WIT Talks - A Malayalam Standup Comedy Podcast!

In this much-awaited episode of WIT Talks, Deepak Mohan and Rinshad Kuruniyan, both alumni of IIT Madras, finally address the most asked question by our audience — "How to get into IIT?" 🇮🇳🎯 Joining them are fellow WIT members Aneez M Latheef and John Joe, who add their unique takes, laughs, and insights to the episode. Deepak and Rinshad take you through: 📘 Their journey from school to IIT admi...

In this super fun and nostalgic episode of WIT Talks, our hosts Aneez M Latheef and Mahadevan A R sit down with the viral skit sensations and identical charm bombs — Aevin & Kevin! From lighting up ‘Oru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper Chiri’ with their unbeatable chemistry to juggling school life and stardom, these twin stars have been stealing hearts and topping YouTube charts ever since Season 1. The...

In this bold and thought-provoking episode of WIT Talks, hosts Rinshad Kuruniyan, Aneez M Latheef, and Deepak Mohan tackle one of the most debated and sensitive topics of modern India — Freedom of Speech and Expression. Coming in from personal experiences, cultural observations, and recent controversies, the trio dives into:⚖️ The shrinking space for creators and comics in today's India🧠 How...

In this inspiring and laughter-filled episode of WIT Talks, hosts Aneez M Latheef and Deepak Mohan sit down with the award-winning filmmaker duo — Writer-Director Vinesh Viswanath and Writer-Actor Anand Manmadhan (of Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey & PONMAN fame) — to dive into the journey behind their Kerala State Critics Award–winning film സ്താനാർത്തി ശ്രീക്കുട്ടൻ. From their humble beginnings as ci...

In this emotionally confused yet hilariously healing episode, the WIT Talks gang — Rinshad Kuruniyan, Deepak Mohan, John Joe, and Aneez M Latheef — sit down to help Deepak process his breakup... by absolutely roasting him. 🥲💥 From past love stories to the final heartbreak, nothing is off the table as Deepak reluctantly walks us through what went wrong — and the gang decides it’s time for a live...

In this blockbuster of an episode, the WIT Talks team — Rinshad Kuruniyan, John Joe, and Deepak Mohan — sits down with the man of the moment: Manu, the young and visionary writer-director behind the hit 'പടക്കളം (2025)', starring the comedy legends and rising stars of Malayalam cinema — Suraj Venjarammoodu, Sharaf U Dheen, Sandeep Pradeep, Saaf, Arun Ajikumar, Arun Pradeep, Niranjana Anoop...

In this nostalgia-packed laugh riot, the WIT gang—Rinshad Kuruniyan, John Joe, Mahadevan A R, and Aneez M Latheef—sit down to answer one simple question:👉 "Do we even have hobbies?"Short answer: No. Long answer: LOL.Things start off confused as the team has to Google the definition of ‘hobby’, and even that feels like group therapy. Once they agree on what a hobby means, chaos unfolds:...

In this bold, brainy, and totally bonkers episode, the WIT gang throws caution (and filters) to the wind and dives into one of society’s biggest taboos – Drugs. Joining the high-stakes discussion: Rinshad Kuruniyan, John Joe, Aneez M Latheef, and Mahadevan A R – and no, they’re not high (we think 👀). Here’s what goes down: 🌿 Rinshad, with the research of a professor and the chill of a hill stati...

The WIT gang is here to talk about the most debated institution ever – Marriage – and it’s honest, hilarious, and hella opinionated! Join Rinshad Kuruniyan, Aneez M Latheef, John Joe, and Deepak Mohan as they dive headfirst into the institution, illusion, and emotion that is വിവാഹം. 💔 Aneez comes in strong as a self-proclaimed polyamorous rebel, declaring marriage to be a centuries-old hack to ke...

The WIT boys are back to work… literally! Join Rinshad Kuruniyan, Deepak Mohan, John Joe, and Aneez M Latheef as they clock into Part 2 of the much-loved "പണി" episode – and this one is the longest and the funniest yet! Rinshad, the man with more jobs than LinkedIn can handle, shares how he dodged sarkari jobs like Neo dodged bullets and tried building his own apparel brand like a Malaya...

Episode 77 of WIT Talks takes a serious, reflective turn as Rinshad Kuruniyan, Deepak Mohan, Aneez M Latheef, and John Joe open up about their experiences with toxic teachers and the corporal punishments they faced in school. From canings to creepy behavior, the gang discusses: * Whether physical punishment has any place in today’s classrooms * The mental toll toxic teachers leave behind * Are tea...

Episode 76  of WIT Talks is a sun-soaked nostalgia trip — it’s Part 2 of our beloved Summer Vacation Special, and this time, John Joe joins the gang with his much-requested childhood chronicles! Rinshad Kuruniyan, Aneez M Latheef, Deepak Mohan, and John Joe unpack another suitcase full of vacation memories — from mischievous escapades to unforgettable family moments. They dive into: Religious stud...

Episode 75 of WIT Talks is a cinematic deep-dive into the world of Malayalam movies (Jan–April 24, 2025)— and it’s a box-office banger of an episode! Joining the panel are Rinshad Kuruniyan, Aneez M Latheef, and Deepak Mohan, with Aneez taking the director's chair for this one. From hard-hitting critiques to hilarious takes, the team tears into the successes, flops, and mysteries of Mollywood...

Episode 74 of WIT Talks dives headfirst into the endless spiral that is... Overthinking! Rinshad Kuruniyan, Mahadevan A R, and Aneez M Latheef tackle this audience-requested topic by — you guessed it — overthinking about overthinking 😂. From diagnosing the real overthinker in the group (spoiler alert: it's John Joe) to Mahadevan giving a deep dive into his personal battles with the blessing (and...

Episode 73 of WIT Talks is here to take you on a nostalgic ride back to summer vacations - back when mangoes were plenty, cashew nuts were currency, and holidays meant pure mischief! 😄Rinshad Kuruniyan, Mahadevan A R, and Aneez M Latheef sit down to share their most cherished (and chaotic) childhood summer vacation stories. From climbing trees (or being too scared to), making rafts in the rain, m...

Episode 72 of WIT Talks is here - and this time, it’s hot, spicy, and just a little reheated (because we waited for facts, not just clout). Aneez M Latheef, Rinshad Kuruniyan, John Joe, and Deepak Mohan dive into the Empuraan controversy - was it a brilliant marketing masterstroke after lukewarm reviews? Or was there real pressure from higher powers and central agencies? The boys pull no punches a...

Episode 71 of WIT Talks is a Vishu special, as Rinshad Kuruniyan, Aneez M Latheef, Deepak Mohan, and John Joe sit down to dish out their takes on this year's festival releases — Alappuzha Gymkhana, Maranamass, Bazooka, and Good Bad Ugly — all without any major spoilers! Aneez went full beast mode watching all four films in one day, Rinshad gave it his best shot but dozed off during Maranamass's 10...

Episode 70 of WIT Talks is all about those little (and big) public nuisances — പൊതു ശല്യങ്ങൾ that test our patience! After an annoying early morning train ride with a loud co-passenger, Rinshad Kuruniyan sparks the topic, joined by John Joe and Mahadevan A R, for a conversation that’s relatable, hilarious, and at times serious. The trio dives into annoying public behaviors on trains, buses, and ro...

Episode 68 of WIT Talks is a nostalgia-packed ride as John Joe, Rinshad Kuruniyan, and Mahadevan A R dive deep into the games of their childhood! From schoolyard fights with modified pens, matchbox and cigarette box card games, and brick games, to the classic traps of Vaarikkuzhi, the trio leaves no stone unturned. They relive their 90s cricket fever—both playing and watching, while Mahadevan shar...

Episode 67 of WIT Talks kicks off at an ungodly 6 AM, as the crew—Rinshad Kuruniyan, Deepak Mohan, Mahadevan A R, and John Joe—along with the production team Akhil Sundaram and Jay—struggle to balance their hectic new two-episode-a-week schedule. The original plan? A nostalgic deep dive into childhood games (കളികൾ). The reality? Sleep-deprived chaos as the conversation hilariously derails into mus...

In Episode 66, Rinshad Kuruniyan, Deepak Mohan, and John Joe sit down with S Abhijith aka yesabhijith on Instagram, the fearless good Samaritan on a mission to expose the dark world of online gambling apps disguised as gaming platforms. From Parimatch, Rajabet, WinZo, Mahadev, 1XBET, Dafabet, Lotus365 and more - these apps use legal loopholes and MLM-style influencer marketing to lure people into...

In Episode 65, Mahadevan A R, John Joe, and Aneez M Latheef sit down with the one and only Secret Agent aka Sai Krishnan, the Malayali YouTuber known for his fiery social media reactions. But this time, we’re diving into a completely different side of him—Sai the Cricketer! From childhood cricket dreams to his unexpected ban from the Kerala Cricket Association, Sai spills it all. He also finally r...

In Episode 64, Mahadevan A R, John Joe, Aneez M Latheef, and Deepak Mohan take a hilarious trip down memory lane, sharing the oddest, funniest, and most unexpected jobs they've ever done! From John's brief marketing stint and his mother’s legendary note conversion scheme to Aneez’s wild entrepreneurial ventures—starting as a scrap dealer and ending up as a hostel owner—there’s no shortage of laugh...

In Episode 63, John Joe, Aneez M Latheef, and Mahadevan A R dive into the hilarious and relatable world of Sleep! John, the disciplined early bird, breaks down his strict sleep routine, while Aneez confesses that he left his government job just to enjoy 12 hours of uninterrupted sleep. Meanwhile, Mahadevan, the ultimate night owl, thrives in the late hours and refuses to see the morning sun. From...

In Episode 62, Mahadevan A R, John Joe, Aneez M Latheef, and Deepak Mohan take a hilarious trip down memory lane with their most epic Cousin Stories — a much-awaited follow-up to the fan-favorite "Sibling Stories" (Ep. 58). From John’s wild 'Dhyanakendram' tales with his cousin Bastin, Deepak’s legendary drinking adventures, Mahadevan navigating family politics with a hardcore Am...