Best Chris Maguire Podcasts (2025)

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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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Author of "Elphie" Gregory Maguire 8:27

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"Elphaba becomes more and more relevant sadly, as the decades have gone on." Welcome Gregory Maguire: We’re joined on the Starline by author and dad. You’ve read “Wicked”, “Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister” among many other books. His latest is “Elphie”. We welcome Gregory Maguire. Gregory, let’s go Beyond the Mic. What made you go back to the wor…

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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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Jon Wolfe: Tequila, Country Roots, and Stories 27:27

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"I think we're missing some stories and story songs... we didn't have to sing about relationships all the time." Welcome Jon Wolfe: We’re joined on the Starline by asinger songwriter and tequila guy who has evolved from his Miami Oklahoma roots and out touring keeping it country. His latest single, which he joined forces with Randy Rogers is “Tequi…

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After God's Own Heart | David & Goliath | Pastor Ricky Jenkins | September 14, 2025 46:34

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📝 DIGITAL MESSAGE NOTES: https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=Byfld6-jxlBy Southwest Church

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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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Art Alexakis from Everclear goes Beyond the Mic 17:53

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"If it's bass drumming, guitars, maybe a keyboard, vocals, it's rock and roll." Welcome Art Alexakis: We’re joined on the Starline by a singer, songwriter and musician. You know him and his band ever since the early 90’s where they have created 11 studio releases, 4 certified Gold or Platinum and more than 8 million records sold. Out on the Sparkle…

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Author David Sheff on "Yoko" 9:29

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"I think it's turning around and I think people are getting it, they're understanding what it was that John wanted people to see when they looked at Yoko, which is what he saw when. Which was this incredible person and this incredible artist." Welcome David Sheff We’re joined on the Starline by a journalist, father and as Sanjay Gupta called him a …

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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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Rob Dunn on “Taste: The Flavor of Life” 9:50

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"Science is full of egos and arrogance, but it is fuller of simpler moments of pleasure at the joy of finding some gem of new knowledge, big or small." Welcome Rob Dunn We’re joined on the Starline by a biologist, writer and professor at North Carolina State University. He’s focused on the biology of daily life. His latest project explores how our …

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Purpose Even in the Storm | John 3:16-18 | Pastor Huntr McMillan | August 31, 2025 36:14

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📝 DIGITAL MESSAGE NOTES: https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=S1mS-4W9exBy Southwest Church

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After God's Own Heart | David & The Beginning | Pastor Ricky Jenkins | September 7, 2025 38:12

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📝 DIGITAL MESSAGE NOTES: https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=rJfidnucxeBy Southwest Church

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Author Tom Sturges on "Men Explained, Finally" 10:10

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"I ran away in the middle of the night to reclaim my life and reclaim my dignity. That was the greatest challenge I ever faced." Welcome Tom Sturges: We’re joined on the Starline by a music executive, educator, speaker, author, mentor, giver and most importantly dad. He signed Smashing Pumpkins, 50 Cent, the Foo Fighters and more in his career. His…

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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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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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Kai Beckstrand Winner of American Ninja Warrior 8:30

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"That was probably the most nervous for any race in all my years of competition." Welcome Kai Beckstrand We’re joined on the Starline by the American Ninja Warrior winner, taking out all comers, including his brother on the way to $250,000. We welcome Kai Beckstrand. Kai, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Your road to Ninja Warrior champion started at 12 wh…

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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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From Pulpit to Cartel: John Lee Bishop’s Unbelievable Story in “The Church of Living Dangerously” 7:59

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"You don't know the taste of freedom until you've experienced incarceration." Welcome John Lee Bishop: We’re joined on the Starline by a pastor and author. His story is unlike any other as one of America’s biggest pastors became a drug runner for a Mexican cartel. His book is “The Church of Living Dangerously” and we welcome its author John Lee Bis…

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Cartoonist / Scientist / Podcaster Jorge Cham on "ScienceStuff" 9:59

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"I think my creativity comes from curiosity mostly. You know, I think just I've become this person who just seems to have a lot of questions about everything." Welcome Jorge Cham We’re joined on the Starline by an engineer turned cartoonist, writer, producer and now podcaster. You’ve read his comic strip Piled Higher and Deeper and your kids might …

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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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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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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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Chris DeVille on Indie Rock’s Rise and the Songs That Changed Everything 8:09

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"If you find a person who has great taste, that’s like kind of having a pipeline directly to you." Welcome Chris DeVille: We’re joined on the Starline by a journalist, managing editor at Stereogum and former reporter at Columbus Alive. His debut book is “Such Great Heights: The Complete Cultural History of the Indie Rock Explosion”. We welcome Chri…

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Purpose in the Storm | The Fruit of Faithfulness | Pastor Albert Tate | August 24, 2025 36:03

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Sermon Notes CLICK HEREBy Southwest Church

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A Mentalist takes over Cyrus Says AMA. ft. Karan Chauhan 49:23

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What 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! 1:08:22

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RJ 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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Madison Watkins: Embracing Faith, Music, and her Journey to Self-Discovery 27:24

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"I think resilience is a muscle and the more that you work it, the better you become at it." Welcome Madison Watkins: We’re joined on the Starline by a singer-songwriter who as a Bulldog state championship cheerleader thought 100 degree weather was not fun. She has opened for Elle King and Gwen Stefani and made it to the top 12 of American Idol. He…

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Amyra Dastur Talks Movies, Parsis & Surviving SoBo Traffic. 1:00:05

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Welcome 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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Purpose in the Storm | Suffering & Storms | Pastor Chris McElwee | August 17, 2025 35:06

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Sermon Notes CLICK HEREBy Southwest Church

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Jason & Erica Redman on "Mission: Invincible Marriage” 9:41

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"When adversity hit us, it actually made us stronger." Welcome Jason and Erica Redman: We’re joined on the Starline by a former Navy SEAL who has undergone thirty-seven surgeries, 1,200 stitches and grueling years of rehab along with his equally as powerful wife, confidante and co-founder of Eagle Rise Speakers Bureau. Their book is “Mission: Invin…

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PETA India: Stray Dogs, Animal Rescues, Celebrity Support & the Fight for Wildlife ft. Sachin Bangera 1:07:28

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Cyrus 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 1:09:22

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Filmmaker 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 48:56

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In 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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Purpose in the Storm | A Moment vs. THE Moment | Pastor Jeff Maguire | August 10, 2025 42:43

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Sermon Notes: CLICK HEREBy Southwest Church

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AMA with Urjita Wani | Labubu Dolls, AI Endings & Reboots Return! 53:46

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In 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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Ray Evernham on Racing, Regrets, and Real Friends 10:11

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Welcome Ray Evernham We’re joined on the Starline by a simple mechanic from New Jersey with more than four decades of experience in automotive and racing industries. He has worked with the biggest names in racing and now told his story to Joe Garner. It’s called “Trophies and Scars”. We welcome the NASCAR Hall of Famer who loves building fast cars …