Vedant Akhauri

Let's Talk Media with Vedant Akhauri

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Let’s Talk Media is an interview podcast hosted by media professional and award-winning podcaster, Vedant Akhauri. Expect a blend of personal takes and in-depth interviews with filmmakers, writers, academics, and creators across film, TV, and the wider creative world - delivering real, unfiltered conversations about the craft, careers, and chaos behind making (and appreciating) media. Follow @letstalkmediava on Instagram. New episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays. Guest submissions open. Disclaimer: Guest opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect my views.

Author

Vedant Akhauri

Category

Arts

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Oprah with Meghan and Harry (ft. Holly Wilkinson) 12.03.2021

We analyze this bombshell interview, American News vs. British News coverage of Meghan Markle, colorism, disturbing parallels to Princess Diana, and the future of the British Monarch.

3 Idiots (ft. Himadri Seth) 06.03.2021

A discussion of India's STEM culture and Bollywood film, 3 Idiots. Statement from the guest: Himadri would like to introduce this podcast by questioning why she laughs so much in normal conversation

The 1980s (ft. Olivia Merryman) 27.02.2021

We discuss our favorite 80s Media, the spike in 80s nostalgia, 80s commercialism, John Hughes' influence on the MCU, and how future media will portray the 2010s (i.e Mustaches and What Will The Fox Say?)

Studio Ghibli: Part 1 (ft. Richard Ramos) 20.02.2021

We discuss the films and legacy of Hayao Miyazaki, best known for co-founding Studio Ghibli. Films discussed: Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Howl's Moving Castle, and The Wind Rises. Original episode title: Hayao Miyazaki (ft. Richard Ramos).

Six Seasons and a Movie: Why 'Community' is the Ultimate College Sitcom (ft. Tarini Venkat) 13.02.2021

Welcome back to Let's Talk Media ! In this episode of the media analysis show, host Vedant Akhauri is joined by film and TV writing major Tarini Venkat to unpack the chaotic, genre-bending brilliance of the cult-classic sitcom, Community . While most teen shows focus on high school, Vedant and Tarini analyze why Community succeeds by focusing on a deeply flawed, highly diverse college study gr...

The Stigma Towards Aging Women (ft. Dasha Charapko) 06.02.2021

How society treats aging women in witchcraft, anti-aging commercials, television shows; and calls them girls in superhero media and society.

Euphoria (ft. Jessica Cook) 30.01.2021

We discuss Euphoria Season 1, the two specials, and our predictions for Season 2

Lost Media (ft. Clayton Davis) 23.01.2021

Lost Media: A Day with SpongeBob SquarePants, Sesame Street, Lost Pilots, Doraemon, and more.

iCarly Revival: First Thoughts 10.12.2020

My initial thoughts on iCarly returning to Paramount+ in 2021.  Disclaimer: The serious plot-point is a mere theory on Twitter, not from the actual show.

Post-Election News, Thanksgiving, Remote Finals (ft. Dasha Charapko) 21.11.2020

Our long awaiting of the 2020 Election results, how to recharge during Thanksgiving Break, prepare for Remote Finals, and caring for yourself during the COVID-19 pandemic. Season 1 Finale. New episodes in Spring 2021.

The Fantasy Genre (ft. Dominick Cura) 14.11.2020

Why there aren't many good fantasy films anymore

Horror Films: Best and Worst (ft. Fareeha Abrar and Antonio Ferme) 31.10.2020

We share our best and worst horror films

Student Film During COVID-19 (ft. Owen Paiva) 24.10.2020

A PSU Student describes his filmmaking during the COVID-19 pandemic

My 5 Favorite Shows 17.10.2020

Five shows that I absolutely recommend!

Spider-Man (ft. Erin Traut) 10.10.2020

Analysis of all Spider-Man films, our favorite Spider-Man, and Rumors of Tobey Maguire's return

Black Representation (ft. Beja Birch) 03.10.2020

Beja is a Black Television-Radio freshman at Ithaca College. We discuss the Best/Worst Examples of Black representation, the removal of Gone with The Wind and 30 Rock Episodes, the casting Black voice actors for Cleveland Brown and Missy (Big Mouth), and the coverage of Black Lives Matter.

Ithaca College Fanfiction 😳 (ft. Chloe Landau) 26.09.2020

IC Alum, Chloe Landau, compiles a spreadsheet of fanfiction set at Ithaca College. 

How Streaming Beats Indian Cable 19.09.2020

How streaming beats Indian cable in terms of convenience, accessibility, and mature content. Disclaimer: My arguments here are statistically and theory-based. Please take the contents of this episode with a grain of salt.

Working on Mrs. Maisel (ft. Elena DeLuccia) 12.09.2020

Elena DeLuccia is an Assistant Production Coordinator for "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel." She answers behind-the-scenes questions for this Amazon Prime show. Opportunity Walks Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

TikTok (ft. Corey Laisure) 05.09.2020

TikTok culture, impact on impressionable minds, and possible U.S ban

AGT: Season 15 (ft. Emily Hung) 29.08.2020

Emily describes her virtual audience experience on America's Got Talent; we share our thoughts on the Quarterfinals for Season 15 Song Credit: Lightless Dawn by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3982-lightless-dawn/  License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Newbsspark: A New Social Media Platform 22.08.2020

An interview with Co-Founders, Anna Makris and Nikola Matic.

Indian Media and Fair Skin (ft. Himadri Seth) 15.08.2020

Indian Media's obsession with fair skin in Fair and Lovely, Bollywood films and songs, matrimonial sites, and advertisements. Song Credit: Chaos by Gunnar Olsen

Acting (ft. Collin O' Neill) 08.08.2020

Aspiring actor, Collin 'O Neill, discusses his experiences, advice, and acting during the COVID-19 pandemic. Song Credit: Shattered Illusions by PUREvil

Social Media Distancing (ft. Matt Feiler) 01.08.2020

Matt shares his experiences with unplugging from social media during the Jewish Sabbath and why it's important sometimes Signal to Noise by Scott Buckley - www.scottbuckley.com.au

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