Synopsis
Hosted by the inimitable Cyrus Broacha, Cyrus Says is the definitive show on life in urban India, politics, sports, civic sense, traffic, kids, food, and everything that matters. Mostly.
Episodes
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Ep. 385: LANSO - India's dominance over Australia
12/06/2019 Duration: 07minThe world cup fever on LANSO continues. This week Cyrus is joined by comedian Aakash Mehta. The 2 of them review the India Australia game, asses what factors led to our dominating victory and also discuss about India’s upcoming games in the league stage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 384: Feat. Tisca Chopra
10/06/2019 Duration: 52minThis week Cyrus is joined by the multi faceted Tisca Chopra. Actor, director, writer, producer she's worn multiple hats. On this episode Tisca talks to Cyrus about her childhood in Afghanistan, playing Lord Krishna as a 2 and a half year old, modelling for her friend's mother, catching the acting bug in college, her brand new web series 'Hostages' on Hotstar, her book meant to help newcomers and her upcoming acting and directing projects. Follow Tisca on instagram @tiscaofficial Do send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at whatcyrussays@gmail.com In case you're late to the party and want to catch up on previous episodes of Cyrus Says you can do so at: www.ivmpodcasts.com/cyrussays This episode of Cyrus Says is powered by Storytel: https://www.storytel.com/in/en/ Use the link storytel.com/ivm to get a 30 day free trial as opposed to a 14 day free trial. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcasts App on Android: https://i
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Ep. 383: Cock & Bull feat. Dinkar Dwivedi, Amit and Abbas
06/06/2019 Duration: 55minOn this week's Cock & Bull, Cyrus is joined by Amit Doshi, Abbas Momin and one-third of the Geek Fruit trio - Dinkar Dwivedi. They discuss some unapologetically funny and weird news from the internet and simply try to dig in deep to find logic in them. Follow Dinkar on twitter @DinksThinks Do send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at whatcyrussays@gmail.com In case you're late to the party and want to catch up on previous episodes of Cyrus Says you can do so at: www.ivmpodcasts.com/cyrussays This episode of Cyrus Says is powered by Storytel: https://www.storytel.com/in/en/ Use the link storytel.com/ivm to get a 30-day free trial as opposed to a 14-day free trial. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcasts App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/iosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 382: LANSO - Wahab Riaz's spell vs. England & the India - South Africa encounter
05/06/2019 Duration: 08minIt's full on World Cup fever on LANSO as Cyrus Broacha is joined by comedians Mikhail Almeida & Siddharth Dudeja (from the podcast 'Waddaplayah'). The 3 of them discuss the return of Wahab Riaz and the Pakistani team's 'bi-polar' nature both winning and losing games comprehensively. They also discuss the fairly open nature of this world cup, and pick favourites in the India-South Africa encounter, NOTE: this show was recorded a day prior to the India vs. South Africa match.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 381: Feat. Rohit "P-Man" Pereira & Krupa Gohil
03/06/2019 Duration: 52minThis week on Cyrus Says, Cyrus is joined by Rohit "P-man" Pereira & Krupa Gohil from ATKT. He calls himself the man with no genre and she threw a baby Jesus off stage once. Krupa and Rohit talk to Cyrus about tattoos, school plays, young adult fiction, working with ATKT, and their new podcast - the ATKT Talent Tent podcast. You can follow P-man at @rohitpereira You can follow Krupa at @4ngery You can listen to all episodes of the ATKT Talent Tent podcast here: https://ivmpodcasts.com/atkt-talent-tent Do send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at whatcyrussays@gmail.com In case you're late to the party and want to catch up on previous episodes of Cyrus Says you can do so at: www.ivmpodcasts.com/cyrussays This episode of Cyrus Says is powered by Storytel: https://www.storytel.com/in/en/ Use the link storytel.com/ivm to get a 30 day free trial as opposed to a 14 day free trial. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcas
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Ep. 380: Cock & Bull feat. Vivek Kaul, Amit and Abbas
30/05/2019 Duration: 01h22sOn the first post-election results Cock & Bull the topic of conversation that dominates is just that- The election results. Cyrus is joined by renowned author and columnist Vivek Kaul who is known for his political acumen, along with Amit and Abbas. The 4 of them talk about the thumping majority for the ruling party, the factors that drowned the opposition, what might lay ahead and also touch upon Theresa May's resignation, and comedian Aziz Ansari's shows in Mumbai. Follow Vivek on twitter @kaul_vivek Do send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at whatcyrussays@gmail.com In case you're late to the party and want to catch up on previous episodes of Cyrus Says you can do so at: www.ivmpodcasts.com/cyrussays This episode of Cyrus Says is powered by Storytel: https://www.storytel.com/in/en/ Use the link storytel.com/ivm to get a 30 day free trial as opposed to a 14 day free trial. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcas
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Ep. 379: LANSO - World Cup practice games & Indian batting order
29/05/2019 Duration: 09minOn this week's cricket special LANSO Cyrus sits down with author, columnist and man who wears many hats including that of a cricket enthusiast - Vivek Kaul. With the World Cup only a few days away the two of them discuss the practice match between India and New Zealand, how seriously such matches are taken and what would be the ideal batting order for the Indian team to go ahead with for maximum results. Should Dhoni bat at no. 4? What about Vijay Shankar? Where does Kohli fit in? Listen to their take on all this & more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 378: Feat. Mayank Shekhar
27/05/2019 Duration: 01h45sThis week Cyrus Broacha is joined by film critic, and editorial head of Mid-Day entertainment Mayank Shekhar. Mayank talks to Cyrus about the recently concluded general elections and what he made of the mood of the country while travelling, BJP's IT cell & how engaging with constituencies benefits political parties, Mayank's first meeting with Cyrus, their memories of prom night from college, Mayank's process of writing and much more. NOTE: This episode was recorded a few days before the election results were announced. Follow Mayank Shekhar on twitter at @mayankw14 Do send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at whatcyrussays@gmail.com In case you're late to the party and want to catch up on previous episodes of Cyrus Says you can do so at: www.ivmpodcasts.com/cyrussays This episode of Cyrus Says is powered by Storytel: https://www.storytel.com/in/en/ Use the link storytel.com/ivm to get a 30 day free trial as opposed to a 14 day free trial. You can listen to thi
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Ep. 377: Cock & Bull feat. Kajol Srinivasan, Amit and Abbas
23/05/2019 Duration: 44minIt's election result day and it's also Cock & Bull day! Joining Cyrus this week is comedian Kajol Srinivasan along with Amit and Abbas. NOTE: This episode was recorded before the election results were out so allow us to sound like fools or geniuses in some places where we make (not so) bold predictions. The 4 of them talk about exit polls, their legitimacy and ridiculousness, the art of addressing yourself in third person, Vivek Oberoi's controversial meme, the TMC-BJP clashes in Kolkata, what is the 'Khan Market Gang'? And of course we give our take on who will come out on top in the elections. Follow Kajol on twitter @LOLrakshak Do send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at whatcyrussays@gmail.com In case you're late to the party and want to catch up on previous episodes of Cyrus Says you can do so at: www.ivmpodcasts.com/cyrussays This episode of Cyrus Says is powered by Storytel: https://www.storytel.com/in/en/ Use the link storytel.com/ivm to get a 30 day f
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Ep. 376: World Cup Preview - Will flat English wickets be the death of bowlers?
22/05/2019 Duration: 08minOn this week's cricket special - LANSO, cricket writer and analyst Vivek Krishnan from The Fan Garage joins Cyrus to discuss what is up with the flat English wickets, do bowlers matter now that most games are averaging 650 runs? They also speak about the Bangladesh-West Indies encounters and Indian spinners. Follow Vivek on twitter at @krishnanviv See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 375: Feat. Chetan Bhagat
20/05/2019 Duration: 58minThis week on Cyrus Says, Cyrus is joined by bestselling author, columnist (and once a dance reality show judge) Chetan Bhagat. Chetan talks to Cyrus about the "socials" from his IIT days, the moment his boss realized he was a popular author, his new non-fiction book 'India Positive', how he thinks the 2019 general elections are different from the 2014 one, how being neutral is more risky than picking a side in today's discourse and more. Follow Chetan on twitter at @chetan_bhagat You can order 'India Positive' here: https://www.amazon.in/India-Positive-Essays-Selected-Columns/dp/1542044162 Do send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at whatcyrussays@gmail.com In case you're late to the party and want to catch up on previous episodes of Cyrus Says you can do so at: www.ivmpodcasts.com/cyrussays This episode of Cyrus Says is powered by Storytel: https://www.storytel.com/in/en/ Use the link storytel.com/ivm to get a 30 day free trial as opposed to a 14 day free trial. Y
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Ep. 374: Cock & Bull feat. Mikhail Almeida, Amit and Abbas
16/05/2019 Duration: 52minIt's time for another rip roaring edition of Cock & Bull! Joining Cyrus this week are comedian & writer Mikhail Almeida (no relation to the Mikhail that's the fruit of Cyrus' loins) and the usual suspects Amit Doshi & Abbas Momin. The four of them discuss the PM's bizarre comment about clouds and radars in a TV interview, Gautam Gambhir being accused of distributing defaming pamphlets against Atishi Marlena in Delhi, BJP activist Priyanka Sharma held for sharing a Mamata meme, prince Harry and Meghan's first child, and a South African man held for duping KFC for a year. Subscribe to Mikhail's Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClYE3Ybw8NQbf5G1IwGOMxg Follow him on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/almeidamikhail/ Do send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at whatcyrussays@gmail.com In case you're late to the party and want to catch up on previous episodes of Cyrus Says you can do so at: www.ivmpodcasts.com/cyrussays This episod
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Ep. 373: LANSO: Mumbai vs Chennai - Final review
15/05/2019 Duration: 07minThe tournament that cannot be named is finally over, and it went out with a bang. Joining Cyrus for this week's LANSO is comedian Mikhail Almeida. Cyrus & Mikhail discuss how the final was quite different from the rest of the tournament in that it was low scoring and close. Mikhail tells us how he happens to lose most of the iconic cricketing moments to sleep. They round off the conversation by listing their 3 most memorable moments from this year's tournament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 372: Feat. Ronnie Screwvala
13/05/2019 Duration: 58minWhat an honour it is to have with us this week on Cyrus Says media pioneer, first generation entrepreneur and one of the most well known names in the field of business and entertainment - Ronnie Screwvala. On this episode Ronnie talks to Cyrus about the perils or growing up with his unique last name, his humble beginnings from selling toothbrushes to being a cable operaor to setting up the behemoth that is UTV. He also sheds light on his theatre days, his parents, his foray into the world of online education with upGrad and his new podcast 'The Ronnie Screwvala Podcast' right here on the IVM podcasts network. Follow Ronnie on twitter @RonnieScrewvala You can catch up on previous episodes of 'The Ronnie Screwvala Podcast' here: https://ivmpodcasts.com/the-ronnie-screwvala-podcast You can listen/download to the audiobook version of Ronnie's bestselling book 'Dream With Your Eyes Open' on the IVM podcasts app & website: https://ivmpodcasts.com/dwyeo In case you're late to the party and want to catch up on pr
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Ep. 371: Cock & Bull feat. Suman Kumar, Amit and Abbas
09/05/2019 Duration: 39minOn this week's Cock & Bull, Cyrus is joined by comedian, screenwriter, and author Suman Kumar, along with Amit and Abbas. The four of them discuss about Shahid Afridi's bizarre revelations in his book, NaMo's comment about Rajiv Gandhi and whether it was in bad taste, Akshay Kumar's Canadian citizenship, CBSE results and the barrage of toppers, CJI Gogoi being cleared by house panel Cyrus' opinion on GOT (don't worry no spoilers) and more. Check out Suman's website: http://sumankumar.com Do send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at whatcyrussays@gmail.com In case you're late to the party and want to catch up on previous episodes of Cyrus Says you can do so at: www.ivmpodcasts.com/cyrussays 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/iosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 370: LANSO: Nigel's kicking, Malinga's revival & who will lift the cup?
08/05/2019 Duration: 13minThis week on our cricket special Left Arm Not So Orthodox (LANSO) Cyrus is joined by TV producer and cricket buff Mohit Mahale. The two of them start off by discussing what a thriller of a T20 tournament it has been this year, they then talk about the unruly behaviour of umpire Nigel Long, the play off teams left in the tournament, why the Mumbai-Chennai match is poised to be a close one, Lasith Malinga's revival, the correct place for Vijay Shekhar in the batting order and finally make a prediction for who they think will win the cup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 369: Feat. Raunak Kapoor
06/05/2019 Duration: 47minThis week on Cyrus Says, Cyrus is joined by the principle presenter at ESPN and commentator at AIR - Raunak Kapoor. Raunak and Cyrus talk about how Raunak became head boy in school, his hilarious story about getting a job at All India Radio and how cricket commentary has evolved. Raunak also recollects 2 very funny anecdotes involving a South African batsmen and an Australian spin bowler, and names some of the best people he has worked with. Follow Raunak on twitter at @RaunakRK Do send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them to whatcyrussays@gmail.com In case you're late to the party and want to catch up on previous episodes of Cyrus Says you can do so at: www.ivmpodcasts.com/cyrussays 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 368: Cock & Bull feat. Punit Pania, Aakash Mehta and Abbas
02/05/2019 Duration: 46minIt's time for another Cock & Bull, and this time its 4 comedians on the panel (or at least comedians in their own eyes). Joining Cyrus are Aakash Mehta, Punit Pania (nursing a broken toe) and the usual suspect Abbas Momin. The four of them discuss a range of topics from the low voter turnout in Mumbai to the record shattering box office of Avengers: Endgame, to sense of humour (or the lack of it) in politicians to political funding, contraceptive jewellery and much much more. Follow Aakash on twitter @kuchbhimehta Follow Punit on twitter @Punit_Pania Do send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at whatcyrussays@gmail.com In case you're late to the party and want to catch up on previous episodes of Cyrus Says you can do so at: www.ivmpodcasts.com/cyrussays 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/iosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 367: LANSO: The Mumbai-Kolkata match, Andre Russell's comments & the top 4 teams
01/05/2019 Duration: 12minOn this week's episode of our cricket special 'Left Arm not So Orthodox' - LANSO Cyrus is joined by stand-up comedians Aakash Mehta & Punit Pania, They discuss Steve Smith's performance as skipper, the Mumbai & Kolkata match which Mumbai lost, the weird colours of the Rajasthan team, which teams are likely to take the top 4 spots and test Punit's knowledge of the current roster of IPL players. Follow Aakash on twitter @kuchbhimehta Follow Punit on twitter @Punit_Pania See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 366: Feat. Perzen Patel
29/04/2019 Duration: 44minThis week on Cyrus Says, Cyrus talks to food blogger and restaurateur Perzen Patel, the lady behind 'Bawi Bride'. They talk about the love and evolution of Parsi cuisine, funny village names in New Zealand and her new podcast 'Not Just Dhansak'. You can listen to episodes of 'Not Just dhansak' here: https://ivmpodcasts.com/not-just-dhansak Follow Perzen on twitter @PerzenP & on instagram @perzenpatel Check out the Bawi Bride website: http://www.bawibride.com/ Do send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them to whatcyrussays@gmail.com In case you're late to the party and want to catch up on previous episodes of Cyrus Says you can do so at: www.ivmpodcasts.com/cyrussays 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.