The Paodcast

Ep. 0 The Paodcast

15 min 29 sec

Pronoti talks to Amit and Purva about their experiences at the NH7 Weekender Music Festival Theme Music for this show is Who Would Have Thought by Your Chin Image for this episode is by Himanshu Rohilla

Ep. 1 - Burgers, books and a bungalow with a view

39 min 29 sec

On the first episode of The Paodcast, we talk about two musttry burger takeaway joints in the Bombay Binge. Next, in The Scene, we discuss the opening of new bookshop Wayword and Wise in Fort and the impending closure of iconic Kala Ghoda music store Rhythm House. Last but not least, we clue you in on the recentlylaunched tour of Raj Bhavan in Secret City, our segment on neighbourhood gems.

Ep. 2 - Meals, Music and the Mithi

52 min 46 sec

On the second episode of our fortnightly Mumbai podcast, we talk about trends in the citys restaurantscape, the lack of music venues here and the Mithi rivers hidden network of fishing pools.

Ep. 3 - Fugly architecture, fad foods and Afghan Church

52 min 58 sec

On this episode, we rant about postIndependence architecture in Mumbai, discuss new healthy dabbas and tell you about the art of church bell ringing.

Ep. 04 - Coldplay, Camembert and two queer art projects

51 min 11 sec

In this episode of the Paodcast thedailypao, Amit Gurbaxani groovebox, Purva Mehra purvamehra and Pronoti Datta prettynous discuss the elephant in the room for SecretCity, Coldplays music video for Hymn for the Weekend. They try very hard not to hate on Coldplay unsuccessfully and shed light on the places around Bombay that feature in the video including Banganga Tank, the Imperial Theater and its elephants and more. For BombayBinge, Purva talks French cheeses manufactured closer to home and TheScene brings you Drag KING performances in the city.

Ep. 5: Local cookbooks, loud public art and a Lalbaug walk

52 min 52 sec

On the fifth episode of our fortnightly podcast, we talk about two new neighbourhoodspecific recipe books in Bombay Binge, Mumbais unsightly public art in The Scene and the hidden gems of Lalbaug, including a lush farm, in Secret City. Updates: Nagrik has been shifted to Kala Ghoda from Haji Ali and is going to be traveling the city. The public art sculptures that were put up across south Mumbai as part of the Make In India Week, which concluded on Thursday, February 18, have since been removed.

Ep. 06: English theatre, Indian chocolate and the BEST museum

47 min 16 sec

We talk about the Aditya Birla Group’s theatre promotion initiative Aadyam in The Scene, new brands of local, artisanal chocolate in Bombay Binge, and Wadalas poorly maintained but otherwise fascinating BEST bus museum in Secret City.

Ep. 07: Kala Ghoda, meetha paan, chota films

47 min 34 sec

We talk about Bandras recentlyopened paan parlour in Bombay Binge, Yash Raj Filmss new short film series in The Scene, and Bycullas battered colonialera statues in a fresh section called Metro Station.

Pao Bites: Deskography

9 min 8 sec

In the first of installment of our new series of miniepisodes Pao Bites, we talk about our visits to coworking spaces Awfis and Up In The Air.

Ep. 08: Bhut Jolokia, Bawas and Bovine Bliss Balls

54 min 54 sec

On the eighth episode of our Mumbaifocused podcast The Paodcast, we talk about local hot sauces in our food segment Bombay Binge, hilarious phrase book Parsi Bol 2 in our culture section The Scene, and a walk through the templedotted, cowfeeding neighbourhood of Bhuleshwar in our city news and history show

Pao Bites: Bar Files

14 min 35 sec

In the second episode of Pao Bites, we discuss three pricey but worthy new watering holes: Lima in Bandra Kurla Complex, MasalaBar in Bandra and One Street Over in Khar.

Ep. 09: Tea chains, MCs and J. J.

45 min 55 sec

On this fortnights episode of thedailypao.coms Mumbaifocused podcast The Paodcast, we talk about the proliferation of tea cafes in our food segment Bombay Binge, the current state of Indian hip hop in our culture section The Scene, and the connection between The Jungle Book and some famous buildings in our showcase of Mumbais hidden gems Secret City.

Ep. 10: Sourcing Local Produce and Images of Mumbai

53 min 33 sec

On this episode of The Paodcast, we chat about the growing trend about restaurants sourcing local produce in the food segment Bombay Binge, the revival of handmade designs in our culture section, The Scene and a chat with guest Gopal MS in Metro Segment about his pictures in Mumbai You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 11 (Paobites): Sexist Service

7 min 20 sec

In this episode of The Paodcast, we talk about sexism in the Food and Beverage industry, the results of a survey in Bangalore and Mumbai and what this tells us about our society. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 12: Snack Subscriptions, Free Events and Nonsensically Named Neighbourhoods

46 min 32 sec

On this episode of The Paodcast, we talk about snack subscriptions the many gigs, film screenings and talks you can attend for free and the controversial renaming of neighbourhoods by real estate companies. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 13 (Paobites): Pop-up shops

7 min 57 sec

On this episode of our mini podcast Pao Bites, we talk about shopping bazaars in the city such as The Lil Flea, Kitsch Mandi and the Style Cracker Borough. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 14: Single-Estate Coffee and Mapping Mazgaon

50 min 26 sec

On this episode, we chat about Indian coffee brands such as Blue Tokai, The Indian Bean and Halli Berri on Bombay Binge. We interview artists Sameer and Zeenat Kulavoor of Bombay Duck Designs about drawing Mumbai on The Scene and take you on a tour of the historical neighbourhood of Mazgaon in our city news and history showcase Metro Station. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 15 (Paobites): Vintage Viewing

10 min 14 sec

On this episode of our mini podcast Pao Bites, we talk about how you can watch classic films on the big screen thanks to web platform 1018mb, Matterden at The Deepak cinema in Lower Parel and the Osianama series of screenings at Liberty cinema in Marine Lines. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 16: Dive bars, Design Spots and a Red Light Area

56 min 17 sec

We interview the trio behind the Adventures of Cheap Beer, a podcast about dive bar grub plot a design trail through Kala Ghoda and report on a guided walk through the red light district of Kamathipura. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 17 (Paobites): Ramzan Food Trail

11 min 22 sec

On this episode of our mini podcast Pao Bites, we chart a food trail though the stalls operating on Mohammed Ali Road during Ramzan. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 18: Fancy Veggies, City Graffiti and Bombay History Books

44 min 52 sec

We talk to our guest, food writer Roshni Bajaj Sanghvi, about Indian farmers growing exotic veggies various kinds of graffiti seen in the city in our culture section and four mustread Bombay history books in our city news and history showcase Metro Station. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 19 (Paobites): Table Talk

9 min 59 sec

In this Pao Bites, we discuss the history and recent revival of art deco furniture in Mumbai. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 20: Reviewing, Reading and Repurposing

44 min 47 sec

We discuss how we go about reviewing restaurants and bars in our food segment Bombay Binge chat about our monsoon reading lists and talk about a garden built under a flyover in our city news and history showcase Metro Station. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 21 (Paobites): This Is How We (Kolkata) Roll

10 min 45 sec

On this mini episode, we talk about where you get the best Kolkata rolls in Mumbai. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 22: An NRI, Bombaywallas and Irani Cafés

56 min 21 sec

We interview Indiaborn, UKbased chef Atul Kochhar about his BKC restaurants NRI and Lima in our food segment Bombay Binge. Then we chat with writer Simin Patel and photographer Hashim Badani about their upcoming book on Irani cafes in our culture section The Scene. In the city news and history showcase segment Metro Station, we talk to Patel and Badani about their blog Bombaywalla. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 23 (Paobites): Bar Code

16 min 5 sec

On this mini episode, we discuss the Mumbais penchant for theme bars. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 24: Abused food terms, Blue Frog and Bhendi Bazaar

40 min 49 sec

On this episode of The Paodcast, we discuss annoying menu descriptions in our food section Bombay Binge. Next, in our culture segment The Scene, we talk about the imminent closure of iconic gig venue Blue Frog. Then, in our city news and history showcase Metro Station, we urge you to visit Bhendi Bazaar before the area is completely transformed by the ongoing cluster development project. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 25 (Paobites): Spice Trail

11 min 30 sec

On this mini episode, we speak to our food columnist Roshni Bajaj Sanghvi about stores selling community specific masalas and condiments in the city./ You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 26: New Culture Spots, Walking Tours and Sindhi Food

45 min 2 sec

On this episode of our Mumbaifocused podcast The Paodcast, we talk about new event venues in our culture segment The Scene, recommend a few walking tours in our city news and history showcase Metro Station, and chat about Sindhi cuisine in our food section Bombay Binge. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 27 (Paobites): Buff Love

11 min 32 sec

On this episode, we round up our favourite buff dishes served in restaurants across the Mumbai. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 28: Home dining experiences, living room concerts and more Bombay books

48 min 28 sec

On this episode of our Mumbaifocused podcast The Paodcast, we talk about popular home dining experiences in our food section Bombay Binge interview one of the organisers of the Sofar Sounds gig series in our culture segment The Scene and recommend the second lot of our favourite Bombay books in city news and history showcase Metro Station. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 29 (Paobites): Gaggan in Mumbai

14 min 17 sec

On this episode of Pao Bites, we interview Bangkokbased Indian chef Gaggan Anand whose eponymous restaurant has been ranked number one in Asia. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 30: Murgh Makhni, Mumbai Film Festival, Mobile Markets

43 min 44 sec

On this episode, we talk about how butter chicken has become trendy, find out what to expect at the upcoming Mumbai Film Festival and discuss the citys hawking policy. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 31: Critiquing culture

15 min 42 sec

This week were republishing an earlier episode of our Mumbaifocused podcast The Paodcast, in which we talk about how we review films, plays and music gigs. Follow The Paodcast on: iTunes: https://goo.gl/yC5CKc Stitcher: https://goo.gl/2kk9F6 TuneIn: https://goo.gl/8JQiNJ Soundcloud: https://goo.gl/YdBrym Or download the IVM podcast app on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 This is an IVM Production for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://goo.gl/P130uw Twitter: https://goo.gl/7P7Uec Instagram: https://goo.gl/qH3PHm

Ep. 32: Music Festivals, Manish Mehrota, Managing Noise Pollution

52 min 12 sec

On this episode, we interview chef Manish Mehrotra of acclaimed Delhi restaurant Indian Accent, chat about new music festivals in Mumbai and discuss how to deal with noise pollution with activist Sumaira Abdulali. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 33 (Paobites): Salad Days

12 min 3 sec

In this episode of Pao Bites, we discuss the proliferation of salad on restaurant menus in the city, and whether its a hipster trend. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 34: Khakhra, Theatre Censorship and the Plague Museum

37 min 11 sec

In this episode of The Paodcast, we discuss the Gujarati snack Khakhra with our food columnist Roshni Bajaj Sanghvi in our food section Bombay Binge. In our culture segment The Scene, we talk about censorship in theatre in Maharashtra. And in Metro Station, our city news and history showcase, we talk about the plague museum at the Haffkine Institute in Parel. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 35 (Paobites): Decoding Restaurant Reservation Policies

12 min 39 sec

In this episode of Pao Bites, our columnist Roshni Bajaj Sanghvi explains why restaurants often have good reason to give patrons a hard time when it comes to booking tables. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 36: Craft Beer, Retro Bands and the Opera House

45 min 50 sec

On this episode of our Mumbaifocused podcast The Paodcast, we speak to Shailendra Bist of Independence Brewing Company and Rahul Mehra of Gateway Brewing Company about craft beer. Then, we delve into retro international acts performing in Mumbai and the newly restored Opera House. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 37 (Paobites): Crazy For Quinoa

9 min 26 sec

In this episode of Pao Bites, we talk about Indian farmers growing quinoa, the trendy grain native to South America. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 38: A Supper Club, Culture Venue and Tour Company

51 min 18 sec

On this episode, we talk about new supper club The Lovefools in our food section Bombay Binge. Next, in our culture section The Scene, we interview Sharin Bhatti who runs performance venues The Hive and The Cuckoo Club. Then, we talk to Ritika Saraf about her tour company Some Place Else in our city news and history showcase Metro Station. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 39 (Paobites): Winter Veggie Wonderland

16 min 23 sec

On this mini episode, we speak to Thomas Zacharias, the executive chef at The Bombay Canteen, and food writer Roshni Bajaj Sanghvi about lesserknown winter vegetables such as mogri, ponkh, kohlrabi and chayote. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 40: New Food Stalls, Upcoming Cultural Festivals and Poems About Bombay

34 min

In this episode of The Paodcast, we talk about new food stalls to watch out for at shopping bazaars, in our food section Bombay Binge. In our culture segment, The Scene, we discuss upcoming cultural festivals in Mumbai, Goa and Rajasthan. In our city news and history showcase Metro Station, we read out three classic poems about Bombay. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 41 (Paobites): The Practice of Pickling

14 min 45 sec

In this mini episode, our columnist Roshni Bajaj Sanghvi and Thomas Zacharias, executive chef of The Bombay Canteen, talk about pickling and fermenting winter vegetables. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 42: Gourmet Bread, Typewriter Stories, Bombay Street Names

36 min 6 sec

In this episode of The Paodcast, we talk about the best gourmet breads available in the city in our food section Bombay Binge. In our culture segment The Scene, we discuss a new book on the history of the typewriter. In Metro Station, our city news and history showcase, we discuss the meaning of a few colonialera Bombay street names. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 43 (Paobites): Queer Eye

17 min 16 sec

In this mini episode, we interview Sakshi of Gaysi Family, an online platform for the LGBT community. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 44: Best Of Mumbai 2016

43 min 46 sec

In our yearend special, we talk about our favourite restaurants, cafes and bars of 2016 in our food section Bombay Binge. Then in our culture section The Scene, we discuss the best music albums, films and plays of the last twelve months. Finally, in our city history and news showcase Metro Station, we chat about our pick for Mumbais best new walking tour group. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 45 (Paobites): Restaurant and Bar Openings In 2017

15 min 32 sec

On the yearend episode of our mini podcast Pao Bites, we give you a preview of some of the restaurant and bars that will open in Mumbai in 2017. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 46: The Best Chicken Ghee Roast in the City

20 min 38 sec

We talk about versions of the Mangalorean speciality served at eight restaurants across Mumbai.

Ep. 47: Talking of Science

19 min 30 sec

On this episode, we interview professor Arnab Bhattacharya of the Tata Institute for Fundamental Research about Chai and Why, the organisations longrunning series of talks about science. This is an IVM Production for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://goo.gl/P130uw Twitter: https://goo.gl/7P7Uec Instagram: https://goo.gl/qH3PHm Science TIFR Paodcast Podcast TheDailyPao Scientist Experiment TheScene ChaiAndWhy School Children Education ArnabBhattacharya SolarSystem Seminar Prithvi Theater RuparelCollege Summer Vacation Mumbai Universe Books Cosmos Awareness Technology Entertainment Research Tata Institute Lecture College Students University Professor

Ep. 48: Cultural Events To Look Forward To

16 min 53 sec

We roundup the music gigs and festivals, plays, art shows and museum exhibitions worth attending in Mumbai during the first quarter of 2017. Follow The Paodcast on: iTunes: https://goo.gl/yC5CKc Stitcher: https://goo.gl/2kk9F6 TuneIn: https://goo.gl/8JQiNJ Soundcloud: https://goo.gl/YdBrym This is an IVM Production for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://goo.gl/P130uw Twitter: https://goo.gl/7P7Uec Instagram: https://goo.gl/qH3PHm

Ep. 49:Confusion Food

13 min 55 sec

On this episode, we review McDonalds new masala dosa brioche burger and talk about examples of popular fusion street and fast food. Follow The Paodcast on: iTunes: https://goo.gl/yC5CKc Stitcher: https://goo.gl/2kk9F6 TuneIn: https://goo.gl/8JQiNJ Soundcloud: https://goo.gl/YdBrym This is an IVM Production for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://goo.gl/P130uw Twitter: https://goo.gl/7P7Uec Instagram: https://goo.gl/qH3PHm BombayBinge Food Burger MasalaDosa SouthIndian McDonalds FastFood FusionFood TheDailyPao Podcast Paodcast

Ep. 50:Art of Play

15 min 55 sec

On this episode, we talk about two fun art exhibitions currently on display in Mumbai, Princess Peas Sunrise Ceremonies at Sakshi Gallery and Kausik Mukhopadhyays Squeeze Lime in Your Eye at Chatterjee and Lal. Follow The Paodcast on: iTunes: https://goo.gl/yC5CKc Stitcher: https://goo.gl/2kk9F6 TuneIn: https://goo.gl/8JQiNJ Soundcloud: https://goo.gl/YdBrym This is an IVM Production for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://goo.gl/P130uw Twitter: https://goo.gl/7P7Uec Instagram: https://goo.gl/qH3PHm Art Exhibition PrincessPea KaushikMukhopadhyay Gallery Mumbai TheDailyPao Paodcast Podcast SunriseCeremonies

Ep. 51:Of the Rails

14 min 15 sec

On this episode, we discuss the new Ram Mandir railway station and the history of Sandhurst Road and Byculla stations, which might soon be demolished. Follow The Paodcast on: iTunes: https://goo.gl/yC5CKc Stitcher: https://goo.gl/2kk9F6 TuneIn: https://goo.gl/8JQiNJ Soundcloud: https://goo.gl/YdBrym This is an IVM Production for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://goo.gl/P130uw Twitter: https://goo.gl/7P7Uec Instagram: https://goo.gl/qH3PHm IndianRailways Train HarbourLine CentralLine RailwayStation Travel SandhurstRoad Byculla Mumbai RamMandir Oshiwara Andheri Goregaon Local TheDailyPao Paodcast Podcast

Ep. 52: How Green is Mumbai?

12 min 41 sec

On this weeks episode we talk to author Bijal Vachharajani about her new childrens book So You Want to Know About the Environment and discuss Mumbais few green spots. Follow The Paodcast on: iTunes: https://goo.gl/yC5CKc Stitcher: https://goo.gl/2kk9F6 TuneIn: https://goo.gl/8JQiNJ Soundcloud: https://goo.gl/YdBrym This is an IVM Production for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://goo.gl/P130uw Twitter: https://goo.gl/7P7Uec Instagram: https://goo.gl/qH3PHm Environment Green Nature Mumbai BijalVachharajani Book Author Pollution TheDailyPao GlobalWarming

Ep. 53: Mumbai's Best Seafood Restaurants

16 min 7 sec

The opening of new seafood joint Saibeni Gomantak in Mahim prompts us to talk about some of our favourite places to eat fish in the city. Follow The Paodcast on: iTunes: https://goo.gl/yC5CKc Stitcher: https://goo.gl/2kk9F6 TuneIn: https://goo.gl/8JQiNJ Soundcloud: https://goo.gl/YdBrym This is an IVM Production for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://goo.gl/P130uw Twitter: https://goo.gl/7P7Uec Instagram: https://goo.gl/qH3PHm

Ep. 54: Community Snapshot

20 min 54 sec

On this episode we invw Ayaz Shaikh, who runs chiliyachai, an instagram acct that chronicles contemporary Muslim culture in Mumbai. Follow The Paodcast on: iTunes: https://goo.gl/yC5CKc Stitcher: https://goo.gl/2kk9F6 TuneIn: https://goo.gl/8JQiNJ Soundcloud: https://goo.gl/YdBrym This is an IVM Production for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://goo.gl/P130uw Twitter: https://goo.gl/7P7Uec Instagram: https://goo.gl/qH3PHm

Ep. 55: Justin Time

17 min 49 sec

Love him or hate him, Justin Biebers upcoming visit is another sign that India is now a hot tour stop for international pop stars in their prime. Follow The Paodcast on: iTunes: https://goo.gl/yC5CKc Stitcher: https://goo.gl/2kk9F6 TuneIn: https://goo.gl/8JQiNJ Soundcloud: https://goo.gl/YdBrym This is an IVM Production for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://goo.gl/P130uw Twitter: https://goo.gl/7P7Uec Instagram: https://goo.gl/qH3PHm

Ep. 56: Click for Kuttu

15 min 26 sec

On this episode we talk to food columnist Roshni Bajaj Sanghvi about buying regional Indian ingredients such as kuttu buckwheat and ragi poha online. Follow The Paodcast on: iTunes: https://goo.gl/yC5CKc Stitcher: https://goo.gl/2kk9F6 TuneIn: https://goo.gl/8JQiNJ Soundcloud: https://goo.gl/YdBrym This is an IVM Production for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://goo.gl/P130uw Twitter: https://goo.gl/7P7Uec Instagram: https://goo.gl/qH3PHm

Ep. 57: Top Tables

21 min 2 sec

On this episode we discuss 3 terrific restaurants that have opened in Mumbai over the past 6 months. Follow The Paodcast on: iTunes: https://goo.gl/yC5CKc Stitcher: https://goo.gl/2kk9F6 TuneIn: https://goo.gl/8JQiNJ Soundcloud: https://goo.gl/YdBrym or download the IVM podcast app on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 This is an IVM Production for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://goo.gl/P130uw Twitter: https://goo.gl/7P7Uec Instagram: https://goo.gl/qH3PHm

Ep. 58: The Persian Heritage of Mumbai

13 min 5 sec

On this episode, we talk about places associated with the citys Irani community. Follow The Paodcast on: iTunes: https://goo.gl/yC5CKc Stitcher: https://goo.gl/2kk9F6 TuneIn: https://goo.gl/8JQiNJ Soundcloud: https://goo.gl/YdBrym or download the IVM podcast app on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 This is an IVM Production for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://goo.gl/P130uw Twitter: https://goo.gl/7P7Uec Instagram: https://goo.gl/qH3PHm

Ep. 59: High Tables

12 min 54 sec

The growing number of terrace bars is a welcome development in a city deprived of open space. On this episode of our Mumbaifocused podcast, we discuss new bars such as Swey and Verbena as well as old favourites like Cloud 9, Marina and Oceania. Follow The Paodcast on: iTunes: https://goo.gl/yC5CKc Stitcher: https://goo.gl/2kk9F6 TuneIn: https://goo.gl/8JQiNJ Soundcloud: https://goo.gl/YdBrym or download the IVM podcast app on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 This is an IVM Production for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://goo.gl/P130uw Twitter: https://goo.gl/7P7Uec Instagram: https://goo.gl/qH3PHm

Ep. 60: Assam On a Plate

16 min 31 sec

On this episode we speak to home cook Gitika Saikia about her Assamese food popups. Follow The Paodcast on: iTunes: https://goo.gl/yC5CKc Stitcher: https://goo.gl/2kk9F6 TuneIn: https://goo.gl/8JQiNJ Soundcloud: https://goo.gl/YdBrym or download the IVM podcast app on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 This is an IVM Production for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://goo.gl/P130uw Twitter: https://goo.gl/7P7Uec Instagram: https://goo.gl/qH3PHm

Ep. 61: Film City

17 min 11 sec

On this episode we talk about new outdoor film screening series and recently renovated cinemas in Mumbai. Follow The Paodcast on: iTunes: https://goo.gl/yC5CKc Stitcher: https://goo.gl/2kk9F6 TuneIn: https://goo.gl/8JQiNJ Soundcloud: https://goo.gl/YdBrym or download the IVM podcast app on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 This is an IVM Production for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://goo.gl/P130uw Twitter: https://goo.gl/7P7Uec Instagram: https://goo.gl/qH3PHm

Ep. 62: New Brews

22 min 24 sec

On this episode we talk about trendy new beverages like kombucha, kefir milk, cold brewed coffee and two new milk shake shops. Follow The Paodcast on: iTunes: https://goo.gl/yC5CKc Stitcher: https://goo.gl/2kk9F6 TuneIn: https://goo.gl/8JQiNJ Soundcloud: https://goo.gl/YdBrym or download the IVM podcast app on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 This is an IVM Production for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://goo.gl/P130uw Twitter: https://goo.gl/7P7Uec Instagram: https://goo.gl/qH3PHm

Ep. 63: Hemant Oberoi on Hemant Oberoi

16 min 1 sec

On this episode, we talk to celebrity chef Hemant Oberoi about his new, selftitled, finedining restaurant in Bandra Kurla Complex. Follow The Paodcast on: iTunes: https://goo.gl/yC5CKc Stitcher: https://goo.gl/2kk9F6 TuneIn: https://goo.gl/8JQiNJ Soundcloud: https://goo.gl/YdBrym or download the IVM podcast app on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 This is an IVM Production for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://goo.gl/P130uw Twitter: https://goo.gl/7P7Uec Instagram: https://goo.gl/qH3PHm

Ep. 64: The Danda Food Project

24 min 25 sec

On this episode, we interview Aditya Raghavan and Anandita Kamani, who run monthly food popups at their home in Khar Danda. To know more about food, culture and whats happening in the city visit https://www.thedailypao.com/ You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 65: Mumbai By Design

22 min 58 sec

On this episode, we interview Ruchita Madhok of design firm Kahani Designworks about their StoryCity series of guides and maps on Mumbai. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 66: Toast Master

26 min 12 sec

Chef Manu Chandra, whose new gastropub Toast and Tonic opened in Bandra Kurla Complex last week, tells us about using local ingredients infrequently found on restaurant menus. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 67: Best and Worst Restaurants and Bars of 2017 (so far)

25 min 37 sec

On this episode, we take stock of the eating and drinking spots weve loved and loathed over the last six months. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 68: Avid Leader

24 min 37 sec

We interview Asad Lalljee, the head of the Essar Groups cultural arm Avid, which curates events at the recently restored and reopened Royal Opera House. Lalljee talks to us about his vision for the venue and plans for the upcoming season. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 69: Art Folk

17 min 27 sec

On this episode, we interview Fredun Medhora and Ritika Jhunjhunwala who run Iteeha, a citybased textile design firm that conducts workshops to promote folk art forms from across the country. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 70: North Stars

19 min 40 sec

On this episode, we discuss Kumaoni and Khasi cuisine with Pooja Pangtey, the cofounder of Meraki Bombay, a popup kitchen that specializes in the food of the Himalayas and surrounding ranges. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 71: Coast Guide

21 min 18 sec

On this episode, we interview Siddharth Chakravarty, the cofounder of Marine Life of Mumbai, a group that conducts walks along citys shores and documents their coastal biodiversity. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 72: Choc-A-Block

16 min 35 sec

On this episode, we share tasting notes on recently launched chocolate bars and truffles by Indian brands All Things, La Folie and Mosaic. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 73: A New Habitat

23 min 12 sec

On this episode, we interview Balraj Singh Ghai, who runs The Habitat, formerly known as Tuning Fork, about the evolution of the culture venue in Khar. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 74: Talking Movies

20 min 56 sec

On this episode, we interview Pranav Ashar, the founder of Enlighten, an organization that screens world cinema and produces virtual reality films. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 75: The AMA Special

22 min 43 sec

On this landmark seventyfifth episode, we answer listeners question about our longrunning podcast.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5

Ep. 76: Walk Man

20 min 49 sec

On this episode, we interview Rihen Ajmera, the founder of Awestrich, a company that conducts walks and other cultural activities in the city.

Ep. 77: Our Favourite Mumbai Restaurants

23 min 47 sec

On this episode, we talk about the longstanding restaurants and bars we keep going back to in the Colaba and Fort areas.

Ep. 78: All Time Favourite Restaurants Part 2

19 min 16 sec

On this episode, we round up old restaurants in the Tardeo and Girgaum areas to which we keep returning.

Ep. 79: He Has This Thing With Floors

26 min 9 sec

On this episode, we interview Firdaus Variava of Bharat Floorings, a 95yearold company whose tiles can be seen inside buildings such as the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum and restaurants like Pali Village Cafe and The Bombay Canteen.

Ep. 80: Ale and Hearty

22 min 54 sec

On this episode, we speak to Nakul Bhonsle, the founder of Great State Aleworks, a microbrewery that will be launched in Pune this month. Mumbaikars can get a taste of his beers at Craft Beer Weekender, a twoday festival that will take place at Brewbot in Andheri on Saturday, September 16 and Sunday, September 17.

Ep. 81: Motif Operandi

26 min 8 sec

On this episode of the podcast, we interview Atul Kumar, who runs Art Deco Mumbai, an Instagram feed, and website that documents the architectural style in the city.

Ep. 82: Our Favourite Mumbai Restaurants Part III

19 min 56 sec

On this episode, we talk about the longstanding restaurants to which we keep returning in Parel and Dadar.

Ep. 83: Our Favourite Mumbai Restaurants Part IV

19 min 25 sec

On this episode, we talk about the longstanding restaurants to which we keep returning in Matunga and Mahim.

Ep. 84: Talking Heads

33 min 37 sec

On this episode, we interview Kommunes Roshan Abbas and Shamir Reuben who talk to us about the storytelling platform and their upcoming festival Spoken Fest.

Ep. 85:Our Favourite Mumbai Restaurants V

24 min 41 sec

On this episode, we talk about veteran restaurants, bakeries and snack shops in Bandra to which we keep returning.

Ep. 86:Our Favourite Neighbourhood Farsan Shops

24 min 55 sec

A roundup of stores in our neighborhoods from which we get our weekly farsan fix such as Neelam and Regal in Bandra, Ramanlal Vithaldas and Avarya in Breach Candy and Appetite in Kemps Corner.

Ep. 87: Cinema Scope

29 min 30 sec

On this episode, we discuss movies we watched at the Mumbai Film Festival that might soon be released in cinemas and on streaming platforms.

Ep. 88: Culture Beat

20 min 19 sec

We talk about the major music concerts, plays, museum exhibitions and cultural events to look forward to in November and December.

Ep. 89: A Great St+Art

29 min 27 sec

On this episode, we talk to Arjun Bahl, one of the cofounders of the StArt India Foundation, the organisers of the ongoing street art festival StArt Mumbai being held across Sassoon Duck, Mahim, Churchgate and Pedder Road.

Ep. 90: Whole Foods

17 min 20 sec

On this episode, we talk about our picks of food and wellness products from the Farmers Store which has been set up by the organizers of the Farmers Market in Bandra.

Ep. 91: Exhibit Ace

22 min 6 sec

On this episode, we discuss highlights from India and the World: A History In Nine Stories, https://www.indiaandtheworld.org the ongoing exhibition at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5

Ep. 92: South Hall

22 min 8 sec

On this episode, we review four South Indian restaurants that have opened in the city in recent months.

Ep. 94: Ask And Thou Shallot Receive

22 min 51 sec

On this episode, we interview Satyajit OninonKnight Roy, the founder of Everyday Gourmet Kitchen, which specialises in selling fried onion for hotels, restaurants and caterers.

Ep. 95: Fun With Fungi

15 min 57 sec

On this episode, we chat with Rohan Gawde of The Mushroom Co, which supplies varieties of mushroom such as oyster and paddystraw to supermarkets and hotels across the city.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 96: Mumbai Eye

25 min 36 sec

On this episode, we speak to city photographer Ritesh Uttamchandani about his favourite places to shoot and his upcoming book.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Rebroadcast :The Practice of Pickling

14 min 45 sec

In this mini episode, our columnist Roshni Bajaj Sanghvi and Thomas Zacharias, executive chef of The Bombay Canteen, talk about pickling and fermenting winter vegetables.

Ep. 97: World On A Plate

18 min 32 sec

On this episode, we speak to chef Bhakti Mehta and restaurateur Nikki Gupta, the founders of new popup dinner series Two Aprons, which is inspired by their travels and showcases different cuisines from Cantonese to Mexican.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 98: Culture Calendar

15 min 18 sec

On this episode, we talk about some of the music shows, art exhibitions and plays to look forward to in 2018. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 99: Festive Spirit

19 min 5 sec

On this episode, we interview the team behind the daylong music festival Backdoors, which will be held in Mumbai on February 14, Organised by Nikhil Barua, Roshnee Kumar and Vidhi Kundan Jain, who run Bangalorebased performing arts venue The Humming Tree, Backdoors will be headlined by American hiphop star Anderson .Paak. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 100: Restaurants To Look Forward To In 2018

28 min 32 sec

On this milestone episode of our podcast, we talk about the new restaurants to look forward to over the next 12 months, which include ventures by Rahul Akerkar, Ananda Solomon and A. D. Singh and the arrival of Ministry of Crab. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/