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The HT Brunch Podcast

The HT Brunch Podcast

Hindustan Times - HT Smartcast

A prelude to what you’ll be reading this Sunday in HT Brunch, this weekly podcast aims to give you a BTS of interviews with celebs as well as a peek into our columnists, Vir Sanghvi and Seema Goswami’s, minds. We’re bringing some of the best opinion leaders and writers to you, but via a new medium! We end on a musical high, with a performance by an indie musician exclusively for you. This is a Hindustan Times production, brought to you by HT Smartcast.
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The HT Brunch Podcast - Jazz lessons with Arjun Sagar Gupta
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05/02/21 • 48 min

A chat with HT Brunch Star, musician Arjuna Sagar Gupta, with HT Brunch's Karishma Kuenzang, on the occasion of International Jazz Day, as he talks about the birth of the genre, its evolution, and building a community via his venues The Piano Man Jazz Club, Delhi, and Gururgram. We also have HT Brunch columnist Vir Sanghvi talking about travels to the mountains, while Spectator columnist Seema Goswami talks about how she's coping with the second wave of Covid. We end with a cover of the jazz standard Love For Sale by Arjun on vocals and piano.
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The HT Brunch Podcast - 9: Diwali with Suresh Raina and his 8-month-old Rio Raina!
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11/14/20 • 20 min

A chat our Diwali Cover Star Suresh Raina, who’s home to celebrate Diwali with his family with host Karishma Kuenzang. We also have Vir Sanghvi talking about the history of seekh kebabs, while Seema Goswami talks about making the most of the festival of lights during Covid. We end with a version of AR Rahman’s Rehna Tu by musician Aditya N. in collaboration with pianist and music producer Jarvis Menezes.

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The HT Brunch Podcast - 1: Premiering the HT Brunch Podcast
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09/19/20 • 16 min

A chat with Diipa Khosla, India’s first influencer to make it big, on being on the covers of seven magazine, besides HT Brunch, and how she’s embraced her skin tone. There’s also Vir Sanghvi talking about chaat, while Seema Goswami makes us wonder when we would be able to go to the beauty salon next. We end with a cover by Delhi saxophone player Abhay Sharma.

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The HT Brunch Podcast - 3: Happy 10th birthday, Instagram!
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10/03/20 • 16 min

Excerpts from HT Brunch’s roundtable discussion with India’s top 7 Instagram influencers. We begin with a fun session with Mumbai-based chef Saransh Goila and fashion creator Sakshi Sindwani. We also have Vir Sanghvi talking about the most non-Indian ordered dish during the lockdown – the burger – while Seema Goswami talks about talking baby steps out into the world. We end with an acoustic version of the first Hindi song by Delhi-based singer-songwriter Sanjeeta Bhattacharya.

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The HT Brunch Podcast - 2: Meet the newest parents-to-be
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09/26/20 • 21 min

A chat with HT Brunch Cover stars footballer Robin Singh and designer Lianne Texeira, about the partnership in their pregnancy and their future plans. Vir Sanghvi talks about how restaurateurs are bringing the fine dining experience to your homes, while HT Brunch columnist Rehana Munir makes her debut as she makes us ponder upon the focus on perfection everyone seems to be working towards during lockdown. We end with a song by this week's HT Brunch Social Media Star of the Week, YouTube singer Saurav Kishan, who is celebrating the legacy of Md Rafi with his renditions.

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The HT Brunch Podcast - 6: Confessions of a Bright Young Star: Alaya F
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10/24/20 • 20 min

A chat with last week’s HT Brunch Cover star, Alaya F, who penned down the cover story herself. The actor who made her debut with Jawaani Jaaneman earlier this year talks about being superstitious, the fleeting idea of fame today and the DMs that every girl gets, in a chat with host Karishma Kuenzang. We also have HT Brunch columnists Vir Sanghvi talking about mustard – an ingredient integral to Indian households, and Rehana Munir addressing making getaway plans during the festive season in the middle of a pandemic. We end with a cover of George Michael's song Freedom by Mumbai musician Aditi Ramesh, who has just released her new single Sambar Soul.

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The HT Brunch Podcast - Playing footsie with fame

Playing footsie with fame

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08/29/21 • 30 min

Join HT Brunch editor Jamal Shaikh as he chats with the footballer and HT Brunch Cover Star Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, as they talk about the HT Brunch shoot, sportspersons who find that success comes fame, dealing with pressures, facing the pitfalls and therapy. We also have HT Brunch columnist Vir Sanghvi giving tips on stepping out to eat during Covid, while Humour columnist Rehana Munir talks about playing the role of a non-parent when it comes to kids. We end with an original track by Purbayan Chatterjee, titles Sukoon – Catharsis.
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The HT Brunch Podcast - Brunch date with Bebo

Brunch date with Bebo

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08/14/21 • 20 min

Join HT Brunch Editor Jamal Shaikh as he chats with the HT Brunch Independence Day Cover Star and actor Kareena Kapoor Khan, better known as Bebo, as she talks about motherhood and her second pregnancy. We also have HT Brunch columnist Vir Sanghvi questioning why our coastal hotels aren't akin to those in the Maldives, while Humour columnist Rehana Munir ponders about memories and walking down memory lane. We end with an original by musician and composer Anand Bhaskar's indie avatar with his band, The Anand Bhaskar Collective.
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The HT Brunch Podcast - Handloom tales

Handloom tales

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07/31/21 • 40 min

Since August 2018, when floods destroyed 273 looms in the North Paravur belt of Kerala, mainly in the weaving town of Chendamangalam, life changed completely for the weavers there. That's when journalist, fashion veteran and industry mentor Ramesh Menon set up a crafts revival organisation called Save The Loom. Join fashion journalist and expert Bharat Gupta as he chats with Mr Menon about regional looms that are almost lost and their revival and setting up save the loom. We also have HT Brunch columnist Vir Sanghvi giving some of the safest travel spots in India at the moment, while Rehana Munir gives a peek into her column about shifting houses. We end with award-winning folk musician Pragnya Wakhlu's original track, Falling.
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The HT Brunch Podcast - Brunch date with PV Sindhu

Brunch date with PV Sindhu

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06/27/21 • 19 min

With the Olympics delayed due to the ongoing pandemic, HT Brunch Cover Star and badminton champion PV Sindhu says she has spent a lot of time at home. Join host and HT Brunch's Karishma Kuenzang as Sindhu talks about staying positive and getting back on the court. We also have HT Brunch columnist Vir Sanghvi listing questioning if Mashobra is the new Maldives, while Spectator columnist Seema Goswami talks about stepping outside as things open up. We end with a track by producer Aman Sagar.
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FAQ

How many episodes does The HT Brunch Podcast have?

The HT Brunch Podcast currently has 51 episodes available.

What topics does The HT Brunch Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Film Interviews, Podcasts, Tv & Film and Film Reviews.

What is the most popular episode on The HT Brunch Podcast?

The episode title 'Playing footsie with fame' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The HT Brunch Podcast?

The average episode length on The HT Brunch Podcast is 28 minutes.

How often are episodes of The HT Brunch Podcast released?

Episodes of The HT Brunch Podcast are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The HT Brunch Podcast?

The first episode of The HT Brunch Podcast was released on Sep 19, 2020.

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