A chaotic improv comedy podcast that starts with nothing and unravels into anything. Each episode, Calvin Sang and Ankita Singh guide a group of Kiwi performers to spin a long-form, epic saga out of thin air. No scripts, no safety nets, and absolutely no shame. Reckless, ridiculous, and unexpectedly heartfelt, each episode teeters between disaster and the oddly profound. Listener discretion advised.
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Ankita Singh Podcasts
Just two women talking about books written by women!
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A podcast by two young Indian women who want to be the voice of reason that fails to be heard in certain Indian households. The podcast is designed to bring meaningful conversations on relationships, dating, education, and feminism into Indian homes. Meenal is an Indian who was raised outside of India in a very traditional Indian household while Ankita was raised in India in a more liberal household. So when these two girls get together, the conversation gets rolling.
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The Aspire & Acquire Podcast full of incredible stories from some of the best professionals from very diverse fields like Combat Flying, Robotic Surgery, Dancing, Journalism, Deep Sea Diving and more. These accomplished professionals are not just outstanding in their jobs but have unique stories to share with us.
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Pedro Pascal and his adopted daughter Susannah journey through the zombie wasteland of Texas. They happen upon a mother and son, and together they track down a mysterious fortress called The Stronghold. Starring Bala Murali Shingade, Kalyani Nagarajan, Bryony Skillington, Alice Pearce and Tyler Wilson-Kokiri…
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London, 1920s. A mysterious body turns up under London Bridge, and before long a constable, a forensic investigator (who is the last woman in the world), and a prosecuting lawyer have their man - Felipe. Enter Brad Winkleman, Felipe’s strange-speaking lawyer, who must somehow defend a client determined to loudly admit his guilt at every turn. What …
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In a galaxy many, many lightyears away, a plucky spacecrew embark in the ultimate quest to save humanity: exploring the alien planet Tarnon, in an attempt to resurrect the lost art of tango…oh and also find a source of fresh water to save life on Earth. However, they are faced with a conundrum - isn’t stealing this water colonising? They know that …
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Welcome to Motel Hillstation, tucked into the misty hills of the Himalayas. Samson, the only employee, yearns to elope with the motel’s longest and only guest, Patricia. His employer, Gupta, won’t hear of it — he’s hiding something sinister, something that has Samson under his thumb. One dark, stormy night, things take a chaotic turn when Maungakie…
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In the deep South of Aotearoa New Zealand, Fleur Fern, an anxious young woman trying to find herself, arrives at the quaint “commune” of Roray-ville. All seems dandy as the leader, Blair, aka “The Great Eye of Jupiter”, welcomes her into the commune and prepares her for her initiation that evening. Meanwhile, in the nearby town, investigative journ…
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A chaotic improv comedy podcast that starts with nothing and unravels into anything. Each episode, Calvin Sang and Ankita Singh guide a group of Kiwi performers to spin a long-form, epic saga out of thin air. No scripts, no safety nets, and absolutely no shame. Reckless, ridiculous, and unexpectedly heartfelt, each episode teeters between disaster …
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PR & Comms Tech Entrepreneur - Aman Dall founder of ComsCredible Ep 16
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34:04In this episode we double-click into the world of media with guest, Aman Dhall. Aman is the founder of award winning PR and communication tech venture, ComsCredible. Aman is also an angel investor and has started a syndicate venture capital firm, Coms Credible Venture Fund. If you have enjoyed this Podcast please follow/subscribe, it’s free and rea…
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Affordable Finance - Vikas Singh - Sugmya Finance Ep 15
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36:40Financial inclusion or the effort to provide affordable and accessible financial services to underserved and marginalized populations remains a global challenge. Financial inclusion is a pathway to economic growth. There are companies that, despite all these odds, go against the tide and emerge as winners. One such is Sugmya Finance and in this epi…
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Human trafficking is a global crisis that impacts millions of people. It's a crime that knows no boundaries, transcending borders, cultures, and socioeconomic statuses. Pallabi Ghosh is an anti-trafficking activist, ethnographer, and researcher who fights social evils like human trafficking, gender-based violence, child abuse, labor exploitation, a…
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International Athlete - Ankita Shrivastava Ep 13
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33:17In this episode we have a truly inspiring guest with us who is not just an athlete, but a living testament to the power of determination, resilience, and the human spirit. She has faced challenges that most of us can't even fathom. Ankita Shrivastava, is a World Record Holder, International Athlete, Liver Donor, Entrepreneur, TEDx speaker and the y…
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My guest in this Episode is a Neuroscience based Journalist - Theva Nithy, we will explore the complexities of the human brain. The human brain is one of the most intricate and enigmatic structures in the known universe. Nestled within the protective confines of our skull, this three -pound organ is the epicenter of all our thoughts, emotions, memo…
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Bas itni see kahani hai! - Vineet KKN Ep 11
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40:05My guest in the episode is Vineet KKN, Vineet is an incredible and versatile artist, he’s a film maker, poet, storyteller, Communication Consultant, Voiceover Artist, musician and TedX speaker. This is a story that will stir your soul and ignite your imagination. If you have enjoyed this Podcast please follow/subscribe, it’s free and really helps u…
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The multi-billion dollar Gaming Industry - Kurt Quartier Ep 10
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29:40The gaming industry has experienced evolution and tremendous growth over the years. A worldwide business that generates billions of dollars every year. Kurt Quartier is the President of Tyche Gaming International and has spent over thirty years in the Gaming Industry, in this episode I ask him about how the industry has evolved? Should someone inve…
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An Auspicious life in the Indian Navy - Commander Mandeep Ep 09
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40:40Commander Mandeep was a Commander in the Indian Navy, in this episode he talks about how our modern Navy works, the skills and structure required. He has had a distinguished career from being part of the Il 38 he was inducted into the team of Boeing 737 planes used for Maritime Reconnaissance. He was also part of the search and rescue team followin…
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What is the future of robotic surgery? With advances in A.I. and the technology used, robotic surgery improves the accuracy and precision of surgery. My guest is Dr Amit Taggar a world-renowned Robotics Surgeon in the field of Bariatrics. He explains the fascinating development of robotics used in surgery and what the future holds for this technolo…
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India's most awarded Pianist - Dr. Aman Bathla Ep 07
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28:23My guest in this episode is Musician Dr. Aman Bathla. He has two Doctorate Degrees in music, one of them in the field of music therapy. A motivational speaker he is also known for being the fastest piano artist in the world with 52 world record titles to his name. Music has always played a critical part in the life cycle of human history. It’s an I…
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The King of the Tea Business - Rajah Banerjee Ep 06
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42:10The history of tea is fascinating, it is an integral part of our everyday life, we have been drinking tea for over 350 years, India is the second biggest tea producing country in the world. My guest in this episode is Rajah Banerjee who is considered as the King of the Tea Business in India. His family has been in the tea business for over 350 year…
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Elite Performance Coach - Shayamal Vallabhjee Ep 05
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40:10Shayamal Vallabhjee is a Mental Sports Performance Coach, an entrepreneur who has worked with professional sportspeople for more than a decade. There is a fine line between coming first and second, if you are interested in cultivating a peak performance mind set then take a listen to Shayamal’s excellent advice in this episode. Follow Shayamal in I…
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Josh Talks is a platform whose mission it is to “unlock and nurture human potential” in this episode I talk to the Cofounder of Josh Talks - Shobhit Banga, he believes no matter your caste, region, community or financial status, you can make it big if you have the energy and the drive to do it and Josh Talks can help you with that journey with tool…
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I think this episode is a most powerful and moving Podcast. Lata Pada is an Indian-born Canadian choreographer and Bharatanatyam dancer. Pada is the founder and artistic director of Sampradaya Dance Creations. Her immense passion for one of our traditional dances comes from a story of great family sorrow and loss. There is much to learn from her re…
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Fighter Pilot - Wing Commander Kalai Ep 02
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33:01People are always fascinated by aircraft and flying. In this episode I have the privilege of having Wing Commander Kalai, who has served the Indian Air Force for a long time. This Podcast brings a unique insight to the excitement of flying with stories of courage and the kind of mental agility you need to fly a plane. Not only has Wing Cdr Kalai fl…
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Money Laundering - Rolf van der Pol Ep 01
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35:18We live in an interconnected and mobile world where terrorists, money launderers and other malign actors always want to stay ahead of the game by trying to break into the financial stability of a country. In this first episode of Aspire & Acquire my guest is Rolf van der Pol who is a specialist in managing anti-terrorist and anti-money laundering p…
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The Aspire & Acquire Podcast full of incredible stories from some of the best professionals from very diverse fields like Combat Flying, Robotic Surgery, Dancing, Journalism, Deep Sea Diving and more. These accomplished professionals are not just outstanding in their jobs but have unique stories to share with us.…
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In this episode, we talk about how Women In Translation month originated and the books we read to mark it, including The Discomfort of Evening by Marieke Lucas Rijneveld, translated by Michele Hutchison. This dark and unsettling masterpiece is the winner of International Booker Prize, 2020. Listen to how we felt about the journey of 10-year-old gri…
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Bontle Tau is a young woman in Johannesburg with a perfect 'Instagramable' life. A beautiful woman, she is spoilt by her lovers (three of them). She is sassy, funny and living the life but then something happens that makes her question her life. In this episode, we talk about Angela Makholwa's spectacular book, The Blessed Girl. Listen to us to kno…
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In this episode, we talk about Indian writer, Shubhangi Swarup's sensational debut, Lattitudes Of Longing. Enjoy !
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A discussion on Angie Cruz's heartwarming book, Dominicana, which was shortlisted for Women's Prize 2020. Enjoy !
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A discussion of Fleishman is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner, an award winning New York journalist. The book was longlisted for Womens's Prize for Fiction, 2020 and nominated for the John Leonard Prize, 2019.
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A bonus episode on My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite, longlisted for Booker and shortlisted for Women's Prize for Fiction, 2019. It was also recently announced as the winner of the British Book Awards 2020 in the Crime and Thriller Book of the Year category.
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Enjoy our discussion on our fourth pick from the longlist of Women's Prize for Fiction 2020- Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson!
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Episode 3: Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line
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21:08We are back with our third pick, Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line by Deepa Anappara, once again one of the books that made it to the longlist of Women's Prize for Fiction, 2020. Hope you enjoy the discussion!
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A discussion on Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams, our second pick from the long list of Women's Prize for Fiction, 2020.
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For our first ever book discussion, we have picked Actress by Anne Enright. Tune in to know how Enright has explored a complicated mother-daughter relationship through the protagonist Norah and her actress-mother, Katherine.
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This is the introduction to our series of podcasts on books by women writers. The next episode will be a review of Anne Enright's Actress. We hope you enjoy listening to the channel as much as we enjoy being a part of it!
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In season 2, we discussed many issues affecting us all around the globe and here we are at the Season Finale, discussing the most crucial of them all - who really is the ‘sexier’ one at the Desi Outsiders HQ (not including Shane). This episode brings you all the unanswered questions that may have been swimming in your brain the past few months, inc…
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Meenal left and Shane grabbed on to the opportunity to replace her. The result: a very poor reflection on Shane and Ankita's marriage. They reveal things about themselves that the other didn't know, and about each other that nobody wants to know. When Meenal gave her blessing to the couple to record without her, she probably intended for it to be a…
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Episode 28 - Simar Singh on Un-Erasing Poetry
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55:53The first time we came across Simar’s ‘The Legal Rapist’, we were totally attracted to his pink shirt and Khaki pants combo. Oh, and his performance was pretty okay too ;)At the age of 16, Simar took the initiative to start Unerase Poetry. But at the end of the day, he’s just another schoolboy who doesn’t want to go to college. For the first time, …
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This week, we come with the last Braindump of the season. As always, nothing can prepare you for the tangents because, at the end of the episode, we ourselves struggled to figure out where it all started. But we’re sure the image can give you a gist of where the conversation took us this time. Enjoy!…
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