PoodKast: A Bong Review Show
By Arghya Mitra
PoodKast: A Bong Review ShowJun 20, 2021
Ep 19 - Laal Singh Chaddha, Twitter Cancel Culture & Reviewing Vikram
In this podcast, we discuss the release and controversy related to Laal Singh Chaddha. Eventually we get sucked into a rant of Twitter Cancel Culture. Also our "guilty pleasure" show Koffee With Karan is back for our weekly dose of Bollywood.
In the end we review Kamal Haasan's Vikram. Podcasters have totally opposing opinions on this film.
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Ep 18 - Darlings And Some Recommendations!
In this podcast, we discuss Alia Bhatt starring Netflix original film Darlings. Also we give out some personal recommendations and favorites.
This is the first episode of this podcast which is recorded in-person.
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Ep 17 - Badhaai Do & Homosexuality Depiction in Bollywood
In this podcast, we discuss Netflix movie, Badhaai Do and in general the depiction of homosexuality in Bollywood.
We also discuss Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan, Dostana and Bombay Talkies.
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Ep 16 - Irrfan Khan Supremacy!
In this podcast, we discuss the life and career of Irrfan Khan.
We cover few of his legendary movies like Maqbool, Piku, Chocolate: Deep Dark Secrets, The Lunchbox, Life in a Metro, Doob: No Bed of Roses and Paan Singh Tomar.
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Ep 15 - You Need To Watch This!! (Recommendations Special Episode)
In this bonus episode, we discuss every thing we watched (or heard) in the past months.
Looop Lapeta, Gehraiyaan, The Girlfriend Experience, Byadh, Euphoria, The Batman, Licorice Pizza, The Fame Game, Old Bond movies, Audiobooks and much more fun stuffs!
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Ep 14 - Shark Tank India! Is it New Age Television?
In this podcast, we discuss the new reality show Shark Tank India currently airing in SET India. We find out why this show has created waves in social media. We discuss all the 'Sharks' (Ashneer Grover, Aman Gupta, Anupam Mittal, Ghazal Alagh, Namita Thapar, Peyush Bansal, Vineeta Singh), what do they do and what are their characteristics. At the end Podcaster Sarthak tell us what makes this show so addictive and keep us hooked.
PS:- Last week we introduced a new segment where we discuss real life stories surrounding the shows/movies we watch. We named the segment RISTF! (Reality Is Stranger Than Fiction). This week we talk Shark Tank Trivia (as it is already a reality show, lol).
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Ep 13 - Dhindora and Lottery Stories
In this podcast, we discuss BB Ki Vines fame's, Bhuvan Bam's Dhindora starring Bhuvan Bam in all characters (lol!). Podcasters have opposing opinions on this web series. Some call it a commendable first attempt, some call it over-the-top and caricature-ish.
From this episode we release a new podcast segment where we discuss few amazing real life stories revolving the theme of the tv show or the movie we watch that week. In this episode we discuss few lottery stories around the world.
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Ep 12 - Special Ops 1.5! Scripting Vs. Mapping
In this podcast, we discuss about Neeraj Pandey's filler-thriller Special Ops 1.5. We talk about Pandey's unique style of filmmaking and how he creates a map in his scenes. Kay Kay Menon is always at his best (except his makeup ofc!).
We also talk about how a streaming platform play its role in shaping up a series.
PS: Basically, there are lots of 'basically' in this episode! Don't keep count!
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Ep 11 - Sardar Udham! Is this the best Biopic of Bollywood?
In this episode, we discuss Vicky Kaushal's one of the best performance in critically acclaimed biopic, Sardar Udham. Directed by Shoojit Sircar, this movie is in completely different ballpark compared to other movies in this genre.
We also draw a contrast it with biopics made by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and how this one is far more "nuanced".
PSA: Banita Sandhu is a very under-used actress. Bollywood should tap more into this potential talent.
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Ep 10 - Squid Game & What Makes It So Successful!
In this podcast, we discuss Netflix's groundbreaking popular Korean series, Squid Game which has created a storm in the current pop culture. We also discuss what makes this series so popular and probably the most watched Netflix series of all time.
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Ep 9 - Talking Toofaan & Sherni
Hopefully we are back after a long break!!
In this podcast, we discuss Toofaan starring the duo of Farhan Akhtar and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and how it couldn't match the magic created in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
We also discuss Sherni starring Vidya Balan which we find a surprisingly good watch.
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Ep 8 - Haseen Dillruba, Homeopath to Psychopath
In this podcast, we discuss Netflix movie, Haseen Dillruba starring Taapsee Pannu, Vikrant Massey and Harshvardhan Rane. We discuss the debatable nature of the movie and how movies becomes a source of inspiration for people. We also discuss how bad characters make good stories with a comparison to the movie Kabir Singh.
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Ep 7 - Ray, The Best & The Worst
In this podcast, we discuss Netflix Original anthology series, Ray starring Ali Fazal, Kay Kay Menon, Manoj Bajpayee, Gajraj Rao, Harshvardhan Kapoor, Radhika Madan and many more. We discuss how the series failed to meet our expectations (specially the stories from Srijit Mukherji) in spite of having great actors. Finally we rank the episodes in order of our preference.
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Ep 6 - The Family Man S2 & The History of Tamil Rebellion
In this podcast, we discuss Season 2 of The Family Man, starring Manoj Bajpayee. We also dive deep into the history of the actual Tamil Rebellion that took place in 1970s in Sri Lanka from which this story is inspired from. Finally we discuss possible plotlines of Season 3 and how Raj & DK handles this kind of sensitive issues.
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Ep 5 - Friends, Why do we like it? How was the Reunion?
In this podcast, we discuss pop culture shifting American sitcom Friends and The Reunion we got after 17 years the show ended. We also discuss how each episode of Friends is like "comfort food" and can be consumed at any time & mood. Later we touch on some problematic issues with it and how the Reunion should have addressed it.
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Ep 4 - A Silent Voice & Bullying in School Life
In this podcast, we discuss a Japanese anime, A Silent Voice and the consequences of bullying that someone has. We also discuss Netflix's two latest trailers Ray and Haseen Dillruba
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Ep 3 - Army of the Dead (Zack Snyder)
In this podcast, we discuss Zack Snyder's Army of the Dead. A cinematic zombie-heist mashup.
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Ep 2 - Knock Knock (2015) & Discussing a Man's Loyalty
In this episode of this podcast, we discuss Keanu Reeves starring 2015 erotic thriller Knock Knock. This leads to a discussion about a man's loyalty and how far a man can resist "free pizza".
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Ep 1 - Radhe : Your Most Wanted Bhai, The Family Man S2 Trailer
In the first episode of this podcast, we discuss Salman's new movie Radhe : Your Most Wanted Bhai and the S2 Trailer of The Family Man.
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