Odd Stories

Today, we dive into the mischievous world of a girl whose love for cinema knew no bounds. In this episode, we explore the hilarious and ingenious tricks she played on her unsuspecting grandparents just to get that extra hour of TV time.  Tune in to discover a cinephile's childhood antics. Get ready for a trip down memory lane, filled with movie magic and plenty of laughter. Also, if you have a sto...

Welcome to another episode where we bring you a heartwarming pride tale.  This one is empowering & affectionate- we’re not going to say much because we don’t really know how to write a description for a story so great. So just start listening to it already. Also, if you have a story that you’d like the world to hear, then reach out to us at collaborations@audstory.com or DM us @audstory on Instagr...

Tune in to this captivating episode as Ankit Bhuptani, a proud Indian gay man, shares his personal journey of self-discovery and acceptance while navigating through a society that often dismisses sexual orientation as a mere Western import.  With wit and charm, Ankit takes us through his childhood experiences that played a huge role in discovering his sexuality. Find out what they are by listening...

These two are the luckiest people ever. From casual friends, to best friends, to business partners! Dreamy, isn’t it?  Listen to the full story to find out how they became friends in the first place.  Also, if you have a story that you’d like the world to hear, then reach out to us at collaborations@audstory.com or DM us @audstory on Instagram.  And hey, if you found this interesting don’t forget...

This episode is going to turn some of y’all into Alexis and make you go “Ew David!”. Join the club if you’re someone who feels nauseous every time you have to go enter the Science Lab! I mean we’ve all been there at least once during our school life, so most of you might find this one relatable too.  Go listen to the full story to find out what we’re talking about! Also, if you have a story that y...

Story about exploring a new country with your best friend? We've got you! Meet Iowa & Sasha, two students from France, who just graduated and are now exploring India. Listen to the full episode to find out the story behind how they ended up in India. Also, if you have a story that you’d like the world to hear, then reach out to us at collaborations@audstory.com or DM us @audstory on Instagram.  An...

Join us for an adrenaline-packed episode as we dive headfirst into the thrilling world of water rappelling. In this episode, Shaveena sets out on an unforgettable adventure, ready to experience the rush of a lifetime. Little does she know that destiny has a thrilling twist in store for her!  Also, this story is your reminder to go do all the crazy adventurous things in life cause YOLO! Also, if yo...

Well, we’re back with everyone’s favorite trope- best friends to lovers. Turning your friendship into a relationship can only end up being the best thing or the worst thing. Luckily for these guys, it ended up being the former one. This one’s a cute & warm tale of love, so listen to it and you might wanna share it with your best friend as well.  Also, if you have a story that you’d like the world...

They say loving isn’t for the weak, and this story is an example of exactly that.  Love isn’t always reciprocated and to still keep loving someone after that, maybe that is what true love really is- loving without really expecting anything in return. We haven’t heard a more beautiful yet sad love story. Nobody should miss this one, go listen to the full episode right away.  Also, if you have a sto...

Here’s a story of two best friends on one hell of a memorable trip to Phuket. The story goes from planning a surprise trip for your bestie to sending her an Insurance Policy for Liver Cancer to almost being arrested in Phuket.  Phew, sounds fun right? Well, go listen to the entire story by tapping the play button. Also, if you have a story that you’d like the world to hear, then reach out to us at...

We all lead busy lives and are always running after something or the other to bring us happiness.  In this story, Shraddha teaches us how to slow down and look up from our devices because there’s so much joy in the smallest things around us. All of us need to hear this story and start enjoying our life at every chance we get, so go tap the play button right away. Also, if you have a story that you...

Meet Rahul, who faced a rock 'n' roll nightmare just hours before the biggest gig of his career! Tune in to be blown away by this remarkable journey of music, determination, and the power of the human spirit.  Also, if you have a story that you’d like the world to hear, then reach out to us at collaborations@audstory.com or DM us @audstory on Instagram.  And hey, if you found this interesting don’...

It feels like the easiest thing to date your best friend but that comes with it's own repercussions. This is one such story that we hope you never get to live because nothing comes closer to the heartbreak of losing your bestfriend. Go listen to the full episode and if you've been in such a place before with someone, do share it with them. Also, if you have a story that you’d like the world to hea...

How often do we find ourselves pretending to be someone else just to be accepted by society? But hey, it’s 2023, the world is changing and becoming a better place for everyone.  This pride month, allow yourself to be what you want and let the real you shine.  And listening to this episode will inspire you to do exactly that, so go listen to it right away. Also, if you have a story that you’d like...

We're about to introduce you to three BFFs who redefine friendship goals for all of us! This story is going to make you wanna plan a tattoo date with your friends! So go listen to this episode right away and share it with your friends to remind them to get a tattoo with you! Also, if you have a story that you’d like the world to hear, then reach out to us at collaborations@audstory.com or DM us @a...

These guys from Germany, are literally goals here! They’ve been going around traveling from one country to another- wait, that sounds like my dream job?? And to do this with your significant other? Just goals. We met them on Bandstand and were amused by the experiences they’ve had in India so far! Would you like to know? Well go listen to the full episode right away. Also, if you have a story that...

TapOnn X Odd Stories- A Collaboration. They say the best ideas come to us in the shower but in this story, Dhruv found his best idea at a bhelpuri wala on Chowpatty.  Meet Dhruv Jolly, founder of TapOnn Digital, who is here to share a story of how he brought TapOnn to life, which is a networking platform that enables users to share their personal and professional information with just a single tap...

This girl who came to Mumbai, hoping to find something serious and finding her “One True Love”, instead got tangled in Mumbai’s hookup culture. I mean who can blame her for ranting about this? She did spill some facts here! This is a short but relatable one, so go tap the play button right away. Also, if you have a story that you’d like to share with the world, then reach out to us at collaboratio...

Ep 25: Beyond Corporate Jobs A few good things came out of the pandemic- people got more creative, explored their hobbies, and started following their own dreams.  Such is Sampark’s story, where he finally gathered the courage to let go of his cushioned 9-5 job amidst the lockdown and started something of his own to become a LinkedIn Creator.  This is a super inspiring one for everyone who wants t...

We know what you’re thinking- one more drunk story?? But we can’t help it because wherever we go people always have a drunk story to share and you guys definitely seem to love it. So here’s another one. This is a story where Megha and her friends decided to go on a road trip post partying- sounds like a bad idea right?  But well they did and it did not turn out well. So go listen to this episode a...

When you live in a hostel, you don’t fear your parents, you only fear your warden If you’ve ever stayed in a hostel you know exactly what I’m talking about. The fear of getting caught by the warden for doing something as simple as staying up after the lights go off? Only happens in a hostel! This is a story where the newcomers clearly underestimated their warden and what happened next? Listen to t...

We’re not sure if this is a story or just a bunch of girls ranting, but whatever it is, you’re about to like it and relate to it! This high-school drama is going to remind you of your frenemies. You know that one person who pretends to everybody’s friend but isn’t really anybody’s?  We know you have a name in your head already, so listen to this episode and share it with your friends and frenemies...

There is so much happening in this episode that we don’t know how to write this description. These guys took a leave from their hostel to have a fun night with their friends but instead the events of their night went like- not finding a club to go clubbing, being shooed away from Bandstand at midnight, running after a taxi in the middle of the night, and sleeping on the station. It was a long nigh...

Ever partied so hard that you weren’t even left with money to go back home? Meet these high-school Switzerland kids who went partying in Geneva- sounds boujee right? Well, what happened with them after wasn’t so boujee. Wondering what happened? Only one way to find out. Listen to this episode and share it with your party friends to remind them to never make such a mistake as these guys. If you hav...

I think we can all agree that our parents have different ways of saying “I love you” to us! Our moms forcing us to have that one extra roti everyday, our dads buying expensive things for us which he wouldn't ever for himself.  This is one such story of a cute father-daughter duo but we don’t want to share much here and ruin the story for you. But one thing’s for sure- this one’s gonna make you go...