Lyca XTRA

Leaving home is never easy but rebuilding life from scratch is even harder. In this episode, we explore the journey of East African Asians who migrated to new lands, carrying with them not just memories, but courage. From navigating unfamiliar environments to facing cultural and social challenges, their stories reflect what it truly means to start over. At the heart of it all is community a powerf...

What happens when you’re forced to leave everything you’ve ever known? 👀 This episode uncovers the journey of East African Asians, migration, struggles, and stepping into the unknown. But more importantly, it’s about how community became their strength when everything else felt uncertain. A story of resilience, belonging, and rising together 💫 Trailer out now. Full episode coming soon 🎬 #coming...

Women’s cricket was once overlooked, underfunded, and often treated as secondary… but today, the game is changing 🏏🔥  In this episode, we dive deep into the rise of women’s cricket—how it has evolved from being underestimated to now competing for equal recognition on the global stage. Our panel of experts shares powerful insights on the challenges women have faced in the sport and what’s finally...

Women’s cricket was once overlooked… so what changed? 🏏🔥 This week’s episode dives into the powerful rise of women’s cricket, from being underestimated to now standing shoulder to shoulder with the men’s game. Our panel of experts unpacks the reality behind the journey, the drop-off of girls in sports at a young age, the lack of expectations placed on them, and why that narrative needs to change...

This Pride Month, we bring you a powerful and deeply personal conversation that goes beyond the surface of love, identity, and acceptance. In this episode, we explore the realities of being part of the LGBTQ+ community in a world that is still learning to understand. From facing trolling and harsh comments online to growing up in environments where being gay was often labelled as “wrong” or misund...

Are we truly accepting, or just hiding behind silence? 🌈 From being trolled online to growing up hearing that their identity was “wrong,” this episode uncovers the reality many still live with. The bullying, the labels, the slow and often painful journey of being accepted by the world around them. But in the middle of all the noise, something beautiful happened. They found each other. A love that...

This episode brings together powerful voices of South Asian women in sports, sharing stories of resilience, representation, and breaking barriers! Aneela Rose speaks about how no one should ever be stopped because of their colour and shares her incredible journey, including deadlifting in -23°C snow. She also highlights how she started later in life, proving that age is never a limitation, and hop...

Why should colour ever define your place in sports? In this conversation, South Asian women break barriers sharing their journeys, the challenges they’ve faced, and why it’s never too late to start… even after menopause. From lack of representation to the need for more investment in sports, this is about rewriting the narrative and owning your space. Watch the full episode out now 🎬 #Explore #FYP...

Is Bollywood evolving… or just repeating itself? 🎬 This episode dives into the journey of Bollywood, from iconic films like Dhoom and Rang De Basanti to cult favourites like Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani that still define a generation. While movies continue to feel deeply personal and relatable, are we actually seeing new storiesor the same emotions packaged differently? From the era where films held m...

From iconic early 2000s films to today’s evolving cinema, this episode takes you on a Bollywood rewind like no other 🎬 From how Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna was way ahead of its time to the cultural impact of films like Dhoom and Rang De Basanti, the conversation dives into how storytelling has changed over the years. Remember when movies held their mystery? Before social media reviews and spoilers sha...

Live-in relationships… practical step or emotional risk? 👀   Hosted by Radiowalli, this episode dives into the real debate around live-ins. From being seen as a trial before marriage to questions around commitment, compatibility and whether the spark fades before the big step, the conversation gets honest.   Guests share contrasting views, some believe live-ins only make sense if marriage is cert...

Live-in relationships… smart step or risky move? 👀 This episode dives into the real debate. Do live-ins kill the spark before marriage, or are they the best way to truly understand your partner before life gets complicated? From learning how to live with each other to the reality that everything can still change once family and expectations come into play, this conversation gets honest about what...

Menopause is often reduced to just hot flashes… but for many women, it’s so much more. In this episode, the conversation goes deeper into the lesser-discussed realities of menopause, from joint pain, dizziness and bloating to emotional changes like anger, frustration and depression. Symptoms that are often dismissed as “normal” begin to interfere with daily life, leaving many women feeling unlike...

It’s not just hot flashes… it’s everything no one prepares you for 👀  From joint pain and fatigue to mood swings, low libido and feeling completely unlike yourself, menopause is more than what it’s made out to be.  When symptoms are dismissed as “normal” and support feels limited, how do women actually cope? This episode gets real about the struggles, the silence and what truly helps women get th...

This episode dives into the harsh reality of domestic abuse, a crisis that continues to grow yet remains deeply hushed across communities. In many South Asian households, the fear of shame and social stigma keeps victims silent, allowing abuse to stay hidden behind closed doors. The conversation also explores a difficult truth, how cases are often dismissed as “domestic matters” and pushed away in...

Domestic abuse isn’t rare… it’s just rarely spoken about 👀   Across the world, cases continue to rise, yet in many households, silence still feels safer than speaking up. Reputation, family honour and fear often outweigh the truth.   This episode dives into the uncomfortable questions… does the system really protect victims or does it fall short when it matters most? And why are the organisations...

India Week Showcase brings together some of the most powerful voices shaping conversations around media, politics and cinema today. In this episode, we dive into how the platform has grown into a space where leading journalists, news anchors and changemakers come together to share perspectives on a rapidly evolving India. With past editions featuring names like Sachin Pilot, Raghav Chadha and K. T...

India Week Showcase is back… and the conversations are only getting bigger 👀 After bringing together voices like Sachin Pilot, Raghav Chadha and K. T. Rama Rao in the past, this year promises even more powerful discussions around media, storytelling and a changing India 🎙️ From top journalists and news anchors to the Film Conclave creating real opportunities for emerging filmmakers to connect, gr...

Weddings today are no longer just about two people coming together, they’ve turned into large-scale productions with big budgets, bigger expectations and guest lists that can go from 80 to 800 in no time.   In this episode, host Doni Brasco sits down with Dr. Diya Gokul, Sunny Sethi and Kajal to unpack what really goes into planning a modern wedding.   From Diya sharing how her mother wanted to in...

Weddings today mean bigger budgets, longer planning, and higher expectations—but what really matters? 👀 Diya shares her journey through wedding planning and celebrating every moment, while Sunny, Exec Creative Producer at Imagine X Global, reveals how meaningful, immersive wedding experiences are brought to life. Joined by Kajal from Lyca Radio, who brings her extensive experience as a host and w...

Not every story gets the screen it deserves. In a time where bringing audiences into theatres has become increasingly difficult due to OTT platforms, many powerful films and dedicated filmmakers are left without the recognition they truly deserve. In this episode, we explore the reality of cinema today, the struggle to get people to experience films in theatres and the passion and dedication of fi...

Not every story gets the screen it deserves. In today’s world, getting people into theatres has become harder than ever — and with that, so many powerful films and passionate filmmakers go unnoticed. This conversation dives into the reality behind cinema today and the effort it takes to keep meaningful storytelling alive. UKAFF is creating space for bold, unapologetic South Asian stories that aren...

Who really controls your wealth, property, and inheritance… when you’re no longer around? 👀   In this insightful episode, host Khush sits down with Rakesh Prajapati from Raklaw Solicitors to break down everything you NEED to know about wills, trusts, and property division.   From why having a will is crucial to how inheritance actually works, this conversation uncovers the legal realities most pe...

Who really gets what… when it comes to your money, property, and inheritance? 👀 In this eye-opening conversation with Rakesh Prajapati from Raklaw Solicitors, we uncover the truth about wills, trusts, property division, and the loopholes most people don’t even know exist. Think your assets are protected? Think again. Stay tuned for the full episode 🎙️ What’s your take on inheritance laws? 💬

What really goes on behind the boardroom doors… 👀🔥 In this unfiltered episode, Rothna Akhtar, Priyesh Bathia, and Harry Clough open up about their journey on The Apprentice UK and reveal the reality behind one of TV’s most intense competitions. From brutal boardroom moments to the unseen dynamics between candidates, they dive into what really happens when the cameras are rolling… and even when t...