Episode 127: Just Another Week in India (1)
29m Sep 18, 2019
29m
Episode 126: Cricket Commentary
15m Aug 27, 2019
15m
Episode 125: Modi's Vendetta against Suhas Gokhale
19m Jul 30, 2019
19m
Episode 124: Indian middle-class characters
21m Jul 22, 2019
21m
Special Episode: Cricket World Cup Final
26m Jul 17, 2019
26m
Special Episode: Indian Guys Getting Dumped
Indian guys getting dumped. We discuss context, cause, consequences.
16m Jul 08, 2019
16m
Special Episode: Desi Decision-Making
Indian decision-making processes. We examine their intricacies
12m Jul 04, 2019
12m
Special Epiosde: The 2019 Cricket World Cup
A long discussion with Rahul Fernandes, former cricket journalist, on the 2019 ICC World CuP
50m Jun 23, 2019
50m
Election Special Part 3
The concluding part of our three-part special on the Indian election.s
16m Jun 07, 2019
16m
Election Special Part 2
Part 2 of our discussion on the recently-concluded Indian elections
27m Jun 01, 2019
27m
Election 2019 Special: Part 1
The first of a 3-part series on the 2019 election results.
18m May 28, 2019
18m
Episode 123: Exit poll numbers. True or crazy?
Exit polls give the BJP and allies 300 plus seats. Craziness or accuracy? We discuss politics, polls, and predictions.
13m May 23, 2019
13m
Episode 123: Indian Politicians' Favorite Fruits
Modi's fruit is the mango. What fruits go with other Indian politicians?
17m May 11, 2019
17m
Episode 121: India's Notre Dame?
What is India's equivalent of the Notre Dame cathedral? We discuss.
16m May 03, 2019
16m
Episode 120: Religion, Politics, and Sadhvi Pragya
The BJP gives an election ticket to Sadhiv Pragya, accused of terrorism and currently under trial. We discuss
16m Apr 21, 2019
16m
Episode 119: Indian Weddings, Indian Dances, and Indian Uncles
Indian uncles love doing snake dances at Indian weddings. We explore
16m Apr 19, 2019
16m
Episode 118: The Phenomenon of Indian Elections
We discuss the scale, scope, size, and good, bad, and ugly about Indian elections
13m Apr 17, 2019
13m
Episode 117: The IPL Phenomenon
We discuss the good, bad, and, ugly of the IPL phenomenon
15m Apr 13, 2019
15m
Episode 116: Jet Airways Bailout
Jet Airways is grounded financially. Is a bailout justified?
13m Apr 05, 2019
13m
Episode 115: Indian Local Philosophers (mildly NSFW)
We discuss the Indian habit of giving gyaan or expertise, and reminisce about some legendary local philosophers
16m Mar 21, 2019
16m
Episode 114: Sandal Scandal
BJP MP and MLA thrash each other with sandals. We investigate why
10m Mar 11, 2019
10m
Episode 113: Class vs Crass: Abhinandan vs Rambo Aunties
We discuss the contrast between Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman's dignity in the face of adversity and the repellent jingoism of the Indian government, media, and public seeking to capitalize on his experiences.
29m Mar 03, 2019
29m
Episode 112: India's Semi-efficient Semi-fast Train
India's much touted indigenous fast train fails on its second day. What does this incompetence reflect?
15m Feb 24, 2019
15m
Episode 110: India's Messed Up Mainstream Media
We discuss the ethnocentric bias of Indian media and its debased culture of rage and rants
15m Feb 22, 2019
15m
Episode 111: The Pulawama Terrorist Attack
We discuss some of the key issues raised by the Pulawama terrorist attack in Kashmir which took the lives of 37 Indian security personnel
14m Feb 18, 2019
14m
Episode 109: Mamta Takes On Modi
Mamta gives Modi a taste of his own medicine. We discuss
13m Feb 15, 2019
13m
Episode 108: Priyanka Gets Political
Priyanka Gandhi official joins politics with a Congress position. We discuss the event and its possible impact
18m Feb 08, 2019
18m
Episode 107: Sadhu Babas with Pull
No Kumbh mela is complete, till some sadhu pulls a car with his genitals. We try and figure out why.
9m Feb 05, 2019
9m
Episode 106: Hindu Rightwing Outrage on Twitter
In a richly ironic development, the Hindu Right in India protests against Twitter claiming it shuts down their free speech
10m Feb 04, 2019
10m
Episode 105: Money for Moustaches
UP cops to get a monthly allowance for growing and keeping a robust moustache.
11m Jan 31, 2019
11m
Episode 104: Mayawati's Birthday Cake
Mayawati fans and BSP members relish her 63rd birthday cake. We discuss
10m Jan 26, 2019
10m
Episode 103: Pliable Journalists
Rahul Gandhi describes Indian journalists as pliable, because of the free pass they give Modi. Outrage ensues.
15m Jan 13, 2019
15m
Episode 102: New Year Celebrations and Resolutions
We reflect on New Year celebrations and resolutions, with a dose of realism
12m Jan 08, 2019
12m
Episode 101: Delivery Guy Eats Order
A deliveryman for Zomato is caught on camera eating from customer orders. We discuss
10m Jan 05, 2019
10m
Episode 100: Indian cricket commentators /Harsha Bhogle
We discuss Indian cricket commentators from Doordarshan legends to the ultra-cheerful Harsha Bhogle
37m Jan 02, 2019
37m
Episode 99: Domestic Flights in India
Domestic flights in India. We discuss.
17m Dec 28, 2018
17m
Special Episode: The Art of Festive Branding
We discuss the art of branding products that draw on traditions, festivals, and social rituals.
19m Dec 25, 2018
19m
Episode 98: Cow Belt Election Shock
The Congress takes back three states in the BJP's comfort zone. Anti-incumbency, farmer anger, or too much cow too little development? We discuss
11m Dec 17, 2018
11m
Episode 97: The BJP's insane ad spend
The BJP spends a colossal sum on advertising. Anxiety, good strategy, or just modern politics?
13m Dec 16, 2018
13m
Episode 96: Diasporic Desi Spitting
Gujarati expatriates in Leicester are fined for spitting paan product. We discuss.
11m Dec 14, 2018
11m
Special Episode: Food in Delhi
Thoughts on Delhi food, since Bunty travels there this week.
13m Dec 04, 2018
13m
Episode 95: Dog meat contraband
Dog meat found in train from Rajasthan to Chennai. We discuss.
14m Nov 27, 2018
14m
Episode 94: Indian Honour and Touchiness
We discuss the Indian proclivity for demanding symbolic honors and respect, especially among some communities
16m Nov 23, 2018
16m
Episode 93: Of Statues and Men
We discuss the giant statue of Sardar Patel built by the Modi government
11m Nov 22, 2018
11m
Episode 92: Kohli's Nationalism: Just Not Cricket
Virat Kohli says Indians should only appreciate Indian cricketers. We discuss.
12m Nov 18, 2018
12m
Episode 91: Low level politicians and their threats
We discuss the false bravado and toxic masculinity of low-level politicians in North India
12m Nov 16, 2018
12m
Episode 90: Bunty Sees Tiger
Bunty sees a tiger in an Indian wildlife reserve, and reflects on all that the experience taught him
23m Nov 07, 2018
23m
Episode 89: Pakodas, taxes, and money in India
A raid on a pakoda-seller yields Rs 60 lakhs. We discuss wealth, income, and cheating on taxes in India
10m Oct 26, 2018
10m
Episode 88: Indians on Planes
We discuss weird Indian behavior on planes
16m Oct 16, 2018
16m
Shilpa Shetty and Australian Airplanes
Shilpa Shetty screams racism when she turns up late for an Australian fiight and can't take a bag on board. Does she have a point or is it desi attention-seeking?
11m Oct 06, 2018
11m