http://soundcloud.com/our-last-week Fri, 17 Jan 2020 09:37:28 +0000 Fri, 17 Jan 2020 09:37:28 +0000 60 en All rights reserved feeds@soundcloud.com (SoundCloud Feeds) Podcast by Our Last Week Podcast by Our Last Week Our Last Week feeds@soundcloud.com Our Last Week no http://i1.sndcdn.com/avatars-000144246113-7cjc99-original.jpg http://soundcloud.com/our-last-week tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/744859393 Sun, 19 Jan 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/our-last-week-returns 00:01:31 Our Last Week no Anuvab and Kunaal are back and are as bewildered as ever. Come join them every week with new questions and new conundrums, only on Spotify. Anuvab and Kunaal are back and are as bewildered … Anuvab and Kunaal are back and are as bewildered as ever. Come join them every week with new questions and new conundrums, only on Spotify. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/299264835 Fri, 23 Dec 2016 07:56:09 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/44-from-how-do-you-do-to-what-do-you-do 00:25:35 Our Last Week no Do people greet each other properly only when they have an agenda? What do we need to do make moments ‘truly’ memorable? What makes you relate to characters in movies? Do we live in a post-truth world where nothing can be trusted or even distrusted? Is Twitter finally enabling people to be their ass***e selves? On this last episode of Season 1 of Our Last Week, listen to Kunaal Roy Kapur and Anuvab Pal looking back at a year of conundrums. Do people greet each other properly only when the… Do people greet each other properly only when they have an agenda? What do we need to do make moments ‘truly’ memorable? What makes you relate to characters in movies? Do we live in a post-truth world where nothing can be trusted or even distrusted? Is Twitter finally enabling people to be their ass***e selves? On this last episode of Season 1 of Our Last Week, listen to Kunaal Roy Kapur and Anuvab Pal looking back at a year of conundrums. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/296952097 Fri, 09 Dec 2016 06:42:13 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/43-who-owns-your-life 00:23:57 Our Last Week no With all Anuvab’s personal conversations with Kunaal are making it to the podcast, he laments their private lives have now become ‘conundrums’ for the benefit of the show’s producers. Which begs the question, do our personal lives even matter? For e.g. do the rights to Dhoni’s life belong to him or to the producers of his biopic? Also, how many middlemen do you need to get anything done? Can Indians ever have an event that doesn’t go into a crisis With all Anuvab’s personal conversations with Kun… With all Anuvab’s personal conversations with Kunaal are making it to the podcast, he laments their private lives have now become ‘conundrums’ for the benefit of the show’s producers. Which begs the question, do our personal lives even matter? For e.g. do the rights to Dhoni’s life belong to him or to the producers of his biopic? Also, how many middlemen do you need to get anything done? Can Indians ever have an event that doesn’t go into a crisis tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/294705124 Fri, 25 Nov 2016 10:18:13 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/42-in-india-we-dont-have-laws-we-have-general-guidelines 00:21:57 Our Last Week no Can a Global Citizen Fest really eradicate poverty where a head-exploding variety of celebrities get together to sing and dance for an audience hell-bent on enjoying itself? Are human beings beyond pleasing? What pleasure do us Indians get in circumventing the rules? What is the greatest sacrifice any RBI governor has ever made for India? How much work can you avoid by saying soldiers are dying? How much knowing is knowing enough? OLW asks the right questions once again. Can a Global Citizen Fest really eradicate povert… Can a Global Citizen Fest really eradicate poverty where a head-exploding variety of celebrities get together to sing and dance for an audience hell-bent on enjoying itself? Are human beings beyond pleasing? What pleasure do us Indians get in circumventing the rules? What is the greatest sacrifice any RBI governor has ever made for India? How much work can you avoid by saying soldiers are dying? How much knowing is knowing enough? OLW asks the right questions once again. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/292534321 Fri, 11 Nov 2016 12:10:57 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/41-lifes-most-basic-assumptions-shattered 00:22:25 Our Last Week no This week there are no conundrums, life itself has become a conundrum. Kunaal and Anuvab contemplate the brave new world where Trump is President and their cash is worth nothing. They are distraught that the basic promise printed on our bank notes has been broken. Anuvab looks for all things he can barter for some tandoori chicken and they talk about how Donald Trump as president will change how we fundamentally look at the western world. This week there are no conundrums, life itself ha… This week there are no conundrums, life itself has become a conundrum. Kunaal and Anuvab contemplate the brave new world where Trump is President and their cash is worth nothing. They are distraught that the basic promise printed on our bank notes has been broken. Anuvab looks for all things he can barter for some tandoori chicken and they talk about how Donald Trump as president will change how we fundamentally look at the western world. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/290358455 Fri, 28 Oct 2016 07:49:15 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/40-if-the-phone-dies-we-die 00:22:40 Our Last Week no Why doesn’t anyone in a position of power ever retire? Are people with a family business really that happy or are they better off with jobs? How our phone battery is giving us anxiety? As we get older, do we inevitably become the people we hated in our youth? Are WhatsApp groups another reason to hate our parents? OLW has answers to all of life’s important questions. Why doesn’t anyone in a position of power ever re… Why doesn’t anyone in a position of power ever retire? Are people with a family business really that happy or are they better off with jobs? How our phone battery is giving us anxiety? As we get older, do we inevitably become the people we hated in our youth? Are WhatsApp groups another reason to hate our parents? OLW has answers to all of life’s important questions. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/287630658 Fri, 14 Oct 2016 11:09:37 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/39-top-tips-on-when-to-top-up-tips 00:19:34 Our Last Week no Should you be obliged to tip for a service you have already paid for? What is the point of an air mile if it doesn’t actually equal a mile? Do you have kids only so that you can play on a bouncy castle in your 40s? Do you really need a temperature controlled bum shower (aka health faucet)? How do you handle a meeting that turns pointless while you’re in it? Life throws us questions and the OLW duo have the answers. Should you be obliged to tip for a service you ha… Should you be obliged to tip for a service you have already paid for? What is the point of an air mile if it doesn’t actually equal a mile? Do you have kids only so that you can play on a bouncy castle in your 40s? Do you really need a temperature controlled bum shower (aka health faucet)? How do you handle a meeting that turns pointless while you’re in it? Life throws us questions and the OLW duo have the answers. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/285402643 Fri, 30 Sep 2016 10:35:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/38-extras-and-the-bollywoods-caste-system 00:22:57 Our Last Week no Kunaal and Anuvab are back with more conundrums about the events gripping the country and its borders. Anuvab is fascinated with Bollywood extras and how the Indian caste system plays out with how they are treated. The duo has a suggestion for a new act for the government, which would be a boon for doubting spouses. And Anuvab talks about a difficult time when he had to choose between greed and conscience. Kunaal and Anuvab are back with more conundrums a… Kunaal and Anuvab are back with more conundrums about the events gripping the country and its borders. Anuvab is fascinated with Bollywood extras and how the Indian caste system plays out with how they are treated. The duo has a suggestion for a new act for the government, which would be a boon for doubting spouses. And Anuvab talks about a difficult time when he had to choose between greed and conscience. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/283157844 Fri, 16 Sep 2016 07:52:09 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/37-we-believe-in-following-dreams-theyre-just-not-ours 00:22:01 Our Last Week no Anuvab Pal and Kunaal Roy Kapur return with another set of fresh conundrums. Why we don’t take instructions very well. How we don’t follow our own dreams but follow someone else’s. And why a veteran film star went to an awards show dressed as a tomato. How Kunaal has a very keen sense of fashion, which is to be determinedly unfashionable. And how our self-expression is always about whom we hired to do it for us. Anuvab Pal and Kunaal Roy Kapur return with anoth… Anuvab Pal and Kunaal Roy Kapur return with another set of fresh conundrums. Why we don’t take instructions very well. How we don’t follow our own dreams but follow someone else’s. And why a veteran film star went to an awards show dressed as a tomato. How Kunaal has a very keen sense of fashion, which is to be determinedly unfashionable. And how our self-expression is always about whom we hired to do it for us. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/281437853 Mon, 05 Sep 2016 06:10:36 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/36-another-comedic-compilation-of-conundrums 00:24:16 Our Last Week no Kunaal and Anuvab on the importance of that ONE signed piece of paper in India and how it can validate your ENTIRE existence. The duo on how being a freelancer is not very different from being a daily contract labourer. Kunaal on how India already has driverless cars. Anuvab on his visit to a business school.And why America is a nation of illegal immigrants. Kunaal and Anuvab on the importance of that ONE s… Kunaal and Anuvab on the importance of that ONE signed piece of paper in India and how it can validate your ENTIRE existence. The duo on how being a freelancer is not very different from being a daily contract labourer. Kunaal on how India already has driverless cars. Anuvab on his visit to a business school.And why America is a nation of illegal immigrants. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/278931476 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 08:13:02 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/35-imagining-new-olympic-sports-the-our-last-week-way 00:20:04 Our Last Week no The Olympic games are on and Kunaal has been staying up to watch various events, he shares his unique (peculiar?) observations with Anuvab. The duo discusses a new set of games where you have to compete with the animals to win a medal/save your life. Anuvab reads an essay and finds fault lines in the Indian education system. Also the ultimate conundrum, is life elsewhere? The Olympic games are on and Kunaal has been stay… The Olympic games are on and Kunaal has been staying up to watch various events, he shares his unique (peculiar?) observations with Anuvab. The duo discusses a new set of games where you have to compete with the animals to win a medal/save your life. Anuvab reads an essay and finds fault lines in the Indian education system. Also the ultimate conundrum, is life elsewhere? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/277307051 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 05:16:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/34-indian-monsoons-everything-should-be-amphibian 00:25:05 Our Last Week no Polo matches with Dras’ who’s who (who?). Instead of Shanghai, Mumbai can become Venice. Inspired by Hitler’s house in Salzburg, the duo formulates a theory on natural beauty and ugly minds. Anuvab discovers some stunning facts about Victorian hygiene. Recipes for Indian cooking can be quite confusion, but Kunaal thinks they’re downright conniving. Polo matches with Dras’ who’s who (who?). Instead… Polo matches with Dras’ who’s who (who?). Instead of Shanghai, Mumbai can become Venice. Inspired by Hitler’s house in Salzburg, the duo formulates a theory on natural beauty and ugly minds. Anuvab discovers some stunning facts about Victorian hygiene. Recipes for Indian cooking can be quite confusion, but Kunaal thinks they’re downright conniving. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/274815893 Fri, 22 Jul 2016 06:21:46 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/olw-33-grovelling-at-glass-counters-passport-go-not-pokemon-go 00:23:19 Our Last Week no Have you been catching Pokémons lately? Anuvab and Kunaal have dreamed up an even better game, Passport Go, where each level you excel brings you closer to finally getting your passport. And what about too much specificity —do you really want to know where every tower of your phone company is? You just want to have ONE uninterrupted phone call! And have you ever automatically respected someone just because they were sitting behind a glass window? “Should you hit the dog?” The duo investigate whether self-driving cars will make us less human. Have you been catching Pokémons lately? Anuvab an… Have you been catching Pokémons lately? Anuvab and Kunaal have dreamed up an even better game, Passport Go, where each level you excel brings you closer to finally getting your passport. And what about too much specificity —do you really want to know where every tower of your phone company is? You just want to have ONE uninterrupted phone call! And have you ever automatically respected someone just because they were sitting behind a glass window? “Should you hit the dog?” The duo investigate whether self-driving cars will make us less human. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/272717616 Fri, 08 Jul 2016 09:29:31 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/olw-32-zomato-review-of-a-maharashtrian-eatery-love-the-arrogant-waiter 00:23:14 Our Last Week no Why are Bengalis so obsessed with South American football? Is it Maradona and Messi or just the idea of a human being moving so quickly? As Brexit leads to Bregret, the practice of making up words is so confusing that you have no idea whether it’s about teeth whitener or a coal scam. Why ransom is the best strategy for getting smooth courier deliveries. “Deep down everyone wants to leave”, why getting a visa in India is such a big deal. What does being rude to waiters say about us? And what about waiters who are rude to customers. Why are Bengalis so obsessed with South American … Why are Bengalis so obsessed with South American football? Is it Maradona and Messi or just the idea of a human being moving so quickly? As Brexit leads to Bregret, the practice of making up words is so confusing that you have no idea whether it’s about teeth whitener or a coal scam. Why ransom is the best strategy for getting smooth courier deliveries. “Deep down everyone wants to leave”, why getting a visa in India is such a big deal. What does being rude to waiters say about us? And what about waiters who are rude to customers. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/270624671 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 08:48:03 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/olw-31-what-came-firstthe-cat-or-the-coffee-bean 00:21:06 Our Last Week no Hens giving eggs is a usual occurrence, but Kunaal encounters a Coorgy cat who pushed coffee beans out of its backside! What did they call it though— potty spice latte? Anuvab wonders why restaurants have started barbecuing everything —pineapples, cricket bats and even children. Where do we draw the line? Also, do you want to scratch your head? Need to find where the remote is? Don’t worry— there’s an app for that! The duo shares it’s thoughts on Udta Punjab — and how some people in a concert might complain that they’ve never been peed on. Hens giving eggs is a usual occurrence, but Kunaa… Hens giving eggs is a usual occurrence, but Kunaal encounters a Coorgy cat who pushed coffee beans out of its backside! What did they call it though— potty spice latte? Anuvab wonders why restaurants have started barbecuing everything —pineapples, cricket bats and even children. Where do we draw the line? Also, do you want to scratch your head? Need to find where the remote is? Don’t worry— there’s an app for that! The duo shares it’s thoughts on Udta Punjab — and how some people in a concert might complain that they’ve never been peed on. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/268437839 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 10:33:04 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/olw-30-live-from-the-ncpa-mumbai 00:50:33 Our Last Week no This episode of Our Last Week was performed LIVE at the Cheer! festival at the NCPA in Mumbai in front of a packed and by-and-large appreciative house (one uncle seemed very upset). For those of you who could not make it we bring you all the conundrums presented there right here. The OLW duo talks about (unique) biometrics in India, ISIS vs. Amit Tridevi and why healthy smoothies can by yucky. This episode of Our Last Week was performed LIVE … This episode of Our Last Week was performed LIVE at the Cheer! festival at the NCPA in Mumbai in front of a packed and by-and-large appreciative house (one uncle seemed very upset). For those of you who could not make it we bring you all the conundrums presented there right here. The OLW duo talks about (unique) biometrics in India, ISIS vs. Amit Tridevi and why healthy smoothies can by yucky. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/266166690 Fri, 27 May 2016 10:25:06 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/olw-29-india-the-no-trust-zone 00:22:14 Our Last Week no Have you ever counted your clothes before handing it to your dhobi? That’s because everyone in India is a conniving thief! Kunaal explains why he doesn’t take working from home seriously— how can you make a presentation when you’re cooking an omlette? Anuvab gives saintly advice to all lost souls — you can be successful if you do something, even if that something is a corruption scandal or a terrible reality show. They wonder why millenials are like immature 12-year-olds—they don’t want to work in an office but a kindergarten, and why hating customer service people is a generational affair, is it in our genes or is it taught to by our parents? Have you ever counted your clothes before handing… Have you ever counted your clothes before handing it to your dhobi? That’s because everyone in India is a conniving thief! Kunaal explains why he doesn’t take working from home seriously— how can you make a presentation when you’re cooking an omlette? Anuvab gives saintly advice to all lost souls — you can be successful if you do something, even if that something is a corruption scandal or a terrible reality show. They wonder why millenials are like immature 12-year-olds—they don’t want to work in an office but a kindergarten, and why hating customer service people is a generational affair, is it in our genes or is it taught to by our parents? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/263908556 Fri, 13 May 2016 08:26:07 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/olw-28-real-political-slogans-mera-vikas-sabka-vikas 00:21:52 Our Last Week no “Ma mati manush”— is that a campaign slogan or a password from Star Trek? Was the ‘Acche din’ slogan ‘inspired’ by the Chilean one ‘Happiness is coming’? In this season of elections, Anuvab Pal and Kunaal Roy Kapur decode campaign slogans. The duo talk about an African politician whose life story sounds like an episode of Game of Thrones and how anything that happens exactly as it is supposed to, is considered revolutionary in India. Lastly they are exasperated on being subjected to reading open letters and recommend people write ‘closed’ ones instead! “Ma mati manush”— is that a campaign slogan or a … “Ma mati manush”— is that a campaign slogan or a password from Star Trek? Was the ‘Acche din’ slogan ‘inspired’ by the Chilean one ‘Happiness is coming’? In this season of elections, Anuvab Pal and Kunaal Roy Kapur decode campaign slogans. The duo talk about an African politician whose life story sounds like an episode of Game of Thrones and how anything that happens exactly as it is supposed to, is considered revolutionary in India. Lastly they are exasperated on being subjected to reading open letters and recommend people write ‘closed’ ones instead! tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/261465797 Fri, 29 Apr 2016 08:19:50 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/olw-27-thoda-zor-se-dabana-fed-up-of-being-poor-the-olw-duo-go-massy 00:18:31 Our Last Week no Why did Doordarshan’s news anchors talk in high-pitched English accents? And do IPL organisers think the sport is not entertaining enough, is that why you have movie promotions, cheerleaders, synchronized swimming and celebrity commentators to make the game more enjoyable. Summer vacations are here, Anuvab and Kunaal discuss the ridiculous children’s that are advertised, such as: advanced comedy for under 6-year-olds, how to write a novel in 4 days, skydiving from mars and such. And the most important conundrum of all: can Haydn and Bach stop terrorism? Why did Doordarshan’s news anchors talk in high-p… Why did Doordarshan’s news anchors talk in high-pitched English accents? And do IPL organisers think the sport is not entertaining enough, is that why you have movie promotions, cheerleaders, synchronized swimming and celebrity commentators to make the game more enjoyable. Summer vacations are here, Anuvab and Kunaal discuss the ridiculous children’s that are advertised, such as: advanced comedy for under 6-year-olds, how to write a novel in 4 days, skydiving from mars and such. And the most important conundrum of all: can Haydn and Bach stop terrorism? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/259201011 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 11:04:24 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/olw-26-british-royalty-meets-bollywood-royalty-showering-with-baba-ramdev-succession-planning-in-india 00:20:48 Our Last Week no Anuvab brings his expertise on the British monarchy to this week’s episode and suggests the former Empire sent the less fun royals to India. Then talking about accountability in large organisations and how much Pepsi Indra Nooyi actually owns. Also, do urban folk ‘know’ something is ayurvedic if they can’t identify the smell? And Our Last Week actually solves the world’s problems with a simply brilliant tax-solution. Not even kidding. Anuvab brings his expertise on the British monarc… Anuvab brings his expertise on the British monarchy to this week’s episode and suggests the former Empire sent the less fun royals to India. Then talking about accountability in large organisations and how much Pepsi Indra Nooyi actually owns. Also, do urban folk ‘know’ something is ayurvedic if they can’t identify the smell? And Our Last Week actually solves the world’s problems with a simply brilliant tax-solution. Not even kidding. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/256715953 Fri, 01 Apr 2016 08:52:40 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/olw-25-why-batman-vs-superman-is-super-unnecessary 00:20:00 Our Last Week no Casting decisions may or may not always make sense. Ask Anuvab! The duo discusses the way we benignly trust the drivers of kaali-peeli cabs, but always secretly question the new-age cabbies of Uber and Ola, who need GPS to get to the city’s iconic landmarks. Brokers are, apparently, really territorial. Who knew? Casting decisions may or may not always make sens… Casting decisions may or may not always make sense. Ask Anuvab! The duo discusses the way we benignly trust the drivers of kaali-peeli cabs, but always secretly question the new-age cabbies of Uber and Ola, who need GPS to get to the city’s iconic landmarks. Brokers are, apparently, really territorial. Who knew? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/252530446 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 07:09:12 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/24-getting-legally-noticed-stashing-your-cash-in-london-the-hell-of-living 00:23:51 Our Last Week no Several silly cases end up in the Supreme Court, but the OLW duo speculate that there is this one Bollywood case the judges might actually be interested in. Kunaal believes that in Mumbai, there is no art to living; it’s just the hell of living. Why is Donald Trump just like that Bengali uncle? Anuvab has the answer. The duo mourns the rampant misuse of “air-quotes” and talks about why Holi is fun, but a lot of fear. Several silly cases end up in the Supreme Court, … Several silly cases end up in the Supreme Court, but the OLW duo speculate that there is this one Bollywood case the judges might actually be interested in. Kunaal believes that in Mumbai, there is no art to living; it’s just the hell of living. Why is Donald Trump just like that Bengali uncle? Anuvab has the answer. The duo mourns the rampant misuse of “air-quotes” and talks about why Holi is fun, but a lot of fear. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/250129892 Fri, 04 Mar 2016 06:55:59 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/olw-23-leo-gets-an-oscar-10-reasons-listicles-are-the-future-instant-justice 00:18:42 Our Last Week no Anuvab and Kunaal discuss Leonadro Dicaprio’s arduous journey to an Oscar win – and did being (digitally) manipulated by a bear finally win it for him? Kunaal cannot understand why Mad Max:Fury Road won all the awards but not ‘Best Picture’. How justice in Indian courts can be served by a loaded gun. Anuvab, deeply disturbed by Kunaal’s weight-loss, consoles himself with donuts. And why there were too many issues at this year’s Oscars. Anuvab and Kunaal discuss Leonadro Dicaprio’s ard… Anuvab and Kunaal discuss Leonadro Dicaprio’s arduous journey to an Oscar win – and did being (digitally) manipulated by a bear finally win it for him? Kunaal cannot understand why Mad Max:Fury Road won all the awards but not ‘Best Picture’. How justice in Indian courts can be served by a loaded gun. Anuvab, deeply disturbed by Kunaal’s weight-loss, consoles himself with donuts. And why there were too many issues at this year’s Oscars. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/247819602 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 07:35:16 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/olw-22-unrealistic-bollywood-make-in-india-protests-unlimited 00:18:38 Our Last Week no Anuvab and Kunaal find it hard to keep up with the endless wave of protests in the country and if you do too, they provide simple hacks for how to add your two cents into every conversation about the nation, without really knowing much about the issues at hand. Kunaal finds out he’s not quite the ‘Wolf of Dalal Street’ as he invests his kids' money in a crashing stock market. And a worldwide exclusive from Our Last Week: Anuvab simulates the sound of a gravitational wave. Anuvab and Kunaal find it hard to keep up with th… Anuvab and Kunaal find it hard to keep up with the endless wave of protests in the country and if you do too, they provide simple hacks for how to add your two cents into every conversation about the nation, without really knowing much about the issues at hand. Kunaal finds out he’s not quite the ‘Wolf of Dalal Street’ as he invests his kids' money in a crashing stock market. And a worldwide exclusive from Our Last Week: Anuvab simulates the sound of a gravitational wave. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/245545474 Fri, 05 Feb 2016 08:04:30 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/of-blowers-indian-uncles-more 00:20:11 Our Last Week no This week, Anuvab and Kunaal scrutinise the pretentiousness of the barrage of LitFests, the casual communalism of Indian uncles, and people who go a little too crazy while writing reviews on websites. Listen to the duo discuss the oddball YouTube genres that inexplicably garner immense popularity, and find out what it's like to be on a Bollywood set. Also on this episode: A conspiracy for their assassination and what to do when your children go, "I'm not sure about this Dad guy..." This week, Anuvab and Kunaal scrutinise the pret… This week, Anuvab and Kunaal scrutinise the pretentiousness of the barrage of LitFests, the casual communalism of Indian uncles, and people who go a little too crazy while writing reviews on websites. Listen to the duo discuss the oddball YouTube genres that inexplicably garner immense popularity, and find out what it's like to be on a Bollywood set. Also on this episode: A conspiracy for their assassination and what to do when your children go, "I'm not sure about this Dad guy..." tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/243190579 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 07:17:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/egyptian-diaries-book-launches-hindi-film-villains 00:16:55 Our Last Week no Anuvab has to write a script about villains, and that gets him thinking – where have all the great Hindi film villains gone? It’s fine that the sons and daughters of heroes are becoming heroes, but what about the sons and daughters of villains? Kunaal, on the other hand, having just come back from his Egyptian travels, recounts how difficult it is not to look like an Indian tourist when you're in a foreign country. Also on the episode: What’s the point of book launches in the modern age? And, are free events and seminars always populated by the homeless? Anuvab has to write a script about villains, and … Anuvab has to write a script about villains, and that gets him thinking – where have all the great Hindi film villains gone? It’s fine that the sons and daughters of heroes are becoming heroes, but what about the sons and daughters of villains? Kunaal, on the other hand, having just come back from his Egyptian travels, recounts how difficult it is not to look like an Indian tourist when you're in a foreign country. Also on the episode: What’s the point of book launches in the modern age? And, are free events and seminars always populated by the homeless? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/240936904 Fri, 08 Jan 2016 07:26:13 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/uncles-at-indian-weddings 00:19:06 Our Last Week no Who’s the most important person at an Indian wedding? The bride? The groom? The parents? None of them. It’s the uncle, the self-appointed head of all things wedding-related. Is the jalebi is not yet ready? Don’t worry, the uncle will take care of it. What if an uncle misbehaves with the guests? That’s why you have the "head uncle" keeping a close eye on the proceedings! Also on the episode: Anuvab hates going to school reunions, Kunaal plans a trip to Egypt, the duo play a game of dead or alive and wonder whether a clock repairman cares much for time. Who’s the most important person at an Indian wedd… Who’s the most important person at an Indian wedding? The bride? The groom? The parents? None of them. It’s the uncle, the self-appointed head of all things wedding-related. Is the jalebi is not yet ready? Don’t worry, the uncle will take care of it. What if an uncle misbehaves with the guests? That’s why you have the "head uncle" keeping a close eye on the proceedings! Also on the episode: Anuvab hates going to school reunions, Kunaal plans a trip to Egypt, the duo play a game of dead or alive and wonder whether a clock repairman cares much for time. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/238936908 Fri, 25 Dec 2015 07:11:09 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/olw-special-the-best-of-our-last-week 00:23:01 Our Last Week no On this special, year-end episode, we recap the best of what happened on Our Last Week in 2015. There was Kunaal and his fear of being “followed” on Twitter. Anuvab attempted to figure out why we end up being late for appointments and meetings when we’re always in a rush to get somewhere. The duo also tried to find an alternative to cricket, wondered how Indians would behave in space, and discussed one of the most contentious issues of the past year – award wapsi or, as they like to call it, when writers decided to return cash. On this special, year-end episode, we recap the b… On this special, year-end episode, we recap the best of what happened on Our Last Week in 2015. There was Kunaal and his fear of being “followed” on Twitter. Anuvab attempted to figure out why we end up being late for appointments and meetings when we’re always in a rush to get somewhere. The duo also tried to find an alternative to cricket, wondered how Indians would behave in space, and discussed one of the most contentious issues of the past year – award wapsi or, as they like to call it, when writers decided to return cash. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/237050460 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 05:39:13 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/olw-17-chennai-floods-delhi-pollution-indian-media 00:25:38 Our Last Week no “Hey, did you read about those floods? So unfortunate!” “Yeah, but everybody I know is fine, so it’s not that bad.” Is that how we gauge disasters? And, can competition from private companies in the weather prediction business really make the Indian Met department pull up its socks? Anuvab & Kunaal don’t think so – “The competition will spur them to make it rain, just to prove a point (and their “predications”),” they say. Also on the episode: The motivations of Pakistani generals agreeing to get abused on live Indian news TV debates. How no one is churning out actual “news” anymore. And, can Delhi government’s move to restrict traffic movement according to a car’s registration number work when a traffic cop can’t even read the number plate amid all the smog? “Hey, did you read about those floods? So unfortu… “Hey, did you read about those floods? So unfortunate!” “Yeah, but everybody I know is fine, so it’s not that bad.” Is that how we gauge disasters? And, can competition from private companies in the weather prediction business really make the Indian Met department pull up its socks? Anuvab & Kunaal don’t think so – “The competition will spur them to make it rain, just to prove a point (and their “predications”),” they say. Also on the episode: The motivations of Pakistani generals agreeing to get abused on live Indian news TV debates. How no one is churning out actual “news” anymore. And, can Delhi government’s move to restrict traffic movement according to a car’s registration number work when a traffic cop can’t even read the number plate amid all the smog? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/234922007 Fri, 27 Nov 2015 07:09:52 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/the-escapades-of-an-indian-james-bond 00:17:58 Our Last Week no Anuvab meets a gem of a person who doesn’t think the Paris attacks, where 130 people lost their lives, are a big deal, because, “But, in the Bombay attacks, just at VT station it was 130!” Kunaal is preparing for his upcoming shoot, where he has to swim in a gutter… literally, and that’s when it hits him – “What am I doing here? Why didn’t I finish my education?” Also on the episode: What would an Indian James Bond be like? What if things such as tables and walls start becoming intolerant? And, a solemn message to address the Paris terrorist attacks. Anuvab meets a gem of a person who doesn’t think … Anuvab meets a gem of a person who doesn’t think the Paris attacks, where 130 people lost their lives, are a big deal, because, “But, in the Bombay attacks, just at VT station it was 130!” Kunaal is preparing for his upcoming shoot, where he has to swim in a gutter… literally, and that’s when it hits him – “What am I doing here? Why didn’t I finish my education?” Also on the episode: What would an Indian James Bond be like? What if things such as tables and walls start becoming intolerant? And, a solemn message to address the Paris terrorist attacks. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/232566404 Fri, 13 Nov 2015 07:52:25 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/life-is-an-emi 00:20:39 Our Last Week no Anuvab and Kunaal muse about the loss of rock ‘n’ roll from an artist’s rock ‘n’ roll life and contemplate the idea of ownership in a digital age. Also on the episode: What’s the best way to protest against government policy? (Hint: it’s not so much about returning, than it is about asking for more.) Can you find a date at an NGO fundraiser? And, in a Chetan Bhagat moment, what if historians start thinking about what happened in the past? Anuvab and Kunaal muse about the loss of rock ‘n’… Anuvab and Kunaal muse about the loss of rock ‘n’ roll from an artist’s rock ‘n’ roll life and contemplate the idea of ownership in a digital age. Also on the episode: What’s the best way to protest against government policy? (Hint: it’s not so much about returning, than it is about asking for more.) Can you find a date at an NGO fundraiser? And, in a Chetan Bhagat moment, what if historians start thinking about what happened in the past? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/230747720 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 05:56:14 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/olw-14-sorry-not-sorry 00:18:29 Our Last Week no It was Kunaal’s birthday, and Anuvab has a conundrum (obviously!)… How can the passage of time be a reason to celebrate a person? But, it’s more about celebrating the fact that you managed to survive another year, says Kunaal. Also on this episode: the duo wonder why Indians are always rushing to places when they are never on time, discuss our tendency for talking during a movie and explain how the years between the ages of 35 and 40 are when you’re supposed to toast your successful life... if you have achieved success, that is. It was Kunaal’s birthday, and Anuvab has a conund… It was Kunaal’s birthday, and Anuvab has a conundrum (obviously!)… How can the passage of time be a reason to celebrate a person? But, it’s more about celebrating the fact that you managed to survive another year, says Kunaal. Also on this episode: the duo wonder why Indians are always rushing to places when they are never on time, discuss our tendency for talking during a movie and explain how the years between the ages of 35 and 40 are when you’re supposed to toast your successful life... if you have achieved success, that is. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/228632306 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 06:43:03 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/olw-13-my-big-data-is-bigger-than-yours 00:20:57 Our Last Week no In this episode: What will the future be like, now that cab drivers can give us star ratings? Also, Our Last Week discusses and disses Big Data, wonders why beauty makes Kunaal uncomfortable (no, it’s got nothing to do with the effects of excessive makeup) and explains how the real India can be found at night, on long-distance trains, once the clock strikes 1. In this episode: What will the future be like, no… In this episode: What will the future be like, now that cab drivers can give us star ratings? Also, Our Last Week discusses and disses Big Data, wonders why beauty makes Kunaal uncomfortable (no, it’s got nothing to do with the effects of excessive makeup) and explains how the real India can be found at night, on long-distance trains, once the clock strikes 1. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/226425943 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 06:54:38 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/olw-12-going-to-court-over-court 00:18:03 Our Last Week no Director, check. Cinematographer, check. Casting director... NO! Amid the euphoria of Court being selected as India’s entry for the Oscars, Kunaal explains why firing the casting director is what you need to do to make films of such calibre. Anuvab, the authority on all things related to The Empire, traces the discovery of India back to the British civil servants. The duo then addresses a pressing conundrum – what would it be like if your child cheated on you with another set of parents? Also in the episode: Buying a library, the pressure of selling out and real estate negotiations. Director, check. Cinematographer, check. Casting … Director, check. Cinematographer, check. Casting director... NO! Amid the euphoria of Court being selected as India’s entry for the Oscars, Kunaal explains why firing the casting director is what you need to do to make films of such calibre. Anuvab, the authority on all things related to The Empire, traces the discovery of India back to the British civil servants. The duo then addresses a pressing conundrum – what would it be like if your child cheated on you with another set of parents? Also in the episode: Buying a library, the pressure of selling out and real estate negotiations. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/224406900 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 06:24:04 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/olw-11-continental-in-kolkata 00:16:19 Our Last Week no Fresh off a trip to Kolkata, Anuvab & Kunaal have a new conundrum to solve – would you actually find Chicken a la Keiv in Keiv? More importantly, is ‘continental cuisine’ really from the continent or is it just an excuse to use a lot of butter and cheese? Also: the duo tells you why their funniest creative moments will go unheard (sure, we believe them!), discuss Europe’s migrant crisis and explain how Donald Trump proves that political ratings are the same as TRPs. Fresh off a trip to Kolkata, Anuvab & Kunaal have… Fresh off a trip to Kolkata, Anuvab & Kunaal have a new conundrum to solve – would you actually find Chicken a la Keiv in Keiv? More importantly, is ‘continental cuisine’ really from the continent or is it just an excuse to use a lot of butter and cheese? Also: the duo tells you why their funniest creative moments will go unheard (sure, we believe them!), discuss Europe’s migrant crisis and explain how Donald Trump proves that political ratings are the same as TRPs. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/222296257 Fri, 04 Sep 2015 07:05:06 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/olw-10-tv-barons-make-real-life-soap-opera 00:19:35 Our Last Week no Conundrums turn towards crime as Anuvab & Kunaal turn voyeuristic, watching the media circus around the murder coverage. Also: Does possessing an anglicised accent ensure you’re treated differently by judge and jury? Do political speeches focus only on entertainment? Why Kunaal is on a high-fat diet and how Anuvab is able to understand Mumbai real estate prices. Conundrums turn towards crime as Anuvab & Kunaal … Conundrums turn towards crime as Anuvab & Kunaal turn voyeuristic, watching the media circus around the murder coverage. Also: Does possessing an anglicised accent ensure you’re treated differently by judge and jury? Do political speeches focus only on entertainment? Why Kunaal is on a high-fat diet and how Anuvab is able to understand Mumbai real estate prices. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/220209128 Fri, 21 Aug 2015 05:47:59 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/olw-9-vladimir-putin-the-real-life-salman-khan 00:20:05 Our Last Week no Anuvab & Kunaal discuss whether it really matters who heads the FTII and when it is okay to throw filmmakers in jail (hint: not when they are students of an institute, protesting at midnight). Anuvab also recounts his experience of being in the audience at a stand-up show and explains why he believes everyone was drunk on the eve of August 15, 1947. Kunaal meanwhile tries to understand why porn has become boring and reveals the strategy behind Indians having several children. Anuvab & Kunaal discuss whether it really matters… Anuvab & Kunaal discuss whether it really matters who heads the FTII and when it is okay to throw filmmakers in jail (hint: not when they are students of an institute, protesting at midnight). Anuvab also recounts his experience of being in the audience at a stand-up show and explains why he believes everyone was drunk on the eve of August 15, 1947. Kunaal meanwhile tries to understand why porn has become boring and reveals the strategy behind Indians having several children. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/218158603 Fri, 07 Aug 2015 05:04:39 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/olw-8-striking-back-at-the-empire 00:14:38 Our Last Week no Anuvab & Kunaal take Shashi Tharoor’s arguments reparations on straight to the heart of the British establishment as the co-host of the legendary podcast The Bugle; comic Andy Zaltzman joins them on this new episode. Is offering to let Indians beat the English at cricket enough to atone for the sins of The Empire? Or should they also apologise for the culinary catastrophe called the chicken tikka masala? Tune in to find out. Anuvab & Kunaal take Shashi Tharoor’s arguments r… Anuvab & Kunaal take Shashi Tharoor’s arguments reparations on straight to the heart of the British establishment as the co-host of the legendary podcast The Bugle; comic Andy Zaltzman joins them on this new episode. Is offering to let Indians beat the English at cricket enough to atone for the sins of The Empire? Or should they also apologise for the culinary catastrophe called the chicken tikka masala? Tune in to find out. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/216108534 Fri, 24 Jul 2015 05:25:33 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/olw-7-honesty-is-boring 00:16:08 Our Last Week no In this episode of Our Last Week: From sports to public behaviour, the duo examines characteristically Indian quirks; Anuvab believes Kabbadi just mirrors the real-life Indian shoving and pushing experience, Kunaal thinks Batman is not a brooding saviour of the world but just a grown man in a black rubber suit and Anuvab explains Kolkata’s competitive fixation with medical conditions. In this episode of Our Last Week: From sports to … In this episode of Our Last Week: From sports to public behaviour, the duo examines characteristically Indian quirks; Anuvab believes Kabbadi just mirrors the real-life Indian shoving and pushing experience, Kunaal thinks Batman is not a brooding saviour of the world but just a grown man in a black rubber suit and Anuvab explains Kolkata’s competitive fixation with medical conditions. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/214073169 Fri, 10 Jul 2015 04:51:10 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/olw-6-whats-life-without-conundrums 00:18:13 Our Last Week no In this episode of Our Last Week: Anuvab explains why he loves using the word conundrum. Kunaal on why you can’t discover something that already exists (think: gravity). Attending a dinner party when you’re 40-years-old. Coldplay's impromptu gig in Delhi and Russell Brand’s funnily unfunny tour of India. In this episode of Our Last Week: Anuvab explains… In this episode of Our Last Week: Anuvab explains why he loves using the word conundrum. Kunaal on why you can’t discover something that already exists (think: gravity). Attending a dinner party when you’re 40-years-old. Coldplay's impromptu gig in Delhi and Russell Brand’s funnily unfunny tour of India. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/212040041 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 06:58:36 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/our-last-week-5 00:23:15 Our Last Week no This episode of Our Last Week features a Zimbabwean woman who is willing to pay for a husband, (the lack of) strong feeling for Maggi noodles, the ridiculousness of building society fights, 'happy birthday' billboards for political leaders and our thirst for knowledge, rubbish knowledge. This episode of Our Last Week features a Zimbabwe… This episode of Our Last Week features a Zimbabwean woman who is willing to pay for a husband, (the lack of) strong feeling for Maggi noodles, the ridiculousness of building society fights, 'happy birthday' billboards for political leaders and our thirst for knowledge, rubbish knowledge. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/209966262 Fri, 12 Jun 2015 05:50:41 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/our-last-week-4 00:21:27 Our Last Week no In this episode of Our Last Week: Kunaal Roy Kapur on why he thinks a tractor in Mumbai makes more sense than an SUV. Anuvab encounters kids with anger issues. How to get a best deal at a funeral service. Tinder India is a bit different (clue: who’s your daddy?). The loneliness of the YouTube commentor. In this episode of Our Last Week: Kunaal Roy Kapu… In this episode of Our Last Week: Kunaal Roy Kapur on why he thinks a tractor in Mumbai makes more sense than an SUV. Anuvab encounters kids with anger issues. How to get a best deal at a funeral service. Tinder India is a bit different (clue: who’s your daddy?). The loneliness of the YouTube commentor. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/207782820 Fri, 29 May 2015 07:15:53 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/our-last-week-3 00:18:00 Our Last Week no In this episode of Our Last Week: Modern Bollywood writers who are not conscious of parking problems​.​ How Zimbabwe solved inflation problems by printing bigger notes. Unleashing your inner Mexican at a Kolkata club and the pressure of being a host for corporate events. In this episode of Our Last Week: Modern Bollywoo… In this episode of Our Last Week: Modern Bollywood writers who are not conscious of parking problems​.​ How Zimbabwe solved inflation problems by printing bigger notes. Unleashing your inner Mexican at a Kolkata club and the pressure of being a host for corporate events. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/205559066 Fri, 15 May 2015 06:05:53 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/our-last-week-2 00:18:37 Our Last Week no In this episode of Our Last Week: Kunaal talks about his trip to Hungary, a day in the life of Salman Khan's fans, how Indian’s love to ‘buy consequences’, Anuvab gets slapped by 7 year old on a plane, getting hugged by your bank manager on your birthday and how nothing is greater than the power of celebrity. In this episode of Our Last Week: Kunaal talks ab… In this episode of Our Last Week: Kunaal talks about his trip to Hungary, a day in the life of Salman Khan's fans, how Indian’s love to ‘buy consequences’, Anuvab gets slapped by 7 year old on a plane, getting hugged by your bank manager on your birthday and how nothing is greater than the power of celebrity. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/204470652 Fri, 08 May 2015 05:25:38 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/our-last-week/ourlastweek-1 00:22:52 Our Last Week no Our last week discusses the significance of recaps in business books, drivers who want your car, service tax rates for spying (is it even a service?), space travel with dry dhoklas, the unfortunate snoring problems of a four year old and the Shakti Kapoor impersonator outside KFC. Our last week discusses the significance of recap… Our last week discusses the significance of recaps in business books, drivers who want your car, service tax rates for spying (is it even a service?), space travel with dry dhoklas, the unfortunate snoring problems of a four year old and the Shakti Kapoor impersonator outside KFC.