

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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Dec 13, 2024 • 2h 26min
Atul Subhash Case Explained | Dostcast w/ Barkha Trehan
Barkha Trehan is a Men's Rights Activist and the Founder & President of Purush Aayog, an NGO working for men's rights and welfare. The organization focuses on addressing issues that affect men in Indian society and works to protect men's rights, especially in areas like family law, domestic violence, and the challenges men face within a patriarchal system, highlighting issues like false accusations, mental health struggles, and bias against men in cases related to divorce, child custody, and dowry.
In this episode Vinamre and Barkha talk about:
- The recent Atul Subhash case and how the system failed him
- How children are used as tools of extortion and the custody laws in India
- Corruption in the judicial system and how lawyers misuse 498A to extort money
- The need for a Men's Commission in India and the government's neglect of this issue
- Unfair alimony laws in India and violence against men in India
- Marital rape law in India and arranged marriage as an institution.
Watch the episode to find out how the Atul Subhash case highlights the system's failure.
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Dec 10, 2024 • 1h 4min
Rajdeep Sardesai on BJP’s Washing Machine Politics, ED Cases, and 2024 Elections | Dostcast
You can buy Rajdeep's book here: https://www.amazon.in/2024-Election-that-Surprised-India/dp/9362135299
Rajdeep Sardesai is an Indian news anchor, reporter, journalist, and author. He is a consulting editor and anchor of India Today Television. Rajdeep began his career in journalism with The Times of India before moving on to television news. He has over 35 years of experience. Sardesai is well-known for his coverage of Indian elections. He was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2008. He has also authored books that analyze India’s political landscape and democracy including "2014: The Election That Changed India", "2024: The Election That Surprised India", and many more.
In this episode Vinamre and Rajdeep talk about:
- His Experience Interviewing PM Modi, Sonia Gandhi, and Bal Thackeray
- Why 2024 Was an Unfair Election and Why BJP Didn’t Get a Majority
- The Washing Machine Politics of BJP and the Impact of Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra
- Parivaarvaad in BJP and Congress: The Future of the Congress Party
- Predictions for the 2029 Elections, Media Neutrality, and the Future of Journalism
Watch this episode to know more about Indian politics, politicians, and how elections are contested now.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Interviews: Then vs Now
4:36 - Interviewing Bal Thackeray and Lalu Yadav
7:25 - Why he is the most hated journalist in India
12:00 - Condition of the Left in India
16:30 - Unfairness in the 2024 elections
19:12 - Interviewing PM Modi
22:25 - Interviewing Sonia Gandhi
26:03 - Regrets in his career
27:54 - Dealing with work burnout
32:51 - Why BJP didn’t get a majority in the 2024 elections
35:45 - Nepotism in politics and the future of Congress
44:04 - Washing Machine Politics of BJP
45:55 - "Mohabbat Ki Dukan" narrative of Rahul Gandhi
48:30 - Neutrality in journalism
54:00 - Sachin Pilot is more popular in North India than Rahul Gandhi
55:53 - Predictions for the 2029 elections
56:52 - Most difficult politician to interview
1:00:02 - His love for music and cricket
1:02:25 - Conclusion
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Dec 6, 2024 • 54min
Poonam Pandey on ØnlyFans, Male Fantasies, Faking Death, and Coming Back to Life | Dostcast
Poonam Pandey, born in Kanpur, is an Indian model and actress. She first gained public attention when she promised to strip if the Indian cricket team won the 2011 Cricket World Cup. Known for her bold social media presence and involvement in controversies, she made her Bollywood debut in 2013 with the film 'Nasha' and participated in reality shows like 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 4' and 'Lock Upp Season 1'. She is now an OF model. In 2024, she faced backlash for a publicity stunt where she falsely announced her death to raise awareness about cervical cancer.
In this episode, Vinamre and Poonam talk about:
- The controversy around the Cricket World Cup in 2011 .
- The fake death story and what motivated her to do it.
- Her personal relationships and the savior complex in men.
- Why entering Bollywood is difficult, how to stay relevant in the industry
- Her experiences in Lock Upp, and her upcoming show.
If you are a fan of Poonam Pandey’s work, this episode is for you.
Timestamps:
- 00:00 - Introduction
- 00:50 - The Cricket World Cup controversy
- 07:58 - Her childhood stories
- 11:30 - The cervical cancer campaign
- 16:29 - Why getting into Bollywood is difficult
- 19:07 - S*xual desires of men
- 22:24 - Her online vs. real-life persona
- 24:24 - How she stayed relevant for so many years
- 29:00 - The art of seduction
- 31:18 - The savior complex in men
- 35:09 - Her most expensive buys
- 39:20 - Bryan Johnson collaboration
- 41:40 - Her experience in Lock Upp
- 48:02 - Dealing with changing realities
- 51:17 - Conclusion
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Dec 3, 2024 • 1h 7min
Neeraj Goyat on Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul, His First Netflix Event, and Fighting KSI Next | Dostcast
Neeraj Goyat, an Indian professional boxer from Haryana, is the first Indian boxer to enter the WBC World Rankings, where he was ranked 20th. He was also a contestant on Bigg Boss. He has a professional boxing record of 19 wins, 4 losses, and 2 draws. He has appeared in Indian films like Toofan and RRR. Recently, he faced Whindersson Nunes on the undercard of the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Netflix event, which was the first fight streamed on Netflix. He is also the first international athlete to sign with MVP, the same boxing promotion company as Jake Paul’s.In this episode, Vinamre and Neeraj talk about:- His recent fight with Whindersson Nunes on the undercard of the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Netflix event.- Meeting Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, How Zomato sponsored him- Experience in the Bigg Boss house and attending the Global Jaat Convention.- Differences between professional and amateur boxing and boxing culture in India- The future of celebrity boxing in India, Brain damage caused by boxing.Watch this episode to get exclusive behind-the-scenes insights into the Neeraj vs. Nunes fight and the entire Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Netflix event.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
0:50 - The Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Fight
4:34 - His celebration after winning against Nunes
7:41 - Injury and workout before his fight
12:04 - Is Bigg Boss scripted?
14:54 - Global Jaat Convention in Canada
20:17 - Boxing culture in India
21:50 - Getting recognized globally
25:30 - Meeting Mike Tyson
29:40 - Weight cut process
33:28 - Who would win: Current Jake Paul vs. Prime Mike Tyson?
35:30 - How he got Zomato as a sponsor
41:50 - Response after the fight
44:52 - Upcoming fights
51:22 - Amateur vs. Professional boxing
55:12 - Brain damage during fights
1:04:32 - Conclusion
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Dec 3, 2024 • 1h 18min
Big Pharma in India EXPOSED: Doing This Will Ruin Your Health | Dostcast w/ Nikkhil K. Masurkar
Nikkhil K. Masurkar is the CEO of ENTOD Pharmaceuticals, a research-based pharmaceutical company specializing in ophthalmic, ENT, and dermatological medicines. He studied as a research pharmacist at King's College London and is a member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society in the UK. He has played a key role in creating innovative treatments, such as eye drops to slow down myopia in children and a facial gel to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. He is often referred to as the “Elon Musk of the Indian Pharma Industry” for his groundbreaking innovations in the eye care and skincare segments.
ENTOD website: http://entodpharma.com/
In this episode Vinamre and Nikkhil talk about:
- The villainization of Big Pharma, the working of a pharma company
- Big Pharma in India vs. the US, Pharmacy as a career
- Tips for better eye and ear health, most common complaints in India
- How medicines are so affordable in India, future of the pharma industry in India
- His experience as a community pharmacist in London
If you want to know the reality of Big Pharma and how a pharma company works, watch this episode.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Big Pharma in India vs. US
1:50 - Self-medication is the biggest risk
3:25 - How does a pharma company work?
5:50 - Allopathy vs. Ayurveda
6:55 - Process to release a new drug in India
8:25 - The market size of Indian pharma
11:52 - Pharmacy as a career
13:55 - Affordability of medicines in India
15:56 - Myths of the pharma industry
19:28 - State of public eye health in India
23:45 - Most common complaints in India
26:40 - Common tips for better eye care
29:00 - Diabetes can cause blindness
31:00 - Getting rid of glasses at the age of 40
34:00 - Can India solve major eye issues before the US?
37:35 - Basic ear health precautions
40:05 - Views on earbuds and ear wax
42:55 - Basic eye hygiene
44:05 - Competition in pharma companies
49:50 - Failures during research
54:14 - Growth of his company
56:25 - What is public health?
59:05 - The distribution network in the pharma industry
1:02:45 - His experience in community pharmacy in the UK
1:07:14 - The smoking cessation program
1:12:05 - Future of the pharma industry in India
1:14:55 - Conclusion
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Dec 1, 2024 • 1h 12min
@TheHarshBeniwal Opens Up Like Never Before | Dostcast
Harsh Beniwal born in New Delhi is an Indian YouTuber with over 16M+ subscribers. He is often referred to as one of the OG YouTubers of India, as he was one of the first YouTubers in India who started making comedy sketch videos and later began creating long-form videos on YouTube. He made his film debut in Student of the Year 2. He also acted in web series such as Campus Diaries, and his new web series Heartbeats is streaming now.
In this episode, Vinamre and Harsh talk about:
- How his life has changed after becoming famous and Crazy car culture in Gurgaon
- Balancing work and love, and why taking a break is important
- The shift from YouTube to OTT platforms, preparations for his role in his upcoming series
- Playing videos games like RDR 2 and GTA V, and weird Instagram algorithm
- His experience of collaborating with CarryMinati on “MrBeast” parody video.
Don’t miss this episode to see Harsh Beniwal in his most genuine, unfiltered form.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
0:55 - Beef with Ajaz Khan
2:53 - Getting fame for the first time
4:51 - How his family life has changed
8:12 - Crazy Car rides in Gurgaon
12:12 - Maturing at the right age
14:12 - Balancing work and love
16:20 - Behen-bhai content on YouTube
20:05 - Shooting “MrBeast” Parody Video with Carryminati
23:00 - Shifting from YouTube to OTT
29:15 - Adapting UP dialect for the series
33:36 - Taking a break from work is important
36:50 - Playing video games; RDR 2 and GTA V
46:54 - His most impulsive buy and VR experience
49:59 - Working with Ananya Pandey and Tiger Shroff
51:35 - Meeting Suresh Raina
52:55 - His lowest point in life
54:34 - Why the term “Bhaichara” is Dangerous
58:04 - The Plot of his series “Heartbeats”
1:00:05 - Weird Instagram reels and algorithm
1:06:35 - His favorite countries to visit
1:10:43 - Conclusion
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Nov 26, 2024 • 1h 14min
Dostcast w/ Maharaja of Mysore | Royals of Bharat: Episode 1
Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar is the Maharaja of Mysore. Born in 1992, he studied in Bengaluru and the United States, earning a degree in Economics and English from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He is the head of the Wadiyar family and the custodian of Mysore State. In 2024, Yaduveer entered politics and became a Member of Parliament (MP) for the Mysore constituency, representing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He is known for his efforts to preserve Mysore's cultural heritage, manage royal traditions, and support charitable trusts associated with the Wadiyar family.In this episode, Vinamre and Yaduveer discuss:- Surprising rituals still practiced and what happens in the Darbar- His life before and after becoming the Maharaja and an MP of Mysore- The role of a Maharaja in modern India and the influence of social media- His vision for his empire as a Maharaja and a political leader- The significance of traditions and culture in today’s world- The rich history of Karnataka and the Vijayanagar Empire- If you’re curious about what it’s like to be a king in India in 2024, don’t miss this episode.If you’re curious about what it’s like to be a king in India in 2024, don’t miss this episode.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
02:55 - His approach to political life as a member of a royal family
05:28 - Holding a private darbar: the rituals and traditions they still follow
11:05 - The curse of the old lady and the Doctrine of Lapse
13:39 - Why traditions and culture are most important now
17:37 - Surprising rituals that most people don’t know
22:13 - Visiting the royal palace as a child
26:28 - Using social media after ascending the throne
30:43 - Conducting oneself as a politician and maintaining personal space
36:10 - Handling hate and criticism
39:26 - Experience of being an MP at a young age
42:45 - The great history of Karnataka
48:30 - Inspirational Roman Empire
52:39 - What he does for fun
55:17 - The Mysore Pak stereotype
56:30 - Goals as an MP of Mysore
59:21 - The coffee-drinking culture
1:03:35 - Conclusion
1:06:15 - Tour of The Mysore Palace
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Nov 26, 2024 • 2h 1min
Kushal Mehra on Khalistan, Terrorism in Canada, And Modi vs Trudeau
All the articles and videos referenced in the podcast are available here: https://mega.nz/folder/yVkWFI4L#IWouDY8opkZzMaRRN72Qag
You can buy Kushal's book here: https://amzn.in/d/e3NlDld
Kushal Mehra is the host of "The Carvaka Podcast" and a commentator known for his discussions on Indian culture, politics, religion, and society. He critics issues related to Hindu philosophy, Indian politics, ideologies and cultural trends.
In this episode Vinamre and Kushal talked about:
- The current situation of the Khalistani movement in Canada
- The downfall of Justin Trudeau, How Canada is providing shelter to terrorists
- Reality of the clash in front of Hindu Sabha Mandir in Canada
- How Canada's political system is rigged and the interference of Khalistani terrorists
- The consequences of the Khalistani activities on Indians
- How exams like IELTS are rigged and the anti-immigration sentiments of Canadians
- The credibility of podcasts and their influence in elections
- India-America relationship after Trump as the president
If you wanna know what is really happening in Canada with the Khalistani movement, watch this episode.
Timestamps:
- 0:00 - Introduction
- 1:15 - Caste Discrimination among different religions
- 9:10 - Importance of political stability
- 11:35 - The problem with Justin Trudeau
- 18:25 - Why Canada is the epicenter of the Khalistanis
- 28:25 - The Khalistanis clash in front of Hindu Sabha Mandir
- 34:05 - How Canada is harboring terrorists
- 47:30 - Anti-immigrant sentiments in Canada and the problem with Punjabi psyche
- 58:00 - What do really Khalistanis want?
- 1:00:25 - How the Canadian political system is rigged
- 1:06:08 - Canadian state and Canadian conservative movement
- 1:10:40 - The Diwali fiasco
- 1:14:15 - Consequences of Khalistanis activities on Indians
- 1:24:52 - Impact of Trump’s presidency and the relationship with America
- 1:31:12 - Impact of writing on policy-making
- 1:36:15 - Will the podcast industry lose its credibility?
- 1:41:05 - Advice for young podcasters and journalists
- 1:47:30 - Why do most YouTubers become center-right?
- 1:51:30 - Why X is the most powerful app in the world
- 1:55:21 - How to understand political commentary and the nature of politics in India
- 2:00:24 - Conclusion
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Nov 19, 2024 • 1h 58min
Historian EXPOSES Tipu Sultan: Political Propaganda, Religious Cruelty, and Obsession with Astrology
Order Tipu Sultan: The Saga of Mysore's Interregnum (1760–1799) here: https://amzn.in/d/3VgaI7zYou can follow his work at: https://fihcr.com/
Vikram Sampath is an Indian historian, author, and researcher known for his work on the history of music, culture, and political history in India. He was elected as a Fellow of the prestigious Royal Historical Society of the UK and is a winner of the Sahitya Akademi's first Yuva Puraskar in English literature. He has also established India's first digital sound archive for vintage gramophone recordings, called the Archive of Indian Music. He is the author of many books of history, including biographies of Gauhar Jaan and Veer Savarkar. His latest book is Tipu Sultan: The Saga of Mysore's Interregnum (1760–1799).
In this episode, Vinamre and Vikram Sampath discuss:
- The weaponization of Tipu Sultan today: Why is he celebrated by the Congress?
- Early life and traumatic childhood of Hyder Ali.
- How Tipu Sultan fought with the British and his cruelty against minorities.
- His weird dreams and how much he was involved in astrology.
- Views of him as a freedom fighter, and his last days.
If you are interested to know about India's most controversial historical character, Tipu Sultan, watch this episode.
Timestamps:
- 00:00 – Introduction
- 2:56 – Why Tipu Sultan is a mystery for historians?
- 7:54 – What made him pursue writing a book on Tipu Sultan
- 21:31 – Weaponization of Tipu Sultan
- 25:41 – Context of Tipu Jayanti
- 29:19 – Early life of Hyder Ali
- 38:50 – The regain of power by the Wadiyars
- 43:46 – How Tipu Sultan fought wars with the British
- 49:45 – How Tipu Sultan overshadowed Hyder Ali
- 55:36 – Cruelty of Tipu Sultan against religious minorities
- 1:07:21 – The goals of Tipu Sultan's government
- 1:12:46 – The hypocrisy of Tipu Sultan
- 1:18:39 – The downfall of Tipu Sultan
- 1:23:48 – Tipu Sultan's weird dreams and his relation with astrology
- 1:29:03 – Reputation of Tipu Sultan as a freedom fighter
- 1:35:48 – The last days of Tipu Sultan
- 1:43:18 – Difficulties in writing this book
- 1:48:28 – Idea of FIHCR and fellowships
- 1:57:43 – Conclusion
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Nov 12, 2024 • 1h 40min
AAP Spokesperson EXPOSES BJP’s Tactics, Swati Maliwal, and Arvind Kejriwal’s Next Term as CM
Reena Gupta, the Delhi Secretary of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and National Spokesperson, discusses the party's evolution from activism to governance. She debunks myths about Arvind Kejriwal's leadership and the controversies surrounding Swati Maliwal. Gupta dives deep into the pollution crisis in Delhi, emphasizing state-central cooperation for solutions. She critiques financial disparities affecting opposition-ruled states while advocating for comprehensive strategies to combat air quality issues. The conversation highlights AAP's unique role in challenging the BJP's dominance.