In this special episode of BJPod, we are joined by two special guests from the popular Indian true crime podcast -- Khooni (https://podnews.net/podcast/1504912635). They discuss the true crime podcast genre, their planning, favorite episodes and a lot more. We then move on to BJPod political territory and discuss some mysterious deaths around the Ayodhya case in the latter half of the pod. 

In  this episode of the BJPod, we have new hosts and a few new  perspectives. In this iteration, our new hosts discuss the challenges  that face women pursuing a career in STEM in India. Starting from the  early motivating factors for a career in Science to the challenges that  come with being a minority in a typical engineering classroom, this pod  has it all. Also, how does it feel to be in an all-girls engineering  college? In the second segment of the pod, the hosts discuss the  questions that faced them while deciding to opt for higher education  overseas. Finally, they discuss how ultra-competitive workplaces can  often be insensitive to women without acknowledging it. As with all our  episodes, the hosts end with a discussion on how they found their  politics. All this and more, on this episode! 1.) http://www.pnas.org/content/109/41/16474.abstract1. Science faculty’s subtle gender biases favor male students 2. Gender Bias at Work Turns Up in Feedback https://www.wsj.com/articles/gender-bias-at-work-turns-up-in-feedback-1443600759 3. Getting a Job: Is There a Motherhood Penalty? http://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/abs/10.1086/511799 4. The Paradox of Meritocracy in Organizations http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.2189/asqu.2010.55.4.543 5. Gender Quotas and the Crisis of the Mediocre Man: Theory and Evidence from Sweden https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2465902 Fun bias test to take: click on the Gender-Science IAT here https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/selectatest.html

In this Independence day release of BJPod, we wait for a while before jumping onto the Indian Matchmaking bandwagon. With a Republic TV-style panel of 6 people, we discuss the absurd, the somewhat good and the very problematic parts of this show. 

In this somber episode of the BJPod, we discuss the Ayodhya Bhoomi poojan and the equation between Lord Ram and Modiji, and what all this means for the cliched idea of India. We then discuss the NRI’s display of faith, and the tendency to hold onto regressive ideas, and the lack of acknowledgement of privilege. In the final part of the pod, we speak about the sickening and despicable coverage of Sushant Singh Rajput’s death, the media trial on Rhea Chakraborty and the Indian society’s thirst for conspiracy theories. The Intro and Outro track used in this episode -- Celebration by  Suraj Nepal (https://artlist.io/song/3085/celebration).

In this episode, we continue our look back at the greatest speeches by Modiji. We discuss his DeMo speech, the Atal-Modi-Jyotiraditya audio spectrum,  the Harvard jibe and a lot more in this episode of BJPod. Correction to an error in mentioning the MOM expansion. It is Mars Orbiter Mission and not Mission on Mars as incorrectly mentioned on the pod. We, unlike Modiji are human, and apologize for the error. The Intro and Outro track used in this episode -- Celebration by  Suraj Nepal (https://artlist.io/song/3085/celebration).

In this episode, we discuss our great leader’s greatest, most inspiring and thought-provoking speeches, interviews and quips. In this episode, we discuss Modiji's relationship with tech, radars, biofuels and statistics. Along the way, some bad singing and horrible impersonations.  This is the first of a two-part episode. The second part will be released next week.

In this episode, we discuss all of Modiji’s latest gyaan – from spicing up your food to playing indoor games. We then move on from Pappaji to Babaji, and discuss the miracle that is Coronil. Also, some groundbreaking digital air strike discussion. All this and more such absurd news in this latest roundup.

In this episode, we review an Indian engineer's source of all gyaan -- Quora and pick some of our favorite questions and honor the best answers.  Time-stamps: 0- 1 hour -- Primarily, we focus on what India wants to know the most about our beloved leader Modiji, his politics and personal life (very personal) life. Why is China so scared of Modiji? Also, is Digvijay Singh Shakuni? Is Sambit Patra Vivekanand reincarnated? We find out the answers to such pertinent questions of national importance in this episode. 1 to 1.35 hours We discuss India's second most favorite obsession after Modiji, IIT. Tune in to know why IITans are so smart, and what are their chances of an IIT guy marrying a beautiful girl? Please find the links to some of our favorite questions below: 1.) Can you describe PM Modi in 1 sentence? Can you? https://www.quora.com/Can-you-describe-PM-Modi-in-one-sentence 2.) Is Modi a good man? https://www.quora.com/Is-Narendra-Modi-really-a-nice-man 3. ) https://www.quora.com/When-will-Narendra-Modi-join-Quora-How-do-we-ask-him-to-join-Quora 4.) Is it possible that Narendra Modi remains as virgin all life, hence the most eligible bachelor of India?  https://www.quora.com/Is-it-possible-that-Narendra-Modi-remains-as-virgin-all-life-hence-the-most-eligible-bachelor-of-India 5.) Why are Chinese so afraid of Modi? https://www.quora.com/Why-are-Chinese-so-afraid-of-Modi 6.) Who is the best strategist among Krishna, Chanakya and Shakuni? Why ?  https://www.quora.com/Who-is-the-best-strategist-among-Krishna-Chanakya-and-Shakuni-Why;  7.) What is the similarity between Lord Krishna and PM Modi?  https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-similarity-between-Lord-Krishna-and-PM-Modi https://www.quora.com/People-say-Modi-is-a-reincarnation-of-Vishnu-is-that-true-Is-that-why-they-call-him-NaMo 8.) If IITians are so great, why is Narendra Modi not from IIT? https://www.quora.com/If-IITians-are-so-great-why-is-Narendra-Modi-not-from-IIT 9.) Should one get permission from the governor to arrest an IITian?  https://www.quora.com/Should-one-get-permission-from-the-governor-to-arrest-an-IITian 10.) What are the chances for a good looking IITian of getting a beautiful wife?  https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-chances-for-a-good-looking-IITian-of-getting-a-beautiful-wife; 11.) Are girls crazy for IITian guys? https://www.quora.com/Are-girls-crazy-for-IITian-guys

Segment 1: In this episode of BJPod, we discuss the recent allegations of racism on his IPL teammates by WI cricketer Darren Sammy, the lack of understanding of racial abuse in India and how casual racism is an accepted part of everyday life in India. We then move on to discussing why Indian cricketers are so opinion less, even when it comes to defending their own teammates.  Segment 2: We discuss how Indians tend to anthropomorphize nations and tend to view our neighboring countries through the lens of human relationships. Also, our take on China, Nepal and Bhakts.

In this second iteration of BJPod's take on Bollywood, we look at three classics that shaped upper-middle class Indian aspirations in the late 90s. We talk about Ramkisan-ji's Sanskar, Rahul and Anjali's fights, the other Anjali's patriotism, Miss. Briganza and a lot more. Along the route, we discuss meaningless things such as Daijaan's visa status, Anjali's irrational hate towards her neighbors, Uber Chopper and a lot more. Episode Time Stamps: 1-25 Mins (Kuch Kuch Hota Hai) 25-46 Mins (Hum Saath Saath Hain) 46 Mins and beyond (Kabhi Khushi Kabhi gham)

In this, the first of a series of Bollywood-themed episodes, we revisit DDLJ and its characters. We also imagine the arc of these characters outside of what was shown in the films. What was Bauji's politics like? Does Raj vote for AAP? Was Chutki a liberal? Tune in for a free-wheeling, mindless conversation.

In this round up of an eventfilled month, we discuss Modiji's new motto, Sudhir Chaudhary's latest wisdom, Arnab's ordeal and a lot more!

In this episode of BJPod, we discuss Modiji's second masterstroke, Justice Bobde, Ramayan and a lot more. Also, Bappida and godi media news to keep you company during the quarantine. 

In this episode, we discuss what it means to have grown up in Kashmir in the 90s . The conversation moves on to the incompatibility between the heavily religious Indian society and its liberal constitution. The guest goes on to describe why he thinks the constitution and the experiment of Indian democracy are far from realizing the vision they set out to achieve. Also, on the pod are the uncanny similarities between village chieftains from B-grade Bollywood and a popular ‘world’ leader of today. All this and more on this episode of BJPod.

On this episode of BJPod, we ramble about the Junta Curfew,  Modiji's versatility, Women's Day celebrations, Sudhir Chaudhary and a lot more. Also, what is common to Nolan fans and Modi fans. All this and more in this mad episode of the BJPod. Disclaimer: The audio tracks used at the start and the end of the podcast are just to highlight the absurdity of the situation. The podcast hosts, in no way, endorse any of it. 

In this pod, we discuss the idea of nation-states, the constitution and whether it did what it set out to do. We also discuss the relationship between the people and the state, and the guest's novel and how it stood the test of time.

This is our short take on all the absurd recent happenings in Indian politics.

This is Mann Jun ki Baat, our short news segment with a twist.

In this episode, we talk about the caste question in the context of Indian Muslims. Shafi joins Raj to discuss his initial idealism and evolving understanding of caste and then they reflect on the otherization of Indian Muslims and within that the isolation of being a Pasmanda Muslim. Listen in to understand how deeply entrenched caste is in the Indian psyche.

In this episode of BJPod, we talk about what the idea of India means to an Indian Muslim. During the course of this deep dive, we look at several aspects of the Indian Muslim identity. Our guest talks about when and what led to this breakdown of the Indian secular fabric? Is it just a case of the undercurrents surfacing post-2014? We also discuss the heartening expression of Muslim identity during the anti-CAA protests. Also, a bit of American politics interspersed. All this and more on this episode of BJPodcast.