7 Indian podcasts that aren't just background noise

Podcasting has outgrown its niche. From audio roots to audio-visual storytelling, it decodes pop culture and amplifies voices from overlooked towns and communities. Read Full Story

Has it Aged Well? by Abbas Momin and Urjita Wani

The conversations revisit Bollywood favourites from the ’90s, 2000s, and early 2010s, dissecting whether these movies still hold up in terms of social context, plotlines and character arcs. Tune in on: IVM Pop YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple podcast. Read Full Story

Be A Man, Yaar! by Nikhil Taneja

The two seasons of this podcast define what masculinity means in India today. Tears, laughter, and uncomfortable truths flow freely, making it clear how deeply patriarchy has shaped men’s lives as much as women’s. Tune in on: YouTube, Yuvaa.com, Amazon, Spotify. Read Full Story

Moment of Silence by Sakshi Shivdasani and Naina Bhan

The podcast flips trolling into content, has featured a gamut of celebrities from Mira Kapoor to Adam Mosseri, and makes ranting a feminist act, sparking much-needed conversations. Tune in on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. Read Full Story

Unfiltered by Samdish Bhatia

This has become one of the must-listen Indian podcasts for those who want real conversations about India today. From covering the wrestlers’ protest in 2023 to having guests like Rahul Gandhi, its raw and unafraid vibe is the need of the hour. Tune in on: YouTube. Read Full Story

Maed in India by Mae Mariyam Thomas

This podcast works as the country’s indie time capsule. Each episode offers interviews and exclusive acoustic sets from artists trying to survive without labels. Tune in on: Spotify, JioSaavn, Gaana, or Apple Podcasts, YouTube. Read Full Story

Simple Ken by Kenny Sebastian

Comedian Kenny Sebastian brings his observational humour to this podcast, turning everyday scenarios into something worth laughing at—and thinking about. Tune in on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music. Read Full Story

The Desi Crime Podcast by Aryaan Misra and Aishwarya Singh

India’s answer to Serial—only darker and closer to home from the Indian subcontinent. Think murders, mysterious disappearances, family feuds, and corruption. Tune in on: Audible India, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music. Read Full Story

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