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Let's Talk Cringe India Today Podcasts
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How do you even doom scroll? The algorithms have gone to literally take a dump. Some news that actually matters will be followed by a reel showing two lions making love to each other or some 'content creator' jumping in a mud puddle to sell it as 'content'. There's an 'animal' lover and creator out there calling film critics all kinds of names. And then there's... forget it. But should we forget it? It's cringe, after all. So, we have to talk about it. Someone must. If by watching such content, you think your life is becoming Moye Moye, co-hosts Anna Priyadarshini and Koustav Das bring the most puke-worthy, and repulsive trends on social media! And, well, even enact some of them. So, get ready to laugh, cringe, and question humanity! Let's Talk Cringe!
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Scared of Covishield vaccine? Galgotias’ side effects are worse | Let’s Talk Cringe, Ep 05
AstraZeneca's recent courtroom acceptance of side effects has triggered an avalanche of fear-mongering and ‘cringe-worthy’ content on social media. From outrageous memes to over-the-top reactions, the internet buzzes with a cringe-fest. Is the frenzy real?
But wait, there's more! Imagine this: students from Galgotias University staging a protest against the Congress party over inheritance tax and wealth redistribution schemes. Sounds serious, right? Wrong! When quizzed by an India Today reporter, they stumbled over their own protest signs like a bunch of befuddled spelling bee champs. Urban Naxal or Urban Maxwell? The struggle is real!
And if that's not enough to make your eyebrows shoot up, how about the infamous Rajnigandha omelette? Yes, you heard it correctly. We're talking about a dish that'll leave you pondering: 'Spit or swallow'?
Join Anna, Koustav, and Shibu as we serve your dose of cringe with laughter, confusion, and a dash of existential dread. Let's get cringey, folks!
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Produced by Anna Priyadarshini
Sound mix by Sachin Dwivedi -
Sips to spats : From Bill Gates' favorite chaiwala to cringeworthy 'Kaleshis' | Let’s Talk Cringe, Ep 04
Who wouldn't want a Ninja-style cup of tea, just like Dolly Chaiwala, the internet sensation who casually served Bill Gates?
Gates, who expressed his love for 'chai pe charcha,' has sparked disbelief among show hosts Anna and Koustav. They question the essence of 'intellectual' tea discussions while diving into internet 'Kaleshs'—from YouTuber clashes–Elvish Yadav and Maxtern— to actresses' catfights–Rakhi Sawant and Sherlyn Chopra.
But amidst the cringe, we cherish the democratic Battle of Baghpat and the legendary Eeinstein Chacha. And let's not forget Nora Fatehi's golden take on feminism!
Tune in for a quirky journey through tea, tiffs, and talks!
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Produced by Anna Priyadarshini
Sound mix by Kapil Dev Singh -
The ‘Big Fat Cringe’ that Indian Weddings Have Become | Let’s Talk Cringe, Ep 03
From endless functions to pre-wedding pandemonium, we're strapping in for the 'Big Fat Cringe' extravaganza that poor brides and grooms endure.
Hold onto your lehengas and sherwanis as we spotlight Raja, the eccentric vlogger behind 'Raja Vlogs'. His cringe-worthy wedding videos have the internet buzzing – where there's cringe, there's commentary, and we're dissecting every oh-so-cringe moment!
But wait, there's more! Get ready for shocking revelations about dowry auctions and bizarre brides and grooms, even before they say 'I do'!
And when you thought it couldn't get weirder, prepare for an old man's Spiderman stunt with 'sindoor'! Plus, a royal cameo from the only cringe queen, Shefali!
Produced by Anna Priyadarshini -
What The Cringe Is In That Shoe? Beer, Maggi 'yaaaahhh' Thums Up? | Let’s Talk Cringe, Ep 02
Ever heard of the Aussie tradition called a Shoey? It's where you chug down a boozy beverage from a sweaty old shoe to celebrate victory!
But hold your horses, because in India, we like to put our own spicy twist on such trends.
Picture this: a trendy Insta couple sipping Thums Up from a sneaker right there in the Delhi Metro. Yep, you read that right. Thums Up in a shoe. And just when you thought it couldn't get any weirder, they're slurping down Maggi too! WTF?
Now, let's talk about Lord Puneet – the man with the heart-stopping 'yaaaaaah' that'll make you question your entire existence. Legend has it that he's the Shankar Mahadevan of cringe! This Bigg Boss star had once allegedly left a stinky surprise (we’re talking about poop) in the basin and just let it marinate. Talk about leaving your mark!
The Cringe duo Anna and Koustav also enacted something for us. Dare to watch?
Disclaimer: This episode was recorded in January this year.
Produced by Anna Piyadarshini
Sound Mix by Kapil Dev Singh
Rap by Nitin Rawat -
Could This ‘Animal’ Be Anymore Cringe | Let’s Talk Cringe, Ep 01
When was the last time you cringed at content? Probably just a minute ago, right? It's all over the place—movies, reels, reality TV, you name it. It's like trying to dodge a rainstorm with a broken umbrella! But what exactly is cringe? And how is it multifaceted?
Proceed with caution because co-hosts Anna and Koustav are crashing in to chat about cringe, tiptoeing that fine line between cringe and not-so-cringe.
This time around, they're dissecting Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s latest flick, "Animal". Did Rashmika have a mouthful of pan masala? Who let the Animal out of its cage? And what's the deal with the Moye Moye trend anyway? Who's patient zero for that cringe epidemic? Why are certain cringe coaches not coaches but cockroaches?
Oh, and would you dare to feast your eyes on someone munching on Cadbury ke Pakode? Anna and Koustav did, folks! Tune in to see if they aced the Gross Taste Test or if they ended up running for the hills!
Disclaimer: This episode was recorded in January this year.
Produced by Anna Piyadarshini
Sound Mix by Kapil Dev Singh
Rap by Nitin Rawat