Ep. 114: (Rebroadcast) Guilty But Not-So-Guilty Pleasures

[ Kindly note: This is a rebroadcast of a previous episode, as due to this quarantine (because of COVID-19), we haven't been able to record a new one.
Please go through our previous episodes if you miss us! We definitely have talked about topics that would interest you. :) Hope you're all staying safe. ]

Have you ever taken a trip down the "Guilty Pleasure Lane" ? On this episode Abbas, Abhineet, Madhuri and Radhika give out their recommendations in the first half and then talk about some of the proud pop culture choices they made in their life.

Tune in to be a part of their journey.

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Ep. 98: (Rebroadcast) Cartoon to Movie

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This episode is packed with double recommendations by Alika, some dated internet references by Abbas and tons of cartoon talk by Karthik! In the second half, Jaanam joins in to talk about our favorite cartoons that have been turned into live-action movies. We have seen The Flintstones, Casper and The Adams Family - and now with the new Lion King trailer, we discuss how well have the cartoons translated into movies.

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Ep. 51: (Rebroadcast) Nostalgia Swaad Anusaar

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The IVM gang comprising Navin, Jaanam and Abbas sit down this week and talk about their favorite things that they would like to recommend in the form of a docu series, article and short film.
We also discuss the sudden resurgence of '90s callback films and TV shows and wonder if too much nostalgia is bad for our overall sanity.

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Ep. 115: (Rebroadcast) Board Games vs. Video Games

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Which one do you prefer ? Board games, Video games or both ?
Tune in to this week's episode of IVM Likes where Abhineet, Abbas, Madhuri give out their recommendations in the first half and are joined by Alika in the second half to talk about Board games and Video games.

Tune in to find out more.

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Ep. 103: (Rebroadcast) Mind Your Language feat. Supriya Joshi

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K-pop fanatic, comedian and over-all cool person Supriya Joshi joins us for this episode of IVM LIKES. We talk about pop-culture in foreign languages that we have been hooked to and why does it take so long for us to get around content in languages other than English and Hindi. Alika and Supriya also bond over both their dad's love for Kung Fu Movies!

In the first half, Supriya recommends an anime, Alika recommends a comic book, Abbas recommends a novel and Surbhi recommends a movie!
Completely spoiler free discussion, go crazy listeners!

We love when you send us your recommendations on twitter. Tweet to us @ivmpodcasts and we'd love to check it out!

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Ep. 116: (Rebroadcast) Indi Pop 90s

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To all those 90s kids out there, this episode is specially for you! This week on IVM Likes Abhineet, Madhuri, Zoya and Radhika - "The Newbies" take over the IVM studio to give out their recommendations in the first half and deep dive into the 90s never ending pop music in the second half.

Tune in to find out more and be a part of the never ending conversation.

You can also reach out to us at IVM podcasts, we're @ivmpodcasts on twitter, instagram and facebook.

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Ep. 120: (Rebroadcast) How Old Is F.R.I.E.N.D.S.?

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"We are all mature until someone brings out the bubble wrap". It’s been more than two decades since the group of 'FRIENDS' first convened at Central Perk. On this episode, Abbas, Madhuri, Zoya and Abhineet give out their pop-culture recommendations in the first half. In the second half, they commemorate the 25th year of the iconic sitcom, FRIENDS, by talking about their favourite moments, characters, and catchphrases from the show.

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Ep. 163: Self-Isolation Recommendations

Antariksh is joined by fellow staffers at IVM - sound engineer Hrishikesh and business developer Nikhil, to give you some cool IVM in-house recommendations for this time of self-isolation, and tell you guys some interesting stories around those.

Antariksh can be found on Instagram @antariksht, and on Twitter @AntarikshTak
Hrishikesh can be found on Instagram @halftone.wav
Nikhil can be found on Instagram @woh_dimag_wala_ladka

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Ep. 162: This Got Weird

Alika, Antariksh and Sumit discuss bizarre or weird shows and movies that they've watched that are not the type of stuff they'd typically be into.

Alika can be found on Instagram @capefoxalix, and on Twitter @capefoxalix.
Antariksh can be found on Instagram @antariksht, and on Twitter @AntarikshTak.
Summit can be found on Instagram and Twitter @summitpande.

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Ep. 161: This Job Is A Fantasy

Rutika, Alika and Antariksh are joined by newbie staffer and producer Sumit to talk about their dream fantasy jobs.
Don't miss out on some cool recommendations, as well as Sumit's first recommendation on the show!

Alika can be found on Instagram @capefoxalix, and on Twitter @capefoxalix.
Rutika can be found on Instagram @ThatGirlInsideTheLibrary.
Antariksh can be found on Instagram @antariksht, and on Twitter @AntarikshTak.
Summit can be found on Instagram and Twitter @summitpande.

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Ep. 160: Cricket's Popular, Right?

On this special IVM Likes episode, Rutika, Madhuri and Antariksh are joined by DJ, who is the co-host of The Edges and Sledges Cricket Podcast. DJ enlightens the staffers about the world of cricket, especially the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. They talk about how India is looking in the tournament, how the sport has come a long way in supporting the women's team, and how its still getting there. They also talk about some top players to look out for on the Indian side.

Dhananjay can be found on Instagram @djchak and Twitter @dhananjayachak
Madhuri can be found on Instagram @mad_ad13 and on Twitter @AdwaniMadhuri
Rutika can be found on Instagram @ThatGirlInsideTheLibrary.
Antariksh can be found on Instagram @antariksht, and on Twitter @AntarikshTak.

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Ep. 159: Let's All Come Together

On this episode, Abbas, Rutika and Antariksh talk about the best movies with multiple storylines that come together in the end for a mind-blowing experience.
Also, it's the day of too many recommendations as Abbas recommends about a hundred things on his very last episode as a staffer at IVM.

Abbas can be found on Instagram @abbasmomin88, and on Twitter @AbbasMomin.
Rutika can be found on Instagram @ThatGirlInsideTheLibrary.
Antariksh can be found on Instagram @antariksht, and on Twitter @AntarikshTak.

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Ep. 158: Everything Is Lit.

This week Antariksh, Rutika and Madhuri are joined by Laxmi Krishnan, host of Litnama to share some pop culture that they consumed and loved.
In the second half, Abbas joins them to discuss why they connect with books written by contemporary regional authors more than they connect with classics. They also critique representation and exoticization in Literature.

Laxmi can be found on Instagram and on Twitter @literarychills.
Abbas can be found on Instagram @abbasmomin88, and on Twitter @AbbasMomin.
Madhuri can be found on Instagram @mad_ad13.
Rutika can be found on Instagram @ThatGirlInsideTheLibrary.
Antariksh can be found on Instagram @antariksht, and on Twitter @AntarikshTak.

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Ep. 157: Have I Got The Job For You

Abbas, Rutika & Antariksh discuss how jobs are portrayed in movies and TV. Which is the best or worst job in-front of the camera? Which profession has it best in pop-culture? Which job from these would you like to do?
And of course, some amazing recommendations of two podcasts and a movie that you should definitely be checking out.

Abbas can be found on Instagram @abbasmomin88, and on Twitter @AbbasMomin.
Rutika can be found on Instagram @ThatGirlInsideTheLibrary.
Antariksh can be found on Instagram @antariksht, and on Twitter @AntarikshTak.

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Ep. 156: Let's Laugh In Hindi

Abbas, Rutika & Antariksh recommend three movies that they feel you should check out.
In the second half, Radhika joins them to discuss all of their favourite Hindi comedy movies. Which movies do you think made it? Which got left out? Listen in to find out.

Abbas can be found on Instagram @abbasmomin88, and on Twitter @AbbasMomin.
Rutika can be found on Instagram @ThatGirlInsideTheLibrary.
Antariksh can be found on Instagram @antariksht, and on Twitter @AntarikshTak.
Radhika can be found on Instagram @the_tranquil_soul.

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Ep. 155: What's Afterlife?

Staffers Abbas, Rutika & Antariksh talk about depictions of the afterlife in pop-culture, how it's shown in different movies, TV shows and books, and they talk about which depictions are their favourite.
They also give you some cool recommendations of things you should be checking out if you aren't already.

Abbas can be found on Instagram @abbasmomin88, and on Twitter @AbbasMomin.
Rutika can be found on Instagram @ThatGirlInsideTheLibrary.
Antariksh can be found on Instagram @antariksht, and on Twitter @AntarikshTak.

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Ep. 154: Pop-Culture Resolutions 2020!

Happy New Year again! Yes, we know we're pushing it by still saying it 15 days after the New Year has begun, but this week, we're finally getting round to our pop-culture related resolutions for this year 2020! So, what choice did we have?
This week, IVM staffers Abbas, Alika, Rutika & Antariksh talk about the things on their pop-culture bucket-list that they definitely want to strike off this year, i.e., things they've been meaning to watch/check out, but haven't yet.
Do you have any such resolutions? Check out what ours are on this episode.

Abbas can be found on Instagram @abbasmomin88, and on Twitter @AbbasMomin.
Rutika can be found on Instagram @ThatGirlInsideTheLibrary.
Alika can be found on Instagram @capefoxalix, and on Twitter @capefoxalix.
Antariksh can be found on Instagram @antariksht, and on Twitter @AntarikshTak.
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Ep. 153: Falling For Short Stories

Happy 2020, you pop-culture aficionados! B-)
On this amazing short stories crossover episode, staffers Abbas, Rutika & Alika are joined by fellow staffer Madhuri Adwani, who also hosts the new short stories show 'Tapri Tales' on the IVM network. They talk about their favourite short stories, short stories that have touched them or stayed with them or affected them in a significant way.
Also, some great pop-culture recommendations in the episode that you should definitely be checking out if you're not already.

Abbas can be found on Instagram @abbasmomin88, and on Twitter @AbbasMomin.
Rutika can be found on Instagram @ThatGirlInsideTheLibrary.
Madhuri can be found on Instagram @mad_ad13.
Alika can be found on Instagram @capefoxalix, and on Twitter @capefoxalix.

Ep. 152: Queer Me This

On this hilarious reference and recommendations filled crossover episode, staffers Madhuri and Rutika are joined by Farhad Karkaria and Sunetro Lahiri, the hosts of the GAYBCD podcast on the IVM Network, for a super fun discussion on the representation of queer people and queer relationships in pop-culture. It's basically an episode of endless amazing recommendations of cool things you should be checking out.

Farhad can be foundon Instagram & Twitter @theqr8r
Sunetro can be found on Instagram & Twitter @glitterbugged.
Rutika can be found on Instagram @ThatGirlInsideTheLibrary.
Madhuri can be found on Instagram @mad_ad13.

Ep. 151: What's Your Fantasy?

An episode for fantasy nerds! On this episode, staffers Abbas & Alika are joined by Amit Doshi (Co-founder, IVM Podcasts), and Pavan Srinath, host of the Pragati Podcast and the Thale-Harate Kannada Podcast, to talk about their favourite fantasy fiction movies, books, world-building, magical and power systems, and everything else.
Also, a fun recommendations round where Antariksh joins in as well. So tune into this super fun crossover episode! :)

Amit can be found on Instagram & Twitter @doshiamit.
Pavan can be found of Instagram & Twitter @zeusisdea.
Abbas can be found on Instagram @abbasmomin88, and on Twitter @AbbasMomin.
Alika can be found on Instagram @capefoxalix, and on Twitter @capefoxalix.
Antariksh can be found on Instagram @antariksht, and on Twitter @AntarikshTak.