Episodes

  • Welcome to Varta Lab!

    This week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are here with a rather sad announcement. Stay tuned, as there’s a lot to be conversed.

    In the episode, they talked about :

    - Importance of tuning out in life
    - Constant construction work & the need to leave Bombay
    - Building & society politics
    - Sharirik takleefen for Aakash & Navin
    - Near-death experiences
    - Pocket-friendly food prices in the good ol’ days
    - Aakash’s recent date night
    - Season-ending announcement :(
    - In conclusion: Aakash & Navin recollect some of their favorite Varta moments over the last four seasons

    And much more!

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    Follow our cute hosts:

    Aakash is @kuchbhimehta on Instagram
    Navin is @houseofnoronha on Instagram

    Stream the podcast on major platforms:

    Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn
    Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M
    Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9

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    This week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are joined by fellow stand-up comedian and host of the ‘Has It Aged Well?’ Podcast - Urjita Wani!

    In the episode, they talked about :

    - Urjita’s hilarious Taj Mahal visit & brawl with monkeys
    - The best Agra people & monkey mimicry by Urjita
    - The monkey who tried eating a Fuji film
    - How Urjita became the Bollywood Super Gyaani amongst her peers
    - Aakash’s lazy vacation plans on turning 30
    - Urjita’s near ‘MAUUT’ experience at Grant Road
    - Why Navin has problems with people digging footpaths
    - The wave of compliments for the ‘Has It Aged Well?’ podcast
    - How much Urjita hates Ponniyin Selvan, the movie
    - The Indian indie comedy scene
    - Urjita’s hilarious & ‘could be raunchy’ crowd work story
    - Aakash’s mystery hour shows
    - Heavy-hearted concluding points

    And much more!

    Follow Urjita on Instagram at @urjitawani

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    Follow our cute hosts:

    Aakash is @kuchbhimehta on Instagram
    Navin is @houseofnoronha on Instagram

    Stream the podcast on major platforms:

    Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn
    Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M
    Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9

    And don’t forget to rate us!

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    This week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are joined by fellow comedian and host of the Radical Measures Podcast - Noel Cordeiro!

    In the episode, they talked about :

    - Why his RMP co-host & fellow comedian Gaurav Pawar is funny literally ‘everywhere’
    - Gaurav at open-mics & the ‘g***d mara’ story
    - When the client doesn’t understand your humor ft. Noel’s fresh writing gig story
    - Crowd work vs material - a comic’s life
    - Aakash’s 40 comedy shows in 20 days run
    - Modern Family - a show sharing the best info about queer icons & more
    - Silverie’s (Antariksh) unexpected rage moment at this open-mic
    - Noel's journey from NalaSopara to Thane
    - The dumb thought of ‘how I dress is how I express’
    - their favorite pop-cultural references
    - Lakes & treks from Thane
    - The essential grandfather story to end the show

    And much more!

    Follow Noel on Instagram at @cordeironoel

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    Follow our cute hosts:

    Aakash is @kuchbhimehta on Instagram
    Navin is @houseofnoronha on Instagram

    Stream the podcast on major platforms:

    Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn
    Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M
    Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9

    And don’t forget to rate us!

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    Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and statements expressed in the episodes of the shows hosted on the IVM Podcasts network are solely those of the individual participants, hosts, and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of IVM Podcasts or its management. IVM Podcasts does not endorse or assume responsibility for any content, claims, or representations made by the participants during the shows. This includes, but is not limited to, the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information provided. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. IVM Podcasts is not liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages arising out of or in connection with the use or dissemination of the content featured in the shows. Listener discretion is advised.

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    This week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are back w/ another edition of #JustUs! And this time their stories are from the mountains & performance stage!!!

    In the episode, they talked about :

    - Aakash’s recent Tirthan Valley trip & the 101s of traveling
    - The middle-class style of vacationing
    - Expert advice on Fishing (maybe Phishing..)
    - The Jallianwala Bagh story & tourist venue now
    - The Wagah Border patriotism
    - Shooting & recording some crazy stand-up|
    - Chris Rock’s new special
    - Why old couples are NOT the TG for Navin’s stand-up tour
    - The ninja technique of getting a standing ovation for comics

    And much more!

    Subscribe to the Varta Lab YouTube Channel for full video episodes!

    Leave your comments as well!

    Follow our cute hosts:

    Aakash is @kuchbhimehta on Instagram
    Navin is @houseofnoronha on Instagram

    Stream the podcast on major platforms:

    Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn
    Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M
    Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9

    And don’t forget to rate us!

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    Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and statements expressed in the episodes of the shows hosted on the IVM Podcasts network are solely those of the individual participants, hosts, and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of IVM Podcasts or its management. IVM Podcasts does not endorse or assume responsibility for any content, claims, or representations made by the participants during the shows. This includes, but is not limited to, the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information provided. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. IVM Podcasts is not liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages arising out of or in connection with the use or dissemination of the content featured in the shows. Listener discretion is advised.

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    On Varta Lab this week, Aakash & Navin are joined by poet, writer & educator, and old friend - Preeti Vangani!

    Preeti Vangani is an Indian poet, writer, and educator. Born and raised in Mumbai, she is the author of Mother Tongue Apologize (RLFPA Editions) & her poetry has been published in Gulf Coast, Hobart, and Threepenny Review, among other journals.

    In the episode, the trio talked about :

    - Getting scammed around the globe
    - Navin’s favorite scam busters on the Internet
    - ‘Ghar Wapsi’ moment for Preeti
    - ART scene - from music to comedy, to poetry, and everything in between
    - The great artsy cinema
    - Class disparity, cultural shocks & society ki dikkatein
    - Feminism in 30 seconds?
    - Preeti’s life in the US
    - Is Mumbai upgrading?
    - The trio’s favorite series & shows

    And much more!

    Follow Preeti on Instagram at @preetivangani

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    Follow our cute hosts:

    Aakash is @kuchbhimehta on Instagram
    Navin is @houseofnoronha on Instagram

    Stream the podcast on major platforms:

    Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn
    Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M
    Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9

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    On Varta Lab this week, we’re back with another edition of #JustUs, where just us (Aakash & Navin) are there to bring you stories from our chaotic yet somehow beautiful lives :)

    In the episode, we talked about :

    - The old age of p*rn discovery
    - The panic mechanism that comes along with making a stand-up special
    - Why Navin is better at hiding things than Aakash
    - Creators’ war w/ YouTube algorithm
    - College students need to STOP asking comics to come and do a free gig
    - State of activism in today’s time
    - A curious ‘washing machine guy’ story
    - Terrible hotels that don’t have ‘garam pani’
    - Equation w/ family members

    And much more!

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    Leave your comments as well!

    Follow our cute hosts:

    Aakash is @kuchbhimehta on Instagram
    Navin is @houseofnoronha on Instagram

    Stream the podcast on major platforms:

    Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn
    Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M
    Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9

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    On Varta Lab this week, Aakash & Navin are joined by RJ, Actor & Host - Abhilash Thapliyal aka SK Sir from our favorite web series, Aspirants!

    In the episode, they talked about :

    - Abhilash’s childhood being an Army Kid
    - The beautiful people & bad roads of Konkan
    - Aakash & Abhilash - some DANGEROUS Delhi fight stories
    - Navin vs ‘this’ group of girls - the usual Varta story
    - WORDS that can’t go on-air on Radio
    - What is ‘coc-porn’..
    - The secrets of LIVE radio interviews
    - How Abhilash got his first FILM through Amit Sharma & Manoj Bajpayee
    - Abhilash being on Comedy Circus
    - The journey of Aspirants & SK Sir Ki Class
    - People sending their UPSC admit cards to Abhilash on social media
    - Gulzar VS Influencers

    And much more!

    Follow Abhilash on Instagram at @abhilashthapliyal

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    Follow our cute hosts:

    Aakash is @kuchbhimehta on Instagram
    Navin is @houseofnoronha on Instagram

    Stream the podcast on major platforms:

    Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn
    Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M
    Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9

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    On Varta Lab this week, Aakash & Navin are joined by songwriter & multi-instrumentalist - Sidd Coutto! Over the past two decades, Sidd has played multiple roles in numerous bands, notably, drummer of Zero, singer of Helga’s Fun Castle, frontman of Tough on Tobacco, multi-instrumentalist with Ankur & The Ghalat Family as well as Vir Das’ Alien Chutney and more.

    In the episode, they talked about :

    - The immediate need to stop ‘kind acts’
    - Some Bible talks
    - Why musician weddings are the BEST weddings
    - Hangover stories: Waking up with bruises and not remembering how you got them
    - Navin: The rockstar of the Cat world
    - I Rock & some other great OG Indian rock music festivals
    - On stage fights, abusing & heckling - A live musician’s life
    - Some pretty uncommon & unnecessary medical treatments
    - Audience reactions at music festivals
    - The most absurd peach schnapps story

    And much more!

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    Leave your comments as well!

    Follow Sidd on Instagram at @siddcoutto

    Follow our cute hosts:

    Aakash is @kuchbhimehta on Instagram
    Navin is @houseofnoronha on Instagram

    Stream the podcast on major platforms:

    Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn
    Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M
    Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9

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    On Varta Lab this week, Aakash & Navin are joined by Actress & Comedian - Anu Menon aka popular nostalgia character - Lola Kutty!

    In the episode, they talked about :

    - Rahul Dravid’s no-smoking PSA Ad - that not everybody knows of
    - Anu’s iconic on-screen character - Lola Kutty
    - The good old days of watching world cups w/ society members
    - Modern day angrezi
    - Hate/Love messages on social media
    - Navin’s ‘clothy’ stage play role
    - Aakash’s violent ways of getting discounts on clothes & stuff
    - Ways of multicultural parenting

    And much more!

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    Follow Anu on Instagram at @exlolakutty

    Follow our cute hosts:

    Aakash is @kuchbhimehta on Instagram
    Navin is @houseofnoronha on Instagram

    Stream the podcast on major platforms:

    Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn
    Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M
    Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9

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    This week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are joined by Abbas Momin - Host of ‘Has It Aged Well?’ Podcast & a creator at IVM. After several reschedulings (cause of him being a coworker :P), we have finally got Abbas on the show!

    In the episode :

    - Thunder thighs, a guy called ‘dikki’ cause of his huge a** & a guy called ‘mahadik’
    - Abbas’ growing popularity with his new podcast ‘Has It Aged Well?’
    - The recent dating culture & ‘situation-ships’
    - Aakash, Navin & Abbas’ favorite movies, games & shows
    - Abbas’ journey from dental school to the world of writing & comedy - The ‘Abba nahi maanenge’ story..
    - The problem w/ Marvel Cinematic Universe
    - Why Navin would be a good peasant..
    - How Urjita Wani became the co-host of ‘Has It Aged Well?’
    - And our show turns into a self-realization motivational podcast

    And much more!

    Check out 'Has It Aged Well?' Podcast on YouTube

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    Follow Abbas on Instagram at @abbasmomin88

    Follow our cute hosts:

    Aakash is @kuchbhimehta on Instagram
    Navin is @houseofnoronha on Instagram

    Stream the podcast on major platforms:

    Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn
    Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M
    Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9

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    This week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are joined by Anshu Patni - CEO, Web3 & Gaming at Mythoverse Studios & a fellow Podcaster.

    In the episode :

    - We get to know who a ‘bus didi’ is
    - What is it like to live on the border cities of the country
    - How well did Aakash & Navin produce Anshu’s podcast
    - The 101s of doing a podcast w/ your kid
    - Some important insights on parenting
    - Film sets ka khaana

    And much more!

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    Follow Anshu on Instagram at @anshupatni

    Follow our cute hosts:

    Aakash is @kuchbhimehta on Instagram
    Navin is @houseofnoronha on Instagram

    Stream the podcast on major platforms:

    Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn
    Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M
    Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9

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  • This week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are joined by Singer/Songwriter & Harpist, Nush Lewis. The first ever Harpist on the show, yay! With moody vocal lines, pensive compositions, combined with a unique production ethos, her musicality can best be described as minimal acoustic, with intricate melodic lines set upon ephemeral soundscapes.

    The episode :

    Computer talks & matchmakingThe ultimate question to Nush of ‘WHY HARP?’The importance of that ONE teacher of our journeyChurch politicsFamous people on our call listsHarpists being good ticklersBlown up cooker, crows, rats, and living alone

    And much more!

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    Follow Nush on Instagram at @nushlewis

    Follow our cute hosts:

    Aakash is @kuchbhimehta on Instagram
    Navin is @houseofnoronha on Instagram

    Stream the podcast on major platforms:

    Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn
    Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M
    Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9

    And don’t forget to rate us!

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  • This week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are joined by Harun Robert aka ROB, yes - THE ROB!! Rob used to host one of India’s most popular art-based television shows - MAD. The artistic nostalgia in this episode is on another level!

    The episode :

    How Pogo & M.A.D happened for Rob and the story behind his nameIndustry ke stunts, gharbaar ki baatein & music parodies Street music & Aakash's Gujarati busking in SpainNavin’s DIY skills with egg shellsFiguring out true talent & true hustleThe journey of mad stuff with rob & rob in the hoodThe Goan Life

    And much more!

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    Follow Rob on Instagram at @artguyrob

    Follow our cute hosts:

    Aakash is @kuchbhimehta on Instagram
    Navin is @houseofnoronha on Instagram

    Stream the podcast on major platforms:

    Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn
    Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M
    Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9

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  • This week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are joined by Siddharth Menon. Siddharth Menon is an Indian film, television and theater actor. He is best known for his roles in Loev, Rajwade and Sons and Karwaan.

    The episode :

    The days of wearing lucky clothes to pass in examsEscaping the city life When Badshah bestowed some wisdom on AakashThe world of Bollywood and life on film setsNaseer sir’s advice to SidSpot boys - the best friends on setsSid’s latest movie & film festivals

    And much more!

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    Follow Siddharth on Instagram at @sidmenon1

    Follow our cute hosts:

    Aakash is @kuchbhimehta on Instagram
    Navin is @houseofnoronha on Instagram

    Stream the podcast on major platforms:

    Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn
    Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M
    Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9

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  • This week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are joined by ALOK V Menon. ALOK (they/them) is an internationally acclaimed author, poet, comedian, and public speaker. As a mixed-media artist their work explores themes of trauma, belonging, and the human condition.

    The episode :

    How Navin met ALOKALOK - the introductionHair, hair, balding & ritualsAakash, dark comedy & worldview of standupALOK’s way into standupWhen ALOK’s dad visited their comedy showAakash’s “full service” massage story..

    And much more!

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    Follow ALOK on Instagram at @alokvmenon

    Follow our cute hosts:

    Aakash is @kuchbhimehta on Instagram
    Navin is @houseofnoronha on Instagram

    Stream the podcast on major platforms:

    Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn
    Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M
    Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9

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  • With the year ending, we bring you the last episode of ‘nonsensical but still funny’ storytelling from 2022. This week on #VartaLab, we’re back with another edition of #JustUs, catching up on life and sharing stories that matter, well, maybe not so much, but who cares.

    The episode has the following to offer :

    Navin’s video-game story, one where he almost killed himself, IRLAakash’s encounter with the gayest groom of a straight wedding at the airportDancing on the algorithm to become famousHow directed ads on IG & Facebook have figured out the kind of men Navin likesAakash's anger against some of the modern-day rappersSome important peeing stories. Cause why not...Internet & the so-called sigma malesShows, movies & ‘reels’ from 2022

    Stay tuned as we’ll be back with fresh episodes in 2023!

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    Follow our cute hosts:

    Aakash is @kuchbhimehta on Instagram
    Navin is @houseofnoronha on Instagram

    Stream the podcast on major platforms:

    Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn
    Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M
    Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9

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  • On #VartaLab this week, Aakash & Navin are joined by Director & Screenwriter Shubhra Chatterji, AKA History Wali! Shubhra became a popular figure after she began hosting the show 'History On A Plate' on her Instagram Live. Her love for storytelling & food is what got her here on this god-forsaken podcast!

    In the episode, the three of them talk about:

    - How most of our struggling lives get spent in transit...
    - When Navin met Shubhra for the first time over a super expensive dinner
    - Shubhra’s life growing up in Nigeria - schooling & traveling 150 km for buying ‘Dal’
    - Bombay - Pure empathy w/ too many people
    - Aakash’s well-equipped old office - The perfect place get to laid
    - Rattafication - The Indian way to being educated
    - Intercity Food Delivery - a threat to experience & Aakash’s rageful rant
    - Food & food stories from throughout the nooks & corners of India

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    Do Follow Shubhra on Instagram at @historywali

    Follow our cute hosts:

    Aakash is @kuchbhimehta on Instagram
    Navin is @houseofnoronha on Instagram

    Stream the podcast on major platforms:

    Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn
    Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M
    Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9

    And don’t forget to rate us!

    You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the https://ivmpodcasts.com , the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

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  • On #VartaLab this week, Aakash & Navin are joined by THE Sushant Divgikar, aka Rani KoHEnur! Sushant Divgikar is an Indian model, actor, singer, columnist, psychologist, motivational speaker, drag queen, pageant director, and video jockey. And also the one from whom Navin gets all the gossip.

    In the episode, the three of them talk about:

    - What Sushant’s life was like growing up in Bandra
    - The Norma & Norman Story
    - Tackling society and its unnecessary bak-bak - The Sushant Way
    - Navin’s humor - his weapon of choice
    - One mandatory Bigg Boss story from Sushant
    - Sushant’s journey with and from the International show - Queen of the Universe
    - The need to protect all sorts of art & all sorts of artists

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    Do Follow Sushant on Instagram at @sushantdivgikr

    Follow our cute hosts:

    Aakash is @kuchbhimehta on Instagram
    Navin is @houseofnoronha on Instagram

    Stream the podcast on major platforms:

    Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn
    Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M
    Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9

    And don’t forget to rate us!

    You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the https://ivmpodcasts.com , the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

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  • This week on #VartaLabS4, we have Balram Vishwakarma joining us, who has come all the way from Andheri West for this episode. Balram is a writer, content creator, and the Janmdata of the popular meme page - Andheri West Shit Posting. Balram spoke to Aakash & Navin about a bunch of stuff and here’re a few keynotes:

    - Why Balram chose meme making as his means of impressing girls
    - The super intelligent interview question about PEANUTS
    - The birth of Andheri West Shit Posting
    - Andheri - A subculture
    - The ways of choosing what content to make and at what time
    - The many SRKs in Archies
    - Story of content creators, influencers and ARTISTS

    Watch the video episode on Varta Lab YouTube Channel

    Do Follow Balram on Instagram at @balramvishwakarma

    Check out Andheri West Shit Posting on Instagram

    Do Follow Aakash on Instagram at @kuchbhimehta
    Do Follow Navin on Instagram at @houseofnoronha

    Stream the podcast on major platforms:

    Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn
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  • This week on #VartaLabS4, Aakash & Navin are joined by illustrator & muralist, Neethi. Neethi is an old friend of Aakash and an exceptional artist who has worked on projects with giants like Google, Instagram, Whatsapp, Adobe & more. In the episode, Aakash, Navin & Neethi talk about :

    - D*ck pillows, posey bugs & the secret of the poster of ‘The Silence of the Lambs’
    - The good ol’ Orkut days - when Aakash & Neethi became friends
    - Neethi’s abstract world around illustrations & murals or wall arts
    - When Neethi couldn’t go to Shillong for studies because of helicopters
    - Navin’s story of ‘1 din ka monitor’ and how that power corrupted him
    - Aakash - the in-house unsuccessful Marathi poet
    - Neethi & her husband’s design & tech studio - How About That!
    - The importance a tour guide holds

    Watch the video episode on Varta Lab YouTube Channel

    Do Follow Neethi on Instagram at @kneethee

    Do Follow Aakash on Instagram at @kuchbhimehta
    Do Follow Navin on Instagram at @houseofnoronha

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