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IVM Podcasts

We live in a world crowded with notifications, delivering stories, junk, clickbait and even fake news. We are dealing with news pollution every day! To cut out the noise and declutter your news with a brand new podcast that keeps it simple, real and fun. IVM Podcasts and Splainer bring to you 'Press Decode' which brings you the most important stories, served with humour and insight. We make it painless and a pleasure to catch up on the news.

  1. Who’s afraid of Butt-naked Ranveer?

    28/07/2022

    Who’s afraid of Butt-naked Ranveer?

    Big Story: We’re talking about the big brouhaha over butt-naked Ranveer Singh. Link: https://splainer.in/posts/2022/The-Naked-Truth Food for Thought: We’re looking at a startling new study on the roots of depression. Link: https://splainer.in/posts/2022/Tangled-Up-In-Blues Roast or Toast: Least Fave 1) A strange way to get high 2) Big tech wants to change time. Fave: 1) Flung pickles are high art Link: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2022/jul/27/pickle-flung-on-gallery-ceiling-artist-asks-10000-for-mcdonalds-burger-ingredient One month free trial: https://splainer.in/referral/HYO2C6D Follow the show across platforms: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Jio Saavn | Gaana | Amazon Music | Google Podcast Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media. We are @IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 min
  2. The great bra ban: India’s crazy exam rules

    21/07/2022

    The great bra ban: India’s crazy exam rules

    Big Story: We take a look at dreaded Indian competitive exams and their unreasonable rules in the context of candidates being asked to remove their bras before entering the exam hall. Links- https://splainer.in/posts/2022/Testing--Testing--Testing https://www.firstpost.com/india/out-of-frame-no-credit-for-photographer-who-clicked-the-iconic-bihar-cheating-photo-2168483.html Food for Thought: We unpack the racist side of wildlife conservation. Links- https://splainer.in/posts/2022/The-Great-White-Hope https://www.bbc.com/news/world-south-asia-38909512 Roast or Toast: Least Fave: 1) The big brouhaha over photos in the trash Fave: 1) The bizarre Delhi arrest of an American woman 2) The IG user trying out gravestone recipes Link- https://www.instagram.com/ghostly.archive/ One month free trial: https://splainer.in/referral/HYO2C6D Follow the show across platforms: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Jio Saavn | Gaana | Amazon Music | Google Podcast Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media. We are @IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    33 min
  3. The high price of hubris: Wtf happened in Sri Lanka?

    14/07/2022

    The high price of hubris: Wtf happened in Sri Lanka?

    Big story: We’re unpacking what the hell is happening in Sri Lanka. Link-https://splainer.in/posts/2022/Gota-Gotta-Go Food for thought: We decode authenticity in high art. * puts on hoity-toity hat * Link- https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/06/arts/design/chagall-sothebys-expert-panel.html Roast or toast: Fave: 1) Fave: “Eat the Rich” popsicles Link- https://www.thrillist.com/news/new-york/mschf-launches-eat-the-rich-ice-cream-pop-up 2) An elaborate Fake IPL One month free trial: https://splainer.in/referral/HYO2C6D Check out more at Daily Splainer Follow us on social media: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook https://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=en https://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.facebook.com/splainerin/ You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 min
  4. Murder stories: Decoding the Udaipur/Amravati Killings

    07/07/2022

    Murder stories: Decoding the Udaipur/Amravati Killings

    Big Story: We’re unpacking all the narratives about the brutal killings by Muslim men in Udaipur and Amravati. Link- https://splainer.in/posts/2022/Murder-Stories Food for Thought segment We’re asking the important question: Can fashion really be sustainable? Link- https://splainer.in/posts/2022/Fashionably-Bad Accra: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-12/fast-fashion-turning-parts-ghana-into-toxic-landfill/100358702 https://hbr.org/2022/01/the-myth-of-sustainable-fashion Roast or Toast: Least fave: It's raining fish in the Bay Fave: 1) IndiGo employees call in sick 2) Gentleminions enter Cinemas Link- https://twitter.com/FairiesUnite/status/1543380224288739331 One month free trial: https://splainer.in/referral/HYO2C6D Check out more at Daily Splainer Follow us on social media: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook https://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=en https://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.facebook.com/splainerin/ You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min
  5. Free Speech or Abortion: Do we really have rights in India?

    30/06/2022

    Free Speech or Abortion: Do we really have rights in India?

    Big Story: We look at the arrest of Mohammed Zubair, the co-founder of fact-checking website Alt News. Link-https://splainer.in/posts/2022/Arresting-Development Food For Thought: We talk about the accessibility and safety of abortions in India in context of the rollback of abortion rights in the US. Link- https://splainer.in/posts/2022/Rights--What-Rights- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/what-happens-when-you-want-an-abortion-in-india/articleshow/91594937.cms Roast or Toast Fave: 1) A brief history of women's eyebrows in art 2) How an arrest uncovered an illegal Chinese club in Greater Noida Least Fave: The hottest boozy trend in London Link- https://hyperallergic.com/742148/a-brief-history-of-womens-eyebrows-in-art/ https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/chance-arrest-on-bihar-nepal-border-leads-t Links One month free trial: https://splainer.in/referral/HYO2C6D Check out more at Daily Splainer Follow us on social media: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook https://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=en https://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.facebook.com/splainerin/ You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    31 min
  6. Pornhub & Exotic Pets: who do we exploit for our pleasure?

    23/06/2022

    Pornhub & Exotic Pets: who do we exploit for our pleasure?

    Big Story: We’re looking at how the porn industry and big name websites like PornHub treat non-consensual videos. Links- https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/06/20/the-fight-to-hold-pornhub-accountable https://www.thedailybeast.com/how-anti-porn-evangelicals-hoodwinked-the-new-yorker Food for Thought: We’re talking about the how India became a hub for the illegal trade of “exotic” wildlife. Links- https://splainer.in/posts/2022/A-Taste-for-the-Exotic https://india.mongabay.com/2022/05/trafficked-kangaroos-rescued-in-north-bengal-en-route-to-indore-turn-the-spotlight-on-indian-zoos/ Roast or Toast: Least Fave: 1) The Chaise Longue Airplane Seat 2) Madhya Pradesh government's genius solution for illegal mining Link- Chaise Longue Airplane seat https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce6jvqOMvCN/?hl=en Fave: 1) What's really behind King Tut’s curse? One month free trial: https://splainer.in/referral/HYO2C6D Check out more at Daily Splainer Follow us on social media: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook https://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=en https://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.facebook.com/splainerin/ You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    32 min
  7. Playing with Fire? Meet India's new "temp" soldier

    16/06/2022

    Playing with Fire? Meet India's new "temp" soldier

    Big Story: We’re looking at the government’s new Tour of Duty model of recruitment to the triservices. Link: https://splainer.in/posts/2022/The-Four-Year-Jawan Food for Thought: We’re talking about the debacle over a Google engineer being convinced that a chatbot generator is “sentient.” Link: https://splainer.in/posts/2022/I--Machine Roast or Toast: Least Fave: 1) NASA's botched moon landing program Fave: 1) A made-in-heaven collab: Coca Cola and Jack Daniels 2) Couple vows to be together in death, but not really One month free trial: https://splainer.in/referral/HYO2C6D Check out more at Daily Splainer Follow us on social media: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook https://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=en https://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.facebook.com/splainerin/ You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    31 min
  8. Nupur Sharma: Extremist “fringe” or Hindutva “power bangs”?

    09/06/2022

    Nupur Sharma: Extremist “fringe” or Hindutva “power bangs”?

    Big Story: We're talking about the controversy around former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma's hateful comments. We look at the diplomatic row it caused and examine if it really is fringe. Food For Thought: In context of New York state passing a law in favour of electronic repair rights, we look at the global right to repair movement. Roast or Toast: Fave: 1) John Oliver offers to buy a demonic banana sculpture ‘Fallen Fruit’ banana sculpture https://www.adam-stone.com.au/ 2) A bizarre plagiarism suit against Mariah Carey Least Fave: The drought in the American west and its connection to Las Vegas’ mob past One month free trial: https://splainer.in/referral/HYO2C6D Check out more at Daily Splainer Follow us on social media: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook https://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=en https://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.facebook.com/splainerin/ You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    35 min
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We live in a world crowded with notifications, delivering stories, junk, clickbait and even fake news. We are dealing with news pollution every day! To cut out the noise and declutter your news with a brand new podcast that keeps it simple, real and fun. IVM Podcasts and Splainer bring to you 'Press Decode' which brings you the most important stories, served with humour and insight. We make it painless and a pleasure to catch up on the news.

Fitxa tècnica

  • Creació
    IVM Podcasts
  • Anys en actiu
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodis
    51
  • Qualificació
    Apte
  • Copyright
    © 2026 IVM Podcasts
  • Lloc web del programa
    Press Decode