Dostcast Akaash Singh on Modi, Caste in America, and Cancel Culture | Dostcast in America
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Akaash Singh is an Indian-American stand-up comedian, actor, and podcaster best known for his unapologetic humor and sharp takes on culture, identity, and politics. A regular on the global comedy circuit and co-host of the hit podcast Flagrant, Akaash blends his Indian roots with an American sensibility — challenging stereotypes and pushing boundaries with every punchline.
In this episode, Vinamre and Akaash discuss:
- Caste and identity in America
- Life as a comedian between New York and India
- Racism, cancel culture, and political correctness
- The Modi debate and Indian weddings abroad
- Comedy tours, trauma, and the price of honesty
- Experience with Trump, Rogan, and Alex Jones
Follow Akaash Singh:
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Twitter (X): https://x.com/akaashsingh
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:50 Akaash’s Hindi skills
2:23 Caste in America
4:35 Crowd work
5:55 The Habitat & India
13:09 Indians and domestic helpers
16:15 Comics in Saudi
19:48 Experience with Trump
27:25 Best guest experience
30:45 Racism in America
33:52 Views on Modi
36:15 Indian weddings and Gujjus
40:30 Tough times
47:17 Obsession with chai
48:17 New York experience
57:13 Best interviews
59:30 Cancel culture
1:07:28 Tours and trauma
1:10:10 The problem with comedians in India
1:14:00 Alex Jones, Trump, and Rogan
1:18:43 Conclusion
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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.
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