Varta Lab
79 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago - ★★★★ - 7 ratingsWelcome to Varta Lab, a delightful concoction of stories featuring Aakash Mehta, one of India's most obsessive storytellers on and off stage, and Navin Noronha, who is an okay person. Together they tell stories to each other from their life and welcome others to do the same. Fun times.
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Episodes
The Last Episode.. w/ Just Us | Edition #5
May 13, 2023 00:30 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBWelcome to Varta Lab! This week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are here with a rather sad announcement. Stay tuned, as there’s a lot to be conversed.
Brawl With Monkeys & 'MAUUT' Experience w/ Urjita Wani
May 06, 2023 00:30 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBWelcome to Varta Lab! This week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are joined by fellow stand-up comedian and host of the ‘Has It Aged Well?’ Podcast - Urjita Wani!
Rowdy Moments At Comedy Shows And More w/ Noel Cordeiro
April 29, 2023 01:36 - 46 minutes - 43 MBWelcome to Varta Lab! This week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are joined by fellow comedian and host of the Radical Measures Podcast - Noel Cordeiro! In the episode, they talked about : - Why his RMP co-host & fellow comedian Gaurav Pawar is funny literally ‘everywhere’ - Gaurav at open-mics & the ‘g***d mara’ story - When the client doesn’t understand your humor ft. Noel’s fresh writing gig story - Crowd work vs material - a comic’s life - Aakash’s 40 comedy shows in 20 days run - Modern...
Fishing Ya Phishing w/ Just Us | Edition #4
April 22, 2023 01:38 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBWelcome to Varta Lab! This week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are back w/ another edition of #JustUs! And this time their stories are from the mountains & performance stage!!!
Scams, Culture & Society Ki Dikkatein w/ Preeti Vangani
April 15, 2023 00:30 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBWelcome to Varta Lab! On Varta Lab this week, Aakash & Navin are joined by poet, writer & educator, and old friend - Preeti Vangani!
Deep Charcha w/ Just Us | Edition #3
April 08, 2023 00:30 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBOn Varta Lab this week, we’re back with another edition of #JustUs, where just us (Aakash & Navin) are there to bring you stories from our chaotic yet somehow beautiful lives :)
Fights Of Dilli & Aspirants Journey w/ Abhilash Thapliyal
April 01, 2023 00:30 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBWelcome to Varta Lab! On Varta Lab this week, Aakash & Navin are joined by RJ, Actor & Host - Abhilash Thapliyal aka SK Sir from our favorite web series, Aspirants!
Stage Fights & Music Festivals w/ Sidd Coutto
March 25, 2023 00:30 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBOn Varta Lab this week, Aakash & Navin are joined by songwriter & multi-instrumentalist - Sidd Coutto! Over the past two decades, Sidd has played multiple roles in numerous bands, notably, drummer of Zero, singer of Helga’s Fun Castle, frontman of Tough on Tobacco, multi-instrumentalist with Ankur & The Ghalat Family as well as Vir Das’ Alien Chutney and more.
Rahul Dravid's No Smoking PSA & Modern-Day Parenting w/ Lola Kutty aka Anu Menon
March 18, 2023 00:30 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBWelcome to Varta Lab! On Varta Lab this week, Aakash & Navin are joined by Actress & Comedian - Anu Menon aka popular nostalgia character - Lola Kutty!
Thunder Thighs, Situationships & Movies w/ Abbas Momin
March 11, 2023 00:30 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBThis week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are joined by Abbas Momin - Host of ‘Has It Aged Well?’ Podcast & a creator at IVM. After several reschedulings (cause of him being a coworker :P), we have finally got Abbas on the show!
Parenting & Podcasting w/ Anshu Patni
March 04, 2023 00:30 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBWelcome to Varta Lab! This week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are joined by Anshu Patni - CEO, Web3 & Gaming at Mythoverse Studios & a fellow Podcaster.
Music Love & A Blown Up Cooker w/ Nush Lewis
February 25, 2023 00:30 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBThis week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are joined by Singer/Songwriter & Harpist, Nush Lewis. The first ever Harpist on the show, yay! With moody vocal lines, pensive compositions, combined with a unique production ethos, her musicality can best be described as minimal acoustic, with intricate melodic lines set upon ephemeral soundscapes.
M.A.D Nostalgia w/ Rob
February 18, 2023 00:30 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBThis week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are joined by Harun Robert aka ROB, yes - THE ROB!! Rob used to host one of India’s most popular art-based television shows - MAD. The artistic nostalgia in this episode is on another level!
Lucky Clothes & Movies w/ Siddharth Menon
February 11, 2023 00:30 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBThis week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are joined by Siddharth Menon. Siddharth Menon is an Indian film, television and theater actor. He is best known for his roles in Loev, Rajwade and Sons and Karwaan.
Comedy, Massages & Celebrity Interviews w/ ALOK V Menon
February 04, 2023 00:36 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBThis week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are joined by ALOK V Menon. ALOK (they/them) is an internationally acclaimed author, poet, comedian, and public speaker. As a mixed-media artist their work explores themes of trauma, belonging, and the human condition.
Ek Aur Saal Khatam | Just Us | Edition #2
December 17, 2022 00:30 - 1 hour - 56 MBWith the year ending, we bring you the last episode of ‘nonsensical but still funny’ storytelling from 2022. This week on #VartaLab, we’re back with another edition of #JustUs, catching up on life and sharing stories that matter, well, maybe not so much, but who cares.
The Real Khana Khazana Episode w/ Shubhra Chatterji
December 10, 2022 00:21 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBOn #VartaLab this week, Aakash & Navin are joined by Director & Screenwriter Shubhra Chatterji, AKA History Wali! Shubhra became a popular figure after she began hosting the show 'History On A Plate' on her Instagram Live. Her love for storytelling & food is what got her here on this god-forsaken podcast!
The Queen Of The Universe, Sushant Divgikar aka Rani KoHEnur
December 03, 2022 00:30 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBOn #VartaLab this week, Aakash & Navin are joined by THE Sushant Divgikar, aka Rani KoHEnur! Sushant Divgikar is an Indian model, actor, singer, columnist, psychologist, motivational speaker, drag queen, pageant director, and video jockey. And also the one from whom Navin gets all the gossip.
Memes, Peanuts & Andheri w/ Balram Vishwakarma
November 26, 2022 00:30 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBThis week on #VartaLabS4, we have Balram Vishwakarma joining us, who has come all the way from Andheri West for this episode. Balram is a writer, content creator, and the Janmdata of the popular meme page - Andheri West Shit Posting. Balram spoke to Aakash & Navin about a bunch of stuff, tune in to the episode to hear about all of them.
Orkut Days, School Diaries & ART w/ Neethi
November 19, 2022 00:30 - 56 minutes - 52 MBThis week on #VartaLabS4, Aakash & Navin are joined by illustrator & muralist, Neethi. Neethi is an old friend of Aakash and an exceptional artist who has worked on projects with giants like Google, Instagram, Whatsapp, Adobe & more.
From Shararat To Social Media w/ Shruti Seth
November 12, 2022 00:35 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBThis week on #VartaLabS4, joining Aakash & Navin in the studio is the Shararat girl, Shruti Seth! An actress, a VJ, and now sadly, a part of our podcast. Another ‘what a nostalgia’ moment on the show.
The Days Of Dictionaries & NSFW Talks | Just Us | Edition #1
November 05, 2022 00:35 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBThis week on #VartaLabS4, Aakash & Navin are doing the first edition of ‘Just Us’ where instead of having a guest join them, they share stories amongst themselves & catch up on life. In the episode, they have a lot of NSFW stuff to talk about
Quizzes & The Lockdown Days w/ Kunal Rao
October 29, 2022 01:28 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBThis week on #VartaLabS4, Aakash & Navin are joined by stand-up comedian & friend - Kunal Rao, AKA Krao! In the episode, the three of them talk about quizzes & quizzing stories
Filmmaking & The Content World w/ Hridaye A Nagpal
October 22, 2022 00:35 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MBThis week on #VartaLabS4, Aakash & Navin are joined by Hridaye A Nagpal, a writer, director & producer. Shooting across the country with Navin, he has now decided to show up at the IVM Studios for our humble podcast
NH7 & Professional Relationships ft. Savinay & Nayantara
October 15, 2022 03:38 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBThis week on #VartaLabS4, Aakash & Navin are joined by Savinay & Nayantara from Misfits Inc. Misfits Inc. is a boutique agency functioning as a collaborative community to represent the finest talent across music, comedy, visual & performing arts
Signs Of True Love & State Of Indian Journalism w/ Punit Pania
October 08, 2022 03:09 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBThis week on #VartaLabS4, Aakash & Navin are joined by fellow comedian, friend & life-coach-in-denial, Punit Pania! In the episode, the three of them chat about why farts are the sign of true love & what's the problem with Indian journalism space!
Bass Guitars & Bombay Life w/ Hashbass
October 01, 2022 02:49 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBOn this week’s episode of #VartaLabS4, Aakash & Navin are joined by Harshit Misra, aka Hashbass, a musician & producer originating from New Delhi. In the episode, Aakash, Navin & Harshit share stories about bass guitars, Bombay life & fake BMC guys
An Episode About Cats, D*cks & Art w/ Santanu Hazarika
September 24, 2022 06:35 - 46 minutes - 43 MBOn this week’s episode of #VartaLabS4, we have Santanu Hazarika, a multidisciplinary autodidact visual artist based in Mumbai. He dropped out of engineering to become the first ever Red Bull World Doodle Art Champion in 2014.
Learning About Rats, Godfathers & Van Gogh w/ Sejal Bhat
September 17, 2022 00:35 - 1 hour - 58 MBOn this week’s episode of #VartaLabS4, we have Sejal Bhat joining Aakash & Navin. Sejal is a stand-up comedian who has also been a contestant on Amazon Prime Video’s Comicstaan. And she has come on the show with an important question
Acting Life & The Days Of Struggle w/ Chandan Roy Sanyal
September 10, 2022 01:45 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBOn this week’s episode of #VartaLabS4, we have Chandan Roy Sanyal joining Aakash & Navin. Chandan is a very talented actor who has made appearances in popular web series like Aashram & has been a part of legendary movies like Rang De Basanti & Kaminey.
Vicky-Katrina Wedding & SRK Simping w/ Vishaal Rasquinha
September 03, 2022 00:35 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBOn this week’s episode of #VartaLabS4, we are joined by Emcee & as he likes to call him - an entertainment designer, Vishaal Rasquinha! Vishaal, Aakash & Navin indulge in many talks & stories involving a lot many weddings!
S04 E06: Feat. Vishaal Rasquinha | Emcee & Entertainment Designer
September 03, 2022 00:35 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBOn this week’s episode of #VartaLabS4, we are joined by Emcee & as he likes to call him - an entertainment designer, Vishaal Rasquinha! Yes, he's the guy who hosted the most famous Vicky-Katrina Wedding!! Vishaal, Aakash & Navin indulge in many talks & stories involving: - Aakash’s recent packed schedule due to his wedding - Vishaal’s experience with hosting catholic weddings - A beautiful message sent by Producer Sahab Sparsh to Aakash during his fanboying days - The house that Vishaal bou...
S04 E05: Feat. Saloni Gaur | Content Creator & Influencer
August 27, 2022 00:35 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBOn this week’s episode of #VartaLabS4, we have one of the Indian Internet’s favorite creators, Nazma Aapi... Oops sorry, it's Saloni Gaur! The funny Saloni, along with the mildly funny Aakash & Navin, talks about: - The already done comparison between Delhi & Mumbai - Saloni’s life in Buland Bulandshahr & Pretty Noida - The time when Aakash got groped in the Delhi Metro - How content creation & Nazma Aapi happened for Saloni - Navin’s massive online comedy show fail - Dragonflies & Pigeons ...
Bad Internet & Nazma Aapi w/ Saloni Gaur
August 27, 2022 00:35 - 45 minutes - 42 MBOn this week’s episode of #VartaLabS4, we have one of the Indian Internet’s favorite creators, Nazma Aapi... Oops sorry, it's Saloni Gaur! The funny Saloni, along with the mildly funny Aakash & Navin, shares many stories!
Reality Shows & Podcasts w/ Aditi Mittal
August 20, 2022 00:35 - 46 minutes - 43.1 MBThis week on #VartaLabS4, we have Aditi Mittal joining us for yet another fantastically awesome episode. Yes, we said it ourselves! Aditi is a stand-up comedian, writer, podcaster, and a very good friend.
S04 E04: Feat. Aditi Mittal | Stand-up Comedian & Writer
August 20, 2022 00:35 - 46 minutes - 43 MBThis week on #VartaLabS4, we have Aditi Mittal joining us for yet another fantastically awesome episode. Yes, we said it ourselves! Aditi is a stand-up comedian, writer, podcaster, and a very good friend. In the episode, Aditi, Aakash & Navin: - Talk about how and when Aditi became an avid explorer and a serial chiller - Discuss what life is like in the gig economy - Sang some melodious (you're the judge) tunes - Help Navin understand what the word indifference means - Talk about Aditi's ex...
S04 E03: Feat. Sumit Sourav | Comedian
August 13, 2022 00:35 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBWe have Sumit Sourav in the third episode of #VartaLabS4. Sumit is a stand-up comedian, writer, melophile, then audiophile, and the creator of ‘Vansh Ka Naash,’ an amazon prime special. With fellow comedians Aakash & Navin, Sumit talks about: - How to cook the best ‘Upma’ - Sumit’s ‘cycling to office’ days and Navin’s days of stealing cycles - School life in Jamshedpur - Sumit’s journey of becoming an audiophile - Aakash’s horrible stage experiences due to bad audio gear - Favorite songs to...
Stealing Cycles & Vansh Ka Naash w/ Sumit Sourav
August 13, 2022 00:35 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBWe have Sumit Sourav in the third episode of #VartaLabS4. Sumit is a stand-up comedian, writer, melophile, then audiophile, and the creator of ‘Vansh Ka Naash,’ an amazon prime special. With fellow comedians Aakash & Navin, Sumit talks about Vansh Ka Nash
Fame & Sad Dating Life Of Kush Shah
August 06, 2022 00:35 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBIn the second episode of #VartaLabS4, we have probably one of India’s favorite television actors, Kush Shah. Kush has been on almost everyone’s television screens since 2008. Today, on the panel with homeboys Aakash & Navin, they talk all out everything
S04 E02: Feat. Kush Shah | Actor
August 06, 2022 00:35 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBIn the second episode of #VartaLabS4, we have probably one of India’s favorite television actors, Kush Shah. Kush has been on almost everyone’s television screens since 2008. Today, on the panel with homeboys Aakash & Navin, they talk about: - How Kush got hooked into the world of podcasting & other pop-culture stuff on the internet - Why didn’t Kush choose to pursue law? - Aakash & Kush’s Kutchi bond & Navin’s ‘born to be a priest’ story - Crash course on how to click a selfie - Kush’s wa...
S04 E01: Feat. Vishal Malhotra | Actor & Filmmaker
July 30, 2022 00:35 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBVarta Lab is back with season 4!! And this time, Aakash and Navin will be joined by brand new faces with stories & anecdotes funnier than ever. In the first episode, we have in the studio, actor and filmmaker, popularly known as the Disney Guy, Vishal Malhotra. It's the guy who played the most lovable Vetaal on screen and made all our childhood special with Disney Hour. Woah, what nostalgia. Going ahead with the theme of nostalgia, the three of them share many hilarious stories, along with...
A Popular Disney Actor & Samosas ft. Vishal Malhotra
July 30, 2022 00:35 - 52 minutes - 48 MBVarta Lab is back with season 4!! Aakash and Navin will be joined by brand new faces with stories & anecdotes funnier than ever. In the first episode, we have in the studio, actor and filmmaker, popularly known as the Disney Guy, Vishal Malhotra.
S03 E10: Feat. Dinkar Dwivedi
October 28, 2019 00:30 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBOn this episode, Aakash and Navin are joined by Dinkar Dwivedi, a musician, creative video director and host of Geek Fruit podcast. They talk about various fun topics like: Dinkar's journey to a pop-culture nerd Navin and Aakash witnessing road...
S03 E09 : Feat. Global E Sports
October 21, 2019 00:30 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBThis week on 'Varta Lab', Aakash and Navin are joined by Mohit Israney, CCO & Co-Founder and Rushindra Sinha, CEO and Founder of Global eSports. They talk about one of the largest and emerging sectors in the market, eSports. They give out facts,...
S03 E08 : Feat. Raj Kaushal
October 14, 2019 00:30 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBIn this episode, Aakash and Navin are joined by the one and only Raj Kaushal! Raj is a writer, director, and producer based out of India who has been making Hindi feature films and advertising films for over 22 years. The conversation starts off with...
S03 E07: Feat. Chirayu Mistry
October 07, 2019 00:30 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBIn this episode, Aakash and Navin are joined by Chirayu Mistry. He is a stand-up comedian, writer, YouTuber, Egg eater, and not egg maker, They dive deep into their wedding show stories and a lot more such as: Aakash and Chirayu meeting story ...
S03 E06: Feat. Shashwat Bulusu
September 30, 2019 00:30 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MB"Stories, we've got stories. They're a little bit of funny and a little bit of this and that!" On this episode, Aakash and Navin are joined by Shashwat Bulusu, the man behind the opening track of Varta Lab. Shashwat who also goes by the name BULLU is...
S03 E05: Feat. TejInder Singh
September 23, 2019 00:30 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MBAakash and Navin have someone very peaceful and ethical as their guest on this episode. They both are joined by an independent freelance photographer, who works independently with people he selects to work with. The one and only TejInder Singh, who...
S03 E04: Feat. Anupam Gupta
September 16, 2019 00:30 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBNavin and Aakash are joined by the host of Paisa Vaisa, Anupam Gupta. The well-meaning investment person who needs a good time and the two comics talk about: Navin and his fixed deposit account Fund Managers and Comic's timing "Paisa Vaisa"...
S03 E03: Feat. Yeda Anna
September 09, 2019 00:30 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBAakash (MC Kachua) and Navin (MC Hitler) are joined by the rapper Onkar Pujari who goes by the name Yeda Anna. This journey of two comics and a rapper is hilarious. They talk about: Yeda Anna Tripping Navin getting locked out his home and waking...