- 19
- Episodes
- 2021
- First episode
About Gupshup Pod
Every weekend I get on Zoom and chat with one of my mates. We talk about them, their lives, what they have learned, and what they are planning to do. Follow us at @GupshupPod.
- Publisher
- Tejas Vemparala
- Category
- society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- Yes
- First episode
- 5 Mar 2021
- Latest episode
- 19 Oct 2021
Latest episodes
19 episodes in the feed.
19 Oct 2021
Podcast SPECIAL - Season 1 Episode 15 w/ Ash
In this slightly dated episode we talk about canonizing memories, Ben Simmons and NBA chat, being comfortable with change, the vitality of youth, 'capital A' Adults , and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. Thanks for listening to Gupshup Pod. Be sure to check out our social media profiles online, and reach out to us by email (mailto:gupshuppod@gmail.com). Instagram (//www.instagram.com/ashkoshbgosh) Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/akshit-ash-bhatia-5b541414)
28 Jul 2021
Season 1 E14 with Evan
A fun entertaining episode with a close friend I've known for a very long time Evan (https://www.instagram.com/evan.springhetti/) where we talk about his optimism about people's stupidity, our version of how the adoption process and promoting content at sports should work, the Dalai Lama raw dogging reality, addictive personalities, upcoming horror film project in Spring 2022, how to genuinely handle and be comfortable with solitude, reading the scripts of Charlie Kaufman, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and Paddy Chayefsky, Patriots on the West Coast + Cam Newton and "lemonade" + playing football in New England winter, and former podcast guest Nick's (https://anchor.fm/gupshuppod/episodes/Gupshup-S1-E5-with-Nick-eupukv) book club. Support the podcast by buying us a coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/GupshupPod) and be sure to like, subscribe, and review us on your preferred podcast platform.
2 Jul 2021
Gupshup SPECIAL - Collateral Damage with Uj and Shen
A special chaotic energy episode of Gupshup Pod with the first two guests of the season Uj (https://www.instagram.com/ujvemparala/)and Shen (https://www.instagram.com/whoisshen/). Enjoy.
22 Jun 2021
Gupshup SPECIAL - English football
Special episode of Gupshup Pod where I talk to my friends in the UK about the 2020/21 Premier League season as well as England and the 2020 Euros in 2021. Manifesters of Mings x Ings designed by Frings: Vish, Sallu, Viggy, and Vaibs.
21 Jun 2021
Gupshup S1 E13 with Vish
An episode of catharsis with one of my oldest mates Vish (//www.instagram.com/vishakhchandrasekhar) where we talk about international travel, constant fight or flight mode, keeping today a priority instead of thinking about tomorrow, fatigue in football as a fan and the schedule's impact on football clubs, the pending effects of the pandemic on the public's mental health, Nelson DeMille, Daniel Silva, and running as a form of catharsis with a shout-out to former podcast guests Pranoy (https://anchor.fm/gupshuppod/episodes/Gupshup-S1-E8-with-Pranav-e10ao8q) and Rayan (https://anchor.fm/gupshuppod/episodes/Gupshup-S1-E6-with-Rayan-ev7qfv). If you're in London you must follow Carpe Di Yum (//www.instagram.com/carpe.diyum) and be sure to check out The Eastern Story (//www.instagram.com/theeasternstory) for your at-home Indian cooking needs. If you're in New York and want an authentic cup of chai, visit Kolkata Chai (//www.instagram.com/kolkatachaico) and be sure to come to the next Chapati Man NY event (//www.chapatimanny.com) when we reopen. Support the podcast by buying us a coffee (//www.buymeacoffee.com/GupshupPod) and be sure to like, subscribe, and review us on your preferred podcast platform.
11 Jun 2021
Gupshup SPECIAL - Italian football
Special episode of Gupshup Pod where I talk to three of my friends that make up the ALL CAPS BALOTELLI group chat focusing on the 2020/21 Serie A season as well as Italy's chances at the 2020 Euros in 2021. Balotelli 'fans' on the pod: Lisa (//www.instagram.com/occhionudo), Nick (//www.instagram.com/bossahari), Vaibhav (//www.instagram.com/vaibhav_s23)
10 Jun 2021
Gupshup S1 E12 with Casey!
In this week's podcast, I talk to my girlfriend Casey (//www.instagram.com/cgall87) about how she learned empathy from her parents to understand that everyone is trying their best, the fight for $15 (and more!), Mosaic (https://www.mosaicastoria.com/) in Astoria staying open throughout the pandemic - shout out to Amos (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5470445/)! - working in customer service and how the customer is NOT always right, ballroom classes, watching TV, and other ways to unwind, being in an interracial relationship, and growing up in Pennsyl-tucky. Be sure to follow Casey on Instagram and support the podcast by visiting the Buy Me A Coffee link and reviewing us on your favorite podcast platform.
5 Jun 2021
Gupshup S1 E11 with Rd
An fun reminiscent episode where my friend Rd (//www.instagram.com/iamrdrad) and I talk about travel being an important component of our social lives , the Shiva Trilogy by Amish Tripathi, being a business owner with empathy during the COVID-19 pandemic, Soy Soi in Chennai, the pros and cons of 'saying it how it is', and why not drinking shouldn't be a social stigma because stupid stuff is funny. Be sure to check out Rd's food (//www.instagram.com/ravelladelicieux) posts for world cuisine. Support the podcast by buying us a coffee (//www.buymeacoffee.com/GupshupPod) and be sure to like, subscribe, and review us on this podcast platform.
28 May 2021
Gupshup S1 E10 with Vaibhav
In this week's podcast, I talk to my friend Vaibhav (https://www.instagram.com/vaibhav_s23) about being entertainment adjacent and content creation including the Fam For Real podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/4USsnOp0iyLDaVMLsS7UYD?si=FxCamW3BSRufUkFBVVJtvQ) and filming an upcoming YouTube series. We touch upon Italian football (ALL CAPS BALOTELLI) and how our social changes were markedly different from our personal lives during the beginning of the pandemic. We also talk about our best content ever written (Ken Loach / penalty bias in European football) before embarking upon Anthony Bourdain's death and its effect on Vaibhav. Last call is a heat check of the NBA, where Vaibhav predicts the NBA finals of Jazz v. Nets or Bucks depending on injuries. TW: this episode touches upon Anthony Bourdain's suicide and addresses mental health awareness. We support mental health initiatives. If you're feeling sad or low, call 1-800-273-8255 if you are in the US and visit www.calmzone.net (https://www.thecalmzone.net/) if you are in the UK or Sneha India (https://snehaindia.org/new/) if you are in India.
19 May 2021
Gupshup S1 E9 with Rina
In this week's podcast, I talk to my friend Rina (https://www.instagram.com/rinamadhani) about the beginnings and background of Start Lighthouse (https://www.instagram.com/startlighthouse) and Rina's path from a period of uncertainty to knowing her true purpose. We also talk about destiny: people being destined to meet each other, changing destinies for students in low-income neighborhoods in the South Bronx, and how to reimagine and overcome challenges within this lens. We also talk about her passion and work ethic, social calendars and mental health, and trying to save the world one day at a time. Start Lighthouse is a nonprofit dedicated to addressing childhood illiteracy through an intergenerational approach. 1 in 4 children in the United States grow up without learning to read. You can support them by visiting them at their social media (https://www.linktr.ee/StartLighthouse) and learning more about their innovative racial justice literacy program for young children.
6 May 2021
Gupshup S1 E8 with Pranav
Eighth episode and its a blockbuster of an episode as my friend Pranav (Pranoy/Prancois) and I talk about the worst movie of 2020, looking for active silence, traveling to the quieter parts of the UK, how the West could learn a thing or two about popcorn from Sathyam Cinemas in Chennai, how I became Spurs, Saravana Bhavanan, and our love for friend of the pod Vish. Watch Rashamon, Dangal, and Seven Seal. Check in and show appreciation to your mates. Visit https://talkingtalkies.home.blog/ to read some fantastic movie reviews. Support the podcast by visiting our Buy Me A Coffee link.
28 Apr 2021
Gupshup S1 E7 with Nate
Lucky number seven episode of season 1 and I talk to one of my oldest friends from uni Nate about keeping a minimal digital presence, wanderlust, going to Toronto on a free to get a nice winter jacket, hanging out with former guests on the pod, "American Nations", and having a laugh in Austin together. Check out our Buy Me A Coffee link (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/GupshupPod). Email Us (mailto:gupshuppod@gmail.com) about your favorite travel destinations.
19 Apr 2021
Gupshup S1 E6 with Rayan
Sixth episode of season 1 and I talk to one of my oldest and closest friends Rayan [@rjwani] (//www.instagram.com/rjwani) about enjoying the moment, complementary behaviors, the lack of emotional connection for sports in the COVID-19 landscape, the current NBA landscape, and J*se M*urinho (who is now out of my &*$%ing football club). Check out our Buy Me A Coffee link (//www.buymeacoffee.com/GupshupPod), and let us know what you think about sports during the COVID-19 pandemic. Email Us (mailto:gupshuppod@gmail.com) about NBA chat - we enjoy a good cognitive dissonance essay.
13 Apr 2021
Gupshup S1 E5 with Nick
Fifth episode of season 1 and I talk to one of my closest friends Nick [@bossahari] about goal setting and reprioritizing, teammates and technical talk of fast cars going vroom in Formula 1, and how I ruined his life by convincing him to be Spurs. Be sure to follow @bossahari and @woventreasurerug on IG and like, subscribe, and review us - OR check out our Buy Me A Coffee link in the bio! Reach out to us about your thoughts on who will win Imola this weekend or whats going wrong at Tottenham Hotspur.
6 Apr 2021
Gupshup S1 E4 with Ishwar
Fourth episode of season 1 and I talk to one of my oldest friends Ishwar [@ishwar27] about living with someone other than family, being in Twitter jail, Lewis Hamilton matching Michael Schumacher's World Championship record, Mourinho, and fantasy IPL. Be sure to support the podcast by liking subscribing and reviewing. Also check out our Buy Me A Coffee link in bio.
27 Mar 2021
Gupshup S1 E3 with Jenny
Third episode of the first season and I talk to gyal from the 6ix Jenny [@jennyayelenkim] about trading urban for suburban, her parents being in the food industry and what that means to build a brand, and #contentcreation. Be sure to follow @bcd_soontofu and support the podcast by listening on Apple Music or Spotify, reviewing, or donating through the Buy Me A Coffee (or Beer!) link.
20 Mar 2021
Gupshup S1 E2 with Shen
Second episode of the first season. Shen [@whoisshen] is a New Yorker and a fashion designer - we talk about the last boy he dated named Dick, NOT being a saint, and why lip fillers are the nicest thing you can suggest to someone. Follow and subscribe to @GupshupPod on socials.
12 Mar 2021
Gupshup S1 E1 with Uj
First episode of the first season. A year ago, New York announced stay-at-home orders... what a ridiculous year. I talk to my sister Uj [@UjVemparala] and we discuss her organic juice business based in Bombay, our doggo Rani [@RaniVemparala], and about growing up together. Follow and subscribe to @GupshupPod and @RusOrganic on socials.
5 Mar 2021
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