14 episodes

BackChat, where we discuss various topics making the news, and ask the questions that need to be asked. Nothing is off-limits, and no questions are deemed inappropriate as we look to lift the lid, and dig deep into the issues making the headlines.

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BackChat, where we discuss various topics making the news, and ask the questions that need to be asked. Nothing is off-limits, and no questions are deemed inappropriate as we look to lift the lid, and dig deep into the issues making the headlines.

    Episode 14: Football Special 'The Greatest'

    Episode 14: Football Special 'The Greatest'

    Football is called the world game for a reason. The love for the sport eclipses all others. No other sport has the universal appeal, the global following or the huge amount of media attention. As a result debates regarding the greatest players, teams and goals are always raging.
    In this episode we'll be having a little fun with the panelists, as they answer five questions, with the best answers to each question being awarded a point as the panelists battle it out to win the challenge!

    • 32 min
    Episode 13: Bollywood For Beginners

    Episode 13: Bollywood For Beginners

    Bollywood is a key component of Indian cinema and is one of the largest centers of film production in the world. It's appeal is not limited by nationalities, borders, regions or religions...with fans all around the globe, from Russia to Nigeria, Mauritius to the Middle East, and Australia to Europe.....the industry is huge, with estimations that by 2021, Bollywood will be worth around $4.5 billion..
    In this episode we discuss all things Bollywood

    • 35 min
    Episode 12: Is The Monarchy Still Relevant?

    Episode 12: Is The Monarchy Still Relevant?

    The British Monarchy have been the topic of debates for as long as they've reigned. The current monarch, Queen Elizabeth the second, at the age of 93, has ruled as the head of the monarchy for 65 years, the longest reign of any monarch in the world.
    Despite their popularity among a core following both at home and overseas, the last few decades have seen the royals dogged by numerous scandals.
    In this episode we explore the role of the royals, and ask if they're overrated, outdated and unwanted.

    • 28 min
    Episode 11: Punjab's Growing Drug Problem

    Episode 11: Punjab's Growing Drug Problem

    Drug abuse is a global phenomenon, affecting almost every country and every region. India too is caught in this vicious circle of drug abuse, and the numbers of drug addicts are increasing day by day. Why is it that the region of Punjab is viewed as the epicenter of drugs in India? In this episode we explore this somber, yet intriguing, subject, and explore the reasons behind the problem and the actions required to precipitate change.

    • 24 min
    Episode 10: TV From The 80's

    Episode 10: TV From The 80's

    While the 1980's are widely recognized as being a memorable decade for music, they were also a time when some of the most iconic shows to grace the TV were produced.
    Hugely successful shows such as Cheers, The-A Team, Magnum PI, Knight Rider, MacGyver and Dynasty are just a few of the hit TV shows that were born in the 80's.
    With modern TV dominated by reality shows, was the 1980's the golden era for TV?

    • 30 min
    Episode 9: The Truth Is Out There

    Episode 9: The Truth Is Out There

    The existence of life beyond our planet has intrigued humans for generations. Reports of UFO sightings, alien abductions and unexplained phenomena have only served to heighten the interest in an area that has been the subject of movies, books and news reports for decades. In this episode we ask the question "are we alone in the universe?", as the panelists aim to answer a question that has baffled so many for so long.

    • 26 min

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