Hosts Samantha and Derek take turns telling each other conspiracies, mysteries, and overall interesting stories.
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A show where a couple sits around and talks about their crazy adventures and invite friends over to share their interesting/funny stories. Just an excuse to drink and hang with friends.
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Drew and Sam are actors. They haven’t won any Academy Awards yet, and neither of them is in line to be the new James Bond (sorry Sam), but between them they do have over half a century’s worth of experience in the industry. Many months ago a combination of boredom, significantly reduced work opportunities (thanks pandemic!) and overactive and under-stimulated imaginations inspired them to create a podcast, and somehow they’re still at it. Join the Drewling Samantics chaps every Sunday (or do ...
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2020 has been such an incredible year! As we near the end of this roller coaster ride, here's a Letter - From Me to You. :) Read it at: www.justsomeunspokenwords.wordpress.com
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Learn to grow, laugh, and persevere listening to SamAnt CEO Of Viral Hip Hop News and his journey to get where he is. Also, various guest will join the podcast to share their stories of growth and perseverance to inspire others go for their dreams!
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Michael Cowen and his guests explore critical topics distinctive to the legal profession - specifically focusing on developing extremely efficient law practices, securing a competitive edge in the industry, and wildly excelling in the courtroom.
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Broadcasting through the week with a rotating panel of guests, Cyrus Says is the definitive show on life in urban India, politics, sports, civic sense, traffic, kids, food, and everything that matters. Mostly.
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Childbirth is supposed to be empowering, but for many birthing people it is not. For Indigenous women, immigrant women and women of colour, birthing within the western healthcare system can be anything but affirming. It can feel unsafe. In this raw and challenging talks series, health researcher, clinician and nursing educator Dr Ruth De Souza (RMIT University) hosts conversations about birth, racism and cultural safety with change makers working within the maternal health-care sector to bre ...
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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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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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Sid Shetty on Quitting His Job, Comedy Hustle & AMA Madness!
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39:00Comedian 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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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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188-Malorie Peacock- The Effective Examination of Treating Doctors
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44:30In this episode of Trial Lawyer Nation, Michael Cowen and Malorie Peacock discuss the effective examination of treating doctors in trial settings. They emphasize the importance of concise and persuasive direct examination techniques, the necessity of understanding medical terminology, and the critical role of establishing causation through expert m…
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“I’ve worked with 13 National Award winning Directors” - Neetu Chandra on Cyrus Says.
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58:11From 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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Donald Trump: The funniest President ever?! Ft. Joel Dsouza
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52:24It’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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Can Comedians Help You Find Love? Ft. Aanchal Agrawal
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59:57Actor, 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
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57:35Celebrity 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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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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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
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56:38In 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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Gaurav Dhingra on Producing Angry Indian Goddesses, Jackie Chan & The Amazing Race!
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1:09:33In 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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187-David Craig-The Path to Legal Excellence and Innovation
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46:18In this episode of Trial Lawyer Nation, host Michael Cowen interviews David Craig, a seasoned truck accident lawyer from Indianapolis. They discuss David's journey into truck accident law, the unique challenges of these cases, and the importance of knowledge and mastery in the field. David shares insights from interviewing truck drivers, the role o…
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NEIL BHOOPALAM ON THEATRE, SATIRE & ORIGAMI | CYRUS SAYS
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1:00:42In 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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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
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1:15:19Sam 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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Sanjay Gupta reveals Untold Stories from Bollywood Sets | Cyrus Says
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1:06:41Bollywood 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
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53:52Avneet 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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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
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1:14:05This 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!
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1:14:18Cyrus 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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Arjun Sen on Brands, Fatherhood & Winning Cancer | Cyrus Says
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57:36In 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.
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58:43Vipin 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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186-Natalie Arledge-Strategic Choices & Jury Trust: The $1.7 Million Verdict Story
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43:36In this episode of Trial Lawyer Nation, Michael Cowen and Natalie Arledge delve into the complexities of a challenging legal case that resulted in a remarkable $1.7 million verdict. They discuss the strategic decisions, overcoming liability challenges, and the importance of trusting the jury. Join them as they share insights and lessons learned fro…
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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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Krystine and Tracy join us for a delightful Friday night ep of Samantics!
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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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Anuvab Pal On Why English Standup Struggles in India | Cyrus Says
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1:25:32In 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
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55:02In 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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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…
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YHAT1 Template-EP.111-Whitney Houstons Suspicious Death-Part 1
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A Mentalist takes over Cyrus Says AMA. ft. Karan Chauhan
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49:23What happens when a mentalist enters the Cyrus Says studio? Pure chaos, laughs & jaw-dropping mind games! Karan Chauhan – comedian, magician & master mentalist – sits down with Cyrus to talk about his journey from vanishing coins in school to headlining corporate shows. But that’s not all… He blows Cyrus’ mind by: ✨ Guessing the name of Cyrus’ firs…
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RJ Malishka on Japan, Ranbir, Vidya & the BMC Song!
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1:08:22RJ Malishka, the voice of Mumbai, joins Cyrus Broacha on Cyrus Says! Celebrating 20 years at Red FM, Malishka talks about her iconic journey in radio, the viral BMC monsoon song, her behind-the-scenes stories with Vidya Balan, Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, and what keeps her going after two decades on-air. From hosting with Cyrus in Japan to bein…
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Amyra Dastur Talks Movies, Parsis & Surviving SoBo Traffic.
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1:00:05Welcome to Cyrus Says! Bollywood star Amyra Dastur joins Cyrus Broacha for an unfiltered, laugh-out-loud chat about movies, Parsis, and the quirks of South Bombay life. From her early modelling days and awkward auditions, Amyra opens up about the chaos, charm, and comedy of her career. In this no-holds-barred conversation, Amyra reveals: How a SoBo…
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Samantics-Ep.323-The Heartbreak Junkies
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1:24:26The Heartbreak Junkies are reunited once again! The guys and gals play some live tunes in segment 2.
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185-Todd Tracy- Crashworthiness & Collaboration: Lessons from Todd Tracy
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1:00:13In this episode of Trial Lawyer Nation, Michael Cowen sits down with Todd Tracy, a powerhouse attorney in automotive product liability. Todd shares his journey from defending car manufacturers to fighting for crash victims. They dive into what it takes to spot and win vehicle defect cases, and Todd stresses how important it is for lawyers to work t…
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PETA India: Stray Dogs, Animal Rescues, Celebrity Support & the Fight for Wildlife ft. Sachin Bangera
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1:07:28Cyrus chats with Sachin Bangera, VP – Celebrity & PR at PETA India, about what actually moves the needle for animals: rescuing elephants from circuses, ending cruel practices, using celebrity influence the right way, and why “adopt, don’t shop” matters. They swap stories about sanctuary life, policy nudges, teaching compassion (start with a plant!)…
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From Vande Mataram, AR Rahman to Nelson Mandela, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Dalai Lama ft. Bharat Bala
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1:09:22Filmmaker Bharat Bala joins Cyrus to share jaw-dropping stories from his extraordinary career — from creating the iconic Vande Mataram with A.R. Rahman to walking 2 km through Gaza’s no-man’s land to meet Yasser Arafat. He recalls gifting Nelson Mandela two Kaju Katlis, discussing compassion with the Dalai Lama, and laughing with Archbishop Desmond…
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Rajesh Tailang on Mirzapur, Bakaiti & Life Beyond Bollywood | Cyrus Says
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48:56In this episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus sits down with the ever-versatile Rajesh Tailang for a candid and laugh-filled conversation. Fresh off the release of his brand-new comedy-drama series Bakaiti Rajesh opens up about the heart of the show—set in Ghaziabad, steeped in middle-class chaos, and brimming with relatable family moments. We dive into his…
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YHAT1-Ep.110-El Fusilado Moesha and Mountain Dew
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1:30:52This is a 3 for 1 episode where I cover 3 different topics in the first half before diving into what we've been watching lately.
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AMA with Urjita Wani | Labubu Dolls, AI Endings & Reboots Return!
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53:46In this wild AMA episode comedian @urjitawani. returns to Cyrus Says—this time with a brand-new surname and a head full of stories. In this candid and hilarious AMA episode, Urjita chats with Cyrus about her recent wedding, including the curious case of why Cyrus wasn’t invited (hint: her husband had some guest-list rules) and how she boldly sent a…
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Kayoze Irani on Directing Kajol, Prithviraj Sukumaran & Ibrahim Ali Khan & much more!
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1:02:05🎬 Kayoze Irani joins Cyrus Broacha in this laugh-packed, heartfelt episode of Cyrus Says, where he opens up about his journey from being Boman Irani’s son to becoming a full-fledged Bollywood director. Fresh off the success of his debut feature film Sarzameen, Kayoze shares hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, intense personal challenges, and movin…
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Chris Hemsworth walked in & I said "Arey, Thor!" ft. Priyanshu Painyuli- Aram Nagar to Hollywood!
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56:31🎙 Actor Priyanshu Painyuli joins **Cyrus Broacha** for a laugh-packed, brutally honest episode of *Cyrus Says*. From endless auditions in Aram Nagar to playing a villain in Netflix's *Extraction* and becoming a meme machine with *Mirzapur*, Priyanshu shares the ups and downs of an actor’s journey — with hilarious anecdotes, inspiring stories, and B…
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Two of our favorite local musicians, Eric and Nick, join us on this episode to talk music, the industry, and travelin'!
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Corporate Questions, Wild Answers | AMA with Sahil Gupta | Cyrus Says
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45:34On the newest episode of Cyrus Says, comedian and viral content creator Sahil Gupta joins Cyrus Broacha for a no-holds-barred conversation on corporate culture, Instagram comedy, and the chaos of navigating a double life between tech jobs and social media fame. Known for his handle @sahil_the9to5, Sahil shares how a strict, overprotective childhoo…
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184-Robert Hirschhorn-From Courtroom to AI: Robert Hirschhorn's Journey in Jury Consulting
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55:34In this episode of Trial Lawyer Nation, host Michael Cowen sits down with renowned jury consultant Robert Hirschhorn. Robert shares his journey from criminal defense attorney to pioneering jury consultant, and how he and his partner, Cathy Bennett, helped transform the field. He introduces Verdict Hub, an AI-driven platform making jury research mor…
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From DevD, Gangs of Wasseypur, TIFF, Canne Film Festival to Netflix & more ft. Vasan Bala!
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1:03:01Welcome to Cyrus Says! Before Monica O My Darling hit Netflix, before Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota became a TIFF cult film, and before Vicky Kaushal became VICKY KAUSHAL — there was Vasan Bala, shooting indie films on the streets of Mumbai with zero budget and maximum madness. In this episode of Cyrus Says, filmmaker Vasan Bala dives deep into his chaoti…
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Muzaffar Ali Reflects on Rekha, Poetry & the Rebirth of Umrao Jaan | Cyrus Says
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57:03Legendary filmmaker Muzaffar Ali joins Cyrus Says for a deeply nostalgic and insightful conversation around the re-release of his classic film Umrao Jaan – digitally restored 44 years after its original release. In this episode, Muzaffar Ali opens up about: The painstaking process of restoring Umrao Jaan, supported by the Government of India’s heri…
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