IVM Pop

Happy New Year again! Yes, we know we're pushing it by still saying it 15 days after the New Year has begun, but this week, we're finally getting round to our pop-culture related resolutions for this year 2020! So, what choice did we have? This week, IVM staffers Abbas, Alika, Rutika & Antariksh talk about the things on their pop-culture bucket-list that they definitely want to strike off this...

Happy 2020, you pop-culture aficionados! B-) On this amazing short stories crossover episode, staffers Abbas, Rutika & Alika are joined by fellow staffer Madhuri Adwani, who also hosts the new short stories show 'Tapri Tales' on the IVM network. They talk about their favourite short stories, short stories that have touched them or stayed with them or affected them in a significant way. Also, some...

On this hilarious reference and recommendations filled crossover episode, staffers Madhuri and Rutika are joined by Farhad Karkaria and Sunetro Lahiri, the hosts of the GAYBCD podcast on the IVM Network, for a super fun discussion on the representation of queer people and queer relationships in pop-culture. It's basically an episode of endless amazing recommendations of cool things you should be c...

An episode for fantasy nerds! On this episode, staffers Abbas & Alika are joined by Amit Doshi (Co-founder, IVM Podcasts), and Pavan Srinath, host of the Pragati Podcast and the Thale-Harate Kannada Podcast, to talk about their favourite fantasy fiction movies, books, world-building, magical and power systems, and everything else. Also, a fun recommendations round where Antariksh joins in as well....

150th Episode, people! B-) What a day, what an accomplishment! Proud that we have reached so far. By its nature, this show has been a welcome ground for all staffers at IVM Podcasts, be it new or old. We've always enjoyed a rotating roster of staffers on the show. So, on this very special episode, Madhuri & Antariksh ask Abbas, Alika & Amit about the history of IVM Likes, how it came to be, and ho...

On this episode, Utsav Mamoria, the host of the travel podcast 'Postcards From Nowhere' on the IVM network, joins staffers Abbas, Rutika & newbie staffer Vinamre, for a super fun crossover episode where they discuss travel in pop-culture and their favourite road/travel movies. And, as always, a great recommendations round where Abbas recommends a movie, and Rutika, Vinamre & Utsav recommend some b...

Ever wanted your very own streaming platform? What would you do differently? What if the staffers at IVM had their own version of Netflix? What would that look like? Tune in to hear what IVM staffers Rutika, Madhuri, Antariksh & Alika have to say about it. Also, a long and passionate recommendations round (where Darus join in too) on this episode of IVM Likes! :D Rutika can be found on Instagram @...

On thsi Children's Day Special episode, IVM staffers Alika, Rutika, Madhuri & Abbas talk about pop-culture and media that they consumed in their childhoods, and reflect on how they perceive it now. Also, some great book recommendations in the first half of the episode. Rutika can be found on Instagram @rutikayeolekar, and on Twitter @TheNoseySmurf. Madhuri can be found on Instagram @mad_ad13. Abba...

Abbas, Rutika & Antariksh talk about what they call 'rabbit hole actors', that is, actors that they liked in one movie, fell in love with, and then ended up watching almost everything those actors have ever done. An action-packed and hilarious episode, courtesy of the actors who get talked about. As always, in the first half of the episode, don't miss out on some cool recommendations in the pop-cu...

On this episode of IVM Likes, IVM staffers Rutika, Jude & Alika talk about pop-culture that they feel made them more empathetic as people. As always, don't miss out on some great pop-culture recommendations in the first half of the episode that the three of them feel you should check out. Also, important announcement if you're reading this. Four of IVM's shows have been nominated in the Asia Podca...

'We all are boundless, so each one of us has the power to shape our lives."_Natasha Malpani Oswal This week on IVM Likes, IVM Staffers - Madhuri, Jude, Rutika and Darus give some great recommendations that they feel you should check out. In the second half, they are joined by a very special guest, Natasha Malpani Oswal, host of Boundless. She gives some great insights about the art of writing poet...

On this fun and insightful episode of IVM Likes, IVM staffers Madhuri, Abhineet, Jude & Antariksh talk about the podcasts that made them want to get into podcasting. They start seeing some cool personality traits that correspond with the four of them. In the first half of the episode, they recommend some cool things in pop-culture that they feel you should check out. Also, important announcement i...

On this romantic (read, raunchy) episode of IVM Likes, IVM staffers - Abbas Momin, Rutika Yeolekar & Antariksh Takkar recommend two podcasts and a movie that they feel you should check out. In the second half, they talk about the celebrities they've crushed on, past and present. Abbas Momin can be found on Instagram @abbasmomin88, and on Twitter @AbbasMomin Rutika Yeolekar can be found on Instagra...

On this fun episode of IVM Likes, IVM staffers - Abbas Momin, Madhuri Adwani, Rutika Yeolekar & Antariksh Takkar give you some great recommendations in the first half, of two podcasts, a TV show and a stand-up special that they feel you should check out. In the second half, they talk about all the pop-culture (TV show, movies, books) they adore, obsess over, and keep going back to endlessly. Abbas...

On this episode of IVM Likes, IVM staffers Abbas, Abhineet & Shlok are joined by another member of the IVM family, Karthik Iyer - Co-host of the Football Shootball podcast. In the first half, they give you some pop-culture recommendations to check out. And in the second half, they talk about their favourite Sports Movies. Karthik Iyer can be found on Instagram & Twitter: @iyerant Abbas, Abhineet &...

Comedy is an alien species of performing arts that Saishree barely understands. Listen to her get into the minds of the in-house comedians, Abbas and Antariksh and get to know comedy better. You can reach out to us at IVM podcasts - we're @ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can follow Abbas  @abbasmomin88 , Saishree  @panicsalad  and Antariksh  @antariksht  on Instagram. You can l...

Have you ever watched a movie and wished your love life was similar? Ever wanted to mimic a scene from a movie to please your significant other? Listen to Abbas, Antariksh and Saishree talk about how movies influence dating and relationships IRL! You can reach out to us at IVM podcasts - we're @ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can follow Abbas  @abbasmomin88 , Saishree  @panicsa...

Ever heard the saying 'Life Imitates Art'? Here we talk about parallel representations in popular culture that imitates what's currently going on in the world! What some pop culture parallels that you've seen recently? You can reach out to us at IVM podcasts - we're @ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can follow Abbas  @abbasmomin88 , Madhuri  @mad_ad13 , Rutika  @rutikayeolekar a...

In this episode, IVM staffers Abbas, Antariksh and Darus give their pop culture recommendations in the first half. In the second half,  SPOILER ALERT  they discuss Once Upon A Time in Hollywood and rate their top Tarantino movies. What about you? What are your top 5 Tarantino movies? You can reach out to us at IVM podcasts - we're @ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can follow Abb...

In this episode, IVM staffers Saishree, Antariksh, Radhika and debutante Jude give their pop culture recommendations in the first half. In the second half, they discuss what movie character they’d love to switch lives with. What about you? Which movie character would you want to switch lives with? You can reach out to us at IVM podcasts - we're @ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You...

In this episode, IVM staffers Abbas, Rutika and Antariksh give their pop culture recommendations in the first half. Rutika recommends a cool documentary, Antariksh a TV series, and Abbas recommends a music album from a band he adores. In the second half, they discuss book adaptations which they feel did not do justice to the source material. What about you? Which movie adaptations do you think did...

In this episode, IVM staffers Abbas, Saishree and debutante Rutika give their pop culture recommendations in the first half. In the second half, we are joined by Antariksh and discuss movie logic that wouldn't make sense in a real life. What are some examples of 'movie logic' that seem highly illogical to you? You can reach out to us at IVM podcasts, we're @ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram and Fa...

In this episode, IVM staffers Abbas, Saishree and debutante Antariksh give their pop culture recommendations in the first half ranging from edgy stand up comedy, Irish sitcoms to fashion on Youtube and in the second half discuss the pop culture they like to consume when it's raining outside. Listen to this episode to get some ideas on how to spend your time indoors while it pours outside. You can...

On this episode, IVM staffers Abbas, Alika, Saishree and Shlok discuss how necessary are the new live action remakes of classic Disney movies! Do the remakes of the epics do them any justice? Find out on this episode. You can reach out to us at IVM podcasts, we're @ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can follow Abbas  @abbasmomin88 , Alika  @capefoxalix , Shlok  @shlokchaturvedi  a...

On this episode, IVM staffers Abbas, Alika, Jaanam and our debutant Sharayu are in the studio to give out their recommendations and then discuss the new season of Stranger Things. Watch out though! This episode consists of spoilers. You can reach out to us at IVM podcasts, we're @ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can follow Abbas  @abbasmomin88 , Jaanam  @jaanamdewan , Alika  @ca...