Bharatiya Junta Podcast

In this episode of BJPod, we begin with how #JusticeforSSR became #JusticeforKangana. We quickly move on to talking of oversimplification in Indian movies and pick out characters from three movies -- Pardes, Naayak and RDB.  On the scale of Barjatiya to Johar, where does the Ghai-verse lie?  Is Bauji in Pardes an upgrade of the DDLJ bauji?  We then talk of how the worldview of prota...

In this episode, we are joined by science fiction writer @vimoh in a free-wheeling conversation where he talks about his journey from being a BJP supporter in the past to a vocal critic of the government today. In this enriching conversation, he also talks about how the liberal strands in mythology could be used to fight this regressive wave. 

In this episode of BJPod, we discuss the GDP shrinkage, Act of God, Modiji's Mor, PiGo's kolhapuri chappals and a lot more.

In this special episode of BJPod, we are joined by two special guests from the popular Indian true crime podcast -- Khooni (https://podnews.net/podcast/1504912635). They discuss the true crime podcast genre, their planning, favorite episodes and a lot more. We then move on to BJPod political territory and discuss some mysterious deaths around the Ayodhya case in the latter half of the pod. 

In  this episode of the BJPod, we have new hosts and a few new  perspectives. In this iteration, our new hosts discuss the challenges  that face women pursuing a career in STEM in India. Starting from the  early motivating factors for a career in Science to the challenges that  come with being a minority in a typical engineering classroom, this pod  has it all. Also,...

In this Independence day release of BJPod, we wait for a while before jumping onto the Indian Matchmaking bandwagon. With a Republic TV-style panel of 6 people, we discuss the absurd, the somewhat good and the very problematic parts of this show. 

In this somber episode of the BJPod, we discuss the Ayodhya Bhoomi poojan and the equation between Lord Ram and Modiji, and what all this means for the cliched idea of India. We then discuss the NRI’s display of faith, and the tendency to hold onto regressive ideas, and the lack of acknowledgement of privilege. In the final part of the pod, we speak about the sickening and despicable coverage of S...

In this episode, we continue our look back at the greatest speeches by Modiji. We discuss his DeMo speech, the Atal-Modi-Jyotiraditya audio spectrum,  the Harvard jibe and a lot more in this episode of BJPod. Correction to an error in mentioning the MOM expansion. It is Mars Orbiter Mission and not Mission on Mars as incorrectly mentioned on the pod. We, unlike Modiji are human, and apologize...

In this episode, we discuss our great leader’s greatest, most inspiring and thought-provoking speeches, interviews and quips. In this episode, we discuss Modiji's relationship with tech, radars, biofuels and statistics. Along the way, some bad singing and horrible impersonations.  This is the first of a two-part episode. The second part will be released next week.

In this episode, we discuss all of Modiji’s latest gyaan – from spicing up your food to playing indoor games. We then move on from Pappaji to Babaji, and discuss the miracle that is Coronil. Also, some groundbreaking digital air strike discussion. All this and more such absurd news in this latest roundup.

In this episode, we review an Indian engineer's source of all gyaan -- Quora and pick some of our favorite questions and honor the best answers.  Time-stamps: 0- 1 hour -- Primarily, we focus on what India wants to know the most about our beloved leader Modiji, his politics and personal life (very personal) life. Why is China so scared of Modiji? Also, is Digvijay Singh Shakuni? Is Sambit Pat...

Segment 1: In this episode of BJPod, we discuss the recent allegations of racism on his IPL teammates by WI cricketer Darren Sammy, the lack of understanding of racial abuse in India and how casual racism is an accepted part of everyday life in India. We then move on to discussing why Indian cricketers are so opinion less, even when it comes to defending their own teammates.  Segment 2: We di...

In this second iteration of BJPod's take on Bollywood, we look at three classics that shaped upper-middle class Indian aspirations in the late 90s. We talk about Ramkisan-ji's Sanskar, Rahul and Anjali's fights, the other Anjali's patriotism, Miss. Briganza and a lot more. Along the route, we discuss meaningless things such as Daijaan's visa status, Anjali's irrational hate towards her neighbors,...

In this, the first of a series of Bollywood-themed episodes, we revisit DDLJ and its characters. We also imagine the arc of these characters outside of what was shown in the films. What was Bauji's politics like? Does Raj vote for AAP? Was Chutki a liberal? Tune in for a free-wheeling, mindless conversation.

In this round up of an eventfilled month, we discuss Modiji's new motto, Sudhir Chaudhary's latest wisdom, Arnab's ordeal and a lot more!

In this episode of BJPod, we discuss Modiji's second masterstroke, Justice Bobde, Ramayan and a lot more. Also, Bappida and godi media news to keep you company during the quarantine. 

In this episode, we discuss what it means to have grown up in Kashmir in the 90s . The conversation moves on to the incompatibility between the heavily religious Indian society and its liberal constitution. The guest goes on to describe why he thinks the constitution and the experiment of Indian democracy are far from realizing the vision they set out to achieve. Also, on the pod are the uncanny s...

On this episode of BJPod, we ramble about the Junta Curfew,  Modiji's versatility, Women's Day celebrations, Sudhir Chaudhary and a lot more. Also, what is common to Nolan fans and Modi fans. All this and more in this mad episode of the BJPod. Disclaimer: The audio tracks used at the start and the end of the podcast are just to highlight the absurdity of the situation. The podcast hosts, in n...

In this pod, we discuss the idea of nation-states, the constitution and whether it did what it set out to do. We also discuss the relationship between the people and the state, and the guest's novel and how it stood the test of time.

This is our short take on all the absurd recent happenings in Indian politics.

This is Mann Jun ki Baat, our short news segment with a twist.

In this episode, we talk about the caste question in the context of Indian Muslims. Shafi joins Raj to discuss his initial idealism and evolving understanding of caste and then they reflect on the otherization of Indian Muslims and within that the isolation of being a Pasmanda Muslim. Listen in to understand how deeply entrenched caste is in the Indian psyche.

In this episode of BJPod, we talk about what the idea of India means to an Indian Muslim. During the course of this deep dive, we look at several aspects of the Indian Muslim identity. Our guest talks about when and what led to this breakdown of the Indian secular fabric? Is it just a case of the undercurrents surfacing post-2014? We also discuss the heartening expression of Muslim identity during...

In this episode of the BJPod, we continue our Discovering Our Politics series with someone who has made Civics popular, Meghnad. During the episode, Meghnad talks about his journey from being apolitical to serendipitously getting an opportunity to work with MPs. We also talk about how to engage families and tackle propaganda on Whatsapp. During the course of the episode, we also talk about what ha...

In this episode of the BJPod, we have new hosts and a few new perspectives. In this iteration, our new hosts discuss the challenges that face women pursuing a career in STEM in India. Starting from the early motivating factors for a career in Science to the challenges that come with being a minority in a typical engineering classroom, this pod has it all. Also, how does it feel to be in an all-gir...