Ep. 149: (Rebroadcast) Pop-culture Travels Pvt. Ltd.

[ 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. ]

On this episode, Utsav Mamoria, the host of the travel podcast 'Postcards From Nowhere' on the IVM network, joins staffers Abbas, Rutika & newbie staffer Vinamre, for a super fun crossover episode where they discuss travel in pop-culture and their favourite road/travel movies.
And, as always, a great recommendations round where Abbas recommends a movie, and Rutika, Vinamre & Utsav recommend some books.

Abbas can be found on Instagram @abbasmomin88, and on Twitter @AbbasMomin.
Rutika can be found on Instagram @rutikayeolekar, and on Twitter @TheNoseySmurf.
Vinamre can be found on Instagram & Twitter @vinamrekasanaa.
Utsav can be found on Instagram @whywetravel42, and @utsavmamoria on Twitter.

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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. 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.

Ep. 149: Pop-culture Travels Pvt. Ltd.

On this episode, Utsav Mamoria, the host of the travel podcast 'Postcards From Nowhere' on the IVM network, joins staffers Abbas, Rutika & newbie staffer Vinamre, for a super fun crossover episode where they discuss travel in pop-culture and their favourite road/travel movies.
And, as always, a great recommendations round where Abbas recommends a movie, and Rutika, Vinamre & Utsav recommend some books.

Abbas can be found on Instagram @abbasmomin88, and on Twitter @AbbasMomin.
Rutika can be found on Instagram @rutikayeolekar, and on Twitter @TheNoseySmurf.
Vinamre can be found on Instagram & Twitter @vinamrekasanaa.
Utsav can be found on Instagram @whywetravel42, and @utsavmamoria on Twitter.

You can follow IVM Podcasts if you're not already following us. We're @ivmpodcasts on Instagram & Twitter.

Ep. 148: My Dream Stream

Ever wanted your very own streaming platform? What would you do differently?
What if the staffers at IVM had their own version of Netflix? What would that look like?
Tune in to hear what IVM staffers Rutika, Madhuri, Antariksh & Alika have to say about it.
Also, a long and passionate recommendations round (where Darus join in too) on this episode of IVM Likes! :D

Rutika can be found on Instagram @rutikayeolekar, and on Twitter @TheNoseySmurf.
Madhuri can be found on Instagram @mad_ad13.
Alika can be found on Instagram @capefoxalix, and on Twitter @capefoxalix.
Antariksh can be found on Instagram @antariksht, and on Twitter @AntarikshTak.
Darus can be found on Instagram @darusdsouza.

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Ep. 141: Comfort Pop-Culture For The Soul

On this fun episode of IVM Likes, IVM staffers - Abbas Momin, Madhuri Adwani, Rutika Yeolekar & Antariksh Takkar give you some great recommendations in the first half, of two podcasts, a TV show and a stand-up special that they feel you should check out.
In the second half, they talk about all the pop-culture (TV show, movies, books) they adore, obsess over, and keep going back to endlessly.

Abbas Momin can be found on Instagram @abbasmomin88, and on Twitter @AbbasMomin
Madhuri Adwani can be found on Instagram @mad_ad13, and on Twitter @AdwaniMadhuri
Rutika Yeolekar can be found on Instagram @rutikayeolekar, and on Twitter @TheNoseySmurf
Antariksh Takkar can be found on Instagram @antariksht, and on Twitter @AntarikshTak

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Ep. 137: Art Imitates Life

Ever heard the saying 'Life Imitates Art'? Here we talk about parallel representations in popular culture that imitates what's currently going on in the world!
What some pop culture parallels that you've seen recently?
You can reach out to us at IVM podcasts - we're @ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

You can follow Abbas @abbasmomin88, Madhuri @mad_ad13, Rutika @rutikayeolekar and Saishree @panicsalad on Instagram.

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Ep. 74: Mon – Stars

This week, IVM staffers, Gaurav Aiyya, Abbas Momin and Jaanam Dewan recommend a TV show, an Instagram account and a film. Don't miss the recommendation by Pasia-Vaisa's Anumpam Gupta. (http://ivmpodcasts.com/paisavaisa).

In the second round, they talk monsters! Scary monsters, lovable monsters, all sorts of monsters in popculture.

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Ep. 39: Bros and Cons

Sharanya, Navin and Joshua feature on this episode of IVM Likes. In our recommendation round, Josh reports from the regional/Malayalam film category with a period film starring Mammootty, Navin talks about a book written by a comedian who systematically breaks down his jokes and sets and Sharanya recommends a TV show that parodies true crime documentaries.

In the discussion round, they talk about what everyone is taking about right now; the Harvey Weinstein case, the reactions to it as well misogny and sexism closer home, specifically at events and venues.

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Ep. 35: Bombae

On this week's episode of IVM Likes we change things up a little. The trio of Sharanya, Josh and Navin talk about how the city of Bombay (or Mumbai if you will) has been portrayed in pop culture and pick out their favourite movies, books, songs and TV shows which captured the look, feel and spirit of living in Bombay. In the second segment Amit Doshi pays homage to sci-fi author Jerry Pournell who passed away recently. He recommends some of his favourite works by the author and speaks about his influence on the canvas of tech and science writing in general.

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Ep. 31: Tom & Jerry Meets Mad Max

On this week's episode of IVM Likes we're joined in the studio by Sharanya, Navin and Joshua. In our recommendation round Joshua recommends a Youtube channel that uses animation to answer the existential questions of life, Navin recommends a slice of life novel about Mumbai, and Sharanya recommends a movie about a young, single girl trying to juggle an aspiring play-writing career with dating. In our discussion round Abbas joins in and the four of them discuss about fictional shows within shows and movies within movies they wish would actually exist. (Josh brings back a favourite pick from an earlier episode that surprises no one)

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Ep. 25: This Title is Censored

On this week's episode of IVM Likes we are joined in the studio by Sharanya, Navin and Abbas. In our recommendation round Abbas recommends a movie that's an intimate portrayal of a popular American president's college years, Navin recommends a funny TV show about women's wrestling and Sharanya recommends a non-fiction book that deals with the nature of shaming on social media. In our second segment the three of them discuss the recent controversy involving the Indian censor board chief, whether censorship necessary at all, and what are the boundaries that should or shouldn't be crossed.

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Ep. 21: Childhood Horrors

On this week's episode we have Navin, Alika and Joshua in the studio. In our recommendation round Josh recommends a thrilling Alien invasion movie, Alika recommends a visually stunning animated mini-series and Navin recommends a riveting novel that questions human nature. In the second segment the three of them discuss books and films that really scared them as kids (and in Navin's case still scares him).

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Ep. 17: So bad, that it's good

In this week's episode of IVM Likes, Sharanya returns, so does Amit and Abbas remains where he was. In our round of recommendations Abbas recommends a documentary film which uses unique imagery to tell a tragic story, Amit recommends an epic fantasy novel (yes another one!) with badass characters and a breakneck pace, and Sharanya recommends a socially relevant TV show which deals with issues of race, culture and youth. In our second round they discuss films, shows and music that are so atrocious that they are actually enjoyable. (Psst! The verdict on an 80's sitcom is especially polarising)

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Ep. 16: What Are We Doing In Space, Man?

On this week's IVM Likes we have Navin, Alika and Abbas in the studio. In our round of recommendations Alika recommends a comic book based on a character made famous by the Marvel movies, Abbas recommends a TV show that reminds him of the adventure books he read as a kid and Navin recommends a sci-fi thriller film that plays around with the idea of dimensions. Since the show was recorded on May the 4th a.k.a Star Wars Day, in our second segment the three of them share their favourite Star Wars moments. Things get nerdy really quick.

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Ep. 15: Waltzing to Spandau Ballet

On this week's episode of IVM Likes we're joined in the studio by Mae, Navin and special guest Peter Abraham, the man with the dulcet tones. Listen in as Navin recommends a fun road movie that makes a statement about the LGBT community, Peter recommends a thrilling espionage TV mini-series, and Mae recommends an intriguing travel book. Later on the three of them talk about feel-good stuff that they keep going back to, well feel good. (Psst...there's crooning to 80's ballads involved)

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Ep. 14: Trailers that lied to us

This week on IVM Likes we have Sharanya, Navin and Joshua in the studio. In our round of recommendations Navin recommends a TV show that despite being a spin-off has an identity of it's own, Josh recommends a book about the influential thinkers of Asia, and Sharanya recommends a comedy film that questions the political correctness of politicians. Later on the three of them discuss movie trailers that betrayed them by either spoiling or misleading and how watching and releasing trailers has become a race of it's own.

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Ep. 13: No Shanti Om

On this week's episode of IVM Likes we have Sharanya, Josh and Abbas in the studio. In our round of recommendations Josh, recommends a riveting book about the Maoist movement in Bastar, Abbas recommends a horror comedy film with an erotic title, and Sharanya recommends a TV mini-series with a stellar star cast and intriguing backstories. In our second session we discuss what would be an ideal film to introduce a foreigner to Bollywood, and things get heated when the three of them go head to head about one particular Hindi film. (psst! the hint is in the episode title)

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Ep. 11: The Unforgivables

On this episode of IVM Likes we have Mae, Amit and Sharanya in the studio. In our round of recommendations Mae recommends a gritty French flick that's been all the rage at film festivals, Amit recommends a series of fantasy books (who's surprised?) that are witty and adventurous, and Sharanya recommends a polarizing TV show based on a series of beloved comic books for teenagers. Later on the three of them discuss 'The Unforgivables' - basically one thing done by an artist that they otherwise love that is absolutely indefensible and unforgivable. (Psst! Things get pretty heated in the last few minutes)

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Ep. 10: Haters Gotta Like

On this week's episode of IVM Likes Mae recommends a British sitcom that's as funny as it is dark, Abbas recommends a documentary that explores the love-hate relationship between a creator of art and his fandom, and Sharanya recommends a novel that looks at the conflict between electronic and print books. Later on, egged on by the recent news of Breaking Bad being re-edited into a 2 hour movie the three of them discuss which movies they'd like to watch as TV shows and which ones wouldn't work in an episodic form at all.

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