Ep. 144 feat. Actor J. Brandon Hill

On this episode of Cyrus Says, we have actor-improviser J. Brandon Hill, who talks to Cyrus about:

• His Shakespearean theater days in America.
• Why he decided to make his home in Mumbai of all places.
• How he landed his first role in Bunty Aur Babli.
• Why he has more dog friends than people friends.

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Ep. 143 feat. BookMyShow's Ashish Hemrajani

On this episode of Cyrus Says, BookMyShow CEO and co-founder Ashish Hemrajani joins Cyrus to talk about: - How a backpacking trip fueled the idea for BookMyShow
- Why he had to lay 144 employees off in 2002.
- How riding the wave on a sailboat is similar to making it big as an entrepreneur.
- How he unwinds in the few hours he gets to himself.

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Ep. 142 feat. Comedienne Sumukhi Suresh

On this episode of Cyrus Says, prolific comedienne Sumukhi Suresh, of Behti Naak fame, talks about:

• The quirkiness that runs in her family.
• How her helper Wahida inspired one of her famous characters.
• How she walked into the weirdest interview ever.
• The unabashed comedy show she has in store for women.

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Ep. 141 feat. Adventure Expert Bijoy Kumar

On this episode of Cyrus Says, we have a unique guest, chief adventure expert for Mahindra, Bijoy Kumar Yatheendranathan, who talks to Cyrus about: - Why India is an adventure traveler's delight.
- The all-inclusive adventure trips one can take with Mahindra Adventures.
- The bar nights they organize for their patrons.
- How he lead a convoy from Kashmir despite the insurgency all the way to Kanyakumari.

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Ep. 140 feat. Celebrity Chef Saransh Goila

On this episode of Cyrus Says, celebrity chef Saransh Goila (@SaranshGoila on Twitter) talks to Cyrus about:

• His love for Sanjeev Kapoor's mustache.
• How he started cooking at the age of 12.
• What makes for a unique Butter Chicken recipe.
• How wannabe food bloggers are the bane of his existence.
• How be broke into stardom and the admiration he garners from women over 40.

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Ep. 139 feat. Swimmer Bhakti Sharma

On the latest Cyrus Says episode, award-winning swimmer Bhakti Sharma talks to Cyrus about: - How she learned swimming in the dry state of Rajasthan.
- The training and preparation that goes into swimming for several hours on end.
- How she interacted with a penguin in the cold waters of the Antarctic Ocean.
- How she plans on representing India in the 2020 Olympic Games.

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Ep. 138 feat. TVF Tripling’s Amol and Maanvi

On Cyrus Says this week we have Amol Parashar and Maanvi Gagroo, stars of TVF's web series Tripling, who talk to Cyrus about:

• How they made an already impatient Cyrus wait at an airport years ago.
• Who's the better actor among the two.
• The weird hierarchy of schools and colleges in Delhi.
• The terrible things aspiring actors have to do in India.

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Ep. 137 feat. Activists Rohan and Ray

On this episode of Cyrus Says, founder of CraYon Impact (@crayon_impact) Rohan (@RohanASabharwal) and Ray (@RageOnTheMic), talk to Cyrus about:

• How they met and decided to challenge mental health stigmas.
• The different issues people with mental health problems deal with.
• How they are curating events catering to people and performers with disabilities.
• The need to speak out publicly about dealing with various physical and mental issues.

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Ep. 136: Cock & Bull with Amit and Mae

Tune into the latest epsiode of Cock and Bull, which is a monthly segment where Amit Doshi (@doshiamit) and Mae Thomas (@maebemaebe) join Cyrus in the studio to rant about the latest goings-on from around the world, ranging from the profound to the absolutely mundane. In this episode, the trio banter about:

• America's latest overlord Donald Trump and his unexpected victory.
• The demonetization of 500 and 1000 rupee notes in India - its merits and demerits.
• That iguana video everyone is raving about.

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Ep. 135 feat. Dog Trainer Shirin Merchant

On this episode of Cyrus Says, canine therapist Shirin Merchant (@shirindogtales on Twitter), talks to Cyrus about:

• How she came to be one of India's few canine behaviorists.
• How people who are afraid of dogs can overcome their fear.
• How dogs can be nurtured and taught like children.
• Why dogs have been laughing at humans for ages.

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Ep. 134 feat. Travel-junkie Vikrant Chheda

On this episode of Cyrus Says, Vikrant Chheda of White Collar Hippie (@WhiteCollarHipp on Twitter), joins Cyrus to talk about:

• The inspiration behind his 'hippie' appearance.
• How White Collar Hippie came to be.
• Why he doesn't book return tickets for his trips.
• How he plans to make travelers out of tourists.

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Ep. 133 feat. Comedian Utsav Chakraborty

On this episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus talks to human jukebox cum comedian Utsav Chakraborty (@Shockraborty on Twitter), who opens up about:

• His ability to bestow nicknames upon his peers.
• His fascination with the Marathi language.
• The cultural dump that Roadies and POGO took on an entire generation.
• How he juggled with comedy in three different cities before finding success.

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Ep. 132 feat. Lynn McGuire Raj and Adam Dow

In this special edition of Cyrus Says, Cyrus talks to Lynn McGuire Raj and Adam Dow, two Americans who have made India their home, but are equally worried about the upcoming elections in America. The trio talk about Donald Trump, his shenanigans, the possibility of him coming to power, Hilary's E-mails and potty technology from around the world.

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Ep. 131: Cock & Bull with Amit, Mae and Kunal

On this episode of Cyrus Says, listen to Cock and Bull, which is a monthly segment where Amit Doshi (@doshiamit) and Mae Thomas (@maebemaebe) join Cyrus in the studio to rant about the latest goings-on from around the world, ranging from the profound to the absolutely mundane. In this episode, they are joined by the one and only Kunal Vijaykar as they banter about:

• The real life Mahabharata playing out between Mulayam Singh Yadav and his son Akhilesh.
• Ratan Tata's letter outlining the reasons for Cyrus Mistry's ouster.
• The reasons for the New Zealand PM's delayed visit to India.
• The MAMI film festival and the ban on the Pakistani film screening.

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Ep. 130 feat. Poet Ramneek Singh

On this episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus talks to poet and film-maker Ramneek Singh, who talks about:

• His early years in Jammu & Kashmir.
• That time he was fired from NDTV for his pyrotechnics.
• The issues that affect him deeply and the poems they inspired.
• How the turmoil of Kashmir affects individuals on either side of the border.

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Ep. 129 feat. Roadtripper Sachin Parikh

On this episode of Cyrus Says, road trip enthusiast and founder of the Easy Roads app, Sachin Parikh, has a candid conversation about:

• The troubles he has faced while travelling in India.
• How the inspiration for the Easy Roads App hit him.
• The uncharted territories people rarely travel to.
• How to deal with annoying people while travelling.

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Ep. 128 feat. Comedian Naveen Richard

On this episode of Cyrus Says, comedian Naveen Richard (@NaveenRichard on Twitter) talks to Cyrus about:

• His early years in a boarding school and the rigorous caning.
• His love for Blackadder and Rowan Atkinson.
• How he met his Them Boxer Shorts buddies and their foray into sketch comedy.
• How the very famous Better Life Foundation came to be.

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Ep. 127 feat. Comedian Varun Thakur

On this episode of Cyrus Says, stand-up comedian Varun Thakur (@varunmthakur on Twitter) has a freewheeling conversation with Cyrus about:

• How he went from being the funny guy in his group to actually doing stand-up.
• That time he bowled Rohit Sharma out in a match.
• The many struggles of living in Versova and giving unending auditions.
• His mother's concern regarding his alter ego Vicky Malhotra.

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Ep. 126: Cock and Bull with Amit and Mae

Tune into the latest episode of Cock and Bull, which is a monthly segment where Amit Doshi (@doshiamit) and Mae Thomas (@maebemaebe) join Cyrus in the studio to rant about the latest goings-on from around the world, ranging from the profound to the absolutely mundane. In this episode, the trio banter about:

• Singer Abhijeet's homophobic tweets.
• Racism on Indian television.
• The controversy surrounding BCCI and the Lodha Committee.
• Biopic on sports icons and when they should be released.
• Whether standing up for the national anthem is proof of one's patriotism.

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Ep. 125 feat: Marathoners Rishi and Simran Lalwani

On this episode of #CyrusSays, ironman Rishi Lalwani and his wife, marathoner Simran Lalwani, talk to Cyrus about:

• How they got introduced to running.
• Their running dates that happen early morning on the streets of Mumbai.
• Why runners put themselves through rigorous training.
• The diet required to stay physically fit.

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