The Bridge - Sammy Chand

About The Bridge - Sammy Chand

Meet Sammy Chand, Your Host on The Bridge— Welcome to The Bridge, the only daily show covering the diaspora of the Indian subcontinent, airing nationally across North America on Rukus Avenue Radio/iHeart Radio. I'm your host, Sammy Chand, and I'm thrilled to share my passion for South Asian music and culture with you. A Pioneer in the Industry— With almost three decades of experience, I've been at the forefront of the South Asian cultural movement in North America. As the Founder and CEO of Rukus Avenue, I've built a company that's committed to telling the story of the South Asian experience through music, podcasts, and radio. A Legacy of Excellence— My work has been recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award, and I've had the privilege of collaborating with some of the biggest names in the industry. From producing music for over 75 film and television shows to hosting TV shows for Viacom, I've made it my mission to promote South Asian talent and culture. The Bridge: Your Connection to South Asian Music and Culture— On The Bridge, I'll be sharing my expertise and passion for South Asian music, as well as interviewing some of the biggest names in the industry. From Bollywood and Hindi pop to Punjabi and Haryanvi music, we'll be exploring the diverse sounds and styles of the Indian subcontinent. Join the Conversation— Tune in to The Bridge every day to stay connected to the latest developments in South Asian music and culture. Join the conversation on social media, and get ready to experience the best of South Asian entertainment. I'm excited to share this journey with you, and I look forward to connecting with you on The Bridge!

Publisher

Sammy Chand

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

26 Oct 2024

Latest episode

16 May 2025

Latest episodes

137 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 May 2025

   Countdown Show - May 16-18

   The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama. Sammy’s weekend countdown show features a collection of his favorite 20 songs. For the past three weeks, Gulab Sidhu’s “Yes No” has held the top spot on the countdown. This week, Sammy announces a new top song, a debut track that immediately reaches the top spot, a rare occurrence. The countdown is intriguing because only one song returns to the exact same position, and this week’s #2 song is the one that achieves this feat!

2. 

   15 May 2025

   May 15, 2025

   The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama. Sammy has a very active show today. He starts the show by mentioning he has a “trunk load of people” joining him on the hour. He is joined by Dr Roy as she delivers the Word of the Avenue, Doyeeta who chimes in with the Artist Spotlight, and Shailen who gives you a news bite. Sammy’s got a superb playlist leading into his Top 20 countdown tomorrow. He is joined AKTV as he breaks down what his issue is with Sammy’s show! He makes his first appearance on The Bridge. Sammy is joined by Sunny Grewal as they talk about the credit card spending habits of the younger generation and how it is different than the older generations. Sammy has a preview from Vidya Warrier as she discusses her show The Forgotten Essence. Sammy is lastly joined by Aashi Arora, as she talks about the secrets of using LinkedIn to build your brand.

3. 

   14 May 2025

   May 14, 2025

   The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama. Sammy’s excited about this Wednesday show, he starts about mentioning he’s gonna be joined by Jaya as they break down their fun entertainment news segment. They talk about the Pope being from Chicago, the controversy around Diljit Dosanjh's Met Gala outfit, and the Diddy trial. Sammy announces that he will be joined tomorrow by comedian AkTV. Sammy’s playlist is designed for the perfect hump day conditions out there! He’s got some celebrated The Bridge classic songs but he’s got a couple of songs from the current Top 10 of the show. Sammy comments on the happenings around the NBA, like Jason Tatum injury and the #1 pick going to the Mavs. Sammy plays the song Titli from Satinder Sartaaj as doyeeta delivers an artist spotlight on the poet and singer. Sammy tells us he will be joined by Sunny Grewal tomorrow.

Podcast Authority Score: 31 / 100

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