Jest Business | Corporate Satire, Business Humour

I listened to Sundar Pichai with a dictionary… and still needed a translator. In this episode, I take on one of the most powerful voices in tech—CEO of Google—and break down what his AI, Gemini, and innovation talk actually means in plain English. From “multi-modal frontier models” to “AI platform shift,” I translate corporate jargon into something you and I can actually understand. Somewhere alon...

I was about to disrupt quick commerce… until the government ruined my plan. So naturally, I pivoted to starting an airline. In this episode of The Jest Business, I share my breakthrough ideas in airline pricing strategy - from business class upgrades without perks to finally monetising the middle seat in economy class. If you’ve ever been confused by airline ticket pricing, seat selection fees, an...

In this Episode, Paddy takes jabs at India’s underrated contribution to business culture: corporate jargon . The innovative Indian phrases that make emails shorter and meetings funnier. From “pre-pone” and “time-pass” to “do the needful”, this is a most polite roast of office culture and how Indian English makes corporate life more efficient (and entertaining). Let’s recognise it. Let’s celebrate...

Ever wondered how not to work with vendors…  In this episode, Paddy, a fresh faced vendor gives a masterclass in corporate villainy. The kind that makes procurement teams clap and finance departments weep with joy. From demanding epic-length proposals , to strategic ghosting , to stretching payment terms so far they enter the multiverse. This is a satirical look at how big companies squeeze suppli...

I almost built India’s fastest 8-minute delivery startup … and the Government shut it down before launch. In this episode, I walk you through my very real (and slightly ridiculous) journey into the Indian startup ecosystem , from spotting a “market gap” during paneer makhani prep to pitching venture capital investors who loved my plan to out-Blinkit Blinkit. We talk quick commerce , VC funding log...

Sorry to break it to you… but the most honest cover letter you’ve ever written is probably also the most unemployable one. In this episode, I talk about my long, painful relationship with cover letters—and how AI quietly ruined (and exposed) the whole hiring game. I walk you through my journey of watching recruiters, candidates, and algorithms outsmart each other in the modern job application circ...

I didn’t expect our guest to roast half the marketing industry… but wow, Prantik went for it. In this episode, Rahul and I sit down with the only man I know who’s been an employee, entrepreneur, investor… and still humble enough to call himself an “accidental founder.” We dive into why “digital transformation” is the most abused phrase in business, how agencies accidentally sabotage themselves, an...

How do you keep a straight face when a bank CEO tries to convince you that 3.8 million fake accounts were actually “proactively opened”? This episode had me and Paddy sitting across from “Rex Worthington II” - a man who genuinely believes perception is reality, fines are just a cost of doing business, and a $175M ad campaign can magically erase money-laundering allegations. From secret family nami...

What happens when a billionaire’s heir swaps balance sheets for a camera lens? In this episode of The Jest Business Podcast , Paddy and I sit down with Veeru Murugappan, founder of Coromandel Productions - and yes, part of that Murugappan family - to talk about the wild world of corporate video production. From getting scammed by a cameraman named Richard Sample (yes, really) to filming with Sachi...

What happens when greed walks into a boardroom wearing a suit? In this episode of the Jest Business Podcast, Paddy and I dig into the absurd side of corporate greed - from a baseball star who refused $12 million to bankers who call “ripping off clients” just another Tuesday. We throw in a few role plays, some sharp punchlines, and a lot of uncomfortable truths. If you love a good laugh with a side...

This founder skipped college, tried to buy Gemini, and claims to be building immortality! On this episode of The Jest Business, Paddy and I sit down with “Samrat Chakravarti,” the so-called serial entrepreneur behind EtherChain. He tells us how his startup plans to turn human memories into NFTs, why making losses is a badge of honour, and why he hires only people with no experience. From SPACs to...

Could the compliance training actually be the highlight of your week? In this episode of The Jest Business, we tackle conflict of interest, the kind of thing that usually shows up in compliance training slides no one reads. We turn it into a full-blown comedy workshop, complete with role plays, ridiculous scenarios, and a moral compass who takes himself way too seriously. From free tennis lessons...

What’s the most productive thing you’ve ever done… by email? In this episode, we go all-in on the “email extravaganza.” Not the useful stuff, but the real reasons corporate emails exist. From looking busy without working, to humble-bragging, to the fine art of CC’ing just the right people, we break down the hidden tactics everyone’s seen (and maybe used). We also share our top 10 ways to misuse em...

Why do we have 16 people on a Zoom call just to decide the font size on a slide? Rahul and I have both sat through too many of those meetings. The ones that go in circles, where nobody wants to decide, but everyone wants to be heard. So in this episode, we decided to break it down: why corporate decision-making feels like a slow dance in quicksand. We talk about the silent politics, the endless de...

Ever wondered why meetings always feel like a circus, but without the entertainment? In this episode, Rahul and I dive into the hilarious chaos of corporate meetings, role-playing six unforgettable characters who derail every discussion. From Hijack Hassan, who’s stuck in his past glories, to Checked-out Sheena, who's mentally on vacation, we capture exactly why meetings achieve nothing. As hosts...

Ever sat in an interview and thought, “What kind of question is that?” I’ve been there, and in this episode, Paddy and I break down two of the trickiest (and silliest) interview questions you’ll probably face. We role-play the wrong ways to answer them, then show you how to sound smart while saying almost nothing. We also share the sneaky phrases and safe motivators that can help you survive these...

Ever been in a meeting that felt like it would never end? Yeah, me too. In this episode, Rahul and I dive into the wild, weird world of corporate meetings—the ones that drag, the ones that go nowhere, and the ones that somehow still involve chanting mantras. Through a bunch of hilarious roleplays, we bring to life some of the most painfully familiar scenarios from our work lives. From “planning fo...

“Do you really believe in work-life balance—or just say you do?” I’ve always prided myself on juggling work and play like a pro. But in this episode of Jest Business , Paddy and I dig into the gap between what leaders say about balance... and what they actually do . Playing out a hilarious roleplay between a junior employee and a CEO who’s “always urgent,” we explore the hypocrisy behind late-nigh...

Ever met a leader so “humble” they practically tattoo it on their LinkedIn headline? In this episode, Paddy and I dive into the hilarious—and sometimes cringey—world of humility in leadership. We roleplay arrogant CEOs, swap LinkedIn horror stories, and break down why real humility has nothing to do with saying “humbled.” Inspired by a recent business event that left us blinking at the lack of sel...

Ever been asked, What’s your biggest weakness? and thought— how do I answer that without sounding useless or fake? In this episode of The Jest Business , we tackle one of the most annoyingly common interview questions, with all the seriousness it doesn't deserve. We share the worst ways to answer it, the best fake flaws that still land the job, and how to turn your overachieving into humble br...

Ever heard a CEO admit they messed up a strategy meeting—or confused market share theft with actual theft? Join us, Paddy and Rahul, as we ask the hard-hitting question: Can leaders take a joke… about themselves? From centipede moves to Southpaw manoeuvres, we dig into the absurd world of business jargon, one AI-powered buzzword at a time. So, if you've ever used ‘boil the ocean’ in a meeting, thi...