she’s still the queen of St. Rosetta’s Academy. Sure...2021-06-089h 49The Creatives On Tap PodcastThe Creatives On Tap PodcastThe Creatives On Tap Podcast - Episode 2 ft. Rahul Menon (Digital Marketer, Tour Manager for Plini)In this episode, we have a conversation about the importance of Digital Marketing for artists and bands, managing tours for bands like Plini, differences in work ethic and mindset of people in the country and outside and lot more!2021-04-181h 12Stupid No Mor by Anshu MorStupid No Mor by Anshu MorTalking Comedy ft. Anu MenonIn this episode, Anshu goes deep into the mindset of a comedian with his colleague and friend Anu Menon. They discuss deep topics like women in comedy, the covid impact on comedy and recent outrage on religious jokes to intropective stuff like what constitues relatable content & where is the standup comedy industry headed in India. A must listen if you are fan of standup comedy. Credits: Podcast- Host: Anshu Mor Guest: Anu Menon coordinator: Rahul Shah Supervisor and content direction: Pranika Borkar Artwork: Ashmita Meghrajani Kommune track- Voice: Roshan Abbas Music: A Very Brady Special by...2021-03-261h 40The \The "Controversial Conversation" podcastPRANK VIDEOS, BOLLYWOOD AND THE INDIAN DRUG SCENE. the "controversial conversation" podcast #24If this entire channel was a prank, would you even know?   If you want us to discuss something in particular, leave your anonymous submissions in the following link for us to "address" in the next episode! http://www.qooh.me/STOASP​  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Find us on our Instagrams: @rahulharikumarr @dammnnmenon @srxyxs   Special thanks to @mach_flash (Instagram) for joining us on this episode. Fun times.   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Make sure to like the video, and let us know what you think in the co...2021-03-071h 25The \The "Controversial Conversation" podcastINDIAN SCAMMERS, PIRACY AND FIRED ACTORS(?) controversial conversation podcast #23we aren't scammers, but don't take our word for it.   If you want us to discuss something in particular, leave your anonymous submissions in the following link for us to "address" in the next episode! http://www.qooh.me/STOASP​  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Find us on our Instagrams: @rahulharikumarr @dammnnmenon @srxyxs   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Make sure to like the video, and let us know what you think in the comments below!   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   None of the music used in this vi...2021-03-0744 minThe Premier ChelsThe Premier ChelsEpisode 27 - The Obi Mikel Saga (ft. Nikesh)We preview the Chelsea vs Manchester United game with The Obi Mikel Saga in our Blast from the Past segment! We welcome one of our listeners, Nikesh Menon who is a United fan to help us preview the game. We also do a small Chelsea vs United trivia game between Nikesh and Rahul! Tune in to find out who won! We also review the Atletico Madrid game and the flying Frenchman, Olivier Giroud!  We discuss the starting XI for England at the Euros in the summer! Thank You for listening and continue to Subscribe, Like & Follow us (@thepremierchels)! Send us yo...2021-02-261h 27The \The "Controversial Conversation" podcastCRINGE, COLLEGE CONFESSIONS AND “STRANGE EXPERIENCES”(?) “controversial conversation” podcast #21We aren’t cringe.        right??   If you want us to discuss something in particular, leave your anonymous submissions in the following link for us to "address" in the next episode! http://www.qooh.me/STOASP ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find us on our Instagrams: @rahulharikumarr @dammnnmenon @srxyxs  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Make sure to like the video, and let us know what you think in the comments below!  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  None of the music used in this video belongs to us.  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Email us...2021-01-1931 minThe \The "Controversial Conversation" podcastFURRIES, DONALD TRUMP AND KARENS! the "controversial conversation" podcast #20We're back for another year. Breathe it in. Accept it.  If you want us to discuss something in particular, leave your anonymous submissions in the following link for us to "address" in the next episode! http://www.qooh.me/STOASP ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find us on our Instagrams: @rahulharikumarr @dammnnmenon @srxyxs  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Make sure to like the video, and let us know what you think in the comments below!  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  None of the music used in this video belongs to us.  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Email us for collaborations or if you want to be featured: stoasppodcast...2021-01-1144 minThe \The "Controversial Conversation" podcastFASCINATING THEORIES, REALITY SHOWS AND DEATH. "controversial conversation" podcast #19Great title. This is all you get in the description.  If you want us to discuss something in particular, leave your anonymous submissions in the following link for us to "address" in the next episode! http://www.qooh.me/STOASP2020-12-031h 01The \The "Controversial Conversation" podcastTHE ABYSS, TALKING TO YOURSELF AND MENTAL HEALTH "EXPERTS" controversial conversation podcast #18Our collective "abyss" is not having as many followers as somebody who does reels on Instagram.2020-11-241h 09The \The "Controversial Conversation" podcastINSTAGRAM REELS, MAKE-UP AND INDIAN FESTIVALS "controversial conversation" podcast #17The boys and girl, talk about what they think about makeup on women, Instagram reels and how Indian festivals have lost their values.2020-11-141h 10The \The "Controversial Conversation" podcastNNN, OMEGLE AND SPIDERMAN 4(?) the "controversial conversation" podcast #16Sam Raimi is one of the greatest people to walk the Earth. The golden era of our generation was when Omegle was in its prime. We don't encourage you to disagree with either of those statements.2020-11-081h 04The \The "Controversial Conversation" podcastCLONE HIGH IS BACK? HERE'S WHY INDIANS GOT IT CANCELLED. "controversial bits"Clone High. A 2000's show that was loved by fans all over the world, hated by a large portion of Indians(enough to get it cancelled). Now, it's coming back. The boys discuss our views on the show, why we think it got cancelled and how we think they're bringing it back.2020-11-0215 minThe \The "Controversial Conversation" podcastHOW OPEN IS "TOO OPEN" FOR A RELATIONSHIP? "controversial bits"We're definitely not the most qualified for this. But hey, you send in the submissions, all we do is discuss it.2020-11-0213 minThe \The "Controversial Conversation" podcastALIENS, ENTITLED PEOPLE AND MURDER MYSTERIES! Controversial Conversation #15The "Controversial Conversation" podcast, where three Indian dudes discuss a host of today's problems under a humorous light. Subscribe to stay tuned- and be the active audience you know you're obliged to be.2020-10-251h 13The \The "Controversial Conversation" podcastEMBARASSING STORIES, UNEXPECTED COLLABS AND SOCIAL MEDIA TROUBLES(?) Episode #14The "Controversial Conversation" podcast, where three Indian dudes discuss a host of today's problems under a humorous light. Subscribe to stay tuned- and be the active audience you know you're obliged to be.2020-10-171h 01The \The "Controversial Conversation" podcastCRAPPY YOUTUBERS, INDIAN SEX ED AND BAD STANDUP COMEDY! The "controversial conversation" podcast #13The "Controversial Conversation" podcast, where three Indian dudes discuss a host of today's problems under a humorous light. 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Subscribe to stay tuned- and be the active audience you know you're obliged to be.2020-09-271h 04The \The "Controversial Conversation" podcastHIGHSCHOOL WEIRDOS, DANGEROUS CONCERTS AND FWB(?) the "controversial conversation" podcast #10The "Controversial Conversation" podcast, where we discuss a host of today's problems under a humorous light. Subscribe to stay tuned- and be the active audience you know you're obliged to be.2020-09-211h 10The \The "Controversial Conversation" podcastEERIE DREAMS, REAL PARANORMAL EXPERIENCES AND INDIAN GHOSTS? "Controversial Conversation" podcast #9The "Controversial Conversation" podcast, where we discuss a host of today's problems under a humorous light. Subscribe to stay tuned- and be the active audience you know you're obliged to be.2020-09-121h 06The \The "Controversial Conversation" podcastCLINGY GIRLS, CHILDHOOD TRAUMA and DATING YOUR FRIEND'S SISTER(??) controversial conversation #8On this Episode, we discuss clingy girls, childhood "experiences" and some clauses of the bro-code. Follow if you enjoy the pod, we upload Saturday, every week of the month!2020-09-091h 12The \The "Controversial Conversation" podcastFETISHES, NOFAP AND NETFLIX'S HUGE MISTAKE! "Controversial Conversation" podcast #7The "Controversial Conversation" podcast, where we discuss a host of today's problems under a humorous light. Subscribe to stay tuned- and be the active audience you know you're obliged to be.2020-08-291h 11The Big StoryThe Big StoryCan Congress Leadership Vacuum Lead to A Non-Gandhi President?The lingering Congress leadership crisis has taken the centre stage once again as the Interim Chief Sonia Gandhi offered to resign from her post, urging her party members to look for a replacement. This political drama unfolded in the Congress Working Committee meeting, on 24th August, a day after over 23 senior leaders demand for a ‘revival’ in the party became public. The signatories who include a number of significant party members like Ghulam Nabi Azad and Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Kapil Sibal, Milind Deora, Jitin Prasada and loyalists like Mukul Wasnik, wrote to Sonia Gandhi asking for “a full-time, visibl...2020-08-2414 minThe \The "Controversial Conversation" podcastTINDER, EATING CHALK AND CRIPPLING HEART DISEASE! "Controversial Conversation" podcast #6We swear, neither of us were stoned when we filmed this video.2020-08-2345 minThe \The "Controversial Conversation" podcastOUR THOUGHTS ON VEGANISM? CONTROVERSIAL BITS #2Vegans, always been a confusing topic for us.2020-08-1606 minThe \The "Controversial Conversation" podcastIS ARRANGED MARRIAGE A SHAM? "INDIAN MATCHMAKING" -'Controversial bits' #1In this episode, Tarun Menon and Rahul Harikumar discuss the popular Netflix show, "Indian matchmaking" Spoiler alert, this is an interesting one.2020-08-1212 minThe Big StoryThe Big StoryAs Sachin Pilot Returns to Congress, Who is the Biggest Winner of the Political Drama?Sachin Pilot is back in the Congress party fold. Pilot’s short lived rebellion, which took shape on 11 July, concluded with a tweet at 1am on 11 August. In his tweet he thanked Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi, as well as Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for “noting & addressing our grievances.”     Earlier on Monday, Pilot had met former Congress President Rahul Gandhi and party General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at Rahul's Tughlak Road residence. Soon after the meeting, the Congress party put out a statement saying:    “They have had a frank, open and conclusive discussion. Shri Sachin Pilot has committed to working i...2020-08-1113 minThe \The "Controversial Conversation" podcastPRIVATE ACCOUNTS, "PDA" AND SOME NOSTALGIA! "Controversial Conversation" podcast #5Welcome to Controversial conversation, where we controversially, converse. Nothing here was meant to be offensive to anyone, just a bit of banter. Join us every Saturday as we dissect society. To shreds.2020-08-0839 minThe \The "Controversial Conversation" podcastDREAMS, PARANORMAL ENCOUNTERS AND “DODGY COUSINS"?DISCLAIMER: None of the contents of this video are meant to offend/insult anyone.  Big thanks to Nikhil for being on the show.  Give him a follow as well(instagram): @nikhilsam_   The "Controversial Conversation" podcast, where we discuss a host of today's problems under a humorous light. Subscribe to stay tuned- and be the active audience you know you're obliged to be.2020-08-011h 10The \The "Controversial Conversation" podcastGAY CARTOON CHARACTERS, WILL SMITH AND RACIST TV SHOWS(?!) "Controversial Conversation" podcast #3The "Controversial Conversation" podcast, where we discuss a host of today's problems under a humorous light. 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Subscribe to stay tuned- and be the active audience you know you're obliged to be.  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  If you want us to discuss something in particular, leave your anonymous submissions in the following link for us to "address" in the next episode! http://www.qooh.me/STOASP ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Instagrams: @rahulharikumarr @dammnnmenon2020-07-261h 02The \The "Controversial Conversation" podcastKANYE, “HOW 2020 WILL END” AND INCEST! Controversial Conversation: The Beginning.Welcome to the very first Controversial Conversation Podcast, where we  discuss a host of today's problems under a humorous light. Subscribe to  stay tuned- and be the active audience you know you're obliged to be.  Also, apologies for the audio in this video, we had some trouble with  the setup. We'll work on it in the next video! Feel free to leave  questions you want answered in the comment section, we'll be sure to go  over them.2020-07-2646 minThe Big StoryThe Big StoryRajasthan Crisis: With Pilot Out, Is Reconciliation Off the Table?Sachin Pilot skipped the second Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting, even as the Congress decided to remove him from the posts of the Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan and the Rajasthan Congress chief. At least 102 Congress MLAs from the state demanded action against Pilot. The CLP also passed a resolution supporting Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, and recommended "strong disciplinary action against any Congress MLA or office-bearer who weakens the party." As the internal conflict within Congress shows no signs of ebbing, MLAs are being shifted to resorts. While Gehlot's supporters were shifted to Fairmont Hotel in...2020-07-1415 minSpill the Tea with SnehaSpill the Tea with SnehaDhruv Sehgal Interview | Spill The Tea | Sneha Menon Desai | Little Things 3 | Film CompanionWe have a new episode of Spill the Tea with Sneha! Little Things actor and writer #DhruvSehgal (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23DhruvSehgal) is on the show to chat about season 3 of the #Netflix (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23Netflix) original. Dhruv invites our cameras home for a cup of coffee which he expertly brews while telling us about his process, the challenges of being an actor and his much-talked about chemistry with #MithilaPalkar (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23MithilaPalkar) .Read Rahul Desai's review of Little Things 2 here: https://www.filmcompanion.in/little-t...2019-11-0720 minGet OutGet OutEpisode 032 - Sunil Nanjappa | Mountain biker & Founder of Bangalore Mountain Festival Sunil Nanjappa is a passionate mountain biker, state-level racer, and founder of Bangalore Mountain Festival. He placed seventh on his first ever race several years ago, at MTB Himalaya, one among the world's toughest mountain bike events. Listen to his journey from an agricultural background and investment banking to currently training young kids, and organising international standard race events across South India. During his downtime, he is found searching for new cycling routes in the Western Ghats. Bangalore Mountain Festival is an annual gathering of mountain bikers and runners...2019-06-0100 minDesi Hip HopDesi Hip HopDJ Sharad - American Born Certified Desi (ABCD) | Desi Hip Hop Non Stop MixDesi Hip Hop presents: American Born Certified Desi : By DJ Sharad https://desihiphop.lnk.to/djsharad A Curated Mixtape By America’s Number 1 Desi DJ Featuring 2017’s Dopest Desi Hip Hop, Punjabi Soul, and Bhangra Bangers Support DJ Sharad: Twitter & Instagram: @DJSharad @DesiHipHop - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram http://www.DesiHipHop.com https://www.facebook.com/DesiHipHop https://www.twitter.com/DesiHipHop https://www.instagram.com/DesiHipHop TRACK LIST: 74th Street Intro - DJ Sharad & Haji Springer Fake Friends - Haji Springer & The PropheC Fired Up - Seti X Habibi - Anik Khan President Roley - Imran Khan Delhi - Sun J 15...2018-01-151h 10Wild CityWild CityWild City #103 - Aniruddh MenonBangalore based Aniruddh Menon, known best for his work with Machli and newly formed label Consolidate compiles a selection of unreleased material for Wild City Mix #103. Menon launched his eponymous solo project last year with his impressive first EP ‘Another Summer’. However, the first time we heard of him was when he still played with Musharraf Shaikh, Sandhya Visvanathan and Maitreya Mer with Machli, a band, which despite splitting up (hopefully temporarily), remains one of out favourites to this date. The odd Bollywood samples, unhurried mood and moody synths carried over from Machli to Menon’s solo work; most recently on ‘Ug...2016-02-2231 min