286 episodes

Dostcast is the only Indian podcast with the widest range of conversations and interviews. Politicians. P*rnstars. Performers. Philosophers. No topic is out of bounds. No guest is too taboo.
No conversation is too unsafe for this show. Watch or listen to Dostcast every Tuesday and Friday at 8 PM Indian Standard Time.

About the host: Vinamre Kasanaa is a writer and content creator. He studied advertising and religion at Boston University and returned home to setup the best conversation network for Indians. And unlike, most Indian podcast hosts, Vinamre actually does his research.

Dostcast Vinamre Kasanaa

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.8 • 69 Ratings

Dostcast is the only Indian podcast with the widest range of conversations and interviews. Politicians. P*rnstars. Performers. Philosophers. No topic is out of bounds. No guest is too taboo.
No conversation is too unsafe for this show. Watch or listen to Dostcast every Tuesday and Friday at 8 PM Indian Standard Time.

About the host: Vinamre Kasanaa is a writer and content creator. He studied advertising and religion at Boston University and returned home to setup the best conversation network for Indians. And unlike, most Indian podcast hosts, Vinamre actually does his research.

    Yohan Tengra on Aliens, Vaccines, Masturbation, Depression, and Omega 3 | Dostcast

    Yohan Tengra on Aliens, Vaccines, Masturbation, Depression, and Omega 3 | Dostcast

    Yohan Tengra is a biohacker and health freedom activist. He is the founder of Anarchy for Freedom India. He is also one of the founding core team members of the Awaken India Movement. He currently works as an independent functional medicine practitioner and educate people about taking control of their own health to prevent diseases and optimize health.



    In this episode, Vinamre and Yohan discussed:



    - The science behind vaccines, and how biohacking can improve mental and physical health

    - The role of the Gates Foundation in vaccines, the legitimacy of the NoFap movement, the existence of aliens

    - How to properly conduct blood work, the role of supplements and their risks, the recommended dose of Vitamin D, and ways to naturally enhance testosterone levels.



    If you are into biohacking or want to know more about blood work, Watch this episode.



    Timestamps:



    0:00 Introduction



    00:52 - Yohan's book collection



    3:29 - Bitcoin Maximalism



    6:43 - Role of Gates Foundation in vaccine distribution



    12:33 - One of the main damages from the COVID virus



    15:14 - Poonawalla’s defamation case against him



    19:42 - Status of vaccines right now



    21:11 - Science behind the Dubai Floods



    24:15 - Do Aliens really exist?



    29:02 - Why should people believe him?



    35:32 - Psychic Experiments



    39:00 - What is preconceived bias



    45:49 - Causes of mental health problems



    55:10 - Right ways to do Blood Work



    1:02:19 - How OMEGA-3 index helps



    1:06:40 - How biohacking can cure depression



    1:11:35 - How blindly taking supplements can backfire



    1:13:24 - Thyroid symptoms and antibodies



    1:16:20 - Applications of different diets (carnivore, ketogenic, elimination)



    1:22:22 - Ideal dose of Vitamin D



    1:25:40 - Problems with the Fitness industry



    1:27:17 - Review of Vinamre's testosterone levels



    1:30:55 - Hacks to improve your testosterone levels



    1:35:11 - Is the NoFap movement a myth?



    1:37:06 - "Liver Doc" spreads misinformation



    1:44:14 - Does an increase in testosterone also mean an increase in energy levels?



    1:47:49 - What is "Nutri intensity"?



    1:52:03 - Science of Detoxification



    1:56:15 - Every compound has different mechanisms



    1:59:46 - Where can you do APOE test in India?



    2:05:27 - Conclusion



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    This is the official channel for Dostcast, a podcast by Vinamre Kasanaa.



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    • 2 hrs 6 min
    What is WRONG with INSURANCE INDUSTRY in INDIA? | Dostcast w/Shrehith, Co-founder of @dittoinsurance

    What is WRONG with INSURANCE INDUSTRY in INDIA? | Dostcast w/Shrehith, Co-founder of @dittoinsurance

    Book a call for Spam-free Insurance with Ditto - https://bit.ly/4cY1l3Y

    Shrehith Karkera ,an IIM Ahmedabad graduate is the co-founders of Finshots ,which is known for making complex financial concepts accessible to the general public delivered in a newsletter format. He is involved with Ditto Insurance, that helps individuals make informed decisions about buying insurance. His work with both Finshots and Ditto helps in improving financial literacy and consumer awareness in the finance and insurance sectors.



    In this episode Vinamre and Shrehith discuss about:



    - Nuances of writing online and how to build a newsletter, How he started Finshots which later helped him in the growth of Ditto in the insurance sector

    - Essential functions in the insurance industry and the significant roles played by agents and underwriters

    - The importance of having insurance from a young age and the regulatory aspects managed by IRDAI



    If you wanna know more about how insurance companies work then this episode is for you



    Timestamps:



    00:00-Introduction

    4:32-Are newsletters still relevant?

    8:56-Hacks he used to gain subscribers for his newsletter

    13:19-Does high transparency help in newsletter growth?

    19:18-How did he start Finshots?

    23:37-What tools did he use to write for Finshots?

    35:33-The inspirations behind Finshots stories?

    40:33-How can you maximize the power of newsletters?

    45:12-How Finshots help Ditto to grow as an Insurance brand

    49:41-How exceptional customer service helped Ditto?

    50:34-How were policies sold in the past?

    53:25-Why came into insurance business?

    58:28-The role of IRDAI?

    1:01:09-Agents play a major role in insurance policies?

    1:08:39-Responsibilities of underwriters?

    1:10:16-Which cases cannot be insured?

    1:16:41-Why is it important to have insurance at a young age?

    1:23:37-Is insurance commonly used in OPD?

    1:24:43-Can a Race Car driver get health insurance?

    1:26:40-Has this business changed the idea of morality

    1:31:27-Weird insurance policies

    1:40:24-Conclusion



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    • 1 hr 41 min
    Dibakar Banerjee on Love, Sex, And Social Media Fame | Dostcast

    Dibakar Banerjee on Love, Sex, And Social Media Fame | Dostcast

    Dibakar Banerjee is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his realistic and socially relevant storytelling. His debut film “Khosla Ka Ghosla” won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi. He later directed films like “Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!” , "Love Sex Aur Dhokha” and many more.



    In this episode Vinamre and Dibakar talked about:



    - NiksIndian and how what makes him unique, why he casted Urfi Javed in his upcoming film

    - How LSD 2 is different from LSD, dynamics of OTT vs theatrical releases, fetishes of people

    - Research process for his movies, modern marketing strategies ,fooling algorithm



    If you are a fan of Dibakar and his films especially LSD then watch this episode.



    Timestamps:



    0:00 - Introduction



    2:37 - NiksIndian is CRAZY



    4:46 - A lot of people are unaware of the film, LSD



    9:44 - How LSD 2 is different from LSD



    12:37 - How he researches his movies



    15:07 - Initial Reactions to LSD 2



    16:30 - Influencers are no different than Traditional Stars



    18:23 - Realism in LSD 2



    21:09 - How he fooled the algorithm



    24:15 - How marketing works



    26:49 - Will he cover Delhi in his films again?



    30:35 - OTT release vs Theatrical release



    32:05 - Why are his movies not allowed to be released?



    33:55 - Antidote of Internet



    40:41 - Why did he cast Urfi Javed in the film



    43:18 - His Addiction to Filmmaking



    47:09 - Weird Fetishes of People



    55:47 - Release Date of the film



    56:45 - How Fantasies are more important than Pornography now



    1:00:08 - Conclusion

    • 1 hr
    Kushal Mehra PROVES God Doesn't Exist | Dostcast w/ @TheCarvakaPodcast

    Kushal Mehra PROVES God Doesn't Exist | Dostcast w/ @TheCarvakaPodcast

    You can buy Kushal's book here: https://amzn.in/d/gITFdql

    Kushal Mehra is the host of "The Carvaka Podcast" and a commentator known for his discussions on Indian culture, politics, religion, and society. He critics issues related to Hindu philosophy, Indian politics, ideologies and cultural trends.

    In this episode Vinamre and Kushal talked about:

    - Influence of content creators in policy-making and what is Real Dharma
    - The Problems with new atheism and the lack of understanding of it
    - Difference between Nastik and Astik and what is Religious Privilege

    It doesn't matter you are an atheist or a believer, you can watch this podcast.



    Chapters:

    00:00-Introduction



    1:57 - Takeaways from Old School Journalists

    4:56 - Problems with the Attention Economy

    8:57 - Nobody Takes Content Creators Seriously

    11:50 - How Policies Are Made in the UPA vs. NDA Government

    15:44 - How a Voter Has More Influence on Policy Than a YouTuber

    17:44 - Neutrality Is a Sham

    23:46 - What Being Hindu Means

    28:58 - Difference Between Aastik and Nastik

    35:37 - Why Morals Keep Getting Updated



    38:47- Evolution Is the Reason for Morality, Not Religion

    46:38 - Problems with Lived Experiences

    48:31 - Understanding Monotheism

    52:12 - Abrahamisation of Dharma

    1:00:20 - Dev-Ninda, Ved-Ninda vs. Blasphemy

    1:05:43 - Mutual Respect vs. Tolerance

    1:19:19 - Understanding Jaati and Varna

    1:23:16 - Problems with New Atheists

    1:27:10 - What Is Religious Privilege

    1:33:15 - New Atheism Is Bad

    1:39:28 - Tragedies of an Agnostic Muslim

    1:52:40 - Weaponization of Atheism

    1:59:17 - India Has a Sacred Geography

    2:03:09 - Every Indian Is a Hindu

    2:06:19 - Demilitarization of Karma

    2:08:48 - Costly Signaling Theory

    2:13:13 - Conclusion

    • 2 hrs 17 min
    Historian Breaks Down the Evolution of Indian Music | Dostcast w/ Vikram Sampath

    Historian Breaks Down the Evolution of Indian Music | Dostcast w/ Vikram Sampath

    Vikram Sampath is an Indian historian, author, and researcher known for his work on the history of music, culture, and political history in India .His contributions to the field of music helped preserving and promoting India's rich musical heritage, his work ensures that the legacy of Indian music is celebrated, studied, and continues to inspire generations.



    In this episode, Vinamre and Vikram Sampath discuss:



    - The impact of Gauhar Jaan on recorded music, and the historical context of recording companies and techniques in the early 20th century

    - The establishment of the Archive of Indian Music, discoveries made through the archive, and its role in preserving India's auditory heritage

    - The importance of historical documentation, living traditions and future sources for future historians nature



    If recordings and how it started in India excites you then this episode is for you



    Timestamps:



    00:00 - Introduction



    2:43 - Ethnomusicology vs Musicology



    3:13 - The Legacy of Gauhar Jaan



    14:53 - How his Music Training started



    18:29 - Record Companies in the early 20th Century



    18:56 - Recording Techniques Back Then



    26:21 - Discovering Berlin's National Sound Archive



    30:36 - How He started the Archive of Indian Music



    34:47 - Gaining Followers for the Archive



    39:02 - How he pursued a PhD in History



    43:25 - Archiving Criteria Explained



    44:34 - Discoveries from the Archive of Indian Music



    50:58 - “India has a Living Tradition”



    59:11 - Sources for future historians



    1:04:17 - Conclusion



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    • 1 hr 6 min
    Rajat Dalal on Controversy, Caste, and Criminals | Dostcast

    Rajat Dalal on Controversy, Caste, and Criminals | Dostcast

    Rajat Dalal is a social media fitness influencer and powerlifter, who recently gained attention for his vigilante-style behaviour and confrontation through various controversies on Instagram

    In this Episode Vinamre and Rajat talk about

    - Rajat Dalal's early life in Faridabad to becoming a powerlifter, his controversies, and his thoughts on casteism and the illusion of social media
    - The impact of controversies on his life, his role in Elvish vs Maxtern Fight ,insights on powerlifting, and the reality of steroid use
    - His criticizes the institutions, schooling system, and how he knows everything about everyone

    If you really wanna know the real self of Rajat Dalal and what he believes then watch this episode

    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Introduction
    02:47 - Early Life in Faridabad
    05:47 - The Blow-Up of Recent Controversy
    08:12 - The Fake Sadhu Controversy
    11:04 - Journey to Powerlifting
    15:03 - Life Before Controversies
    21:04 - Social Media is Fake
    26:45 - His Views on Casteism
    30:56 - Negative Aspects of Recent Controversy
    33:42 - Life Post-Controversy
    35:02 - He's not Answerable to Anyone
    39:28 - The Importance of Bhaichara
    41:07 - Maxtern vs. Elvish Controversy
    44:15 - Health and Ambitions
    49:00 - Reality of Steroids
    53:50 - Relationships
    54:40 - Role as a Trainer
    55:48 - The Dark Side of Rajat Dalal
    1:01:32 - His Disagreements with Institutions
    1:06:56 - Problems with the Schooling System
    1:10:40 - He knows everything about everyone
    1:17:32 - Conclusion

    • 1 hr 24 min

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