mango masala: Recent Episodes
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GVRNZ and Halima discuss the recent ceasefire deal agreed between Israel and Hamas, orchestrated by the US.
GVRNZ and Halima discuss the recent antisemitic attack at a Manchester synagogue, and the police and government's subsequent request that pro-Palestine protests do not go ahead in its wake. They also cover Your Party's recent drama, the rise of the Green Party, and the tragic passing of Marcus Fakana.
GVRNZ chats to Elli Brazzill, founder of the Art Not Evidence campaign, which seeks a fairer criminal justice system by advocating for a restriction on the use of creative and artistic expression as evidence in criminal trials.
GVRNZ and Halima cover the latest rise in xenophobic and racist sentiment in the UK, including a number of violent attacks on people of colour. They ask whether non-white people need to engage in constructive conversation with those taking part in the far-right protests, or whether they should not offer them any grace. Topics also covered include the clamping down on anti-Trump protests in the UK during his state visit, and whether there's an obligation on the general public to mourn Charlie Kirk following his murder.
GVRNZ and Halima discuss the recent unrest in Nepal following the nation-wide social media ban enacted on September 4th. They also cover the recent UK phone alert and Breaking Borders festival.
GVRNZ and Halima discuss the dramatic increase in Union Jack & St George's flags that have been seen being flown across the country, at the same time that a number of anti-immigration protests have took place. They also delve into newly announced sentencing procedures that the government are seeking to bring in to avoid overcrowding in prisons.
GVRNZ and Halima discuss recent suggestions from the Conservatives that Notting Hill Carnival should be a ticketed event, a viral video of mehndi gone wrong and more...
GVRNZ and Halima discuss the peak of wedding season, hundreds of arrests at a Palestine Action protest in London, and Summer 2025 being labelled 'Brainrot Summer.'
GVRNZ and Halima are back after a 2 month break! They catch up on their respective parking ticket debacles, as well as discussing the latest on Bad Vibes Island, including Zarah Sultana and Jeremy Corbyn co-leading a new left party, and Keir Starmer's comments on Palestinian statehood. They finish on the news that a Bend It Like Beckham sequel is in the works, as confirmed by Gurinder Chadha.
GVRNZ and Halima discuss speculation over removal of the 2-child benefit cap, 5 years since global BLM protests in the wake of George Floyd's murder and Alia Bhatt serving in South Asian attire by Gucci at Cannes Film Festival. Apologies, Halima recorded this episode using a potato
GVRNZ & Halima recap the past week in quick fire time, including Israel placing second at Eurovision 2025, the Brockwell Park drama, Chris Brown getting arrested in Manchester, and ginger people now being black???
GVRNZ & Halima discuss Stormzy's new music, which makes reference to criticism he faced from pro-Palestinians after collaborating with McDonald's earlier this year. They also delve into PM Keir Starmer's new migration policies, the latest from the recent India-Pakistan conflict and more...
GVRNZ & Halima discuss the latter's new brother-in-law's antics, the death of Pope Francis, 100 men vs 1 gorilla, and the rising tensions between India and Pakistan following the recent Kashmir attack.
GVRNZ chats with up-and-coming artist Amani Lia about her brand new 90s/00s-inspired debut EP 'The Back Up.'
GVRNZ and Halima delve into the latest news and trending topics from the past week, including the UK Supreme Court's ruling on the definition of a "woman" in the 2010 Equality Act, the first all-female trip to space featuring Katy Perry, and the concept of white people travelling to South Asian countries purely for the purpose of capturing poverty-related content.
GVRNZ and Halima cover the latest news and trending topics from the past week, including Mickey Rourke making homophobic and misogynistic remarks towards JoJo Siwa, Israel detaining and deporting two Labour MPs, and the increased focus in young men on attaining significant wealth.
GVRNZ and Halima discuss the positives and negatives of South Asian representation in social media this week, i.e. the cultural problem of so many young British Asians driving recklessly, and the generosity of desi grandparents.
GVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss the latest trending news and topics including the New York State passing a resolution recognising the 1984 Sikh Genocide, Rachel Reeves accepting free Sabrina Carpenter tickets, new charges against Andrew Tate from his ex-partner, and Just Stop Oil actually stopping oil?!!.....
GVRNZ and Halima cover the latest news and trending topics from the past week, including Netflix limited series 'Adolescence,' Labour's proposed welfare cuts, and Israel's resumption of genocide upon the Palestinian people in Gaza.
GVRNZ and Simran have a gym-heavy episode as the latter approaches the end of her 75 hard challenge. They discuss Lizzo's recent weight-loss and whether those in the public eye have an obligation to be completely transparent when it comes to dramatic change in body image, as well as the recent controversy surrounding The Girls Spot, a new women-only gym set to open after years of planning, that has u-turned at the last minute on previous promises made to be trans-inclusive.
GVRNZ, Halima & Simran spend International Women's Day 2025 recounting all the misogynistic things that have happened in the UK over the past week, including the barring of women from iftar at a mosque in Oxford during the month of Ramadan. They also discuss 'No Other Land' winning an Oscar, Alexander Armstrong's recent Telegraph piece, and conspiracy theories surrounding King Charles reverting to Islam...
GVRNZ discusses his recent trip to India with Halima and Simran, and the experience of keeping up to date with the Eastenders 40th Anniversary week (RIP Martin). They also delve into the latest from the South Asian subcontinent, including Sheikh Hasina's claim she will return to Bangladesh and a Wall Street Journal article comparing the Israeli genocide of Palestinians to the Partition of India...
GVRNZ and Simran recap the former's recent trip to the States, discussing the best and worst of the country in comparison to Bad Vibes Island. They also delve into the latest news and trending topics, including the outcome of the Sam Kerr trial, bulldozer justice in India, Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl half time show performance, and the death of the Duolingo owl.
GVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss the latest news and trending topics from the last week, including Trump and Musk's most recent shenanigans in the US, a number of incidents in Pakistan, the Weeknd's new album, and the recently viral clip, "Montoya, por favor!"
In the first EVER Mango Masala episode to feature only Halima & Simran, they have some girlie chats, including Halima's recent success on TikTok and whether they prefer the stay at home wife or working woman life. They also delve into the topic of migration and the unspoken sadness that comes with uprooting family roots.
GVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss news from the past week including Trump's inauguration and Elon Musk's interesting hand gesture, as well as the latest from Palestine.
Simran is back as her and GVRNZ discuss her progress with the 75 hard challenge, Bad Bunny's new album and the news of a Gaza ceasefire agreement by Israel and Hamas.
GVRNZ and Halima recap the latest news from the past week, including the LA wildfires, Labour's recent AI TikTok blunder, Mark Zuckerburg's announcement regarding Facebook & Instagram, Sara Sharif's father being attacked in prison, and Andrew Tate launching his own British political party, 'BRUV.'
GVRNZ and Halima kick off 2025 with discussions on Elon Musk's backing of Tommy Robinson & Reform UK on Twitter with a disproportionate focus on grooming gangs containing members of South Asian origin, as well as Diljit Dosanjh's meeting with PM Modi in India.
In their final episode of the year, GVRNZ, Halima & Simran reflect on the past year, as well as discussing the stopping and questioning of British Sikhs about their views on India at UK airports, and the history of the Manchester 10 in light of their upcoming appeal.
GVRNZ and Halima delve into the latest from Bad Vibes Island, including allegations of medical misinformation spreading against Diary of a CEO's Steven Bartlett, racist remarks by Baroness Meyer, allegations of sexual misconduct against MasterChef's Greg Wallace, the latest version of the problematic 'Do They Know It's Christmas' by BandAid, and more really positive things...
GVRNZ, Halima & Simran celebrate 4 years of Mango Masala! They also discuss the new assisted dying bill in the UK, Spotify Wrapped, using AI, an influx of white people celebrating brown culture on TikTok and more...
GVRNZ chats with Saloni about her brand new EP 'Rani,' its creation process and what's to come...
GVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss the latest news and trending topics from the past week, including UK farmer protests, the ICC issuing arrest warrants for Israeli leaders, Kendrick Lamar's surprise album and more...
GVRNZ and Halima discuss the latest trending topics from the past week, including Māori MPs performing the Haka in New Zealand parliament in protest, Donald Trump's new presidential appointments, classism at Edinburgh University, the return of Wagatha Christie drama and more...
GVRNZ, Halima and Simran debrief following the outcome of the US election, as well as discussing Bonnie Blue, unrest amongst South Asians in Canada, the Royal family charging millions in rent to public bodies and more...
GVRNZ and Halima delve into the latest from the past week, including the final days before the US Election, Kemi Badenoch's appointment as leader of the Conservative Party, the UK fertility rate reaching an all time low and more...
GVRNZ, Halima and Simran are reunited live in the studio as they discuss the latest from the past week, including Big Brother's censoring of a pro-Palestinian t-shirt, the outcome of the Chris Kaba case, the UK Home Office giving Paddington Bear a passport and more...
GVRNZ and Halima discuss the Netflix show 'Sweet Bobby,' the death of One Direction's Liam Payne, the latest from Palestine and more...
GVRNZ and Simran discuss the public's response to assault charges faced by media personality Yung Filly, a school in Cambridgeshire demanding medical proof of period pain for related absences, the various unknowns of South Asian wedding ceremonies, Hurricane Milton, spooky season and more...
GVRNZ and Halima catch up on Halima's travels, GVRNZ' DJing, the latest in the Middle East and Phillip Schofield's new TV show...
GVRNZ and Simran wrack their last remaining brain cells to produce half an hour of nonsense...
GVRNZ and Simran delve into the latest in news and pop culture from the last week, including Katy Perry's new album, the Sh*ts & Gigs podcast controversy, the most recent events in Lebanon, and the question: Do we have a duty to call out problematic things 100% of the time?
GVRNZ and Simran delve into conversations surrounding Duolingo, the recent US Presidential Debate, pensioner's winter fuel payments, the NTAs and more...
GVRNZ, Halima and Simran reminisce about back to school season, delving into the things they miss and are glad to be shot of...
GVRNZ and Halima chat through the latest news from the past week, including AP Dhillon's new EP, the return of Oasis, Keir Starmer's proposed smoking ban, and new oppressive laws for women by the Taliban in Afghanistan...
GVRNZ and Simran bring you this week's episode live from London, during a content shoot for the upcoming Dialled In festival...
GVRNZ, Halima & Simran discuss the latest news, ranging from protests in India following the rape and murder of a female doctor, to the break up of Love Island's Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury...
GVRNZ, Halima and Simran break down the latest from Bad Vibes Island and beyond, including the far-right riots across the UK, the Olympics, and recent developments in Bangladesh…
After a month off, GVRNZ, Halima & Simran catch up on everything they've missed, including the Ambani wedding, Donald Trump’s assassination attempt, BRAT summer and the protests in Bangladesh…
GVRNZ and Halima discuss the latest news and trending topics, including the internet's response to the disappearance of Jay Slater, the latest from Sunak and Starmer in the run up to the General Election and more...
Simran and GVRNZ mark 40 years since the 1984 Sikh genocide in India, reflecting on the history and how its events still affect Sikhs across the globe today. They also discuss the latest music news and get into a riveting debate over whether washing lines are still a thing…
Halima chats to Ahsan-Elahi and Dhruva from Dialled In about the organisation, the workshops they’ve been hosting this week, and their event in Manchester on 20th July (get your tickets now!)
GVRNZ and Halima reflect on 15 years of the chart-topping hit 'Down' by Jay Sean, and the boundaries the artist crossed as a South Asian in the global music industry...
GVRNZ and Halima discuss the pros and cons of the viral “All Eyes On Rafah” image, and the idea of performative activism. As the official election period begins in the UK, they also delve into the last minute changes regarding Labour’s candidates, including the reinstatement of Dianne Abbott and the removal of Faiza Shaheen…
GVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss this week’s news of an upcoming UK snap general election and the ICC’s issuing of arrest warrants for Israeli leaders in light of the ongoing Palestinian genocide. They also give their thoughts on ZAYN’s new album, as well as THAT viral video of a woman coming first in a race. Finally, GVRNZ finishes the episode with an interview with Supermann On Da Beat about his latest EP ‘Breathe’ which sees him behind the mic for the first time, and his recent BBC mini documentary ‘Supermann of Scottish Hip-Hop’.
GVRNZ and Halima delve into another busy week on Bad Vibes Island, including Rishi Sunak’s annihilation by Judi Love on Loose Women, King Charles’ new portrait and more. They also look over to India where PM Modi has recently denied any form of discrimination against Muslims, despite referring to them as “infiltrators” in a speech last month. Finally, as wedding season fast approaches, we’ll be debating whether or not kids should be invited.
GVRNZ, Halima and Simran look back over the good and the bad of this year’s Met Gala looks, and debate whether South Asian designers actually need Western validation for their work. They then delve into the stark dystopian contrast between attention on the Met compared to the latest developments in Palestine, as Israel encroaches on Rafah. To finish the episode, GVRNZ chats to Indian-American artist VJDAMUSICMAN about his new album ‘Mind-Altering Substance’.
GVRNZ and Halima delve into an eventful week for Bad Vibes Island, including detaining of individuals to deport to Rwanda, Boris Johnson being caught out by his own voting rules, the many failed openings of the Co-op Arena in Manchester, the Hainault knife attack and more...
GVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss the latest news and trending topics, including the Keyboard Letters trend on Twitter, footballer Declan Rice's partner Lauren Freyer deleting her Instagram posts following online abuse, the UK passing a new Rwanda Bill, Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction being overturned, the latest Man vs Bear TikTok trend, and more...
GVRNZ and Simran look back over the year so far, whilst Halima joins to delve into a recent high court ruling which allowed a London school to continue its ban on prayer rituals, despite protest from Muslim students.
GVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss Channel 4's new documentary, Defiance: Fighting The Far Right, and how the history of British South Asians' fight back against fascism is often overlooked. They also delve into the latest controversy surrounding the Eurovision Song Contest given Israel's participation, including pressure for artists / fans to boycott the event.
GVRNZ, Simran and Halima are back, with the former two having returned from their travels abroad. They discuss their respective holidays, before delving into recent news and trending topics, including Manchester being labelled the UK's rudest city, AP Dhillon and Stormzy collaborating, and the latest on Palestine. GVRNZ concludes the episode with an interview with Kapil Seshasayee, discussing his comeback single 'One Myna' and what he's been up to over the past year since the release of his album, 'Laal'.
Flashing back to Valentine's Day, GVRNZ and Simran present to you the entirety of our Agony Aunty Love Edition recording...
GVRNZ, Halima & Simran have one of their most chaotic episodes to date, discussing the topics of swearing, menstrual cycles and would you rather...
Halima reflects on the first week of Ramadan, before she and GVRNZ delve into the latest happenings on Bad Vibes Island, including horrific misogynoir subjected towards Diane Abbott, and new UK definitions of extremism. GVRNZ then chats to director Waheed Iqbal and lead cast members Ali Arshad and Hamza Medley of new film 'Of God's Men' which is set to make its debut at Manchester Film Festival on March 23rd 2024.
GVRNZ, Halima and Simran are all back for the first time in 2024! They discuss Simran's recent trip to Berlin, including meeting James Blake, and recent incidents in South Asia, including an "All-White" party by Russian/Ukrainian refugees in Sri Lanka, and the sexual assault of a travelling couple in India. GVRNZ then chats to The Traitors Season 2 contestant Ash Bibi about her time on the show, what it's been like to navigate the media industry as a South Asian woman and more...
Halima is back! She and GVRNZ chat about her travels, as well as the latest happenings on Bad Vibes Island, including the Glasgow Willy Wonka Experience, Kate Middleton's disappearance, and Rishi Sunak's response to George Galloway's by-election victory. They also cover the latest from Palestine. Later on, GVRNZ catches up with North London's Nikhil in light of his new release 'See The Patterns', the first under his new name.
GVRNZ and Simran start today's episode by paying tribute to the late Sam Malik, a hugely respected figure in the Manchester/UK music scene. They then discuss Simran's upcoming trip to Berlin and experimenting with fashion, break down the latest on the Indian Farmer Protests, and reflect on why there's a culture of car racing amongst young British-Asian men. The episode concludes with an interview with Milton Keynes' Saloni on the success of 'Nee Gundellounna', her new track 'Without You', and what's to come...
GVRNZ & Simran discuss the latest news and trending topics, including a British-Asian teenager taking 28 A-Levels, the UK Home Office planning to pay TikTokkers to promote their 'Stop The Boats' campaign, the latest Indian Farmer protests, and the most recent happenings in Palestine.
Later, GVRNZ chats to Switzerland-based talent Argyle & Naveni about their recent collaboration 'For The Night' and their experience as mixed-race South-Asian artists.
GVRNZ and Simran discuss various Valentine's debates, including what gives them the ick, and what actually constitutes as cheating in a relationship. On this week's segment of Bad Vibes Island, Rishi Sunak dominates the scene, via his bet made with Piers Morgan regarding deportation flights, and his transphobic jibe made in the presence of the late Brianna Ghey's mother.
GVRNZ is joined live in the studio with Manchester born artist & content creator HUMZ. They discuss HUMZ' journey so far, including him turning his life around after reaching his lowest point, what led him to start making music and social content, and how he plans to change the world. The duo also delve into HUMZ' recently released debut single 'Too Late' and how the track is a product of his life experiences.
GVRNZ and Simran cover recent trending news and topics, including drama over Oscars nominations, the UK potentially introducing army conscription, and the consecration of the Ram Mandir in India. They also discuss the latest on Palestine, including the ICJ and their rulings regarding South Africa’s genocide case against Israel.
GVRNZ and Simran cover the latest music news, including Zayn releasing a song where he sings in Urdu, and Ariana Grande returning with ‘yes, and?’. We also touch on the most recent events concerning Palestine, including UK/US strikes on the Yemeni Houthi Rebels, and South Africa now coming for the West for complicity in Israel’s genocide…
GVRNZ and Simran cover multiple recent examples of celebs needing better PR, including the Golden Globes, Drake co-signing Octavian, and Skepta’s latest artwork. Bad Vibes Island is back, with a focus on the Post Office scandal and the Anti-Boycott Bill. Also, Halima tunes in all the way from Bangladesh to give us the lowdown on their recent general election, as well as the latest on South Africa’s ICJ genocide case brought against Israel…
GVRNZ and Simran chat all things new years, as well as the latest trending topics such as Saltburn and the release of Gypsy Rose Blanchard from prison.
GVRNZ later chats to Freezy, who returns to the studio in light of his new release 'Flying Out'.
In the last episode of 2023, GVRNZ and Halima chat about Bangladeshi Victory Day, travelling, and the latest from Palestine.
In the latter part of the recording, they're joined by Manchester's very own Luqy, Joash and Kami Kane to chat about their new single 'Takdah Javah'.
GVRNZ and Halima reflect on a record week of Bad Vibes Island, including new proposed legislation regarding spousal visas and the latest in Rishi Sunak's Rwanda campaign. They also discuss the latest events in Palestine.
GVRNZ is then joined live in the studio by Nottingham talent Zed and SoulKaanu to discuss the new joint EP 'Party At Mine' and more...
GVRNZ, Halima and Simran reflect and reminisce on the past three years of Mango Masala...
GVRNZ, Simran and Halima are back live in the studio, discussing the latest trending topics and news, including Thanksgiving and practicing gratitude, the British public's reaction to Nella Rose on I'm A Celebrity, and the censorship of those who voice any public support for the Palestinian people.
GVRNZ kicks off the episode by chatting to Australian talent Jarrod Jeremiah about his latest single, 'London in June', how it came about and his musical journey so far...
GVRNZ and Halima then delve into the latest happenings between the UK and Palestine, including the ceasefire vote, Suella Braverman’s sacking, the Armistice Day march and more...
Finally, we finish the episode by offering some brief context on what’s going on in both the Democratic Republic of Congo and Sudan…
GVRNZ, Halima and Simran start off the episode by discussing the ongoing situation in Palestine, including how we must not disregard the lives of Palestinian men, the controversy surrounding the March for Palestine taking place on Remembrance Day, and breaking down the difference in opinion behind the Palestinian liberation chant “from the river to the sea”.
GVRNZ then interviews poet Nasha Solim in light of her debut literary release 'The Shadow of my Ancestral Tree', a collection of poetry speaking of the experiences of young women, particularly those of immigrant parents.
We finish the episode with an interview with Manchester-based talent Daniyaal Omar, chating about his latest single ‘Honest’, his musical journey so far and what he’s got planned for 2024 and beyond...
GVRNZ, Halima and Simran catch up on their week so far, before delving into the latest findings from the ongoing UK Covid-19 inquiry. The rest of the episode is spent discussing the ongoing situation in regards to Palestine, including the multiple bombings of Jabalia refugee camp, and the weaponisation of anti-semitism in order to quash those in favour of Palestinian liberation.
GVRNZ, Halima and Simran reunite live in the studio, the day after attending the 2023 Asian Media Awards, where they were nominated for Best Radio Show. As well as reflecting on the night before, they also discuss Simran and Halima's recent travelling experiences and THAT trending Amsterdam story... Also, the girls finally give GVRNZ his long overdue British Citizenship Test. The episode ends with an update on the ongoing violence in Palestine.
*PLEASE NOTE THIS EPISODE WAS PRE-RECORDED ON WEDNESDAY 18TH OCTOBER AND AS SUCH, VARIOUS DEVELOPMENTS CONCERNING ISRAEL-PALESTINE MIGHT HAVE OCCURRED* GVRNZ and Halima cover the latest developments from 14th-18th October in the Israel-Gaza war. At the end of the episode, GVRNZ and Simran discuss the topic of celebrities oversharing personal information pertaining to relationships, in light of revelations from Jada Pinkett-Smith and Britney Spears.
After starting with a catch up and discussing the topic of using religious language in a colloquial setting, GVRNZ and Halima dedicate the rest of the episode to the events currently unfolding in Western Asia. They offer a historical recount and context of Israel's creation and its relations with Palestine, some fact-checking in regards to events on the ground both within the past week and the entire duration of Israeli occupation, and their own reflections on the current situation to conclude.
GVRNZ and Halima open the episode by chatting about the oncoming winter weather and how SAD affects the latter. They then highlight the killing of respected Bristolian, Hubert Brown, who lost his life in what police are treating a racist attack. Finally, in light of recent comments made by Ethan Payne of the Sidemen, the duo discuss whether there should ever be an obligation to take your partner's last name after marriage.
GVRNZ, Halima and Simran are joined once again by Martyn Ewoma of Sludge Magazine. They discuss the past week's events on Bad Vibes Island, including rife misogyny (Laurence Fox and Dan Wooton's comments on GB News and the killing of Elianne Andam), Suella Bravermans claims that being gay or a woman should not be enough to claim asylum in the UK and that multiculturalism has "failed", and the North-South divide in relation to transport.
GVRNZ, Halima and Simran delve into the latest trending topics, including the allegations against Russel Brand, Halle Berry and Drake’s fall-out, and how often they think about the Roman Empire…
Later, GVRNZ chats to Nadeem Ullah about his up-and-coming collective ‘Coalition’, the rise of Canadian South Asian talent and more.
GVRNZ chats to multi-talented creative Jason Patel about his latest endeavours, including his latest single and visuals 'Choclafied', and lead role in the independent feature film 'Unicorns' alongside Ben Hardy. Also, after a two year break since they last spoke, GVRNZ catches up with Blitzkrieg to discuss new music, the Canadian scene, and his latest single 'Stay With You'.
GVRNZ and Halima are joined live in the studio by Nisaa Ali of 'We Are Survivors', a Manchester-based organisation supporting male survivors of sexual abuse. They discuss the stigma surrounding male survivors of sexual violence and why it’s especially important for South Asian communities to talk about this issue and recognise it as a crime.If you are affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, feel free to reach out:24hr helpline - 808 800 5005We Are Survivors - 0161 236 2182GVRNZ and Halima then discuss other trending topics from the week, including bad (chaotic) vibes island (escaped prisoners and crumbling schools) and India's potential name change.
GVRNZ and Simran discuss the latest news and trending topics, including the latest bank holiday, the apparent rekindling of Stormzy and Maya Jama's relationship, Miguel's recent extreme promotional antics, and the drama that's occurred in the aftermath of the Women's World Cup.
In light of India’s success in becoming the first country to land on the south side of the Moon, GVRNZ and Simran talk all things space and whether they'd ever go if given the chance. They delve into a recently unearthed scandal whereby Punjabi women in the UK were subject to non-consensual radioactive poisoning in the 1960s, under the guise of receiving medical treatment…
Following Simran's second time seeing The Weeknd in the space of two months, her and GVRNZ discuss which artists they would consider doing such for. They also delve into a debate surrounding the ethics and practicality of pre-nups, in light of Britney Spears' pending divorce from her husband, Sam Asghari.
GVRNZ and Simran discuss the latest trending topics and news, including the Bibby Stockholm barge, Lizzo and Ariana Grande controversy, 50 years of hip-hop and more...
In honour of Barbenheimer, GVRNZ and Halima give their reviews on both The Barbie Movie and Oppenheimer. They also discuss the ongoing writers strike, Doja Cat's fallout with her fans, and The 1975's Matty Healy's most recent antics in Malaysia.
We continue recapping various trending topics from the past couple of months, including Just Stop Oil, the Titanic Sub, Threads and more…
After a two month hiatus whilst GVRNZ celebrated his wedding and honeymoon, the gang are back and ready to recap what they've missed!Topics covered in this week's episode include The Weeknd, concert etiquette, Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson, and Colleen Ballinger...
GVRNZ and Simran delve into the latest news, new developments in tech & AI, the recent TikTok British-American discourse over Chinese takeaways, and the Met Gala…
GVRNZ and Simran delve into the topic of British drinking culture, reflecting on their own personal experiences with alcohol to the present day.After a very PG-13 Agony Aunt, GVRNZ then chats to artist Deelite about his musical career so far and involvement in charity work.
GVRNZ and Halima delve into the latest news from the past week, including South Asian representation at Coachella 2023, Rishi's proposal that everyone learn maths until they're 18, and a surge in AI-generated music.
We open up this week's episode with Agony Aunty, which hits a bit too close to home for GVRNZ...Halima then recounts her recent Umrah experience, giving advice for any Muslims thinking of going to Saudi Arabia for pilgrimage.GVRNZ & Halima then delve into a number of recent new topics, including the untimely passing of S Club 7's Paul Cattermole, Ariana Grande's TikTok addressing body image, and this weeks Bad Vibes Island; the salting of a vegetable garden used by a less-able lady to help feed the needy...Halima rounds off the episode with a chat with Manchester's own Nasima Bee. Nasima is a performance poet, producer and creative practitioner. She’s a trustee for Manchester’s Young Identity, a collective of poets, dancers and musicians. She uses art as a means of activism and her work is an exploration of loss, a celebration of femininity and an observance of the world.
GVRNZ and Simran discuss a number of events that occurred in the UK during the past week that serve to effectively normalise racism towards South Asians, including the use of the P-word by KSI during a Sidemen YouTube video, and Home Secretary Suella Braverman’s consistent name-dropping of Pakistani men whilst discussing the issue of child grooming.This week on Agony Aunty, someone's partner makes an error with their "hall-pass"...Finally, GVRNZ chats to London's bhxlu about his latest single 'Wild', how rock was an early influence for him before he entered dark R&B, how relationships impact his creativity, and more...
Halima kicks off today's episode by reflecting on the holy month of Ramadan, and what it means to her as a practicing Muslim. This week's Agony Aunt then aims to assist someone with feelings of low self-esteem...For the second half of the episode, GVRNZ chats to creative Rumel about his journey so far and passion for South Asian music. They focus mainly on his most recent feat, having been responsible for facilitating the Urban Desi remix of Rotimi's 'Make You Say', featuring Mumzy Stranger and DJ LYAN.
GVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss the latest news from the past week, including the release of the Casey Report, which found London's Metropolitan police force to be institutionally racist, homophobic and misogynistic, and internet blackouts and mass arrests of protestors in Punjab as police search for Waris Punjab De's Amritpal Singh.This week on Agony Aunty, the group offer advice to a "friend" in a moral dilemma, and to round off the episode, GVRNZ chats to Zar about his debut EP 'Practice Makes Miracles'.
GVRNZ and Halima discuss the latest news, including RRR becoming the first South Asian film to win 'Best Original Song' at the Oscars with Naatu Naatu, the Winter Love Island final, and a fire that occurred at an overcrowded flat in London. They also delve into the topic of working overtime, and today's Agony Aunty segment concerns cheese...
GVRNZ and Halima delve into the origins and meaning of International Women's Day. This week on Agony Aunty, one of our listeners is in a juicy situation involving a Masi...
To round things off, Bad Vibes Island this week revolves around the Tory's newly proposed Illegal Migration Bill, and the ensuing controversy from it.
GVRNZ and Halima discuss the latest on Bad Vibes Island, including new government COVID leaks and the outcome of the Stephen Bear trial.
We also kickstart our brand new segment ‘Agony Aunty’ - today answering a listener's problem about resilience in dating as a young adult.
GVRNZ rounds off the episode with a chat with Australian artist Jordane on her latest single ‘Is It Wrong?’, the Australian diaspora and music scene, her musical journey so far and more.
GVRNZ and Halima catch up on her latest chaotic family excursions to Belgium and Luxembourg, before delving into the proud Bangladeshi origins of International Mother Language Day, and how such is sadly quite ironic given their government's recent continued suppression of cultural identity. They also discuss recent tragic events in the UK, and how we got to the political climate we're currently experiencing.
Halima rounds of the episode with a chat with Mos Hannan, a British-Bangladeshi film-maker whose recent work includes a documentary on Mok Rahman, the UK’s first British-Bangladeshi MMA fighter.
GVRNZ chats to actress Priyasasha Kumari, best known for her role as Samia in the new series of Waterloo Road. They delve into her time on the show, the importance of representation without giving in to stereotypes, pursuing acting as a career and more...
GVRNZ and Simran give their own detailed breakdown of the 2023 GRAMMY awards, including their takes on whether each win was deserved.
Later, GVRNZ is joined live in the studio by Silverfinger Singh, to discuss his latest single 'Realign' with Winachi, his music journey so far and more...
GVRNZ and Simran give their thoughts on the recently revealed Parklife 2023 line up, before delving into a recent video released by the Home Office, regarding the Public Order Bill.
GVRNZ and Halima catch up and exchange stories, including how Halima's sister had beef with her 40 year old work colleague, and how GVRNZ' sister caught her flatmate stealing her food.
They then delve into more serious new topics from the past week, discussing the recent news that two hundred refugee children have gone missing from government run UK hotels in the past year and a half. They also cover how Ukrainian refugees in the UK have complained that their refuge is too diverse, and the recent shooting of Tyre Nichols in America.
The episode is rounded off with a game of friend or foe, asking whether the two would be friends with Harry Potter in real life...
GVRNZ, Halima & Simran chat about the recent happenings in Great Britain (AKA Bad Vibes Island), including:
- Home Secretary Suella Braverman's run-in with a Holocaust survivor
- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's advocating of increasing police powers in the same week that the Metropolitan Police Force revealed embarrassing statistics regarding sexual assault including its own members
- The UK Government's blocking of the Scottish Gender Recognition Reform Bill.
We end the episode by catching up with Midlands-based underground electronic collective PNGA about their journey so far.
GVRNZ and Simran are reunited with Halima, who recounts some of her mad family stories from the holiday break. They also delve into the recently announced Coachella line up, featuring a number of South Asian artists, and the release of Prince Harry's autobiography, 'Spare'.
The episode is rounded off by GVRNZ chatting to artist RIYA about her journey so far, her latest single 'Permission' and its feature in Rolling Stone India, and what she has planned for the future.
GVRNZ welcomes in the new year by challenging Simran to a Big Fat Quiz of 2022. They also delve into the recent news that for the new series of Love Island, islanders will have to freeze their socials whilst in the villa.
Later, GVRNZ chats to Scottish artist Kapil Seshasayee about his most recent album 'Laal', its influences and themes, his artistry, and the new remix of his track '370' by Daytimers' Zar.
Halima converses with content creator Maz Ullah about how she got into her career, fashion, YouTube vlogging, cancel culture, mental health, and being a Muslim woman in an online space.
We round off the episode with Simran and GVRNZ joining as they reflect on 2022 and set out their goals for 2023 in the final talking segment of the year!
GVRNZ, Halima & Simran discuss the recent trend of using AI to create digital art. Simran also tells all about her night out at Fred again.. and Halima finally gives us the low down on her summer travel stories.
GVRNZ, Halima and Simran come together in the studio to celebrate Mango Masala's 2nd birthday! As well as reflecting on their journey so far, the trio also discuss the results of the 2021 British Census, music from the past year, and Halima's uncle's attempts to get her married...
GVRNZ and Halima discuss the latest events on Bad Vibes Island, including Matt Hancock making it to the final 4 of I'm a Celeb, and Keir Starmer's recent antics. They then delve into the controversy surrounding the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Finally, GVRNZ is joined in the studio by DJ Has and Elilee to talk about their upcoming event; Ravers For Foodbanks.
GVRNZ and Simran are joined by Nila Varman of award-winning radio show/podcast 'The Nila Extract.' They discuss the show, the importance of normalising taboos, and how their personal experiences have shaped the media they produce.
GVRNZ, Halima and Simran come together to discuss Asda's latest Christmas advert (featuring Simran representation and Buddy the Elf). They also delve into some recent project drops, including that of Fred again.., AP Dhillon and Drake.
GVRNZ then chats to London-based artist Andrea Kristin, who's just dropped her debut album 'Brown Kohinoor'. As well as breaking down the project, they talk about her influences and musical journey so far.
Finally, photographer/videographer Nakaash joins GVRNZ to discuss how he made moves in the creative industry, and offer some helpful advice for anyone wishing to follow in his footsteps.
GVRNZ and Halima delve into the latest happening in pop culture, including Drake's hit at Megan thee Stallion in his new album with 21 Savage, Rihanna's hosting of Johnny Depp as part of Savage x Fenty, and Elon Musk's official take over of Twitter.
They then kick off a new segment called 'Bad Vibes Island' where each week we'll cover the latest (political) happenings in the UK. This week, the topics of discussion are Matt Hancock's confirmed appearance on I'm A Celebrity, and the worsening of Britain's treatment of migrants.
GVRNZ, Halima and Simran are reunited back in live in the studio, the night after the Asian Media Awards, for which they received a nomination for Best Radio Show. They reflect on their night, as well as recent trending topics including Andrew Tate's conversion to Islam, Rishi Sunak's appointment as British Prime Minister, and Halloween.
GVRNZ, Halima and Simran celebrate Simran's birthday by delving into the latest political drama as Liz Truss resigns as British PM. They then get into all things music, with a focus on albums...
GVRNZ chats with London creative Nikhil Beats on his second EP 'Earthly Desires Lead to Enlightenment', and viral sensation AJWAVY on his debut single 'Desi Bop'.
Simran joins GVRNZ, having finally completed her masters! They discuss how weird of a month September 2022 was, as well as delving into a recent viral clip from Steven Bartlett's 'Diary of a CEO' podcast, in which he claimed that Gen Z lack resilience. Finally, they debate the adverse effects of social media face filters over the past decade.
Halima chats with Sports Journalist Um-E-Aymen Babar about her career so far. Coincidentally, both Halima and Aymen did the Modern South Asian Studies MPhil at Cambridge, so they also reflect and compare their experiences at the university. They round off the episode with a break down of the latest happenings in Iran, in light of the unlawful killing of Mahsa Amini, as well as discussing the concept of hijab policing.
Halima is joined by Khadeem, who we first met on the streets of Rusholme on Eid back in Summer. Selling his sweets to raise money for charity, he was set to go on deployment to Lebanon in the following days, at just nine years of age. A few months later, we now have another incredibly inspiring chat with him about his experience on deployment, his fundraising activities and life as a young Muslim.
GVRNZ and Halima catch up on their personal lives - Halima's back for good from her summer holidays and she's not happy about it! Meanwhile, GVRNZ is home alone whilst his fiancé shops in India for their wedding. They then delve into a recent report from the Institute of Race Relations, which found that Muslims in the UK are being treated as "second-class" citizens. Finally, GVRNZ rounds off the episode with a chat with renowned producer Rimshox, who's just dropped his debut single as an artist 'Aghoon Lago', featuring Bilal Shahid, TRXBL and Shibu.
GVRNZ and Halima chat to Derby-based creative and photographer Martyn Ewoma, AKA editor-in-chief of Sludge Mag, an online publication focusing on "making politics palatable". Having recently surpassed 25k followers and launched their own membership scheme, Martyn joins us to discuss the past, present and future of Sludge Mag and the ever-growing importance of independent media.
GVRNZ chats to London-based photographer/creative Mathushaa Sagthidas on her latest project 'NOT JUST BROWN, NOT JUST INDIAN'. 'NOT JUST BROWN, NOT JUST INDIAN' focuses on the lived experiences and beauty of some really incredible South Asian women as well celebrations, traditions and history of south Asian countries from a female perspective.
75 years following the British partition of India, GVRNZ and Simran reflect on its legacy and lasting effects on the motherland(s) and diaspora, 3/4 of a century later.
Either side of this, they also delve into wedding talk, botched veneers procedures, and sexist expectations when meeting your partner's family for the first time...
In commemoration of South Asian Heritage month, GVRNZ, Simran & Halima delve into the different ways to embrace culture, discuss why policing people's brownness is problematic, and predict what the future holds for the South Asian diaspora.
GVRNZ and Halima are joined live in the studio by the latter's relatives from across the pond. They delve into their experiences as Bangladeshi-Americans and discuss the main differences, similarities, pros and cons of the US Desi diasporic experience compared to that in the UK.
To round the episode off, GVRNZ chats to the Midlands' DJ Gillz who's just dropped his debut single 'Aspire', featuring Robin Bedi.
GVRNZ, Halima and Simran come together in advance of what are set to potentially be some of the hottest days in British history. They discuss the ongoing economic crisis, protests and palace storming in Sri Lanka, as well as the fallacy of ethnic representation in regards to the Tory leadership contest.
GVRNZ then catches up with Aaron AK to discuss all things music, before rounding off the episode with a chat with Faz Barber about his role as a board member for Manchester International Festival.
GVRNZ and Simran chat about the latest in news and pop culture, including Boris Johnson's resignation, Love Island, and beef between Stranger Things' Noah Schnapp and Doja Cat.
GVRNZ also chats with North London's Gloryuss about his new album 'Natanavā'.
GVRNZ and Halima kick off the episode by giving their thoughts on the latest instalment of 'Stranger Things'.
They're then joined by Josephine Ewoma to delve into the recent devastating floods in Sylhet, Bangladesh, and how the climate crisis and colonialism are strongly linked.
In the latter half of the episode, GVRNZ and Simran discuss the latest news and events, including Glastonbury 2022.
In the first half of the episode, photographer/writer Martyn Ewoma returns to chat with GVRNZ and Halima about how Britain's hostile border policy (most recently seen with attempted deportations of asylum seekers to Rwanda) isn't something of a surprise.
In the second half of the episode, GVRNZ and Simran chat with DJ Joy To The World about DJing, pride, being a female creative, radio production, being LGBTQ+ in the South Asian community and more.
Halima tells GVRNZ all about her recent excursions around South Eastern Europe. They also delve into hotel horror stories, the current nightmare surrounding getting a passport in the UK, age gaps in relationships, and recent events in UK politics.
In light of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee, GVRNZ and Simran discuss whether or not it's something to be celebrated. They also delve into the deaths of Sidhu Moose Wala and KK, Liam Payne's big mouthing on Logal Paul's podcast, Swedengate on social media, and the upcoming series of Love Island.
As they enter their mid/late 20s, GVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss whether they're getting old. They also delve into what festivals they have coming up this summer.
GVRNZ & Simran catch up on the latest in their personal lives and pop culture, including the birth of Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's baby, the Wagatha Christie trial and Amber Heard v Johnny Depp. They then delve into two racially motived attacks which occurred within the past week; the Buffalo supermarket shooting in America and the recent beating of an 11 year old school boy in Wales that resulted in him having to have his finger amputated.
GVRNZ then chats to Southall's Junaid Malik about his new single 'Pyar Tenu Karan', his musical journey so far and what the future holds for him...
In honour of mental health awareness week month, GVRNZ is joined by Wolverhampton's DJ Bhavin to discuss the importance of being open and honest with one another about mental health, especially within the South Asian community.
GVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss Eid al-Fitr, cancel culture, and the recent leaked documents which suggest the US Supreme Court will overturn Roe v Wade, potentially banning abortions in up to 22 states. GVRNZ also chats to writer/photographer Martyn Ewoma in more detail about the ramifications of Elon Musk's desire to bring back "free speech" on Twitter.
GVRNZ and Halima delve into the news of the past week, including:
- Elon Musk buying Twitter in the name of "free speech"
- DJ Tim Westwood facing allegations of sexual harassment
- MP Neil Parish being suspended from the Conservative Party for watching pornography in the House of Commons
GVRNZ, Halima and Simran get patriotic as they commemorate St. George's Day with discussions surrounding national pride, the nationality and borders bill and citizenship. They also delve into the murder of Stephen Lawrence, and its continued significance 29 years on.
GVRNZ chats to activist/advocate and strategist Prisha Bathia about her recent work with Vatika UK as part of their #BeVisible campaign.
He's then joined by Halima and Simran as they delve into recent news topics, including Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor's wedding, the recent exclusion of trans people from a UK LGBTQ+ conversion therapy ban, Priti Patel facilitating the deportion of UK asylum seekers to Rwanda, the attempted deportation of a Black British 17 year old, and Israeli forces attacking Al-Aqsa mosque during Ramadan (again).
They finish off the episode by commemorating 20 years of the iconic film, 'Bend It Like Beckham'.
GVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss a range of topics, including:
- Unwarranted advances on social media
- Keir Starmer's recent declaration that he believes Israel is not an apartheid state, contrary to Amnesty International's recent report
- The aftermath of the Oscars and the GRAMMYs
GVRNZ chats to Tamil-American artist Praveen Gunendran about his first major project 'Arivu', featuring the likes of S.A.M, Pritt and Vinnin.
GVRNZ and Halima then discuss the latest news, including the outcome of the partygate fines, and recent research which has shown a link between genetic pre-deposition in South Asians to put on weight and their ancestors suffering famine at the hands of colonialism.
They're then joined by Punk-Poet Jay Mitra who discusses their craft, teaching, accessibility and more....
GVRNZ chats to writer and photographer Martyn about the Royal Family's recent visit to Jamaica during their Caribbean tour which didn't go entirely to plan...
Later he's joined by Kami Kane to discuss his latest single with Luqy, 'Maa Tere Jeya (Live Version)', released in honour of Mother's Day.
GVRNZ and Simran start off the episode by celebrating the good weather and summer approaching after what's felt like the longest winter. They also delve into examples of things that shouldn't work together, but miraculously do...
They then discuss the horrific case of Child Q that's come to light recently, in which a 15 year old girl was strip searched at school by Metropolitan Police after they incorrectly suspected her of being in possession of cannabis. As part of this discussion we cover the common adultification of black girls, by which they are often wrongly seen as being less innocent than their white counterparts from a young age.
We're then joined by local poet and performer Zainab Imran who tells us about their craft, identity, inspiration and more. She also delivers a performance of one of her pieces.
We end the episode with coverage of the upholding of a headscarf ban in Southern India, due to a ruling that wearing such is not "essential" to Islam.
GVRNZ chats with Ms damnshestamil herself, Priya Ragu, about her latest single 'Illuminous' and musical journey so far.
Halima & Simran then join him to engage in a debate that's been doing the rounds on social media recently - are there more doors or wheels in the world? On a more serious note, the trio then discuss International Women's Day and the importance of intersectional feminism.
GVRNZ rounds off the episode with a chat with Liverpool's RVHEEM, who's back with a brand new single 'For You'.
GVRNZ and Halima break down the latest on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, including the racist treatment of non-white refugees. They're later joined by AminaB a spoken-word artist based in Manchester, and local up-and-coming rapper K2 Cruddy.
GVRNZ catches with Rayners Lane's own S.A.M on his latest single 'Cha Cha' and how he's found his true sound going into the rest of 2022.
Halima and Simran then join the chat, firstly covering one of the many reasons why (in our opinion) living in the North > the South. Today's topic; house prices.
Finally, the group delve into the topic of growth in regards to both romantic and platonic relationships.
GVRNZ and Simran delve into all the latest news from the past week, including the Super Bowl, Prince Andrew paying off Virginia Giuffre (via the Queen), Angela Rayner's "shoot first, ask questions later" policy on terrorism, and Sha'Carri Richardson's allegations of double standards after Kamila Valieva was allowed to compete in the Winter Olympics, despite failing her doping test.
GVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss recent news highlights, including Kurt Zouma's animal abuse and Met Commissioner Cressida Dick's resignation. GVRNZ then catches up with Toronto's inFuze to chat about their latest single 'Kadhal Kandraavi'.
GVRNZ and Halima delve into the recent announcement that the cap for electricity prices is set to rise by 54% in a few months time. In light of this, they then discuss their hypothetical plans for how they plan to leave the UK... Later on in the episode, GVRNZ catches up with Mango Masala's 'One To Watch In 2022', Namxn, to break down his debut EP 'Flight No. 6'.
Simran interviews local duo Emfour x Kenno, talking about their most recent release 'SVR' and what they have planned for 2022. GVRNZ and Halima then join to discuss all things travel, and the recent announcement that all COVID restrictions are set to be dropped on March 24th 2022.
London's Supriya joins GVRNZ to chat about her latest single 'No Lie', as well as how she's been killing it in the industry from such a young age. As COVID restrictions are set to ease, Halima then joins GVRNZ to discuss the impact of lockdown on Muslims, with particular consideration of the Muslim Census' report from last year. The two then cover Bury South MP Christian Wakeford's defection from Tory to Labour earlier in the week, and consider whether one can truly shift their political compass so drastically. We round off the episode with a discussion about pets and whether we'd be up for getting any in the future.
Kamiikaze chats to GVRNZ about working with Azra Jehan on his latest single 'Mutiyar'. Halima and Simran later join him to discuss the latest developments in regards to 'partygate' and Boris Johnson's potential resignation. The three round off the episode with their recommendations on how to stay positive this Blue Monday.
In our first episode of 2022, GVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss their resolutions for the new year, as well as what plans and aspirations they have for the show. They also delve into Molly-Mae's recent viral comments on Steve Bartlett's 'The Diary of a CEO' podcast, as well as The Weeknd's new album, 'Dawn FM'.
In our final episode of 2021/the first season, Manchester's Joash joins GVRNZ to break down his debut EP 'Summer's Over'.
In a very 0161-centric episode, we're joined by three sets of Manchester creatives to discuss their craft. First up, Halima catches up with legends Metz N Trix to discuss their latest single 'Shaadi Kar' and their recent feature in Ministry of Sound's 'The Birth of Punjabi Garage'. GVRNZ then chats to Sam Malik about his work with young Manchester creatives and the inevitable impending rise of the Manchester British-Asian scene. Finally, Medley joins GVRNZ in the studio to chat about his journey as an independent artist so far, and what it's like navigating the music and acting industries as a South Asian individual.
GVRNZ, Halima and Simran are all back live in the studio to celebrate one year of mango masala! They reflect on their favourite moments of the past year, and test each other with their own 'how well do you know me' quizzes.
In our most jam-packed episode yet, we talk to:
- Illatek & Sann Rao on their new single 'Yesterday'
- Chloe Bodur on her second EP 'MAVI'
- Tank on his new track 'LG Da Round' featuring Amar Arshi and Ishmeet Narula
- Manchester's Kami Kane, Joash and DadaFlow on their new collaboration 'Munde Lit' also featuring Luqy and Freezy
GVRNZ, Halima & Simran delve into the topic of mental health in light of Movember, focusing particularly on that of men. Simran chats to Shuranjeet from Taraki, an organisation that works with Punjabi communities to reshape approaches to mental health. GVRNZ catches up with Mo Khan, to chat about his debut single 'Body' featuring Bilal Shahid & Shaker the Baker. The group rejoin at the end of the episode to talk about the recent tragedy at Astroworld Festival.
GVRNZ, Halima & Simran are joined by Fam Islam of Odbhut Queer Bangla to talk about the importance of intersectional spaces.
GVRNZ and Simran discuss the latest news, including the rise in spiking in club settings, Insulate Britain protests, and Halloween 2021...
GVRNZ and Halima are joined by Mayanka (AKA Mrs GVRNZ) in light of their recent engagement. Also featuring Silverfinger Singh and Tasia Sky talking on their new single, 'Touch The Sky'.
GVRNZ, Halima & Simran discuss the latest news and entertainment, including South Korean series 'Squid Game', Jesy Nelson's launching of her solo career, and Matt Hancock's new job...
GVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss the Met Police's recent advice for the public if they don't trust a police officer placing them under arrest, which includes running away or flagging down a bus. This advice follows recent developments in the case of the murder of Sarah Everard, which was committed by serving police officer Wayne Couzens, after arresting Everard under the false pretence of breaking COVID restrictions.
GVRNZ, Halima and Simran are joined by Shaz, whose debut EP 'The Car Ride Home' is due soon...
GVRNZ, Halima & Simran are joined by Pelumi Fatayo of Creation Foundation, who discusses why they feel it's so important to create socially conscious content...
GVRNZ and Simran highlight the two decade anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, and discuss the tragedy's aftermath and subsequent rise in hate crime.
KARISHMUA then talks to Simran about make up, influencing and being a small business owner. She also reveals exactly what happened in her recent exchange with Love Island's Priya Gopaldas, whereby she declined hiring Karishma to do her make-up after expecting that she'd do it for free...
GVRNZ, Halima & Simran are joined by hip-hop artist HB, who delves into his new Black Sun EP, why he loves creating music, and what he has planned for the future...
GVRNZ and Simran discuss the latter's recent attendance of weddings for the first time since pre-COVID. They also break down the Love Island final, and discuss in more depth what life post-lockdown will look like...
In light of the Taliban's recent take over, GVRNZ and Halima delve into the history of Afghanistan, focusing particularly on the region's relationship with the West during the "war on terror" following 9/11.
GVRNZ and Halima delve into the history surrounding the Partition of India, 74 years on...
GVRNZ, Halima and Simran are joined by Dr Rafia Miah of Amar Doctor, an initiative that seeks to raise health awareness amongst Bangladeshi women.
GVRNZ and Halima discuss whether they'd rather live in UAE or the UK, DaBaby's recent homophobic remarks, why billionaires don't donate enough money, and recent stats from Greater Manchester police that suggest institutional racism.
GVRNZ, Halima and Simran are reunited as they discuss whether COVID vaccine passports should be a thing, Dawn Butler's recent removal from Commons, pressure to get married and more...
GVRNZ and Simran discuss the Euros final and the racist backlash England players received following the penalty shootout. They also delve into how Zarah Sultana was told to 'lower her tone' when raising this in Parliament, yet another example of women of colour being falsely accused as being confrontational...
GVRNZ and Simran are joined by Bolton's own Kaspa who talks music, bettering himself, what he has planned for 2021 and more...
In this episode, GVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss the Sha'Carri Richardson's recent ban from the olympics after testing positive for marijuana use. They also delve into the issue of virginity testing in the UK, and the North/South divide.
GVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss Matt Hancock's outed affair, English nationalism, Love Island and more...
At the end of the episode, GVRNZ is joined by Leeds' SilverFinger Singh, who tells all on his new single 'Lioness' and his journey so far...
GVRNZ and Simran are joined by Manchester artist Freezy to discuss his latest single, 'Airforce'.
For the first half of the episode, GVRNZ chats to Canadian artists Blitzkrieg and Yanchan about their latest projects, 'Demo Tapes' and 'The Scarborough Beat Tape', respectively.
For the second half of the episode, he's joined by Halima and Simran as they discuss the recent banning of Ollie Robinson from the England cricket team for past racist and misogynistic tweets. They finish the episode by discussing the recent proposal for a film centring around the Christchurch Massacre from the perspective of Jacinda Arden, and question why it is that Hollywood is so obsessed with Muslims.
GVRNZ and Halima kick off the episode by discussing how Bangladesh has recently been given the status of the economic leader of South Asia. They then delve into the Rohingya Crisis and give a brief overview of its history, how it came about and what you can do to help. It's then acknowledged how we officially entered Pride Month (June) and how the South Asian community still has a long way to go in terms of LGBTQ+ acceptance. They also discuss how Hijras (a third gender) was common place in South Asia until its colonisation by Britain.
In this week's themed episode, GVRNZ, Simran and Halima give their take on all things music. They discuss the industry and where it's lacking, who their favourite artists and albums of all time are, and whether the UK scene will ever match the hype of US music. Throughout the episode, they also give their three "desert island discs", i.e. the three songs they would take with them if they were stranded on a desert island.
GVRNZ and Simran start the episode off by paying their respects to the victims of the Manchester Arena Attack, four years on. They go on to discuss how the event led to a dramatic increase in islamophobia and hate crime in the UK, and how to prevent such from occurring in the future. They then cover how Internet Explorer is being officially retired by Microsoft after 26 years of service, and question whether all apps are destined to die out eventually.
For the second half of the episode, the guys are joined by Faz of Planet Faz, who shares how his podcast is showcasing up-and-coming individuals. He goes on to discuss how manifesting success has got him to where he is today. The group finish the episode with a debate on whether social media activism can ever be worthwhile.
GVRNZ and Simran discuss academic burn out, and whether such is glorified in South Asian cultures. They also cover the recent events in Glasgow, whereby a protest successfully prevented the removal of two residents by immigration enforcement.
The episode culminates with a segment of our recent webinar which covered BAME representation in Physiotherapy. The panel was made up of Chandni-Sabrina Shah BSc MCSP, a physiotherapist and masseuse based in West London, Arnie Putnis (Regional AHP Clinical Fellow HEE), and Indeveer Sanghera, a Physiotherapy student from Vancouver who has studied at the University of Brighton.
GVRNZ, Halima and Simran delve into a number of new topics, starting with the UK local council/mayoral election results. They then discuss the most recent happenings in regards to the Israel-Palestine conflict, and the Tokyo Olympics' recent decision to ban BLM apparel. They finish the show by talking about YouTuber Chunkz' recent decision to quit music as it's haram.
On this week's episode, GVRNZ and Halima delve into a multitude of topics, including Asian Timing, fasting during Ramadan, allegations against PM Boris Johnson, and some men's poor hygiene. We finish with a 00s backwards song challenge.
GVRNZ, Simran and Halima discuss their most recent experiences during the pandemic, including fasting for Ramadan and completing a university degree.
They then discuss the controversy surrounding the Super League, and protesting priorities.
For the second half of the show, they’re joined by Luton’s Rebelyous, who tells all about his recent move to Manchester and what new music we can expect.
GVRNZ and Simran discuss the most recent shootings that have occurred in America, both by police and members of the public. They agree that such is enough to convince them that they would never opt to live there.
The two then discuss a comment made by Bolton boxer Amir Khan whilst appearing on his new reality TV show, 'Meet The Khans', regarding cheating and age.
The episode finishes with an interview Simran conducted with Karenjeet Kaur Bains, the first Sikh Woman to represent Britain in heavy lifting.
Alone in the studio, GVRNZ delves into recent controversial topics, including Prince Phillip's death, Andrew Marr's "Indian bride" comment, and the French hijab ban.
The second half of the episode is a bit more upbeat, as he's joined by H33RA who tells all on his new 6-track EP 'VIRGO'. The "pleasure-centre" record has spawned hits such as 'IN THIS ROOM', 'COMPLICATED' and 'SAY'.
To start off the episode, GVRNZ and Simran discuss the recently published Sewell Report, which suggests that institutional racism does not exist in the UK.
GVRNZ and Simran are later joined by Alicya Mamo, co-founder of Electric Bazaar - a modest ethical fashion social enterprise based in the North West of England. Alicya tells GVRNZ and Simran about the origins of the organisation, how it all works, why it's both important and unique, and what we can expect to see from them in the future.
The episode finishes with an interview with Raf-Saperra, in light of his new hit Punjabi single, 'Milli-1'.
As we celebrate 50 years of Bangladeshi independence, we look back at the country's history, in particular its "bloody birth".
Halima educates us on the realities of how Bangladesh came to gain independence through the 1971 Liberation War, and addresses the denial that many still have regarding the atrocities that were committed by "West" Pakistan against Bengalis.
She also delves into how many individuals played a key part in the war effort, and are not recognised adequately for their contributions, e.g. women, Hindus and indigenous peoples.
We then discuss what it means to be British-Bengali today, and the various socio-demographics at play in relation to their place in British society.
The episode finishes with a snippet from Sakshi's most recent interview with Chandé, who tells us of what it's like being a South Asian DJ in Manchester, and the importance of his work with Daytimers.
This week, GVRNZ and Simran are joined by Manchester’s own Punjabi Indian Drag Queen, Lucky Roy Singh. As well as their drag work, they’re also an award winning activist, charity ambassador, philanthropist, public speaker, influencer, campaigner and author.
Lucky opens up about their past, growing up in Manchester and feeling closeted about their sexuality and identity. At a young age they became engaged to their boyfriend (now ex-husband). Their partner’s family was accepting on one condition, they would have to pretend to be a woman. Once married, Lucky’s situation began to deteriorate. They were subject to honour abuse, leaving them destitute and with extremely poor mental health. Lucky now uses their story and platform to help raise awareness of honour abuse, LGBTQ+ issues, and representation.
The group then discuss discuss the importance of LGBTQ+ representation, intersectionality, performative activism and more, before finishing the episode with a recap of Season 2 of RuPaul's Drag Race UK.
GVRNZ, Halima & Ben discuss how the past week hasn't been great for women, especially considering it's bookended by International Women's Day and Mother's Day. Meghan Markle's Oprah interview is discussed, as well as Piers Morgan's reaction and Good Morning Britain exit. The focus then moves to the murder of Sarah Everard and the horrific statistics regarding the prevalence of gendered violence against women throughout the UK. We finish the episode on a lighter note, with an interview with Burton upon Trent-bred rapper HB. He tells us about his new EP, 'The Consistency', his musical influences, what he has planned for the future and more.
GVRNZ, Simran & Halima are joined by Shweta Sidana from Natural Nutrition. They start off by discussing Meghan Markle's treatment by the UK press, ahead of her Oprah interview. Shweta then tells us about her new business, why we should be knowledgeable about what we eat, and the importance of cultural diets. We then engage in a debate about whether South Asian cuisine is the best, and if so, which specific one? The episode finishes with us taking a British food quiz to find out if we're more Northern or Southern, and a fierce debate as to where these geographical boundaries lie.
GVRNZ, Simran & Halima discuss the recent Supreme Court decision to not allow Shamima Begum to return to the UK to fight her British citizenship case. They also talk about the confirmed roadmap out of lockdown, whether we should be getting our hopes up so soon, and what plans they have for post-lockdown life. We finish the episode with an interview carried out by Sakshi Karanjkar with Arji Manuelpillai, a poet, performer and education artist. They discuss his past in hip-hop and transition to poetry, his work with refugees, the problematic way in which poetry is covered in British education, the problem with a lack of South Asian representation in school literature and more.
This episode, GVRNZ, Simran & Halima are joined by Ashveen Kohli of the Hear Me Roar Podcast. Her project aims to create a safe space for individuals from minority backgrounds can talk about their disciplines and aspirations, free of judgement.
We begin by talking about the ongoing maltreatment of Uighur Muslims in China, before Ashveen tells us about working in finance and what it's like being the only WOC on her team. She then tells us how she started her own podcast, and offers advice for any listeners who might be wanting to follow suit.
The full mango masala gang get involved for this Valentine's Day special. In one of our most candid and funniest episodes yet, GVRNZ, Halima, Simran, Sakshi and Ben discuss all things, love, relationships, cultural barriers - the full works!
Krissy Gill from Blasian Radio joins GVRNZ and Simran to discuss recent events in India and how whilst activism is essential, you should also make sure to preserve your own mental health. We also cover the recent Reddit stock market incident and the new Channel 4 Series 'It's a Sin'. The episode concludes with an interview with jazz musician Sarathy Korwar by Sakshi Karanjkar, who talks to him about his journey as a South Asian jazz musician in the UK and how the pandemic has affected his work.
In light of recent protests in India and Poland, regarding farmer rights and abortion respectively, we discuss what's going on in these two countries. We then delve deeper into why we protest, what we're trying to achieve when we do such, and whether it's worth it. We finish the episode with a chat with Manchester singer Hana Malik, who's new single 'Woke Up' comes out on February 11th.
Manchester artists Freezy and Joash tell us how their new single 'Be Mine' came about, what it's like being Asian in the music industry, and what the rest of 2021 has in store for them. GVRNZ and Ben also start the episode off by covering the latest news, including freak weather in Manchester, the Biden-Harris US Presidential victory, and Priti Patel's latest comments on the reason for high UK COVID rates.
GVRNZ & Halima discuss the pros and cons of private education, and whether such should exist. They also reflect on their own past experiences of navigating white academic spaces as BAME individuals, such as school and university in the UK.
In light of a recent debate in a mango masala meeting and Reni Eddo-Lodge's bestseller, 'Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race', GVRNZ and Halima delve deep into this controversial issue; as people of colour, should we talk to white people about race? If so, how much?
GVRNZ, Ben & Simran discuss the representation of South Asians in various industries, including radio, music, film, fashion and sport. We also cover recent news topics, including Brexit, the death penalty, and Yasmeen's freedom from Geoff on Corrie!
Welcome to the show! In this episode, we largely focus on the current going protests in Punjab - how they came about, and what we can do to help. We also discuss recent news stories including the COVID vaccine, and end with a quiz on recent events.