The Bhangra Podcast

Hey y'all! On this episode Sahab Grover, Howie Magaro, Jesse Mangat, Sahil Dadoo, and Jaskirat Vig take a look at the Bhangra in the Burgh and Boston Bhangra Competition and talk about their predictions. If you liked this podcast be sure to rate and review on  Apple Podcasts  and  Podchaser  and subscribe in your podcast player so that you get the next episode as soon as it hit...

Hey y'all! On this episode Umer Qureshi and Ram Mahalingham interview the BTF mixing ladder mods and DJ MOMO the winner of the 2018 BTF Mixing Ladder. If you have any submissions for the mental health podcast you can submit them here: bit.ly/TBPMentalHealthForm DJ MOMO's winning mix https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6Tw2yJ0hRRhVjRUaEhobHZQYURFVU9HMlVWalRGNGtmRDlr/view If you liked this podcast be...

Hey y'all! On this episode Umer Qureshi, Sahab Grover, Varan Rakhra, and Sid Pandit take a look at the Bhangra in the 6ix competition and talk about their predictions for the show. Our discussion focuses on: [4:10] - Details of the rubric [17:30] - Some basic things to know when watching live [24:45] - Who they think will place in the music section If you have any submissions for the mental health...

Hey y'all! On this episode Umer Qureshi talks to judges Ram Mahalingam, Howie Magaro, Amrinder (Nana) Singh, Deepika Potarazu, and Harkirran about how they judged Bhangra Blowout 2018! Our discussion focuses on - Making the rubric - Deliberations for 3rd place the UCLA vs CMU vs UNC debate - Spartan’s expectations going in and how they fared in the scheme of things - VTech surprising the circuit a...

Hey y'all! On this episode Sid Pandit interviews Guransh Singh, the vice president of Bruin Bhangra. We also talk with Danny Singh former captain of Anakh Punjab Di about what it takes to win Bruin Bhangra. If you liked this podcast be sure to rate and review on iTunes (http://bit.ly/TheBhangraPod) and subscribe so that you get the next episode automatically downloaded to your phone as soon as it...

Hey y'all! On this episode Umer Qureshi talks to judges Varan Rakhra and Sid Pandit and talk about how they judged Buckeye Mela 2018! Our discussion focuses on 3:07 - Making the rubric 11:35 - Discussion of the performances 30:49 - Overview of deliberation Buckeye Mela BMIXTAPE 2018 - Dr. Srimix (ft. Pranesh, Saiborg & Margib) https://soundcloud.com/drsrimix/buckeye-mela-bmxitape-2018ft-pranes...

Hey y'all! On this episode Umer Qureshi, Sahab Grover, and Rohan Bansal discuss their reactions to the Circle City Bhangra competition! Our discussion focuses on: 2:13 - First takes from the show and the Fauj vs NJJ faceoff 11:41 - Surprises from Boiler and GT Bhangra 15:25 - Too much choreo jacking 16:31 - What Fauj could have done differently 18:30 - Some final thoughts about Boiler and GT The C...

Hey y'all! On this episode Umer Qureshi and Sahab Grover talk about their predictions for Circle City and Bhangra Blowout 2018! Our discussion focuses on: 1:40 - Circle City discussion 19:58 - Issues with the Blowout selection process 22:55 - Bhangra Blowout discussion 34:05 - Is this a low point for the collegiate circuit? The Blowout and Circle City Rubrics - https://photos.app.goo.gl/NKHlwJoYrc...

Hey y'all! On this episode Sid Pandit interviews the judges and competition directors of Aaj Ka Dhamaka talk about the competition and the judging process! Our discussion focuses on: Creating the rubric Making sure the rubric was clearly applied Giving feedback to the teams Aaj Ka Dhamaka Official Mixtape 2017 - Dr. Srimix & DJ Ruckiss - https://soundcloud.com/djruckiss/aaj-ka-dhamaka-official...

Hey y'all! On this episode Sid Pandit interviews and Isha and Nandini, the Competition Directors for Bhangra in the Burgh Xi talk about the competition ahead of the big show! Our discussion focuses on: -Getting ready for the show -Getting such an insane lineup -Some of the directors’ favorite memories 0:00 - Bhangra in the Burgh Mixtape 2017 - Dr. Srimix And BANED (ft. First Class Beats) - Drsrimi...

Hey y'all! On this episode Sid Pandit from FCB and Howie Magaro from AEG talk about Howie’s review of Temple Tashan 2017. Our discussion focuses on: -Review from the competition organization perspective -The lack of any feedback from the judges -What should teams in general ask when going into a judges meeting 0:37 - Review of the mixer 5:25 - Organization of the show itself and after party 7:52 -...

Hey y'all! On this episode Sid Pandit from FCB and Howie Magaro from AEG talk about the keys to making a good audition tape. Our discussion focuses on: -What competition organizers look for -How to deal with the stress -And some tips and tricks 1:19 - A competition organizer’s take on what they look for in an audition tape 3:07 - Dealing with the pressure of actually recording the tapes 6:15 - Exa...

Hey y'all! On this episode Nimit Desai from Buckeye Bhangra and Sid Pandit from First Class Bhangra talk about how the developed their teams’ form. Our discussion focuses on: -How they developed their own form -Choosing styles to learn from such as American vs Indian teams -How they went about teaching the form Featured Mix - Rolex x Wang #DesiRolexChallenge by First Class Beats- https://soundclou...

Hey y'all! On this episode we talk to the founder of the LearnBhangra app Lavesh Pritmani. Our discussion with Lavesh focuses on: -How teams can create a foundation for future success -Resources newer teams have to learn Bhangra -Set design tips and how to incorporate flow Featured Mix - Sarangi Warrior by VanCity Bhangra Entertainment and DJ BIRDZILLA- https://soundcloud.com/vancityentertainment/...

Hey y'all! On this episode we have a panel discussion talking about the 2016-2017 season focusing on the collegiate circuit. Our discussion focuses on: -Predictions coming into the year and how they got smashed quickly -The intense OSU vs UNC rivalry -Up and coming teams that deserve some love -And Cal shocking everyone at Blowout Featured Mix - Summer 2017 by DJ Law - https://soundcloud.com/jay-v...

Hey y'all! On this episode we talk to one of the founders of Duniya De Rang, Michigan Bhangra Team’s former captain, and Anakh E Gabroo’s current captain, Howie Magaro. Our discussion with Howie focuses on: -Captaining MBT and creating a positive culture -Transitioning to AEG and dealing with egos -AEG’s captaining and set design styles -AEG’s rivals for the upcoming season Featured Mix - 24 25 26...

Hey y'all! On this episode we talk to one of the contributors Umer Qureshi, one of the current captains of First Class Bhangra. Our discussion with Umer focuses: -Switching from Steel City Bhangra to First Class Bhangra -Taking over FCB -His bizarre pre-performance routine and stamina -FCB’s rivals Featured Mix - On Fire feat Amar Sandhu by Dr. Srimix https://www.facebook.com/DrSrimix/ [0:00] On F...

Hey y'all! On this episode we talk to one of the contributors Ram Mahalingham, the former captain and founder of First Class Bhangra . Our discussion with Ram focuses: -FCB's turning point - Working with co-captains -Judging in the circuit -Warding off complacency [0:00] The Bruin Bhangra Mixtape - https://soundcloud.com/kalerity/official-bruinbhangra-xix-mixtape [1:03] Ram talks about the turning...

Hey on this episode we talk to Romy Bassi, a dancer and competition organizer for the past 11 years. Our discussion with Romy focuses: -Competition Organizing - #bhangracompetitions -VIBC - ay #vancouver -Duniya All Stars - eh #folk -OMG Why Am I in DC? #suspense #dc [0:00] Ride Wit Me X Look Lak by JANIBOI https://soundcloud.com/karan-jani-4/ride-wit-me-x-look-lak [1:11] Romy’s introduction into...

On this episode of The Bhangra Podcast, we talk to Luvreet Sangha and Harji Charaia former captains of Da Real Punjabiz, a collegiate team out of UCSD. We talk to them about: -The development of their set design -How they come up with their crazy gimmicks -How the team has dealt with dancer turnover in recent years -And we talk about some stuff they liked and disliked in the circuit in recent year...

Nimit Desai former captain of Buckeye Bhangra and KPGD dancer. With a very unique style and energy, Nimit Desai is prolific dancer in every sense of the word. In this episode we talk to Nimit about: -Captaining Buckeye Bhangra as a sophomore -Recovering from a loss at Blowout 2016 and roaring back the following season -His change to his set design approach -And a few callouts along the way 0:00 Ni...

Angela Luo, a non-desi dancer in the circuit that has made quite a name for herself. She danced for Da Real Punjabiz before becoming a captain of Duniya De Rang, a team made entirely of non-desi dancers. In this episode we cover: -How she as a non-desi dancer got interested in Bhangra -How Duniya De Rang began -Her thoughts on the current climate of the circuit And more! 1:18 - Intro to Angela Luo...

"For dancers by dancers" The Naach di Cleveland motto is something that co-director Akash Menon stands by when playing his part in running the comp. With an e-board full of current and former dancers NDC aims to provide a comp experience that they themselves wished they had. Check out the latest episode of the podcast where we will cover: - Why NDC was founded and what their mission is. - What the...

Welcome to The Bhangra Podcast - where we discuss all things bhangra. This is the first (of hopefully many) episodes, and we hope you get a chance to tune in and let us know what you think! If you liked this podcast be sure to rate and review on Apple Podcasts and Podchaser and subscribe in your podcast player so that you get the next episode as soon as it hits the feed! Subscribe to the podcast F...