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GVRNZ & Halima discuss Stormzy's new music, which makes reference to criticism he faced from pro-Palestinians after collaborating with McDonald's earlier this year. They also delve into PM Keir Starmer's new migration policies, the latest from the recent India-Pakistan conflict and more...

GVRNZ & Halima discuss the latter's new brother-in-law's antics, the death of Pope Francis, 100 men vs 1 gorilla, and the rising tensions between India and Pakistan following the recent Kashmir attack.

GVRNZ chats with up-and-coming artist Amani Lia about her brand new 90s/00s-inspired debut EP 'The Back Up.'

GVRNZ and Halima delve into the latest news and trending topics from the past week, including the UK Supreme Court's ruling on the definition of a "woman" in the 2010 Equality Act, the first all-female trip to space featuring Katy Perry, and the concept of white people travelling to South Asian countries purely for the purpose of capturing poverty-related content.

GVRNZ and Halima cover the latest news and trending topics from the past week, including Mickey Rourke making homophobic and misogynistic remarks towards JoJo Siwa, Israel detaining and deporting two Labour MPs, and the increased focus in young men on attaining significant wealth.

GVRNZ and Halima discuss the positives and negatives of South Asian representation in social media this week, i.e. the cultural problem of so many young British Asians driving recklessly, and the generosity of desi grandparents.

GVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss the latest trending news and topics including the New York State passing a resolution recognising the 1984 Sikh Genocide, Rachel Reeves accepting free Sabrina Carpenter tickets, new charges against Andrew Tate from his ex-partner, and Just Stop Oil actually stopping oil?!!.....

GVRNZ and Halima cover the latest news and trending topics from the past week, including Netflix limited series 'Adolescence,' Labour's proposed welfare cuts, and Israel's resumption of genocide upon the Palestinian people in Gaza.

GVRNZ and Simran have a gym-heavy episode as the latter approaches the end of her 75 hard challenge. They discuss Lizzo's recent weight-loss and whether those in the public eye have an obligation to be completely transparent when it comes to dramatic change in body image, as well as the recent controversy surrounding The Girls Spot, a new women-only gym set to open after years of planning, that ha...

GVRNZ, Halima & Simran spend International Women's Day 2025 recounting all the misogynistic things that have happened in the UK over the past week, including the barring of women from iftar at a mosque in Oxford during the month of Ramadan. They also discuss 'No Other Land' winning an Oscar, Alexander Armstrong's recent Telegraph piece, and conspiracy theories surrounding King Charles revertin...

GVRNZ discusses his recent trip to India with Halima and Simran, and the experience of keeping up to date with the Eastenders 40th Anniversary week (RIP Martin). They also delve into the latest from the South Asian subcontinent, including Sheikh Hasina's claim she will return to Bangladesh and a Wall Street Journal article comparing the Israeli genocide of Palestinians to the Partition of India...

GVRNZ and Simran recap the former's recent trip to the States, discussing the best and worst of the country in comparison to Bad Vibes Island. They also delve into the latest news and trending topics, including the outcome of the Sam Kerr trial, bulldozer justice in India, Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl half time show performance, and the death of the Duolingo owl.

GVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss the latest news and trending topics from the last week, including Trump and Musk's most recent shenanigans in the US, a number of incidents in Pakistan, the Weeknd's new album, and the recently viral clip, "Montoya, por favor!"

In the first EVER Mango Masala episode to feature only Halima & Simran, they have some girlie chats, including Halima's recent success on TikTok and whether they prefer the stay at home wife or working woman life. They also delve into the topic of migration and the unspoken sadness that comes with uprooting family roots.

GVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss news from the past week including Trump's inauguration and Elon Musk's interesting hand gesture, as well as the latest from Palestine.

Simran is back as her and GVRNZ discuss her progress with the 75 hard challenge, Bad Bunny's new album and the news of a Gaza ceasefire agreement by Israel and Hamas.

GVRNZ and Halima recap the latest news from the past week, including the LA wildfires, Labour's recent AI TikTok blunder, Mark Zuckerburg's announcement regarding Facebook & Instagram, Sara Sharif's father being attacked in prison, and Andrew Tate launching his own British political party, 'BRUV.'

GVRNZ and Halima kick off 2025 with discussions on Elon Musk's backing of Tommy Robinson & Reform UK on Twitter with a disproportionate focus on grooming gangs containing members of South Asian origin, as well as Diljit Dosanjh's meeting with PM Modi in India.

In their final episode of the year, GVRNZ, Halima & Simran reflect on the past year, as well as discussing the stopping and questioning of British Sikhs about their views on India at UK airports, and the history of the Manchester 10 in light of their upcoming appeal.

GVRNZ and Halima delve into the latest from Bad Vibes Island, including allegations of medical misinformation spreading against Diary of a CEO's Steven Bartlett, racist remarks by Baroness Meyer, allegations of sexual misconduct against MasterChef's Greg Wallace, the latest version of the problematic 'Do They Know It's Christmas' by BandAid, and more really positive things...

GVRNZ, Halima & Simran celebrate 4 years of Mango Masala! They also discuss the new assisted dying bill in the UK, Spotify Wrapped, using AI, an influx of white people celebrating brown culture on TikTok and more...

GVRNZ chats with Saloni about her brand new EP 'Rani,' its creation process and what's to come...

GVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss the latest news and trending topics from the past week, including UK farmer protests, the ICC issuing arrest warrants for Israeli leaders, Kendrick Lamar's surprise album and more...

GVRNZ and Halima discuss the latest trending topics from the past week, including Māori MPs performing the Haka in New Zealand parliament in protest, Donald Trump's new presidential appointments, classism at Edinburgh University, the return of Wagatha Christie drama and more...

GVRNZ, Halima and Simran debrief following the outcome of the US election, as well as discussing Bonnie Blue, unrest amongst South Asians in Canada, the Royal family charging millions in rent to public bodies and more...