Husein Merchant and Keshav Naidu

Far From Fact

Comedy EN ↓ 350 episodes

A weekly podcast from India, that is not about Science, Pop Culture, Technology, Sport, News, Sociology, or the Internet, and yet, all at once it is. Far From Fact is designed to cater to your basic need for ignorance. Catch the lads, as they fake-solve real problems on a weekly basis. This podcast is presented by Husein Merchant and Keshav Naidu. Husein is an optimist who loves observing things while being lazy. He is observing you even as you read this. Keshav recently came out as a comedian, and his family is still processing the embarrassment, but he is confident they will come around and...

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Husein Merchant and Keshav Naidu

Category

Comedy

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Latest episode

Mar 18, 2025

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Episodes

Mumbai Local ticket checking 10.10.2023

The Railways went on a massive checking spree and collected over Rs. 600,000 is just 2 days. The railways have a few theories on why people don't buy tickets, and are trying to figure out how to get more people to start buying tickets. Meanwhile the lads have a few theories and solutions of their own. Only one way to find out. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2...

274: Chinese Panda Diplomacy 03.10.2023

If you thought the India-Canada row was a diplomatic nightmare, wait till you hear about the US-China Panda crisis. In a world-first, China has asked for its giant pandas back from the US for now, and potentially the UK and eventually Australia. Find out all about this zoo-based scandal, as the lads dive deep into this world of political hee-hee. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/chan...

273: SBI loan default chocolates 26.09.2023

SBI has started a unique initiative where they are visiting potential defaulters with a box of chocolates. Dive into this fascinating story, as the lads try to see if this plan is going to work after all. Needless they mention, they have a few solutions of their own. https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1l Send us money yo! Paypal ⁠ paypal.me/farfromfact ⁠ UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Fo...

272: Indian Football Vs. Astrology 19.09.2023

Looks like Indian football has found a worthy opponent in an unlikely place - Astrology. Coach Igor Stimac has consulted an astrologer over the last season for everything from player selections to substitution strategies. Catch the lads as they go to town with this politically loaded sport story. Send us money yo! Paypal ⁠ paypal.me/farfromfact ⁠ UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Follow us ⁠ https://www.in...

271: Byculla zoo spending 12.09.2023

Activists have pulled up the Byculla zoo authorities for some reckless spending. They claim that over Rs. 50 crores have been spent on enclosures for animals that are lying vacant. Lions, Otters and Wolves were supposed to be procured after the spends, but the animals are nowhere in sight. Catch the lads as they try to get to the bottom of this, with their classic attempts to save the day.

270: Fukushima fish 05.09.2023

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida leads from the front as he eats fish caught off the coast of Fukushima. The PR exercise was to quell fears about the safety of the fish. The lads want to leaf out of Japan's book and apply it back home. Catch them as they pat their backs after successfully solving yet another imaginary world-saving problem. Send us money yo! Paypal⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠UPIhuseinmerchant@...

269: 100 crore temple donation 29.08.2023

A devotee in Andhra Pradesh's Simhachalam has caught the headlines this week. Not because of his Rs. 100 crore donation cheque. But because of the fact that his account only had Rs. 17. The temple in turn got in touch with the bank to take some action. The lads got in touch with their ignorance to take no action. Jump in, why should they have all the fun. Send us money yo! Paypal ⁠ paypal.me/f...

268: Love trumps inheritance 22.08.2023

A Malaysian heiress has foregone an inheritance of over Rs. 2400 crore in order to marry her boyfriend. In a story that's straight out of a 90s Bollywood flick, the father disowned the daughter, for wanting to marry poor. Catch the lads as they dive deep into this saga of love over fortune. Send us money yo! Paypal ⁠ paypal.me/farfromfact ⁠ UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Follow us ⁠ https://www.inst...

267: Japanese Man - Dog 15.08.2023

You can't beat Japan when it comes to cosplay. A Japanese man who wanted to become a dog, doesn't want to live a dog's life anymore. The dog, affectionately called Toco, now wants to be a man and selectively be a dog. Join the lads as they try to make sense of this mind equals blown story. Here's a link to the video of the dog in costume Send us money yo! Paypal ⁠ paypal.me/farfrom...

266: To exam hall by crane 08.08.2023

Andhra cops arranged for a crane to help B.Tech students reach their exam hall during the floods. Watch the video here. And lads aren't so impressed, catch them dive into this story with some healthy disdain. Send us money yo! Paypal ⁠ paypal.me/farfromfact ⁠ UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi sandstone wifi keshav netwt200ml Follow us ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/ ⁠ ⁠ https://www.instagram....

265: Deepfake Sextortion 01.08.2023

The FBI has reported a rise in extortion cases involving deepfake nudes. The targets are usually women with some social media influence. The culprits are often young minor males who use AI tools to create very believable fake images and then hold the women to ransom. Catch the lads as they try to tackle this human-AI monster. Send us money yo! Paypal ⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠ UPI huseinmerchant@oksb...

264: Cocaine sharks 25.07.2023

Cocaine what now? Sharks off the coast of Florida, turns out are getting hooked on cocaine. You can't make this stuff up. And sure enough, the lads want to jump in and save the day. go find out for yourself! Send us money yo! Paypal ⁠ paypal.me/farfromfact ⁠ UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Follow us ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/ ⁠ ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/ ⁠ + Music cre...

263: Runway climate activists 18.07.2023

Climate activists in Germany have glued their hands to the runway in an attempt to get the authorities to pay attention. And since they glued their hands with a strong concrete based glue, their hands have to be amputated in order for them to be freed. This extreme protest was carried out by The Last Generation Group in Hamburg. The lads, while sensitive to their agony, have a few thoughts. Of cou...

262: Scamming eligible bachelors 11.07.2023

Turns out the shoe is on the foot now and this story is maybe a sign of the times. Women are now scamming desperate bachelors. Here's a story from Bengaluru where a woman is said to have scammed at least 8 men into believing she will marry them, and then duping them of cash and expensive gifts. Join the lads as they step on this landmine of a topic. Send us money yo! Paypal ⁠ paypal.me/farfrom...

261: National Council for Men 04.07.2023

Move over NCW, a lawyer in Delhi wants a National Council for Men. But the Supreme Court declines to entertain the PIL. The lads dive into in this fascinating bit of legal news. Catch them as they solve this week's big problem. Suicide prevention helpline https://icallhelpline.org/ Send us money yo! Paypal ⁠ paypal.me/farfromfact ⁠ UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Follow us ⁠ https://www.instagram.com...

260: Musk Vs. Zuck Cage Match 27.06.2023

Ok, this is nuts! Grab your paleo meals, and pick up your hunting spears, 'cos the world has gone primal. Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg and Tesla chief Elon Musk are going head to head against each other in a cage match, presented by none other than UFC and Dana White. While the lads may not share the same excitement as UFC fans, or fans of the tech moguls, they certainly have some strong opinion...

259: Double decker airplane seating 20.06.2023

Move over AC 2 Tier, the airplane double decker is here. While the internet is divided on it, the lads have a problem or two on their mighty capable hands. Jump in, and get their take on this bold new way to fly. Send us money yo! Paypal ⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠ UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Follow us ⁠https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠ + Music credit –...

258: Best of episode 13.06.2023

The lads are separated by the Indian ocean - Husein in far away Mombassa, and Keshav in not-so-far-away Mumbai. But that doesn't stop them from bringing you an episode. Enjoy a special blast from the past. Two very funny stories from the 2022. E 207 Putin poop scoop and E 213 Condom high. Enjoy! Send us money yo! Paypal ⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠ UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Follow us ⁠https://www.in...

257: Bus driver love 06.06.2023

A video of a man being extremely affectionate to his bus has gone viral. The video, shot on the last day of the driver on the job is an emotional moment. Catch the lads as they try to go into the psyche of sentimentality, retirement and the whole meaning of life. Well, not really, but you get the picture. ⁠Here's a link to the video⁠ of the retiring bus driver. Send us money yo! Paypal ⁠ paypa...

256: Shubman fans troll Sara 30.05.2023

IPL season is over, but IPL drama is here to stay. Shubman Gill fans have mercilessly trolled Sara Ali Khan for being present at the IPL finals. The fans blame Sara for Shubman's poor performance in the finals. Catch the lads as they spill the tea on this bollywood-cricket duo. Send us money yo! Paypal ⁠ paypal.me/farfromfact ⁠ UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Follow us ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/kes...

255: Brides rejecting grooms in rural India 23.05.2023

Grooms may have had a long run in the marriage market and may have rejected brides for all sorts of flimsy reasons - But the tide seems to be turning. A growing number of stories are emerging from the hinterland, where brides are rejecting grooms on d-day. While the reasons range from really shallow to really deep, one thing is certain, the times they are a changing. Join the lads on this report /...

254: Remote work X Drug mashup 16.05.2023

Something crazy happened during the pandemic. A lot of people started doing a lot of substances, while they were still at 'work'. But now employers are onto us, I mean them. Them, them. Catch the lads as they sift through the world of day time partay and the dirty underbelly of the modern office. Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/...

253: Highway to hell 09.05.2023

The recently inaugurated Mumbai Nashik Expressway goes by another nickname these days. No guesses why! The last 5 months alone have seen over 95 deaths and over 195 accidents. No laughing matter, but sometimes you need jokes to point out what needs fixing. Jump in and take a deep dive into what's causing these deaths and watch the lads, as they fake-solve this problem with total urgency. Paypa...

252: Banned sperm donor 02.05.2023

A 41-year old man was forbidden from donating any more semen to clinics, according to a court in The Hague. So many questions? Lucky for you, the lads are here to help. Join them as they unravel this strange case of altruism. Or is it? Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Instagram links FFF https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Husein Merchant ⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.m...

251: Mumbai local train bullying 25.04.2023

Mumbai local trains have been infamous for their crowded rush hours. What many don't know is the set of 'unwritten' rules as they are called. Here, the lads examine this practice and try to bring some justice. Join them as they shed some light into a very, very crowded Mumbai local train. No commuters were hurt in the making of this episode. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us...

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