A Niche Thing with Aneesh Bhasin: Recent Episodes
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There are fascinating sub-cultures all around us. Some of these are obvious, and some maybe not so obvious but they all make for great experiences, can be very satisfying and even therapeutic.
On A Niche Thing, Aneesh explores many such subcultures ranging from sneakers and streetwear, coffee, HiFi, watches, affordable art and even tech!
An all-round bon-vivant, Aneesh Bhasin is a commentator on all things cool and is one of GQ’s 30 most influential young Indians.
Entertainment, Lifestyle, Hobbies! There's something for everyone on A Niche Thing Podcast. Get smarter, with every episode!
On the 50th episode of A Niche Thing, Aneesh takes us through some of his best conversations from the show, with a special announcement for all the listeners! Tune in now!
An all-around bon-vivant, Aneesh Bhasin is a commentator on all things cool and is one of GQ’s 30 most influential young Indians. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter at @aneeshb
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Are dildos and vibrators the only sex toys? On the most pleasurable episode of the podcast, Aneesh is joined by Shweta and Tanisha of Sangya Project. Delving into the kinky world of sex toys, this episode unravels the mysteries of a wide array of sensual playthings. Discover an enticing range of sex toys for both men and women, kink wear, and some tips to take your solo and partner play to the next level!
Founded by a queer and poly family, Sangya Project aims to create destigmatised, trauma-informed and kink-affirmative education that continuously makes room for new stories and new perspectives— where your needs will always come first.
An all-around bon-vivant, Aneesh Bhasin is a commentator on all things cool and is one of GQ’s 30 most influential young Indians. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter at @aneeshb
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Aneesh and Ankita aka Hustlerani delve deep into the ever-evolving world of Instagram growth strategies in 2023. Ankita shares her experience on how to navigate the dynamic landscape of Instagram and take your presence to the next level. The evolution of Instagram, reels vs posts, tips on how to grow your following & engagement, and much more on this episode of A Niche Thing!
Ankita Chawla aka Hustlerani is a content creator who has built a 120k people strong community by creating short, snappy, relatable videos based on how people can grow on social media. From creating her own unique niche to having worked with names like Disney, Adobe, Google etc, she's experimenting with all forms of content and inspiring many others to do the same.
Find Ankita on Instagram @hustlerani
An all-around bon-vivant, Aneesh Bhasin is a commentator on all things cool and is one of GQ’s 30 most influential young Indians. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter at @aneeshb
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#Episode 47
In this episode, Aneesh sits down with one of India's most prominent esports and gaming personalities, Naman Mathur, better known as Mortal. As a professional player and content creator, Mortal has made a name for himself in the Indian gaming community, amassing a following of millions of fans across various social media platforms. Mortal provides valuable insights into the world of esports and gaming, sharing his thoughts on the latest trends and developments in the industry. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just starting to dip your toes into the world of esports, this episode is not to be missed.
Find Mortal on Instagram @ig_mortal
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Body transformations are complex but a customized approach can take you a long way. On this episode, Aneesh talks to Avinash M of FTS fitness. Avinash shares his expert insights on fat loss, body recomposition, diet styles and the fundamentals of body transformation.
Avinash M is a body recomposition & Transformation specialist based in Mumbai. He is also the founder of the well-known fitness brand-FTS Fitness.
Find more about Avinash and FTS at @fight.the.sunrise
An all-around bon-vivant, Aneesh Bhasin is a commentator on all things cool and is one of GQ’s 30 most influential young Indians. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter at @aneeshb
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A perfectly fitted suit can up your power dressing game dramatically! On this episode, Aneesh talks to Sandeep Gonsalves, co-founder of SS Homme, a luxury design label based out of Mumbai. They discuss why some suits are better than the others, suits all men should have in their wardrobe, faux pas to avoid and much more, on this episode of A Niche Thing!
Sandeep Gonsalves is a serial Sartorialist and has a reputation of being one of the most stylish men in India. Backed by a Master’s degree in Business Management, Sandeep Gonsalves partnered with Sarah to create Sarah & Sandeep. Sandeep has been featured in GQ India's Annual 100 Best Dressed List in 2017 & 2019.
An all-around bon-vivant, Aneesh Bhasin is a commentator on all things cool and is one of GQ’s 30 most influential young Indians. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter at @aneeshb
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Episode #44
In this episode Aneesh and Sonal discuss their love for wines, a wine exam that is tougher than IIT JEE, and the entire subculture of wine drinkers. From grape varieties you should know about to even reading a wine label, to wine recommendations, this episode is a wine 101.
The first Indian to be conferred with the prestigious global title, Sonal has won numerous awards in her incredible journey to become the first and only Master of Wine in a nation of over one billion people.
An all-around bon-vivant, Aneesh Bhasin is a commentator on all things cool and is one of GQ’s 30 most influential young Indians. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter at @aneeshb
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Flying drones can be a very satisfying hobby and in this episode, Aneesh and Roycin discuss all aspects of exploring recreational drone flying in India.
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Roycin D'Souza is a photographer, DJ and a Marketing Professional with 14 years of experience in Digital Advertising & Content Marketing, Food & Beverage Service in the PBCL space, Film Production. And above all, he has flown drones in places you can't possibly imagine.
An all-around bon-vivant, Aneesh Bhasin is a commentator on all things cool and is one of GQ’s 30 most influential young Indians. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter at @aneeshb
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Episode #42
There is an art to producing coffee and on this episode, Aneesh talks to Pranoy about the history of coffee and notable coffee regions in India. In an in-depth conversation about coffee processing, Pranoy shares the ins and outs of international coffee farming. This episode is best enjoyed with a warm cup. Tune in now!
Managing Partner at Kerehalku Plantation in Chikmangalur, Pranoy is a specialty coffee producer and consultant, on a mission to explore new processing styles to make Indian coffees shine.
An all-around bon-vivant, Aneesh Bhasin is a commentator on all things cool and is one of GQ’s 30 most influential young Indians. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter at @aneeshb
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In this episode, Aneesh speaking with Gully Gang’s co-founder and CEO Chaitanya to know more about Gully Gang from their beginnings to the phenomenon they have become. How Gully Gang started, how he and Divine met, the current roster, future plans and overall what makes then the sabse hard parivar.
Having started his music business journey in his hometown of Delhi in 2015, Chaitanya has scaled a lot of heights in a relatively short period of time. Having played the roles of a Booking Agent, Artist Manager, Producer through his career, he's leading Gully Gang Entertainment as CEO & Co-Founder, an entrepreneurial venture he setup with DIVINE and JD (Joel D'souza).
An all-around bon-vivant, Aneesh Bhasin is a commentator on all things cool and is one of GQ’s 30 most influential young Indians. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter at @aneeshb
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Is a Plant-Based diet optimal for meeting your health goals? Aneesh talks to Pasquariello about the plant-based diet, myths around it and its efficiency for meeting your health and fitness goals. They also discussed the controversy around Soy, Vitamin B12 and the Gamechangers Documentary. Tune in Now.
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Luca Pasquariello is an online Fitness Trainer helping Vegans building a stronger and healthier lifestyle.
An all-around bon-vivant, Aneesh Bhasin is a commentator on all things cool and is one of GQ’s 30 most influential young Indians. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter at @aneeshb
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Episode #39
Dressing up can be complicated. But there is a method to the madness. And building a Capsule Wardrobe simplifies that for you. In this episode, Aneesh talks to Tanya Ghavri, a famous stylist to some of the top Bollywood Celebrities. They talk about but decluttering your wardrobe, developing a sustainable dressing style, and focusing on quality clothes while building a more thoughtful wardrobe. If you wear clothes, you need to hear this episode!
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Talking about fashion and styling, Tanya Ghavri is one of the first names that come to the minds of top-end Bollywood celebrities. Tanya Ghavri, stylist to the stars believes that 'less is more' when it comes to dressing well. With her unique personal style, and work philosophy, Tanya has become the most sort after name in the world of Fashion and styling.
An all-around bon-vivant, Aneesh Bhasin is a commentator on all things cool and is one of GQ’s 30 most influential young Indians. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter at @aneeshb
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Episode #38
Looking to get a tattoo? In this episode Aneesh and Zaheer break down everything you need to know about tattoos. From the history, different techniques, machines, inks, maintenance and overall, the mindset of getting inked.
An all-around bon-vivant, Aneesh Bhasin is a commentator on all things cool and is one of GQ’s 30 most influential young Indians. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter at @aneeshb
Zaheer Chhatriwala is a well-known tattoo artist from Mumbai. Zaheer runs his own studio located in Bandra but Zaheer’s personal journey with tattoo art goes back much further.
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Episode #36
On a rather peculiar trip to Northeastern Thailand, Aneesh along with Chef Seefah, Bhakti and Rohan explore the road less travelled and Isaan cuisine. This cuisine differs a lot from the usual Thai food we know plus recommendations on where to eat in Thailand.
Chef Seefah is the owner and chef at Seefah, a very popular Thai restaurant in Mumbai.
Bhakti started Little Food Co, a catering business in Mumbai and consults in the food industry.
Like both of them, Rohan is also from the f&b industry and has two QSR brands - Pack a Pav and Rocketman Pizza.
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Episode #35
From data protection, freedom of speech to election funding, in this episode Aneesh and Priya discuss various aspects of our constitution which affect our daily lives but may not be spoken about much.
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An all-around bon-vivant, Aneesh Bhasin is a commentator on all things cool and is one of GQ’s 30 most influential young Indians. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter at @aneeshb
Priya Mirza is a lecturer, historian and host of the Longest Constitution Podcast.
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Episode #34
A pair of good headphones is non negotiable. In this episode Aneesh and Raghav go over headphones starting under Rs. 5000 that are available in India along with some all round geek talk on audio gear from headphone amps to DACs.
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An all-around bon-vivant, Aneesh Bhasin is a commentator on all things cool and is one of GQ’s 30 most influential young Indians. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter at @aneeshb
Raghav founded Headphone Zone in 2011, straight out of university, looking to create a change in the way Headphones were sold in India. Raghav is a passionate musician, and a Political Philosophy buff, self-proclaimed idli-sambar connoisseur, and a Guinness world record holder for his collection of Airline Baggage Tags.
Find Raghav on Instagram @raghavsomani1988
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One mistake and you’ve lost the game. The world of cue sports - pool, snooker and billiards, is a fascinating one with extremely low tolerances for mistakes. In this episode we discuss all aspects of the sport from skill, mental, physical and the ecosystem.
Episode #33
One mistake and you’ve lost the game. The world of cue sports - pool, snooker and billiards, is a fascinating one with extremely low tolerances for mistakes. In this episode we discuss all aspects of the sport from skill, mental, physical and the ecosystem.
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An all-around bon-vivant, Aneesh Bhasin is a commentator on all things cool and is one of GQ’s 30 most influential young Indians. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter at @aneeshb
Pankaj Arjan Advani is a 25-time International Billiards and Snooker Federation (IBSF) world champion. He is the only person to have won the Asian and World Championships in all formats of Billiards and Snooker. He has the highest number of IBSF world championships in billiards and snooker
You can follow Pankaj on Instagram @pankajadvaniofficial
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Episode #32
Not all leather goods are made equal and, in this episode, Tanner and Aneesh go over every process of a leather good to understand what goes into making a product that will last a lifetime. Is a Louis Vuitton bag worth it? Tune in to find out.
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An all-around bon-vivant, Aneesh Bhasin is a commentator on all things cool and is one of GQ’s 30 most influential young Indians. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter at @aneeshb
Tanner is on a mission to make people understand and experience leather better. He blew up on Tik Tok and Instagram where he dissects leather goods to see if they’re worth it.
You can follow Tanner on instagram @tanner.leatherstein
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Episode #31
The best way democratizing art is perhaps to have it in public spaces and that’s a movement which has been gaining steam in India. In this episode Aneesh, Arjun and Priyanksha discuss this along with what’s happening at the Mumbai Urban Art Festival and Sassoon Docks.
An all-around bon-vivant, Aneesh Bhasin is a commentator on all things cool and is one of GQ’s 30 most influential young Indians. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter at @aneeshb
Arjun is a co-founder at St+Art India Foundation and Priyansha is the co-curator of Mumbai Urban Art Festival.
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You can find more about St+art Foundation @startindia
You can follow Arjun on Instagram @arjunbahl1
You can follow Priyansha on Instagram @misspriyansha
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Most likely, your 30s will define the rest of your life. In this episode, Aneesh and Anupam discuss the financial planning for your 30s ranging from investment, buying or renting houses, credit cards etc.
An all-around bon-vivant, Aneesh Bhasin is a commentator on all things cool and is one of GQ’s 30 most influential young Indians. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter at @aneeshb
Anupam Gupta is a Chartered Accountant, author of the book 'The Wisest Owl' and is famously known for his podcast- Paisa Vaisa with Anupam Gupta. He started his career as a sell-side analyst in 1999 with CLSA, followed by HDFC Securities, and then Barclays. Some of this work eventually became material for the best-seller, The Unusual Billionaires (2016), India's first deep investigation into corporate greatness.
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Episode #29
Can hypnosis and part life regression help you heal? In this episode we dive into how these not so conversational therapies can help with not only mental and physical healing but also overall well-being.
An all-around bon-vivant, Aneesh Bhasin is a commentator on all things cool and is one of GQ’s 30 most influential young Indians. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter at @aneeshb
Anita Bhasin is a multimodal therapist based in Mumbai. She has treated hundreds of clients including Bollywood starts with a combination of hypnosis, past life regression and family constellation therapies.
You can reach Anita Bhasin on anita54bhasin@gmail.com
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Episode #28
What was originally going to be a guide to Air Jordan 1 became a free-flowing conversation about sneakers and the Indian landscape of sneakers. The episode includes suggestions on which Air Jordan’s to cop plus why the mids get hate from sneaker snobs.
An all-around bon-vivant, Aneesh Bhasin is a commentator on all things cool and is one of GQ’s 30 most influential young Indians. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter at @aneeshb
Vedant is the founder of Mainstreet, one the most well known sneaker stores in India and a YouTube channel about sneaker culture. He is also one of GQ’s 30 most influential young Indians along with Aneesh.
Find our guests on Instagram:
Vedant Lamba @vedulamba
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Episode #27
We list down 20 bars in Asia, from Bali to Gurgaon, Hanoi and Hong Kong, you get the picture, right?
This is almost a ‘where bartenders or the industry folks love to drink’ kind of a conversation rather than a ranking.
An all-around bon-vivant, Aneesh Bhasin is a commentator on all things cool and is one of GQ’s 30 most influential young Indians. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter at @aneeshb
Find our guests on Instagram:
Gabriel Lowe @jessejvida
Jesse Vida @jessejvida
Somanna Muthanna @somannapm
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Episode #26
Brewing coffee on an Aeropress is one the easiest and most practical ways of brewing great coffee at home or office. We couldn’t think of getting more suitable guests to talk about brewing coffee with an Aeropress than the Aeropress Championship winners. Yes, there’s a championship on how brewing coffee with this brewer and we deep dive into every aspect of brewing.
An all-around bon-vivant, Aneesh Bhasin is a commentator on all things cool and is one of GQ’s 30 most influential young Indians. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter at @aneeshb
Mithilesh is the National Barista Champion 2022, India and also the first India National Aeropress Champion. Jaykrut won the 2018 India National Aeropress Championship.
Jaykrut is a Coffee Trainer at Coffee By Di Bella. He is also the Mumbai Aeropress Champion 2018 and 2021.
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Episode #25
Are we really designed to be vegetarians? Or are we missing a crucial part of the picture? Sangeetha Aiyer, Nutritionist and Founder of Rewrite My Story discusses animal-based ketogenic diets and how the same not only have the benefits for weight loss but also for potentially reversing severe health problems.
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An all-around bon-vivant, Aneesh Bhasin is a commentator on all things cool and is one of GQ’s 30 most influential young Indians. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter at @aneeshb
Sangeetha is a Nutritionist at Rewrite my Story, who personally transformed her life through an animal-based diet. Former Head of Marketing at Network 18 Digital, she currently the Head of Marketing at NBC Universal India.
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This episode has the answer to a very common question - what’s good to watch right now? Aneesh and Svetlana discuss 5 iconic movies which you would find at movie festivals across the world, including 15 minute Hindi movie short film.
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Svetlana Naudiyal is the Programming Director, Asia at MUBI.
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Episode #23
Yes you read the title right. Turns out 99% people wear washed jeans while the other 1% is involved in the fascinating subculture of raw and selvedge denim. The episode deep dives into all aspects of jeans and why a pair should last you a lifetime.
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Shyam Sukhramani, an engineer by qualification, spent the first 17 years of his career at Levi Strauss & Co. In 2012, fairly tired of “washing jeans” – as he puts it – he decided to relocate to India. Shyam is the founder of home grown brand Korra Jean
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Episode #22
In this episode of A Niche Thing- powered by Kotak Privy League Programme, Aneesh, Roshni and Yash discuss the state of fine dining in India and its evolution. This along with some trends, facts, rants and dining recommendations.
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Roshni Bajaj is one of the most well-known food writers in the country and Yash Bhanage as the Co-Founder & COO at Hunger Inc, the group behind The Bombay Canteen, O Pedro and Bombay Sweet Shop.
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Episode #21
In this episode Aneesh and Joe talk about how advanced phone photography has become and how we might be taking good pictures for granted. They also talk about their photography workflows and tips on taking better pictures.
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Joe is one of the most well-known photographers in the country and a Sony Global Imaging Ambassador.
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Episode #20
In this episode of A Niche Thing powered by Kotak Privy League Programme, Rayo breaks down the entire culture of car restoration which is largely driven by emotion, memories, nostalgia and the satisfaction of bring a car back to life. He also talks about the community and how approachable this hobby can be.
Rayo is an advertising veteran who got into cars at the age of 18 and since then has fixed and restored many cars and been a part of the community which includes organizing vintage car rallies. His Instagram account is @rayostorations where he documents restoration projects.
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Watches or rather horology is an immensely satisfying hobby and a thriving subculture. You might be surprised at how inexpensive and approachable it can be to get watches with some historic or cultural significance. In this episode, Aneesh and Rizwan talk about their recommendations for all budgets starting at under Rs. 10,000.--An all-around bon-vivant, Aneesh Bhasin is a commentator on all things cool and is one of GQ’s 30 most influential young Indians. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter at @aneeshb
Rizwan is an investment banker, Lifestyle Influencer and a fellow watch enthusiast.--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.
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Episode #18
Perfumes and fragrances can transform your mood, bring back a memory and even boost your confidence. This episode explores the world of perfumes and why the sense of smell, or olfactory sensation is so important for us.
An all-around bon-vivant, Aneesh Bhasin is a commentator on all things cool and is one of GQ’s 30 most influential young Indians. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter at @aneeshb
Manan is the owner of Bombay Based Niche Perfume brand- Bombay Perfumery. Taking on his business skills from his family, Manan has been in the industry for several years now making a distinctive name for himself. Above all, his passion for perfume making makes for a separate intro itself!
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Running a marathon can be intimidating. But with the right approach, one can achieve it. On this episode of A Niche Thing, Aneesh talks to ultramarathon runner Shibani Gharat. Shibani shares her journey of how she ran her first marathon, the mindset of a runner and what it actually takes to run a full marathon. This episode is the only motivation you need to start your marathon prep.
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An all-around bon-vivant, Aneesh Bhasin is a commentator on all things cool and is one of GQ’s 30 most influential young Indians. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter at @aneeshb
Shibani Gharat is Associate Executive Producer and anchor with CNBC-TV18. She is an ultramarathon runner, a certified Marathon Trainer & a Sports Nutritionist. Above all, she is a powerhouse of energy and a sharp conversationalist.
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The Google Pixel 7 devices are finally here! In this episode Aneesh and Sahil discuss their hands-on first impressions, feature list, and if the Pixel camera prowess lives up to the hype.--
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Sahil is the co-founder at Svami along with Aneesh and has daily driven Pixel phones since the launch of the Pixel
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In this episode, Aneesh and Ashdin talk about their experiences of intermittent fasting for years, from fasting for 18 hours to 5 days.
While intermittent fasting (IF) has been gaining popularity for fat loss, it can impact insulin sensitivity, cell repair, and human growth hormone production.
An all-around bon-vivant, Aneesh Bhasin is a commentator on all things cool and is one of GQ’s 30 most influential young Indians. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter at @aneeshb
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Key takeaways
IF as a lifestyle choice
Fat loss
Other health benefits
IF protocols
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Rums are fascinating. From the origin and type of sugar to fermentation, distillation, blending and then ageing, every step makes a big impact. As a result, the world of rum is vast and perhaps a lot more interesting than whiskies at times. This episode explores the history, provenance and types of rums you should know and definitely taste!
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From being the global brand ambassador of Grey Goose to co-hosting Cocktail Kings on Discovery, Dimi is a known figure in the alcohol industry across key global markets.
Arijit is a founder partner at Lovers Rum, Mr Jerrys Cocktails and Countertop. He has 18 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Previously he has been the Asia Pacific brand ambassador for Monkey 47 and ran Bar Tesouro in Goa.
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Key takeaways* What is rum * The origin of rum * Sugarcane vs molasses rums * Understand rum labels * Tasting rum (can be more fun than tasting whiskies) * How to make a great mojito * Rum suggestions for you to try You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android:
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While iOS16 brings very noticeable changes to the iPhones, the new iPhone 14 and 14 Pro may not be worth upgrading for most users. The underrated surprise from the new Apple launches might just be the new AirPods Pro 2.
Join us, as Aneesh and Nishant decode the features of the latest iPhone Pro and share what to expect if this is on your buying list!
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Nishant is the editor of Stuff & What Hi-Fi. He's one of the most influential technology and audiophile commentators in India.
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Are products that market themselves as “No Added Sugar” actually good for you or are doing harm by some clever and sweet deception. While the promise of guilt free, healthy and “clean” snacking can be very appealing to customers, the truth can be a little bitter.
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Harrsh was diagnosed with type 1.5 diabetes when he was 14 and since then has been on a journey to create diabetic-friendly confectionery- A Diabetic Chef in 2020. The food company produces and sells zero-sugar products like chocolates, spreads and gummies.
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Key Takeaways
How ‘no added sugar’ can be deceptive|
Jaggery vs honey vs refined sugar
How most brown bread is just white bread
Reading labels better
Understanding GI vs GL
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As common as black t-shirts are, finding a really good one isn’t as easy as it sounds. This has been a point of conversation between Aneesh and a lot of people at Svami. After going through pretty much all options in India, they have compiled a list of black tees that have worked well and some that have been off the mark.
The criteria for the t-shirts to be included in this list were that firstly they have to be available in India and secondly they cannot have prominent logos or branding.
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Rewind a few years back and India had very few choices for beer. Cut to today, especially in cities like Bombay and Bangalore, you can struggle with hundreds of beer choices. This episode gives you a good picture of the beer choices in India and why you should drink craft.
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An all-around bon-vivant, Aneesh Bhasin is a commentator on all things cool and is one of GQ’s 30 most influential young Indians. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter at @aneeshb
Pankil and Navin have been instrumental in the craft beer space in India. Pankil is a partner at Woodisde Inn, one of the most popular bars for beer in Mumbai and Navin co-founder Gateway Brewing Company, the first brewery in Maharashtra to supply craft beers across the state.
Key takeawaysEarly days of craft beer in India
Drinking beers beyond lagers
What defines craft beer
Types of beers
How to pour beer (it’s not what you think)
Beer jargon
Why are IPAs popular and the India connection
We’re living in the biggest waste crisis in human history and in this episode Aneesh talks ‘trash’ with his sister Sonika to understand small changes we all can make to live a more sustainable life and protect the environment. Aneesh and Sonika discuss proper waste management, effective recycling, and what being eco-friendly actually means. All these changes are better for you and the planet!
Key takeaways
- Small changes in everyday life to generate less waste
- How living sustainably does not compromise your lifestyle
- Composting at home
- Making bioenzyme cleaners at home
- Recycling
- Sustainable brands in India
Sonika is a media professional, mother of a 3-year-old, and a sustainability enthusiast. She embarked on a journey toward a sustainable and low-waste lifestyle after her son was born. Through her Instagram account, she shares her experiences, tips, and tricks to help and encourage as many people as possible to shift towards a more sustainable way of life
About the HostAn all-round bon-vivant, Aneesh Bhasin is a commentator on all things cool and is one of GQ’s 30 most influential young Indians. Follow him on Instagram and twitter on @aneeshb
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The world of art can be quite intimidating but it doesn’t have to be. With more and more affordable options in India, now is a great time to get into this very interesting subculture.
On this episode of A Niche Thing, Shivani and Aneesh Get into the intricacies of art, what counts as art today, types of painting mediums, and some noteworthy contemporary artists. They further talk about affordable art, NFTs and how one can start their own art collection at Rs 50,000 or less!
About the host
An all round bon-vivant, Aneesh Bhasin is a commentator on all things cool and is one of GQ’s 30 most influential young Indians. Follow him on Instagram and twitter on @aneeshb
About ShivaniShivani Sambhare is an arts professional based out of Mumbai, India and founder of the platform The Art Insider. As a former media executive with a decade of experience creating content for digital and broadcast platforms, Shivani established the Art Insider as a platform to create more engagement and accessibility in the art world for people like herself- those that were interested in art but didn’t know how or where to begin understanding it.
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We all love plants and yet we end up killing quite a few. This week’s episode is all about which plants to get for your home, how to take care of them, and more importantly, how to not kill them.
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An all-round bon-vivant, Aneesh Bhasin is a commentator on all things cool and is one of GQ’s 30 most influential young Indians. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter at @aneeshb
Komal Garg and Angus Bhalla are the husband-wife duo who started Plant People, a very popular plant nursery that caters to small plans to landscape design.
Key Takeaways
How to go about selecting plants
Not going overboard with plants in the beginning
How to take care of plants and not kill plants
Plants are like relationships
Cheese is one of the most complex and enjoyable foods and in this episode, we decode everything from paneer to Parmesan to Pecorino. Get to know what make’s cheese a cheese, how to buy cheese, and how to appreciate it! By the end of the episode, take your first steps towards becoming a cheese snob.
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An all-round bon-vivant, Aneesh Bhasin is a commentator on all things cool and is one of GQ’s 30 most influential young Indians. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter on @aneeshb
Aditya Raghavan is a scientist who quit his academic career to pursue food. He co-created the popular food pop-up series in Khar, the Danda Food Project in 2016, and went on to win the Culinary Arts Award at the 2018 Serendipity Arts Festival. During the pandemic, he set up a new cheese-making company called Fleur Jaune in Edmonton, Canada.
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There’s a rise in multi-partner relationships and in this episode we deep dive into the world of Ethical Non-Monogamy and Polyamory. What do these relationships entail? Learning and unlearning our understanding of what to expect from a relationship, being emotionally vulnerable, and how to go about even exploring these concepts, on this episode of A Niche Thing!
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An all-around bon-vivant, Aneesh Bhasin is a commentator on all things cool and is one of GQ’s 30 most influential young Indians. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter at @aneeshb
Aili is the Founder of The Intimacy Curator, an organization promoting self-discovery through emotional and sexual wellbeing. She is a dating, intimacy, and relationship coach trained in the Somatica method.
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Key Takeaways
2:30 Consensual and non-consensual non-monogamy
5:40 Romantic monogamy is fairly new
10:30 Polyamory structures
14:00 Being emotionally vulnerable
19:20 Jealousy being a perception
29:00 Are Indians used to dealing with a lot of relationships?
31:00 Polyamorous communities
37:00 Polyamorous contracts!
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If you love music, this is one episode you cannot miss. In this episode, we dive into the world of hi-fi and why this subculture is thriving, and right now is perhaps the best time ever to be a part of it. Aneesh and Jude discuss how therapeutic music can be on a well put together hi-fi system, misconceptions around vinyl, and how to set up your first hi-fi system.
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An all-round bon-vivant, Aneesh Bhasin is a commentator on all things cool and is one of GQ’s 30 most influential young Indians. Follow him on Instagram and twitter on @aneeshb
Jude started The Revolver Club, a hi-fi consultancy and store, and has been instrumental in promoting good audio and vinyl in India. You can find more about The Revolver Club on Instagram- @therevovlverclub
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Key Takeaways
1:50 Music lover vs Audiophile
4:22 Unlearning things like ‘extra bass’
5:22 The vinyl phenomenon
13:00 Why Daft Punk sounds so good on vinyl
20:17 Jargons in hi-fi audio
25:17 Affordable hi-fi systems
40:15 Aneesh & Jude’s top 3 albums to listen
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Ever heard of pizza structural engineering?
On this episode we decode what makes one pizza way better than another. Aneesh and Chef Alex Sanches deep dive into pizza dough, ovens, toppings, cheese and everything that goes into making a spectacular pizza.
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Alex Sanchez is an established culinary figure celebrated for his creative,refined, yet approachable cooking. His restaurant has garnered much acclaim for its unparalleled food, beverage, and hospitality, including a ranking on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list.
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Key Takeaways
4:11 Definition of a pizza
8:56 Topping vs dough
10:00 Dough hydration and oven temperature
14:20 Getting the crust right
16:40 Poolish vs sourdough pizza
25:00 Using local flour
23:33 Pizza sauces – cooked or raw tomatoes
36:13 Pink sauce pizza!
38:23 Types of cheese to put on a pizza
41:34 Team cold pizza
44:25 Surprise topic – Vermouths
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If you own a pair of sneakers, you are already a part of this thriving and super interesting subculture that appeals to a very wide audience.
In this episode, Aneesh and Bhavisha discuss the beginnings of streetwear, the emotion, the hype, basically everything that makes streetwear what it is. They also have recommendations on must-know brands and must-have sneakers.
An all round bon-vivant, Aneesh Bhasin is a commentator on all things cool and is one of GQ’s 30 most influential young Indians. Follow him on Instagram and twitter on @aneeshb
Bhavisha is the co-founder of Capsul, a multi brand Streetwear store in India.
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Key Takeaways
3:20 What is streetwear?
6:50 Sneakers are a gateway to streetwear
9:40 The resale market of sneakers
20:44 Must know streetwear and sneaker terminology
23:20 The origin of streetwear
29:20 Luxury brands dabbling in streetwear
32:40 Must know streetwear brands
37:00 Starting a sneaker collection
39:45 Faux pas to avoid
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You should be drinking a fantastic cup of coffee everyday because it can change your life in many ways.
Let us explain. Coffee is way more than just a beverage. A well brewed cup of black coffee would have zero bitterness and can be as complex as wine. There’s never been a better time in India to get into the subculture of coffee and explore specialty coffee.
In this episode, Aneesh speaks with Rahul from Subko Coffee Roasters on various aspects of coffee from how it’s grown, processed, brewed and ultimately how you can enjoy it the most. You should never be drinking a bad cup of coffee again.
An all-round bon-vivant, Aneesh Bhasin is a commentator on all things cool and is one of GQ’s 30 most influential young Indians. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter on @aneeshb
Rahul is the founder of Subko Coffee Roasters, a specialty coffee + craft bakehouse in Mumbai
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Key Takeaways
- 0:20- Intro
- 3:40 Defining specialty coffee
- 6:00 The shift in coffee consumption in India in the last 5 years
- 8:50 Coffee is a fruit
- 14:40 Coffee roasting
- 19:10 Two main methods of coffee brewing – Espresso vs Filter
- 30:10 Biggest coffee brewing upgrade you can make at home
- 33:20 Why home espresso is mostly bad coffee
- 43:20 Indian coffee farms and roasters
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Aneesh is fascinated by a lot of things around him and in this lifestyle podcast he explores many such topics ranging from sneakers and streetwear to coffee, HiFi audio system, watches and even tech. A lot of them are things you see or experience every day and might not have realized how interesting, satisfying and even therapeutic they can be if you dig in a little deeper.
There’s something for everyone on A Niche Thing with Aneesh Bhasin - coming soon on the IVM Podcasts Network! Stay Tuned!
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