GVRNZ, Halima and Simran break down the latest from Bad Vibes Island and beyond, including the far-right riots across the UK, the Olympics, and recent developments in Bangladesh…

After a month off, GVRNZ, Halima & Simran catch up on everything they've missed, including the Ambani wedding, Donald Trump’s assassination attempt, BRAT summer and the protests in Bangladesh…

GVRNZ and Halima discuss the latest news and trending topics, including the internet's response to the disappearance of Jay Slater, the latest from Sunak and Starmer in the run up to the General Election and more...

Simran and GVRNZ mark 40 years since the 1984 Sikh genocide in India, reflecting on the history and how its events still affect Sikhs across the globe today. They also discuss the latest music news and get into a riveting debate over whether washing lines are still a thing…

Halima chats to Ahsan-Elahi and Dhruva from Dialled In about the organisation, the workshops they’ve been hosting this week, and their event in Manchester on 20th July (get your tickets now!)

GVRNZ and Halima reflect on 15 years of the chart-topping hit 'Down' by Jay Sean, and the boundaries the artist crossed as a South Asian in the global music industry...

GVRNZ and Halima discuss the pros and cons of the viral “All Eyes On Rafah” image, and the idea of performative activism. As the official election period begins in the UK, they also delve into the last minute changes regarding Labour’s candidates, including the reinstatement of Dianne Abbott and the removal of Faiza Shaheen…

GVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss this week’s news of an upcoming UK snap general election and the ICC’s issuing of arrest warrants for Israeli leaders in light of the ongoing Palestinian genocide. They also give their thoughts on ZAYN’s new album, as well as THAT viral video of a woman coming first in a race. Finally, GVRNZ finishes the episode with an interview with Supermann On Da Beat about his latest EP ‘Breathe’ which sees him behind the mic for the first time, and his recent BBC mini documentary ‘Supermann of Scottish Hip-Hop’.

GVRNZ and Halima delve into another busy week on Bad Vibes Island, including Rishi Sunak’s annihilation by Judi Love on Loose Women, King Charles’ new portrait and more. They also look over to India where PM Modi has recently denied any form of discrimination against Muslims, despite referring to them as “infiltrators” in a speech last month. Finally, as wedding season fast approaches, we’ll be debating whether or not kids should be invited.

GVRNZ, Halima and Simran look back over the good and the bad of this year’s Met Gala looks, and debate whether South Asian designers actually need Western validation for their work. They then delve into the stark dystopian contrast between attention on the Met compared to the latest developments in Palestine, as Israel encroaches on Rafah. To finish the episode, GVRNZ chats to Indian-American artist VJDAMUSICMAN about his new album ‘Mind-Altering Substance’.