Chai After Dark

Nirav Modi, welcome back to India! Sameem and Shabnam take you down the rundown of not Prime Minister Modi; but Nirav Modi, founder of the first luxury jewelry brand out of India. With retail locations in the US, UK and Switzerland; he was on his way to monumental success before his downfall. Bad Boy Billionaires E2 " Diamonds aren't Forever ”, on Netflix, highlights Modi’s rise and arrest in the...

Shabnam and Sameem discuss Mindy’s HR tactics, her love for Danny and Seth Myers, and how to fire an employee properly! Full track suit man makes an appearance and teaches us how to fix a broken nose as well. The Mindy Project was created by and starring Mindy Kaling. It ran on Fox/Hulu from Sept 2012-Nov 2017. Follow us below and please like, share and subscribe! Instagram: ChaiAfterDark Tiktok:...

How glamorous was your life in your 20’s? Could you have juggled the demands of being a doctor AND a complete lush? Find out how much appetite Shabnam and Sameem have for shenanigans as we rewatch The Mindy Project created by and starring Mindy Kaling. It ran on Fox/Hulu from Sept 2012-Nov 2017. Follow us below and please like, share and subscribe! Instagram: ChaiAfterDark Tiktok: Chai_After_Dark...

This Diddy Trial is way too wild; come listen to Shabnam and Sameem tone down the details with their commentary on ego vs sexual deviance and what drives a person’s thirst for power? Meanwhile, Diddy finds new ways to transport fluids, ruin Christmas for people and simultaneously blow up Porsches. Follow us on: Instagram: ChaiAfterDark Tiktok: Chai_After_Dark Facebook: Chai After Dark Podcast Or c...

Shabnam and Sameem take a deep dive into one of India’s most infamous killers as told by Netflix in Curry & Cyanide : The Jolly Joseph Case. 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 member...

Trigger warning: If you have a “favorite” billionaire; this episode 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...

Sameem and Shabnam recount their tech experiences while discussing Episodes 1-2 of “Twitter: Breaking the Bird” on Max! This 4 part series documents the rise and fall of Twitter as we know it. Founders Evan Williams and Biz Stone get nostalgic while discussing the highs but also the struggles. Jack Dorsey decides to sit this one out; but we do see him in interviews and video. Tune in anywhere you...

Here we go with Episodes 7-10 of “You” on Netflix! Shabnam and Sameem discuss the finale and what makes women fall for someone like Joe? Is it the charm? The mystery? Maybe it’s just because he’s hot and a white knight. Whatever it is, we’ll pass but do come drink some tea with us! Tune in anywhere you listen to podcasts! For more content, subscribe at patreon.com/ChaiAfterDark Follow us below and...

Sameem recounts an eventful week and with Shabnam we continue our recap of “You” on Netflix; episodes 3-6! Joe gets his taste for blood but at what cost? Maddie plays Jekyll and Hyde while real life MTV “Catfish” occurs by Bronte/Louise and her Reddit detective squad. Tune in anywhere you listen to podcasts! For more content, subscribe at patreon.com/ChaiAfterDark Follow us below and please like,...

Joe Goldberg is back as Sameem and Shabnam discuss what we assume is the fifth and final season of “You” on Netflix; episodes 1-2! He’s on his 23rd murder and has escalated his rise in society; now married to Kate and potentially billionaire status. However, Joe can’t go 6 minutes without suggesting another murder to his wife and the heat is on from the twin sisters. Tune in anywhere you listen to...

New format, who dis?! Find out if we hit our boiling points as we discuss the tariffs’ impact on luxury brands and “ The Last of Us ” E2 has Shabnam RATTLED with a big loss. Shabnam swears she’s heard of Green Day as Sameem recaps his attendance At Coachella while avoiding influencers; and we spotlight the largest South Asian music representation at Coachella yet! Tune in anywhere you listen to po...

Indrani Mukerjea is THE auntie you do not f*ck 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?)...

A winner is announced as Sameem and Shabnam recap “ Million Dollar Secret” episodes 7-8, as seen on Netflix! Everything is going swimmingly for Cara while Corey and Sam point the finger at each other. Sydnee is a strong competitor and brings the heat while Sam brings the sass. If you enjoy “ The Traitors”, “The Mole”, “Among Us” or “Mafia” , you will love “ Million Dollar Secret” as a side piece!...

Shabnam and Sameem are in conversation with actress Shalini Peiris; most recently “Dr Amrita” in Season 3 of “ The White Lotus” on HBO Max. Prior to acting, we discuss her work for the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) in Hong Kong. She then worked with renowned theatre companies across the UK; her screen credits prior to " The White Lotus ” includes "The Ark" (Syfy) and "Danny and Mick" (CBBC)...

The reveal is here as Sameem (I was wrong about Rick but so was Chelsea!) and Shabnam discuss the 8th and final episode of The White Lotus, on Max. The Ratliffs have quite the nightcap, the ladies are back to baseline and our hero/heroine, Rick/Chelsea, get to stay together forever. Gaitok gets the girl and Rick gets his revenge but at what cost? We discuss what true happiness is and has Belinda u...

Shabnam and Sameem continue their recap of Million Dollar Secret episodes 4-6, as seen on Netflix. We lose some contestants but notice only hot people remain and the bathing suits are ratcheted up. Is this Temptation Island ?? If you enjoy The Traitors, The Mole, Among Us or Mafia , you will love Million Dollar Secret as a side piece! Tune in anywhere you listen to podcasts! For more content, subs...

Was this episode the calm before a potential tsunami finale? Shabnam and Sameem discuss The White Lotus Episode 7, on HBO Max. Rick gets a little playful revenge while Frank relapses HARD; Saxon finds himself in the middle of another uncomfortable proposition while Greg/Gary is straight wildin out. Piper and Lachlan don’t want to go home while Timothy is Lorazepam’ed. Laurie finally gets busy whil...

Shabnam and Sameem take a wild ride dissecting human emotion and what makes certain contestants tick in Million Dollar Secret episodes 1-3, as seen on Netflix. If you enjoy The Traitors, The Mole, Among Us or Mafia , you will love Million Dollar Secret as a side piece! Follow us below and please like, share and subscribe! Instagram: ChaiAfterDark Tiktok: Chai_After_Dark Facebook: Chai After Dark P...

We’ve all attended a shady ass wedding, as seen in Deli Boys on Hulu, but ever been given a gift bag stuffed with contraband? Raj and Mir come up with a plan to pay the Peruvians that would make any Auntie blush (other than Pakora Palace Auntie). Shabnam and Sameem rename these episodes and spill some tea as they discuss the 127 different brown weddings they’ve been to; from meat sweats on the dan...

Look, as we say multiples times in this episode, we didn’t make this shit up. The White Lotus on HBO Max did. Sameem and Shabnam recall their past and enthrone North Carolina as the new South Asia; and the Ratliffs get to 3rd base while the balls are still in play. Threesome takes a whole new meaning as Chelsea and Chloe are left feeling satisfied and Gary/Greg/Rick are left out. Jaclyn honeypots...

Shabnam and Sameem continue their Deli Boys on Hulu recap while playing a new game! Mir-garitas and Bush-tini’s are consumed, Raj introduces Prairie to his “arranged” fiancee and the boys get a new partner in Psycho Gigi all while Lucky’s badass backstory is revealed. Tune in anywhere you listen to podcasts! For more content, subscribe at patreon.com/ChaiAfterDark Follow us below and please like,...

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...