Best Stray Dog Support Podcasts (2025)

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

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20h ago52:24

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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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Behind The Rescue: Shira Scott Astrofs Mission to Save Animals 53:29

7h ago53:29

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In this powerful episode of The Rescue Dog Pod, host Helen Summerfield-Brown sits down with actress, animal rescuer, and founder of The Animal Rescue Mission, Shira Scott Astrof. Best known for her roles in The Office, Criminal Minds, and more, Shira shares her incredible journey from Hollywood to hands-on rescue work, revealing what truly goes on …

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

8h ago59:57

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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

4d ago57:35

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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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Chota Hafta 555 11:46

4d ago11:46

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This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Manisha Pande and Shardool Katyayan are joined by Dhanya Rajendran, editor-in-chief of The News Minute, and Nitin Sethi, founding editor of the Reporter’s Collective. Check out the Newslaundry store and flaunt your love for independent media. Download the Newslaundry app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …

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

8d ago56:38

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

10d ago1:09:33

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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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Mix #6.24: Nepo Babies, Immigrant Racism, and Lifestyle Checks 1:16:17

11d ago1:16:17

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TT's: We talk about Filipina in the UK being harassed at a Dog Park (02:40), and the internet turning on Nepo Babies (26:05) Where you bean?!: Rica talks about heading to the Philippines (54:23), and her mental state making more content (59:55). JC talks about hosting a Meat Cutting competition for Texas Road House (01:02:56) and eating at a great …

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

12d ago1:00:42

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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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Chota Hafta 554 14:25

11d ago14:25

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This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Manisha Pande, Anand Vardhan, and Raman Kirpal are joined by Kanak Mani Dixit, founder-editor of Himal South Asian, and writer and podcaster Anurag Minus Verma. Check out the Newslaundry store and flaunt your love for independent media. Download the Newslaundry app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com…

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On The Frontlines of Rescue: A Conversation with Sabrina Fatrdla 51:52

14d ago51:52

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In this episode of The Rescue Dog Pod, host Helen Summerfield-Brown welcomes the incredible Sabrina Fatrdla, our Director of Operations of Stray Dog Support, and our very first guest on the podcast! Sabrina takes us behind the scenes of her work supporting stray dogs globally, including her recent trip to Egypt where she connected with our rescue p…

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

14d ago1:06:41

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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

19d ago53:52

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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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Chota Hafta 553 15:01

18d ago15:01

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This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Manisha Pande, and Shardool Katyayan are joined by Akshay Bhambri, doctoral fellow at the Institute for Chinese Studies, Harvard Yenching Institute, and Sumeet Mhaskar, professor at OP Jindal Global University. Check out the Newslaundry store and flaunt your love for independent media. Download t…

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Rescuing Dogs, Not Ego: Social Media, Hate and The Real Cost On Rescuers 12:25

20d ago12:25

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In this episode, we take a raw and honest look at the dark side of rescue work — the social media abuse, judgment, and constant criticism that rescuers face online. From the infamous “Why didn’t you save that dog?” comments to the emotional toll of dealing with keyboard warriors who contribute nothing but negativity, we explore how this noise can d…

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

21d ago1:14:18

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

24d ago57:36

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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

26d ago58:43

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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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Mix #6.23: Flood Projects, 'Lifestyle' Interviews, and Turning Down Invites 1:22:37

24d ago1:22:37

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Where you bean?!: Rica talks about escaping unemployment (05:40), turning down invites to go out (11:50). JC talks about watching Lani Misalucha (19:26) and the crazy spending at Thai Fanmeets (23:35) TT's: We talk about the call-out of Ghost Flood Pojects and Mayor Vico Sotto calling out Journalists Korina Sanchez and Julius Babao for interviews w…

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Chota Hafta 552 14:02

25d ago14:02

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This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Raman Kirpal, Jayashree Arunachalam, and Anand Vardhan are joined by economist and author Vivek Kaul and sports journalist Sharda Ugra. Check out the Newslaundry store and flaunt your love for independent media. Download the Newslaundry app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…

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Catching up & AMAs with Abbas! 50:43

26d ago50:43

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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

28d ago1:25:32

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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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Mix #6.22: Liza Soberano, Bea Borres, and Weapons 1:14:33

1M ago1:14:33

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Where you bean?!: JC talks about watching 'Weapons' (02:20) and 'Freakier Friday' (08:06). and wanting a luxury watch (19:04). Rica talks about enjoying the outdoors (27:07) and getting back into content creation (35:55) TT's: We talk about Liza Soberano's latest video (47:33), and Bea Borres' announcement (1:01:38) Follow Rica & JC on IG: @ricaggg…

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Chota Hafta 551 14:41

1M ago14:41

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This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Manisha Pande, Raman Kirpal, and Shardool Katyayan are joined by Faizan Mustafa, legal scholar and VC of Chanakya National Law University, Patna, and Anuradha M Chenoy, former dean of JNU’s School of International Affairs. Check out the Newslaundry store and flaunt your love for independent media…

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

1M ago49:23

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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

1M ago1:08:22

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

1M ago1:00:05

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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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Hafta 550: Opposition’s protest against Bihar SIR, SC’s stray dogs order, and Uttrakashi floods 1:46:36

1M ago1:46:36

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This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Manisha Pande, and Jayashree Arunachalam are joined by Priya Sahgal, editorial director at NewsX, Jasmine Damkewala, advocate on record in the Supreme Court, and senior journalist Hridayesh Joshi. The episode opens with a discussion on the opposition’s protest against the special intensive revisi…

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Mix #6.21: Jetski Holidays, Holy Water Spitting, and Wedding Suppliers 1:07:42

1M ago1:07:42

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Where you bean?!: Rica talks about Costco shopping (02:50), and staying active (07:54), and dealing with wedding suppliers (12:20) JC talks about his obsession with Texas Roadhouse Rolls (17:36), and hosting for Taipei Tourism (25:47) TT's: We talk about a Tiktoker spitting in some holy water (33:33), and Vice Ganda's controversial Jet2Holiday joke…

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

1M ago1:07:28

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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

1M ago48:56

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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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Chota Hafta 549 14:29

2M ago14:29

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This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Manisha Pande, Jayashree Arunachalam, and Shardool Katyayan are joined by Nitin Pai, co-founder and director of The Takshashila Institution, and senior journalist Hridayesh Joshi from Uttarkashi. Check out the Newslaundry store and flaunt your love for independent media. Download the Newslaundry app. Hosted on Acas…

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

2M ago53:46

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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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A Typical Day 14:54

2M ago14:54

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Welcome to The Rescue Dog Pod, where the stories are real, and the glamour? Yeah… that doesn’t live here. In this episode, “A Typical Day,” come and listen as I reveal the thrilling reality of rescue work—it’s basically just paperwork, emails, and endless computer stuff. No, I’m not wrangling wild dogs in a field all day. I’m wrangling spreadsheets…

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Kayoze Irani on Directing Kajol, Prithviraj Sukumaran & Ibrahim Ali Khan & much more! 1:02:05

2M ago1:02:05

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🎬 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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Mix #6.20: Blacklisted Wedding Suppliers, E-Ayuda Lottos, and Service Workers 1:08:24

2M ago1:08:24

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Where you bean?!: JC talks about loving the resto 'Siklab' (05:41), and finding the perfect Reuben sandwich (13:04). Rica talks about enjoying the TV shows 'Untamed' and 'Sirens' (20:53) TT's: We talk about wedding suppliers being blacklisted on Reddit (30:29), and a questionable 'lottery-style' E-Ayuda in Calumpit, Bulacan (50:40) Follow Rica & JC…

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Chris Hemsworth walked in & I said "Arey, Thor!" ft. Priyanshu Painyuli- Aram Nagar to Hollywood! 56:31

2M ago56:31

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🎙 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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Unleashed - Episode 84 Detour Ahead: The Dark Side of Roadside Zoos 16:33

2M ago16:33

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This week on Unleashed, Cheryl Kaye welcomes Meghan Tiemann, Captive Wildlife Specialist with the PETA Foundation, to uncover the harsh truths behind America’s roadside animal “attractions.” As families gear up for summer road trips, Meghan explains why some so-called “rescues” and “sanctuaries” are anything but. From tiger cub selfies to rundown p…

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Chota Hafta 548 14:37

2M ago14:37

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This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Manisha Pande and Raman Kirpal are joined by Udit Misra from The Indian Express and independent journalist Sanjeev Srivastava. Check out the Newslaundry store and flaunt your love for independent media. Download the Newslaundry app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Corporate Questions, Wild Answers | AMA with Sahil Gupta | Cyrus Says 45:34

2M ago45:34

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On 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…