Bharatiya Junta Podcast
172 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 13 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsThis is a quirky, liberal take on all that's farcical, absurd and depressing in 'New India'. From cricket to science, entertainment to politics, the old Indians take on the new Indian narrative. Listen to some hard-hitting but mostly sane take on the happenings from Aryavrat.
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Episodes
Newsein Aur Thoughtein -- Akhand Bharat, Antilla Letter, Kangana Physics
March 01, 2021 02:04 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBWe talk of some absurd news from the week gone by from Aryvarta. This week, we talk of the Antilla letter, Bhagwat and Biplab's grand Akhand Bharat plans and Kangana's love for physics and constants.
Newsein aur Thoughtein -- Koo Launch, Dr. D.D.Who, Wasim Jaffer
February 22, 2021 04:16 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBIn this episode of the BJPod, we discuss the absurd events of the week gone by -- the pinnacle of Indian innovation Koo, the legend of Dr.D.D.Who and the spilling over of New India to Indian cricket.
Koo Launch, Dr. D.D.Who, Wasim Jaffer
February 22, 2021 04:16 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBIn this episode of the BJPod, we discuss the absurd events of the week gone by -- the pinnacle of Indian innovation Koo, the legend of Dr.D.D.Who and the spilling over of New India to Indian cricket.
Sneak Preview - The Curious case of D.D Whopadhyay
February 17, 2021 01:46 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBOn the occasion of 150 years of the birth of Dr. D.D.Whopadhyay, we thought of sharing with you a sneak peak of our next episode (12 minutes) to get you the taste of how we do our pod and also the life and times of the great man or was it three men, Deen Dayal Whopadhyay
Newsein aur Thoughtein -- Rihanna Aur Greta Tumse Na ho payega Beta
February 08, 2021 03:46 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBThis week, we talk of the tweet that shook the Vishwaguru. We then discuss the originality of the tweets from Indian celebs, and why privileged 'apolitical' Indians so easily fall for false equivalences. Also, a lot of tangential rants along the way. Note: We had a few technical issues during the recording and might have a lot of talking over each other due to that. Apologies in advance.
Rihanna Aur Greta Tumse Na ho payega Beta
February 08, 2021 03:46 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBThis week, we talk of the tweet that shook the Vishwaguru. We then discuss the originality of the tweets from Indian celebs, and why privileged 'apolitical' Indians so easily fall for false equivalences. Also, a lot of tangential rants along the way. Note: We had a few technical issues during the recording and might have a lot of talking over each other due to that. Apologies in advance.
Newsein aur Thoughtein -- Republic Day, Balasaheb ka Samvidaan, ArGo Whatsapp-gate, Rajdeep's monkeybalancing
January 29, 2021 18:18 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBIn this episode of BJPod, we look at an eventful month in Indian politics, in the run-up to Republic Day. We talk about the Lal Quila incident, R-day tableaus, Whatsapp-gate, Rajdeep and Barkha's monkey balancing act and a lot more. Also, Babasaheb ke Samvidhaan and Balasaheb ka samvidaan waalon ki soch.
Republic Day, Balasaheb ka Samvidaan, ArGo Whatsapp-gate, Rajdeep's monkeybalancing
January 29, 2021 18:18 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBIn this episode of BJPod, we look at an eventful month in Indian politics, in the run-up to Republic Day. We talk about the Lal Quila incident, R-day tableaus, Whatsapp-gate, Rajdeep and Barkha's monkey balancing act and a lot more. Also, Babasaheb ke Samvidhaan and Balasaheb ka samvidaan waalon ki soch.
Nanduji The Biopic - The Rise of the Gujarat Model
January 12, 2021 05:45 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBIn this episode, we present to you, our reimagination of a biopic that captures the majesty of our superhero, God emperor Nanduji who's life is a parable for all of us, with love, anger, conviction, and sacrifice for Bharat Mata. In this episode, we trace Nanduji's trip to Europe and how it reinforced his idea of India. Also, Nanduji's influence on the Kargil war, Guj earthquake, and all that lead to the "hum bhi toh wohi kar rahe hain na" moment. Also, learn how Nanduji contributed to the c...
Nanduji - The Origin of a Supreme Leader (Part 1)
December 26, 2020 21:01 - 53 minutes - 49.6 MBIn this episode, we present to you, our reimagination of a biopic that captures the majesty of our superhero, God emperor Nanduji who's life is a parable for all of us, with love, anger, conviction and sacrifice for Bharat Mata. In this, the first part of the story, we capture the rise of the young prodigal son who'd later go on to become the savior of the masses. How did Nandu, India's Forrest Gump, shape the pivotal moments in our history such as the constitution and the 1971 war. Also f...
DJ Modi in Banaras, Farmers' Protest, Casual Casteism in India
December 12, 2020 00:29 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBIn this episode of the BJPod, we talk of i) Modi's Banaras 'Yatra' ii) Godi media's coverage of the protests and the underlying casteism behind the idea of what a farmer should look or talk like, and iii) electoral politics and what we think could work in the short (and long run) for the opposition.
Newsein aur Thoughtein -- DJ Modi in Banaras, Farmers' Protest, Casual Casteism in India
December 12, 2020 00:29 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBIn this episode of the BJPod, we talk of i) Modi's Banaras 'Yatra' ii) Godi media's coverage of the protests and the underlying casteism behind the idea of what a farmer should look or talk like, and iii) electoral politics and what we think could work in the short (and long run) for the opposition.
Newsein aur Thoughtein -- Modiji's GI Joe outfit, Obama's Memoir and Bhakts vs Kamala Harris
November 24, 2020 00:03 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBIn this episode, we talk about Modiji's Diwali look, the Bhakt's hatred for Kamala Harris and Obama's latest book and what it says about MMS and RaGa. Also, a long rant about STEM education and the 'Shubh Labh' view of the world.
Modiji's GI Joe outfit, Obama's Memoir and Bhakts vs Kamala Harris
November 24, 2020 00:03 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBIn this episode, we talk about Modiji's Diwali look, the Bhakt's hatred for Kamala Harris and Obama's latest book and what it says about MMS and RaGa. Also, a long rant about STEM education and the 'Shubh Labh' view of the world.
Newsein aur Thoughtein -- Bihar Elections, Joseph "Bhide" Biden and ArGo's defiance of fascism
November 13, 2020 02:13 - 1 hour - 69 MBIn this episode the full BJPod house assembles to discuss the hottest development in the world of Indian and US politics this week. We discuss how Rajput College's winning streak continued in Bihar and also talk of the Viraat Hindu ancestry of America's president elect. Along the way, we discuss an Indian version of the Avengers, featuring Modiji's favorite anchors. All this and more in this dhamaakedaar episode of BJPod.
Bihar Elections, Joseph "Bhide" Biden and ArGo's defiance of fascism
November 13, 2020 02:13 - 1 hour - 69 MBIn this episode the full BJPod house assembles to discuss the hottest development in the world of Indian and US politics this week. We discuss how Rajput College's winning streak continued in Bihar and also talk of the Viraat Hindu ancestry of America's president elect. Along the way, we discuss an Indian version of the Avengers, featuring Modiji's favorite anchors. All this and more in this dhamaakedaar episode of BJPod.
Discovering Our Politics: Political activism with @vizagvala
October 31, 2020 14:56 - 1 hour - 91 MBIn this episode, we are joined by @vizagvala to discuss political ideologies, growing up in a communist family and political activism in general. We further discuss how political change is different to activism in politics, and how the art of making compromises becomes critical in order to make incremental progress towards a better place.
Discovering our politics -- The Rainbow of Identities
October 10, 2020 17:14 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBIn this episode of the BJPod, we have a special guest -- Gaurav Probir Pramanik (@gauravpramanik on twitter) -- a social, environmental activist and a twitter celeb. We talk about his life, his work with and within the LGBTQ community in India and a lot more. Also, the representation of LGBTQ community in Indian media, with a special mention to Fardeen Khan and Jay Shah. Along the way, a lot of pop culture and bollywood references, in this fun episode of BJPod.
#JusticeforKangana + Pardes, Naayak, RDB
September 24, 2020 14:57 - 1 hour - 83 MBIn this episode of BJPod, we begin with how #JusticeforSSR became #JusticeforKangana. We quickly move on to talking of oversimplification in Indian movies and pick out characters from three movies -- Pardes, Naayak and RDB. On the scale of Barjatiya to Johar, where does the Ghai-verse lie? Is Bauji in Pardes an upgrade of the DDLJ bauji? We then talk of how the worldview of protagonists in films like Nayak fails to account for systemic evils other than financial corruption. Is Anil Kap...
BJPod Reviews -- #JusticeforKangana + Pardes, Naayak, RDB
September 24, 2020 14:57 - 1 hour - 83 MBIn this episode of BJPod, we begin with how #JusticeforSSR became #JusticeforKangana. We quickly move on to talking of oversimplification in Indian movies and pick out characters from three movies -- Pardes, Naayak and RDB. On the scale of Barjatiya to Johar, where does the Ghai-verse lie? Is Bauji in Pardes an upgrade of the DDLJ bauji? We then talk of how the worldview of protagonists in films like Nayak fails to account for systemic evils other than financial corruption. Is Anil Kap...
The tale of a political convert
September 14, 2020 01:32 - 59 minutes - 55.4 MBIn this episode, we are joined by science fiction writer @vimoh in a free-wheeling conversation where he talks about his journey from being a BJP supporter in the past to a vocal critic of the government today. In this enriching conversation, he also talks about how the liberal strands in mythology could be used to fight this regressive wave.
Discovering Our Politics -- The tale of a political convert
September 14, 2020 01:32 - 59 minutes - 55.4 MBIn this episode, we are joined by science fiction writer @vimoh in a free-wheeling conversation where he talks about his journey from being a BJP supporter in the past to a vocal critic of the government today. In this enriching conversation, he also talks about how the liberal strands in mythology could be used to fight this regressive wave.
Newsein aur Thoughtein -- GDP no more while Modiji feeds the Mor
September 06, 2020 21:05 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBIn this episode of BJPod, we discuss the GDP shrinkage, Act of God, Modiji's Mor, PiGo's kolhapuri chappals and a lot more.
GDP no more while Modiji feeds the Mor
September 06, 2020 21:05 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBIn this episode of BJPod, we discuss the GDP shrinkage, Act of God, Modiji's Mor, PiGo's kolhapuri chappals and a lot more.
True Crime in Ram Rajya
August 29, 2020 19:50 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBIn 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.
Indian Women in STEM - Rebroadcast
August 23, 2020 02:46 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBIn 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 question...
BJPod Reviews -- Myself Sima, from Mumbai
August 15, 2020 01:36 - 1 hour - 99.6 MBIn 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.
Myself Sima, from Mumbai
August 15, 2020 01:36 - 1 hour - 99.6 MBIn 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.
Naru Kaka and the Temple of Doom
August 10, 2020 01:02 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBIn 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...
Newsein aur Thoughtein -- Naru Kaka and the Temple of Doom
August 10, 2020 01:02 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBIn 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...
BJPod Reviews -- Modiji's greatest hits - Volume 2 (ft. Miyaan Musharraf, Harvard, Plastic surgery)
July 27, 2020 03:13 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBIn 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 (http...
Modiji's greatest hits - Volume 2 (ft. Miyaan Musharraf, Harvard, Plastic surgery)
July 27, 2020 03:13 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBIn 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 (http...
BJPod Reviews -- Modiji's greatest Hits - Volume 1 (Feat. Sewer Gas, Cloudy Benefit, AR Rahman)
July 20, 2020 04:36 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBIn 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.
Modiji's greatest Hits - Volume 1 (Feat. Sewer Gas, Cloudy Benefit, AR Rahman)
July 20, 2020 04:36 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBIn 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.
Newsein aur Thoughtein -- Indoor Games, Galawan ka Balwaan, Digital Airstrike and Babaji ki Booti
July 11, 2020 23:45 - 53 minutes - 49.9 MBIn 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.
Indoor Games, Galawan ka Balwaan, Digital Airstrike and Babaji ki Booti
July 11, 2020 23:45 - 53 minutes - 49.9 MBIn 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.
BJPod Reviews -- Quora's Got Talent
July 05, 2020 01:22 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBIn 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 importa...
Newsein aur Thoughtein - Darren Sammy's allegations, casual racism in India, China-Nepal and Ram Kisan Ji
June 28, 2020 17:42 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBSegment 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 thro...
Quarantine Diary - Darren Sammy's allegations, casual racism in India, China-Nepal and Ram Kisan Ji
June 28, 2020 17:42 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBSegment 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 thro...
BJPod Bollywood -- Sanskaar Inc. and the Tale of Three Anjalis
June 15, 2020 03:11 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBIn 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 (H...
BJPod Reviews -- -- Sanskaar Inc. and the Tale of Three Anjalis
June 15, 2020 03:11 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBIn 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 (H...
BJPod Revisits DDLJ
June 03, 2020 05:51 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBIn 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.
BJPod Reviews -- -- DDLJ
June 03, 2020 05:51 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBIn 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.
BJPod Bollywood -- DDLJ
June 03, 2020 05:51 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBIn 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.
Newsein aur Thoughtein -- Aatmanirbhar and Proud
May 16, 2020 17:52 - 1 hour - 91 MBIn 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!
Quarantine Diary -- Aatmanirbhar and Proud
May 16, 2020 17:52 - 1 hour - 91 MBIn 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!
Quarantine Diary -- Candle Light Winner
May 01, 2020 01:31 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBIn 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.
Newsein aur Thoughtein -- Candle Light Winner
May 01, 2020 01:31 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBIn 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.
Discovering our Politics with Mehraj
April 12, 2020 01:56 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBIn 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 to...
Newsein aur Thoughtein -- T(h)aali Bajao Corona Bhagao
March 30, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBOn 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.