Padhaku Panda
By LMB Productions
This podcast is all about digging into the details of everything under the Sun. It’s a conversation between a bunch of nerdy, geeky misfits in love with finding the magical in the mundane. Because the devil (and often all the fun facts) is in the detail. We should issue a warning to our listeners though – We maybe just as surprised as you to find out where a conversation leads.
So tune in to nerd out!
Padhaku PandaJul 23, 2021
EP 52 | Revelations: How is a Padhaku Panda episode made? Keep our secret safe!
As a year comes to an end, our Padhaku Pandas are here to tell you exactly how these bizarre, wacko and hilarious episodes came to be. But the question remains... is this goodbye?
#LastEpisode #AbbasMustan #Tenet #fish #gills #biology #sardarpanda #panda #PadhakuPanda #PadhakuPandaPod #IndianPodcasts #Bollywood #Terminator2 #2Fast2Furious #secrets #revelations
EP 51 | Bollywood stole ALL THESE HITS?!? Was your favorite Bollywood song stolen?
Sometimes, we hear a song and go 'I think I've heard this before'. If this isn't the worst kind of deja vu we don't know what is, especially if it comes as a surprise! Today's podcast unravels TONS of Bollywood songs that you probably didn't know were stolen! And to go on this journey we have a special Panda Pal with us, Anuj Agarwal!
#BollywoodCopies #PadhakuPandaPod
EP 50 | Panda in defence of Directors: RGV, Imtiaz Ali, Jugal Hansraj & more!
We are lucky to have a wide wide pallet to choose from when it comes to Bollywood directors and storytelling styles. We have something for everyone. And in that spirit we decided to talk about some of India's directors and we brought on an up and coming director to do so - Divyank Arur along with our pandas ofcourse.
#RGV #Bansali #jugalHansraj #imtiazAli #zoyaAkhtar #indianDirectors #BollywoodDirectors #Bollywood #bollywoodmovies #padhakupanda #padhankupandapod #indianpodcast
EP 49 | Cyber Crime Patrol: Was every HACKING scene in films a LIE!?
Remember watching literally ANY heist movie and seeing a nerdy hacker man "get into" systems and mess around with security? Well most of that hacking is BULLCRAP. Turns out if someone wanted to get you, it can be relatively simple. Watch us feel real dumb as our Panda pal and cyber security specialist Srushti Iyer takes us through the massive and looney toons like difference between reel and real cyber crime!
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#cybercrime #cybercrimeindia #hackersindia #crimeonTV #ethicalhacker #heist #crimeinmovies #cyberlaw #cyberlawIndia #expert #cybersecurity #padhakupanda #trailer
EP 48 | Bose Conspiracy Theories: are you a believer?
The freedom struggle was a traumatic period for India. And dark times are often the most fertile bed for mysteries and legends and for us Subhas Chandra Bose was easily the biggest mystery of all. His quest for a revolution, nomadic life, Austrian "wife" and ultimately his questionable demise, is all fuel for this exploratory conspiracy episode. We have a real special Panda pal with us, Rohan - History Buff and Conspiracy aficionado, watch as Anurag and Rohan dive into this realm of intrigue and mystery.
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#subashchandrabose #NetajiDeath #NetajiConspiracy #ConspiracyTheory #NetajiBose #Baba #GumnamiBaba #NetajiMurder #india #netaji #indianarmy #freedomfighter #azadhindfauj #Padhakupand #PadhakuPandaPod
EP 47 | GUEST ALERT: Did your tuition class actually help you?
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#TuitionTime #schooldays #PuneTuitions #TuitionClass #Nostalgia #90sKids #PuneKids #BoraClasses #YuktiTuitions #DotiwalaTuitions #bakliwalTuitions #SchoolDays #ICSEBoard
EP 21 | What Raman Raghav, Cyanide Mallika, Psycho Shankar reveal about Indian society! #IndianSerialKillers
Serial killers are terrifying, but what do they really tell us about who we are as humans. What do they reveal about how we have grown and evolved into the dominant life force that runs the planet? Most importantly, are all serial killers dumb enough to get caught? Jump into this rather sinister rabbit hole with Anurag and Akanksha as they explore the Indian serial killers. Happy nightmares! And don’t forget to lock your doors =P
Are there any serial killers that you think we should have added to this list? Mention them in the comments and tell us why they got you interested.
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#IndianSerialKillers #TrueCrime #IndianMurderers #PoliceInvestigation #CrimeIndia #SerialKillers #TrueCrimePodcast #TrueCrimeIndia #RamanRaghav #CharlesSobraj #padhakupandapod #Indianpodcasts #crimepodcast #Crimescene #investigation
EP 46 | Where did PubG, Fortnite, Freefire come from? #BattleRoyale
The origins of our favourite games are always super interesting but none as unexpected as the journey of Battle royal games. Join our Gamer duo Soumya and Anurag as they discover what makes PubG and Fortnite so god damn brilliant.
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#PUBG #Fortnite #BattleRoyale #Videogames #WWE #Gladiator #RoyalRumble #Manga #Anime #COD #CallOfDuty #MobileGames #TrumpCards #MobileBattleground #UnknownBattleground #Freefire #gamers #originstory #PubGIndia #PadhakuPandaPod #teaser #TBT #Throwback #GamingHistory
EP 45 | The only MOTIVATIONAL video you'll EVER need!
Feeling a bit listless? Need to kick-start your drive? This is the ultimate breakdown of all the success hacks and motivational mojo out there! Laugh all the way to success with Anurag and Ramanujan!
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#dailymotivation #motivationalquotes #inspirationalQuotes #mondayMotivation #dailyinspiration #jayshetty #chanakyariti #beerbiceps #semenretention #scam #gurus #motivationalSpeakers #youtubemotivation #instamotivation #pandapeeks #trailer #teaser #padhakupandapod #indianpodcasts #sadhguru #gopaldas
EP 44 | Youtube Viral videos you didn't know about
What do a monkey, a horse and a God have in common? No this is not the beginning of a terrible joke, its a sneak peek into the house of horror/wonder that is India's viral youtube. Explore this space with Soumya and Anurag. And trust us, it's a WILD ride. We promise you that you will understand the universe a bit better after watching this podcast. Let us know what you think in the comments.
#youtubeIndia #youtubestars #youtubeInfluencers #youtubealgorithm #viralvideo #viralcontent #regionalcontent #indianyoutube #yttrends #youtubetrends #viralfever #horseriding #horror #animalvideos #animalviralvideo
EP 43 | Why are these Bollywood Actors SO underrated?
Ever wondered what happened to Aftab Shivdasani? Where IS Chunky Pandey nowadays? There are so many actors in Bollywood that deserve more credit that they usually get. Find out what they are up to now and join us in our daydreams of what they would have achieved if given a decent shot. Watch Soumya and Ramanujan unravel the mysteries where these “promising” careers went.
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#BollywoodActors #UnderratedActors #ChunkyPandey #VivekOberoi #AftabShivdasani #TusharKapoor #GulshanDevaiya #KonkonaSenSharma #EmraanHashmi #AbhayDeol #BobbyDeol #JimmyShergill #JimmySheirgill #padhakupandapod #indianpodcast
EP 42 | Why hot celebrity Bollywood GOSSIP is good for your health! #RajKundra
Gossip gets a bad rep. It is considered nasty, mean and in general RUDE. Soumya and Akanksha really get into gossip mode discussing everything from Raj Kundra to Bombshell babes. But what if we told you that all this gossip is actually pretty important for human civilisation? Join us on this strange but awesome ride down a guilty pleasure rabbit hole.
#BollywoodGossip #GossipGirl #SSR #SSRWarriors #celebrityGossip #XOXO #Bombshell #breakingnews #mediaTrial #ShilpaShetty #Page3 #Gossip #Tweets #PadhakuPanda #IndianPodcast
EP 41 | How to Stress less: It's time to decompress (This is a fun one promise!)
Take a deep breath, you have arrived at Station Relaxation. So time time to take a load off and talk to some panda pals. If 2020 has taught us anything, it is that the whole world can be stressed at the same time. It was a palpable feeling but now that things are opening up, maybe its time to confront the stress that is not going anywhere. WORK STRESS! SCHOOL STRESS! PARENTAL STRESS! Don’t worry this is not an alarmist podcast. It’s a take a chill pill podcast. So chill out and join this casual conversation with Soumya and Anurag.
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#StressRelief #WorkStress #StressFree #TensionFree #ChillZone #KeepCalmAndCarryOn #DoctorLife #ProductionLife #FeelGood #Relax #Stressbusting #destress #padhakupandapod #indianpodcast #podcast
EP 40 | Drugs, Parties, Naked men: OLYMPIC GAMES or BURNING MAN?
The Olympics used to be a giant celebration and tribute to the gods. What would it look like if we got that vibe back in? Imagine if this self-serious sporting event was hosted like Burning Man? Wouldn’t that be incredible? Watch Anurag and Ramanujan as they piece together an Olympic itinerary we would LOVE to watch.
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#OlympicIdeas #OlympicGames #IndiaVSPakistan #TokyoOlympics2021 #OlympicVillage #OlympicNews #TugofWar #OlympicSports #OlympicsParty #BurningManOlympics
#PadhakuPandaPod #PadhakuPanda #IndianPodcast #TokyoOlympics2020 #Tokyoolympics
EP 39 | 90's Indian Comedies were THE BOMB: Should Dekh Bhai Dekh and Tu Tu Mai Mai make a comeback!?
Sarabhai VS Sarabhai was probably the best thing to come out Hindi TV for a while. But that's not true, remember Jaspal Bhatti's sketch show? That was pretty amazing too. Yet somehow we changed gears and arrived at the Kapil Show and Tarak Mehta. But is it possible that comedy is like fashion? Cyclic in nature and maybe even a little predictable? Find out what Soumya and Ramanujan think of the whole deal!
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#IndianComedy #HindiShows #90sHindiShows #Tutumeinmein #justmohabbat #MoversandShakers #SarabhaiVSSarabhai #HumPaanch #Padhakupanda #IndianPodcast #throwbackThursday #TBT #90sTV
EP 38 | How we told our INDIAN PARENTS that we dropped out!
When being in a particular degree starts to feel like a fail – the lucky few can decide to jump ship and go out on your own. But being a dropout in India comes with its own set of unique challenges. Not only do you have to deal with the prospect of not knowing what to do with your life again, you also have to deal with paperwork, parents, public judgement etc. All this while trying to prove your worth as a productive member of society! Watch Ramanujan and Akanksha discuss the ins and outs of the biggest decision of their early 20s.
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#CollegeDropout #Dropout #IndianDropouts #IndianEducationalSystem #EducationalSystem #familymatters #collegeLife #nostalgia #mentalHealth #PadhaluPandaPod #Pandapodcast #Indianpodcast #EnteranceExams #ScienceStream
EP 37 | Dave, Duck Hunt, Contra: The 90's VIDEO GAME Callback!
Just yell the words Mortal Kombat at a party and everyone will respond with a KO! That’s simply because we all shared that part of our childhood – Video Games!
The perfect escape from homework but as time has gone by this interactive form of entertainment has morphed into something brilliant. Watch Anurag and Soumya explore how the video game landscape has evolved and what it means to them.
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#RetroGames #Videogames #GamingInIndia #IndianGamers #90sVideoGames #90sKids #Pacman #SuperMario #DangerousDave #Pong #nintendo #atari #gameboy #playstation #xbox
EP 36 | Are SUPERSTITIONS twisted or therapy?
Superstitions have earned a bed rep recently (and for good reason). They are the easiest way to let a scammy baba ruin your life Cough Ramdev Cough so why do we all still have our own brand of superstitions? Anurag and Ramanujan try to answer this exact question. And come to some really surprising conclusions. They are such a fun duo, these two - Hayee Nazar na Lage!
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#IndianSuperstitions #KnockonWood #Superstitions #GlobalSuperstitions #BlackCat #SportsSuperstitions #Badluck #Goodluck #highstakes #footballfans #PadhakuPandaPod #PadhakuPanda #IndianPodcast #Nazar #SuperSuperstitions
EP 35 | He writes all your BOLLYWOOD HITS but you don't know him: Sameer Anjaan
What is it like to be the most famous unknown lyricist in Bollywood history? Soumya and Ramanujan take an investigative look into the life of Sameer Anjaan. The name who has anonymous IN his name (James Bond you jealous?) We revisit his greatest hits and the man behind the music.
Hindi Geet Mala: https://www.hindigeetmala.net/lyricist/sameer.php
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#SameerAnjaan #KuchKuchHotaHai #NazarKeSaamne #ZaraZara #Dhoom #Race #KumarSanu #Anjaan #K3G #ShavaShava #Aashiqui #AlkaYagnik #Dhadkan #Saajan #LyricsbySameer
EP 34 | Action, Drama, War, Genocide – The POTATO’S rise to POWER!
The humble potato, so round, comforting and unassuming. Yet this rotund bestie has the most INSANE backstory. And just like all potato junk food, this story is delicious and addictive! Watch Anurag and Akanksha as they dig up the past (and maybe some aloos) and ride that potato wave that swept the world. This story may begin in South America but this yummy, creamy root has made its place in the cookbooks of our hearts and the history of human civilization.
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#aloo #potatoes #foodhistory #potatofacts #Humanhistory #anthropology #foodsecurity #aloorecipies #southamericanfood #foodwar #foodtrail #worlddomination #WW2 #potatofeast #PadhakuPandaPod
EP 33 | Why it would be AWFUL to study with HARRY POTTER!
Let’s spare a thought for Harry’s classmates. Man those kids went through a LOT. All because there was this one lanky specky boy who was always up to something. The more we thought about this, the more we couldn’t help ourselves. ALL of us know that one kid who ruins everything and for the kids in Harry’s batch - it was HIM. Akanksha and Soumya talk about all things cursed and strangely enough, probability makes an appearance.
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#HarryPotter #ghoststories #SchoolDays #potterheads #stMarys #ghosts #spirits #sliceoflife #90skids #harrypotterfans #hauntings #motherTeresa #bhoot #padhakupandapod #indianpodcast #Probabilty #Maths #Curses #Horror #Cancelled #Ron #Hermione #nostalgia #Hogwarts #highschool
EP 32 | Why was ROADIES even a thing! Why did we watch it? #TuBanegaRoadie
Anyone who grew up in India in the 2000s has been infected with the Roadies virus in some way, shape or form. Either you ironically watched it like a cool kid or wanted to be on it cause, “Yeh sab toh mein aaraam se karlunga.” Whatever may be the case it is hard to argue with the fact that it was a cultural phenomenon. So how did it lose its charm? Did we grow up or did we get worse? Jump down this rabbit hole with Soumya and Ramanujan to figure it all out.
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#RoadiesAuditions #MTVRoadies #RoadiesRevolution #RoadiesChallenge #RoadiesJudges #RoadiesAuditionsChandigarh #RealityTV #MTVRealityShows #RealityTVAddict #indianpodcasts ##TuBanegaRoadie #padhakupanda #IndianPodcasts #PadhakupandaPod #EnduranceShows
EP 31 | How to Shaadi like Ambani: Tales from the Marriage Industrial Complex
You wedding is supposed to be one of the most important days of your life, but why does have to be ruthlessly expensive? The answer is that it doesn’t. There is a huge marriage industrial complex in the works that makes insane profits of this emotional time it your life. It’s a web of manipulation and deceit and that’s not including ANY family drama. Watch Soumya and Akanksha decipher the creepy marriage industrial complex.
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#BigFatIndianWedding #IndianWeddings #ShaadiPodcast #Shaadi #weddingprep #weddingexpenses #indianpodcasts #padhakupanda #ShaadiPrep #ShaadiTutorial #ShaadiTips #Savemoney #WeddingPlanners #IndianMatchmaking #WeddingExpenses
EP 30 | Will INDIA be the Neeta Volvo of SPACE Travel? #SpaceRace
Everyone what a bit of Space. Whether it Americans, Russians or super-rich individuals *Ahem Elon Ahem* they all want one thing - To capitalize on this whole outer space thing. But when it comes to wriggling into markets unexpectedly – India has age-old dominion! So what are our chances of winning this outer space race in the first place… at a rapid pace…without so much as a trace…in this case…It will be Ace #SorryNotSorry
Join Ramanujan and Anurag on this wild intergalactic ride!
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#SpaceTravel #NeetaVolvo #MarsRover #Mangalyaan #ISRO #NASA #IndianSpaceProgram #ElonMusk #SpaceX #Godrej #Rockets #RockettoSpace #StarLink #PadhakuPandaPod #IndianPodcasts #TGIF #Galaxy #spaceExploration
EP 29 | Are NERDS more like Lex Luthor and not Sheldon? The Media has it WRONG!
When you think geek, who do you think of? Is it one of the boys from The Big Bang Theory? Or is they rom-com stereotype of a star (wars/trek) fanatic? No matter which one of these comes to mind…what we don’t think of is truly dangerous individuals.
In reality, geeks might just be less adorably awkward and a lot more all-powerful overlords! Watch Anurag and Soumya explore this nerdy conundrum with the help of a whole lotta movies, shows and villains!
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#ElonMusk #TBBT #Geeks #Nerds #geekypodcast #TheBigBangTheory #Sheldon #YoungSheldon #Microsoft #BillGates #RealvsReel #Superman #LexLuthor #padhakupanda #indianpodcasts
EP 28 | Why does Indian Engineering SUCK!? And it's not our STUDENTS!
For eons the only to career option presented to Indian kids was Doctor ya Engineer. No scope to be anything else. As a country we pour resources into Engineering colleges and proudly co-opt all the Indian origin engineers that make it to the top rungs of Microsoft and Google. For a country so Engineering obsessed, do we really put it the effort to teach it well? Do our colleges create an environment of innovation? Do we inspire greatness or are we aiming for mediocrity. Follow Ramanujan as he takes us all into the world he experienced.
This is subject that a lot of you will care about and resonate with. So let us know what you think in the comments.
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#engineering #indianengineers #IT #electronics #CET #oldmonk #chaisutta #xerox #computers #backlog #ATKT #EngineeringStudents #IIT #IndianEducationSystem #PadhakuPanda
EP 27 | What makes Govinda Hero No. 1? #GovindaComeBack
Govinda is synonymous with one thing – Good Times! When you watched a Govinda movie it was never about the plot or performance. It was always about Govinda. As we laughed along with his hilarious antics on screen, one thing was certain, he may not be eye candy but he was freaking entertaining. And isn’t that what Bollywood is all about?
But what made him so awesome? Would you watch a Govinda movie today? It’s time to jump into the world of Govinda with Ramanujan and Soumya. Let the bizarro magic of Govinda take control.
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#Govinda #90sbollywood #BollywoodPodcast #herono1 #coolieno1 #govindafanclub #chichi #indianpodcast #govindadance #bollywood #90skids #VarunDhavan #TigerShroff #padhakupanda
EP 26 | Was Harry Houdini actually INDIAN? Our weird relationship with MAGIC
Indian magician and magic were once considered the best in the world, so when did the focus shift from the Indian street Jadugaar to Chris Angel and Hogwarts? While the limelight may have swerved West, we still have a very strong magical tradition in India. It’s a part of our lives, watch Ramanujan and Akanksha walk down memory lane and even find a few brand new route to explore in this magic adventure of an episode.
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#Magic #IndianMagicians #IndianMagic #BlackMagic #Jadugaar #Houdini #PCSarcar #GreatIndianMagicians #Hogwarts #BengaliMagician #EgyptianMagicians #MagicShow #PadhakuPandaPod #IndianPodcasts
EP 25 | Art careers in India: To Invest or To Abandon?
Why are artists in India looked down upon?
We see rich art but not every artist is as rich as Kanye West, right?
If you are one of the "Rebels" who almost gave your parents a heart attack by choosing arts, this podcast is for you! And if you thought about choosing it... this one’s for you too.
In this episode Soumya and Anurag talk, debate, laugh and rant about the art culture of India. By history, we are known as a country with rich art heritage but are we still respecting it the same way?
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What topic should we discuss next?
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#artcareers #artcareersinindia #indianartcareers #indianart #india #artistsofindia #engineering #engineeringinindia #engineeringisoverrated #ambani #mukeshambani #nepotisminindia #nepotism #karanjohar #shanayakapoor
EP 24 | The weirdest jobs you NEVER noticed: Because you live in INDIA
No money for medical school? No problem. Indian career options include roadside doctors and a whole bunch of highly specialized stuff that we take for granted! Right from ancient scroll keepers to daredevils, these career choices are as legit as our desire to be good podcasters. Watch Soumya and Akanksha talk about the strangest jobs they have encountered and why these jobs are something we should treasure.
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#weirdjobs #AltProfessions #itHappensOnlyinIndia #indiancareers #mautkakua #alternativemedicine #strangeoccupations #careers #jobs #india #haridwar #padhakupanda #indianpodcasts #genealogy #offbeatjobs
EP 23 | Confession Pages: India's BIZARRE Gossip Girl fetish from the 2000s!
Remember confession pages? The best place to get that intense high school or tuition crush off your chest. God knows whether we have Gossip Girl to thank for all that entertainment or it was just a natural outcome social media. But we do know this much, there is something amazing about confessions that has us hooked. But does something more sinister lurk behind them? Watch Soumya and Ramanujan walk down memory lane and talk about why confession pages may not yet be a thing of the past. Maybe we learn some juicy secrets along the way!
Do you remember reading any awesome confessions? Let us know in the comments section below.
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#ConfessionPages #ConfessionPagesIndia #Secrets #ConfessionPagesPune #anonymous #ForgivemeFather #GossipGirl #HighSchoolDrama #TuitionTime #bridgerton #CyberBullying #Internetbullying #PadhakuPandaPod #IndianPodcasts #SocialMedia
EP 22 | Are India's cities turning into a cyberpunk dystopia? #IndianArchitecture
Whether you live in a tiny flat, a swanky apartment or a giant bungalow, have you ever wondered if this space made you want to do something more or connect with people? Our traditional architecture kept community in mind, is losing that really the best idea for us Indians? Explore these questions and a whole lot more as Soumya and Anurag really get into Indian home architecture and the ideology behind what good design can achieve.
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#TraditionalArchitechture #Community #ThoughtfulArchitechture #ArchitechtureInIndia #IndianArchitects #Mohalla #IndianCommunity #LivingSituation #RealEstate #Flats #condos #houses # #indianpodcasts
EP 20 | Everything that makes Karan Johar a GOD! And not just for struggling actors
Karan Johar's movies make for a great escape. All the fancy homes, giant family's, private choppers, and emotional realizations about family and love. But is there more to these worlds? Is it, in fact a whole universe with its own set of rules and its own God? Join Anurag and Soumya as they find out what's up!
What do you think of this hypothesis? Let us know in the comments.
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#KaranJohar #K3G, #Kuchkuchhotahai #AeDilHaiMuskil #MyNameisKhan #SRK #BollywoodBreakdown #DharmaProductions #DharmaFilms #BollywoodMovies #kJo #KoffeewithKaran #BollywoodHits #PadhakuPanda #IndianPodcasts
EP 19 | What Astrology taught us about being HUMAN: The unexpected beauty of Jyotishya, Nandi and ancient astrology!
While cards, palms and stars may not be able to tell us our future as accurately as we'd like...Why are we kinda obsessed with them? What's so fun about reading your horoscope in the paper and what is so compelling that people can't get enough of adding K's in front of serials and names. Maybe in the midst of a lot of show there are some things that are telling...telling of the human condition. Join Anurag and Ramanujan as the explore the signs!
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#astrology #typesofAstrology #HinduAstrology #Jyotishya #PadhakupandaPod #IndianPodcasts #NandiAstrology #psychology #zodic #horoscope #soothsayers #pundits #priests #holydays #palmreading #sunsigns #moonsigns #bloodtype #chinesecalender #astrologyreadings #divination #spiritualism #belief #ancientArt
EP 18 | Bizarre SCAMS that blew our MIND! Desi #MoneyHeist!
Getting ripped off is a right of passage in India, whether it's the auto guy telling you 4km is 400 rupees or someone mailing you for your bank account details. But then there are the exceptions. Scams so good you can't help but tip your hat to the con artists.
Join panda peers Soumya and Anurag as they reveal some truly amazing trickery. Whether you want to avoid scams or deviously take notes, you gotta tune in to nerd out!
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#indianscams #conartists #mindgames #indianloopholes #scheme #quickmoney #duped #financialscam #fraud #fraudulent #psychology #tricks #indianpodcast #conmen
EP 17 | How we found out DDLJ, Raanjhanaa and Kabir Singh are HORROR films!
Remember when Raj dangled a bra in Simran’s face to hit on her? And Raj (SRK) is still considered one of the most romantic heroes of all time. We discuss him and whole bunch of other romantic leads to figure out once and for all, if these are romantic movies or actually well disguised horror films whose heroes belong in jail. Jail seems too harsh? let’s just ask our awesome Panda Pal Namrata. A lawyer and lover of Bollywood, she brings the facts to our general sense of disbelief! #ValentinesDaySpecial
On the podcast: Namrata, Soumya and Akanksha
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#KabirSingh #BollywoodRomance #DDLJ #BiwiNo1 #Raanjhana #Aitraaz #BadrikiDulaniya #hindimovies #hindiRomance #Pyaar #Filmy #Bollywood #PadhakuPandaPod #IndianPodcasts
EP 16 | From Coca-Cola to Amul Macho: The ridiculous 90's Indian TV Ads that are ACTUALLY AWESOME!
Vicco Turmeric. Nahi Cosmetic. Vicco Turmeric, Ayurvedic Cream!
The commercials we remember seem to follow no logic. We remember some for their over the top emotionality, some for the laughs, others for the visuals but most of all for the Jingles. But are there any other commonalities here? Were the 90s a golden era for advertising in India? Find out with us on this rather strange sing-along episode about ads!
On the podcast: Soumya and Akanksha
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#90sadsindia #classicindianads #oldindianads #indiantvcommercials #90skids #hindiads #PadhakuPandaPod #Hindi90sAds #amul #nirma #pepsi #alpenliebe #dermicool #InidanPodcasts #CokevsPepsi
EP 15 | Nagraj, Doga, Dhruv, the heroes we grew up with #RajComics
If you haven't smuggled a Raj Comic in your school bag or pleaded your sibling to get you one on the DL, are you even a comic book fan bro? Be it our boy Nagraj or a very handsome super commando Dhruv, Raj comics delivered to us our very own, desi masala flavoured comic book madness. Watch Panda Pal Anurag talk to our Padhaku friends Karthik and Vishal about what Raj comics meant to them and why they will always be special.
Who is your favourite OG Indian Superhero? Let us know in the comments.
On the Podcast
Anurag Ramgopal
Karthik Natrajan
Vishal Pipraiya
P.S. This is our first episode with GUESTS! How did you like it? We would love some feedback! You can reach out to us on
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#indiancomics #IndianPodcasts #supercommandodhruv #parmanu #nagraj #indiancomicseries #podcastshow #panda #marvel #MCU #DCU #dcuniverse #marveluniverse #india #RajcomicsUniverse
EP 14 | Inventors VS Inventions: Inventions that KILLED their Creators!
What do you need to be recognized as an inventor. A brave heart (yes), an idea (sure), an invention (duh) and I guess you need to survive the interaction with your invention too. Turns out there are a number of inventors across history who didn’t pass that last bit. Some of these inventions have incredible promise and to be honest, this rather grim sounding subject is actually quite inspirational! Well we definitely enjoyed this one, hope you did too!
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On the podcast: Akanksha And Ramanujan!
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#Inventors #innovation #Trivia #motorOrigins #funFacts #Inventions #cartoon #wileECayote #RoadRunner #WeirdHistory #FunHistory #ThrowbackThrusday #PadhakuPanda #PadhakuPandaPodcast #EveryFriday
EP 13 | Why does Indian Animation SUCK!? And it’s not our ANIMATORS!
Bal Hanuman, Chhota Bheem, Bal Ganesh… Animation is a limitless, fluid and beautiful medium used across time to tell incredible stories, somehow in India, we seem to have only one kind of story to tell. How did this happen and is there a way out? As animators themselves, Anurag and Soumya take us on an honest journey of what it's like out there for our desi animators and who is responsible for our animation obsession with Mythology! This is deep panda dive so gear up and buckle down!
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On the podcast: Soumya and Anurag!
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#animationinIndia #IndianAnimation #ChotaBheem #BalGanesh #BalHanuman #RoadSideRomeo #Ramayana #Mahabharata #Pixar #Disney #Dreamworks #RollNo21 #
#IndianPodcasts #PadhakuPanda #PadhakuPandaPodcast #everyfriday #newrelease #trailer #spotify #googlepodcasts #AnimationNation #rant #stopmoton
EP 12 | From Son Pari to Hatim: TV shows for 90s kids were way COOLER than we thought!
TV time was so magical as kids, literally! There was Son Pari, Shararat, Hatim and a whole range of strange adventures and cringy romances. A whole buffet of stuff that was made just for us across channels running in the same time. Have you ever felt so wanted? But there is more to them than we realized! They are cooler, weirded and edgier than you remember and that’s a panda promise. Follow Soumya and Ramanujan down this glorious rabbit hole to find out… how did Son Pari actually end!?
On the podcast: Ramanujan and Soumya
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#SonPari #Hatim #Shararat #smallwonder #bewitched #karishmaKakarishma #90sKids #90sTV #90sIndia #IndianTVShows #ThrowbackThursday #IndianPodcasts #PadhakuPanda #PadhakuPandaPodcast #spotify
EP 11 | 2020 Expectation VS Reality: Hilarious predictions made for 2020 (Feat. Monkey Butlers and Chuddi Candy)
None of us could have predicted what the year 2020 had in store for us, but futurists, scientists and general optimists have made predictions for this year throughout history! Explore what the great minds of the past had expected 2020 to be so that we can all escape its reality together. Here is to hoping for a far better 2021!
All the Panda Pals wish you a great new year! See you guys on the other side.
If you would like us to talk about anything in particular in the year to come please leave us a comment! (Psst. A great way to start the new year is to subscribe to the Padhaku Panda Youtube Channel and on all Podcast Platforms)
On the podcast: Ramanujan and Akanksha
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#NewYearSpecial #PadhakuPanda #PadhakuPandaPodcast #everyfriday #expectationVSreality #ByeBye2020 #Newyear2021 #NewYearParty #prediction2020 #Futurist #WTF #Predictions #Simpsons #SimpsonsPredictions #IndianPodcasts
EP 10 | Our wonky experiences as CONVENT school girls (St Mary’s Revelations!)
What’s it like to study in one of India’s best Indian convent schools for girls? We learnt to regurgitate our textbooks, remove chewing gum from our hair, how to be ladies while showing of our bloomers, and of course culture shock! There is way more violent action, rumours and downright drama in this episode than you would expect in bachpan ke kahaniya!
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#ConventSchools #IndianSchools #ArmyBrats #ThrowbackThursday #StMarysPune #PuneSchools #Education #ConventSchoolLife #SchoolLife #NationalAnthem #IndianPodcasts #IndianPodcasts #PadhakuPanda #newrelease #spotify
EP 9 | Swipe Right on ET: Alien CONSPIRACY theories we can’t help but LOVE!
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On the podcast: Anurag And Ramanujan!
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#Aliens #ET #Area51 #UFO #flyingsaucer #LittleGreenMen #AlienArchitechture #AlienTheory #ConspiracyTime #Tinder #SwipeRight #IndiaAliens #UFOSighting #IndianPodcasts #PadhakuPanda #spotify #IndiaTV
EP 8 | Baba Sehgal to Shaan: Best of India’s 90s pop at the TOP OF OUR LUNGS!
The 90s was a golden era for the Indian Pop music scene, now whether you agree with the panda crew or not, you will be singing with them. Tune in to the most infectious tunes of an iconic decade with the most unapologetic pop nerds ever. There will be assured crooning, incessant earworms, just scroll on down for the most EPIC sing-along list.
BONUS! Check out our Ultimate 90s playlist RIGHT HERE: https://tinyurl.com/y5fasszg
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On the podcast: Soumya And Ramanujan!
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#IndianPodcasts #ThrowbackThursday #PadhakuPanda #PadhakuPandaPodcast #everyfriday #newrelease #trailer #spotify #shaan #90smusic #Indian90s #90sFashion #Indipop #BombayVikings #desiTunes #BabaSehgal #MikaSingh #DalerMehndi #90sKids #AlishaChinai #MilindSoman #MadeinIndia #Euphoria #Junoon #JagjitSingh #PankajUdhas #ishqteratadpave #partymusic #Indianremix #RakhiSawant
EP 7 | Good guys or Goons? The evolution of the BOLLYWOOD Super Cop!
“Mere paas Maa Hai” This iconic dialogue from Deewar should tell you all you want to know about the value system of Ravi, a cop played by Shashi Kapoor. But turns out there is lot more to him and the entire Bollywood cop universe. Exactly, “universe”. Check out what is up with the SuperBops in our new Padhaku Panda episode! There is action, there is drama and there is a whole lotta “WTF!”
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On the podcast: Soumya and Anurag!
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#Deewar #SuperCops #AmitabhBachchan #Bollywood #SalmanKhan #RanvirSingh #PadhakuPanda #dabagg #sonusood #zanjeer #Simmba #gangaajal #paataallok #singham #policeBrutality
EP 6 | Indo-foreign Relations: Is Aloo-Tamatar ki sabji Indian or CONTINENTAL?
A stroll down the history of our beloved Indian cuisine led us to some harsh realities. Jise humne apna samjha who toh paraya nikala! Well that’s enough drama. Join us in this recipe for laughter (and disappointment) to find out whether your favourite desi food is actually Indian! Also included is the incredible-rebellious journey of a humble veggie.
On the podcast: Soumya, Akanksha and Ramanujan
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#Indianfood #recipe #continental #european #sabji #veggies #middleeast #foodporn #youtubefood #foodhistory #PadhakuPandaPodcast #PadhakuPanda #indianpodcast #TGIF #everyfriday
EP 5 | On the Rocks: Ancient Indian temples get a SUPERNATURAL Twist.
We love to rock and roll, especially when it’s about wonky alien theories and obscure information. In this Padhaku Panda episode, we are about to reveal some FACTS about India’s monolithical history that are as bizarre as they are useless. But damn it if they aren’t freaking hilarious! Do you know why Indian statues have erect penises?
We do. And we are dying to tell you! Tune in to Nerd out!
On the podcast: Soumya, Anurag and Ramanujan
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#Aliens #Rocks #IndianFormations #geology #India #statues #monolithic #geode #cliffs #newrelease #PadhakuPanda #PadhakuPandaPodcast #FridayFeeling #fundayFriday #spotify #Podcast #art #achitechture #rockformations #Temples #monolithictemples #SouthIndia #strange #funny #lol #monolithicArchitechture #ET #StatueofUnity #archaeology #IndianTemples
EP 4 | Art of War: How SPARROWS defeated China and GOATS ate the Galapagos
Ever wondered if animals plot our doom. After today’s Padhaku Panda episode you may never look at Sparrows, Goats, Mongoose, Emus, or Cats the same way. These seemingly harmless animals have humiliated armies, destroyed populations, shamed governments and just overall had a jolly good time rubbing our faces in the fact that if we really went to war with them… we are probably gonna lose. And that fact is as hilarious as it is horrifying!
On the podcast: Soumya, Akanksha and Ramanujan
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#cuteanimals #manvswild #China #goats #galapagos #Australia #AustralianWilderness #Emus #Cats #Catsofyoutube #CatsofInsta #mongoose #EmuWar #PandaPeeks #PadhakuPandaPodcast
EP 3 | Panda Pondering: Is EKTA KAPOOR actually Walt Disney?! #AltBT
Tulsi’s unwavering morals, Anurag Basu’s unsurprising helplessness and of course the unforgettable Komolika *Nikaaaaaa* (come on you heard that in your head too) are practically legend. But what do they have to do with Walt Disney classics? Turns out, A LOT! Don’t believe us? We promise we will have you convinced by the end of the show. This episode really does have it all, suspense, drama, gasps, and somehow IT programming and game show all rolled in one.
Ekta Kapoor’s shows, characters and career has been discussed and reported on endlessly. But there are some aspects of her brilliance we zeroed in on that might need further exploration. If you want to know what connects @ALTBalaji, @Disney and the “Czarina” of television, #EktaKapoor, you gotta Tune in to Nerd out!
Link for the quiz:https://tinyurl.com/y4vuvm9p
On the podcast: Anurag, Soumya and Ramanujan
Twitter: @padhakupanda
Facebook: @padhakupandapod
Instagram: @padhakupanda
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#PadhakuPanda #PadhakuPandaPodcast #EktaKapoor #KasutiZindagiKi #WaltDisney #Disney #AltBalaji #BalajiTelefilms #KahaniGharGharKi #KGGK #TulsiVirani #Tangled #Theory #BeautyandtheBeast #SnowWhite #Rapunzel #LittleMermaid #Frozen #Elsa #EvilStepMom #Cinderella #DisneyClassics #India #IndianPodcasts #Pune #PandaThings #everyfriday #fundayFriday #TGIF #funnyStories #LOL #humour #spotify #googlePodcasts #AltBT #KWK #KoffeewithKaran #evil #RamonaSikand #Komolika #Parvati #Shaina #indiansoaps #IndianSoapOperas #TV #Television