Story Tellers and Story Sellers with Vineet Kanabar

Introduction

1 min 8 sec

Entertainment is like food for the brain. It is the window to culture and a great way to understand the world around us. The internet has changed what it means to be an entertainer, creating new storytellers with millions of fans. It has spawned a new...

Saurabh Khanna and Tarun Tripathi: Breaking Down Branded Web-Series

1 hr 12 min 27 sec

In the first episode of Story Tellers and Story Sellers, Vineet is joined by two very intriguing men in their respective fields. The Story Teller is a critically claimed writer of Yeh Meri Family, Kota Factory and Hostel days. He is the Executive...

Sudeep Lahiri and Ahsaas Channa on Bringing Up Influencers

55 min 30 sec

On the 2nd episode of Storytellers Storysellers, I sat down with Sudeep Lahiri, VP Content Strategy at One Digital Entertainment, and actor, Ahsaas Channa, to talk about the influencer economy in India. The influencer business didnt exist...

Bhanuj Kappal and Chaitanya Kataria: Hyping Up Hip Hop

1 hr 19 min 28 sec

I was educated much by the internet as by anyone and one of the most important parts of my learning was my education in indie music. Limewire, Kazaa, Napster, Youtube andwere my sources of new music as I spent years wondering when the...

Anisha Dixit and Tracy Dsouza on An Internet For Funny Women

1 hr 22 min 57 sec

The internet in India is 75 men and 25 of women, making Indias digital gender gap the widest in the world. Its clearly reflected by how women get portrayed in this content and what kind of opportunities really come their way. If you go on TV, the...

Amol Parashar and Akansh Gaur on Quitting Your Job For Digital Entertainment

1 hr 30 min 37 sec

Getting a break in the entertainment business is tough, especially if your family doesnt come from the same line of work. Your parents, your family, your friends, theyre always concerned on how its going to work out. As a story teller then you need...

Ranveer Allahbadia and Aakash Shah Discuss Creatorpreneurs

1 hr 6 min 2 sec

Being a creator opens up a world of possibilities for you. Creators of popular content are in prime position to expand their horizons and build something that may outlast them. Some great examples that come to mind are TVF and Filter Copy who are...

Anirudh Pandita and Anuj Gosalia Talk Entertainment Startups Of The Future

1 hr 43 min 20 sec

Previously, you heard Aakash Shah and Ranveer Allahbadia talk about starting creative companies. To continue the conversation we have called two more seasoned creative entrepreneurs to offer a deeper dive in managing the new media empires of today....

Namaah Kumar and Koval Bhatia Talk The Politics of Popular Entertainment in 2019

2 hr 16 min 11 sec

2019 was an exciting year in entertainment, with great highs and low lows. It was also the year that content went more political than ever before, with a variety of surfaces and platforms servicing consumer demand for more and better entertainment. So...

Rahul Sarangi and Chhitra Subramaniam on Making Export Quality Entertainment

1 hr 42 min 44 sec

Its easier to imagine Indians watching KDramas than Korean teenagers tuning in to watch Naagin or Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain To find out why this is and what has held Indian content back from global shores, Vineet talks to Rahul Sarangi, Global Head of Busi

Sumukhi Suresh and Nisha Vasudevan on Developing Your Creative Voice

1 hr 15 min 8 sec

What is the goal of a creator Is it to become famous or tell stories that find a huge audience What does it mean to have a voice as a creator and how do you know when you have found your voice. These are some big questions that every creator must face

Dhruv Sheth and Debbie Rao on Standing Up For Comedy

1 hr 36 min 19 sec

Comedy has changed a lot in the last few years both online and onground with new forms, new creators and new languages added to the scene.

Roshan Abbas and Ritam Bhatnagar on Alternative Entertainment Experiences

1 hr 27 min 17 sec

The business of live entertainment in India is booming and not just for standup comedy. Great experiences are on offer for those who seek them in the spaces of spoken word and poetry, films and filmmaking, performance arts, creativity and more.

Rohit Raj and Vinay Pillai on Building Influencer Marketing Teams

1 hr 44 min 5 sec

In this weeks episode, Vineet talks to two people who are skilled at growing their companies. In the studio, we have Rohit Raj, who is the brain behind Artist Aadmi and also the manager of Indias biggest Youtube star, Bhuvan Bam. Joining Rohit an

Patrick Hirst and Mo Joshi: Hyping Up Hip Hop - Beatboxing

1 hr 32 min 32 sec

This week, Vineet discusses hip hop beyond rap and to do that to that we have someone who claims to be the best at Beatboxing, Patrick Hirst also known as Ballzee. Joining Patrick in the studio is a DJ, producer and currently the CoFounder o

Sneha Menon Desai and Anna D'Souza on Entertainment Journalism & Social Media

1 hr 8 min 48 sec

There was a time when film journalists were the only window into the lives of entertainers legendary interviews dot the archive pages of everything from Esquire and Variety, to Filmfare Stardust. With social media though, times hav

Omkar Bhat & Zerxes Wadia: Nudging Behaviour Change with Entertainment

1 hr 24 min 14 sec

Entertainment is like food from the brain just the way food we consume nourishes our body and helps it grow, the entertainment we consume shapes our behaviour and attitudes. In a fast changing world, thats pulling itself apart at the seams, I talk to

Solo Transmission: Coronavirus Lockdown

18 min 8 sec

The entertainment business has come to a standstill our favourite pastimes are all gone, as we enter another week of lockdown. How will the sports entertainment world cope with this

Neha Vyas on Unboxing Gender & Content

44 min 55 sec

Last week you heard the first ever Solo Transmission, this week, heres another new format on this show Not An Interview. On this episode, Neha Vyas from Anat talks to Vineet about creating a collective of nonbinary creators,

Nisarg Mehta: Preparing to Chase Your Dreams

49 min 8 sec

Often we hear stories of people who quit their corporate job and chased their dreams in the movie business, in performing arts, or in entrepreneurship. On todays episode,

Vineet Kanabar on Entering the New Normal

56 min 32 sec

The world entertainment changes rapidly it is an industry that gets disrupted with new formats or technology or business models every few years. With the coronavirus, the business of sports entertainment faces its biggest test as all the conventional

Rahat Kulshreshtha on Where Tech Meets Filmmaking

57 min 13 sec

Video has always been one of the leadingedges of merging technology, creativity and enterprise the first videos were a way of capturing time stopping it in its tracks, and from there on to now,

Ritu Rathee & Gaurav Taneja: Flying High, Staying Grounded

39 min 40 sec

On this episode, Vineet sits down to talk to Ritu Rathee Gaurav Taneja, the highflying pilotcreator couple.

Acting Out with Pranay Manchanda

53 min 33 sec

On this episode, Vineet talks to actor Pranay Manchanda about experimenting with different formats of webseries, on creativity in the lockdown, and what the future of theatre and acting might hold.

Hardik Shah Discusses A Career in AR

39 min 31 sec

Popphilosopher Slavoj Zizek thinks ideology is the original augmented reality, and most millennials with snazzy Instagram filters will agree.

Dhruv Singh Talks Managing Indie Music Acts

1 hr 12 min 23 sec

Indian indie music is living its golden hour. What was once considered the fringe is now on Obamas playlist or touring Europe.

Tanvi Bhatia & Anubhav Jain: An Evening with Baithaks

48 min 36 sec

Till February this year, the creation of performing arts experiences was considered to be a growing industry in India. From massive productions like Spoken or The Circuit, to more boutique events around classical music,

Netflix's Shrishti Behl Arya on Inclusive Storytelling

31 min 43 sec

Entertainment on the internet is amplifying voices from all corners of society, giving a platform to creators from underrepresented genders, classes, race,

Vivek Lath Discusses OTT vs Theatres

40 min 25 sec

The direct to OTT movie model has been one of those high amplitude disruptions of the world of movies. Once considered a distant dream, it is the here and now of the movie industry.

Vivek Lath on How TV Channels Buy Content

46 min 30 sec

TV channels are at an interesting business juncture with OTT, telecom and social media apps moving into the entertainment industry more and more.

Barkha Singh on Influencing Young Indians

55 min 14 sec

Barkha Singh was one of the the first crossover stars from TV to digital entertainment to Instagram. There isnt a platform she hasnt aced, and in doing so, Barkha has built a formidable following.

Sony Entertainment's Amogh Dusad Talks Multiscreening

55 min 46 sec

More and more, were getting our entertainment on two screens at once. This has completely changed how legacy producers platforms understand their viewer.

Pooja Misra on Owning Your Meme

12 min 30 sec

Pooja Misra is the star of the meme What is This Behaviour. She is also a reality star, a singer, a producer, a writer and more. Tune in to Vineets conversation with Pooja Misra on this episode.

Soumini Sridhara Paul on Making Musicians Money

56 min 5 sec

The business of music in India has come a long way from the Bollywood dominated days of the previous decades. Indie music is turning more and more viable for musicians.

Vibhuti Channa on Accelerating Startups

47 min 58 sec

On this episode, Vineet talks to Vibhuti Channa about how the early stage startup ecosystem is dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.

Gauri Devidayal on Talking Tables

1 hr 10 min 24 sec

The dining out experience is an integral part of entertainment and its not just about the food. Gauri Devidayal Food Matters have spent more than a decade in Bombays everchanging dining map with legendary restaurants like The Table

Rathy S Talks Telling Stories for a Living with

53 min 54 sec

Rathy is a master storyteller trained in over 10 forms. On this episode, Vineet talks to Rathy about how she tells stories for a living, about dying storytelling forms and how puppetry is a callback to her degree in leather technology.

Solo Transmission: Bringing Back Live Sports

16 min 28 sec

On this episode, Vineet has an update about life and live sports with a roundup of views on the IPL, European football, the WWE and the NBA.

Catching Up with Vijay Koshy

1 hr 16 min 46 sec

On this episode, Vineet catches up with an old colleague, Vijay Koshy, President at TVF. Vijay is back for a 2nd stint at the cult digital entertainment startup,

Ganesh Iyer on Radio Mirchi Going Video

1 hr 0 min 19 sec

Ganesh Iyer, National Head Original Content Licensing, Radio MirchiOn this episode, Vineet talks to Mirchis Head of Original Content Ganesh Iyer about how the radio market leader is building Indias largest multilingual

Mehak Mirza Prabhu Discusses Creating Original Stories

47 min 41 sec

On this episode, Vineet is joined by Mehak Mirza Prabhu, a popular storyteller who picked up writing telling stories at the age of 33, and now runs JhumriTalaiya, a one of a kind oneonone storytelling school.

Jasleen Royal Talks Writing Love Songs

34 min 9 sec

On this episode, Vineet is joined by indie music queen Jasleen Kaur Royal. Jasleen Vineet talk about making music in the lockdown, writing love songs in 2020, and about her new song Sang Rahiyo.

Surabhi Tandon & Suryakant Sawhney: Miya, Biwi & Storytelling

1 hr 7 min 9 sec

On this episode, Vineet talks to Surabhi Tandon Suryakant Sawhney, the biwi miya behind MiyaBiwi Films the boutique studio that lists PCRCs surreal music videos and films for a host of luxury brands on their client roll.

Siddharth Raman on Future Sports Fans

1 hr 7 min 37 sec

On this episode, Vineet is joined by Siddharth Raman, Chief Business Officer at Sportz Interactive and all round sports guy. Siddharth Vineet talk about the connected sports fan,

Priyanka Khimani Discusses Bollywood Legal (Pt. 1)

45 min 55 sec

On this double episode, Vineet talks to Priyanka Khimani about what it means to be an entertainment lawyer in the digital age. Priyanka shares her own story of becoming a lawyer, picking up skills spanning business, legal, crisis management

Priyanka Khimani on Do Memes Violate Copyright Law (Pt. 2)

1 hr 2 min 20 sec

On this double episode, Vineet talks to Priyanka Khimani about what it means to be an entertainment lawyer in the digital age. Priyanka shares her own story of becoming a lawyer, picking up skills spanning business, legal, crisis management

(Rebroadcast) Alternative Entertainment Experiences

1 hr 29 min 56 sec

Note: This is a rebroadcast of Episode 12 of StoryTellers StorySellers. Well back soon with fresh ones. Do tune into this rebroadcast for some great insights into live entertainment.

(Rebroadcast) Not An Interview: Unboxing Gender & Content

46 min 35 sec

Note: This is a rebroadcast of Episode 18 of StoryTellers StorySellers. Well be back soon with fresh ones. Do tune into this rebroadcast for a great discussion on gender and entertainment.

Harshveer Jain on Finding Simple Answers to Complex Questions

52 min 48 sec

On this episode, Vineet is joined by Harshveer Jain who writes draws Storyseller Comics and drives growth for Qrius, a startup at the cusp of content media consulting.

(Rebroadcast) Hyping Up Hip Hop: Beatboxing

1 hr 35 min 47 sec

This week, Vineet discusses hip hop beyond rap and to do that to that we have someone who claims to be the best at Beatboxing, Patrick Hirst also known as Ballzee. Joining Patrick in the studio is a DJ, producer and currently the Co

(Rebroadcast) Creatorpreneurs

1 hr 6 min 3 sec

Being a creator opens up a world of possibilities for you. Creators of popular content are in prime position to expand their horizons and build something that may outlast them. Some great examples that come to mind are TVF and Filter Copy who are leading

Radhika Lavu Talks the UnderGods of Telugu Web-Series

58 min 28 sec

On this episode, Vineet talks to filmmaker Radhika Lavu about her journey, lifting the veil on the world of Telugu video, and the stories behind her smash hit, Gods of Dharmapuri.

Natasha Malpani Oswal's Personal Media Empire

1 hr 2 min 51 sec

On this episode, Vineet sits down to talk to Natasha MalpaniOswal, fellow podcaster and the creative force behind Boundless Media about her journey from studying to be an immunologist to starting up her own production company, via

Sameeksha Uniyal and Gunjan Arya on A Decade of NH7 Weekender

1 hr 2 min 14 sec

On this episode, Vineet talks to Sameeksha Uniyal, Consumer Marketing Lead at Bacardi, and Gunjan Arya, CEO at OML about 10 years of Indias Happiest festival weekend. Sameeksha Gunjan tell Vineet about being at the forefront of youth

The Unprecedented Episode (2020 Roundup Special)

1 hr 39 min 28 sec

What a year its been for us all We could all use a nice way to finish it off in high spirits both literally and figuratively.So, to round it off, we have got a banger of a year ender for you

Amarpreet Singh Anand Discusses Raising the Bar in 2021

1 hr 5 min 7 sec

On this episode, Vineet Kanabar interviews Amarpreet Singh Anand, EVP Portfolio Head, Diageo India, and asks if its true that the alcohol industry thrives equally well in the good times and the bad. Amarpreet also shares his wisdom

Nimish Raut Talks About E-Sports

1 hr 15 min 46 sec

On this episode, Vineet talks to gamerdad and head of esports team Fnatics India lead, Nimish Raut. In a spirited conversation, Nimish Vineet talk about the state of esports in India, the support that esports teams need to grow,

Vibhu Agarwal Discusses The Smart Owl of Indian Streaming Apps

1 hr 9 min 9 sec

On this episode, Vineet talks to Vibhu Agarwal, serial entrepreneur and. Vibhu talks to Vineet about his motivations behind starting a streaming service, scaling the service to serve the demand for adult entertainment in India and how he once

Ranjeet Pratap Singh on Finding the Next Premchand

56 min 4 sec

On this episode, Vineet talks to Pratilipi cofounder CEO, Ranjeet Pratap Singh about how his love of reading led to the founding of Pratilipi 6 years ago, their plans to build a homegrown media empire, his love for comics and how India can

Shreyansh Pandey Talks Making Web-Series for Middle India

1 hr 33 min

On this episode, Vineet talks to long time TVF creative producer, Shreyansh Pandey. Sherry leads TVF Originals, and has been part of the think tank behind now iconic shows like Kota Factory, Pitchers, Yeh Meri Family, Gullak, Permanent Roommates

Mithilesh Vazalwar on Coffee as a Sport

58 min 28 sec

On this episode, Vineet catches up with one of Indias best coffee brewers, cuppers and roasters, and founder of Corridor 7 coffee, Mithilesh Vazalwar. They talk about how being a Qgrader is like being an art critic meets a chartered accountant

Ravina Rawal on Tracking India’s Comedy Scene

42 min 59 sec

Every few months, we do an update on the Indian comedy scene from someone who sees things up close. On todays episode, Vineet talks to Ravina Rawal, founder of Deadant a website dedicated to tracking developments in and around

Tanaaz Bhatia Talks Banking, Brands and Bollywood

1 hr 3 min 42 sec

On this episode, Vineet talks to investment banker turned boutique culture agency founder, Tanaaz Bhatia. Over the last decade, Tanaazs company, Bottomline media has worked in film marketing and infilm branding, luxury music marketing, and

Nidhi Mohan Kamal and Shereen Discuss the Wonder Women of Instagram

1 hr 12 min 16 sec

On this wisdomfilled Womens Day special episode, Vineet talks to Instagram queens, Shereen Lovebug Nidhi Mohan Kamal about their challenges and learnings. Shereen shares her journey to being one of the most loved beauty

Aayushman Sinha on How to Represent Musicians

59 min 4 sec

On todays episode, Vineet talks to Aayushman Sinha, head of Represent, among Indias leading music talent management agencies. Ayushmaan tells Vineet about the state of music management, about nurturing the careers of leading musicians

Zain Memon on A Board Game for (Political) Dummies

49 min 49 sec

On this episode, Vineet sits down to discuss the genesis of Shasn with game creator, film producer, crowdfunder, Zain Memon. Zain Vineet talk about how a documentary about Arvind Kejriwal led to the creation of Shasn, a boardgame

Vineet Nayar Talks to Vineet

30 min 36 sec

On this episode, Vineet is joined by business management legend Vineet Nayar, exCEO of HCL Technologies and the founder CEO of Sampark Foundation.

Mantra Mugdh Reveals The Mantra of Fiction Podcasts

51 min 25 sec

On this episode, Vineet talks to Mantra Mugdh, the first name in fiction podcasting in India and the main man behind Spotify Original podcasts Bhaskar Bose, I Hear You and Darr Ka Raaz with Dr. Phobia. Mantra is a two time RAPA Promax

Solo Transmission: IPL 2021 & Brands

12 min 59 sec

On this episode, Vineet talks about some of the ads

Catching Up with The Traveling Professor aka Siddharth Deshmukh

48 min 58 sec

On this episode, Vineet sits down with Siddharth Deshmukh, the travelling professor, Former Dean at MICA and host of the eponymous podcast. Siddharth and Vineet talk about their love for teaching, what teachers can do to make

Solo Transmission: Failed ESL Attempt & Oscars 2021

23 min 23 sec

On this episode, Vineet talks about finding the motivation to still do things as the pandemic rages in India

Akshay Kapoor Discusses The Indian Music Diaries

50 min 14 sec

On this episode, Vineet sits down to talk to Akshay Kapoor the man behind the Indian Music Diaries

Niraj Ruparel On The Evolution of Voice Tech

1 hr 6 min 47 sec

On this episode, Vineet is joined by Niraj Ruparel, Head of Mobile Emerging Technology at GroupM and Head of Voice at WPP India

Achint Setia: Laying the Foundations of Fashion-Tainment

45 min 6 sec

On this episode, Vineet talks to Achint Setia, VP, Marketing at fashioncommerce giant Myntra.

What's Your Compatibility Quotient with the Ghura Sisters

39 min 11 sec

On this episode, Vineet talks with the Ghura sisters, Tanisha Priyanka, founders of the compatibility based matchmaking service

Prashant Raj Talks BTech in Entertainment

1 hr 13 min 50 sec

On this episode, Vineet talks to Prashant Raj about the story behind creating Alma Matters, a documentary about life at IIT Kharagpur

Kamakshi Khanna on Singing New Songs

43 min 44 sec

On this World Music Day episode, Vineet sits down to talk about making music with indie sensation Kamakshi Khanna

Alizeh Khan, Poet, Writer, Performer: What Pride Means

55 min 12 sec

On this episode, Vineet sits down with Alizeh Khan, a writer, poet, and performer from the transgender Hijra community

Suneeta Rao on Being The OG Queen of Indie

46 min 47 sec

On this episode, Vineet talks to Suneeta Rao, the OG queen on Indipop

Anto Philip: "Talking About My Generation"

55 min 59 sec

On this episode, Vineet talks to CEO CoFounder at Under25, Anto Philip about giving young people a platform

Shardul Pandit on How His Ex is Bigg Boss

46 min 56 sec

On this episode, Vineet sits down with the man for all media, Shardul Pandit

Ashim Mathur Talks About Dolby's Vision for Immersive Entertainment

36 min 8 sec

On this episode, Vineet talks to Ashim Mathur from Dolby about the audio pioneers efforts to bring an enhanced sound experience to entertainment

Parineeta Rajgarhia on The Age of Free Roam VR

43 min 8 sec

Parineeta is the Founder CEO of Samrey Entertainment and setup Indias first Zero Latency freeroam VR experience in Mumbai in 2019

Asad Khan on Khanvict's Lush Soundscapes

43 min 26 sec

On this episode, Vineet talks to Asad Khan, the man behind the music of Khanvict

Saahil Bhargava on Re-animating History with Music

41 min 30 sec

In this episode, Vineet talks to Saahil Bhargava, Mumbaiborn, LAbased musician

(BONUS EPISODE): Tanishk Bagchi on the Music of Shershaah

27 min 42 sec

On this episode, Vineet talks to Tanishk Bagchi about his process for creating memorable music for films

Zephyrtone on Making The Sounds of Youth

39 min 8 sec

On this episode, Vineet talks to young music making duo, Zephyrtone

Peekay and Hyderabad Blues

38 min 4 sec

On this episode, Vineet talks to Hyderabad based musician Peekay about her new song You Dont Have To.

Indian Noir on the World Map with Nikesh Murali

1 hr 0 min 6 sec

On this episode, Vineet talks to horror, crime, fantasy podcaster and the man doing the devils work, Nikesh Murali.

Keshav Chaturvedi on The Road from Photos to Podcasts

37 min 36 sec

On this episode, Vineet talks to journalist, photographer, and travel podcaster Keshav Chaturvedi about his show Tedhe Medhe Raaste.

Mansi Zaveri's Parenting Content Empire

53 min 8 sec

On this episode of STSS Podcast Month, Vineet talks to the founder of Kidsstoppress, Mansi Zaveri. She talks about her 8 year journey of building up one of Indias most trusted parenting content brands.

The News Kids are Alright

51 min 54 sec

On this episode, Vineet talks to Anya, Kavya and Trivik, the hosts of the IVM podcast, News Kids on the Block three teenage Indian podcasters who have taken to the medium to share their version of the news every week.

Megha Rao's Poems to Calm Down To

43 min 42 sec

On this episode, Vineet talks to Megha Rao, a writer, a poet and a performer who uses her words to express the beauty the anguish of being a young woman experiencing the world around her. Megha talks to Vineet about her inspiration, process

Magsplay Shows the Way for Girl Gamers

40 min 15 sec

On this episode, Vineet talks to Mansi Magsplay Gupta about the secret sauce behind her rapid growth as a girl gaming creator on YouTube.

Gamezop's Global Gaming Goals

43 min 52 sec

On this episode, Vineet talks to Gaurav Agarwal, cofounder at Gamezop. Gamezops unique business model brings together great gaming titles and platforms.

Techno Gamerz ki Growth Strategy

1 hr 1 min 4 sec

On this episode, Vineet sits down to talk to Ujjwal Chaurasia, the youngest gaming creator with 20mn subscribers on YouTube.

Dominating with Global ESports

1 hr 5 min 19 sec

Longtime friends, gamers and entrepreneurs, Mohit Israney Rushindra Sinha epitomize the new breed taking over esports in India.

Children's Day Special: The Future of Kids Content | Panel Discussion

37 min 39 sec

This episode is a panel discussion from the India Kids Summit where Vineet spoke to executives from leading content houses platforms about the future of kids content.

Siddharth Anand Kumar on 4 Years of Yoodlee Films

50 min 54 sec

On this episode, Vineet sits down with Siddharth Anand Kumar, VP and Producer at Yoodlee Films, to talk about the impact of SaReGaMas independent production studio on Indian filmmaking.

Anshul Ailawadi on MTV India's 25 Years

46 min 58 sec

On this episode, in a no holds barred chat about 25 years of MTV in India, Vineet talks to Anshul Ailawadi, Business Head at MTV, Beats, Vh1 and Comedy Central India.

The Magic Of Mashups with OyeAnkit

49 min 49 sec

On this episode, Vineet sits down to talk to Ankit Chauhan, aka OyeAnkit, the man behind the internets most viral mashups. Ankit talks about his journey from editing videos with friends, to working with Rabbi Shergill and TVF, and his ambitions ahead.

What A Life Aakash Mehta Has Had!

51 min 38 sec

On this episode, Vineet Kanabar talks to standup comedian, podcaster, and now a musician Aakash Mehta. The two talk about Aakashs early years, his journey in the worlds of standup comedy and music, and about his upcoming debut album What A Life.

Making Music Learning Fun with Ambi and Bindu Subramaniam

50 min 30 sec

Vineet talks to Ambi Bindu Subramaniam about the SaPa School of Music and their mission to make music learning more fun accessible.

On a Virtual Safari with Suyash Keshari

41 min 55 sec

On this episode, Vineet takes a virtual safari with ace wildlife filmmaker, photographer and student of the game, Suyash Keshari. Suyash shares his journey from a passion for wildlife in his early years, to running a one man wildlife video OTT service.

10 Favourite Questions feat. TechnoGamerz, Jasleen, Barkha, FlyingBeast

1 hr 5 min 54 sec

On this 100th special episode, Vineet goes through some of his favourite moments with guests on the show. Featuring wisdom and insights from Jasleen Royal, Barkha, TechnoGamerz, FlyingBeast, Saurabh Khanna, Aakash Mehta, and much more

The Big Movie Business with Vivek Krishnani

50 min 18 sec

On this episode, Vineet talks to Vivek Krishnani, Managing Director of Sony Pictures Films India about the success of SpiderMan: No Way Home on India.

The Making of Campus Diaries with Prem Mistry

57 min 59 sec

On this episode, Vineet talks to Prem Mistry, director producer of the MXPlayer original web series, Campus Diaries. Prem talks to Vineet about telling stories about the youth, how he learned the craft of storytelling at TVF.

Reimagining Toys with AR with PlayShifu

41 min 8 sec

On this episode, Vineet talks to the founders of AR EduGaming startup, PlayShifu. Dinesh Vivek are leading the charge in turning everyday toys learnings objects for kids into interactive experiences using AR.

Uzair Merchant's NFT Music Video

34 min 52 sec

Uzair talks to Vineet about his approach to building creative bridges, how he landed his Hollywood gig, and goes behind the scenes of the worlds firstever NFT music video that hes creating.

The Rocket Boys Saga with Nikkhil Advani

30 min 22 sec

Nikkhil tells Vineet about how the show was developed, his impressions of the two giants how stories about our modern history help recreate the social fabric of modern India.

Behind the Music of Gehraiyaan with OAFF

40 min 29 sec

On this episode, Vineet sits down with Kabeer Kathpalia, aka OAFF, the musician producer behind the hit album of Gehraiyaan.

Chhavi & Mohit's Couple Creator Journey

56 min 4 sec

Chhavi Mohit take Vineet on a tour of their journey from TV to digital, how Facebook helped them grow and why they chose to quit TV completely.

The Queen Mother of Indian Pop - Part 1

44 min 51 sec

In this episode, Vineet talks to the one, the only, the Queen Mother of Indian Pop, Usha Uthup, and writer Srishti Jha.

Usha Uthup: The Queen Mother of Indian Pop - Part 2

54 min 56 sec

In part 2 of the chat, Vineet has Ushaji talking about the ban on her in West Bengal, sharing her lifes profound philosophy, and performing some choice hits, only for the listeners of Story Tellers Story Sellers.

Girls Can Stream Too with Rogstream & Mystic Ignite

1 hr 9 min 1 sec

From playing PubG for leisure to becoming financially independent, the Facebook gaming girls cover all in the latest episode of the podcast

The Sangya Project's Business of Pleasure

51 min 16 sec

On this episode, Vineet talks to Tanisha, Shweta, and Aashish, the founders of the sex toys wellness business. They talk about how the demand for sex toys in India is skyrocketing and how they are building a differentiated brand with Sangya Project.

D'Evil's Personal History of Gully Rap - Part 1

44 min 9 sec

In this unmissable episode, Vineet talks to gully rap OG, DEvil, AKA Dhaval Parab, about his journey from rapping for his friends in school to rapping with Ranveer Singh in Gully Boy and beyond.

D'Evil's Personal History of Gully Rap - Part 2

1 hr 4 min 13 sec

In the second part of the episode, DEvil talks about rapping with Ranveer Singh in Gully Boy and beyond. The great storyteller that DEvil is, he breaks down hip hop for us and what it means to him. He also talks about his endeavor with Triller India.

Darshan Doshi is Drumming Up A Storm- Darshan Doshi is Drumming Up A Storm

52 min 56 sec

Darshan talks to Vineet about learning on the job, learning from his heroes, and helping young Indian drummers take to the world stage.

How Pratik Gupta Leads with Empathy

1 hr 0 min 36 sec

On this episode, lessons in leading young creative folks and building a media empire from 33year old Pratik Gupta.

The Jhund Survives: A Slum Soccer Story

43 min 44 sec

In this episode, Vineet talks to Dr. Barse about how Slum Soccer has grown its footprint over the last decade, helping underprivileged youth around the country find their feet on the football pitch and in life.

Creating the Foundry's IP Library

1 hr 5 min 3 sec

On this episode, storytelling veterans, Puneet Sira Vekeana Dhillon talk how theyre developing producing for top OTTs, and about why writing is the heart of all storytelling

Transforming the Indian Education System ft. Imbesat Ahmad

52 min 26 sec

On this episode, Vineet talks to the CEO of edtech startup FILO. Imbesat brings his diverse background in learning, teaching, and building a company to this deep chat about the problems of Indian education and how FILO is attempting to solve these.

Being Funny, Making Money ft. Saloni Gaur and Neel Gogia

45 min 50 sec

Join Vineet Kanabar, as he talks to the renowned online influencer and content creator Saloni Gaur who is joined by Neel Gogia, Cofounder of IPLIX media.

Co-Living for Content Creators?

37 min 22 sec

Vineet talks to Azaan Feroze Sait about how hes enabling next level creator collaboration. Azaan runs The Hub in Bengaluru, reinventing a legacy property in the heart of the city into a place where Gen Z creators can live and work together.

Theatrically Unconventional ft. Faezeh Jalali

57 min 50 sec

On the episode, Vineet talks to theatre powerhouse Faezeh Jalali about her journey, inspirations and process. Faezeh is the creative brain behind acclaimed productions like Shikhandi and Strictly Unconventional.

Small Towns, Big Gamers ft. Elder God and AmiGaming

46 min

On this episode, Vineet talks to AmiGaming ElderGod about their journeys as Facebook Gamers. Fulltime Facebook gaming creators are taking India by storm with smalltown dreams of finding their feet in the big bad world of gamestreaming.

Every Night is a Netflix Night ft. Tanya Bami

47 min 7 sec

ineet talks to Tanya, Netflix Indias Series Head, about how Netflix is creating something for everyone in India.

A Heritage Tour of India with MSK

43 min 51 sec

On this episode, travel vlogger, actor and all round great guy MSK talks to Vineet about his plans to visit all the UNESCO heritage sites in India for an upcoming effort.

Getting Silly ft. Karan Nohria

40 min 39 sec

Karan Nohria is the Gen Z entrepreneur behind the buzzy Mumbai restaurant, Silly. On this episode,Karan tells Vineet about what motivates him, how his mother is his biggest ally and bouncing board, and what lies ahead for this promising Gen Z entrepreneur

Jamtara Diaries with Monika and Sparsh

37 min 48 sec

Vineet sits down with Sparsh Monica to talk about how their lives have changed with the runaway hit, what it was like shooting with an amazing cast and how season 2 of Jamtara builds on the story of the scams.

Doodling Away with Neha Doodles

44 min 2 sec

Vineet talks to Neha, whose passion for doodling paved her path to becoming a fulltime illustrator and cartoonist. Neha shares her journey, from early days of Perusing Chartered Accountancy to getting desired doodling projects

Turning Film Sets into Art ft. Rupin Suchak

54 min 15 sec

On this episode, Vineet talks to virtuoso space designer Rupin Suchak, known for his work on films like Ra.One, Jai Ho, Agneepath and more. He tells Vineet about his methods, his philosophy and how he manages to bring fresh ideas to the discipline.

Khooni Monday's Horror Stories ft Divay Agarwal

30 min 52 sec

On this episode, Vineet talks to Divay Agarwal, the brains the voice behind the successful horror YouTube creators, Khooni Monday.

What will Daniel Mac do for Living

38 min 42 sec

Its a big moment as Vineet asks American creator Daniel Mac a question hes always wanted to. If you wanted to know how a creator blows up almost overnight, and becomes a global sensation this is the episode for you.

Poetry in the Instagram Age ft. Shantanu Anand

49 min 55 sec

On this episode, Vineet talks to poet, performer, and Spoken Fest curator Shantanu Anand. Conversation ranges from the state of poetry in the times of Instagram, the sadness of being a Manchester United fan and Shantanus origins as a poet.

I'm Texty and I know it, with Rochelle Pinto

50 min 4 sec

Vineet talks to editor of Tweak India, Rochelle Pinto. Conversation ranges from Rochelles writing origins and her steep learning curve in her early journalistic years.

How to Pitch Your Book to Mita Kapur

44 min 17 sec

If youre dreaming of being a published author, or want to know what goes into getting published, this episode is for you. Vineet talks to the Director of the prestigious JCB Prize for Literature, and founder of Syaahi, one of Indias first literary consultancies. Draw on Mitas wealth of experience as an agent, an editor and an author, and find out why Mita always replies to emails within 24 hours.

Walking Through History with Harsh

1 hr 2 min 33 sec

On this episode, Vineet takes you on a journey around Bombay with Harshvardhan Tanwar Founder of No Footprints. They talk about the history of Bombay, the firsttime ice came to the Indian subcontinent, unheard historic anecdotes, and how No Footprints is your go to place to embark on an unforgettable journey of the city of dreams. About the ShowStorytellers and Storysellers Podcast gives you a frontrow seat to find out how the best stories are told and sold. Tune in for strategy storytelling perspectives from the brightest minds in entertainment, in conversation with Vineet Kanabar. From music to movies, from gaming to podcasts, from content creators to technology, all entertainment at once place New episodes every Thursday You can follow Harshvardhan Tanwar on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/NFPexploreInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/harshvardhantanwar/ Follow Vineet Kanabar on Twitter Instagram:https://twitter.com/ashcharyafuckit and https://instagram.com/ashcharyafuckit ashcharyafuckit 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. You can also check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside Girls Hostel with Ahsaas and Shreyasi

50 min 8 sec

If youre keen on learning how a show becomes a multiseason success, this episode is for you. Vineet talks to Ahsaas Channa and Shreyasi Sharma, the star and the creator of the hit Girliyapa show, Girls Hostel. Now in Season 3, on Sony Liv, Girls Hostel is a runaway success, depicting the lives of young women the way they want to be portrayed. Ahsaas Shreyasi talk about the journey of the show, about writing relatable feminist shows and women friendships on set.

Film Script ka Bhool Bhulaiyya with Aakash Kaushik

48 min 41 sec

If youve dreamt of writing for the screen, have ideas that you want to bring to life, or want to know what a film writers struggles are like, this episode is for you. Aakash Kaushik, the writer of Bhool Bhulaiyya 2 and Thank God talks to Vineet about having an epic year, about his methods, and why writers must get more of the limelight in the film industry. About the ShowStorytellers and Storysellers Podcast gives you a frontrow seat to find out how the best stories are told and sold. Tune in for strategy storytelling perspectives from the brightest minds in entertainment, in conversation with Vineet Kanabar. From music to movies, from gaming to podcasts, from content creators to technology, all entertainment at once place New episodes every Thursday You can follow Aakash Kaushik on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aakashkaushik25/Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/aakashkofficial/ Follow Vineet Kanabar on Twitter Instagram:https://twitter.com/ashcharyafuckit and https://instagram.com/ashcharyafuckit ashcharyafuckit You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stories of Indian Textiles with Archana Shah

55 min

Did you know that 10 of the worlds GHGs come from the textile industry Did you know that the Indian handloom textile industry could hold the key to our countrys unemployment problems. This week on the show, I talk to Archana Shah, founder of Bandhej and author of Crafting a Future: Stories of Indian Textiles Sustainable Practices, about the economy ecology of sustainable fashion.

STSS 2022 Wrapped: King, Saltbae & Shane Warne

24 min 51 sec

Vineet goes solo on the last episode of 2022, the best ever year for the show. Includes notes on SpotifyWrapped, and three popculture nuggets to remember the year by.

Philosophy, Poetry, Production & Parenthood with Vaibhav Modi

52 min 29 sec

If you want a behind the scenes look into writing and producing Webseries for OTTs, this episode is for you. Writer, producer, entrepreneur and father Vaibhav Modi runs Victor Tango productions, the banner behind Mukhbir and producer of shows like Tripling. Vineet talks to Vaibhav about his 20 years of production, how the current political climate affects creators and how he is inculcating storytelling habits in his son

Shantanu Pandit's 3000 Mile Tour

38 min 12 sec

If you like indie music, are curious about songwriting, or are fascinated by the logistics of putting together a tour, this episode is for you. Singer songwriter Shantanu Pandit released his first album, the critically acclaimed, Milk Teeth in 2021. He set out on a 3000 mile tour in a minivan. On this episode, Vineet Shantanu talk about the tour, his music and why it took him 7 years from his first EP to release an album. About the ShowStorytellers and Storysellers Podcast gives you a frontrow seat to find out how the best stories are told and sold. Tune in for strategy storytelling perspectives from the brightest minds in entertainment, in conversation with Vineet Kanabar. From music to movies, from gaming to podcasts, from content creators to technology, all entertainment at once place New episodes every Thursday You can follow Shantanu Pandit on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shantanman/Facebook: 12 Shantanu Pandit Facebook Follow Vineet Kanabar on Twitter Instagram:https://twitter.com/ashcharyafuckit and https://instagram.com/ashcharyafuckit ashcharyafuckit You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Data Is a Creator's Best Friend with Shailesh Kapoor

46 min 18 sec

Ever wondered why big films fail, or why shows get renewed or cancelled Audience research, testing, and performance are the final word for broadcast, OTT or Film producers, and many of them, swear by Ormax Indias only specialized media research consulting firm. On this episode, Vineet talks to Ormax Founder CEO, Shailesh Kapoor about their fascinating work over the last 15 years.

The Last Film Show with Dheer Momaya

45 min 18 sec

Dheer Momaya is the Founder at Jugaad Motion Pictures, and the producer of Chhello Show, Indias entry to the Oscars this year. Hes among a crop of young creators taking Indian entertainment to the world. If youre keen on knowing how a film gets pitched to the Oscars after being nominated, or how the next generation of great Indian filmmakers look at entertainment, this episode is for you. About the Show Storytellers and Storysellers Podcast gives you a frontrow seat to find out how the best stories are told and sold. Tune in for strategy storytelling perspectives from the brightest minds in entertainment, in conversation with Vineet Kanabar. From music to movies, from gaming to podcasts, from content creators to technology, all entertainment at once place New episodes every Thursday You can follow Dheer Momaya Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/dnmroots/ Facebook: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dheermomaya7a5bab75/ Follow Vineet Kanabar on Twitter Instagram:https://twitter.com/ashcharyafuckit and https://instagram.com/ashcharyafuckit ashcharyafuckit You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Inside the ChtrBox Growth Story with Pranay Swarup

33 min 53 sec

If youre keen on learning more about influencer marketing, building media tech products or growing your Startups, this episode is for you. Chtrbox founder Pranay Swarup tells Vineet about how the company has grown from their high velocity beginnings. Now operating in multiple markets, working on the biggest brands and entertainment projects, Pranay shares his PoV on building from India for the world.

From Gulaal to Thar with Raj Singh Chaudhary

52 min 32 sec

Writer, director, and actor Raj Singh Chaudhary takes Vineet on a film tour of the unseen parts of Rajasthan, through his movies Gulaal, Shaadistaan, and the new Netflix film, Thar. They talk about filmmaking, the Anurag Kashyap universe, Storytelling, Indian Cinema, bringing small tons and their culture alive on screen, learning on the ground, and making an impact through the medium. You can find Raj Singh on Instagram About the ShowStorytellers and Storytellers Podcast gives you a frontrow seat to find out how the best stories are told and sold. Tune in for strategy storytelling perspectives from the brightest minds in entertainment, in conversation with Vineet Kanabar. From music to movies, from gaming to podcasts, from content creators to technology, all entertainment at once place New episodes every Thursday Follow Vineet Kanabar on Twitter Instagram You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Class is in Session ft. Madhyama Segal & Chayan Chopra

40 min 27 sec

Vineet sits down with Madhyama and Chayan, two of the fresh faces in the new Netflix show, Class. They play the roles of Saba Dhruv respectively.The duo tells Vineet about how they prepared for the roles, how it was working with Ashim Ahluwalia, and how theyre welcoming newfound fame. Watch Class on Netflix Find Madhyama Chayan on Instagram About the Show:The Storytellers and Storysellers Podcast gives you a frontrow seat to find out how the best stories are told and sold. Tune in for strategy storytelling perspectives from the brightest minds in entertainment, in conversation with Vineet Kanabar. From music to movies, from gaming to podcasts, from content creators to technology, all entertainment at once place New episodes every Thursday Follow Vineet Kanabar on Twitter Instagram Find the show across audio streaming apps:Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts JioSaavn Gaana Amazon Music Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media.We are ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcasts App on Android or iOS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Mirchi is Staying Hot ft. Preeti Nihalani COO, ENIL (Mirchi)

59 min 10 sec

DId you know that out of 10 people 8 are tuned into FM radio Only 5 are listening to some other form of audio. Out of 5, 3 are tuning into digital audio and 2 are using some device. On this episode, Vineet talks to Preeti Nihalani, COO at ENIL. Preeti talks to Vineet about Mirchis expansion into video, and digital apps, why radio is a tough business to enter and to exit, and how technology is disrupting the radio ads business. They also celebrate 100 years of Radio Broadcasting. Find Preeti on LinkedIn About the Show:The Storytellers and Storysellers Podcast gives you a frontrow seat to find out how the best stories are told and sold. Tune in for strategy storytelling perspectives from the brightest minds in entertainment, in conversation with Vineet Kanabar. From music to movies, from gaming to podcasts, from content creators to technology, all entertainment at once place New episodes every Thursday Follow Vineet Kanabar on Twitter Instagram Find the show across audio streaming apps:Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts JioSaavn Gaana Amazon Music Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media.We are ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcasts App on Android or iOS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

STSS Rapid: India at the Oscars

10 min 1 sec

This week, we have a quick episode highlighting Indias journey at the Oscars. From Mother India in the 50s to Naatu Naatu last week, Vineet takes us through the films that have made it to the Oscar nominations and shares trivia about them. About the Show:The Storytellers and Storysellers Podcast gives you a frontrow seat to find out how the best stories are told and sold. Tune in for strategy storytelling perspectives from the brightest minds in entertainment, in conversation with Vineet Kanabar. From music to movies, from gaming to podcasts, from content creators to technology, all entertainment at once place New episodes every Thursday Follow Vineet Kanabar on Twitter Instagram Find the show across audio streaming apps:Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts JioSaavn Gaana Amazon Music Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media.We are ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcasts App on Android or iOS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does GenZ Listen to Indian Classical ft. Purbayan Chatterjee

55 min 3 sec

On this episode, Vineet talks to Sitar maestro and global ambassador for classical music, Purbayan Chatterjee. Purbayan da tells Vineet the difference between the Sitar and the Veena, talks about how the perceptions for Indian classical have changed, and why it needs to be evolved for Indian youth. Find Purbayan da on his LinkTreehttps://linktr.ee/Purbayanchatterjee About the Show:The Storytellers and Storysellers Podcast gives you a frontrow seat to find out how the best stories are told and sold. Tune in for strategy storytelling perspectives from the brightest minds in entertainment, in conversation with Vineet Kanabar. From music to movies, from gaming to podcasts, from content creators to technology, all entertainment at once place New episodes every Thursday Follow Vineet Kanabar on Twitter Instagram Find the show across audio streaming apps:Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts JioSaavn Gaana Amazon Music Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media.We are ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcasts App on Android or iOS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside India’s Hottest Creative Shop ft. Shirley D'Costa & Manoti Jain, Supari Studios

52 min 41 sec

Supari Studios is a decade old creative collective, the people behind some of the most loved videos and content IPs. Supari partners some of the coolest brands in India like Netflix, Tinder, Spotify, and more. On this episode, Vineet talks to Shirley DCosta and Manoti Jain from Suparis leadership to learn what makes the dakus tick. Find Shirley on Instagram LinkedIn Find Manoti on Instagram LinkedIn Find Kulfi Collective at Website InstagramFind Supari Studios at Website Instagram About the Show:The Storytellers and Storysellers Podcast gives you a frontrow seat to find out how the best stories are told and sold. Tune in for strategy storytelling perspectives from the brightest minds in entertainment, in conversation with Vineet Kanabar. From music to movies, from gaming to podcasts, from content creators to technology, all entertainment at once place New episodes every Thursday Follow Vineet Kanabar on Twitter Instagram Find the show across audio streaming apps:Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts JioSaavn Gaana Amazon Music Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media.We are ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Solo Transmission: A Century & A Half Later

8 min 11 sec

On the 150th episode of the show, Vineet reflects on some of the best conversations hes had recently, and shares an important update. About the Show:The Storytellers and Storysellers Podcast gives you a frontrow seat to find out how the best stories are told and sold. Tune in for strategy storytelling perspectives from the brightest minds in entertainment, in conversation with Vineet Kanabar. From music to movies, from gaming to podcasts, from content creators to technology, all entertainment at once place New episodes every Thursday Follow Vineet Kanabar on Twitter Instagram Find the show across audio streaming apps:Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts JioSaavn Gaana Amazon Music Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media.We are ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.