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

music

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

19 May 2025

Latest episode

6 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

15 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Jun 2025

   Countdown Show - June 6 -June 8

   Sammy Chand highlights new songs impacting the countdown, including Jassi Gosal and Jagan Randhawa’s "Awara Munde," and reflects on the evolution of Indian hip-hop.

2. 

   5 Jun 2025

   June 5, 2025

   Sammy Chand hosts Aashi Arora, Sunny Grewal, Shailen, and Dr. Roy to discuss Rukus Avenue Radio shows, South Asian etiquette, news, and music, offering listeners diverse perspectives in this interview episode.

3. 

   4 Jun 2025

   June 4, 2025

   Host Sammy Chand honors Watch The Throne, rediscovers favorite songs, and discusses community happenings with Dr. Roy, Shailen, Doyeeta, and Jaya in this interview episode.

4. 

   3 Jun 2025

   June 3, 2025

   Sammy Chand highlights the Gukesh-Carlsen chess rivalry and shares new music from various artists, while DJ ArtiFX delivers the "Ears To The Streets" segment and Dr. Roy, Shailen, and Doyeeta discuss cultural updates.

5. 

   2 Jun 2025

   June 2, 2025

   Sammy Chand presents new Indian Cinema and Bollywood tracks, featuring artists like Jordan Sandhu and Madhubanti Bagchi, alongside Dr. Roy, Shailen, Doyeeta, and Meera Sharma, who shares a Sass minute.

6. 

   30 May 2025

   Countdown Show - May 30-June 1

   Sammy Chand presents the weekly countdown, revealing the top 20 songs and highlighting new entries, returning tracks, and a brand new number one song.

7. 

   29 May 2025

   May 29, 2025

   Sammy Chand interviews AKTV, Sunny Grewal, Aashi Arora, and Raheem Miles about new music, legalization of cannabis in London, and an upcoming KSwiss event.

8. 

   28 May 2025

   May 28, 2025

   Sammy Chand hosts DJ ArtiFX, Jaya, Dr. Roy, Shailen, and Doyeeta to discuss KRSNA and Badshah's new song, the Diddler, Britney Spears, Aditya Mittal, and Rajakumari in this interview episode.

9. 

   27 May 2025

   May 27, 2025

   Sammy Chand previews the week's guests, analyzes the Diljit-Sonali Singh split, and features new music from Housefull 5 and Bhoo Chuk Maaf, alongside contributions from Dr Roy, Shailen, and Doyeeta.

10. 

    26 May 2025

    May 26, 2025

    Sammy Chand previews a week full of guests and new music, including SB's "Signature," Emiway Bantai and Sidhu Moosewala's latest track, and Wazir Patar, while Meera, Dr. Roy, Shailen, and Doyeeta contribute to the show.

11. 

    23 May 2025

    Countdown Show - May 23-25

    Sammy Chand presents the weekly top 20 countdown show, highlighting new songs from Madubanti Bagchi and Stebin Ben, and summarizing appearances from AKTV, Sunny Grewal, and Jaya.

12. 

    22 May 2025

    May 22, 2025

    Sammy Chand premieres Jassi Gosal and Jagan Randhawa's song "Awara Munde," discusses immigration with Sunny Grewal, and previews Aashi Arora's upcoming show, also featuring Dr. Roy, Shailen, and Doyeeta for diaspora news; this is an interview episode.

13. 

    21 May 2025

    May 21, 2025

14. 

    20 May 2025

    May 20, 2025

    Sammy Chand hosts AKTV to discuss Bruin Bhangra and the 5X festival, while Neesh previews The Garage Mahal show and DJ ArtiFX shares music in this interview episode.

15. 

    19 May 2025

    May 19, 2025

    Sammy Chand previews a world premiere and discusses Diljit Dosanjh's tour, while Meera Sharma delivers a motivational minute, and Dr. Roy shares insights on AAPI month and Cannes Film Festival.

Who has been a guest on The Bridge - Sammy Chand

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Aashi Arora
• Sunny Grewal
• Shailen
• Dr Roy
• Doyeeta

Podcast Authority Score: 29 / 100

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Quality

57

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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