IVM Pop

On this week's episode of IVM Likes we're joined by Sharanya, Joshua and Abbas. In our recommendation round Josh recommends a Malayalam Crime Drama film (which he calls his 'regional quota'), Abbas recommends a podcast episode that explores doing comedy under a strict regime, and Sharanya recommends the ultimate 'woke stoner comedy' TV show. In the discussion round the three of them discuss when r...

In this week's episode of IVM Likes join Sharanya, Navin and Joshua in the studio. In our recommendation round Navin recommends a TV show about old friends reconnecting, Josh recommends a movie that's a tense thriller about an escape and Sharanya recommends a fascinating podcast that explores things hidden in plain sight. In the second round the three of them discuss if A-list Bollywood celebritie...

On this week's episode of IVM Likes we're joined by producers Sharanya, Navin and Abbas. In our recommendation round Navin recommends a new podcast by one of his favourite comedians, Abbas recommends a documentary about the creator of a beloved superhero and Sharanya recommends a rom-com TV show that provides all the fuzzy feels. In our second segment we are discussing spoilers, whether we live in...

In this week's episode of IVM Likes join our producers Sharanya, Joshua and debutante Priyanka. In our recommendation round Joshua recommends a fun British TV game show that's a mash-up of two formats, Priyanka recommends a book that exposes the underbelly of online bullying and Sharanya recommends an adventure movie that questions the meat industry. In the second half we bring back our 'IVM Fight...

On this week's episode of IVM Likes we are joined in the studio by Sharanya, Navin and Abbas. In our recommendation round Abbas recommends a movie that's an intimate portrayal of a popular American president's college years, Navin recommends a funny TV show about women's wrestling and Sharanya recommends a non-fiction book that deals with the nature of shaming on social media. In our second segmen...

NOTE: This is the revised version of episode 24 as the previous one had a segment missing. On this week's episode of IVM Likes we're in the studio with Mae, Amit and Sharanya. In our recommendation round Amit recommends a politically aware sitcom, Sharanya recommends a thrilling novel that can be read over the weekend, and Mae recommends a heartwarming film directed by a French auteur director. In...

On this week's IVM Likes we have Sharanya, Joshua and Abbas in the studio. For the recommendation round Joshua recommends a book about assessing and analyzing history through the ages, Abbas recommends a documentary about a talented but unknown photographer and Sharanya recommends a recently concluded TV show which questions our relationship with humanity and existence. In our second segment Alika...

In this week's episode of IVM Likes Sharanya returns to the studio along with the Thomas twins (Mae and Joshua). In our first half Mae recommends a music podcast that gives in-depth analysis and criticisms, Josh recommends a film that's part sci-fi, part high school rom-com by an auteur director, and Sharanya recommends a workplace comedy that's her comfort show. In the second segment the three of...

On this week's episode we have Navin, Alika and Joshua in the studio. In our recommendation round Josh recommends a thrilling Alien invasion movie, Alika recommends a visually stunning animated mini-series and Navin recommends a riveting novel that questions human nature. In the second segment the three of them discuss books and films that really scared them as kids (and in Navin's case still scar...

In this week's episode of IVM Likes we have Navin, Abbas and Joshua in the studio. In our recommendation round Josh recommends a Malayalam gangster film that is aesthetically shot, Abbas recommends a book about a terrorist attack on a holy shrine, and Navin talks about a Netflix series that's a murder mystery exposing the hypocrisies of the Catholic church. In our second segment the three of them...

In this week's episode of IVM Likes Sharanya, Abbas and Navin return to the studio. In our recommendations segment Abbas recommends a YouTube channel about film appreciation and analysis, Navin recommends a long running comedy centric podcast, and Sharanya recommends a web series that makes light of struggling actors. In our discussion segment the three of them discuss the pros and cons of revival...

On this week's episode of IVM Likes we have Sharanya, Navin and Abbas in the studio along with Josh who makes an appearance in the second half. In our round of recommendations Navin recommends a book that looks at the sexual evolution in the middle east, Abbas recommends a film that explores the trials and tribulations of being an artist and Sharanya recommends a hilarious podcast about reading ba...

In this week's episode of IVM Likes, Sharanya returns, so does Amit and Abbas remains where he was. In our round of recommendations Abbas recommends a documentary film which uses unique imagery to tell a tragic story, Amit recommends an epic fantasy novel (yes another one!) with badass characters and a breakneck pace, and Sharanya recommends a socially relevant TV show which deals with issues of r...

On this week's IVM Likes we have Navin, Alika and Abbas in the studio. In our round of recommendations Alika recommends a comic book based on a character made famous by the Marvel movies, Abbas recommends a TV show that reminds him of the adventure books he read as a kid and Navin recommends a sci-fi thriller film that plays around with the idea of dimensions. Since the show was recorded on May th...

On this week's episode of IVM Likes we're joined in the studio by Mae, Navin and special guest Peter Abraham, the man with the dulcet tones. Listen in as Navin recommends a fun road movie that makes a statement about the LGBT community, Peter recommends a thrilling espionage TV mini-series, and Mae recommends an intriguing travel book. Later on the three of them talk about feel-good stuff that the...

This week on IVM Likes we have Sharanya, Navin and Joshua in the studio. In our round of recommendations Navin recommends a TV show that despite being a spin-off has an identity of it's own, Josh recommends a book about the influential thinkers of Asia, and Sharanya recommends a comedy film that questions the political correctness of politicians. Later on the three of them discuss movie trailers t...

On this week's episode of IVM Likes we have Sharanya, Josh and Abbas in the studio. In our round of recommendations Josh, recommends a riveting book about the Maoist movement in Bastar, Abbas recommends a horror comedy film with an erotic title, and Sharanya recommends a TV mini-series with a stellar star cast and intriguing backstories. In our second session we discuss what would be an ideal film...

In this week's episode of IVM Likes we have Sharanya, Navin and Alika in the studio. In our round of recommendations Navin recommends a thrilling anime TV series, Alika recommends a book anthology including stories from the who's who of fantasy and sci-fi, and Sharanya recommends a fascinating new investigative podcast. Later on the three of them discuss about real things they were inspired to do...

On this episode of IVM Likes we have Mae, Amit and Sharanya in the studio. In our round of recommendations Mae recommends a gritty French flick that's been all the rage at film festivals, Amit recommends a series of fantasy books (who's surprised?) that are witty and adventurous, and Sharanya recommends a polarizing TV show based on a series of beloved comic books for teenagers. Later on the three...

On this week's episode of IVM Likes Mae recommends a British sitcom that's as funny as it is dark, Abbas recommends a documentary that explores the love-hate relationship between a creator of art and his fandom, and Sharanya recommends a novel that looks at the conflict between electronic and print books. Later on, egged on by the recent news of Breaking Bad being re-edited into a 2 hour movie the...

On this week's episode of IVM Likes Sharanya, Navin and Joshua return (did they ever leave?) to recommend a book Navin read in school that has stayed with him, a slasher film with a twist from Joshua, and an emotional TV show that has Sharanya hooked. Later on the three of them have a discussion about their favourite documentaries and what entices them about non-fiction. You can follow IVM Likes o...

On this week's episode of IVM Likes Navin recommends a sci-fi film he thinks is a cult classic in the making, Joshua recommends a genre bending "bio-punk" TV show and Sharanya recommends a dystopian Booker prize winning novel which seems pretty close to reality already. Later, they discuss their favourite stand-up comedy specials and what constitutes a "troll comedian". You can follow IVM Likes on...

On international Women's Day the women of IVM--Mae, Sharanya, Alika, Shraddha and Kavita-- recommend their pop culture picks for you. Not only that, to make it extra special all of their recommendations are either created by women or feature women prominently. Indie music EP's, at TV show about african american women, a serene video game and a movie that served as an apology on this "Ladies Specia...

On this week's episode of IVM Likes Mae returns to recommend a poignant documentary about India's first female taxi driver, Amit recommends a fantasy book series featuring a private eye wizard, and Sharanya recommends an Australian TV show that tackles serious themes in a funny way. Later on the three of them discuss their 'Pop culture black holes' - stuff that's extremely famous that they complet...

In this week's episode of IVM Likes Sharanya recommends a dark comedy set in an alternate reality, Abbas recommends a thrilling book by a master novelist and Amit vehemently defends his TV show recommendation in the face of adversity. Later on the three of them talk about films, shows and books that they have consumed over and over again to a sickening degree, and what exactly makes them re-visit...