Chai After Dark

Ever lay down on freshly cut grass reminiscing about your first kiss… probably not if you’re Lachlan Ratliff from The White Lotus Episode 5, on HBO Max! Sameem and Shabnam discuss the “episode of excess” while Rick hears the transition of a lifetime, Jaclyn snatches what Laurie passes on while the Ratliff men explore their inner demons to the max! Pornchai comes to Belinda’s rescue while Gaitok mi...

Shabnam and Sameem transport you to the city of Philadelphia where the Desi mob runs wild in Hulu’s Deli Boys ! We discuss Mir and Raj’s shenanigans from orgy cabals to DMT to Jan 6 participants cosplaying as FBI agents! Tune in anywhere you listen to podcasts! For more content, subscribe at patreon.com/ChaiAfterDark Follow us below and please like, share and subscribe! Instagram: ChaiAfterDark Ti...

Sameem and Shabnam discuss The White Lotus Episode 4 on HBO Max with special guest, Chef Nora Haron; Executive Chef of SanDai and Kopi Bar in Walnut Creek, CA, where her menu is inspired by her Indonesian and Indian roots. Our mid-series guesses are revealed while we discuss Gaitok getting a little messy, Jaclyn and the girls pressure Valentin into “fun” and the Ratliffs join a yacht party with Ri...

Shabnam joins Kristin and Laura of The Reality Rewind podcast for a round up of Netflix’s Love is Blind, Season 8. Let’s transport to Minnesota; there’s 32 singles to discuss, the largest group to date! Tune in anywhere you listen to podcasts! For more content, subscribe at patreon.com/ChaiAfterDark Follow us below and please like, share and subscribe! Instagram: ChaiAfterDark Tiktok: Chai_After_D...

Trigger warning: If you have a “favorite” billionaire; this Sip might not be for you. Shabnam and Sameem discuss Netflix’s original docuseries, Bad Boy Billionaires: India ! We explore the greed, fraud and corruption of Kingfisher brand founder, Vijay Mallya, who is currently in exile in the UK; can India get him back? Come listen as we find out what a Kingfisher actually is, we discover a new jin...

Dying at The White Lotus means you are forever planted within the legend and mystique of the hotel. Don’t know who to root for? Come listen as Sameem and Shabnam walk you through an extremely tense build up of each and every character in The White Lotus Episode 3 found on HBO Max! Rick gets snakey, the girls get politically horny and reality is hitting Timothy faster than he can pop a Lorazepam. T...

Condensed Shabnam quote from our discussion of The White Lotus S3 E2: This was a great episode. We started with ass and we ended with boobs. So there you go. But NOT the way you’d imagine it. After arriving on the island; the wellness has begun, Belinda is SEXY and we invent a new game, “embarrassed or pervy?”. The Ratliff’s get a bit too close (naked), the ladies get a bit chatty and the couples...

Shabnam and Sameem are in conversation with matchmaker, lawyer, and comedian Yasmin Elhady! Watch her drop wisdom to Muslims navigating dating on Muslim Matchmaker found on Hulu. Yasmin walks us through her approach to matchmaking while developing an everlasting relationship. Yes, Sameem does get triggered. Muslim Matchmaker , found on Hulu, is brought to you by Indian Matchmaking creator Smriti M...

Shabnam and Sameem continue their Muslim Matchmaker discussion featuring Uneeb, Yasmin, Imran and our girl Bucky! Muslim Matchmaker , found on Hulu, is brought to you by Indian Matchmaking creator Smriti Mundhra’s Meralta Films. Are we triggered this time around as well? Listen to find out! Tune in anywhere you listen to podcasts! For more content, subscribe at patreon.com/ChaiAfterDark Follow us...

We all have a list of desires when searching for a partner; so come find out if what YOU want is also desired by American Muslims when navigating dating. Muslim Matchmaker , found on Hulu, is brought to you by Indian Matchmaking creator Smriti Mundhra’s Meralta Films. Shabnam and Sameem bring in their own colorful marriage stories to discuss this diverse group of contestants while walking down mem...

We all know by now that once the boat arrives to a White Lotus hotel, the staff (lookin at you Lisa from BLACKPINK) has no idea the tsumani of chaos these characters will bring. Whether it’s LBH’s (Losers Back Home), pompous celebrities, toxic men (motherfu*kin Greg) or innocent travelers having epiphanies; The White Lotus , found on HBO Max, has a guest that is guaranteed to enrage you. For more...

In today’s Sip, Shabnam is joined by Lexi Butler of Sit With Lexi B podcast ; listen as they discuss all things Real Housewives of New York ! Ubah or Brynn? How do we feel about Sai?? Do we love Jessel or do we LOVE Jessel?? You can find Lexi Butler on socials SitWithLexiB and listen to her episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts! For the rest of this episode and more, get the chai at patreon.com...

Today we are in conversation with Rajeev Colton, founder of the TV, film and theatre production company Malla Productions , based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. He has most recently worked as an Assistant for the Director of the brand new Marvel film, Captain America: Brave New World . Come listen as Rajeev walks us through his role on the production of the movie, his background and passions in film, and...

Have you ever wondered what debauchery is had at a $9k/night resort and spa? Come find out as ST and Sam are joined by Amanda Lipnack-Radel from Little Miss Recap ! We discuss and relive the shenanigans from The White Lotus filmed in Hawaii and Sicily. Wealthy guests land and embark on an unforgettable week of adventure, awkwardness, lust, forbidden fruit and anything else they desire. Find Amanda...

When Jolly Joseph is standing outside your bedroom; you stay awake all night while keeping your mouth shut tight. You wonder how did such a flamboyant, cool, murderess marry into your family not just once, but twice?? And what is happening to my family members? Hide yo kids, hide yo husbands …. ST and Sam give you a sneak peek into one of India’s most infamous killers as told by Netflix in Curry &...

Take a look at # Hrithik and tell us you don’t want to go check out The Roshans on Netflix immediately. Not to objectify, but those eyes could melt a glacier. Featuring interviews from brothers Rajesh and Rakesh and superstar nephew/son, Hrithik, The Roshans explores the journey from humble beginnings to Bollywood superstardom. Appearances include Priyanka Chopra, Shah Rukh Khan and a multitude of...

Uncles aren’t just desi; they exist in the wild in all parts of the world. You have the super confident uncle, the cheap uncle and the uncle that loves to bark orders. Come listen to us recount stories from our past including a shocking murder! Find us at chaiafterdark.com Love what you heard? Buy more chai at patreon.com/ChaiAfterDark Follow us on: Instagram: ChaiAfterDark Tiktok: Chai_After_Dark...

It ends with this episode! Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni (from It Ends with Us ) are both intent on bringing each other down even if means burning down King's Landing. Khaleesi must be rescued by Captain Deadpool swooping in to save the PAYDay! chaiafterdark.com and join our Midnight Chai Society on Patreon ! Follow us on: Instagram: ChaiAfterDark Tiktok: Chai_After_Dark Facebook: Chai After Dar...

Listen now to the final episode of Welcome to Chippendales , on Hulu, which stars Kumail Nanjiani, and tells the true story of Soren "Steve" Banerjee from Bombay, India who started the Chippendales phenomenon. It's an unusual immigrants story with a little bit of masala! Find us at: chaiafterdark.com and join our Midnight Chai Society on Patreon ! Follow us on: Instagram: ChaiAfterDark Tiktok: Cha...

In today's episode we are in conversation with Usman Riaz, director of The Glassworker , Pakistan's first 2D hand drawn animated film. The Glassworker tells the story of Vincent, a young glassblower, while he navigates the complications of life and his first love interest, Alliz, all while his environment goes through a tragic war. We explore Usman's unbelievable 10 year journey from conception to...

We join the Salaam Nerds podcast in discussing Pakistan's first 2D animated film, The Glassworker , a beautiful portrayal of war and its effect on love. The Glassworker is directed by Usman Riaz and produced by Mano Animation Studios. Find us at: chaiafterdark.com and join our Midnight Chai Society on Patreon Follow us on: Instagram: ChaiAfterDark Tiktok: Chai_After_Dark Facebook: Chai After Dark...

Welcome to Chippendales, on Hulu, stars Kumail Nanjiani, and tells the true story of Somen "Steve" Banerjee from Bombay India who started Chippendales. It's an unusual immigrant's story with a little bit of masala! Find us at: chaiafterdark.com or Patreon for our bonus episodes! Follow us on: Instagram: ChaiAfterDark Tiktok: Chai_After_Dark Facebook: Chai After Dark Podcast Or contact us at c haia...

In this Sip, Sameem talks to his oldest friend, Isaac Kan, author of the new contemporary fiction novel, The Underdogs . We explore the world of tech billionaires and the impact of capitalism on the working class in Silicon Valley. We touch on stories from childhood, college and into adulthood; come find out what we really think about our positions in tech and being adjacent to influence/money/pow...

Welcome to Chippendales, on Hulu, stars Kumail Nanjiani, and tells the true story of Somen "Steve" Banerjee from Bombay India who started Chippendales. It's an unusual immigrant's story with a little bit of masala! Find us at: chaiafterdark.com Follow us on: Instagram: ChaiAfterDark Tiktok: Chai_After_Dark Facebook: Chai After Dark Podcast Or contact us at chaiafterdark@chaiafterdark.com with sugg...

Indrani Mukerjea is THE auntie you do not fuck with; she might just find you when you least expect it. Like a true black widow, she sucks you in with her beauty and power before finding a reason to cut you from her web. Listen for all the details as we take a deep dive into the highly rated true crime Netflix documentary; featuring the accused murderess herself, Indrani, spilling the truth (lies?)...