Dostcast

Vinamre Kasanaa
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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.

  1. 2D AGO

    Ami Ganatra on Why Hindus Pray, Secrets of Vedas, and Indian Philosophy | Dostcast w/ Ami Ganatra

    Subscribe to Dostcast Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@dostcastclips?sub_confirmation=1 Listen to Dostcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70vrbHeSvrcXyOeISTyBSy?si=be05dbdd564245d9 Join the Dostcast Janta Party on WhatsApp for regular updates: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAZwo5D8SDs5kf94N3T Want to suggest a guest? Fill this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ft_-1QDs7XpsSWnaPOeF21yUlhk9bzKvwHSyh4hHfBU/edit?usp=drivesdk ==================================================================== Are the Vedas still relevant in 2026? Has astrology replaced Yajna? Did Krishna actually reject the Vedas? This conversation dives deep into the foundations of Sanatana Dharma — beyond ritualism, beyond social media spirituality, and beyond surface-level interpretations. We explore: • Why Ami wrote her book and the challenges behind it • The true purpose of Yajna in Vedic culture • Pancha Rina (the five debts of life) explained • Chaturvidha Purushartha — Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha • The categories of Hindu granths • The reliability of India’s oral tradition • The 4 Upavedas and Dharmashastra • Whether Krishna discarded the Vedas • And Ami’s powerful advice to Vinamre If you want to understand Hinduism structurally — not emotionally — this episode is for you. Pre order “Why Are We This Way: A Guide to Hindu”: https://amzn.in/d/0ie9sM3B Follow Ami Ganatra on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amig_insta?igsh=MXFvcWJ1em0wZHM4 Timestamps 00:00 – Coming Up 01:19 – Why she wrote the book 10:46 – Why is Yajna actually performed? 19:09 – Astrologers have replaced Yajna 24:31 – Pancha Rina Explained 34:01 – Chaturvidha Purushartha Explained 43:56 – Are the Vedas relevant in 2026? 56:51 – Categories of Hindu Granths 1:08:55 – Reliability of Oral Cultures 1:13:40 – Insane World Record by 19 Year Old 1:17:35 – The 4 Upavedas & Dharmashastra Explained 1:28:45 – Difficulties while writing the book 1:33:00 – Ami’s Suggestion to Vinamre 1:39:35 – Does Krishna Discard the Vedas? 1:41:38 – Conclusion ==================================================================== Vinamre Kasanaa is a writer at heart, podcaster and entrepreneur by craft. He spends a significant part of his time reading and researching. With over 500 podcasts under his belt, he’s interviewed everyone—from HNIs and industry leaders to everyday superheroes. Follow Vinamre: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaa Dostcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dostcast ==================================================================== Contact Us: For business inquiries: dostcast@egiplay.com

    1h 51m

  2. 6D AGO

    Scammers Can See Your OTP Before You | Dostcast w/ Snigdha Poonam

    Subscribe to Dostcast Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@dostcastclips?sub_confirmation=1 Listen to Dostcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70vrbHeSvrcXyOeISTyBSy?si=be05dbdd564245d9 Join the Dostcast Janta Party on WhatsApp for regular updates: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAZwo5D8SDs5kf94N3T Want to suggest a guest? Fill this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ft_-1QDs7XpsSWnaPOeF21yUlhk9bzKvwHSyh4hHfBU/edit?usp=drivesdk ==================================================================== In this episode of Dostcast, we speak to Snigdha Poonam, a journalist who has spent years reporting from the inside of India’s scam ecosystem — from call centres and digital fraud networks to the human cost behind them. We break down how modern scams actually work, why ordinary people fall for them, and how entire scam economies are structured. From caste dynamics inside scam networks to how stolen money is routed, laundered, and protected — this conversation goes far beyond surface-level headlines. Snigdha also shares rare insights into scam compounds, gift card frauds, police involvement (or lack of it), and how Indians trapped in overseas scam centres are eventually rescued. Her own reporting journey reveals the real risks involved in investigating these networks — and why this problem is far bigger than most people realise. This episode isn’t about fear.It’s about understanding the system — so you don’t become part of it. Get a copy of her book: https://www.amazon.in/Scamlands-Inside-Asian-empire-fraud/dp/0670095540?s=bazaar Timestamps: 00:00 - Coming Up 01:30 – Scammer vs Average Person 06:22 – Are Indians Accepting of Crime? 14:23 – How Caste Plays a Role in Scam Structures 21:42 – How Your Money Is Used by Scammers 23:32 – Is the Police Involved? 25:41 – How Scammers Guess Your PIN 27:49 – Different Techniques These Scammers Use 41:34 – Economy of a Scam Centre 44:57 – Elaborate Scams 49:21 – How Do People End Up in Scam Compounds? 1:00:37 – Gift Card Scams 1:05:37 – Her Journey and the Risk Involved 1:15:17 – How Indians Are Rescued There 1:18:47 – Conclusion ==================================================================== Vinamre Kasanaa is a writer at heart, podcaster and entrepreneur by craft. He spends a significant part of his time reading and researching. With over 500 podcasts under his belt, he’s interviewed everyone—from HNIs and industry leaders to everyday superheroes. Follow Vinamre: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaa Dostcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dostcast ==================================================================== Contact Us: For business inquiries: dostcast@egiplay.com

    1h 21m

  3. FEB 3

    Abhijit Chavda on Modi Trump Relationship, India’s Future, and Becoming an Autodidact | Dostcast

    Subscribe to Dostcast Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@dostcastclips?sub_confirmation=1 Listen to Dostcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70vrbHeSvrcXyOeISTyBSy?si=be05dbdd564245d9 Join the Dostcast Janta Party on WhatsApp for regular updates: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAZwo5D8SDs5kf94N3T Want to suggest a guest? Fill this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ft_-1QDs7XpsSWnaPOeF21yUlhk9bzKvwHSyh4hHfBU/edit?usp=drivesdk ==================================================================== The global order is changing — and India’s role in the new power structure is being decided right now. In this episode of Dostcast, geopolitics expert Abhijit Chavda breaks down how trade deals, power politics, and global alliances are reshaping the world. From India’s trade deal with Europe to America’s rule-breaking foreign policy, Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty, Israel–US relations, and possible instability in China — this conversation goes beyond headlines and into first principles. We also zoom out to the individual level: how to think independently, become an autodidact, balance solitude with ambition, and why nerds and deep thinkers will thrive in the coming decade. This episode is essential viewing if you want to understand geopolitics, India’s future, global power dynamics, and independent thinking. Watch till the end — the final segment ties the world’s chaos back to personal clarity. Follow Abhijit on X: https://x.com/abhijitchavda?s=21 Follow Abhijit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theabhijitchavda?igsh=MWhocmFyendyaWYw Timestamps: 00:00 - Coming Up 01:35 – Taliban’s Class Divide 03:55 – India’s Trade Deal with Europe 11:44 – India’s Future after FTA 16:18 – Israel’s Relationship with America 22:42 – Saudi Arabia trying to isolate India? 24:24 – Why is Saudi not Sovereign? 29:44 – A coup attempt in China? 35:20 – America doesn’t play by the rules 42:02 – How this Decade will change the world 46:50 – Is India ready to run in the race for power? 54:35 – Lack of Civic Sense in Indians 1:02:05 – How to Become an Autodidact 1:08:24 – Life of Solitude vs Life of Financial Returns 1:11:02 – How nerds can change their lives 1:15:30 – Conclusion ==================================================================== Vinamre Kasanaa is a writer at heart, podcaster and entrepreneur by craft. He spends a significant part of his time reading and researching. With over 500 podcasts under his belt, he’s interviewed everyone—from HNIs and industry leaders to everyday superheroes. Follow Vinamre: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaa Dostcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dostcast ==================================================================== Contact Us: For business inquiries: dostcast@egiplay.com

    1h 16m

  4. JAN 30

    India-EU FTA Laws Reality, Car Dealership Scams, and Defender Hype | Dostcast w/ Rohit Iyer

    Subscribe to Dostcast Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@dostcastclips?sub_confirmation=1 Listen to Dostcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70vrbHeSvrcXyOeISTyBSy?si=be05dbdd564245d9 Join the Dostcast Janta Party on WhatsApp for regular updates: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAZwo5D8SDs5kf94N3T Want to suggest a guest? Fill this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ft_-1QDs7XpsSWnaPOeF21yUlhk9bzKvwHSyh4hHfBU/edit?usp=drivesdk ==================================================================== Cars in India aren’t just machines. They’re politics, money, status, and skill. In this episode, I sit down with Rohit Iyer (CarsWithRohit) — car enthusiast and content creator — to break down everything most buyers, drivers, and enthusiasts get wrong about cars in India. We talk about the truth behind dealership discounts, how insurance scams actually work, why people obsess over top variants, and whether the hype around cars like the Defender is even justified. We also get into driving culture in India, including a raw conversation on women drivers, what actually makes someone a good driver, and why most people don’t understand their own cars. From monocoque vs ladder frame, off-roading basics, fixing your car yourself, to luxury driving experiences overseas — this episode is packed with real-world insights, not brochure gyaan. If you care about cars beyond Instagram reels, this one’s for you. Timestamps 00:00 – India-EU FTA & the lies around car laws 08:39 – Dealership discounts & insurance scams 25:50 – Base vs Mid vs Top variants (what actually makes sense?) 36:10 – Women drivers in India 42:50 – How to become a good driver 50:10 – Monocoque vs ladder frame explained simply 52:18 – The real hype behind the Defender 56:47 – Rohit’s first car story 1:02:40 – Luxury cars & driving abroad 1:15:20 – Mastering off-road driving 1:18:06 – Road trips & traveling by car 1:35:45 – Fixing your own car 1:41:43 – Closing thoughts ==================================================================== Vinamre Kasanaa is a writer at heart, podcaster and entrepreneur by craft. He spends a significant part of his time reading and researching. With over 500 podcasts under his belt, he’s interviewed everyone—from HNIs and industry leaders to everyday superheroes. Follow Vinamre: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaa Dostcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dostcast ==================================================================== Contact Us: For business inquiries: dostcast@egiplay.com

    1h 44m

  5. JAN 27

    Israeli Ambassador on Hamas Playbook, India-Israel Alliance, and Diplomacy in Gaza | Dostcast

    Subscribe to Dostcast Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@dostcastclips?sub_confirmation=1 Listen to Dostcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70vrbHeSvrcXyOeISTyBSy?si=be05dbdd564245d9 Join the Dostcast Janta Party on WhatsApp for regular updates: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAZwo5D8SDs5kf94N3T Want to suggest a guest? Fill this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ft_-1QDs7XpsSWnaPOeF21yUlhk9bzKvwHSyh4hHfBU/edit?usp=drivesdk ==================================================================== In this episode of Dostcast, we sit down with Reuven Azar, the Israeli Ambassador to India, for a rare and direct conversation on geopolitics, culture, and conflict. We explore the civilizational parallels between Judaism and Hinduism, Israel’s sense of national identity, and what India can realistically learn from Israel in terms of security, resilience, and statecraft. The discussion then moves into hard questions: Why hasn’t Israel been able to eliminate Hamas? What’s actually happening in Gaza? Is Israel committing a genocide—or is the narrative being distorted? We also touch upon the future of Israel–Iran relations, the role of global narratives in modern warfare, and conclude with advice for India’s PMO from a diplomat who has seen conflict up close. This episode isn’t meant to comfort—it’s meant to make you think. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 02:03 – Similarities between Judaism and Hinduism 05:18 – Sense of home for Reuven Azar 09:08 – What can India learn from Israel? 14:01 – Why is Israel not able to decimate Hamas? 19:13 – Skyscrapers in Gaza? 21:33 – Can Israel and Iran be friends again? 24:54 – Is Israel Committing a Genocide? 29:09 – His Advice for the PMO 33:49 – Conclusion ==================================================================== Vinamre Kasanaa is a writer at heart, podcaster and entrepreneur by craft. He spends a significant part of his time reading and researching. With over 500 podcasts under his belt, he’s interviewed everyone—from HNIs and industry leaders to everyday superheroes. Follow Vinamre: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaa Dostcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dostcast ==================================================================== Contact Us: For business inquiries: dostcast@egiplay.com

    38 min

  6. JAN 23

    Black Money, Narco-Terror & the Lie of the Global Economy | Dostcast w/ Vivek Sehrawat

    Subscribe to Dostcast Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@dostcastclips?sub_confirmation=1 Listen to Dostcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70vrbHeSvrcXyOeISTyBSy?si=be05dbdd564245d9 Join the Dostcast Janta Party on WhatsApp for regular updates: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAZwo5D8SDs5kf94N3T Want to suggest a guest? Fill this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ft_-1QDs7XpsSWnaPOeF21yUlhk9bzKvwHSyh4hHfBU/edit?usp=drivesdk ==================================================================== In this explosive episode, Vivek Sehrawat breaks down how money, power, geopolitics, crime, and global economics actually work behind the scenes. From black money and credit scores to narco-terrorism, intelligence agencies, and global power games, this conversation connects dots most people never even notice. Follow Vivek on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivekonpoint?igsh=MW15Nnc4Njl2dmFpYg== Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 01:21 – How Rich Launder The Money? 16:50 – GenZ vs GenX: Asset Building 26:20 – Fix Your Credit Score! 30:11 – How Can GenZ Get Rid of Debt Trap? 38:28 – Dabba Economy of India 46:55 – Narco-terrorism and D-Company 53:11 – How Gold is Smuggled 1:03:24 – ISI vs R&AW 1:11:19 – Influence of Arms Lobbies 1:19:54 – Assassination of World Leaders 1:24:44 – Is Trump Losing His Mind? 1:27:34 – How America, China & Russia affects India 1:32:19 – False Economy of The World 1:42:59 – Currencies Backed By Minerals? 1:57:34 – Conclusion ==================================================================== Vinamre Kasanaa is a writer at heart, podcaster and entrepreneur by craft. He spends a significant part of his time reading and researching. With over 500 podcasts under his belt, he’s interviewed everyone—from HNIs and industry leaders to everyday superheroes. Follow Vinamre: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaa Dostcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dostcast ==================================================================== Contact Us: For business inquiries: dostcast@egiplay.com

    1h 59m

  7. JAN 16

    Trumps Masterplan EXPOSED: Greenland Expansion, Power Politics and Venezuela War | Dostcast

    Subscribe to Dostcast Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@dostcastclips?sub_confirmation=1 Listen to Dostcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70vrbHeSvrcXyOeISTyBSy?si=be05dbdd564245d9 Join the Dostcast Janta Party on WhatsApp for regular updates: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAZwo5D8SDs5kf94N3T Want to suggest a guest? Fill this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ft_-1QDs7XpsSWnaPOeF21yUlhk9bzKvwHSyh4hHfBU/edit?usp=drivesdk ==================================================================== Abhijit Iyer-Mitra is one of India’s sharpest and most uncompromising strategic thinkers. A senior research fellow at IPCS, he’s known for cutting through comfortable narratives and explaining power as it actually works—across defense economics, military technology, nuclear strategy, and global geopolitics. In this episode of Dostcast, we go far beyond headlines. Why is the US suddenly interested in Greenland—and what does it signal about the future of global power? What’s really driving Gen Z protests across Western democracies, and how organic are these movements? Why is Donald Trump economically and strategically tightening the screws on the European Union? And beneath all of this lies an unsettling question: in today’s world, do billionaires and corporations influence governments more than voters do? We also dive deep into the evolution of modern warfare—how power is exercised without tanks or missiles, how narratives replace bullets, and why the next decade of global conflict will look nothing like the last. This isn’t a debate. It isn’t ideological comfort food. It’s a clear-eyed breakdown of how the world actually functions. If you care about geopolitics, power, and the forces shaping the next 10 years—this episode is unmissable. Abhijit’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abhijitiyermitra?igsh=dmhiczlyYjB2bWs= Abhijit’s X: https://x.com/iyervval?s=21 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:32 – Why Trump Wants Greenland 09:23 – American Invasion & Narrative Control 15:45 – Rise of Gen Z Protests 25:22 – Iran in the 1970s 29:42 – Radicalism in Iran 43:52 – Is Khamenei Good for Iran? 47:57 – North Korea vs America 50:04 – The START Treaty 52:41 – Billionaires Funding Government Operations 01:00:03 – Government vs Industrialists 01:04:47 – Conclusion ==================================================================== Vinamre Kasanaa is a writer at heart, podcaster and entrepreneur by craft. He spends a significant part of his time reading and researching. With over 500 podcasts under his belt, he’s interviewed everyone—from HNIs and industry leaders to everyday superheroes. Follow Vinamre: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaa Dostcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dostcast ==================================================================== Contact Us: For business inquiries: dostcast@egiplay.com

    1h 9m

  8. JAN 13

    Insane Sex Toys, AI P*rn, and Sexual Wellness | Dostcast w/ Rahul Krishnan

    Subscribe to Dostcast Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@dostcastclips?sub_confirmation=1 Listen to Dostcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70vrbHeSvrcXyOeISTyBSy?si=be05dbdd564245d9 Join the Dostcast Janta Party on WhatsApp for regular updates: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAZwo5D8SDs5kf94N3T Want to suggest a guest? Fill this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ft_-1QDs7XpsSWnaPOeF21yUlhk9bzKvwHSyh4hHfBU/edit?usp=drivesdk ==================================================================== Rahul Krishnan is the founder of BoldCare, one of India’s fastest-growing sexual wellness brands focused on men’s health, intimacy, and performance. Through BoldCare, he has worked to normalize conversations around erectile dysfunction, sexual confidence, and preventive care in a culture where these topics are often avoided or stigmatized. With a deep understanding of product, consumer psychology, and taboo-driven markets, Rahul operates at the intersection of health, technology, and modern intimacy. His work offers a rare inside look into how sexual wellness products are designed, manufactured, and marketed — and how shifting cultural attitudes, AI, and digital media are reshaping desire and relationships in India. Rahul’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oneandonlyrk?igsh=MXQ1dW51OXE0YnE1cQ== Rahul’s X: https://x.com/oneandonlyrk?s=21 ==================================================================== Vinamre Kasanaa is a writer at heart, podcaster and entrepreneur by craft. He spends a significant part of his time reading and researching. With over 500 podcasts under his belt, he’s interviewed everyone—from HNIs and industry leaders to everyday superheroes. Follow Vinamre: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaa Dostcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dostcast ==================================================================== Contact Us: For business inquiries: dostcast@egiplay.com

    1h 58m
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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.

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  • Creator
    Vinamre Kasanaa
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    441
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Vinamre Kasanaa
  • Show Website
    Dostcast

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