Cyrus Says

On this episode, Cyrus is joined by comedian Aakash Mehta and Silverie (Antariksh) to talk about the new regulations around RTPCR tests required for travel, Virat Kohli stepping down as Indian team's captain of the ODIs, why it seems like BCCI botched this entire controversy, Aakash's new music single and album, how he made the music for the songs, and more. They also talk about the ridiculous story of the upscale Navi Mumbai society that has been finding its residents in the lakhs of rupees for feeding strays. All this and more. Tune in.Follow Aakash on Twitter & Instagram & YouTube: https://twitter.com/kuchbhimehta and https://www.instagram.com/kuchbhimehta and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFhk_JAfHa_ONUwUNKDtl3AAlso, subscribe to Cyrus' YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHAb9jLYk0TwkWsCxom4q8AYou can follow Antariksh on Instagram @antariksht: https://instagram.com/antarikshtDo send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at whatcyrussays@gmail.c

On this episode, Cyrus is joined by return guest Varun Deshpande - MD at Good Food Institute India and co-host of the Feeding 10 Billion podcast. They talk about the developments and growth that have happened in the plant-based and cell-based meats sector, the kinds of companies GFI is working with to make them aware of this space of products, the need for brutally honest reviews about the taste of these new kind of meats so that the companies can get better, and more.They also talk about the work taking place to bring the cost of these foods down to comparative costs of regular meats, whether people stopping eating non-vegetarian food would create a disbalance in the food chain, the need to understand where our meat comes from, and lots more. They also talk about Cyrus' 'chicken legs', and answer some great questions sent in by listeners.Follow Good Food Institute India on Twitter & Instagram: https://twitter.com/GoodFoodIndia and https://instagram.com/goodfoodinstituteindia Follow Varun on Twitter &

Cyrus is joined by fitness coach Kunal Rajput, host of the Raw & Organic podcast. They talk about Kunal Rajput being the youngest 'Kunal' that Cyrus knows, how the pandemic has affected people's acceptance of physical fitness, how certain obese people have actually started tackling the obesity through working out, and tons more. They also discuss the advantages of being fit, Kunal being a certified Nike Trainer, some supplements that have helped Kunal and Cyrus in their own fitness journeys, and lots more.Follow Kunal on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/subtle.strengthSubscribe to our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmY4iMGgEa49b7-NH94p1BQAlso, subscribe to Cyrus' YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHAb9jLYk0TwkWsCxom4q8AYou can follow Antariksh on Instagram @antariksht: https://instagram.com/antarikshtDo send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at whatcyrussays@gmail.comDon't forget to follow Cyrus Broacha on Instagram @BoredB

Cyrus is joined by comedian Abijit Ganguly and Amit Doshi, to talk about Section 144 being back in effect in Mumbai, Cyrus doing an event with someone who is a friend of basketballer Kevin Durant, Bill Clinton 'taking care of' his friends, the new words Cyrus has gotten this week for the panel - 'spiv' and 'wend', and lots more. They also discuss if a single person dominating a sport is a good thing, Steph Curry's popularity, wish Hrishi the sound engineer a belated Happy Birthday, Steven Gerrard coming back to Anfield but as the manager of Aston Villa, why Abijit's name is spelt without the 'h', and tons more.Follow Abijit on Instagram & Twitter: https://instagram.com/abijitganguly and https://twitter.com/AbijitGSubscribe to our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmY4iMGgEa49b7-NH94p1BQAlso, subscribe to Cyrus' YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHAb9jLYk0TwkWsCxom4q8AYou can follow Amit on Instagram & Twitter @DoshiAmit: https://twitter.com/doshiamit and https://instagr

Cyrus is joined by Ashdin Doctor, Host of The Habit Coach podcast and founder of Awesome180, a habit coaching programme. The Habit Coach podcast just completed 3 full years of its run. Cyrus and Ashdin talk about The Habit Coach podcast's journey since its inception, what it means to have fans and listeners who actually follow the habits that Ashdin recommends in each episode, how everything becomes connected to wellness and health, the importance of having a routine, and lots more. They also talk about how routines went for a toss in the pandemic, people being severely burnt-out during this Work From Home time, speaking to a suicide prevention expert on The Habit Coach, the need we have to connect with others, and more. Ashdin also talks about the writing process of each episode, finding fun facts which can be related back to the habit being covered on an episode of The Habit Coach, and answers a slew of AMA questions sent in by listeners. Do tune in.Follow Ashdin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com

Cyrus is joined by Amit and Silverie (Antariksh) to talk about VIPs causing traffic wherever they go, Virat Kohli stepping down as the captain for ODIs and Rohit Sharma taking his place, the rumours around Virat giving up the captaincy of white ball cricket, CEO Vishal Garg of Better.com firing 900 people over a Zoom call and now facing backlash for it, and lots more.Subscribe to the new Cyrus Says YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmY4iMGgEa49b7-NH94p1BQAlso, subscribe to Cyrus' YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHAb9jLYk0TwkWsCxom4q8AYou can follow Amit on Instagram & Twitter @DoshiAmit: https://twitter.com/doshiamit and https://instagram.com/doshiamitYou can follow Antariksh on Instagram @antariksht: https://instagram.com/antarikshtDo send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at whatcyrussays@gmail.comDon't forget to follow Cyrus Broacha on Instagram @BoredBroacha (https://www.instagram.com/boredbroacha)In case you're late to the part

On this episode, Cyrus is joined by the amazing playback singer, composer and musician Remo Fernandes, who has just come out with his autobiography talking about his extremely colourful life - 'Remo: The Autobiography of Remo Fernandes'. Cyrus and Remo talk about Remo's book, knowing each other for a long time, Remo's love for his home state of Goa, how he always wanted to be a cowboy, when he realised he wanted to pursue music as a career very early in life, and tons more. They also talk about the time Remo received a letter from PM Rajiv Gandhi, becoming the brand ambassador for Pepsi on a Doordarshan ad that got super viral back in 1990-91, stories of working with legends like Shyam Benegal and AR Rahman, and he finally puts to rest the 'TMKC' line from Aflatoon-Aflatoon song. All this and tons more on this super fun episode of Cyrus Says.Follow Remo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/remofernandesSubscribe to the new Cyrus Says YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmY4iMGgEa49b7-NH94p1BQAlso, su

On this episode, Cyrus is joined by Amit and Silverie (Antariksh) to talk about Cyrus' hitting a bike with his car while parking, the Katrina x Vicky Kaushal wedding, some of Amit's book recommendations, Cyrus judging Roadies auditions and the kind of people who would come for those auditions, our original guest Remo Fernandes not being able to make it on this episode, driving with a phone in your hand, Amit banging his new car the first week he got it, Hiranandani Powai versus Hiranandani Thane, and lots more. They also talk about Donald Trump hiring former politician Devin Nunes as the CEO of Trump Media & Technology Group, the actual meaning of free speech, and more. They also discuss the hilarious story where a UP politician, while inaugurating a stretch of road, broke the road instead of the coconut in his hand, Shahrukh Khan being the best sport when interacting with fans, and more.Subscribe to the new Cyrus Says YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmY4iMGgEa49b7-NH94p1BQAlso, subscrib

On this episode, Cyrus is joined by the ever present Kashin Shetty, one of our beloved regular listeners, in the second half of the episode. Cyrus talks to Kashin about being a theatre actor, Kashin never having met Kunal Vijayakar eventhough he lives just three buildings down from him, and tons more. Cyrus is also joined by Amit and Silverie (Antariksh) and they discuss the two new words Cyrus has got today for them - 'virago' and 'modish', Cyrus' mask-less airport travel, the conman Sankesh Chandrashekhar and his 200 cror rupees scam, and lots more. Plus, Silverie's terrible internet makes a return.Follow Kashin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kashinbabaSubscribe to the new Cyrus Says YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmY4iMGgEa49b7-NH94p1BQAlso, subscribe to Cyrus' YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHAb9jLYk0TwkWsCxom4q8AYou can follow Amit on Instagram & Twitter @DoshiAmit: https://twitter.com/doshiamit and https://instagram.com/doshiamitYou can follow Antariksh on

On this episode, Cyrus is joined by Amit and Silverie (Antariksh) to talk about the new RTPCR test requirements plus travel and quarantine regulations introduced in the wake of the Omicron strain of the coronavirus, the two new words that Cyrus has learnt - 'rongo rongo' and the apparent rules for wedding guests at Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif's wedding, Kunal Kamra having to cancel his shows in Bengaluru in similar fashion to Munawar Faruqui, and lots more.Subscribe to the new Cyrus Says YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmY4iMGgEa49b7-NH94p1BQAlso, subscribe to Cyrus' YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHAb9jLYk0TwkWsCxom4q8AYou can follow Amit on Instagram & Twitter @DoshiAmit: https://twitter.com/doshiamit and https://instagram.com/doshiamitYou can follow Antariksh on Instagram @antariksht: https://instagram.com/antarikshtDo send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at whatcyrussays@gmail.comDon't forget to follow Cyrus Broacha on

On this episode, Cyrus is joined by Celebrity Chef, TV Host and Entrepreneur - the great Sanjeev Kapoor. They talk all about how Sanjeev started out, started out the trend of celebrity chefs in India, and lots more. Tune in for a very fun episode.Follow Sanjeev on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sanjeevkapoorSubscribe to the new Cyrus Says YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmY4iMGgEa49b7-NH94p1BQAlso, subscribe to Cyrus' YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHAb9jLYk0TwkWsCxom4q8AYou can follow Antariksh on Instagram @antariksht: https://instagram.com/antarikshtDo send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at whatcyrussays@gmail.comDon't forget to follow Cyrus Broacha on Instagram @BoredBroacha (https://www.instagram.com/boredbroacha)In case you're late to the party and want to catch up on previous episodes of Cyrus Says you can do so at: www.ivmpodcasts.com/cyrussaysYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improve

On this episode, Cyrus is joined by filmmaker and screenwriter Leena Yadav, who is the creator behind the acclaimed true-crime Netflix docu-series 'House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths', a series that explores the 2018 case of the Chundawat family in the Burari district of Delhi, 11 of whose members were found dead in their house seemingly as a case of mass suicide. Cyrus asks Leena about this harrowing case she covered on the show, how she went about probing the subject and talking to the families, neighbours and friends of the Chundawat family, talking to the police officers and journalists involved with the case, and tons more. They also talk about another similar case from Bangladesh (Adam's Cult Suicides), why we feel so compelled to watch true-crime shows, and more. A truly great episode of Cyrus Says.Follow Leena on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leenaclicksSubscribe to the new Cyrus Says YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmY4iMGgEa49b7-NH94p1BQAlso, subscribe to Cyrus' YouTube cha

On this episode, Cyrus is joined by his trusted sidekicks Amit and Silverie (Antariksh), to talk about the new COVID-19 'Variant of Concern' - Omicron variant. They talk about how the nomenclature for coronavirus variants works, why they seemingly skipped two of the letters of the Greek alphabet - Nu and Xi, whether this could spell a third wave of the virus in India, and lots more. They also talk about the threats and the ineffectiveness of our law enforcement in the case of comedian Munawar Faruqui and his cancelled shows, Jack Dorsey stepping down as CEO of Twitter to focus more on his much bigger company 'Square', a financial payments company, Parag Agrawal being the new Twitter CEO, effective immediately, and more. They also discuss the meanings of some words sent in by listeners - words like ironic, defenestration, and more. Tune in for a hilarious episode (where Silverie forgets to even pay attention).Subscribe to the new Cyrus Says YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmY4iMGgEa49b7-NH94p

On this episode, Cyrus is joined by Ashish Singhal, Founder & CEO of CoinSwitch, to talk about the new Cryptocurrency Bill 2021, what the governement's new regulations for the crypto space could end up being, and tons more. They also talk about how CoinSwitch Kuber has evolved over the years, how crypto companies are solving real world problems, how Ashish ended up starting CoinSwitch with his co-founders, the aim to simplify the process of getting into and investing in crypto, and lots more. They also talk about whether cryptocurrencies can be made illegal in the first place, the term 'private cryptocurrencies', the use of crypto as actual currency, and more. Follow Ashish on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ashish343 Subscribe to the new Cyrus Says YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmY4iMGgEa49b7-NH94p1BQ Also, subscribe to Cyrus' YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHAb9jLYk0TwkWsCxom4q8A You can follow Antariksh on Instagram @antariksht: https://instagram.com/antariksht Do

On this episode, Cyrus is joined by Kaushik Roy, Author of the new book 'Alphabetica: A Satire on Majoritarianism', and the President Brand Strategy & Marketing Communication, Reliance Industries. Cyrus talks to Kaushik about his new book, what made him write it, drawing parallels from the book to real life, the universal themes in the book, and more. They talk about the plot, the different factions and alphabets in the book, and tons more. They also discuss Kaushik's work in advertising, being inducted into the International Advertising Association’s ‘Hall of Fame’, how he juggles his corporate life and his life as an author, and tons more. Tune in for a truly fascinating episode.Follow Kaushik on Instagram: www.instagram.com/alphabetica_author_royphoenixSubscribe to the new Cyrus Says YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmY4iMGgEa49b7-NH94p1BQAlso, subscribe to Cyrus' YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHAb9jLYk0TwkWsCxom4q8AYou can follow Antariksh on Instagram @antariksht: htt

On this episode, Cyrus is joined by comedian Navin Noronha, to talk about club memberships, bells for the wait staff, the fastest fast food, the man who got caught for smuggling Squid Game into North Korea, getting caught watching porn, and lots more.Follow Navin on Instagram & Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/houseofnoronha and https://twitter.com/HouseOfNoronhaAlso, subscribe to Cyrus' YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHAb9jLYk0TwkWsCxom4q8AYou can follow Amit on Instagram & Twitter @DoshiAmit: https://twitter.com/doshiamit and https://instagram.com/doshiamitYou can follow Antariksh on Instagram @antariksht: https://instagram.com/antarikshtDo send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at whatcyrussays@gmail.comDon't forget to follow Cyrus Broacha on Instagram @BoredBroacha (https://www.instagram.com/boredbroacha)In case you're late to the party and want to catch up on previous episodes of Cyrus Says you can do so at: www.ivmpodcasts.com/cyrussay

On this episode, Cyrus is joined by Ganesh Ramani, Managing Director at Mars Petcare India, to talk about pet ownership, the pet homelessness index, the ForPaws AI driven pet lost-and-found app, and tons more. They talk about how Ganesh got into animal and pet welfare, how ForPaws works, how they were able to return a pet to its owner within the first 4 days of launch, no reported cases of COVID in pet animals, and lots more. They also talk about the first ever State of Pet Homelessness Index by Mars Petcare, a study that helps identify the causes and problem areas when it comes to pet homelessness, what can be done to address this problem, how pet adoption has seen a rise in the pandemic, and tons more. They also talk about Mars' efforts with Airport Certification that makes travelling with your pet easier, when that will come to India, and more. Tune in for a very interesting conversation.Follow Ganesh on LinkeIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ganesh-ramani-b277b02Subscribe to the new Cyrus Says YouTube chann

On this episode, Cyrus is joined by Prachi Gangwani, a writer, founder of Keeping Zen, and author of the new book 'Dear Men: Masculinity and Modern Love in #MeToo India'. She talks about what made her write the book, working at a women's lifestyle magazine, some of the common experiences that women face in relationships, what problems men experience in today's heterosexual relationships, couple dynamics, inbuilt sexism and misogyny, and tons more. Cyrus and Prachi also talk about Prachi having studied psychology, masculinity and what it actually means, whether men truly understand what masculinity is, interviewing men for her book about their relationships and sex-lives, how Indian men are often more toxic and rigid when it comes to gender stereotypes, how this can be improved, asking the question "Do you know when your partner is faking in bed?", and lots more.They also talk about Prachi running Keeping Zen and what they do, how couples can know if they need counselling, the need to normalise therapy, and mo

On this episode, Cyrus is joined by his trusty sidekicks - Amit and Silverie (Antariksh) to talk about actors not wanting to sponsor products like alcohol, paan masala, etc, the New York Times video (correction: Silverie said Business Insider by mistake during the recording; link to the video below) that talks about what Democrats do when they're in power, the term NIMBY - Not In My Backyard, Amit figuring out/knowing the means to all the three words of the week - 'Isthmus', 'Creeping Jenny', 'Creeping Jesus', and a lot more. They also discuss the Bombay High Court's statement in the Aryan Khan drugs case, the BJP rolling back three of its farm laws, the farmers seemingly winning this battle over these farm laws, the rise of Anti-Gandhi sentiments in India over the last few years, and tons more.Link to The New York Times video: https://youtu.be/hNDgcjVGHIwSubscribe to our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmY4iMGgEa49b7-NH94p1BQAlso, subscribe to Cyrus' YouTube channel: https://youtube.com

On this episode, Cyrus is joined by the extremely charming and talented Vincent Dolman, Celebrity Fashion Photographer, who has worked with some of the biggest stars in the world. Cyrus and Vincent talk about Vincent's 'Holding Hands' project - where he photographed the amazing phenomena of Indian men comfortably holding hands with each other as a sign of friendship. Vincent talks about coming to India for the project, photographing celebs like Eminem, Rihanna, Snoop Dogg, and more. Vincent also shares some fascinating stories about working with these big-wigs, hitting a joint with Snoop, Eminem not being in a good mood, the time he shot for Rihanna, shooting Freddy Flintoff, Ed Sheeran, and many more.Check out some of Vincent's amazing pictures: www.vincentdolman.comFollow Vincent: www.instagram.com/vincentdolmanSubscribe to the Cyrus Says new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmY4iMGgEa49b7-NH94p1BQAlso, subscribe to Cyrus' YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHAb9jLYk0TwkWsCxom4q8