Durgesh is an Actor in Bollywood. He has worked in films like Highway, Dil Bechara, Sanju, Dhadak to name a few.

Here we discussed -
1. His life from Darbhanga to Mumbai.
2. His experience of working in Highway and Imtiaz Ali's way of dealing with actors.
3. His advice on dealing with loneliness in a big city.
4. Insider and outsider debate.

In this episode, we talk about the Iran–Israel conflict that feels like a trailer for something bigger, why Trump had lunch with Pakistan’s Army Chief without a press release, how power is shifting quietly across continents and what all of this actually means for India. Prof. Rajan Kumar makes sense of the mess, with context that matters.

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If you’ve spent any meaningful time on Twitter, you already know Rofl Gandhi. This is our third conversation, but his first ever video appearance. And here, you’ll see a different side of him—not just the tweeter celeb, but a political observer who understands the system from the inside. Someone who knows politicians personally and brings insights straight from ground zero.

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Today, our guest is the anonymous artist behind the widely popular internet sensation, Swineryy. She is known for creating unique Animoji art on Instagram that utilizes colourful characters to make absurd and humorous videos.

In the podcast, Swineryy discusses a range of interesting topics. Firstly, she talks about the idea and reason behind being anonymous on the internet. She also expresses her concerns about the changing algorithm on Instagram and the pressure to create generic reels. Additionally, Swineryy shares her anxieties of monetizing art and how that can affect her creative process. The podcast also covers standup culture and how it relates to her work. Finally, Swineryy talks about her experiences in Michigan and the US, giving listeners a glimpse into her life. This episode provides a fascinating insight into Swineryy's work and her perspectives on various issues.

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Comedian sings a parody, a mob trashes a comedy club, and chaos follows. I sit down with Punit Pania to talk about the madness of it all. From the mad viral trend of Studio Ghibli to the soulless churn of AI art, this episode looks at what it means to create when everything around you feels fake, loud, and slightly unhinged.

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A conversation with Shoaib Daniyal- political editor of Scroll. in. In the glow of language wars, a conversation on history, politics, and the philosophical vanity of words. Why language matters so much, often enough to reshape entire political landscapes. Tune in for a fun and very insightful podcast!

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This time, I sit down with Shrujana Shridhar, a visual artist based in New York, as we navigate the chaos of a world in flux.

We discuss shifting cultures, nostalgia, movies, and the uncertain future we’re all stepping into. 

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 The internet is changing. With increasing censorship, growing government interest, and rising digital anxieties, the online world is not what it used to be—and it won’t stay the same. In this episode, we explore where the internet stands today and where it might be headed. A timely conversation with Vimoh on the present and future of our digital space.

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In this episode, we discuss the recent controversy surrounding cases against Samay Raina and other YouTubers. But this isn’t really about them. It’s about something much bigger—a psychoanalysis of culture itself.

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Bhumika Saraswati, an award-winning journalist, writer, filmmaker, and photographer, shares her deeply personal reflections in this conversation. We discuss the fractured state of the world and the relentless pursuit of hope and beauty that refuses to fade, even in the face of so much brokenness.

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