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Broadcasting through the week with a rotating panel of guests, Cyrus Says is the definitive show on life in urban India, politics, sports, civic sense, traffic, kids, food, and everything that matters. Mostly.
Ep. 429: Feat. Rajiv Lakshman
You might know him as the hothead pairing up with his brother Raghu from Mtv Roadies, but on this week's episode of Cyrus Says you'll get to know the work that Rajiv Lakshman has done behind the scenes since 1997. Tune in as he recollects stories about the early days of producing TV shows with Cyrus, making a "suicide pact" with his brother in his youth, why the allegations of reality shows being "scripted" don't hold steam and what his new show with Raghu 'Skulls & Roses" on Amazon Prime is all about. Check out episodes of Skulls & Roses here: http://bit.ly/2m1aCTY Follow Rajiv on twitter @RajivLakshman Do send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at [email protected] 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 Don't forget to follow Cyrus Broacha on Instagram @BoredBroacha 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. 428: Cock & Bull feat. Aakash Mehta, Amit and Abbas
This week on Cock & Bull Cyrus Broacha is in the studio with comedian and host of 'Varta Lab' & 'Waddaplayah' Aakash Mehta, 'proprietor' Amit Doshi and producer Abbas. The 4 of them talk about Piyush Goyal's 'Esinstein-Newton' gaffe, Amit Shah's comments about Hindi becoming the national language, Parsi men learning how to woo Parsi women in Mumbai, the new iPhone design, and politicians blaming cab services for fall in bus & car industries. Listen to all episodes of Varta Lab here: https://ivmpodcasts.com/vartalab Listen to all episodes of Waddaplayah here: https://ivmpodcasts.com/waddaplayah 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 Don't forget to follow Cyrus Broacha on Instagram @BoredBroacha 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. 427: Reviewing the Ashes, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh & Sri Lanka's abandoned tour
On this week's episode of LANSO Cyrus is joined by comedian and podcaster Aakash Mehta. They review the last Ashes test and the series overall, the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh match, and the zest with which the Afghan team plays and finally the Sri Lankan team pulling out of the Pakistan tour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 426: Feat. Sarang Sathaye & Paula McGlynn of BhaDiPa
This week on Cyrus Says, Cyrus is joined by Sarang Sathe and Paula McGlynn, creators of the popular Marathi YouTube channel Bharatiya Digital Party or BhaDiPa. Sarang & Paula talk about their first meeting at the Toronto film festival, the car ride to Pune years later which birthed the idea of BhadiPa, the need and opportunities for regional content in India, the urban youth that consumes American television and Marathi Youtube skits, the role of BhaDiPa's third creator Anusha Nanadakumar, the funny way in which Indian teachers teach English through regional languages and what's in store for the future of BhaDiPa. Check out the BhaDiPa YouTube channel here: https://ivm.today/2lLfhcB Follow Sarang on twitter @sarangsathaye Follow Paula on twitter @paulamcglynn Do send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at [email protected] 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 Don't forget to follow Cyrus Broacha on Instagram @BoredBroacha (https://www.instagram.com/boredbroacha) 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. 425: Cock & Bull feat. Rajiv Lakshman, Siddharth Dudeja, Sriraam Padmanabhan and Amit
Every once in a while we pack in not one, not three but FIVE people on Cock & Bull and this week is one such episode. Joining Cyrus Broacha this week are TV producer and host Rajiv Lakshman, comedians Siddharth Dudeja and Sriraam Padmanabhan and IVM "proprietor" Amit Doshi. Together they discuss whether watching porn in the assembly is anti-national, the Chandrayan-2 ordeal, Trump calling off peace talks with the Taliban, using social media for government efficiency and a lot more! Check out the first season of Rajiv's show 'Skulls & Roses' here: https://ivm.today/2kGGuNg Check out all episodes of Siddharth's podcast 'Waddaplayah' here: https://ivmpodcasts.com/waddaplayah Follow Sriraam on twitter @sriraamp 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 Don't forget to follow Cyrus Broacha on Instagram @BoredBroacha 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. 424: LANSO - The Romance of the Ashes
This week on LANSO Cyrus is joined by comedian and podcaster Siddharth Dudeja to talk about how despite various cricket tournaments happening simutaneously, the Ashes are still clearly grabbing the most eyeballs. They also briefly talk about the excellence of Steve Smith, the English crowd's reaction to him and their favourite frankie rolls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08:2511/09/2019
Ep. 423: Feat. Srishti Arya
This week On Cyrus Says, Cyrus Broacha is joined by Srishti Arya - Director of international originals at Netflix India. Cyrus does away with the "formal" questions in the first half trying to find out how Netflix green lights original content, what are some trends that point towards success, and whether he can star in a Netflix original with Priyanka Chopra. In the second half he talks to Srishti about growing up in a film family, recounts a hilarious story about the Kapoor family at a dinner party, and is ecstatic that he gets Srishti's pop culture references. Follow Srishti on twitter @srishtiarya Do send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at [email protected] 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 Don't forget to follow Cyrus Broacha on Instagram @BoredBroacha 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. 422: Cock & Bull feat. Gauri Devidayal, Amit and Abbas
This week on Cock & Bull Cyrus is joined in the studio by restaurateur & podcaster Gauri Devidayal, Amit and Abbas. In the fist half Gauri breaks down the stand off between food delivery apps like Zomato and restaurants and how it is affecting the restaurant business at large and what she thinks might be a way out. In the second half the four of them discuss the economic slowdown, the final NRC list and its implications, UK's parliament possibly dissolving and a Bengaluru street artist's unique way to highlight the pothole situation. You can listen to all episodes of Gauri's podcast 'The Colaba Cartel' here: https://ivmpodcasts.com/the-colaba-cartel You can follow Gauri on twitter at @gauridetails 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 Don't forget to follow Cyrus Broacha on Instagram @BoredBroacha(https://www.instagram.com/boredbroacha) 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. 421: LANSO - Whole Lotta Tests Goin' On
On this week's LANSO Cyrus and Abbas talk about how the West indies team crumbled against India in the test series and how the empty stands were disappointing, which is in deep contrast to the Ashes where some quality cricket is taking place in front of house full crowds. Cyrus also briefly touches upon the New Zealand's tour of Sri Lanka and how that series is turning out to be a competitive one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 420: Feat. Gaurav Sapre, Kartik Iyer & Sivaram Parameswaran
It's an IVM podcasts crossover on Cyrus Says this week as hosts of the show 'Football Shootball' Gaurav Sapre, Kartik Iyer and Sivaram Parameswaran join Cyrus for a fun chat about why Indian urban kids root for EPL teams, will India ever host the football world cup, how much is technology helpful to the sport and what binds football, advertising and Bollywood together. You can listen to all episodes of Football Shootball here: https://ivmpodcasts.com/football-shootball or wherever you listen to podcasts. Do send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at [email protected] 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 Don't forget to follow Cyrus Broacha on Instagram @BoredBroacha 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. 419: Cock & Bull feat. Mikhail Almeida, Amit and Abbas
It's time for another Cock and Bull! Joining Cyrus Broacha in the studio this week are comedian and podcaster Mikhail Almeida, Amit who's back from his US trip, and Abbas who is in the studio as always. The four of them discuss the Amazon fires and the possible political angle to them, former finance minister Chidambram's arrest, the debate over how soon is 'too soon' to criticize a recently deceased politician, a government official holding 2 jobs at once for over 2 decades and Mikhail's disdain for food delivery apps. You can listen to all episodes of Waddaplayah here: https://ivmpodcasts.com/waddaplayah You can follow Mikhail 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 [email protected] 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. 418: LANSO - The Summer of Stokes
On this week's 'Cyrus Says' cricket special LANSO, Cyrus is joined by comedian and podcaster Mikhail Almeida. They talk about the magnificent 3rd test between England and Australia and the superb summer that Ben Stokes is having. They try and trace the incident that got him into form and also discuss what changes the English and Aussie teams should make to get an upper hand in the next test. They also very briefly touch upon Ajinkya Rahane and Virat Kohli's performance in Antigua.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 417: Feat. Rytasha Rathore & Ayushi Amin
On this week's Cyrus Says making a comeback in the studio is Rytasha Rathore but this time around she's brought her best friend Ayushi Amin along. The 2 of them talk to Cyrus about their new podcast 'Agla Station Adulthood', the perils of growing up, dealing with responsibilities and try to dig into why our education or society does not prepare us for it. They also share some funny dating stories, bond over the shared love for their school and Rytasha tries to get Cyrus to come to Madh island (good luck with that). You can listen to 'Agla Station Adulthood' here: https://ivmpodcasts.com/agla-station-adulthood or on the IVM podcasts app or wherever you get podcasts. You can follow Rytasha on instagram @rytash You can follow Ayushi on instagram @ayushia9 Do send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at [email protected] 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 Don't forget to follow Cyrus Broacha on Instagram 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. 416: Cock & Bull feat. Aakash Mehta & Abbas Momin
On this week's Cock & Bull Cyrus is joined by Aakash Mehta and Abbas Momin. Cyrus and Aakash score Abbas' choice of discussion topics throughout and while they're at it the three of them discuss celebrities getting trolled because of political opinions, the post prime minister ship career of Indian PM's, memorial plaques for glaciers, and what makes for permissible evidence in court in light of the Pehlu Khan acquittal case. Follow Aakash on @kuchbhimehta on instagram Listen to Waddplayah here: https://ivmpodcasts.com/waddaplayah Listen to Varta Lab here: https://ivmpodcasts.com/vartalab Do send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at [email protected] 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. 415: India-West Indies Test Series & Steve Smith's Concussion
On this week's Left-Arm-Not-So-Orthodox Cyrus is joined by comedian and podcaster Aakash Mehta. The 2 of them talk about what might be in store in the upcoming India-West Indies test series and also the devastating spell by England fast bowler Jofra Archer against Australia in the second Ashes test. How was cricket history made because of Steve Smith's concussion? Find out by tuning into the episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 414: Feat. Chef Vinesh Johny
On episode 414 of Cyrus Says, Cyrus is joined by pastry Vinesh Johny, co-founder and executive chef at Lavonne academy of baking science and pastry arts. Vinesh and Cyrus will talk about how him and his partners chose the name 'Lavonne', growing up in Bangalore, getting interested in hotel management, how competitive the pastry school entrance procedure is, the secret behind 'black forest', what are mood pills (it's much sweeter than you imagine), and his experience at the world skills competition. Find out more about Lavonne academy here: https://www.lavonne.in/ Follow Chef Vinesh on instagram here: @vineshjohny Do send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at [email protected] 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 Don't forget to follow Cyrus Broacha on instagram 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. 413: Cock & Bull Feat. Shreyas Manohar and Abbas Momin
It's Independence day and it's brand new Cock & Bull day as well! Stand-up comic and co-host of the podcast 'How to Citizen' Shreyas Manohar joins Cyrus and Abbas and they start off by recollecting their most horrible stand-up stories. The 3 of them then discuss Sonia Gandhi's return as Congress chief, the Haryana CM's 'Kashmiri women' jibe and whether the outrage is political correctness gone haywire. In the second half they talk about the Jeffery Epstein case, Zomato executives on strike in West Bengal and Mumbai bidding adieu to RK studios. During the AMA's they handle the slew of Comicstaan related questions that have been flooding our inboxes. Listen to all episodes of 'How to Citizen' here: https://ivmpodcasts.com/how-to-citizen Follow Shreyas on twitter @veryshreyas Do send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at [email protected] 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. 412: LANSO - India vs West Indies: change in seasons & who is Rakheem Cornwall?
On this week's 'Left-arm-not-so-orthodox' Cyrus is joined by comedian and podcaster Shreyas Manohar. The two of them talk about the India-West Indies ODI, Virat's century, the change in cricketing season in the Caribbean, and discuss Rakheem Cornwall and some other plus sized players in the past.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 411: Feat. Anees Bazmee
This week Cyrus is joined in the studio by renowned filmmaker, writer, and producer Anees Bazmee. Anees talks to Cyrus about being in a unique position of having worked with the legends as well as newcomers of the Indian film industry, his work as a child artist, his memories of working with Raj Kapoor, his string of successful comedies in the latter part of his career and his illustrious writing career in the 90s and what's in store in the future. Follow Anees Bazmee on instagram @aneesbazmee Do send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at [email protected] 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.
40:0412/08/2019
Ep. 410: Cock & Bull feat. Kunal Vijaykar, Amit and Abbas (special appearance by Rajiv Laxman)
It was a major news week and we on Cock and Bull try to make sense of it with our limited knowledge. Cyrus is joined in the studio by Kunal Vijaykar, Amit Doshi and Abbas, We discuss the very convoluted abrogation of article 370 in Kashmir, Zomato getting embroiled in religious politics, Ravish Kumar winning the Magsaysay award and Kunal Kamra's show in Surat getting cancelled due to threats from goons. Later on for the AMA's Rajiv Laxman of 'Mtv Roadies' fame joins us and hilarity ensues. Do send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at [email protected] 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. 409: Steve Smith's Triumph
On this week's LANSO Cyrus is joined by his producer Abbas Momin and they both fawn over one of the best cricketing comebacks of modern times- that of Australian batsman Steve Smith. The two of them discuss how the first Ashes test put on display everything great about test cricket and whether England could've batted through the 5th day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 408: Feat. Eva Bhatt
On this week's Cyrus Says, Cyrus is joined by Eva Bhatt - host of the podcast 9XM SoundcastE, and head of Bollywood content at 9XM media. Eva talks to Cyrus about watching him on TV while growing up, getting to hang out in Mannat while she waited to interview Shah Rukh Khan, growing up in Bhuj, working on the Great Indian Comedy Show, breaking in to 9XM, her new podcast 9XM SoundcastE and to top it all of she sings a wonderful folk song for us. Follow Eva on instagram @eva_bhatt_devlekar and twitter @bhatteva Listen to all episodes of 9XM SoundcastE here: https://ivmpodcasts.com/9xm-soundcaste Do send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at [email protected] 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.
48:2205/08/2019
Ep. 407: Cock & Bull feat. Mukesh Manjunath, Amit and Abbas
It's Cock and Bull time, and this week joining Cyrus, Abbas and Amit in the studio is comedian and writer Mukesh Manjunath. The four of them discuss tracing ancestry, Boris Johnson, PM Modi with Bear Grylls, Rahul Bose's five star banana drama, and Jio overtaking Vodafone as India's largest telecom network. Follow Mukesh Manjunath on instagram at @mukeshmanjunath Do send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at [email protected] 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.
47:3501/08/2019
Ep. 406: LANSO - Pumped for the Edgbaston Test
On this week's LANSO Cyrus is joined by comedian and writer Mukesh Manjunath. The two of them give their opinion and analysis of the Edgbaston test that kicks off the Ashes, how England is expected to perform in the light of the recent England-Ireland match, and Mukesh makes an argument about why Australia are the favourites to dominate the Ashes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07:4331/07/2019
Ep. 405: Feat. Aniruddha Guha & Janice Sequiera
This week on Cyrus Says we have a crossover episode. Aniruddha Guha and Janice Sequiera of the podcast 'Mr. & Mrs. Binge-Watch' join Cyrus in the studio. The three of them talk about Janice's online show 'social media star' and put the stars she's interviewed through the Cyrus scanner, argue over what counts for an 'official remake', discuss about how spouses with different tastes in film and TV get along and Aniruddha recounts an interesting story from the first time he visited the Times Now office. Listen to all episodes of 'Mr. & Mrs. Binge-Watch' here: https://ivmpodcasts.com/binge-watch Follow Janice on twitter @janiceseq85 Follow Aniruddha on twitter @AniGuha Do send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at [email protected] 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.
51:1029/07/2019
Ep. 404: Cock & Bull feat. Varun Mukerji, Amit and Abbas
On this week's Cock & Bull Cyrus is joined in the studio by start-up guy Varun Mukerji, Amit and Abbas. In the first half Varun talks about his wishberry campaign of 'Mantri Cards' - trump cards with politicians, his app 'besides.in' which shares bit-sized, verifiable facts and and his company 'Reach' (find all the relevant links below). They later discuss the tussle between Priyanka Gandhi and Yogi Adityanath in UP, Cyrus' opinion on the media coverage of Donald trump, viral photos of bathrooms in Pakistani offices with biometric authentication, the 'storm Area 51' campaign, and the Face App challenge and the possible threats it may pose. You can contribute to the Mantri Cards wishberry campaign here: https://www.wishberry.in/campaign/80109 Check out some fascinating bit-sized facts here: https://besides.in You can also follow besides.in on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besides.in/ You can find out more about Varun and his co-founders Anuja Pitre and Anirudh Prasadh venture 'Reach' which bridges social sector with the general public here: www.withinreach.in You can follow Varun on twitter: https://twitter.com/varunmukerji Do send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at [email protected] 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.
56:1325/07/2019
Ep. 403: Let's talk about M.S.Dhoni (again) & The Ashes
In our first post world cup LANSO Cyrus is joined by journalists, film/tv critics & sports enthusiasts Aniruddha Guha & Janice Sequeira. Aniruddha has some strong opinions about Dhoni's place in the team and the Indian team's performance in the latter stages of the world cup and Janice notes how MS might be a victim of the 'senior cleansing' he brought about in the Indian team when he was captain. They also briefly discuss the upcoming Ashes series and how they see those matches going down. Tune in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10:1624/07/2019
Ep. 402: Feat. Harshit Kohli
This week Cyrus is joined by Harshit Kohli, lawyer and founder of Swayam Farmer Foundation. Harshit talks about how he got started with Swayam, why more people in urban areas should care about farming and farmers, sharing his surname with the Indian cricket captain, and his beginnings in Kanpur. Find out more about Swayam at: http://www.swayamfarmer.org/ Do send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at [email protected] 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.
48:0922/07/2019
Ep. 401: Cock & Bull feat. Mikhail Almeida, Kajol Srinivasan, Amit and Abbas
On this week's Cock & Bull we follow the "more the merrier" rule as Cyrus is joined by comedians Mikhail Almeida and Kajol Srinivasan, along with Amit and Abbas. They start off with a funny story by Amit about the postal office, then there's discussion about the political drama in Karnataka, Trump's tweets asking congresswomen to "go back to their country", Kangana Ranaut's spat with a journalist but the bulk of the episode is Cyrus ranting vehemently about motorists. Hope you enjoy it! Follow Mikhail on twitter at @mikhailalmeida & Kajol at @LOLrakshak Tune in to all episodes of 'Waddaplayah' here: https://ivmpodcasts.com/waddaplayah Do send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at [email protected] 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.
55:2518/07/2019
Ep. 400: Best World Cup Final & Bizarre ICC Rules
On super sporting Sunday we probably witnessed the best cricket world cup final of all time, but it came mired in controversy because of the rule to choose the victor. Comedian and sports podcaster Mikhail Almeida joins Cyrus Broacha to discuss the superb final and its repercussions on the future of cricket. Will it lead to cricket having a resurgence in England? Were the Kiwis the "real" winners of the match? And how does the 2019 world cup fare in the pantheon of world cups? All this and more on Left Arm Not So Orthodox - LANSO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11:1917/07/2019
Ep. 399: Feat. Mahrukh Inayet
On Cyrus Says this week Cyrus is joined by senior TV journalist and news editor Mahrukh Inayet. Mahrukh talks to Cyrus about the diminishing opposition in the parliament, her journey from growing up in Kashmir to studying at Harvard, witnessing the aftermath of 9/11, her experience reporting the 26/11 attack from the ground and her podcast 'The Note with Mahrukh Inayet'. Follow Mahrukh on twitter @mahrukhinayet Do send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at [email protected] 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.
57:3715/07/2019
Ep. 398: Cock & Bull feat. Tracy Dsouza, Aakash Mehta and Amit
On this week's Cock & Bull, Cyrus is joined by content creator and founding member of TVF's 'Girliyapa' Tracy Dsouza, comedian Aakash Mehta and Amit Doshi. The four of them discuss the annual budget, MAD magazine ceasing publication, the Dalai Lama's comment about a female successor's looks, the controversy surrounding the film Kabir Singh and director Sandeep Reddy Vanga's interview and much more. Follow Tracy on Instagram at @thetracydsouza Follow Aakash on instagram at @kucchbhimehta Book tickets to Aakash's 1 hour special show 'Nasty' on tour right now: https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/aakash-mehta-nasty/ET00104794 Do send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at [email protected] 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.
54:0011/07/2019
Ep. 397: Predicting the World Cup semi-finals
On this week's LANSO, as the world cup enters the business end of the tournament Cyrus is joined by stand-up comics and sports enthusiasts Aakash Mehta and Mikhail Almeida. The 3 of them discuss the likely outcomes of the two semi-finals between India and New Zealand and Australia and England and assess India's chances of going on to the final. They also briefly discuss Usman Khwaja and how the world cup will fuel the upcoming Ashes series between England and Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09:0510/07/2019
Ep. 396: Feat. Mukul Chadda
This week on Cyrus Says, Cyrus is joined by actor and improviser Mukul Chadda. Cyrus and Mukul chat about the Indian remake of 'The Office' and his central role of boss Jagdeep Chadda, as well as the bouquets and brickbats received online. Cyrus loses his marbles at Mukul's over achievements - from MBA at IIM to working as a research analyst in New York to doing theater in Mumbai, they also talk a bit about the art of improvising on stage and Mukul's upcoming projects. Follow Mukul on twitter @mukulchadda Do send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at [email protected] 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.
47:5308/07/2019
Ep. 395: Cock & Bull feat. Amber Rana and Abbas
On this episode of Cock & Bull, Cyrus is joined by lawyer and fellow podcaster on the IVM network - Amber Rana, and producer Abbas Momin. The 3 of them discuss an unintentionally funny ad about 100% "vegetarian" water, the new team jerseys for the Indian cricket team, actress Zaira Wasim quitting films to focus on her faith, US president Trump's visit to North Korea, Mumbai rains forcing business to shut downs and much more. You can listen to all episodes of Amber's podcast 'Know Your Kanoon' here: https://ivmpodcasts.com/know-your-kanoon Do send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at [email protected] 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.
50:1404/07/2019
Ep. 394: LANSO - Ind vs Eng Review: Let's Talk About M.S. Dhoni
In this week's edition of Left Arm Not So Orthodox (LANSO) Cyrus is joined by fellow IVM podcaster, lawyer and cricket enthusiast Amber Rana. Amber and Cyrus talk about India's loss against England, whether our World Cup campaign will dwindle a bit and address the M.S. Dhoni situation - is hepast hi prime? Should he have taken more chances in his innings against England? Tue in and find out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09:0303/07/2019
Ep. 393: Feat. Amish Tripathi
On this week's episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus is joined by one of India's best selling authors - Amish Tripathi. Amish talks about the shared universe of all his books, and how he drops hints through all his books, his trick of ending books on cliffhangers, the rich and inclusive history of ancient India, and his brand new book in the Ramchandra series: Raavan - Enemy of Aryavarta. You can order Amish's new book here: https://ivm.today/2XaFKxk Follow Amish on twitter @authoramish Do send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at [email protected] 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.
46:3701/07/2019
Ep. 392: Cock & Bull feat. Kunal Rao, and Abbas
On this week's Cock & Bull Cyrus is joined by comedian Kunal Rao who returns to the show after a very long time, and Abbas, and though Amit Doshi is not in the studio as Cyrus puts it he joins in from the US "in spirit". Cyrus, Kunal & Abbas talk about the recent doctors' strike in Kolkata, the controversy over religious slogans being chanted in the parliament, PM's proposal of 'one nation, one election', Elon Musk mistaking the moon for Mars and Air India suspending their regional director for shoplifting in Australia. Follow Kunal on twitter @kunalrao Check out Kunal's latest stand-up comedy video here: https://youtu.be/dbWMkH7QJGM Do send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at [email protected] 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.
52:2727/06/2019
Ep. 391: LANSO - India vs Afghanistan nail biter and dark horses Bangladesh
On this week's LANSO Cyrus and Abbas are in the studio discussing the close matches that happened in the week gone by. India's nail biting clash with Afghanistan that exposed the chink in India's middle order, West Indies' heartbreaking loss against New Zealand and Bangladesh emerging as the dark horse of the tournament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08:2226/06/2019
Ep. 390: Feat. Jerry Pinto
On this week's episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus is joined by professor, poet, author, and man who loves to take long walks - Jerry Pinto. Jerry talks about being a math tutor in his teens and a certain celebrity student he tried to teach, his experience of winning a national award, and his offbeat method of teaching. In the second half he traces his writing career - from writing 28 pieces in one paper to putting his experiences with his mother into his novel 'Em and the Bog Hoom'. He even puts Cyrus' writing through a critical lens. Follow Jerry Pinto on instagram @mahimkajerry Do send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at [email protected] 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.
01:04:1924/06/2019
Ep. 389: Q & A with Cyrus Broacha
On a special episode of Cock & Bull Cyrus sits down with Amit and Abbas to answer a long list of questions which will help us know him better. What's his favourite childhood memory? What's his most prized possession? What's the funniest way he got injured? If he could eat just one thing for his entire life, what would it be? and many, many more. Tune in to what Cyrus calls his "interrogation" and get to know the man behind the myth (or the myth behind the man). Do send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at [email protected] 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.
01:04:2320/06/2019
Ep. 388: LANSO - Pak & Windies: Once champions, now fallen giants
On this week's episode of LANSO Cyrus joins us over the phone from Phuket (where he's apparently on a secret mission sent by the BCCI) and in the studio is the producer of Cyrus Says, Abbas. Both of them look back at the much hyped but ultimately very one-sided India-Pak match, and question whether the rivalry between the two teams is now becoming more of a myth. Cyrus also briefly touches upon the dominance of Bangladesh over the West Indies and gives his take on why the decline of Pakistan and West Indies cricket teams is bad for world cricket in general.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05:5619/06/2019
Ep. 387: Feat. Jaydeep Sarkar
On episode 387, Cyrus Broacha is joined by filmmaker Jaydeep Sarkar. Jaydeep talks to Cyrus about his recent launch film for Times of India's #TImesOutAndProud campaign, his days in Stephen's college, his early days in showbiz, why he enjoys making ad films more than features, the challenges of the LGBTQIA+ community post the scrapping of sec. 377 & more. Watch the #TimesOutAndProud campaign short film directed by Jaydeep here: https://youtu.be/-p8DFP1Tn1s Follow Jaydeep on instagram @jdsrkar Do send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at [email protected] 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.
51:4117/06/2019
Ep. 386: Cock & Bull feat. Aakash Mehta, Amit, and Abbas
It's Cock and Bull time! Joining Cyrus is stand-up comedian & co-host of 'Varta Lab' and 'Waddaplayah' Aakash Mehta along with Amit and Abbas. They discuss Dhoni's glove controversy, Nikè introducing plus sized mannequins for their sports wear, the journalist arrested for defamation against the UP chief minister, Trump's Mars tweet and Kohli's school sending him soil from their grounds to England. You can listen to Varta Lab here: https://ivmpodcasts.com/vartalab You can listen to Whaddaplayah here: https://ivmpodcasts.com/waddaplayah?rq=waddaplayah Follow Aakash on instagram at @kuchbhimehta Do send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at [email protected] 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.
49:1113/06/2019
Ep. 385: LANSO - India's dominance over Australia
The 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.
07:5312/06/2019
Ep. 384: Feat. Tisca Chopra
This 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 [email protected] 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.
52:4110/06/2019
Ep. 383: Cock & Bull feat. Dinkar Dwivedi, Amit and Abbas
On 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 [email protected] 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.
55:2706/06/2019
Ep. 382: LANSO - Wahab Riaz's spell vs. England & the India - South Africa encounter
It'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.
08:4405/06/2019
Ep. 381: Feat. Rohit "P-Man" Pereira & Krupa Gohil
This 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 [email protected] 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.
52:0003/06/2019
Ep. 380: Cock & Bull feat. Vivek Kaul, Amit and Abbas
On 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 [email protected] 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.
01:00:2230/05/2019