The Overrated Podcast

Sagar 'J' Kamnani and Uday Mehta break down cancel/call-out culture (1:30), including the Twitter element (6:00), Donald Glover's evolution (14:15), the woke vs. the still waking (18:30), reviewing the situations of Tyler/Kanye/Cardi (24:00), whether the culture is productivity (37:00), and the agency/ownership involved (51:00). Then, they look at the newest information about Pokemon Sword and Shield (1:00;00), the case for Sun and Moon (1:06:30), the first look at the new starters (1:10:45), how to overhaul the battle mechanism (1:16:00), and our wishlist of features they'd include (1:23:30).

Sagar 'J' Kamnani and Uday Mehta discuss the speculated casting of Robert Pattinson as Batman (01:00), how it might compare to the Christian Bale and Ben Affleck versions (12:30), and what storylines we can expect to see in the next movie (18:15). Then, they get mad at Magic Johnson for playing the blame game (23:15), specifically about Ivica Zubac (29:30), and foreshadow what the Lakers could do next (40:00). Next, they discuss the anticipated re-election of Narendra Modi as the Indian Prime Minister (42:15) and the policies and American equivalents of the BJP & Congress parties (59:00). Finally, they talk about the finale of Game of Thrones (1:04:15), their overarching critiques of the show (1:14:30), and give some of their favorite moments, episodes, story arcs, and characters (1:29:30) before saying goodbye.

Sagar 'J' Kamnani and Uday Mehta delve into the genre-bending Old Town Road and the proliferation of rap music into the mainstream (2:30), discuss the relative irrelevance of presidential candidate Bill Weld (30:00), react to the twist in the new Star Wars Ep. IX trailer (42:15), and discuss how Kamala Harris' Indian-American heritage affects her campaign (1:09:45).

Uday Mehta, in the absence of Sagar 'J' Kamnani, runs through the major film franchises of the 21st century (excluding the dumb ones of course), including DC (2:45), Marvel (10:00), X-Men (25:00), Jason Bourne (31:10), Fast & Furious (38:00), Pirates of the Caribbean (46:30), and Harry Potter (1:07:15).

Sagar 'J' Kamnani and Uday Mehta give their thoughts on each candidate at the very beginning of the Democratic presidential primary process, starting with some candidates that have not yet announced such as Beto O'Rourke and Joe Biden (4:00). Then, they go through the policies and promise of Pete Buttigieg (11:00), Tulsi Gabbard (20:40), Kirsten Gillibrand (29:15), Cory Booker (35:45), Kamala Harris (41:00), Elizabeth Warren (48:45), and Bernie Sanders (54:15).

Sagar 'J' Kamnani and Uday Mehta unwillingly talk about Howard Schultz and his opposition to the two-party system (8:00), the categories of Trump voters (14:00), his similarities to Mark Zuckerberg (26:30), and overall practicality of businessmen in politics (34:00). Then, they dive into the Green New Deal (41:00).

Sagar 'J' Kamnani and Uday Mehta talk about the recent controversies surrounding Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) and how it relates to the recent detainment of "Atlanta" rapper 21 Savage through the lens of the internet response. Then they break down the fundamentals of mixed martial arts (MMA) and the rise of the Ultimate FIghting Championship (UFC), touching on lasting star-power, the desensitization to violence, and the economics of the new TV deal with ESPN.

Sagar 'J' Kamnani and Uday Mehta return for Season 2 of another overrated podcast to discuss the weird Oscar nominations (1:00), how these are viewed through the lens of history (9:00), whether the whole Kevin Hart ordeal matters (13:00), and how they would create their all-acting team (23:00). Then, they commiserate over James Harden's historical unwatchability (34:00), break down how exactly he draws fouls (42:00), and debate how the rules could be changed for the better (47:00). And finally, a debate over fries (53:30).

Sagar 'J' Kamnani and Uday Mehta attempt to make sense of the implications of the recent Dwight Howard controversy (6:30), discuss the larger context surrounding the recent report on climate change (24:00) plus possible policy solutions (37:00) including nuclear fusion (40:00), and explore the potential of new congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (42:30) in light of her harsh right-wing media treatment (47:30) and how she can move forward (53:00). Also, Sagar breaks down his favorite Spongebob Squarepants episodes following the death of creator Stephen Hillenburg (2:00).

Sagar 'J' Kamnani and Uday Mehta break down the many controversies of Elon Musk (2:00), including the SEC's lawsuit and eventual settlement regarding Musk's tweet about taking Tesla private (4:45), the defamation lawsuit brought by a rescue diver involved in saving Thai children from a cave (13:30), and delve into the 'cult' surrounding Musk (22:00) as well as comparisons to fellow pioneers like George Lucas and Steve Jobs (33:45). Then, they lay out the timeline of the Jimmy Butler trade saga and whether his approach to the situation is appropriate (38:00), and debate the fairness of six fake trades (1:01:00). Finally, they explore the upside of introducing the Bumble app into the Indian dating scene (1:11:20).