What makes a movie "Indian"? ~ Oscars, All We Imagine as Light, Mindy Kaling - (A·B·C·D) Sn3 Ep3

Going Down the Rabbit Hole with AI ~ Conspiracies, Skynet, Simulation Theory - (A·B·C·D) Sn3 Ep4

Sandeep & Rekha's Kickstarter for their Movie: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rekha/afterlife-2 Email Feedback: abcdpodcastshow@gmail.com 🎙️ ABCD Podcast #44:  Is Any of This Real? AI Roasts, Conspiracy Theories & More! 🤖🌌 Join Omar Najam and Sandeep Parikh with Kaylin Mahoney for a mind-bending episode exploring reality, AI, and the internet's wildest conspiracies! This Episode's Reality-Questioning Content: 🔍 ChatGPT ruthlessly roasts the ABCD subreddit (and it's surprisingly insightful!) 🪐 The hilarious Nibiru cataclysm conspiracy theory explained 🧠 Are we living in a simulation? Our deep dive into digital reality 🤖 AI governance: humanity's salvation or our future overlords? 🦎 ABCD Game: Everything is Something (featuring swimming lizards & the inventor of the letter G) 🏆 Desi of the Week: Rep. Al Green's historic congressional stand Plus: Updates on our movie Kickstarter campaign, DesiQuest D&D adventures, and the tastiest Gharana Foods snacks you need to try! Stay for Sandeep's improvised conspiracy theory about chat not existing and the hosts' hilariously X-Files-inspired Patreon shoutouts! Whether you're questioning reality or just looking for laughs, this episode delivers both. Show Notes for the 44th Episode of ABCD: Sandeep Parikh Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sandeepparikh Omar Najam: https://twitter.com/OmarNajam Omar Najam: https://www.instagram.com/omarnajamfilm/  Kaylin Mahoney: https://www.instagram.com/kaylinmahoney/ DesiQuest: https://www.desiquest.com/ Gharana Foods: https://www.gharanafoods.com/desiquest.html Brown News Story - ChatGPT Roasts ABCDesi's Subreddit:  https://www.reddit.com/r/ABCDesis/comments/1j6cg0g/chatgpt_roasting_rabcdesis/ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/social/what-is-viral-instagram-trend-where-people-ask-chatgpt-to-roast-their-profile/articleshow/112735045.cms Charkra Check-In: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/push-sovereign-ai-why-nations-want-control-over-future-vsr--z3rwc https://unu.edu/article/militarization-ai-has-severe-implications-global-security-and-warfare https://www.csis.org/analysis/ukraines-future-vision-and-current-capabilities-waging-ai-enabled-autonomous-warfare chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://simulation-argument.com/simulation.pdf Desi of the Week: Al Green https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/green-protest-censure-congress-trump-sotu-bloody-sunday-20250316.html Producer: Anand Shah & Kaylin Mahoney Technical Director & Sound Designer: Anand Shah Executive Producers: Sandeep Parikh & Anand Shah Editor: Lauren Balint #rabbithole #simulationtheory #autonomousweapons  #artificialintelligence #sovereigncitizen  #southasianpodcast #ABCD #indianamerican #desioftheweek #effinfunny #comedy #comedyinterview #indian #desiquest #ttrpg  #desi #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #desicomedy  #southasiannews #desipodcast  #comedypodcasts #abcdpodcast #desicomedy  #aihumor  #southasianpodcast  #chatgpt  #desiquest Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2199382/support] Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/effinfunny [https://www.patreon.com/effinfunny] Support us on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2199382/support [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2199382/support] Sign up for the ABCD Email List: https://mailchi.mp/effinfunnyproductions/abcd [https://mailchi.mp/effinfunnyproductions/abcd] Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/effinfunny-783006672439345154 [https://discord.gg/effinfunny-783006672439345154] MERCH: https://effinfunnystore.com [https://effinfunnystore.com]

What makes a movie "Indian"? ~ Oscars, All We Imagine as Light, Mindy Kaling - (A·B·C·D) Sn3 Ep3

Support Sandeep & Rekha's Kickstarter for their Movie: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rekha/afterlife-2 🎙️ ABCD Podcast #43:  ABCD: Oscars Special! Hollywood Glamour with a Desi Twist 🏆✨ Join Omar Najam and special guest Dael Kingsmill on the American Born Chatty Desis for a star-studded dive into awards season! From Oscar secrets to Sundance sensations, we're breaking it all down with our signature comedy style. In this glitzy episode: 🎬 Oscar trivia you never knew (15-minute ceremony?! Three possible "Oscar" name origins?!) 🎭 The great debate: Do the Oscars still have their magic? 🇮🇳 Two Indian filmmakers making waves at Sundance 2025 🤔 The heated "All We Imagine is Light" controversy - What makes a film truly Indian? 🎮 Our hilarious "Guess the Glitz" movie tagline game 🌟 Mindy Kaling's Hollywood Walk of Fame celebration Plus updates on the LA wildfires affecting our own Sandeep Parikh, our delicious Gharana Foods sponsorship, and our "Desi of the Week" honoree: the incredible Guneet Monga! Stay for our epic patron shoutouts delivered monster-truck-announcer style! It's the perfect blend of film analysis, desi perspectives, and non-stop laughs. Special Announcements: 🥨 Exclusive Gharana Foods discount (Use "DesiQuest" for 10% off authentic Indian snacks!) Show Notes for the 43rnd Episode of ABCD: Sandeep Parikh Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sandeepparikh Omar Najam: https://twitter.com/OmarNajam Omar Najam: https://www.instagram.com/omarnajamfilm/  Kaylin Mahoney: https://www.instagram.com/kaylinmahoney/ Dael Kingsmill: https://www.instagram.com/daeldaily DesiQuest: https://www.desiquest.com/ Gharana Foods: https://www.gharanafoods.com/desiquest.html Brown News Story - All We Imagine As Light Oscar Snub https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/india-all-we-imagine-as-light-laapataa-ladies-oscars-controversy-explained-1236011778/ Desi of the Week: Guneet Monga https://variety.com/2024/film/asia/guneet-monga-kapoor-anuja-oscars-1236190681/ Producer: Anand Shah & Kaylin Mahoney Technical Director & Sound Designer: Anand Shah Executive Producers: Sandeep Parikh & Anand Shah Editor: Lauren Balint #oscars2025 #mindykaling #indianmovie #sundancefilmfestival #filmawards  #southasianpodcast  #movietrivia #ABCD #indianamerican #desioftheweek #effinfunny #comedy #comedyinterview #indian #desiquest #ttrpg  #desi #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #desicomedy  #valentinesday #southasiannews  #bollywood  #desipodcast  #comedypodcasts Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2199382/support] Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/effinfunny [https://www.patreon.com/effinfunny] Support us on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2199382/support [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2199382/support] Sign up for the ABCD Email List: https://mailchi.mp/effinfunnyproductions/abcd [https://mailchi.mp/effinfunnyproductions/abcd] Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/effinfunny-783006672439345154 [https://discord.gg/effinfunny-783006672439345154] MERCH: https://effinfunnystore.com [https://effinfunnystore.com]

How Indians Express Love in America ~ Valentine's Week, Best Food, Cow Hugs - (A·B·C·D) Sn3 Ep2 (Guest Hosts: Rekha Shankar & Keerthi Harishankar)

🎙️ ABCD Podcast #42:  "ABCD: Love, Food & Desi Life - The Ultimate Valentine's Episode! 💘🍛 Join comedy writers Rekha Shankar and Keerthi Harishankar (plus adorable dog guests Archie & Sassy! 🐕) for a delicious blend of romance and gastronomy! This Episode's Love & Food Menu: 💝 India's epic 7-day Valentine's celebration (and Keerthi's plan to make it all about her birthday!) 🥘 Bloomberg's hot take: Why Indian food rules the world 🌶️ Perfect flavor combos: From Channa Bale to Gobi Manchurian 🐮 The hilarious failed "Cow Hug Day" saga 🍲 Why every Indian dish needs five flavors to be perfect Plus These Tasty Segments: 🎬 Bollywood Plot Predictor: Rom-Com Edition 🎵 Grammy-winning Desi of the Week: Chandrika Tandon 🎲 DesiQuest D&D winter special preview 💌 Deep dive into Desi love languages Special Announcements: 🥨 Exclusive Gharana Foods discount (DesiQuest for 10% off authentic Indian snacks!) 🎭 Roll for Jokes live show benefiting L.A. Wildfire Relief Grab your favorite murku (or chakri!), cuddle up with your Valentine, and join us for the most flavorful love-filled episode yet! ❤️ Show Notes for the 42nd Episode of ABCD: Sandeep Parikh Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sandeepparikh Omar Najam: https://twitter.com/OmarNajam Omar Najam: https://www.instagram.com/omarnajamfilm/  Kaylin Mahoney: https://www.instagram.com/kaylinmahoney/ Rekha Shankar: https://www.instagram.com/rekha_s/ Keerthi Harishankar: https://www.instagram.com/hi_keer/ DesiQuest: https://www.desiquest.com/ Gharana Foods: https://www.gharanafoods.com/desiquest.html Story #1 - India is taking Valentine’s Day too far!!! https://www.livemint.com/news/trends/2025-valentine-week-full-list-of-days-and-their-significance-read-on-even-if-you-re-single-11738646369476.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentine%27s_Day_in_India Story #2 - Why India’s food is the best in the world http://archive.today/FttY2 https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-12-17/why-india-s-food-is-the-best-in-the-world Story #3 - Unfortunately, There Are No Current Updates on Cow Hug Day.  We’ll Continue to Track this one… https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/india-wants-to-replace-valentines-day-with-cow-hug-day-180981610/ https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/11/india/india-valentines-day-cow-hug-intl-hnk/index.html ABCD Game: Bollywood Plot Predictor: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14993250/ Desi of the Week: https://www.etvbharat.com/en/!lifestyle/grammy-2025-indian-american-chandrika-tandon-music-triveni-enn25020301423 Producer: Anand Shah & Kaylin Mahoney Technical Director & Sound Designer: Anand Shah Executive Producers: Sandeep Parikh & Anand Shah Editor: Lauren Balint #foodielife #lovelanguage #indianfood  #ABCD  #indianamerican #desioftheweek #effinfunny #comedy #comedyinterview #indian #desiquest #ttrpg  #desi #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #desicomedy  #valentinesday #southasiannews  #bollywood  #desipodcast  #comedypodcast Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2199382/support] Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/effinfunny [https://www.patreon.com/effinfunny] Support us on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2199382/support [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2199382/support] Sign up for the ABCD Email List: https://mailchi.mp/effinfunnyproductions/abcd [https://mailchi.mp/effinfunnyproductions/abcd] Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/effinfunny-783006672439345154 [https://discord.gg/effinfunny-783006672439345154] MERCH: https://effinfunnystore.com [https://effinfunnystore.com]

Can we go back to 2024? (Time Capsule Special) ~ Trump-Harris Debate, Pets, Aunties - (A·B·C·D) Sn3 Ep1

Time travel with the American Born Chatty Desis as we revisit the game-changing October 2024 debate!  Join us for this special episode recorded right after the historic October 2024 debate but released  just after the inauguration of 2025! Political expert Mushtaq Gunja helps us unpack this pivotal moment in American politics with fresh insights and hindsight wisdom.🧠 Fun fact: This episode captures a unique moment in political history through a South Asian-American lens! 🎥 Deep Dive Analysis Include: 🎭 Harris's strategic centrism and why it matters (or so we thought) 📊 The fascinating math behind coalition-building 🗳️ Why "Vote Blue No Matter Who" still rings true 🎯 Trump's debate tactics decoded ⚖️ The delicate balance of progressive vs centrist messaging 🔍 That wild "pets in danger" claim (we can't make this stuff up!) Plus Our Fan-Favorite Segments: 🎲 The legendary ABCD Game 🏆 Desi of the Week spotlight - Congratulations to 🎮 Updates from our DesiQuest D&D campaign 💝 Special Patreon supporter shoutouts Join hosts Omar Najam and Sandeep Parikh as they blend expert political analysis with their signature desi humor! Whether you're a political junkie, comedy fan, or just curious about what being South Asian in America means, this episode has something for you! 🌟 📬 Got questions? We've got answers! Email us at abcdpodcastshow@gmail.com. 📨 🔔 Subscribe now before your ancestors start haunting you! 👻🧓 Show Notes for the 41st Episode of ABCD: Sandeep Parikh Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sandeepparikh Omar Najam: https://twitter.com/OmarNajam Omar Najam: https://www.instagram.com/omarnajamfilm/  Kaylin Mahoney Mushtaq Gunja DesiQuest: https://www.desiquest.com/ Desi of the Week:  Producer: Anand Shah & Kaylin Mahoney Technical Director & Sound Designer: Delvan Neville  Executive Producers: Sandeep Parikh & Anand Shah Editor: Aiden McGarvey #ABCD #trump2024 #harris2024 #indianamerican #kamalaharris #donaldtrump #presidentialelection #debate  #desioftheweek #effinfunny #comedy #indianamerican #comedyinterview #indian #desiquest #ttrpg  #desi #dnd #dungeonsanddragons Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2199382/support] Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/effinfunny [https://www.patreon.com/effinfunny] Support us on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2199382/support [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2199382/support] Sign up for the ABCD Email List: https://mailchi.mp/effinfunnyproductions/abcd [https://mailchi.mp/effinfunnyproductions/abcd] Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/effinfunny-783006672439345154 [https://discord.gg/effinfunny-783006672439345154] MERCH: https://effinfunnystore.com [https://effinfunnystore.com]

Foodie Episode with Rekha Shankar ~ Dosa, Gharana, Energy Drink or RPG Spell? - (A·B·C·D) Sn2 Ep 8

🎙️ ABCD Podcast #40:  Join 🙋‍♂️ Omar, 🧑‍🍳 Sandeep, and special guest host 🎨 Rekha Shankar as they devour the latest desi news and trends! 🗞️🌶️ ☕ Discover the cultural movement behind Indian-inspired coffee shops and their unique beverages! 🇮🇳🥤 😲 Electric eels can now zap DNA into other animals - is this the start of a real-life Jurassic Park? 🐍⚡️🦖 🌭 Oh no! Joey Chestnut got disqualified from the hot dog eating contest! 🍔🍛 👨‍⚕️  "Not a Doctor!?" with Gharana Foods' Amit Patel who shares his insights on the evolving Indian food scene in America. 🍽️🇺🇸 🔮 Auntie vs Auntie 2024: Biden stepping down?  Trump's VP Pick.  Which Auntie will ascend to the ethereal plane first? 👵🏾vs👵🏽 🤯 Can you guess if these are energy drinks or RPG spells? Play the hilarious ABCD game with the hosts! 🥤🧙‍♂️ 🏆 Congratulations to Khushbu Shah on her new cookbook - the "Desi of the Week"! 🍔📖 🏏 And the Runner's Up Indian Men's Cricket Team who overcame South Africa to win the 2024 T20 World Cup in North America - Desi domination! 🇮🇳🏆🇿🇦 😂 Prepare for LOL moments and good karma galore! 💸✨ Comment your favorite part and share for a chance to win! 👇 📬 Got questions? We've got answers! Email us at abcdpodcastshow@gmail.com. 📨 🔔 Subscribe now before your ancestors start haunting you! 👻🧓 Show Notes for the 40th Episode of ABCD: Sandeep Parikh Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sandeepparikh Omar Najam: https://twitter.com/OmarNajam Omar Najam: https://www.instagram.com/omarnajamfilm/  Rekha Shankar: https://www.instagram.com/rekha_s Rekha Shankar: https://www.tiktok.com/@rekhalshankar DesiQuest: https://www.desiquest.com/ Anand Upender: https://www.anandupender.com/ Anand Upender: https://www.instagram.com/anandupender/ Gharana Foods: https://www.gharanafoods.com/desiquest.html Story #1:   https://sf.eater.com/2024/6/10/24173825/indian-coffee-san-francisco-south-asian-bay-area  Story #2:  https://www.newsweek.com/electric-eels-dna-transfer-other-animals-1849970  Story #3:  https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/04/nathans-hot-dog-eating-contest-joey-chestnut-debacle.html https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10127187-video-joey-chestnut-eats-57-hot-dogs-at-army-base-amid-nathans-eating-contest-ban Auntie vs. Auntie Watch: 2024 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jul/05/kamala-harris-memes-coconut-tree https://www.sunjournal.com/2024/07/05/nikki-haley-is-still-the-strongest-vp-pick/ ABCD Game: https://www.kotaku.com.au/2020/04/rpg-spell-or-energy-drink-flavor/ Desi of the Week:  https://www.eater.com/24167217/khushbu-shah-amrikan-cookbook-interview  https://www.npr.org/2024/06/29/nx-s1-5023676/india-cricket-t20-world-cup-south-africa Producer: Anand Shah & Kaylin Mahoney Technical Director & Sound Designer: Delvan Neville  Executive Producers: Sandeep Parikh & Anand Shah Editor: Anand Shah  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2199382/support] Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/effinfunny [https://www.patreon.com/effinfunny] Support us on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2199382/support [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2199382/support] Sign up for the ABCD Email List: https://mailchi.mp/effinfunnyproductions/abcd [https://mailchi.mp/effinfunnyproductions/abcd] Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/effinfunny-783006672439345154 [https://discord.gg/effinfunny-783006672439345154] MERCH: https://effinfunnystore.com [https://effinfunnystore.com]