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This is a quirky, liberal take on all that's farcical, absurd and depressing in 'New India'. From cricket to science, entertainment to politics, the old Indians take on the new Indian narrative. Listen to some hard-hitting but mostly sane take on the...

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This is a quirky, liberal take on all that's farcical, absurd and depressing in 'New India'. From cricket to science, entertainment to politics, the old Indians take on the new Indian narrative. Listen to some hard-hitting but mostly sane take on the happenings from Aryavrat.

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BJPod Newsein aur Thoughtein- Revenge of the desi redneck

3/8/2026
Nishant and Raj were joined by Vinamra and Yash to talk about the ongoing conflict between US and Iran, then role of India in all that. They talk about some recent incidents in India and how it can be seen as the revenge of the masses in India (educated and otherwise) who have only learned to see the world from the local lens provided to them with limited to no understanding of how the rest of the world is but also no appreciation for things beyond their immediate vicinity which also means a dive into our education system and social system. Like share and subscribe

Duration:01:29:07

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BJPod Newsein aur Thoughtein- AI Dammit, the RSS AI movie, and Ajit Dhurandhar Doval feat. Richa

2/20/2026
Gang is back after a short hiatus (yes not dead just tired) joined by Richa to talk things AI (always interesting), Raj had a question lingering in him since November that he finally asks Aditya and co. They again talk about Dhurandhar without even watching it and as always there is a film trailer to be reviewed. As always like share subscribe and we will try to be more regular

Duration:01:36:07

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BJPod Newsein aur Thoughtein- Akarma-Sakarma, and the external lens into what India is

1/25/2026
Nishant and Raj are joined by Vinamra and Richa to talk about things that are happening. Starting from Nishant's recent India trip to the various infrastructure failings in India. What is Akarma-Sakarma in Karnataka? What happened in Delhi Metro and in Noida? Trigger Warning for discussion of sexual assault. Like share and subscribe.

Duration:01:37:18

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BJPod Newsein aur Thoughtein- Gig workers, new enemy uncloked and the Olympics in 2036

1/4/2026
Aditya and Raj are joined by Vinamra and MV our Indian correspondents to talk about how things are with the Gig workers strike. They start with the new enemy India has found in Bangladesh, how is India's foreign policy seems to be managed by 12 year olds. The discussion than moves to Olympics being planned to hosted in India, but how when we will not allow most countries to come in. Finally we talk about the gig workers strike and the implications of it. Missed talking of the lynching of the Tripura student but we shall do that next episode. Like, share and subscribe please.

Duration:01:21:51

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BJPod Wishes you a Happy New Year

12/31/2025
Hello friends, and welcome to the last episodeof 2025 on Bharatiya Junta Podcast. As we stand at the edge of another year, I wanted to take amoment to speak with you, as one person trying to make sense of these times to another doing the same. Firstly, happy new year and for most part that is all I have to say to you, hope you have a good one. You can switch off now if you want to because from here on everything I say will probably only be a different way to wish you a better upcoming year. But if you are invested either in commuting or cooking or working out stay with me for a bit.

Duration:00:17:22

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BJPod Christmas Special- Relook at the best of Quora

12/26/2025
As the title suggests, a relook of what Quora offered in the Modi Years.

Duration:02:10:55

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BJPod Newsein aur Thoughtien - Dhurandhar, Homebound and films as a machine for generating empathy

12/12/2025
Aditya and Raj are joined by Abbas and Dr. Medusa to talk about the latest movie that is doing the rounds and what does good art mean? What does art need to do? Does it have a duty toward society and other such boring questions. They also talk about Modi Ji and his new antics like changing the name of MGNREGA to Pujya Bapu something and why. Tune in for the gyan. Please share with like minded folks. Also, the intro music is us just trying to hit you with irony, do not mind please.

Duration:02:07:19

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BJPod Thoughtein hi Thoughtein- Priest King ke hilte haath, AI MOM, Gig economy, Democracy ka naam satya hai

11/29/2025
Aditya and Raj are joined by Vatsal and Kaustubh to discuss the pros and mostly cons of gig economy, goa, modi ji ke hilane ka shauq, democracy's temperature in vishwaguru, and kya hoga India ka? Tune in and like and share and subscribe aapko Modi Ji ki kasam.

Duration:01:55:20

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BJPod Thoughtein hi Thoughtein- Zohran ki Jeet, Aditya Thakrey ka Pyar, AI and its perils

11/7/2025
Gang is joined by Kalim and Richa. They discuss Mamdani, Bihar elections, perils of AI and the latest substack essay that Kalim and Raj wrote together. Also, Dhoom Machale. Trigger Warning at 1 hour 30 min mark there is discussion of suicide and self harm, if you have to, please skip the next 15 minutes from there. Like, share and subscribe. Essay Link- https://themonolithbykalim.substack.com/p/perpetual-victimhood

Duration:02:00:40

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BJPod Newsein aur Thoughtien - The Taj Story and the broken window theory

10/18/2025
Raj (@discoursedancer) and Aditya (@BhaJaPod) are joined by Vinamra (@Duneemperorpaul) as they discuss the latest movie to bathe in the waters of propaganda, what makes a film or a novel good versus what makes them mass popular. They also talk about the true intent of such films and art along with the regular news that is doing the rounds around. Please listen, share and subscribe. Aapko Mummy Kasam.

Duration:01:18:33

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BJPod Newsein aur Thoughtien - Blessing in disguise, how Modi Ji master strokes us all

9/27/2025
Gang talks of the latest Trump tarrifs and the H1B fiasco and how Modi Ji is the best master stroker for our country. Like, share and subscribe.

Duration:01:16:58

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BJPod Newsein aur Thoughtien - Modi Ji Birthday bash summary

9/21/2025
Do you need any more description than the title for this one?

Duration:01:16:22

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BJPod Crossover PCCI Pod- Cocktail of politics and sports, and the idea of a perfect enemy

9/17/2025
We bring you a crossover episode from the PCCI where we talk about the recent India Pakistan cricket drama and how that ties into the jingoistic republic we live in today. Please listen aapko mummy kasam

Duration:01:18:20

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BJPod Newsein aur Thoughtien - Modi Ji in Dil Chahta Hai, best election by the most fair election commision of India

9/1/2025
OG Gang gathers to discuss new Modi Ji shenanigans and the RaGa H-Bomb. The state of democracy in India and why it is tough for centrist aligned people to truly understand how fast things have unraveled. Tune in.

Duration:01:14:21

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BJPod Newsein aur Thoughtien - Independence Day Special: Orange is my favorite color Feat. Nehru V Modi epic rap battle

8/15/2025
Aditya and Nishant are joined by Richa, MV and Megh to talk about the Delhi order of capturing stray dogs while Modiji does dog whistle, what is Gendaswamy ka fuse conductor? Kya Arundati Roy hi Sanjay Raut hai? Women army officers as a shield against criticism of the govt. Mithun Da, India development day moved forward some BJPCCI discussions and an epic rap battle.

Duration:01:38:01

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BJPod Newsein aur Thoughtien - MAGA+MIGA=MEGA means Tariff pe Tareef Feat. Dr. Hedgewar

8/8/2025
Gang starts by talking about the Trump Tariffs on India and how that is creating challenges for the Bhakt crowd. How Modi Ji is democracy and democracy is Modi Ji. They also debate if Rahul Gandhi's expose would have any impact on the general Indians? The cherry on the cake is the trailer review of not one but two Hedgewar movies.

Duration:01:24:08

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BJPod Newsein aur Thoughtien - India has only one Saiyyaaraa... Modi Ji. Also, Toilet Paper versus Handwashing.

7/27/2025
Gang tries to talk about Dhankar Ji's sudden resignation and Indian media not being able to even sniff the news but then digresses into the PR around Modi Ji foreign trips which is not too different than Saiyyara. They then compare and contrast Saiyyaraa to Kaho Na Pyar Hai and realize they are getting old and therefore do not get the hype but also realizing in the process that India has only one rockstar which is Modi Ji. Raj watched the movie Emergency and tries to explain it. They end with, how the dream for them is to have Priyank Kharge someday say, fk.. those bhajapod guys. All this and more, like, share and subscribe please.

Duration:01:17:16

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BJPod Newsein aur Thoughtien - Indian Idol Shashi Tharoor, Yogi Ji ki movie and why are we not AstroTalk

7/12/2025
Gang reflects on their failures on not being able to be astro talk. They also listen to Shashi uncle singing offkey and apologize that they wanted him to be INC chief and then Yogi Ji movie trailer. MV from PCCIPod is with us on the episode too.

Duration:01:20:19

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BJPod Thoughton Ki Baraat- Low versus High Trust Societies, Conversation with Nilakantan RS

7/6/2025
Had Nilakantan RS on the pod for a conversation around how societies shape themselves around trust, why is India a low trust society, what it means for us as we fantasize about development while we are such low trust and are there ways to move us up the spectrum in trust.

Duration:01:13:54

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BJPod Special Episode- Diljit, Faiz and what are they afraid of?

6/25/2025
What does it mean when a nation fears a poem? When an actor is boycotted not for what he says, but for who he shares a screen with? We unpack the growing wave of cultural censorship in India from the backlash against Diljit Dosanjh for starring alongside a Pakistani actor, to the banning of Faiz Ahmed Faiz’s poetry, to the rise of hyper-nationalist films. We explore how art becomes resistance, how silence becomes complicity, and why, despite the weariness, we must still speak. Because, as Faiz said—Bol, ke sach zinda hai ab tak.

Duration:00:31:21