The Bhandwagon Podcast

Rupinder Kaur is the award winning founder of AWMB (Asian Women Mean Business), a British Asian woman who has experienced and excelled in both corporate and entrepreneurial environments. Rupinder is passionate about helping Asian women unlock their silent strength to empower them to reach their full potential. AWMB help South Asian women shift from isolation and overwhelm to professional and perso...

A.S. kullar is a young, up-and-coming music producer from Birmingham.  He formally introduced himself to the scene this year with his debut EP, with vocals by Harry Pannu, titled “Grove Lane Tales”. However, his musical journey goes back a lot further than that and he has his roots in the foundations of UK Bhangra music. His latest release, “3AM”, is a Lo-Fi Hi-Hop flavour that expands upon the un...

Poli Tank is best described as the voice of UK Bhangra. His journey from growing up in Derby to travelling around the world, broadcasting and interviewing Panjabi Folk’s biggest artists, has seen him being a great servant to Panjabi art & culture. In 2022, Poli and the team, celebrated 40 years of BBC Radio Derby - Aaj Kal show, which to this day is still going strong. Poli gives a super rare...

Tarli Digital is one of the finest exports from West Bromwich, UK. In the early 2000s it would be rarity not to see him on the music circuit. Having worked with some of the greatest artists at the time and part of the “Moviebox” Boom, Tarli shares some of his experiences with us all in a rare interview. Life has recently been very difficult for Tarli and he kindly shares his story of beating Cance...

Bikram Singh emigrated from Panjab India, to Queens, New York when he was twelve years old. He quickly entered the local music scene, debuting his tracks at an open mic night in the city. Bikram Singh began exploring the boundaries between Punjabi folk lyricism and Asian Underground electronica, and he teamed up with New York's DJ Navdeep to record the underground hit "Aa Gayee".  Bikr...

Bhota Jagpal started his young music career when he first became a teenager. At the age of 16 he had produced iconic tracks such as ‘Dhola Veh Dhola’ and ‘Paar Linghade’. His next few years made him the icon of UK Bhangra with The Safri Boys. Bhota then became a part of the legendary B21, born from Handsworth, Birmingham and consisted of Bally, Bhota Jagpal & Jassi Sidhu. They became one of th...

The Jump Off is a playlist on the Bhandwagon Podcast with Ricky Bhandal where he discusses all the latest news, current events and Bhandwagon Topics! In this Episode! Property Guys Bullsh*t ✅  Change in the Regime Old & New ✅  Old Age ✅  Asteroid Armageddon ✅ Interest Rates ✅ Ego Charities ✅  Influencers ✅   Influencers ✅   & Much Much More!!!!! Bhandwagon Podcast Platform links  ...

Gurinder Singh Mann is a leading Sikh historian and heritage consultant based in Leicester who has for over 25 years prominently promoted Sikh History and Heritage in the UK and throughout the world. He is the author of three books, one of which is published with Oxford University Press. Gurinder has researched and discovered many Sikh artefacts linking to Anglo Sikh history. He has appeared on ra...

Juggy D has been at the top of his game for over two decades. He is one of the UKs best Panjabi musical exports and live acts. He made his breakthrough very early in his career culminating being Rishi Rich and Jay Sean. Juggy D has also appeared on numerous crossover singles with musicians such as Madonna, Ricky Martin Mary J Blige and Craig David. Juggy D's debut album,  ‘Juggy D’ , was relea...

Sardara Gill is a platinum selling Bhangra singer from Birmingham, West Midlands, England. He is a founding member of legendary band Apna Sangeet and past member of Bhujhangy Group. He has been singing and performing for over 40 years making him one of the longest performing acts of the modern era. One half of the dynamic duo of Apna Sangeet, Sardara Gill and KS Bhamra became quickly renowned for...

The Jump Off is a playlist on the Bhandwagon Podcast with Ricky Bhandal where he discusses all the latest news, current events and Bhandwagon Topics! In this Episode! Constructive Criticism ✅  The Next Prime Minister ✅  Old Age ✅  Kids On Holiday ✅ Commonwealth Games ✅ Botox ✅  Balwinder Safri ✅   & Much Much More!!!!! Bhandwagon Podcast Platform links   https://linktr.ee/RickyBhandal ...

Dr Gurpreet Kaur is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist who has successfully worked in the NHS since 2001 and in private practice. Working with clients of all ages and backgrounds, Gurpreet has gained invaluable experience helping people with a wide range of psychological difficulties. Dr Gurpreet Kaur has worked with people who have complex histories and severe and chronic mental health problems su...

Manika is a contemporary singer of Sikh "kirtan" music who personally funds all her projects whilst donating 100 percent of the revenue to charity (Kirtan for Causes) which has resulted in her building homes, providing medical care, food, financial support to families and prisoners languishing in jail often decades after their sentences. Manika is a musician, composer, film maker, story- t...

The Bhandwagon Podcast - Amar Singh - Ramblings Of A Sikh #55 Ramblings of a Sikh, is a history platform that explores Indian and Sikh history from homeland to diaspora, explored through various first and second hand historical resources and archival imagery. Amar Singh explores & shares the riches of South Asian and Sikh history to better understand the past for everyone interested and make i...

Tony Mullaney is a huge presence in the UK through his knowledge of the Drug & Alcohol Treatment system. His experience and expertise has helped many people through their recovery journey and rarely does he share his own.  Having known Tony for over 15 years, he has been a great help for me and has joined me on the podcast to share a little of his story In this Episode! Running away to London...

Waqas Saeed, also known as " Wax ", is a British Radio presenter and Comedian. He was born in Manchester and studied at the University of Bedfordshire. His ‘nearly career’ in making films was short lived after joining BBC Asian Network He created the character of ‘Wacky Waqas’ and interviewed the likes of Bollywood’s Jackie Shroff and Asian Glamour Models. He later adopted the name 'Wa...

Amo Hayer is one half of Kaos Productions based in the the U.K. Amo & Laki Hayer. Their musical journey began at an early age, playing Tabla in various Gurdwara's around the world and having a very keen interest in various instruments, Amo has become a self taught multi-instrument player and developed his music production and mixing skills over the past few years, enabling him to conceive...

Simon Dholi has been in the UK Bhangra scene for many decades as Dhol Player for some of the biggest bands and artists in the UK. Now, he has setup Simon Says which os a Bespoke Event Management Company. simonsaysbem@gmail.com   In this Episode! The Past Week ✅  Across The World over a weekend ✅  Singing Career✅  Jaz Dhami ✅ Touring With B21 ✅ The Live Band Scene ✅ Simon Says Event managemen...

Shani Dhanda is an award-winning disability specialist, listed as one of the UK's most influential disabled people.  As a keynote speaker and practitioner for inclusion across business, government, non-profit and wider society, Shani helps organisations break barriers and integrate inclusion into their business frameworks. Shani's style and approach are described as 'a winning combinat...

The Jump Off is a brand new playlist on the Bhandwagon Podcast with Ricky Bhandal where he discusses all the latest news, current events and Bhandwagon Topics! In this Episode! The Past Week ✅  School Shootings ✅  Sue Gray Report ✅  The Podcast Show ✅ Ray Liotta ✅ Sidhu Moose Wala ✅  Legacy ✅   & Much Much More!!!!! Bhandwagon Podcast Platform links   https://linktr.ee/RickyBhandal   Ad...

Ninder Johal is the owner of the Nachural Group of companies which include a recording company and an events company which established the Signature Awards and the Nachural Entrepreneurship Awards.   A serial entrepreneur, Ninder has been very active in the Black Country and was President of the Black Country Chamber of Commerce, and has been involved in many development and strategic boards acros...

Endometriosis can devastate the lives of not only those with the disease but also their families.  One in ten women and those assigned female at birth are living with endometriosis. That’s over 1.5 million who desperately need support and information to help them understand this chronic condition. Emma Cox is the Chief Exec of Endometriosis UK. Emma’s background is as strategic change management s...

The 25-year-old Sikh boxer, Dylan Cheema defeated Scott Melvin, Otis Lookman and finally Rylan Charlton to win the BOXXER Series lightweight tournament. After defeating all the three opponents, Dylan went on to create history, along with the title, he also won £40,000 prize money. The Coventry man is a former two-weight world kickboxing champion at lightweight and super lightweight and made his pr...

The Jump Off is a brand new playlist on the Bhandwagon Podcast where Ricky Bhandal & Prash Suthersan discuss all the latest news, current events and Bhandwagon Topics! In this Episode! Banter ✅  Gigs✅  Rip Off Merchants ✅  Tent Parties ✅ Social Media Reels ✅ Covid 19 ✅  Will Smith Slap ✅   & Much Much More!!!!! Bhandwagon Podcast Platform links   https://linktr.ee/RickyBhandal   Adv...

Born and raised in West London, Sunny comes from a strong cultured and religious background. Sunny has been involved in events since the age of 17 which included organising tours for Harbhajan Mann, Adnan Sami and is still involved in the events industry today with him being part of the Desi Beatz Team. His experience in events and his strong connection to Sikhi lead him to organising large scale...