Cheeky Volley is a tennis and culture podcast. Cheeky Volley is hosted and produced by Kabir Mehta and Alexander Levine, who met playing tennis in college. Kabir's intimate knowledge of the sport is filtered through his childhood in Miami, where each year he ball-boyed for the world’s top-ranked men and women at the Miami Open—Federer, Serena, Roddick, Agassi to name a few. Alex will dive deep into the recesses of Kabir's extensive tennis knowledge and offer a few opinions of his own develop ...
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Welcome to ”The Rural American Surgeon,” a podcast series dedicated to providing insights, resources, and a community for the surgeons of rural America. Your host, Randy Lehman, is an established authority on the multifaceted aspects of rural surgery—from the unique professional benefits and challenges, rural surgical training paradigms, current reimbursement landscape, and how to create triple win opportunities for sustainable rural surgery in partnerships with hospitals and rural communiti ...
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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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E33: Bariatric Breakthroughs in Rural America with Dr. Kabir Mehta
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1:11:08What happens when Mayo Clinic precision meets small-town grit? Dr. Randy Lehman sits down with Dr. Kabir Mehta, who never expected to land in Hazard, Kentucky–population 5,000–but now finds deep purpose in bringing advanced bariatric care to a region where patients used to drive hours for a specialist. This honest doctor's lounge conversation cover…
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Prem Aggan, Heeramandi, Housefull 5 ft. Fardeen Khan
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1:02:26In this candid and heartwarming conversation, Cyrus Broacha sits down with Fardeen Khan for an episode that traces the highs, lows, and rebirth of a Bollywood legacy. Fardeen shares rare stories of his father Feroz Khan’s tough love, how he entered acting, and his experience in film school. He reveals how a call from Ram Gopal Varma changed everyth…
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How Much Lifafa? Atul Khatri & Cyrus Broacha’s Wild AMA
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1:07:26Off-topic and full of wild takes, this AMA with Atul Khatri and Cyrus Broacha hits everything from “Sindhis without Aanis” to mastering Lifafa Economics (how much lifafa is enough?), Indian Standard Time, and know why Atul likes the idea of a giant Cyrus statue out of the options given by fan! No topic’s off-limits: Starting comedy at 48 : late blo…
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The Tree Defender of Mumbai ft. Zoru Bhathena
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52:24In this episode of Cyrus Says, environmental activist Zoru Bhathena joins Cyrus for a candid and insightful chat on fighting for Mumbai’s green cover. Zoru shares the story behind his first PIL – sparked by a shocking sight of dead trees in the Khar-Bandra area, and how that launched him into a life of legal activism. He also dives deep into the Aa…
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Sam & Ian from The Grade Cricketer Talk India, Showers & Sachin
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1:02:18On this episode of Cyrus Says, Aussie legends Sam Perry and Ian Higgins from The Grade Cricketer podcast drop by for a chat. From the bizarre world of Australian grade cricket culture to the unspoken rules of how players must behave in the locker room showers, the duo serves up insight with a side of satire. They talk about touring India, their run…
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E32: The Art of Adaptability in Rural Surgery with Dr. P.J. Reddy
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41:02What does it take to thrive as a rural surgeon for over four decades? Host Dr. Randy Lehman welcomes Dr. P.J. Reddy, a most adaptable and resourceful rural surgeon who shares his journey from India to settling in Kansas, where he practiced for 41 years. Dr. Reddy discusses his experience with colonoscopies, offers financial insight for medical stud…
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THE OG DUO IS BACK | AMA With Aakash Mehta and Punit Pania
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1:02:48Mumbai is underwater (again), and so is Cyrus’ will to live — but that doesn’t stop this Cyrus Says AMA episode from turning into full-blown chaos. Joining him are Puneet Pania, who’s grumpier than the weather, and Akash Mehta, whose back pain has nothing to do with age and everything to do with… let’s just say other activities. The trio plunges in…
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Jinnah never really wanted Pakistan ft. Capt. Raghu Raman
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1:10:45In this powerful and wide-ranging episode of Cyrus Says, Captain Raghu Raman takes us on a journey through the many chapters of his extraordinary life. From the brutal realities of serving in the Indian Army to the extreme conditions at the Siachen Glacier, he offers a rare, unfiltered look at what Indian soldiers endure and whether Siachen is the …
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Hera Pheri South Bombay Edition | GnR Concert | AMA with Shamik Chakrabarti
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1:09:44In this hilariously unfiltered AMA episode, Cyrus and Shamik tackle the truly important questions of our time. With the rail budget going up, should we expect trains to finally run on time—or just more confident announcements? They debate what one really needs to survive a 4 km walk to a Guns N’ Roses concert: water, willpower, or a cardboard cutou…
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The Mysterious Kabir and Kapkapiii ft. Tusshar Kapoor
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1:00:17This week on Cyrus Says, we almost talk about the horror film Kapkapiii. Tusshar Kapoor joins us to discuss his mysterious role as Kabir — a man with secrets, suspense. But of course, true to form, things spiral. We derail into school WhatsApp groups, dive into deep philosophical conversations about dogs, revisit bar night disasters, and also talk …
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E31: The Privilege of Practicing Back at Home with Dr. Gary Timmerman
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1:11:25What makes rural surgery uniquely rewarding and challenging? Host Dr. Randy Lehman welcomes one of the greats–Dr. Gary Timmerman, a distinguished surgeon from South Dakota–to share his journey and insights into rural surgical practice. Dr. Timmerman discusses his career path, the role his faith has played throughout his many years of surgery, and o…
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We are Mangal Pandey’s descendants! ft. Kumar Varun | Cyrus Says
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1:07:39On this episode of Cyrus Says, the hilarious Kumar Varun joins Cyrus for a wild ride through comedy, football fandom, unexpected royalty news, and revolutionary ancestry. From writing jokes, to AIB, to acting & to watching Liverpool live with Rahul Subramanian, KV shares it all—including run-ins with Jurgen Klopp, Mac Allister, and Virgil van Dijk!…
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Pune Highway, Bikes & Banter! ft. Jim Sarbh & Amit Sadh
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54:40This episode, the chaos begins with names—Jim Sarbh explains the minimal effort behind his naming, while Amit Sadh reveals how his was the first thing that must’ve popped into his parents' heads. From there, it’s a deep dive into their backgrounds—Jim’s posh Mumbai schooling and expat education, and Amit’s roots in Lucknow and a couple other places…
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E30: Innovations in Rural Surgery with Dr. Eugene Shively
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56:59How can rural surgeons navigate the complexities of modern surgical techniques while maintaining financial stability? Host Dr. Randy Lehman welcomes back Dr. Eugene Shively, a retired general surgeon from Campbellsville, Kentucky, to explore this question. They discuss the critical role of rural surgery, delve into common bile duct exploration tech…
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Rohit Sharma’s Legacy, Ind-Pak Tensions & Abbas Momin’s TVF Journey | Cyrus Says
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47:22In this candid and entertaining AMA episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus Broacha is joined by comedian and writer Abbas Momin for a freewheeling conversation packed with cricket, comedy, and candid commentary. The two delve into the buzz around Rohit Sharma’s potential retirement, with Cyrus calling him one of the finest batsmen to have ever represented In…
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From Theatre to Pune Highway! ft. Rahul daCunha & Bugs Bhargava | Cyrus Says
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59:39This week on Cyrus Says, Cyrus catches up with theatre legends and long-time buddies Rahul daCunha and Bugs Bhargava—the brilliant minds behind the upcoming film Pune Highway. What starts as a movie promo somehow detours into Amul ad nostalgia, millionaire theories, their advertising days, and just maybe... a few drinks and drives (don’t try this a…
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FROM IIT TO IMDb ft. Amol Parashar | Cyrus Says
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1:14:21In this episode of Cyrus Says, actor and IIT graduate Amol Parashar joins Cyrus for a wide-ranging conversation that’s equal parts funny, insightful, and unexpected. The two dive into the everyday madness of parking in Mumbai, before getting into a bizarre but hilarious crooked finger story. Amol then opens up about his time at IIT, sharing everyth…
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A family emergency gave Dr. Randy Lehman an unexpected perspective—from the waiting room instead of the operating room. In this episode, he shares the story of his grandfather’s emergency gallbladder surgery and how that experience reshaped his approach to rural surgical care. From the weight of urgent decisions to the strain of limited resources, …
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IPL Prodigy, Roast Comedy & AI Popes | Cyrus Says AMA ft. Akash Mehta & Punit Pania
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1:11:49In this explosive AMA episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus Broacha teams up once again with comedians Akash Mehta and Punit Pania for a hilariously chaotic deep-dive into the week’s strangest headlines, hottest takes, and the always unpredictable questions from the show's Discord community. The trio opens with a conversation about the tragic Pahalgam attac…
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The Man Behind Comic Con India ft. Jatin Varma | Cyrus Says
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1:01:15Cyrus Broacha is joined by the founder of Comic Con India — Jatin Varma. From his early days organizing the Golden Kela Awards (India’s answer to the Razzies) to launching one of the biggest pop culture events in the country, Jatin shares his incredible journey. They talk all things nerdy: the rise of Comic Con India, fan culture in India, the evol…
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