WIT Talks - A Malayalam Standup Comedy Podcast!

After a short break, Rinshad Kuruniyan, John Joe, and Mahadevan A R are back behind the microphones as WIT Talks enters Season 3! 🚀The original plan for Season 2 was to bring in a long list of guests, but life had other plans. Between organizing and performing standup comedy shows across cities, growing the live comedy scene, and juggling their own careers, the season took a different route. Anee...

This episode is a dream come true for the WIT gang! Rinshad Kuruniyan, Aneez M Latheef, and John Joe welcome one of their favorite filmmakers —Abrid Shine, the mind behind iconic Malayalam films like 1983, Action Hero Biju, Poomaram, Kung Fu Master, Mahaveeryar and now - SPA. Originally planned as a conversation to promote his latest theatrical release - SPA, the episode quickly turns into a full-...

In this episode - Rinshad Kuruniyan, John Joe, and Mahadevan A R attempt something new - talking about current affairs. The only problem? The episode is coming out a couple of weeks later! 😅 Hence the perfectly fitting title: "ചൂടാറിയ വാർത്തകൾ". With their trademark honesty, the trio admit they’re simply trying to keep the podcast alive and interesting by diving into the news cycle - even if the...

In this episode, Rinshad Kuruniyan, Deepak Mohan, and Mahadevan A R sit down to unpack one of the most layered topics yet — Confidence & Insecurities . Deepak walks in fully prepared with a theory from Sigmund Freud (and tries to information-dump it before he forgets it 😂). The trio break down Freud’s ideas and connect them to their own psychology on stage — what confidence really feels like...

Deepak Mohan is BACK! 💥 After missing a few weeks into Season 2, Deepak joins John Joe and Rinshad Kuruniyan and the gang wastes no time diving straight into why he disappeared. Turns out corporate life is a pressure cooker — Deepak’s gunning for a promotion while his boss is doing the same, and the stress is flowing down the ladder. He’s here to vent… and we’re here for it. 😅 Then comes some bi...

For the first time ever, WIT Talks steps into the political arena! Hosts Mahadevan A R, John Joe, and Aneez M Latheef sit down with Shibu Baby John - currently the State Secretary of the Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP), Kerala. Shibu Baby John is a prominent political figure in Kerala and the son of veteran leader Baby John. A former MLA and Labour Minister of Kerala, he has balanced both poli...

Men’s Commission, Mob Mentality & Modern Society In this free-flowing, 90-minute blink-and-you-miss-it episode of  WIT Talks ,  Aneez M Latheef ,  Rinshad Kuruniyan , and  John Joe  sit down to unpack a topic that’s been all over the news —  the demand for a Men’s Commission . With no scripts and zero filters, the trio freestyles their opinions, examining the issue from multiple angles while q...

In this mind-bending episode of WIT Talks, Rinshad Kuruniyan, John Joe, and Aneez M Latheef welcome the brilliant Indian Mentalist Nipin Niravath — and for the first time ever, the podcast opens with live mentalism tricks that leave the hosts absolutely stunned! 🤯 Once the jaws are picked up from the floor, the conversation flows into the fascinating world of mentalism — what it really is, how it...

In this episode of WIT Talks, we sit down with director Nadirshah and actor-writer Vishnu Unnikrishnan for a candid, funny, and insightful conversation ahead of their upcoming Malayalam movie Magic Mushroom. From mimicry stages and child-artist beginnings to writing blockbuster comedies and directing big films — this episode dives deep into: - The evolution of comedy in Malayalam cinema - Writing...

In this inspiring and free-flowing episode of WIT Talks, Rinshad Kuruniyan, John Joe, and Aneez M Latheef host the multi-faceted Abhilash Pillai — writer, actor, and producer — for what turns out to be a no-filters masterclass on surviving and thriving in the Malayalam film industry. Abhilash opens up about a deeply cinematic life journey driven by passion from a young age, delayed by responsibili...

Season 2 Begins with a Bang! After a well-earned break, WIT Talks is back — and we’re kicking off Season 2 with the most-requested collab ever 🔥 featuring the OG Malayalam podcast gang from Trivandrum, OldSkool Boyz! With 400+ episodes under their belt, OSB sits down with Rinshad Kuruniyan, John Joe, and Deepak Mohan to swap stories, compare journeys, and realize that both teams pretty much frees...

🎉 EPISODE 101 – WIT TALKS LIVE | The Audience Takes Over! 🎙️We did it again — but this time, bigger, louder, and hilariously unfiltered! Our 3rd WIT Talks Live Show celebrates the 101st episode of your favorite Malayalam comedy talk show, and this time, the real stars were YOU — our fans! ❤️What was supposed to be a one-hour show turned into a 2.5-hour chaos-fest of laughter, debates, and pure co...

It’s the 100th episode of WIT Talks! 💯 The gang — Rinshad Kuruniyan, Aneez M Latheef, Deepak Mohan, and John Joe — sit down to celebrate this milestone the only way they know how: with unfiltered laughter, wild stories, and a topic that’s close to (most of) their hearts — PETS! 🐶🐱 From adorable beginnings to rabid detours (literally), the episode is a riot of personal pet stories, hilarious con...

In Episode 99, WIT Talks once again proves that John Joe has friends in every imaginable circle 😂 — this time, he brings in his friend from the business world, Manoj, a serial entrepreneur with an unshakable passion for building brands and creating value for society. Joining him are the usual suspects — Rinshad Kuruniyan, Deepak Mohan, and Aneez M Latheef — and together they deliver an episode th...

In Episode 98, WIT Talks welcomes not one but two amazing guests — our returning favourite Hakim Shajahan and, for the first time ever, an actress on the show — Nikhila Vimal!🎬 The duo join hosts John Joe, Deepak Mohan, and Aneez M Latheef to talk (and laugh) about their upcoming movie Pennu Case (2025), releasing in theatres this November. This episode is a riot of fun, honesty, and reflection —...

In Episode 97, Rinshad Kuruniyan, Deepak Mohan, Aneez M Latheef, and John Joe sit down to figure out what to even talk about — and end up diving into life updates, chaos, and comedy as always! 😄 Rinshad shares how he’s finally setting some boundaries with visitors at home, Deepak opens up about his evolving standup journey, Aneez talks about his dream to live life completely on his own terms, and...

In Episode 96, John Joe, Deepak Mohan, and Aneez M Latheef — with Rinshad Kuruniyan working his magic behind the camera — welcome the director of the blockbuster multilingual film Balti (2025), Unni Sivalingam, and actor Shiva Hariharan! Shiva becomes the first-ever guest to make a comeback on WIT Talks, and being John’s classmate from ActLab (and now a successful actor while John’s still chasing...

In Episode 95, Rinshad Kuruniyan, Deepak Mohan, Aneez M Latheef, and John Joe kick things off with a fun karaoke session before deciding the day’s topic through a game of Rock-Paper-Scissors. Deepak wins but passes the choice to John, who picks the much-requested sequel — IIT Stories Part 2! Deepak and Rinshad share hilarious and nostalgic tales from their IIT Madras days in the early 2010s, givin...

In Episode 94, Aneez M Latheef, Deepak Mohan, Mahadevan A R, and John Joe dive into the hilarious contrasts between life in your 20s and 30s — basically, a Gen Z vs Millennial face-off! With Mahadevan soaking in wisdom about what’s to come and the others sharing funny, relatable stories of when age really started to show, the group reflects on maturity, shifting family roles, and the quirks of gro...

In this episode, Deepak Mohan gets real about his 5-year-long therapy journey – the ups, the downs, the rejections that led him there, and even a suspicious psychiatrist who the gang hilariously suspects might have been a drug peddler. 😅 Joining him are Rinshad Kuruniyan, John Joe, and Aneez M Latheef who bring in their trademark banter and counterpoints. Deepak, the group’s only therapy advocate...

Rinshad Kuruniyan, Deepak Mohan, and Aneez M Latheef sit down for a candid conversation on a topic most men shy away from – Male Insecurities. From financial struggles to physical appearance, emotional vulnerability to sexual insecurities – nothing is off the table. What begins as a serious heart-to-heart soon spirals into laughter when the gang dives into the sexual insecurities part, leading to...

Rinshad Kuruniyan, John Joe, Aneez M Latheef, and Deepak Mohan sit down to break down the Onam 2025 movie releases – Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra, Hridayapoorvam, Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthira, and Meine Pyar Kiya. As always, the gang gets hilariously sidetracked in the beginning – from Rinshad’s life changing after his roommate moves out to John Joe’s big shift as his wife finally comes back from Madur...

Episode 90 takes you deep into the world of startups and entrepreneurship with an extra pinch of humor! Rinshad Kuruniyan and Aneez M Latheef put Deepak Mohan—our IIM Ahmedabad graduate and ex-founder—on the hot seat as they quiz him on everything from whether business is really for everyone to the harsh truths of startup life. - Deepak shares his journey of choosing entrepreneurship over a job du...

🎬 In Episode 89, Deepak Mohan, Aneez M Latheef, and John Joe are joined by director Jenuse Mohamed, known for 100 Days of Love (2015) starring Dulquer Salmaan and Nithya Menen, and 9 (2019) starring Prithviraj, Mamtha Mohandas, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Prakash Raj. Son of legendary filmmaker Kamal, Jenuse takes us through his fascinating journey in cinema—his unique style of storytelling, the philosophy...

In episode 88, John Joe, Aneez M Latheef, and Deepak Mohan are joined by Jassim Hashim from the popular social media duo Chooral for a candid and entertaining conversation. From his early days creating Dubsmash videos to becoming a sensation on Instagram Reels and making his way to the silver screen, Jassim opens up about the creative journey that shaped his career. He shares insights into the dyn...