Best Samantics Podcasts (2025)

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S14E10 - Literarily Laughing 46:16

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Literarily Laughing A gentleman of letters joins Drewling Samantics as this week’s fabulous guest. Ralph Jones is a journalist, author, script writer and comedian, and as if that wasn’t enough to keep him busy, he also crops up on various platforms as a performer and contributor. How does he fit it all in?! Fortunately he’s full of energy, and to a…

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S3E120: Vrushali Samant on Body Positivity, Book-to-Screen Adaptations & Being a Woman in Media 42:00

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In this episode, we speak with Vrushali Samant, author, director, and media professional, about her journey across books, films, and journalism. She shares what inspires her storytelling, the difference between novel and screenplay writing, and how life stages like motherhood influenced her career rhythm. We discuss body positivity, adapting books …

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Samantics-Ep.326-Byeeeee 1:54:52

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Enjoy the final episode of Samantics with Paul and Trey, our very first guests. Cleanse your palate with a new dose of White Bullets while you're at it.

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Gopal Datt on Theatre, Comedy & The Madness Behind "Farzi Mushaira". 52:02

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Actor, writer, and comedian Gopal Datt joins Cyrus Broacha for a laughter-filled, nostalgic, and brutally honest chat about life in theatre, the chaos of ad shoots, and his hit projects like Delhi Crime and Farzi Mushaira. Gopal opens up about the strange but beautiful addiction of theatre, why material success never matches the “high” of performin…

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Andre Timmins talks about IIFA, Turntables, and Michael Jacksons visit to India 56:24

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Andre Timmins, the co-founder of Wizcraft and the man behind IIFA, sits down with Cyrus to reveal the untold stories from the biggest stages in the world!From pioneering India's events industry and starting Wizcraft in 1988 with just a few thousand rupees, to booking the biggest stars—Andre shares the madness.In this episode, Andre reveals: The jaw…

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Sudhir Mishra: The Rebel Filmmaker Who Changed Indian Cinema. 1:04:19

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Acclaimed filmmaker Sudhir Mishra joins Cyrus Broacha for a candid, hilarious, and deeply nostalgic chat about his journey through Indian cinema. From sneaking into NSD classes without admission to co-writing Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Sudhir recounts his early days with legends like Kundan Shah, Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, and Saeed Mirza — and the chaoti…

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S14E09 - What On Earth Are You Wearing? 38:04

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What On Earth Are You Wearing? Drew and Sam are back for another instalment of chat and banter, so, having both engaged in a very busy week of work related travelling, they hang up their coats and settle in for a bit podcast fun. Today’s meeting sees the chaps taking the opportunity to discuss dressing up for a living - in other words, costume and …

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Pulkit Kochar’s AMA Chaos: Sex Ed, Shah Rukh Khan & Social Media Life 49:52

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This week on Cyrus Says AMA, Cyrus Broacha is joined by creator–comedian Pulkit Kochar, the man behind viral Bollywood trivia reels and the most meta jokes on Instagram. Pulkit opens up about: His small-town journey from Jaito near Bathinda to working with East India Comedy, Pocket Aces, and Netflix Making memes for a living and why he left a stead…

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Arjun Mathur & Anshuman Jha Talk ‘Lord Curzon Ki Haveli’, Intimacy & Independent Filmmaking | Cyrus Says 51:21

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Actors Arjun Mathur (Made in Heaven) and Anshuman Jha (Mastram, Lakadbaggha) join Cyrus Broacha for a hilarious, thought-provoking chat about their new film Lord Curzon Ki Haveli — a dark comedy thriller that bends genres and expectations. They talk about working together, the madness of making a “locked-room” film, the role of intimate direction i…

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Shashank Khaitan on Comedy, Love & His Return to Rom-Coms | Cyrus Says 54:00

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Director Shashank Khaitan joins Cyrus Broacha on Cyrus Says to chat about his new film Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, his love for technology, and how he balances creativity with innovation. Expect laughs, insights, and a deep dive into the making of one of Bollywood’s most anticipated romantic comedies! Exploring comedy, love, filmmaking challeng…

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S14E08 - All in the Mind 39:47

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All in the Mind Another week means another guest, but any suggestion that that brings an element of repetition is nonsense, as today’s episode is far from boring or run of the mill! You see today the Drewling Samantics boys welcome a guest with a difference - he’s very much a part of the industry, but has a unique combination of skills that you cou…

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Bhajans on the Train, Asia Cup Drama & Office Diwali Gifting | Cyrus Says AMA 38:13

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In this episode, Cyrus, Aakash, and Punit answer your most Indian questions — from loud bhajan uncles on Mumbai trains to awkward Diwali gifting office politics, and missed train crushes on the Central Line. Expect chaos, sarcasm, and questionable wisdom as Cyrus tackles: India winning (and not taking) the Asia Cup The eternal struggle between work…

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S3E119: Breaking the Stigma: A World Mental Health Day Special with Dr. Amrit Pattojoshi & Dr. Aninda Sidhana 1:14:16

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On this special World Mental Health Day episode, we bring together two powerful voices in mental health: Dr Amrit Pattojoshi, a leading neuropsychiatrist, and Dr Aninda Sidhana, an experienced mental health professional. Together, they unpack the stigma that still surrounds mental health, explore the gender differences in seeking care, and share in…

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Mumbai’s Favorite Gay Couple on Love, Family & Visibility 54:42

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Welcome to Cyrus Says! In this heartfelt and hilarious episode, Cyrus sits down with Atulan and Divesh, the creators of Honey Imm Home — one of India’s most loved LGBTQ+ couple channels on Instagram and YouTube. The duo opens up about their journey of love, laughter, and life together as a gay couple in Mumbai. They share how Honey Imm Home began a…

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Oscar entry 'Homebound', Mardaani, & the actor who played Akbar- Vishal Jethwa on Cyrus Says. 38:51

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In this engaging episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus Broacha chats with the talented Vishal Jethwa, best known for his breakthrough role in Mardaani and now starring in India’s 2026 Oscar entry – Homebound. Vishal opens up about his early days as a TV child actor, his transformation into a serious film actor, and the discipline he picked up from his mento…

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S14E07 - Self Improv-ment 39:17

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Self Improv-ment Despite careful pre-planning and in-depth discussion, Drew and Sam readily admit that it may at times look as if they are making things up on the spot. In fact the content they bring us is frequently sporadic and “off-the-cuff”, but actually it’s fair to say that that’s part of the joy of Drewling Samantics. Yes, regardless of how …

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YHAT1-Ep.114-OddsAndEnds 1:49:58

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Sid Shetty on Quitting His Job, Comedy Hustle & AMA Madness! 39:00

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Comedian Siddhartha ‘Sid’ Shetty is back on Cyrus Says for an AMA episode full of laughter, chaos, and some accidental wisdom.Cyrus and Sid get into: Sid’s journey from corporate sales to stand-up comedy Why Navi Mumbai is the new Mumbai 👀 Cricket rants, Asia Cup hot takes & Tilak Varma love The great Garba controversy 🪘 Fusion food crimes (Avocado…

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S3E118: Breaking Silence: Uttama Kirit Patel on Writing, Womanhood & Rebellion 51:14

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In this episode, I sit down with author and editor Uttama Kirit Patel to talk about her powerful debut novel, Shape of an Apostrophe. We explore the story of Leena Solanki, a woman who never wanted children, now pregnant and grappling with grief, family expectations, and difficult choices. I loved unpacking the themes of motherhood, silence, cultur…

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Isha Koppikar on Cyrus Says. 54:44

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In this fun and candid episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus Broacha sits down with the multi-talented Isha Koppikar – actor, producer, and martial artist – for a wide-ranging conversation full of laughs, insights, and nostalgia. Isha opens up about her journey from modelling to films, working in Bollywood and South cinema, and why content is king no matter…

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“I’ve worked with 13 National Award winning Directors” - Neetu Chandra on Cyrus Says. 58:11

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From Garam Masala to Jackie Chan’s stage in Hong Kong — Neetu Chandra’s journey is anything but ordinary! 💥 In this episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus reconnects with actress, producer, and former national-level Taekwondo champion Neetu Chandra. She opens up about: -Breaking into Bollywood with Akshay Kumar & John Abraham in Garam Masala -Her martial art…

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S14E06 - Dress to Impress 41:52

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Dress to Impress Whether you are a regular listener or viewer, or a relative newcomer to the podcast, this week’s episode is sure to be quite the treat, as the delightful and talented Tilly Burrows joins Drew and Sam for a chat. Tilly is a theatre professional and creative currently working in yet another field of the business that gets less covera…

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Donald Trump: The funniest President ever?! Ft. Joel Dsouza 52:24

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It’s AMA time on Cyrus Says! 🎙️ This time, Cyrus Broacha sits down with comedian Joel D’Souza for an episode filled with hilarious chaos, unfiltered banter, and completely unprepared nonsense (as usual). From stand-up life to bodybuilding competitions gone wrong, awkward ad shoots, and imaginary girlfriends who paint, nothing is off-limits. Joel sh…

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S3E117: Ambika Anand: From Newsroom to Runway 24:38

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In this inspiring conversation, I speak with Ambika Anand, a celebrated TV anchor, fashion consultant, and creative storyteller. From starting her career in hardcore business journalism to becoming one of India’s most recognisable lifestyle and fashion voices, Ambika shares her journey of reinvention, bold choices, and staying true to her passion. …

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Can Comedians Help You Find Love? Ft. Aanchal Agrawal 59:57

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Actor, comedian, and content creator Aanchal Agrawal joins Cyrus for a hilarious and heartfelt episode — from MBA and NYU to acting school, viral reels, and why her content connects so strongly with women. In this episode, Cyrus and Aanchal dive into: -How she switched careers from MBA → NYU → corporate → acting → comedy -The story of her viral “Am…

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Atul Kasbekar on Reinventing Himself: Photography, Fashion & Fine Living 57:35

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Celebrity photographer, producer, and talent manager Atul Kasbekar joins Cyrus Broacha on Cyrus Says for a candid and entertaining conversation. From shooting the iconic Kingfisher Calendar to building one of India’s first talent management companies, Atul shares how he has constantly reinvented himself across different industries. He opens up abou…

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S14E05 - In the Spotlight 38:50

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In The Spotlight This week there’s a VIE (Very Important Episode) coming from Drewling Samantics HQ, and not just because Drew and Sam are tackling a rather serious subject. Why then? Well, insert fanfare here - today’s is the two hundredth show! Yes, they said it couldn’t be done, there was no future, the boys must be fools… well actually no one s…

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YHAT1-Ep.113-The Pain Of Cobain 2:17:35

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In this episode, Derek dives deep into one of the most controversial rock n roll mysteries of the 90's- the death of Kurt Cobain. We wrap up the show with a very long Ya Seent for the last time.

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Scams, Ghosts, Keanu Reeves & much more! AMA with Shamik Chakrabarti 56:38

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In this Cyrus Says AMA Special, Cyrus is joined by comedian Shamik Chakrabarti for an hour of unfiltered banter, scams, sports, and sheer nonsense. From fake celebrity frauds (Keanu Reeves & Abraham Lincoln?!) to haunted houses charging rent, horror movie trauma, scam-crazy India, and why cricket feels pointless against UAE — nothing is spared. The…

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S3E116: Power, Purpose & Perseverance: Aditi Singh on Leadership, Balance & Women’s Voices 53:40

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In this episode of The AboutHer Show, I speak with Aditi Singh, Chief Strategy Officer at Satin Creditcare, recognised among the Global 200 Women Power Leaders (2024) and Asia’s 100 Power Leaders in Finance (2022). Aditi shares her journey into the corporate world, the challenges she faced as a woman leader, and the role of mentors in shaping her p…

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Gaurav Dhingra on Producing Angry Indian Goddesses, Jackie Chan & The Amazing Race! 1:09:33

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In this episode, Cyrus is joined by filmmaker and producer Gaurav Dhingra for a freewheeling conversation on his fascinating career. From starting out at MTV to working on massive projects like Maqbool, Mangal Pandey, Jackie Chan’s The Myth, and reality shows like The Amazing Race, Gaurav takes us through the chaos, humor, and hustle of the film in…

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NEIL BHOOPALAM ON THEATRE, SATIRE & ORIGAMI | CYRUS SAYS 1:00:42

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In this episode of Cyrus Says, actor Neil Bhoopalam joins Cyrus for a witty and insightful conversation about his latest theatre project and his quirky personal passions. Neil talks about his role in 'The Horse', a Roman political satire presented by Aadyam Theatre and directed by Sunil Shanbhag, where he plays Silanus opposite Caligula—the emperor…

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S14E04 - The Heart of the Matter 44:15

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The Heart of the Matter The Drewling Samantics boys are back once again with another cracking episode, and to make things even better they are joined by another fabulous guest this week who drops in with an amazing story to tell! Syed Jawad is a film-maker, musician, songwriter and YouTube content creator, and, despite being relatively new to the i…

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Samantics-Ep.325-Testing the Dickers 1:15:19

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Sam and Trav head up to Ohio and reunite with some dear friends! We got a couchful of characters on this episode that truly captures the spirit of Samantics.

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S3E115: From Banking to Bibliotherapy: Bhakti Mathur on Stories, Coaching & Midlife Reboots 50:53

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In this episode of The AboutHer Show, I sit down with Bhakti Mathur—a private banker turned executive coach, bibliotherapist, and yoga expert. From navigating a bold career transition to weaving her diverse passions into a holistic practice, Bhakti opens up about the power of stories, the impact of mindfulness, and the courage it takes to reboot li…

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Sanjay Gupta reveals Untold Stories from Bollywood Sets | Cyrus Says 1:06:41

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Bollywood filmmaker Sanjay Gupta joins Cyrus to share raw, hilarious, and eye-opening stories from his decades in cinema. From being a teenage AD on Jalwa with Naseeruddin Shah, to witnessing the chaos of Dharmendra’s larger-than-life shoots, to working with stars like Sanjay Dutt and John Abraham - Gupta opens up about the madness, egos, and jugaa…

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Avneet Kaur & Shantanu Maheshwari have a chat with Cyrus 53:52

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Avneet Kaur and Shantanu Maheshwari join Cyrus to talk about their brand-new film Love in Vietnam — Bollywood’s *first-ever Indo-Vietnam co-production! 🇮🇳🇻🇳 From shooting in Vietnam’s breathtaking locations, to working with legends like Raj Babbar & Farida Jalal, to their intense and intimate scenes together — nothing is off-limits in this fun, cha…

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S14E03 - Play It Again Sam? 38:56

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Play It Again Sam? Our podcasting pair are in an inquisitive mood this week, firing questions at each other and delving into past roles and shows. Drewling Samantics followers may remember the boys previously discussing some of the favourite plays and parts they’ve enjoyed, and it just so happens that Drew had the opportunity to revisit one of his …

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YHAT1 Template- Ep.112-Whitney Houstons Death Part Deux 1:14:05

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This is the second half of the topic about the suspicious and bizarre circumstances of Whitney Houston's death. As always, we finish our episode with "Ya Seent" where we decompress after a long, heavy topic and chat about what it is that we have both been watching lately.

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Bunshah, Bulla & Broacha went LIVE & "almost" made sense of the world! 1:14:18

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Cyrus Says went LIVE at antiSOCIAL Mumbai — and it was absolute chaos! With comedians Sahil Shah & Zervaan Bunshah joining Cyrus on stage, nothing was off limits: Politics, Vote chori, Virat Kohli prank calls, Messi vs Ronaldo, Putin’s poop rumours, Donald Trump conspiracies, Mumbai bridge disasters — and of course, a very loud LIVE audience! This …

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S3E114: Quiet Rebellions: Vineet Panchhi on Life, Art & Authenticity 59:20

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In this episode of The AboutHer Show, we dive into the inspiring journey of Vineet Panchhi, a former corporate professional who chose to step away from the structured certainty of the business world to embrace the fluid, unpredictable, yet deeply fulfilling path of creativity. From selling shoes and working in HR to setting up his own studio, Vinee…

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Arjun Sen on Brands, Fatherhood & Winning Cancer | Cyrus Says 57:36

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In this episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus is joined by Arjun Sen - author, artist, and most importantly, a cancer winner. From his early days at IIT Kharagpur to building food brands like Einstein Bros. Bagels and Papa John’s, Arjun shares the rollercoaster of his career in the US corporate world. He opens up about the life-changing moment when illness …

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“Aamir Khan ne mujhe Baap bana diya!” says the 'Taare Zameen Par' star Vipin Sharma. 58:43

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Vipin Sharma — NSD alumnus, editor-turned-actor, and the man behind memorable scenes in Taare Zameen Par, Gangs of Wasseypur and Raman Raghav — sits down with Cyrus to tell the true story of leaving acting, retraining abroad, and the audition that changed everything. In this episode Vipin talks about: Growing up in Delhi and the moment he realised …

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S14E02 - CrackerJack 59:19

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CrackerJack Everybody loves a good podcast guest, but a good guest isn’t what’s on the menu this week on Drewling Samantics, as describing the first visitor of Season Fourteen as merely “good” would be quite the insult! Yes, today the boys are thrilled to welcome the immensely talented and rather bloody brilliant Mr Jack Tyler Fisher to the show. J…

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Samantics-Ep.324-Local Bones 1:28:38

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Krystine and Tracy join us for a delightful Friday night ep of Samantics!

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Catching up & AMAs with Abbas! 50:43

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Abbas is back on the AMA and it’s gloriously unhinged: from co-parenting a cat after a breakup to an Indigo co-pilot’s loo fiasco, Dream11’s exit, Priyadarshan’s “100 and out?”, Pujara’s retirement, and whether Messi is actually coming to India. Plus: Supreme Court vs dogs, mallu-spotting hacks, and more Mumbai monsoon misery. What’s inside (highli…

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S3E113: trueBrowns: Blending Heritage, Inclusivity & Global Vision with Udita Bansal 52:45

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In this inspiring conversation, Udita Bansal, founder of trueBrowns, takes us through her entrepreneurial journey, what sparked her decision to start a brand, the gaps she wanted to address in fashion, and how she merges Indian heritage with a modern global outlook. She shares how trueBrowns champions inclusivity by celebrating every body type, the…

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Anuvab Pal On Why English Standup Struggles in India | Cyrus Says 1:25:32

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In this hilarious and thought-provoking episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus Broacha sits down with one of India’s sharpest comedic voices - Anuvab Pal. From the absurdities of everyday Indian life to the quirks of colonial hangovers, Anuvab brings his trademark wit and satire to the table. The conversation wanders through history, stand-up, movies, intern…

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From New Jersey to Prithvi Theatre: Akshay Oberoi Tells His Story 55:02

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In this episode, Cyrus sits down with actor Akshay Oberoi for an honest, funny, and inspiring conversation. Akshay opens up about growing up in New Jersey, his desi upbringing, and the identity crisis that came with it. He shares how he went from studying Economics & Theatre at Johns Hopkins, landing a job at Goldman Sachs, and then quitting it all…

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S14E01 - Ten-Four Good Buddies 34:04

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Ten-Four Good Buddies Fourteen isn’t normally considered to be a particularly significant number. It’s not the first teenage year, it’s more than a Baker’s Dozen, it isn’t associated with bad luck or other superstitions, and from a mathematical point of view it doesn’t really have many special numerical characteristics. But to Drew and Sam, everyon…