

Dostcast
Vinamre Kasanaa
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.
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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Jan 31, 2023 • 1h 20min
Why Muslims and Hindus HATE Intermarriage
Rukmini S is a data journalist based out of Chennai and the author of the book, Whole Numbers and Half Truths: What Data Can and Cannot Tell Us About Modern India.
She's worked with big names like The Times Of India, The Hindu and HuffPost India and is the first data editor to have worked in a newsroom.
In this podcast,
▸ Vinamre and Rukmini talk about how governments manipulate data for political advantage
▸ The reality of Delhi being a Rape Capital
▸ How much you need to spend to become the top 5% of India
You can follow Rukmini on:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/rukmini.writes?igshid=MDM4ZDc5MmU=
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rukmini?t=IMBJ_6nVSfzS2oCKYqJYjw&s=09
Timestamps:
0:00 Into
1:18 How much maths is required for becoming a data journalist?
4:43 Unemployment in India is very low
9:53 Nehru's plan for Indian statistics that shocked the world
19:23 Why do politicians hide data from the public?
23:58 Was the real number of deaths in Covid kept secret?
31:24 43% of rape cases in India are false
47:03 Are Indians open to inter-caste marriage?
55:55 Only few Indians get laid
1:08:16 How much does the top 5% of India earn?
1:12:58 How can you use data to your advantage?
1:17:44 Conclusion

Jan 27, 2023 • 1h 9min
The DARK Truth Of AI: ChatGPT and Future JOBS | Dostcast 174 w/ Varun Mayya
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Varun Mayya is the CEO of Scenes (previously Avalon Meta), the man behind the YouTube channel Aevy TV and an AI expert.
In this podcast,
▸ Vinamre and Varun talk about why most founders are shutting down their companies?
▸ Is AI a tool to spread misinformation?
▸ Why coding and English are the most important skills to learn today?
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:40 Most people will be jobless in the next 5 years
6:48 Where does AI fall behind humans?
9:49 Audiobooks are the best self-improvement tool
15:16 Being skilled is not valuable anymore
24:49 Why most AI tools are free for all?
28:50 Why has AI become a mainstream topic?
32:11 Is there any point in a colleg degree anymore?
38:42 How to standout in the era of AI?
45:15 Creating consciousness with AI
50:33 Learning English is a top-dollar skill
55:57 Why is networking a great skill to learn?
1:03:30 What skills will get you a job in the next 5 years?
1:12:00 Conclusion
You can follow Varun on:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/VarunMayya?t=yLjYn_rb8_VyLZ0WykHIig&s=09
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thevarunmayya?igshid=MDM4ZDc5MmU=
Check out his YouTube channel, Aevy TV: https://youtube.com/@aevytv

Jan 24, 2023 • 1h 36min
दर्द के बिना ART Possible नहीं है! | Dostcast 173 w/ Sudip Roy
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Sudip Roy is an Indian artist who has mastered the art of watercolors and has created a series of notable works including the Charulata series. He has collaborated with world-famous brands such as BMW, Audi, and Tanishq.
In this podcast,
▸ Vinamre and Sudip talk about the beauty of struggle in life
▸ How to not go broke as an artist
▸ The simple process of becoming a great artist
Sudip is organizing his art show in Bikaner House, Delhi from 28th January to 2nd February.
You can follow Sudip on Instagram to stay updated:
https://instagram.com/sudip_roy?igshid=MDM4ZDc5MmU=
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:28 Art college exams are tough
8:40 How classical music enriches your soul
15:28 Why do most artists fail to make money?
20:35 Black is not a color of sadness
23:18 Pain is the most personal possession
28:08 How to make money as an artist?
42:26 Feeding your family as a full-time artist
56:18 Life of an artist in Delhi
1:00:09 Delhi vs West Bengal
1:02:31 Don't kill your sensitivity as an artist
1:09:45 Developing great taste in art and films
1:13:46 A single lesson by Swami Vivekananda that can change your life
1:15:32 Overcome rejection to become a great artist
1:25:12 Mbappé is an interesting character
1:30:22 Conclusion
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Jan 20, 2023 • 1h 25min
Using AI To Create RAMAYAN | Dostcast 172
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Madhav Kohli is a Gurgaon-based artist who graduated from the College of Communication, Boston University. His recent work on AI generated images of Indians from different states earned quite a lot of attention.
In this podcast,
▸ Vinamre and Madhav talk about the using AI to make Ramayana
▸ How to become a verified online personality
▸ How Puneet Superstar became a pop-culture icon
Check out Madhav's AI work and memes on:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/mvdhav?igshid=MDM4ZDc5MmU=
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mvdhav?t=pCZ9mPWqgMpNLtm9M1iOTQ&s=09
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:55 Discovering AI art
05:42 What is New Media Art?
06:40 Logan Paul and NFTs
09:00 Independent AI artists
11:57 Is AI Art real art?
15:10 The Chunkey Pandey thread
16:10 Stereotypes of Indian States
21:45 Being a controversial figure
31:20 Making Ramayana in AI
43:36 Commanding AI as a skill
49:40 Making AI Art live
56:10 Puneet Superstar affected the culture unknowingly
58:05 Playing with AI
01:10:10 Designers aren’t artists?
01:14:10 Abortion and Gun rights in India
01:20:35 Verify kaise hote h?
01:25:00 Conclusion

Jan 17, 2023 • 1h 9min
Daaji on Heartfulness, Trauma, And How To Move On | Dostcast 171
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Kamlesh D. Patel, popularly known as Daaji among his followers, is a spiritual leader, author and heartfulness guide in a tradition of Yoga meditation over 100 years old.
He's lately published a book titled, The Wisdom Bridge: Nine Principles to a Life that Echoes in the Hearts of Your Loved Ones
In this podcast,
▸ Vinamre and Daaji talk about why challenges - mental, physical and spiritual are important.
▸ How you can be ambitious and spiritual at the same time.
▸ The power of a meditative mind
You can follow Daaji on:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/kamleshdaaji?igshid=MDM4ZDc5MmU=
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kamleshdaaji?t=wmEbAQ99LfpUCOeANWHsvg&s=09
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Heartfulness
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:45 Meditation helps you with experiencing love
4:26 Constant surveillance of your child can be damaging
8:48 What led Daaji to meditation?
13:16 Can you be ambitious and spiritual at the same time?
17:02 Daaji's admiration for Swami Vivekanand
20:49 How living in New York strengthened Daaji?
27:41 Cultivating focus in restless times
33:39 How youngsters can build a relationship with their grandparents?
40:21 You can be tender in a cut-throat world
43:58 The good and bad side of a meditative mind
48:46 How your environment impacts your biology?
53:47 Meditation alone is not enough
57:54 Why only good people suffer?
1:01:46 Must read books recommended by Daaji
1:07:15 Conclusion

Jan 13, 2023 • 1h 23min
The DARK Side of Delhi: Crime, Violence, and Rap Culture | Dostcast 170 w/ AB17
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Ankit Bhandari is a Delhi based rapper better known as AB 17. Initially he gained popularity for his collaboration with Seedhe Maut on the song “Batti” and is now making waves with his EP, Tez Filam.
In this podcast,
► Vinamre and AB17 talk about the violent underbelly of Delhi
► The cost of being a rapper
► The downfall of rappers like Eminem and Kanye West
You can follow AB17 on:
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@absatrah1736
Instagram: https://instagram.com/ab_17_satrah?igshid=MDM4ZDc5MmU=
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
3:15 Why AB17 hates Paytm?
6:10 AB17’s collab with Seedhe Maut
13:44 What makes a true artist?
19:06 Crime and punishment in Delhi
27:32 Death threats to artists
34:28 Delhi ki maar peet
41:32 The dichotomy of fame
53:03 The lethal truth of Delhi that cannot be put into songs
1:02:12 Success in rap comes with dangers
1:05:13 Learn from Donald Trump to deal with hate
1:08:23 Modern Indian rappers with massive talent
1:13:34 The downfall of Andrew Tate, Justin Bieber and Kanye West explained
1:20:42 Conclusion

Jan 10, 2023 • 2h 37min
Masculinity, Tough Times, And Growing Up w/ Prakhar Ke Pravachan | Dostcast 170
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Vinamre brings back his bestfriend PG, Prakhar Gupta on Dostcast to discuss the tools one needs to deal with times of crisis and develop their masculine side.
In this podcast,
▸ Vinamre and Prakhar discuss everything from the root cause of procrastination to how to hone your masculine side.
▸Why DaVinci and Van Gogh are considered innovators
▸Unheard tales of the USA, Mexico, Panama and Punjab
Stay updated with Prakhar’s latest courses and content:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/prakharkepravachan?igshid=MDM4ZDc5MmU=
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@PrakharkePravachan
Check out Prakhar’s new YouTube channel, PG Plus:
https://youtube.com/@PrakharGuptaPlus
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
4:40 The change in Prakhar’s content for 2023
10:48 How Prakhar remained grounded during times of emergency?
15:27 How Andrew Tate became a worldwide phenomenon?
21:56 No social life, no relationship – what to do?
28:09 The anxiety of turning 30
33:46 What keeps Prakhar calm during a crisis?
41:32 Why we fail to be disciplined?
51:58 Why Prakhar won’t do self help content anymore?
1:06:01 Non-alcoholic drinks are worse than gin and tonic
1:11:06 Why Joe Rogan is the king of podcasts?
1:24:25 Prakhar and Vinamre roast each other
1:33:48 Death and transformation in Hinduism
1:45:51 How to understand paintings and films?
2:02:18 Mexico sold California to the USA!
2:08:48 Encounter with a Gujarati in Panama
2:13:55 Travel destinations that will change your perspective
2:19:09 Terrifying drug culture in Punjab
2:35:23 Conclusion

Jan 6, 2023 • 1h 19min
Ankur Warikoo | Dostcast 169
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Ankur Warikoo is an Indian entrepreneur, content creator, online educator, co-founder and former CEO of Nearbuy. An ISB graduate, Ankur is the best-selling author of "Do Epic Shit" and has recently released his second book, "Get Epic Shit Done".
In this podcast,
▸ Vinamre and Ankur talk about the process of becoming a king of digital marketing
▸ Why working a 9-5 job won't make you a corporate slave?
▸ What do companies look for while hiring?
You can follow Ankur on:
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@warikoo
Instagram: https://instagram.com/ankurwarikoo?igshid=MDM4ZDc5MmU=
Check out his courses: https://ankurwarikoo.com/
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
4:32 Why we keep seeing Ankur’s ads
08:45 How to win people’s trust?
15:18 Taking wrong decisions is better than inaction
23:56 Building your dream lifestyle
28:08 How Ankur’s time management course will benefit you?
34:09 Why Ankur doesn’t want you to make friends?
42:41 Don’t make parents your enemy
49:52 Quitting your 9-5 job can be foolish
54:44 Working with a team frees you
59:10 Why Ankur doesn’t look at resumes while hiring
1:04:58 Hustle like Gary Vee or relax like Tim Ferris?
1:10:57 How to read non-fiction so that it benefits you?

Jan 3, 2023 • 1h 23min
How To Use AI To Make Money w/ Ansh Mehra | Dostcast 168
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Ansh Mehra is a UX designer and storyteller at Zuddl. He also does YouTube and Instagram where he teaches UX Design for free.
In this podcast,
▸ Vinamre and Ansh talk about life-changing AI tools - ChatGPT, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion
▸ How AI will make humans immortal?
You can follow Ansh on: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@AnshMehraUX
Instagram: https://instagram.com/anshmehra.work?igshid=MDM4ZDc5MmU=
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:31 Why ChatGPT will never replace artists
03:24 AI v/s AGI: What's the difference?
06:50 These AI tools will change your life
10:45 Why you cannot stop AI?
18:50 Opposing AI will perish you
22:02 Vinamre and Ansh create movie characters using AI
35:50 This AI lets you talk in Hindi
43:54 AI creates an anime character of Vinamre
49:10 This AI communication tool is as important as English
55:21 How non technical people can learn to use AI?
1:00:51 Learn to use AI and become ultra successful
1:11:03 How ChatGPT works?
1:16:51 Why using AI to solve homework will destroy you?
1:21:26 Conclusion

Dec 30, 2022 • 1h 13min
CRAZY Moments From 2022 | Dostcast Recap
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From Puneet superstar’s ultra rich investments to the OG Bigg Boss episodes. From Satish Ray getting candid about his characters to Prakhar’s love for Ranveer, 2022 was a banger for Dostcast.
Thank you all for your constant love and support to Dostcast. We love serving you. We end this year by offering you a bundle of laughs from our funniest episodes.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:45 Clip #1: Puneet Superstar reveals his girlfriend
9:49 Clip #2: Vinamre and @salonayyy roast love gurus
13:44 Clip #3: RD Sharma ka khauf
16:52 Clip #4: Savage Parents and Advanced Daadi
19:43 Clip #5: Satish Ray 32 saal ka hai?
22:41 Clip #6: How to last longer in bed?
29:16 Clip #7: India’s favourite p*rn category
37:06 Clip #8: Rich dogs v/s poor dogs
43:04 Clip #9: The OG Bigg Boss episodes
49:16 Clip #10: Helping a submissive step sister
55:27 Clip #11: Crazy rich Chinese imports Mercedes to the USA
59:09 Clip #12: Raftaar mobbed by angry Amity crowd
1:05:28 Clip #13 Vinamre destroys Prakhar
1:12:00 Clip #14 Prakhar loves Ranveer