Far From Fact

This episode is one big thank you note for all the love and laughter. The lads respond to voice and text notes from listeners and self-confessed fans. Listeners featured on this extra-special milestone of an episode are - Abhijato Sensarma, Bhuvna Sharma, Rithik Singh, Mariyam Merchant, Jay Radhanpura, Gaurav Dahiya, Ravi, Rubal Ahuja, Vineet Anand, Fatema Merchant, Achutan, Jatan, Krutant, Ellen...

Air travel has resumed in the country but Mumbai is still under lockdown. The lads continue their tryst with domestic battles and kitchen stories. But IRCTC comes to our rescue with a great story where a Mumbai - Gorakhpur train ends up in Rourkela, Odisha. Join us as the lads try to figure what could have gone wrong. Also in this episode, a special announcement about our 100th episode. That’s rig...

It’s lockdown 4.0 whatever that means, the lads are still on Ignorance 1.0 and there’s plenty of it this week. A quick round up of hyper-local news, some might say building gossip is followed by a remarkable invention by an Israeli individual that allows you to eat while wearing a mask. So many questions, right? Well lucky you, this episode has it all covered.  + Music credit - Simon D’Souza  + Wr...

We’ve lost track of how long it’s been since the lockdown began, but there is never a dull moment. The stories keep coming, and the news keeps getting more interesting. This week, catch the lads as they dissect the peculiar case of kids blinding themselves with bows and arrows. Inspired by the epic shows on DD, parents are rushing kids to hospitals and doctors are saying, “We’ve seen this before,...

It’s week six and the lockdown isn’t going anywhere, and neither are the lads. Back with a weekly round up of their 'dramatic' weeks and a patriotic top-story. Catch them as they grapple with the idea of what it really means to show your love and support to true heroes who are helping us in these crazy corona times. Truth bomb alert - 3… 2… Boom! BONUS content - New Mali single - Age of Limbo. You...

It’s week five of the lockdown boys and girls. The lads are back with another long-distance episode of some notes from their personal lives and a Covid-19 related news story. Taking centre stage this week is the story of a Delhi court that ordered 3 convicts of 3 separate cases to stay at home and make a video call to their investigating officer. They were also asked to share their location pin vi...

It’s week four of lockdown and the lads are back with some notes from their personal lives. Followed quickly by a heartwarming story of a sweetshop in Kolkata that is making sandesh in the shape of the coronavirus and calling it corona sandesh . Their objective is to create awareness, but also to get more people to buy sweets. The lads feel this lesser-represented food category needs a little help...

Surprise! Surprise! The lads are here with an out-of-turn episode that’s not on a Tuesday. They are calling it a lockdown treat for all you good boys and girls. This minisode features the Gujarat story of two guys who made a video of pan masala being delivered by a drone. Needless to add, the lads approve. Here’s a link to the Tik-Tok video https://tinyurl.com/y8ku7xws   + Music credit - Simon D’S...

It’s week three of the lockdown and PM Modi just extended the lockdown to 3rd May this morning. Part of the announcement was also a push to download the Aarogya Setu app. The app uses GPS and Bluetooth in an encrypted manner to speed up contract tracing and identify potential infected individuals and puts technology to use where humans fail to trace back their steps. The lads are mighty impressed...

It’s week two of lockdown and the lads are in no mood to slowdown. Catch them talk about their personal kitchen stories, ideas for the quarantine and Husein’s self-sufficient kitchen garden. Next they jump into the tiger’s den all the way in NYC, where an animal handler has managed to infect a tiger at the Bronx zoo. They want what’s best for the animals, ‘cos we have no business messing it up for...

The lockdown continues, but so does the show. This episode features the lads exchanging warm, fuzzy stories about their lives in quarantine because it seems like we could all use a little of that human goodness right about now. Shortly after this break from character, they proceed to examining the situation in Kerala, or to be more precise, the sale of alcohol situation in Kerala. Followed by a li...

The lads are on lockdown, much like you. But fear not, to keep your quarantined spirits up, we have an assortment in store for you. Here’s a best-of selection of the choicest ignorance money can buy. Quick sneak peek at the contents - Tetris challenge E64, Mounted police E67, Iraqi lion E71, Dairy students E85, Mannequin traffic cops E73. Stay safe, and don’t be a covidiot. + Music credit - Simon...

In a bold move, the Maharashtra Govt. has decided to stamp the wrists of home quarantine detainees so as to contain the contamination. Meanwhile in China, divorce rates spike as couples spend too much time in quarantine at home alone. Lastly, the lads puts their ethical quandaries aside and discuss the one thing that is on everyone’s mind - How do I take take advantage of this Corona season? Warni...

The lads are at it again busting their wits trying to help the Election Commission of India, Uber and the police. If only they would be more receptive to their solutions! But since you are, here are three gems from last week. Enjoy. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – hello@farfromfact.in + Follow us  https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

The lads are back with a special mini episode. Catch them as they discuss the trials of the Indian railways this week. The railways recently launched the high end trains called the Utkrisht rakes on long haul routes, and these trains were designed to maximise comfort. However, their designs are not playing out well, as stainless steel bathroom fittings are being stolen from these coaches and they...

A group of students from Kerala was duped and left stranded on the pretext of a study trip. Lucky for them, the Kerala government came to their rescue. BSNL employees on the other hand has not been so fortunate with government intervention, as they enter day 2 of their hunger strike. Catch the lads wax insensitive about the ills of the young and the old, but first they must unravel the mystery of...

Stories that range from theft to commitment in the line of duty and lastly to absolute disdain for the workplace. Catch the lads soak it all up in this juicy riot that will have you wondering if perhaps you could use a more fun job or maybe even a job that demands more from you. And if you aren’t employed there’s always a career in crime, and the recruiters rarely need you be qualified. Kindly not...

This episode takes the lads to space and back, as NASA announces its first ever space hotel on the ISS. Back on earth, it’s Google maps that is at the heart of a story that deserves recognition for its human-ness, an oxymoron for stupidity here. And lastly, the dangerous trend of kids trying to choke themselves for the rush and potential popularity on social media platform Tik-tok. Kids, seriously...

The lads try to make sense of a very baffling and entertaining side of our country. Our collective human ability to produce ridiculous news takes centre stage this week, with these three stories. The newly delivered AC locals in Mumbai, a precision surgery at JJ Hospital and lastly the poachers who were killing crows for their meat only to sell it to street side chicken stalls. Suitable for vegeta...

One of the lads is back from their honeymoon, and the other of the lads can’t contain their excitement. But quickly the excitement dust settles, and travel stories abound. Leading us to the hot topic this week of the virus that is turning out to be China’s fastest growing export. The lads put on their white jackets, the kinds fake doctors do in ads, and turn into pseudo-scientists for what is a so...

Juvenile from the get go, looks like the lads have come full circle to what suits them best. This minisode features them looking at an airport pee-er from every angle and splitting hairs with much dexterity and a tiny bit of first-hand experience even. Best enjoyed in a place far far away from anything edible. You've been warned. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza + Write to us - hello@farfromfact.in...

A couple of moderately ambitious businessmen decide to dupe the Taj Mahal hotel and escape without paying the tab for banquet services. The lads jump in and help you look at it from both sides. First, the hotel’s POV, next they help you come up with your own strategies, should you desire to not part with money for food you enjoy and fine establishments of all shapes and sizes. Warning: Results may...

It’s 2020, a lot has changed, a lot hasn’t. The lads catch up and discuss how they party, how they don’t. They take a walk down memory lane and do a recap of some of the most memorable new year stories from their experiences. Grab that tub of ice cream this one is filled with a lot of pain, you will want to give them a hug by the end of it.  + Music credit - Simon D’Souza + Write to us - hello@far...

The year is about to end and people everywhere are getting sentimental like an old friend is about to die. The lads would like to reassure you, there’s no real significance to this date, as time is a man made concept, this is just another rotation around the sun for our planet. That out of the way, the lads put on their Nehru jackets and go about dissecting the the burning CAA issue and what’s rea...

It’s X’mas eve, and the new year celebrations are just around the corner. Having doled out relationship advice, the lads turn their attention this week towards the dreaded C word that haunts every young person - Career. Featured in this episode is a rare sensible side that makes an appearance just as often as the Halley’s comet. So whether you are well into your career or are just starting out, he...