Uncle, Please Sit!

Ep. 00: Introduction to Uncle, Please Sit!

1 min 16 sec

From holding court in drawing rooms they have moved on to the much wider canvas of Whatsapp forwards. Who are these people who confidently squeeze out rubbish from everything they have read on twitter On this podcast, Editor and Creative Producer Joel Pereira along with the Writer and Standup Comedian Tushar Abhichandani, attempt to counter them, along with the barrage of misguided opinions we are often inundated with from all sides.As Joel and Tushar peel the layers and misinformation of Beta, you should do this and that, you will hear them say Uncle, Please sit.Tune in to the new episodes every Monday.You can follow Joel Pereira and Tushar Abhichandani on their Instagram handles: joelpereira8342 tusharabhi.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/Attachments

Ep. 01: The Myth of the Middle Class

40 min 33 sec

On the first episode of “Uncle Please sit” former journalists, Joel and Tushar, talk about Aam Janta aka the “Middle Class.” There are widespread myths that revolve around this word and our hosts will use a fun mix of facts, wit, and anecdotes to debunk them.So that the next time you meet someone who sends you fake WhatsApp forwards on this subject, you can tell him, Uncle, Please sitTune in to listen to the first episode of Uncle, Please sit and get to know some primers that help you look at things in a different way.Get in touch with our host Tushar Abhichandani on twitter: YawnOkPlease https://twitter.com/YawnOkPleaseJoel Pereira on Twitter: pereirajoel https://twitter.com/pereirajoelYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 03: Why We Need Reservation

38 min 21 sec

On an allnew episode of Uncle, Please Sit, hosts Joel Pereira and Tushar Abhichandani take on a topic that arouses a lot of passionate, and often ignorant, debate among people.This week, the guys talk about Reservations. They explain why Reservations are essential in an unequal society like India and debunk the standard Uncle opinions around it, like oh it should only apply to creamy layer, or its been 70 years, how much more time do they need.They also look deeper into the effects so far of reservations, both in education and the public sector, and come away realizing that much more needs to be done.Tune in to find out why the topic of Reservations needs a nuanced and empathetic look.Get in touch with our host Tushar Abhichandani on twitter: YawnOkPlease https://twitter.com/YawnOkPleaseJoel Pereira on Twitter: pereirajoel https://twitter.com/pereirajoelYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 04: Why do people love censorship?

36 min 21 sec

On an allnew episode of Uncle, Please Sit, hosts Joel Pereira and Tushar Abhichandani take on a topic that theyve often grappled with as journalists and content creators Censorship.This week, the guys talk about why censorship is generally a bad idea that is badly implemented. They explain how people in power use it to suppress diverse ideas and maintain status quo. And in keeping with this podcasts tradition, the duo also debunks common uncle opinions on the subject like All these shows talking about sex should be banned and How can you show this You cant watch this with your familyTune in to find out why censorship needs a drastic takedownGet in touch with our host Tushar Abhichandani on twitter: YawnOkPlease https://twitter.com/YawnOkPleaseJoel Pereira on Twitter: pereirajoel https://twitter.com/pereirajoelYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 10: Digital content - Everybody's favourite punching bag

47 min 49 sec

On an allnew episode of Uncle, Please Sit, former journalists and current writers Joel Pereira and Tushar Abhichandani are dealing with Uncles skeptical paranoia when it comes to dealing with any kind of new media. Joining them as their very first ever guest is a standup comic and writer Ashish Shakya as they breakdown why people should chill about new media.You can follow Ashish on twitter and Instagram: stupidusmaximushttps://www.instagram.com/ashishshakya/https://twitter.com/stupidusmaximusGet in touch with our host Tushar Abhichandani on twitter: YawnOkPlease https://twitter.com/YawnOkPleaseJoel Pereira on Twitter: pereirajoel https://twitter.com/pereirajoelYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 18: We need to stop romanticising village life

1 hr 17 min 33 sec

On an allnew episode of “Uncle, Please Sit” Joel and Tushar talk to – energy, land, and agriculture researcher– Nikhil Goveas, who also manages a farmer produce organization in rural Bihar. The topic of discussion this week is rural India.For decades, there has been an idyllic, romanticised image associated with the villages of India. Is this a fair representation Does this idealistic image gloss over the horrors that many, especially those from disadvantaged groups, experience in these parts Does it give policymakers an excuse to neglect these regionsThe discussion delves into many such questions and also explores how access to technology, better education, and cheaper internet is helping rural Indians improve their lives. Click through for moreYou can follow Nikhil on Twitter and Instagram:Instagram: nikhilgoveas https://www.instagram.com/nikhilgoveas/Twitter: GoveasNikhil https://twitter.com/GoveasNikhilGet in touch with our host Tushar Abhichandani on twitter: YawnOkPlease https://twitter.com/YawnOkPleaseJoel Pereira on Twitter: pereirajoel https://twitter.com/pereirajoelYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 20: Celebrity Culture: When Did It Get So Bad?

1 hr 13 min 14 sec

This week, in a fresh new episode of Uncle, Please Sit, former journalists and comedy writers Joel Pereira and Tushar Abhichandani are joined this time by not one, but two special guests. Former entertainment journalists and current content creators Aniruddha Guha and Janice Sequeira drop by to chat with the guys about celebrity culture.From the rather sedate days of polite interviews and photo features in magazines and newspapers to the paparazzi and gossip driven celebrity culture today, the question were asking our guests today is when did it get so toxic When did our entire culture centre itself so much around fame It does seem now that we elevate our idols to gods, but was it always this way Click through to find out more.You can follow Aniruddha on Twitter and Instagram:Instagram: aniguha https://www.instagram.com/aniguha/Twitter: AniGuha https://twitter.com/AniGuhaYou can follow Janice on Twitter and Instagram:Instagram: janiceseq85 https://www.instagram.com/janiceseq85/Twitter: janiceseq85 https://twitter.com/janiceseq85Get in touch with our host Tushar Abhichandani on twitter: YawnOkPlease https://twitter.com/YawnOkPleaseJoel Pereira on Twitter: pereirajoel https://twitter.com/pereirajoelYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 07: Dissent - Why it's important to question the government!

43 min 53 sec

On an all new episode of Uncle, Please Sit, former journalists and current comedy writers Joel Pereira and Tushar Abhichandani are asking politely, through gritted teeth, UNCLE, PLEASE SIT.With the government receiving some criticism for their handling of the Covid 19 pandemic, and some state governments cough UP cough clamping down and intimidating sections of the media, Tushar and Joel talk about dissent in the time of pandemics. The uncle opinion is off course, dissent is good and all, but is this the time to criticize the government The answer to that question is yes. Dissent is what keeps the citizen informed, breaks through the propaganda and fake news, and keeps the government on its toes. Click through to hear more.Get in touch with our host Tushar Abhichandani on twitter: YawnOkPlease https://twitter.com/YawnOkPleaseJoel Pereira on Twitter: pereirajoel https://twitter.com/pereirajoelYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 08: Why do people love to hate the internet?

39 min 17 sec

This week, on all new episode of Uncle, Please Sit, former journalists and current comedy writers Joel Pereira and Tushar Abhichandani are tackling yet another Uncle pet peeve, WHY THESE YOUTHS ALWAYS HAVE THEIR FACES IN THEIR PHONESTheres a grain of truth there, but then for young people, their mobile phones, and by extension, the internet is a portal to knowledge, opinion, entertainment and romance. Maybe the uncles are just jealous, thenGet in touch with our host Tushar Abhichandani on twitter: YawnOkPlease https://twitter.com/YawnOkPleaseJoel Pereira on Twitter: pereirajoel https://twitter.com/pereirajoelYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 12: Privilege: What does it really mean?

56 min 22 sec

This week, in an allnew episode of Uncle, Please Sit, former journalists and comedy writers Joel Pereira and Tushar Abhichandani chat with stand up comic, actor and writer Urooj Ashfaq, discussing a word that we all use a lot Privilege.People are constantly being asked to check it, or be aware of it, but is it something we all really understand What is Privilege, really, and how does it apply to us in our everyday livesTune in UnclePleaseSit to find out moreYou can follow Urooj on Instagram: uroojashfaqhttps://www.instagram.com/uroojashfaq/Get in touch with our host Tushar Abhichandani on twitter: YawnOkPlease https://twitter.com/YawnOkPleaseJoel Pereira on Twitter: pereirajoel https://twitter.com/pereirajoelYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 16: What does freedom of expression really mean?

1 hr 9 min 15 sec

This week, on an all new episode of Uncle, Please Sit formerjournalists and comedy writers Joel Pereira and Tushar Abhichandaniare joined by lawyer and Executive Director of the Internet FreedomFoundation, Apar Gupta.The topic of discussion this week Freedom of expression.What does it really mean Why are people often confused about it Ishate speech also an element of free speech And is being barred fromFacebook or Twitter a freedom of expression issue Apar Gupta, withhis extensive knowledge on the subject, helps answer these questionsand offers insights on the various nuances of free speech. Clickthrough for more.You can follow the Internet Freedom Foundation on Twitter and Instagram: internetfreedomTwitter: https://twitter.com/internetfreedomInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/internetfreedom.in/Website: https://internetfreedom.in/You can follow Apar on Twitter: apar1984Twitter: https://twitter.com/apar1984Instargam: https://www.instagram.com/aparatbar/Website: https://apargupta.com/Get in touch with our host Tushar Abhichandani on twitter: YawnOkPlease https://twitter.com/YawnOkPleaseJoel Pereira on Twitter: pereirajoel https://twitter.com/pereirajoelYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 22: Fake news - The other pandemic!

55 min 17 sec

This week, on a fresh new episode of Uncle Please Sit, former journalists and comedy writers Joel Pereira and Tushar Abhichandani have yet another special guest senior print and broadcast journalist and founder of the factchecking initiative, Boom Live and Indiaspend.in, Govindraj Ethiraj.Weve had the Covid pandemic since March, but if theres one pandemic thats even more rapidly spreading and as virulent, its fake news and disinformation. With the spread of mobile technology and social media, what was once harmless gossip has now been weaponised for political agendas, social unrest and ratings and TRPs.On this episode, we speak about how fake news affects lives, businesses and communities, whos responsible and how it can be fought. Click through to hear more.Heres the Whatsapp Factcheck Helpline Number: 7700906588You can follow Govind on twitter: govindethiraj https://twitter.com/govindethirajGet in touch with our host Tushar Abhichandani on twitter: YawnOkPlease https://twitter.com/YawnOkPleaseJoel Pereira on Twitter: pereirajoel https://twitter.com/pereirajoelYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 28: Hindi Chini Bye Bye

1 hr 8 min 34 sec

This week on an allnew episode of Uncle Please Sit, Joel Pereira and Tushar Abhichandani are diving deep into what uncles fear the most and its not jewelry commercials or pride parades. This week, were talking about China.Joining us is Hamsini Hariharan, a China commentator, a columnist for CNBC and host of the podcast States of Anarchy, and on this weeks episode, were talking about India and Chinas long shared history and our culture, conflicts and competition. We also talk about what China means to us here in India, and what we mean to the Chinese, and according to Hamsini, not very much, apparently. Click through to hear more.You can follow Hamsini on her social media:Instagram: ladybaritone https://www.instagram.com/ladybaritone/Twitter: HamsiniH https://twitter.com/HamsiniHYou can know more about the States of Anarchy Podcast:https://ivmpodcasts.com/statesofanarchyhttps://www.instagram.com/statesofanarchy/Get in touch with our hosts on their social media:Tushar Abhichandani on Twitter and Instagram:YawnOkPlease https://twitter.com/YawnOkPleasetusharabhi https://www.instagram.com/tusharabhi/Joel Pereira on Twitter and Instagram:pereirajoel https://twitter.com/pereirajoeljoelpereira.esq https://www.instagram.com/joelpereira.esq/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 32: The Indian Economy - A Short History (Part 2)

1 hr 47 min 51 sec

On this episode of Uncle, Please Sit, Joel and Tushar are joined again by Anupam Manur, Assistant Professor at the Takshila Institute, to continue their conversation on the Indian economy. In the first part of this discussion, the panel explored the guiding philosophies of the Nehruvian years, Indira Gandhis hard turn towards socialism, and years leading up to the balance of payments crisis. This second part sheds light on Manmohan Singhs big bang budget, the Vajpayee years, the UPA1 boom, the post2008 years, and the big events of the Modi era. Click through to check out the episodeYou can follow Anupam on Twitter: anupammanur https://twitter.com/anupammanurGet in touch with our hosts on their social media:Tushar Abhichandani on Twitter and Instagram:YawnOkPlease https://twitter.com/YawnOkPleasetusharabhi https://www.instagram.com/tusharabhi/Joel Pereira on Twitter and Instagram:pereirajoel https://twitter.com/pereirajoeljoelpereira.esq https://www.instagram.com/joelpereira.esq/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com

Ep. 33: Blame it on Nehru

1 hr 34 min 32 sec

On this episode of Uncle, Please Sit, Joel and Tushar are joined by Dr Aparna Pande, the author of Making India Great The Promise Of A Reluctant Global Power and Director of the Initiative on the Future of India and South Asia at the Hudson Institute. The topic of discussion this week revolves around the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru. A global statesman, an astute politician, and one of the founding fathers of India Nehru has always been a largerthanlife figure in the country and often the topic of a heated debate. There has always been an interest in analyzing his time in office, but over the last few years, there seems to be a concerted effort to blame him for many of the ills that India faces, even today. Is there any truth to these allegations Is he just an easy scapegoat Or is Nehru being attacked to undermine secular values that many hold dear The panel explores these questions along with much more. Click through to check out the episodeYou can follow Dr. Aparna Pande on social media:Twitter: AparnaPande https://twitter.com/AparnaPandeHudson: https://www.hudson.org/experts/599aparnapandeGet in touch with our hosts on their social media:Tushar Abhichandani on Twitter and Instagram:YawnOkPlease https://twitter.com/YawnOkPleasetusharabhi https://www.instagram.com/tusharabhi/Joel Pereira on Twitter and Instagram:pereirajoel https://twitter.com/pereirajoeljoelpereira.esq https://www.instagram.com/joelpereira.esq/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com

Ep. 02: Food - A distorted story

54 min 3 sec

On an allnew episode of Uncle, Please Sit, hosts Joel Pereira and Tushar Abhichandani take on a topic that everyone claims to be an expert at, but is still full of some very dumb myths.On this episode, the guys are talking on the subject of food. The way we eat and why, and the number of Uncle opinions about veg and nonveg, light and heavy and vegan versus everyone else.Everyone has an opinion about food and theyre probably mostly wrong. Lets take this popular one India is predominantly vegetarian. Wrong. Vegetarianism is crueltyfree. Wrong again. Gujarat is vegetarian. Incorrect, and what if we told you that kukkad shukkad eating Punjab was more vegetarian than GujaratChaunk gaye Keep listening...Get in touch with our host Tushar Abhichandani on twitter: YawnOkPleaseJoel Pereira on Twitter: pereirajoelYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 05: Gheun Taak

44 min 45 sec

On an allnew episode of Uncle, Please Sit, former journalists and current comedy writers Joel Pereira and Tushar Abhichandani are all set to demolish yet another dumb uncle myth. Appalled by uncles applauding police violence against the poor and migrant labour out in the streets looking for groceries or going home during the COVID 19 lockdown, the boys set to establish why due process is so absolutely important while dealing with the cops.Debunked in this podcast are such chestnuts as Why spend money on the court case, they should just be shot, and Oh only Police and Army is responsible for human rights What about the criminals.Dumb. We know. Listen on..Get in touch with our host Tushar Abhichandani on twitter: YawnOkPlease https://twitter.com/YawnOkPleaseJoel Pereira on Twitter: pereirajoel https://twitter.com/pereirajoelYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 06: "Merit"ocracy - The false promise of equal opportunity

52 min 3 sec

On an allnew episode of Uncle, Please Sit, former journalists and current comedy writers Joel Pereira and Tushar Abhichandani gear up to get more uncles to sit the F down. The myth theyre talking about this week The meritocracy. It seems like an obvious, commonsense idea, doesnt itA fair and equitable way to reward talent and aptitude But scratch a few millimeters below the surface of the merit and you begin to understand how its yet another way for the rich and privileged to hog all the opportunity, while maintaining the appearance of fairness and impartiality. Listen to know more..Get in touch with our host Tushar Abhichandani on twitter: YawnOkPlease https://twitter.com/YawnOkPleaseJoel Pereira on Twitter: pereirajoel https://twitter.com/pereirajoelYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 09: Migrants - Why do people ignore them?

39 min 13 sec

This week on an allnew episode of Uncle, Please Sit, former journalists and current comedy writers Joel Pereira and Tushar Abhichandani are talking about something that uncles have been commenting on for decades economic migration. Weve all heard them, things like Why do they live like this in such filth, or theyre talking away all the local jobs, to the old classic theyve come here now, crime will go up, there goes the neighborhoodOfcourse, most of this is either rubbish, or needs far more context. Click through to find out more...Get in touch with our host Tushar Abhichandani on twitter: YawnOkPlease https://twitter.com/YawnOkPleaseJoel Pereira on Twitter: pereirajoel https://twitter.com/pereirajoelYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 11: Political correctness - Why it's important

59 min 15 sec

This week, in an all new episode of Uncle, Please Sit, former journalists and comedy writers Joel Pereira and Tushar Abhichandani chat with actor and comedian Kumar Varun about a contentious topic Political Correctness.The phrase itself has so many negative implications, but what is being PC really Is it about being judgy and preventing people from saying what they want Or is it just about decency and basic manners Click through to find out more.You can follow Kumar Varun on Instagram: randomvarunhttps://instagram.com/randomvarunGet in touch with our host Tushar Abhichandani on twitter: YawnOkPlease https://twitter.com/YawnOkPleaseJoel Pereira on Twitter: pereirajoel https://twitter.com/pereirajoelYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 13: News Media - How did it get so bad?

1 hr 40 min 2 sec

This week, in an allnew episode of Uncle, Please Sit, former journalists and current comedy writers Joel Periera and Tushar Abhichandani chat with Meghnad, policy wonk and Associate Editor of Newslaundry.com about something thats been bothering us for a very long time When did the news media, especially the TV news media get so very badWith their collective years of experience in all forms of news media, on this episode we talk about how the news media got this way, why there is hope for the future, and we also answer classic uncle questions like You witnessed this bad thing, but what did you do to help, and Why all the news is so negative Why cant you show good things alsoTune in UnclePleaseSit to find out moreYou can follow Meghnad on social media: memeghnadTwitter: https://twitter.com/MemeghnadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meghnads/YouTube: Meghnad S https://www.youtube.com/user/meghnadsahaGet in touch with our host Tushar Abhichandani on twitter: YawnOkPlease https://twitter.com/YawnOkPleaseJoel Pereira on Twitter: pereirajoel https://twitter.com/pereirajoelYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 14: Development - What does it actually mean?

59 min 45 sec

In an all new episode of “Uncle, Please Sit”, former journalists and comedy writers Joel Pereira and Tushar Abhichandani chat with energy, mobility, and climate policy expert and author, Siddharth Singh, about a highly polarizing topic – development.What is sustainable development How does one strike a balance between environmental concern and economic growth Can the rights of a small group be sacrificed in the name of the greater good Click through to hear the panels views on these topics and a lot more.You can follow Siddharth on twitter: siddharth3https://twitter.com/siddharth3Get in touch with our host Tushar Abhichandani on twitter: YawnOkPlease https://twitter.com/YawnOkPleaseJoel Pereira on Twitter: pereirajoel https://twitter.com/pereirajoelYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 15: Books - Are we reading enough?

1 hr 7 min 26 sec

This week, on an all new episode of Uncle, Please Sit, former journalists and comedy writers Joel Pereira and Tushar Abhichandani have yet another special guest screenwriter and cohost of popular books based Youtube channel Books On Toast, Anuya Jakatdar. What theyre chatting about this week Books.Tune in to find out more on UnclePleaseSitYou can follow Anuya on Instagram and twitter: anuyeaahhttps://www.instagram.com/anuyeah/https://twitter.com/anuyeaahYou can also follow her channel Books on toast on Youtube and Instagram:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSzPk0ShJD6ygdZw7HqK5QAhttps://www.instagram.com/booksontoast/Get in touch with our host Tushar Abhichandani on twitter: YawnOkPlease https://twitter.com/YawnOkPleaseJoel Pereira on Twitter: pereirajoel https://twitter.com/pereirajoelYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 17: Who needs sex education? Everyone!

1 hr 19 min 46 sec

On an all new episode of “Uncle, Please Sit” Joel and Tushar have yet another special guest – documentary filmmaker and founder of Agents of Ishq – Paromita Vohra. The topic of discussion this week is sex education.We grapple with questions like: How important is sex education What aspects should sex education cover What are its benefits And how can we approach itThe discussion delves into the evolving definitions of sex, sexuality, consent, and the importance of a positive, and even playful, approach towards these topics. Click through to hear more.You can know more about Agent of Ishq: https://agentsofishq.com/Instagram: agentsofishq https://www.instagram.com/agentsofishq/Twitter: AgentsofIshq https://twitter.com/AgentsofIshqYou can follow Paromita Vohra on Instagram and Twitter: parodeviInstagram: bombay.rosie https://www.instagram.com/bombay.rosie/Twitter: parodevi https://twitter.com/parodeviGet in touch with our host Tushar Abhichandani on twitter: YawnOkPlease https://twitter.com/YawnOkPleaseJoel Pereira on Twitter: pereirajoel https://twitter.com/pereirajoelYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 19: Medical Misinformation: Why do we believe?

1 hr 15 min 29 sec

On an allnew episode of Uncle, Please Sit, former journalists and comedy writers Joel Pereira and Tushar Abhichandani have yet another special guest a medical doctor who’s a clinical scientist and a liver specialist, Dr. Abby Philips.We’re right in the middle of a global pandemic and if there’s one thing thats spreading quicker than Covid 19, its fake news and medical misinformation. We seem to be both extremely skeptical but also super gullible when it comes to information about medicine and our bodies, but how did we get to this point Click through to hear more and if youre wondering, no, theres no such thing as an immunity boosterYou can follow Dr. Abby Philips on twitter: drabbyphilipshttps://twitter.com/drabbyphilipsGet in touch with our host Tushar Abhichandani on twitter: YawnOkPlease https://twitter.com/YawnOkPleaseJoel Pereira on Twitter: pereirajoel https://twitter.com/pereirajoelYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 21: Digital content: Is this the TV we've been waiting for?

1 hr 17 min 57 sec

On this week’s episode of “Uncle, Please Sit”, Joel and Tushar are joined by the host of “Storytellers and Storytellers”, Vineet Kanabar. With his extensive experience in the media landscape as a content creator and senior executive, Kanabar helps shed light on this week’s topic Digital Content: Is this the TV we’ve been waiting forIn an attempt to understand the forces driving TV and digital media, we try and seek answers to pertinent questions like:How did Indian TV go from producing pathbreaking, progressive shows to regressive daily soapsIs digital the medium that will finally deliver good Indian contentWill digital also face the same hurdles and pitfalls that brought down the quality of TVClick through for moreYou can follow Vineet on Instagram and Twitter: ashcharyafuckitInstagram: ashcharyafuckit https://www.instagram.com/ashcharyafuckit/Twitter: ashcharyafuckit https://twitter.com/ashcharyafuckitGet in touch with our host Tushar Abhichandani on twitter: YawnOkPlease https://twitter.com/YawnOkPleaseJoel Pereira on Twitter: pereirajoel https://twitter.com/pereirajoelYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 23: The Environment: Are we doing enough?

1 hr 9 min 12 sec

On a brand new episode of “Uncle, Please Sit”, Joel and Tushar are joined by senior journalist, Sejal Mehta. With her extensive experience in environmental and wildlife reportage, Mehta helps shed light on this week’s topic: The Environment: Are we doing enoughThe panel discusses how despite our best intentions, most of us are very poorly informed about environment and wildliferelated issues. What are the causes behind this Is it poor communication from the authorities Is the media guilty of shoddy reporting when it comes to these issues Is the environment vs development debate a flawed approach to the subject Click through to explore these questions and much more.You can know more about Sejal Mehta: http://sejalmehta.in/Twitter: SejalMehta06 https://twitter.com/SejalMehta06Instagram: sejalmehta06 https://www.instagram.com/sejalmehta06/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 24: How toxic is Indian pop culture?

53 min 40 sec

This week, Joel and Tushar are joined by standup comedian, and AIB cofounder Rohan Joshi. The three of them discuss toxicity in Indian pop culture and the reasons behind it.From showcasing regressive values to negatively stereotyping progressive ideals, many aspects of Indian pop culture appear to be deeply problematic. What is the reason behind this Do those who control the purse strings force creators to take these calls Is our mainstream content just a reflection of the society we live in Or are we too afraid to venture beyond set norms Click through as we explore these questions and discuss a lot more.You can follow Rohan on Instagram and Youtube:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mojorojo/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW24Wt4EgHpuktSW6XAnt2gGet in touch with our host Tushar Abhichandani on twitter: YawnOkPlease https://twitter.com/YawnOkPleaseJoel Pereira on Twitter: pereirajoel https://twitter.com/pereirajoelYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 25: We need to talk about mental health!

1 hr 13 min 16 sec

On an allnew episode of Uncle, Please Sit, Joel and Tushar talk about mental health with clinical psychologist, columnist, and author Sonali Gupta.Exploring the misconceptions that are often associated with the subject, the panel tries to break down various aspects of mental health. They discuss the importance of openly talking about psychological issues, the kinds of treatments available today, the importance of learning about emotional and mental wellbeing from an early age, and a lot more. Click through to check out the episode.You can follow Sonali on social media:Instagram: mentalhealthwithsonalihttps://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthwithsonali/Twitter: guptasonalihttps://twitter.com/guptasonaliYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxNecuXcAvhX9Srns5XjvwGet in touch with our host Tushar Abhichandani on twitter: YawnOkPlease https://twitter.com/YawnOkPleaseJoel Pereira on Twitter: pereirajoel https://twitter.com/pereirajoelYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 26: Social Media - Has it taken over our lives completely?

57 min 22 sec

On an all new episode of Uncle, Please Sit, Joel and Tushar talk to senior tech journalist, Jaison Lewis, about social media and the power it exerts over our lives.The recently released Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma has started many conversations around the effects of social media and the negative way in which its affecting us, both individually and as a society. The panel explores the power of the medium, its benefits, and the scary issues that have started coming to light. They also try to figure if there are any viable solutions to this problem or if its already too late for us. Click through to check out the episode.You can follow Jaison on social media:Instagram: jaisonlewis https://www.instagram.com/jaisonlewis/Twitter: jaisonlewis https://twitter.com/jaisonlewisGet in touch with our host Tushar Abhichandani on twitter: YawnOkPlease https://twitter.com/YawnOkPleaseJoel Pereira on Twitter: pereirajoel https://twitter.com/pereirajoelYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 27: Smash the patriarchy

1 hr 19 min 8 sec

Patriarchy. Its a word we hear a lot these days, but what does it mean exactly Who or what is the patriarchy And why does it need to be smashed Joel Pereira and Tushar Abhichandani have as guest Karanjeet Kaur, senior journalist and Creative Editor at Arre, and thats exactly what were talking about.At its very core, the patriarchy is a social system in which men hold the power and women are collectively excluded from it. We speak about the intrinsic unfairness of this system, the unseen effects, and even its unlikely victims, men themselves. Click through to hear more.You can follow Karanjeet on social media: kajukatriInstagram: kajukatri https://www.instagram.com/kajukatri/Twitter: KajuKatri https://twitter.com/KajuKatriGet in touch with our hosts on their social media:Tushar Abhichandani on Twitter and Instagram:YawnOkPlease https://twitter.com/YawnOkPleasetusharabhi https://www.instagram.com/tusharabhi/Joel Pereira on Twitter and Instagram:pereirajoel https://twitter.com/pereirajoeljoelpereira.esq https://www.instagram.com/joelpereira.esq/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 29: Money Matters - Why are we so clueless?

58 min 22 sec

How much do we know about our investment options Why do so many of us feel lost when it comes to our personal finances Is the stock market a safe bet for people like us Questions like these often tend to leave most of us confused and feeling clueless.On this episode of Uncle, Please Sit we try to decode why thats the case and how we should approach money matters. Helping us make sense of this topic is the host of Paisa Vaisa podcast and chartered accountant, Anupam Gupta. Click through to check out the episode.You can follow Anupam on Twitter and Linkedin:Twitter: b50 https://twitter.com/b50Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anupam9gupta/Get in touch with our hosts on their social media:Tushar Abhichandani on Twitter and Instagram:YawnOkPlease https://twitter.com/YawnOkPleasetusharabhi https://www.instagram.com/tusharabhi/Joel Pereira on Twitter and Instagram:pereirajoel https://twitter.com/pereirajoeljoelpereira.esq https://www.instagram.com/joelpereira.esq/You can listen to Paisa Vaisa Podcast: https://ivmpodcasts.com/paisavaisaYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 30: Air pollution - How did it get so bad?

1 hr 22 min 28 sec

On an all new episode of Uncle, Please Sit, Joel and Tushar chat with energy policy expert and author of The Great Smog of India,Siddharth Singh, about air pollution in India.Over the last three decades, India has seen unprecedented economic growth. Unfortunately, this growth has been accompanied by an exponential rise in air pollution that is making our cities almost unlivable. Having extensively researched this topic, Siddharth elaborates on the reasons behind this drastic drop in air quality, the measure being taken to improve it, and why it needs to be our number one priority. Click through to check out the episodeYou can follow Siddharth on twitter: siddharth3https://twitter.com/siddharth3Get in touch with our hosts on their social media:Tushar Abhichandani on Twitter and Instagram:YawnOkPlease https://twitter.com/YawnOkPleasetusharabhi https://www.instagram.com/tusharabhi/Joel Pereira on Twitter and Instagram:pereirajoel https://twitter.com/pereirajoeljoelpereira.esq https://www.instagram.com/joelpereira.esq/You can listen to Paisa Vaisa Podcast: https://ivmpodcasts.com/paisavaisaYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 31: The Indian Economy - A Short History (Part 1)

1 hr 10 min 45 sec

On an all new episode of Uncle, Please Sit, Joel and Tushar chat with Anupam Manur, an expert studying the intersection of economics, technology, and public policy. The topic of conversation this week is the Indian Economy.In the first of a twopart episode, the panel discusses the status of the Indian economy before and after independence. They explore the guiding philosophies of the Nehruvian years, Indira Gandhis hard turn towards socialism, and years leading up to the balance of payments crisis. Along the way, they also try to figure out the reasoning behind the decisions of Indias policymakers. Click through to check out the episodeYou can follow Anupam on twitter:anupammanur https://twitter.com/anupammanurGet in touch with our hosts on their social media:Tushar Abhichandani on Twitter and Instagram:YawnOkPlease https://twitter.com/YawnOkPleasetusharabhi https://www.instagram.com/tusharabhi/Joel Pereira on Twitter and Instagram:pereirajoel https://twitter.com/pereirajoeljoelpereira.esq https://www.instagram.com/joelpereira.esq/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 34: Why does everyone love to hate gaming?

57 min 21 sec

On an all new episode of Uncle, Please Sit, Joel and Tushar are joined again by senior tech journalist, Jaison Lewis, to discuss gaming.The panel talks about the influence of gaming, its massive marketsize, and why so many people tend to dismiss it as frivolous or as childs play. Something that is far from the truth. Click through to check out the episode.You can follow Jaison on social media:Instagram: jaisonlewis https://www.instagram.com/jaisonlewis/Twitter: jaisonlewis https://twitter.com/jaisonlewisGet in touch with our hosts on their social media:Tushar Abhichandani on Twitter and Instagram:YawnOkPlease https://twitter.com/YawnOkPleasetusharabhi https://www.instagram.com/tusharabhi/Joel Pereira on Twitter and Instagram:pereirajoel https://twitter.com/pereirajoeljoelpereira.esq https://www.instagram.com/joelpereira.esq/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com

Ep. 35: Leaving the city...for Good

57 min 12 sec

On the season finale of Uncle, Please Sit, Joel and Tushar talk to a couple who left the city for greener pastures. Literally. Vahishta Mistry was a senior media and startup executive and Neha Sumitran was the web editor of National Geographic Traveller India Magazine. Almost two years ago they moved out of Mumbai in their search for a more sustainable, rural life. Having picked up a few skills while working at farms across the country, they finally settled in a village near Kodaikanal to set up their own home.The couple shares their experience of what it was like to go from being urban city slickers to rural residents, what was their motivation behind the move, how they planned it, and how it has changed their lives. Click through to check out the episode.You can follow Neha Sumitran on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nehasumitranYou can follow Vahishta Mistry on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vahishtaTwitter: https://twitter.com/vahishtaGet in touch with our host Tushar Abhichandani on Twitter: YawnOkPlease https://twitter.com/YawnOkPleaseJoel Pereira on Twitter: pereirajoel https://twitter.com/pereirajoelYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Uncle, Please Sit!

Ep. 00: Introduction to Uncle, Please Sit!

Ep. 01: The Myth of the Middle Class

Ep. 03: Why We Need Reservation

Ep. 04: Why do people love censorship?

Ep. 10: Digital content - Everybody's favourite punching bag

Ep. 18: We need to stop romanticising village life

Ep. 20: Celebrity Culture: When Did It Get So Bad?

Ep. 07: Dissent - Why it's important to question the government!

Ep. 08: Why do people love to hate the internet?

Ep. 12: Privilege: What does it really mean?

Ep. 16: What does freedom of expression really mean?

Ep. 22: Fake news - The other pandemic!

Ep. 28: Hindi Chini Bye Bye

Ep. 32: The Indian Economy - A Short History (Part 2)

Ep. 33: Blame it on Nehru

Ep. 02: Food - A distorted story

Ep. 05: Gheun Taak

Ep. 06: "Merit"ocracy - The false promise of equal opportunity

Ep. 09: Migrants - Why do people ignore them?

Ep. 11: Political correctness - Why it's important

Ep. 13: News Media - How did it get so bad?

Ep. 14: Development - What does it actually mean?

Ep. 15: Books - Are we reading enough?

Ep. 17: Who needs sex education? Everyone!

Ep. 19: Medical Misinformation: Why do we believe?

Ep. 21: Digital content: Is this the TV we've been waiting for?

Ep. 23: The Environment: Are we doing enough?

Ep. 24: How toxic is Indian pop culture?

Ep. 25: We need to talk about mental health!

Ep. 26: Social Media - Has it taken over our lives completely?

Ep. 27: Smash the patriarchy

Ep. 29: Money Matters - Why are we so clueless?

Ep. 30: Air pollution - How did it get so bad?

Ep. 31: The Indian Economy - A Short History (Part 1)

Ep. 34: Why does everyone love to hate gaming?

Ep. 35: Leaving the city...for Good

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