Far From Fact
314 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsA weekly podcast from India, that is not about Science, Pop Culture, Technology, Sport, News, Sociology, or the Internet, and yet, all at once it is. Far From Fact is designed to cater to your basic need for ignorance. Catch the lads, as they fake-solve real problems on a weekly basis.
This podcast is presented by Husein Merchant and Keshav Naidu. Husein is an optimist who loves observing things while being lazy. He is observing you even as you read this. Keshav recently came out as a comedian, and his family is still processing the embarrassment, but he is confident they will come around and accept him for the person he is.
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164: Kids’ vaccine trials, BJP horse painting, Sea snakes mating
August 24, 2021 12:30 - 38 minutes - 44.1 MBCovid-19 trials for kids aged 12-18 are underway, however the hospitals are having trouble find volunteers. Lucky for them, the lads have heard about the problem. Next up is the case of sea snakes trying to mate with scientists in Australia, thinking they are female sea snakes. But first the political / animal rights story form Indore, where party workers painted a horse in BJP colours. Horse trading out, horse painting in? Disclaimer: Animals were harmed in the making of this story. Hence, ...
163: Home CCTVs, Cop ‘kidnap’, Failed bank robber
August 17, 2021 12:59 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBA 76-year old bank robber is denied his loot, because the cashier could not read his ransom note. And you thought handwriting didn’t matter! Next, the lads must speculate about the ‘kidnapping’ of a cop by 3 drunk guys. But first the story of a large corporation that wants to install CCTVs in the homes of call centre employees. Press 1 for agree, 2 for no agree. Link to bank robber's band handwriting ransom note - + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Fol...
162: Time traveller, Mangal sutra murder, Drunk passenger
August 10, 2021 13:27 - 33 minutes - 39.9 MBCatch the lads go 3000 years into the future with a self-professed time traveller, and land back in Bhiwandi to unravel the contract murder of a man. Arranged by his wife - By selling her Mangal sutra. That’s right, this episode packs in plenty of drama. And lastly the story of a drunk American passenger who misbehaved on a domestic flight. All in all, just another week in the history of humans. Episode artwork - Picture of submerged city of Los Angeles, supposedly from the year 5000. Time...
161: Indonesian marriage, K-Pop ban, No kissing zone
August 03, 2021 13:17 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBIt’s controversy galore this episode - A Mumbai building has created a ‘No Kissing zone’ outside the property. Youth cry foul, but the building sticks to its guns. Meanwhile in North Korea, Kim Jong-Un bans all South Korean entertainment and labels it a ‘vicious cancer.’ But first the lads must navigate the bizarre story of an Indonesian man who married his fiancée and his ex-girlfriend at the same ceremony. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us h...
160: Polish swim team, Golden toilet, 21-toed tortoise
July 27, 2021 14:36 - 35 minutes - 44.1 MBHere’s a globetrotting episode for all you homesick quarantinos! The lads start with Poland, go to Japan with the Polish swim team, promptly make their way to Russia to split hairs over the golden toilet. And lastly a good old-fashioned dowry story from India. Or is it a story about silly superstitions? There’s only one way to find out! + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.c...
159: Netlfix execs, Chinese man coma, MNS V. Bachchan
July 20, 2021 13:29 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBThis episode takes us from California to China and back to India. Mumbai to be specific. In front of Amitabh Bachchan’s house to be even more specific. Catch the lads as they navigate office gossip at the highest level, a Chinese man pretending to be in a coma to avoid interrogation, and lastly the road widening in front of Mr. Bachchan’s house. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.in...
158: Drunk buffaloes, Delhi driving test, Swiggy Coke MRP
July 13, 2021 13:15 - 31 minutes - 37.4 MBThe lads go from drunk cattle to poor driving to a fascinating story on GST. That’s right GST can be fascinating. Catch them as they cover the story of inebriated bovine in the land of the Mahatma. Wonder how they got their hands on it? Don’t, they don’t have hands. Tight story this, no pun. And lastly, the piece about Swiggy charging more than MRP on Coke. But first, the story about Delhi deciding to do away with driving tests completely. Refer to episode artwork, the lads are very concerne...
157: iPhone game, Dental slim, Footwear thief
July 06, 2021 13:36 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBKid on an iPhone game racks up a bill of Rs. 1.33 lakh on this dad’s card. Nothing for the lads to solve here, so they quickly have a good laugh at it and move on to greener pastures. Next up is the dental slim magnetic lock that forces your mouth shut, in a attempt to make you eat less. Lastly, the story of footwear thieves in Mumbai who are stealing from apartment complexes. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfrom...
156: Snitching girlfriend, Neighbour’s tree, Tour de France crash
June 29, 2021 12:41 - 34 minutes - 43.2 MBA guy breaks up with his girlfriend and she tells his boss about his cheating ways at work. Meanwhile in the UK it’s not all hunky dory between an Englishman and his Indian-origin neighbour. Pigeon shit hits the fan so to speak, when the neighbour chops down one half of the tree because they didn’t want to deal with the bird poop. Lastly, the big story of this week, the Tour de France crash that saw dozens of cyclists come tumbling down. The cause? One over-zealous fan. Enjoy the episode. A...
155: Garbage contractor, Brick-throwing dog, Miyazaki mangoes
June 22, 2021 13:54 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBA government official takes the law in his hands by meting out justice on the streets by dumping garbage on a contractor for having caused water-logging in parts of a Mumbai suburb. The lads put on their ethical and judicial capes to find the best way to out. Meanwhile, in the UK, a man trains his dog to throw bricks at uninvited visitors, and lastly a couple in Madhya Pradesh grow a variety of mangoes that fetch Rs. 2.7 Lakh a kilo. And you thought mango season was over! Insert evil laughte...
154: ‘Missing’ Kerala woman, Mice sperm, Towed scooter
June 15, 2021 12:45 - 45 minutes - 56.5 MBCatch the lads go from Kerala to the International Space Station and land back on earth somewhere in the UK. This week they try to make sense of a couple who eloped 11 years ago in Kerala, but literally just moved next door. Followed by the story of mice sperm that was sent into space and the impact this has on the future of humanity. Lastly, the ridiculous waste of taxpayer money in the form of a tow-truck. Enjoy! Tiny scooter on large tow-truck image. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Wr...
153: CBSE Exams, Invisible art, In-flight wedding
June 08, 2021 13:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBThe lads stumble on a piece of invisible art, catch them as they get to the invisible heart of the matter. Followed by the story of a Madurai couple decides to get married on a flight to avoid Covid-related curbs on guest numbers. But first, the talk of the town, cancelled-CBSE exams. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfa...
152: Episode 152 - Best of + Bonus Feature Strange Fruit
June 01, 2021 14:50 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBHere’s a best-of selection of the choicest ignorance money can buy. Quick sneak peek at the contents - Self drive Uber E87, Pan masala by drone E93, Drugs in Bollywood E118. Plus a deeply stirring song as a bonus feature. This song was originally composed by Abel Meeropol and recorded by Billy holiday in 1939. Here’s a brand new homage to Strange fruit, by Donn Bhat + Passenger Revelator. Here’s a link to the tip Tok video - https://tinyurl.com/y8ku7xws Here’s a link to Strange Fruit on...
151: Bullet train driver, Oxygen hoarders, Gold chain anniversary
May 25, 2021 12:45 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBAn anniversary gift gets a man in trouble with the cops. A devoted husband, it appears, bought his wife a gold necklace that went all the way down to her knees, and the video went viral. Link below. But first a quick fix solution for the menace of black marketeers of oxygen cylinders and the hilarious story of a bullet train driver who was penalised for leaving his cabin for a bathroom break. Here’s the video of the gold necklace https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/mumbai/other/viral-video...
150: ‘Kidnapper’ parents, Uranium for sale, ‘Wanted poster’ cookies
May 18, 2021 12:40 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBIt’s back to three topic weeks! The lads are back at it again with some top-drawer content from across the world. There’s the story about the creative bakery that printed pictures of thieves on their cookies, and the two dimwits who tried to sell Uranium in the open market. But first the story of a woman who found out that her biological parents had actually ‘kidnapped’ her. Take the word kidnapped with a pinch of salt. Lest we get blamed for clickbait. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Wri...
149: Bill and Melinda Gates divorce
May 11, 2021 13:28 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBThe Bill Gates and Melinda Gates divorce is the big story of the week. Catch the lads as they trade their usual problem solving hats for a bunch of wagging tongues. It’s that kind of a story. Speculations fly wild and theories run amok, as these two have a cackle at the expense of the Gates. But not before dragging the whole family with it. Because as they say, couples don’t get divorced, families do. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https:/...
148: Sailor stranded for 4 years
May 04, 2021 12:31 - 29 minutes - 27 MBA Syrian sailor is abandoned on a ship by the vessel owners off the coast of Egypt. The sailor gets cornered due to an Egyptian ruling that makes him answerable. Stuck for four years with no power, sanitation or social contact, Mohammed Ayesha lived to tell the tale. Catch the lads as they take on this story of abuse and manage to squeeze just the right amount of cheer out of it. Served fresh with a garnish of ignorance. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] ...
147: King of absentees - Italy
April 27, 2021 12:56 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBAn Italian healthcare worker has broken a national record by being on leave for 15 years. Paid leave at that. How, you ask? Join the lads to find out as they compare notes with our own kings and queens of absentees. In as non-judgmental a manner as possible, they try to help both sides with ideas. Enjoy the deep dive into what really goes into staying away from work so long, and more importantly how do you stop people from taking the system for a ride. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Wri...
146: Out-of-work escort husband
April 20, 2021 13:38 - 30 minutes - 28 MBA Bengaluru man takes to commercial sex work after losing his job in the lockdown. His wife files for divorce, and inspite of counselling by an NGO outfit, the couple cannot come to an amicable settlement. While they proceed with divorce by mutual consent, the lads wonder - What really could have gone down? Heavy on speculation, truth bombs and insights, catch the lads take a grown-up swing for once. But don’t worry, no jokes were spared in the attempt to make sense. + Music credit – Simon ...
145: Anti-rabies shots, BEST pay, Sandwich husband
April 13, 2021 14:19 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBThree senior citizens get anti-rabies shots instead of COVID-19 vaccines in Uttar Pradesh. Or at least they get a slip that says they got an anti-rabies vaccine. BEST conductors receive huge part of their remuneration in coins because the company’s contract with banking service provider comes to an end. And the heartwarming story of a husband who sells his wife’s sandwiches just so he can buy fast food with the money. Also, the lads want to wish you Ramadan Kareem. + Music credit – Simon D...
144: Heart attack thief, Farting Pastor, Wife-replacing maid
April 06, 2021 12:30 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBShock and taboo sit front and centre this week. From the husband who kicks out his wife so he can be with the nanny, to the story of the South African Pastor who farts on people in an attempt to “heal” them. But first, the story of a thief in Uttar Pradesh, who found way more money than he had imagined. And the shock gave him a heart attack. Gas, heart attack and adultery, just another day of top-drawer editorial. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follo...
143: Mass name-change, Cute brain condition, Pollution Vs. Penis
March 30, 2021 12:41 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBThat title is no clickbait, it is plain fact. And we’re happy if that caught your eye, ‘cos this is what Greta Thunberg seems to be warning us about as well. But first, the story of a woman who passes out, every time she sees a cute guy. Love at first sight? Or lights out at first sight? And the bizarre phenomenon in Taiwan, where people are adding Salmon to their name, just for some free sushi. Actually free sushi for them and 5 of their friends. Fair enough, no? + Music credit – Simon D’S...
142: Cheating boyfriend, Masks for plastic, 8-yr old influencer
March 23, 2021 12:41 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBThe lads find their nemesis in a story that truly stumps them. Filled with landmines, this is a story about two child-influencers posing romantically on Instagram. Watch them try to navigate this ethical nightmare while trying to keep it light. But first the hilarious piece about a woman who caught her cheating boyfriend thanks to a Fitbit. And let’s not forget the cute little Indian railways campaign titled ‘Plastic lao mask pao.’ Equal parts naive, equal parts enthusiastic. Link to video...
141: Financial support parents, 5G KFC truck, Plastic surgeon
March 16, 2021 12:47 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBA plastic surgeon attends a Zoom court hearing while performing surgery. While the hearing was for a minor traffic violation, he now faces charges for negligence. But first, it’s family drama at FFF HQ - Catch the story of a 41-year old Oxford-educated jobless lawyer who is suing his parents for lifetime financial support. Followed by the 5G-enabled self-driving KFC trucks in China that are all the rage this week across tech circuits. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – hello@f...
140: Cockfight, Lucky draw bride, Secret apartment
March 09, 2021 12:28 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBJuvenilia alert! A Rooster fight takes centre stage this week, don’t say we didn’t warn you. Next up is the story of a NYC woman who found whole secret apartment behind her bathroom mirror. But first, the story of a young girl in UP who had to choose her groom by way of a lucky draw. All in all, just another week for the lads. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelad...
139: Adrift sailor, Camel botox, Fake kidnapping
March 02, 2021 12:35 - 38 minutes - 35 MBA man fakes his own kidnapping just to escape work. And you think you hate you job? Ask not what your job makes you do, ask what you’d do to escape your job. But first, the story of a sailor who was saved by floating garbage. Followed by the camel beauty pageant in Saudi that is rife with participants injecting their damsels with botox and other supplements to turn them into cover girls. Bring out those strongly-worded letters, many animals were body-shamed in the making of this episode. + ...
138: Ambani zoo, Bengaluru massage, Passport forgery
February 23, 2021 12:56 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBThe lads discuss the Ambani zoo, and no, that is not a reference to the big family wedding. The implications and the thinking, behind such a move, and all the careful considerations. However, things swiftly get out of hand and reach the story of the Bengaluru man who got duped after being promised a ‘happy ending’ massage. And lastly the story of a young woman who forged her passport to keep her Goa trip a secret from her Mother. Parenting level: Diabolical. Show notes - https://www.sutram...
137: Obese monkey, Skeleton guitar, V-day Vs. COVID deaths
February 16, 2021 13:09 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBThis episode has death written all over it. But don’t worry, the lads make sure it is anything but serious. Specially the story about the shortage of flowers around Valentine’s day due to COVID deaths in the state of California. Or the Norwegian dude who made a guitar with his uncle’s Skeleton. The only time there’s no mention of death is the story of the obese Thai monkey who got fat eating tourist junk food. But even he faces the risk of death. Yay! Show notes Episode link to Mahagatban...
136: Goat meetings, Wedding photographer, Forehead diamond
February 09, 2021 12:43 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBAnimals are back, front and centre at Far from fact HQ. That’s about how long the lads can keep the juveniles out of their decision-making while picking stories. Sharing headlines this week is the story of a groom who slapped a wedding photographer for getting ‘too friendly’ with the bride. And lastly the rapper who spent $24 million on a diamond for his forehead. Third eye bling! Here’s link to the video of the wedding photographer. https://twitter.com/Ease2Ease/status/1357675009905291264...
135: Excess baggage, Myntra logo, GameStop
February 02, 2021 12:41 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBLong, loaded and free from innuendo, that’s how 5 out of 3 survey respondents would describe this episode. Hypothetical research aside, this one starts with the tame story of Chinese passengers eating their excess baggage, and quickly escalates to the sexually-fuelled Myntra logo story. Before you know it, the lads are talking about shorting stocks and wealth inequalities. Fasten your brain belts, this is one rocky ride. Links - Myntra logo comparison tinyurl.com/wn214p9b + Music credit...
134: Height increasing surgery
January 26, 2021 13:04 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBCatch the lads try very hard to resist the height puns. But give them enough time and they dig deep into the psyche of what really drives people to such drastic measures. Complete with all the insensitivities and laughter you have come to expect, of course. Many sentiments were hurt in the making of this one. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Pa...
133: Retired Babu, Amazon delivery, Baby selling racket
January 19, 2021 12:51 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBCatch the lads try to make sense of a rather sensitive story in the shape of a baby selling racket. But don’t worry, the delinquency in still intact. Specially when you come across the story of the retired IAS officer who is fined 13 Lakhs for overstaying in Government accommodation, and specially the story of the Amazon delivery person who took a dump outside a person’s home. Double delivery! + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.inst...
132: Vaccine drive, Trump’s twitter ban, Parent-Teacher WhatsApp groups
January 12, 2021 13:09 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBParent-Teacher WhatsApp groups seem to be taking a nasty turn as teachers complain about parents sending obscene content. Meanwhile in the US, Trump is banned from Twitter for life, and the biggest story in India at the moment - No, not the blessing dog from Maharashtra. We’re talking about the world’s largest democracy’s vaccination drive. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instam...
131: Tunnel affair, Chinese-baby namer, Land-inheriting dog
January 05, 2021 12:31 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBIt’s a brand new year and brand new episode. Not much has changed in the world guessing by these stories. Kicking it off is the story of a pet dog in Madhya Pradesh who has inherited 9 acres of land. But first the story of a man who dug a tunnel just to go meet his married lover and the British teen who paid for college by coming up with baby names for Chinese parents. Ni Hao 2021! + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/fa...
130: Drive-thru wedding, Landing error, Sex doll bride
December 29, 2020 12:30 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBIt is wedding season and no strain of coronavirus can play spoil sport with the humans of earth. Such is the resolve that one Malaysian couple had 10,000 cars attend their wedding party from their cars. Not to be left far behind is the Kazakh body-builder who married his sex doll. Rounding off the episode is a simple story of a Nepal airline that took passengers to the wrong airport. Human error found, airport no found. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] ...
129: Kite flight, Santa cop, Sword-cut cake
December 22, 2020 12:11 - 26 minutes - 24 MBX’mas is upon us and the lads are here with a jolly good story all the way from Peru. Cops from a narcotic cell dressed as Satna and his elf to make a drug bust and nab a couple of unsuspecting dealers. But this flight of fancy goes via Indonesia, where a young boy’s kite flying turned into flying lessons. And lastly, the story of a Kurla youth who cut six birthday cakes while holding flame sticks in his mouth. What a party, no? + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – hello@farfromf...
128: Daddy’s affair, Mumbai drug bust, Channel update
December 15, 2020 15:23 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBJoin the lads as they make a very special announcement. A landmark, a turning point, historical moment, if you will. But first they must attend to the pressing matters at hand. Like the story of the Karnataka man who gave his daughter his phone for an online class, only for her to find a video of him having an affair. And the story of the drug dealers from Ivory Coast who were busted in Mumbai. Disclaimer: No drugs were consumed in the making of this episode. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza...
127: Chicken for blood, Stress busting walk, Funeral stunt
December 08, 2020 13:13 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBThe lads marvel at the amazing chicken/paneer in exchange for blood. A unique campaign in Mumbai aimed at making blood donation more exciting. But first they must stop and examine the story of the Italian man who walked 450 kilometres to calm down after an argument with his wife. And also make sense of story of the man who was refused entry at his own funeral. Hey, we don’t make this stuff up. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza + Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.inst...
126: Burj-sized Asteroid, COVID yatra, Farmer protests
December 01, 2020 14:09 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBThe lads put on their serious faces for this one, at least for the story about the farmers’ protests in Delhi. Join them as they try to understand what the issue is about and where it’s possibly headed. But first a little bit of the trademark nonsense. Starting the week is the story of a Burj Khalifa-sized asteroid that went past earth, and the oxymoron of a story called the COVID yatra, designed to create awareness among all corners of the country. Enjoy! + Music credit - Simon D’Souza + ...
125: Bigg Boss brain surgery, COVID warrior kids, Super Tatkal app
November 24, 2020 12:33 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBSurgeons is Andhra Pradesh got innovative when they asked a patient to watch Bigg Boss and Avatar at the same time so that he would stay awake, while they performed an open-brain surgery on him. Meanwhile the Government has announced medical college seat reservations for children of slain COVID warriors. While the lads speculate the pros and cons of this prickly topic, another dilemma comes their way. This is time its the good-ol’ Indian Railways coming strong on an app developer and arresti...
124: Diwali cleaning, HYD traffic cop, Webcast funerals
November 17, 2020 12:48 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBFunerals are making cities get tech-savvy. Mumbai city is working with a charitable organisation to develop a modern crematorium with webcast funerals to help families attend funerals when they can’t attend in person. Meanwhile in Hyderabad, a traffic cop runs 2 whole kilometres ahead of a ambulance to get traffic out of the way. But first, the story of a Pune woman who threw away 3 lakhs worth of jewellery as part of her Diwali deep-clean. Hyderbad cop video https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/...
123: Bald groom, Suicide mannat, Railway announcers
November 10, 2020 14:11 - 42 minutes - 39 MBThings take a dark turn this week. But worry not, the story of the bald groom more than makes up for it. Where a man hides his baldness by wearing a wig, and his new wife files a case of cheating against him for having concealed this information. Good balance overall. Rounding up the ha ha briefing is the story of 200 railway announcers who haven’t been paid for the last three months, but authorities assure that all dues will be cleared. Disclaimer - We do not endorse suicide. Suicide pre...
122: JEE cheater, Intercaste marriage, Aladdin ka chirag
November 03, 2020 10:55 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBTurns out the JEE topper used a proxy to write his exam, and hte proxy did too well. Meanwhile in Odisha, the Government has announced a cash incentive to encourage marriages between upper caste Hindus and SC/STs. And lastly, the story of a UK-return doctor who got duped for Rs. 2.5 Crores in the hopes of a lamp that he was told was ‘Aladdin ka chirag.’ We hope they find the guys who cheated him, but more importantly, we hope this guy is not anybody’s doctor. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza ...
121: Ironman balloon, Indian couple jailed in Qatar, No-mask punishment in Mumbai
October 27, 2020 12:56 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBMumbai city’s BMC takes to some creative ways to fix the menace of people not wearing masks in public. But first the lads must talk about the gallant nab made by the Noida police, who risked life and limb to get a hold of an Ironman balloon and went on to tweet about it. Also there’s the heartbreaking story of a young couple that lands in a Qatar jail for carrying 4kgs of hashish. While the NCB is trying to get them out, the lads speculate if all is as it seems. The ironman story with pict...
120: Deepika Padukone on MNREGA, Durga pooja pandal, Finnish PM
October 20, 2020 13:08 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBThe lads are back with a 3 fresh stories. Two from India and one, all the way from Finland. The Finnish Prime Minister, posed for a fashion magazine in a blazer with a plunging neckline, and the internet lost its chill. But first they must discuss the MNREGA scam that has Deepika’s pictures on ID cards, and the Durga pooja pandal that has social media chattering away this week. Grab your ethically-sourced, organic pop corn, plenty of woke drama this week. Picture of the Durga pooja pandal h...
119: Comet sellers, Odisha bank robber, Digital sex toy
October 13, 2020 13:06 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBThe big page-turner this week is the story of an internet enabled sex toy gone wrong with many users getting locked into the fetish chastity belt. The horrors abound, but first, the lads must address the genius of two amazing scam stories. One where two geniuses try to sell a piece of comet, and the other where a man robs a bank only to repay his loan at the same bank. Moratorium? What’s that? + Music credit - Simon D’Souza + Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.inst...
118: 10 year old walker, Trump’s Covid test, Drugs in Bollywood
October 06, 2020 12:53 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBThe lads are back with three topics this week. Maybe things are getting back to the way they were after all. First up is the story of the 10 year old Italian boy from walked from Palermo to London just to give his grandma a hug. Next we have Trump’s Covid positive result and lastly the big brouhaha about drugs in Bollywood. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza + Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/
117: Bravery award winning rat
September 29, 2020 13:35 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBHusein is back in the country, but the lads are still meeting by distance. The big story this week is Magawa, the African giant pouched rat. Here is a rat who has saved over a hundred lives by discovering hidden landmines. The big question, can a gold medal really be reward enough for a rat? What is a reward for a rat? These and other pressing questions, get pondered and answered. But first we talk about Husein’s trip back and Keshav’s first short film. You can find the film here https://w...
116: Lust in the time of Corona
September 22, 2020 14:01 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBA man leaves his wife in Navi Mumbai saying he is ending his life because he has been tested positive for Coronavirus, and goes away to Indore to live with his lover. The Navi Mumbai police manage to track him down. Catch the lads as they play sensitive sleuths while looking at all sides of this fascinating story. But first let’s talk about the newest addition to the Merchant family. Special thanks to Sakina Vasi, Shunashir Sen and Dharam Valia for recommending this story. + Music credit ...
115: Excessive immunity
September 15, 2020 13:21 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBIt’s a new week, a new beginning. Husein shares the big news of the birth of his niece as the highlight of the personal diaries. Keshav's big news pales in comparison. The big story of the week is patients overdosing on immunity medications like Vitamin C, zinc, turmeric etc. Doctors in India seem to be treating patients for all the wrong reasons, them being too cautious or too healthy. Join the lads as they try to fix this peculiar predicament. Mukesh ad link https://www.youtube.com/watch...