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Varta Lab

U/A 13+ • Comedy • Society & Culture • Arts

Powered By EPIC ON. Welcome to Varta Lab, a delightful concoction of stories featuring Aakash Mehta, one of Indias most obsessive storytellers on and off stage, and Navin Noronha, who is an okay person. Together they tell stories to each other from their life and welcome others to do the same. Fun times.

  • Ep. 00: Super Happy Interesting True Stories
    4 min 10 sec

    Welcome to Varta Lab, a delightful concoction of stories featuring Aakash Mehta, one of Indias most obsessive storytellers on and off stage, and Navin Noronha, who is an okay person. Together they tell stories to each other from their life and welcome others to do the same. Fun times. For more awesome podcasts, download the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5

  • Ep. 01: Feat. Kumar Varun
    45 min 2 sec

    On the first episode of Varta Lab, Aakash and Navin are joined by Kumar Varun, famous for being one half of the Random Chikibum collective and playing several hilarious characters in sketches and ads. He shares stories, covering everything from auditions, stage performances and vanity vans. 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. 02: Feat. Deena Mehta
    57 min 2 sec

    On the second episode of Varta Lab, Aakash and Navin are joined by Deena Mehta, an allround rockstar. She tells us stories from her time at the Bombay Stock Exchange as the only woman in the ring, how she ended up at a gun market in Pakistan, why she supports GST implementation, and makes everyone feel wholesome by the end. You can follow Aakash at kuchbhimehta. You can follow Navin at houseofnoronha. 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/

  • A Popular Disney Actor & Samosas ft. Vishal Malhotra
    52 min 24 sec

    Varta Lab is back with season 4 Aakash and Navin will be joined by brand new faces with stories anecdotes funnier than ever. In the first episode, we have in the studio, actor and filmmaker, popularly known as the Disney Guy, Vishal Malhotra.

  • Acting Life & The Days Of Struggle w/ Chandan Roy Sanyal
    1 hr 3 min 50 sec

    On this week’s episode of VartaLabS4, we have Chandan Roy Sanyal joining Aakash Navin. Chandan is a very talented actor who has made appearances in popular web series like Aashram has been a part of legendary movies like Rang De Basanti Kaminey.

  • An Episode About Cats, D*cks & Art w/ Santanu Hazarika
    46 min 53 sec

    On this week’s episode of VartaLabS4, we have Santanu Hazarika, a multidisciplinary autodidact visual artist based in Mumbai. He dropped out of engineering to become the first ever Red Bull World Doodle Art Champion in 2014.

  • NH7 & Professional Relationships ft. Savinay & Nayantara
    52 min 31 sec

    This week on VartaLabS4, Aakash Navin are joined by Savinay Nayantara from Misfits Inc. Misfits Inc. is a boutique agency functioning as a collaborative community to represent the finest talent across music, comedy, visual performing arts

  • Quizzes & The Lockdown Days w/ Kunal Rao
    54 min 56 sec

    This week on VartaLabS4, Aakash Navin are joined by standup comedian friend Kunal Rao, AKA Krao In the episode, the three of them talk about quizzes quizzing stories

  • From Shararat To Social Media w/ Shruti Seth
    1 hr 3 min

    This week on VartaLabS4, joining Aakash Navin in the studio is the Shararat girl, Shruti Seth An actress, a VJ, and now sadly, a part of our podcast. Another ‘what a nostalgia’ moment on the show.

  • S03 E09 : Feat. Global E Sports
    46 min 14 sec

    This week on Varta Lab, Aakash and Navin are joined by Mohit Israney, CCO CoFounder and Rushindra Sinha, CEO and Founder of Global eSports. They talk about one of the largest and emerging sectors in the market, eSports. They give out facts, stats, stories and so much more such as: Nima rose, Nima Sandal soaps Aakash talk about Charan and the movie on Esports Who is Charan Navin and his fascination towards kicking people off from their cycles What exactly is Esports Navin and his favorite game Downhill Domination How is Esports is like a movie Realworld impacts of Esports What is Esports You can follow Mohit Israney mohitisraney You can follow Rushindra Sinha rushindrasinha You can follow Aakash at kuchbhimehta  You can follow Navin at houseofnoronha Check out the Global eSports page globalesportsin  You can also visit the website at: http://www.globalesports.com You can reach out to us on social media. Were ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. 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/

  • S02 E04: Feat. Muskan Sethi
    51 min 26 sec

    Muskan Sethi is Indias first female professional poker player and also a national award winner. She talks about: Discovering her love for poker and when she decided to make a career out of it The sexism shes faced in her journey as a poker player The tricks of winning at poker and the power of the mind The constant support shes had from her family Follow Muskan on Instagram muskansethi5 You can follow Aakash at kuchbhimehta You can follow Navin at houseofnoronha 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. 04: Feat. Trupti Khamkar
    43 min 50 sec

    Joining us on the fourth episode of Varta Lab, we have Trupti Khamkar, also known as the kaamwali bai in every other YouTube sketch sometimes driver or mother also. What we dont know about Trupti, however, is that she is a huge Marathi celebrity, is the only person to have performed Shakespeare in three different languages, and that she prefers to make people cry more often than laugh. Follow her on Twitter  truptikhamakha You can follow Aakash at kuchbhimehta. You can follow Navin at houseofnoronha. 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/

  • S02 E12: Feat. Aadar Malik
    1 hr 2 min 47 sec

    Navin and Aakash are in the studio with fellow podcaster and fellow comedian Aadar Malik. They talk about everything but podcast and comedy, listen in: Aadar Maliks relationship with his uncle Anu Malik Aadars background in Law and shit that happens in the court Navin talks about a facebook group thats solid GOLD link below What our mothers really think of our comedy careers Parting ways with his comedy collective SNG and more. Checkout: https://www.facebook.com/BeingAMerchantNavyOfficersWifeFianceeGirlfriend155562924589961/ You can follow Aadar Malik TheAadarGuy You can follow Aakash at kuchbhimehta You can follow Navin at houseofnoronha 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/

  • S02 E05: Feat. Pavitra Shetty
    50 min 11 sec

    Pavitra Shetty is a hilarious comedian, everybodys friend and an overall awesome person. She talks about: Her family members cleverly picked professions Landing an IT job after studying medicine Being the best gifter ever Her OCD and a lot more Follow Pavitra on Instagram pavieshetty You can follow Aakash at kuchbhimehta You can follow Navin at houseofnoronha 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/

  • S02 E02: Feat. Daribha Lyndem
    1 hr 3 min 54 sec

    Daribha Lyndem is a vintage furniture collector and also a Customs Officer at the Mumbai Airport. She talks: The bizarre places they have found gold in, eg. Nutella and sometimes butts Growing up in Shillong, Meghalaya Her grandmother giving her the classic gardenerflower talk Finding out if someone at the airport is secretly bald The story of their viral honeymoon Follow Daribha on Instagram daribhagram You can follow Aakash at kuchbhimehta. You can follow Navin at houseofnoronha. 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: Feat. Parth Trivedi
    46 min 56 sec

    This week on Varta Lab, we meet Parth Trivedi, a radio presenter and producer who regales us with stories about: The food menus from Ahmedabad His obsession with petroleum engineering The first time he tried on a pair of Bose headphones The gift of radio to mankind You can follow Aakash at kuchbhimehta. You can follow Navin at houseofnoronha. 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. 10: Feat. Sonali Thakker
    55 min 21 sec

    On this episode, Sonali Thakker, one of the besttraveled comedians in the country, tells us stories about: Going places and not booking return tickets. Filling spices in shampoo bottles. Getting bullied by Brits in Cambodia. Whats it like to travel in a Desi tour bus. You can follow Aakash at kuchbhimehta. You can follow Navin at houseofnoronha. 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. 08: Feat. Jahan and Sumit of Bombay Hemp Company
    38 min 55 sec

    This week on Varta Lab, Aakash and Navin exchange stories with the boys from the Bombay Hemp Company. Jahan Jamas and Sumit Shah talk about how they first stumbled upon the fact that Hemp can be the solution to many of our problems. They also discuss how Hemp comes with the stigma that accompany Cannabis. Go check out the cool stuff they make here: https://boheco.org/ You can follow Aakash at kuchbhimehta. You can follow Navin at houseofnoronha. 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. 07: Kopal and Amandeep
    46 min 4 sec

    This week we meet Kopal and Amandeep. Kopal is the person behind Tape A Tale and Amandeep is a viral storyteller. Together they regale us with tales about snapping fingers, crazy college gigs, fighting the man, creepy online stalkers and going viral. So much fun Listen to Tape A Tales story on the Kahaaniya podcast: http://ivmpodcasts.com/kahaaniyaepisodelist/ You can follow Aakash at kuchbhimehta. You can follow Navin at houseofnoronha. 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. 06: Feat. Rohit P-Man Pereira
    51 min 58 sec

    Joining Aakash and Navin this week on Varta Lab is musician Rohit Pereira, known better as PMan. He regales them with stories about: Why he doesnt like David Bowies voice. Whats it like touring with a band. Where a bass player falls in the hierarchy of getting laid. Why hes not a fan of Gujarati food. Follow PMan on PManiac You can follow Aakash at kuchbhimehta. You can follow Navin at houseofnoronha. 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/

  • S03 E05: Feat. TejInder Singh
    1 hr 2 min 27 sec

    Aakash and Navin have someone very peaceful and ethical as their guest on this episode. They both are joined by an independent freelance photographer, who works independently with people he selects to work with. The one and only TejInder Singh, who also goes by the name of Khamkha Photoartist. They talk about some hilarious anecdotes and also some other topics such as: The greening out effect Navin getting too drunk over weekend Queer and marijuana paraphernalia The new generation too busy with hate Abhineet becoming slightly chubby Amit Trivedi One of the biggest Indian director killed someone Wait what Aakashs amature photography page on Instagram Reason behind the name Khamakha Photoartist You can follow TejInder Singh khamkhaphotoartist You can follow Aakash at kuchbhimehta  You can follow Navin at houseofnoronha You can reach out to us on social media. Were ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. 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/

  • S03 E04: Feat. Anupam Gupta
    42 min 28 sec

    Navin and Aakash are joined by the host of Paisa Vaisa, Anupam Gupta. The wellmeaning investment person who needs a good time and the two comics talk about: Navin and his fixed deposit account Fund Managers and Comics timing Paisa Vaisa converting NonInvestors to Investors Navins buying a new house and Aakashs moving from home story Who is Harshad Mehta Do you have Life Insurance What should you buy on EMI Jains are the coolest people Anupam knows Anupams hate for The Wolf of Wall Street You can follow Anupam Gupta b50 You can follow Aakash at kuchbhimehta You can follow Navin at houseofnoronha  You can reach out to us on social media. Were ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. 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/

  • S03 E07: Feat. Chirayu Mistry
    1 hr 9 min 13 sec

    In this episode, Aakash and Navin are joined by Chirayu Mistry. He is a standup comedian, writer, YouTuber, Egg eater, and not egg maker, They dive deep into their wedding show stories and a lot more such as: Aakash and Chirayu meeting story Chirayus engineering story Bache marne wala joke in a baby shower Border and Baghban video on YouTube Reliable ways of making money on YouTube Navins compering in engineering days You can follow Chirayu Mistry chirayum You can follow Aakash at kuchbhimehta  You can follow Navin at houseofnoronha You can reach out to us on social media. Were ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. 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/

  • Fame & Sad Dating Life Of Kush Shah
    51 min 28 sec

    In the second episode of VartaLabS4, we have probably one of India’s favorite television actors, Kush Shah. Kush has been on almost everyone’s television screens since 2008. Today, on the panel with homeboys Aakash Navin, they talk all out everything

  • Stealing Cycles & Vansh Ka Naash w/ Sumit Sourav
    1 hr 6 min 23 sec

    We have Sumit Sourav in the third episode of VartaLabS4. Sumit is a standup comedian, writer, melophile, then audiophile, and the creator of ‘Vansh Ka Naash,’ an amazon prime special. With fellow comedians Aakash Navin, Sumit talks about Vansh Ka Nash

  • Bad Internet & Nazma Aapi w/ Saloni Gaur
    45 min 47 sec

    On this week’s episode of VartaLabS4, we have one of the Indian Internet’s favorite creators, Nazma Aapi... Oops sorry, its Saloni Gaur The funny Saloni, along with the mildly funny Aakash Navin, shares many stories

  • Bass Guitars & Bombay Life w/ Hashbass
    49 min 32 sec

    On this week’s episode of VartaLabS4, Aakash Navin are joined by Harshit Misra, aka Hashbass, a musician producer originating from New Delhi. In the episode, Aakash, Navin Harshit share stories about bass guitars, Bombay life fake BMC guys

  • Orkut Days, School Diaries & ART w/ Neethi
    56 min 41 sec

    This week on VartaLabS4, Aakash Navin are joined by illustrator muralist, Neethi. Neethi is an old friend of Aakash and an exceptional artist who has worked on projects with giants like Google, Instagram, Whatsapp, Adobe more.

  • Comedy, Massages & Celebrity Interviews w/ ALOK V Menon
    49 min 54 sec

    This week on Varta Lab, Aakash Navin are joined by ALOK V Menon. ALOK they/them is an internationally acclaimed author, poet, comedian, and public speaker. As a mixedmedia artist their work explores themes of trauma, belonging, and the human condition.

  • Lucky Clothes & Movies w/ Siddharth Menon
    53 min 55 sec

    This week on Varta Lab, Aakash Navin are joined by Siddharth Menon. Siddharth Menon is an Indian film, television and theater actor. He is best known for his roles in Loev, Rajwade and Sons and Karwaan.

  • Parenting & Podcasting w/ Anshu Patni
    57 min 15 sec

    Welcome to Varta Lab This week on Varta Lab, Aakash Navin are joined by Anshu Patni CEO, Web3 Gaming at Mythoverse Studios a fellow Podcaster.

  • Rahul Dravid's No Smoking PSA & Modern-Day Parenting w/ Lola Kutty aka Anu Menon
    55 min 44 sec

    Welcome to Varta Lab On Varta Lab this week, Aakash Navin are joined by Actress Comedian Anu Menon aka popular nostalgia character Lola Kutty

  • Thunder Thighs, Situationships & Movies w/ Abbas Momin
    53 min 3 sec

    This week on Varta Lab, Aakash Navin are joined by Abbas Momin Host of ‘Has It Aged Well’ Podcast a creator at IVM. After several reschedulings cause of him being a coworker :P, we have finally got Abbas on the show

  • Stage Fights & Music Festivals w/ Sidd Coutto
    1 hr 3 min 1 sec

    On Varta Lab this week, Aakash Navin are joined by songwriter multiinstrumentalist Sidd Coutto Over the past two decades, Sidd has played multiple roles in numerous bands, notably, drummer of Zero, singer of Helga’s Fun Castle, frontman of Tough on Tobacco, multiinstrumentalist with Ankur The Ghalat Family as well as Vir Das’ Alien Chutney and more.

  • S03 E08 : Feat. Raj Kaushal
    56 min 21 sec

    In this episode, Aakash and Navin are joined by the one and only Raj Kaushal Raj is a writer, director, and producer based out of India who has been making Hindi feature films and advertising films for over 22 years. The conversation starts off with DOPs and escalates to things that you could never imagine, such as: The Jim Jam biscuit nostalgia The trip down to the biscuit lane Navin being the Jesus of his group Shalimar biscuit in the Irani joint Living in the era of kismi Kite flying practices in Gujarat What is Bapor You and Dostaar Weve got you covered The Dog biting Navin story Raj messing with the dogs head Aakash punching a Pomeranian in the face selfdefense People throwing condom packets at Navin MS Dhoni and his philosophy in life You can follow Raj Kaushal rajkaushal You can follow Aakash at kuchbhimehta  You can follow Navin at houseofnoronha  You can reach out to us on social media. Were ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. 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/

  • S03 E03: Feat. Yeda Anna
    1 hr 2 min 13 sec

    Aakash MC Kachua and Navin MC Hitler are joined by the rapper Onkar Pujari who goes by the name Yeda Anna. This journey of two comics and a rapper is hilarious. They talk about: Yeda Anna Tripping Navin getting locked out his home and waking up with a jerk Yeda trying out cricket and boxing The shift from poetry to rap The story behind the name Yeda Anna The worst song of Gully Boy is by Ace Navin looking like Ace Mumbais Finest The Gully Movement Rapper names of Aakash and Navin Tattoo decipher session Give me a word to rap session You can follow Yeda Anna yedaanna You can follow Aakash at kuchbhimehta You can follow Navin at houseofnoronha You can reach out to us on social media. Were ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. 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/

  • S02 E13: Feat. Tejas Menon
    1 hr 4 min 6 sec

    BRING OUT THE TISSUES. Navin and Aakash speak to their mostwanted guest Tejas Menon on their season finale... and things get a little bit of funny and a little bit of this and that. Navin and Aakash deduce who out of the two is the bigger Tejas fangurl They talk about Tejas and gang meeting Anil Kapoor Tejass snobbish school in Dubai The conversation takes a turn and meanders into some existential questions Also, Tejas performs his first standup bit for an audience of two Tell us how you liked this season of Varta Lab Wed love to hear from you. You can follow Tejas Menon tejasmenon You can follow Aakash at kuchbhimehta You can follow Navin at houseofnoronha You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

  • S02 E10: Feat. Niveditha Prakasam
    1 hr 2 min 32 sec

    Navin shows up late to the recording leaving a gaping void in the studio and Akashs heart. They talk to the hilarious Niveditha Prakasam about: Her childhood in Kenya and Coimbatore Her job as a Vehicle Test Engineer and the Volkswagen conspiracy Navin shows up halfway and talks about how he first met Niveditha The different standup scene all over India They reminisce their favourite heckling stories and how to handle hecklers What was it like winning a reality show You can follow Niveditha nivprakasam You can follow Aakash at kuchbhimehta You can follow Navin at houseofnoronha 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/

  • S03 E06: Feat. Shashwat Bulusu
    40 min 54 sec

    Stories, weve got stories. Theyre a little bit of funny and a little bit of this and that On this episode, Aakash and Navin are joined by Shashwat Bulusu, the man behind the opening track of Varta Lab. Shashwat who also goes by the name BULLU is a singersongwriter Telugu boy who grew up in Baroda, Gujarat. He is someone who wanted to be on the show as a guest on the first two seasons but unfortunately, it didnt happen. He finally made it through and on this episode, they talk about: Opening track of Varta Lab Aakashs soft spot for Shashwat Bombay comics being very snooty Navins resting bitch face Shaswat is such a Babe and Elephant Child Aakash calling Shashwat to his hotel room. Wait, What Shashwat taking shit from Aakash Aakash opening show for Shashwat as a Musician You can follow Shashwat Bulusu bullu.frog You can follow Aakash at kuchbhimehta You can follow Navin at houseofnoronha  You can reach out to us on social media. Were ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. 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/

  • S02 E01: Feat. Jaanam Dewan
    32 min 21 sec

    A brand new season of Varta Lab is here Aakash and Navin kickstart the second season with producer Jaanam. They recap some of their favourite moments from Season 1, what are the new fun things theyve tried to do with the new season and what you can look forward to. Also, find out what theyve all been up to between the two seasons Follow Jaanam Dewan on Twitter  jaanamdewan You can follow Aakash at kuchbhimehta. You can follow Navin at houseofnoronha. 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. 09: Feat. Balraj Singh Ghai
    1 hr 10 min 40 sec

    On this episode of Varta Lab, Aakash and Navin exchange stories with Balraj Singh Ghai, owner of The Habitat and Hotel Unicontinental. He tells us tales about: People having sex in hotel rooms Growing up in a familyrun hotel. Setting up two of Mumbais coolest comedy and music venues in a single building. His super romantic proposal to his wife. You can follow Aakash at kuchbhimehta. You can follow Navin at houseofnoronha. 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/

  • S02 E03: Feat. Prathamesh Popat
    1 hr 7 min 48 sec

    Prathamesh Popat is a lawyer and a Certified Mediator. Akash and Navin sit down with him and a very interesting conversation ensues. They talk about: The benefits of Vipashana in daytoday life How does Mediation actually work Astrology and the skepticism around it The stories of their first cigarettes and much more. You can follow Aakash at kuchbhimehta. You can follow Navin at houseofnoronha. 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. 03: Feat. Rafael Pereira
    49 min 13 sec

    On the third episode of Varta Lab, Aakash and Navin talk to Rafael Pereira, a multifaceted human being who is responsible for forming three unique companies, and also managing everything from Marathi theater to worldclass musicians. You can follow Aakash at kuchbhimehta. You can follow Navin at houseofnoronha. 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/

  • Deep Charcha w/ Just Us | Edition #3
    45 min 15 sec

    On Varta Lab this week, we’re back with another edition of JustUs, where just us Aakash Navin are there to bring you stories from our chaotic yet somehow beautiful lives :

  • Reality Shows & Podcasts w/ Aditi Mittal
    46 min 59 sec

    This week on VartaLabS4, we have Aditi Mittal joining us for yet another fantastically awesome episode. Yes, we said it ourselves Aditi is a standup comedian, writer, podcaster, and a very good friend.

  • Vicky-Katrina Wedding & SRK Simping w/ Vishaal Rasquinha
    53 min 20 sec

    On this week’s episode of VartaLabS4, we are joined by Emcee as he likes to call him an entertainment designer, Vishaal Rasquinha Vishaal, Aakash Navin indulge in many talks stories involving a lot many weddings

  • Learning About Rats, Godfathers & Van Gogh w/ Sejal Bhat
    1 hr 3 min 16 sec

    On this week’s episode of VartaLabS4, we have Sejal Bhat joining Aakash Navin. Sejal is a standup comedian who has also been a contestant on Amazon Prime Video’s Comicstaan. And she has come on the show with an important question

  • Signs Of True Love & State Of Indian Journalism w/ Punit Pania
    49 min 10 sec

    This week on VartaLabS4, Aakash Navin are joined by fellow comedian, friend lifecoachindenial, Punit Pania In the episode, the three of them chat about why farts are the sign of true love whats the problem with Indian journalism space

  • Filmmaking & The Content World w/ Hridaye A Nagpal
    51 min 59 sec

    This week on VartaLabS4, Aakash Navin are joined by Hridaye A Nagpal, a writer, director producer. Shooting across the country with Navin, he has now decided to show up at the IVM Studios for our humble podcast

  • The Days Of Dictionaries & NSFW Talks | Just Us | Edition #1
    48 min 7 sec

    This week on VartaLabS4, Aakash Navin are doing the first edition of ‘Just Us’ where instead of having a guest join them, they share stories amongst themselves catch up on life. In the episode, they have a lot of NSFW stuff to talk about

  • Memes, Peanuts & Andheri w/ Balram Vishwakarma
    46 min 39 sec

    This week on VartaLabS4, we have Balram Vishwakarma joining us, who has come all the way from Andheri West for this episode. Balram is a writer, content creator, and the Janmdata of the popular meme page Andheri West Shit Posting. Balram spoke to Aakash Navin about a bunch of stuff, tune in to the episode to hear about all of them.

  • The Queen Of The Universe, Sushant Divgikar aka Rani KoHEnur
    1 hr 1 min 22 sec

    On VartaLab this week, Aakash Navin are joined by THE Sushant Divgikar, aka Rani KoHEnur Sushant Divgikar is an Indian model, actor, singer, columnist, psychologist, motivational speaker, drag queen, pageant director, and video jockey. And also the one from whom Navin gets all the gossip.

  • The Real Khana Khazana Episode w/ Shubhra Chatterji
    1 hr 3 min 22 sec

    On VartaLab this week, Aakash Navin are joined by Director Screenwriter Shubhra Chatterji, AKA History Wali Shubhra became a popular figure after she began hosting the show History On A Plate on her Instagram Live. Her love for storytelling food is what got her here on this godforsaken podcast

  • Ek Aur Saal Khatam | Just Us | Edition #2
    1 hr 1 min 3 sec

    With the year ending, we bring you the last episode of ‘nonsensical but still funny’ storytelling from 2022. This week on VartaLab, we’re back with another edition of JustUs, catching up on life and sharing stories that matter, well, maybe not so much, but who cares.

  • M.A.D Nostalgia w/ Rob
    59 min 24 sec

    This week on Varta Lab, Aakash Navin are joined by Harun Robert aka ROB, yes THE ROB Rob used to host one of India’s most popular artbased television shows MAD. The artistic nostalgia in this episode is on another level

  • Fights Of Dilli & Aspirants Journey w/ Abhilash Thapliyal
    56 min 48 sec

    Welcome to Varta Lab On Varta Lab this week, Aakash Navin are joined by RJ, Actor Host Abhilash Thapliyal aka SK Sir from our favorite web series, Aspirants

  • Music Love & A Blown Up Cooker w/ Nush Lewis
    1 hr 5 min 21 sec

    This week on Varta Lab, Aakash Navin are joined by Singer/Songwriter Harpist, Nush Lewis. The first ever Harpist on the show, yay With moody vocal lines, pensive compositions, combined with a unique production ethos, her musicality can best be described as minimal acoustic, with intricate melodic lines set upon ephemeral soundscapes.

  • S03 E02: Feat. Ahsaas Channa
    58 min 33 sec

    O My Friend Ganesha Tu Rehna Saath Hamesha Aakash and Navin have one of the youngest guest of the show so far, the kid who might have gone through a sex change operation at the age of 6, who knows They talk to the famous Ahsaas Channa of My Friend Ganesha and Kota Factory fame about various things like: Bombay rains Navins terrible 24 hours Ahsaas going through a possible sex change operation Going for auditions and never getting a call back The Kashish Film Festival and Navins angst The Kubbra Sait Mutton biryani story You can follow Ahsaas Channa ahsaassy You can follow Aakash at kuchbhimehta You can follow Navin at houseofnoronha You can reach out to us on social media. Were ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. 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/

  • S03 E01: Feat. Atul Khatri
    1 hr 5 min 29 sec

    Edit Varta Lab is back Navin Noronha and Aakash Mehta are back with new guests and hilarious anecdotes. On this episode they speak to the father of two daughters and Indias one of the most well known comic: Atul Khatri. One would think twice before cracking Mom Jokes infront of him because you know, for obvious reasons The three of them talk about: Atul, Aakash and Navin going to open mics to fill the void. Atuls concise list on what you should adhere to when you come to an open mic. Can Navin carry himself in a white pant like Govinda Becoming legit in your parents eyes has nothing to do with your age. They talk about weird and not so grateful opening acts. Atuls Netflix special and the professionalism behind it. You can follow Atul Khatri onebytwo You can follow Aakash at kuchbhimehta You can follow Navin at houseofnoronha You can reach out to us on social media. Were ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. 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/

  • S02 E11: Feat. Dhruv Deshpande
    1 hr 2 min 32 sec

    The sweetest guy Aakash and Navin know is in the studio this time. They talk about the good ol days of comedy with the really funny Dhruv Deshpande and more: The backstory of all the major comedy collectives The most heartfelt social media posts they have ever written Dhruv taking a break from stand up The good, bad and the ugly of comedy writing How to identify a Versova boy during an audition and the weirdest meat they have ever consumed How did we get here, again You can follow Dhruv Deshpande DhruvDeshpande You can follow Aakash at kuchbhimehta You can follow Navin at houseofnoronha 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/

  • S02 E09: Feat. Adrita Das and Karan Wohra
    57 min 25 sec

    Navin and Akash are back after their selfimposed break. They talk to Adrita Das and Karan Wohra, the creators of the card game CardsAgainstSanskaar about: The Holy Trifecta of Dating Apps : Tinder, Bumble and Hinge Shit students do in art schools Starting their design studio All the things that happen on a Sleeper Bus How did the card game CardsAgainstSanskaar come about Pranks that went a little too far They also play the cardgame LIVE. Listen in You can follow Aakash at kuchbhimehta You can follow Navin at houseofnoronha You can follow Adrita at adritadas Follow Karan at karanworah 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/

  • S02 E08: Feat. Nikhil Udupa & Himanshu Vaswani
    58 min 57 sec

    Meet cool, hardworking guys Nikhil Udupa and Himanshu Vaswani. Theyre the brains behind Four by Four Experiences, the company that puts together the popular festival Control ALT Delete. They talk to Aakash and Navin about: Landing random jobs and absconding from them Coming up with the idea for Control ALT Delete while getting drunk at a cheap bar The part about Control ALT Delete very few people know Putting up a 5stage festival without fabricating a single stage The essence of a moshpit and why metal has a bad reputation Himanshus epic Woodstocklike wedding Drunk banking ...and other crazy stories You can follow Aakash at kuchbhimehta You can follow Navin at houseofnoronha 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/

  • S02 E07: Feat. Jeeya Sethi
    57 min 18 sec

    Jeeya Sethi is a comic, improv artist and a comic producer with a dislocated arm at the time of this recording. Akash and Navin talk to her about: How Jeeya started comedy and how did Navin and her become friends All the embarrassing evidence Jeeya has to blackmail Navin in the future Her passion for producing comedy She revisits an old grudge and they all philosophize over a broken friendship together Making the comedy scene safer and more welcoming for newer comics Follow Jeeya on Twitter JeeyaDhadkDhadk You can follow Aakash at kuchbhimehta You can follow Navin at houseofnoronha 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: Feat. Amit Doshi
    1 hr 8 min 14 sec

    On the final episode of this season of Varta Lab, we have one of the most commonly heard voices on the IVM network, and Founder himself, Amit Doshi. He shares stories about being Amit Shahs doppelganger, his journey so far, and how he started IVM Podcasts. Aakash and Navin also join Amit to discuss: How the Nehru jacket helps you get laid The most delicious meat theyve eaten Funeral rituals What its like to belong to a Gujarati family Navigating through family issues Life lessons they learnt in college Big hugs and many kisses to Shaswat Bulusu for the Varta Lab theme music You can follow Aakash at kuchbhimehta. You can follow Navin at houseofnoronha. 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: Feat. Naman Saraiya & Nidhi Salian
    1 hr 6 min 28 sec

    This week on Varta Lab, we meet filmmaker and Vice India Producer Naman Saraiya and Associate Producer, Nidhi Salian. They talk about: Their experience while working on Kya Bolta Bantai, the 30minute documentary about Mumbais gully rap scene Cultural appropriation and elitism Nidhis journey from being a lawyer to a nonlawyer The weirdest things theyve done for love Namans biggest issue with the music scene ...and a whole lot more You can follow Aakash at kuchbhimehta. You can follow Navin at houseofnoronha. 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. 05: Feat. Sumedh Natu
    1 hr 4 min 9 sec

    This week on Varta Lab, the extremely talented and extremely curly haired Sumedh Natu joins us to share stories about: Capturing a traveling comedians tour. Indian comedians finding acceptance in other parts of the world. Going viral and creating a new video format altogether. His obsession and fascination with food. Talk to Sumedh at sumedhnatu You can follow Aakash at kuchbhimehta. You can follow Navin at houseofnoronha. 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/

  • S03 E10: Feat. Dinkar Dwivedi
    1 hr 8 min 24 sec

    On this episode, Aakash and Navin are joined by Dinkar Dwivedi, a musician, creative video director and host of Geek Fruit podcast. They talk about various fun topics like: Dinkars journey to a popculture nerd Navin and Aakash witnessing road accidents Their encounter with animals Movie scripts and production Types of audience in theaters Some hangover related pangs of regrets Impact of movies on people Marvel movies like Spiderman, Xmen, Avengers and more. You can follow Dinkar at dinkardv  You can follow Aakash at kuchbhimehta  You can follow Navin at houseofnoronha  You can reach out to us on social media. Were ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. 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/

  • S02 E06: Feat. Ankur and Aranya Johar
    1 hr 3 min 31 sec

    Akash and Navin sit down with the first set of siblings on the podcast Ankur and Aranya Johar They talk about: Whats it like to be famous siblings Akash reminisces the time when he joked about horse porn for 20 minutes straight Ankur talks about how he started rapping at the age of 16. How often has Aranya cried at poetry open mics Taking first dates to comedy shows Follow Aranya on Twitter aranyajohar You can follow Aakash at kuchbhimehta You can follow Navin at houseofnoronha 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/

Language

English

Genre

Comedy, Society & Culture, Arts

Seasons

1

Author

IVM Podcasts