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  • Episode 14: Football Special 'The Greatest'
    Football is called the world game for a reason. The love for the sport eclipses all others. No other sport has the universal appeal, the global following or the huge amount of media attention. As a result debates regarding the greatest players, teams and goals are always raging.
    In this episode we'll be having a little fun with the panelists, as they answer five questions, with the best answers to each question being awarded a point as the panelists battle it out to win the challenge!
    33 min
  • Episode 13: Bollywood For Beginners
    Bollywood is a key component of Indian cinema and is one of the largest centers of film production in the world. It's appeal is not limited by nationalities, borders, regions or religions...with fans all around the globe, from Russia to Nigeria, Mauritius to the Middle East, and Australia to Europe.....the industry is huge, with estimations that by 2021, Bollywood will be worth around $4.5 billion..
    In this episode we discuss all things Bollywood
    36 min
  • Episode 12: Is The Monarchy Still Relevant?
    The British Monarchy have been the topic of debates for as long as they've reigned. The current monarch, Queen Elizabeth the second, at the age of 93, has ruled as the head of the monarchy for 65 years, the longest reign of any monarch in the world.
    Despite their popularity among a core following both at home and overseas, the last few decades have seen the royals dogged by numerous scandals.
    In this episode we explore the role of the royals, and ask if they're overrated, outdated and unwanted.
    29 min
  • Episode 11: Punjab's Growing Drug Problem
    Drug abuse is a global phenomenon, affecting almost every country and every region. India too is caught in this vicious circle of drug abuse, and the numbers of drug addicts are increasing day by day. Why is it that the region of Punjab is viewed as the epicenter of drugs in India? In this episode we explore this somber, yet intriguing, subject, and explore the reasons behind the problem and the actions required to precipitate change.
    25 min
  • Episode 10: TV From The 80's
    While the 1980's are widely recognized as being a memorable decade for music, they were also a time when some of the most iconic shows to grace the TV were produced.
    Hugely successful shows such as Cheers, The-A Team, Magnum PI, Knight Rider, MacGyver and Dynasty are just a few of the hit TV shows that were born in the 80's.
    With modern TV dominated by reality shows, was the 1980's the golden era for TV?
    31 min
  • Episode 9: The Truth Is Out There
    The existence of life beyond our planet has intrigued humans for generations. Reports of UFO sightings, alien abductions and unexplained phenomena have only served to heighten the interest in an area that has been the subject of movies, books and news reports for decades. In this episode we ask the question "are we alone in the universe?", as the panelists aim to answer a question that has baffled so many for so long.
    27 min
  • Episode 8: Let's Get Ready To Rumble
    American wrestling has developed into one of the biggest entertainment industries on the planet... despite numerous changes, numerous champions and numerous spin-offs... one thing that has continued is the insatiable appetite for wrestling. In this episode the panelists are joined by special guest, Prince AJ Kumar, host of the popular Spinning Heelkick podcast, as they discuss the golden era of wrestling, the future direction of the 'sport', as well as picking out the all-time legends.
    29 min
  • Episode 7: Food, Glorious Food
    Food, glorious food. When cooked to perfection it can leave an everlasting impression, creating a wonderful memory associated with better days, time spent with loved ones and travels to fabulous destinations. However some dishes can stay with us for the wrong reasons too! In this episode we explore the power of food, and ask the panel to respond to a recent study that ranked the world's top-10 cuisines, with their own selection of the best cuisines on the planet.
    24 min
  • Episode 6: All-Time Hit Movies
    Despite the advances in technology and the ever-developing and evolving world of entertainment, movies continue to delight the masses and provide an ongoing source of timeless entertainment. The film industry has always been a central pillar of society, appealing to all walks of life and providing an indiscriminate source of pleasure, This episode explores the elements that go in to making a hit movie, as well asking the panelists to select their all time favorite movies.
    31 min
  • Episode 5: The Politics Of India
    India boasts the largest democracy in the world. Since gaining Independence over 70 years ago, it's political landscape has been dominated by the Congress Party. However, the elections of 2014 saw Narendra Modi sworn in as the Prime Minister. Since then, India has developed domestically and economically at lightning pace, becoming one of the biggest players on the World stage. Modi has also become the first non-Congress leader to win a second term in office after having completed a first full-term, with his popularity remaining high. In this episode we take a broad look at Indian politics and some of the recent controversies that have threatened to derail the popularity of the ruling BJP party.
    37 min

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