The son of Fijian-Indian immigrants, Salvin is an activist/poet/director/comedian. Growing up in Sacramento, and feeling disconnected from his roots, he found his voice first as a slam poet, and now through advocacy for the Khalistani cause of an independent Punjabi homeland. He talks about his life as a slam poet, his advocacy work, and more!…

We discuss Indian Godmen--the social function and pitfalls in a decentralized religious context, excessive weddings, and more...

Our buddy Vish Burra is back to discuss the current state of the 2024 election, the future of politics in America, the realignment of right and left wing ideologies, and more--very spicy ep! The full content is on Patreon. Follow Vish on X @vishburra

Eric Adams calls India Pakistan (oops!), an Indian clickbaiter refuses to tip in NYC, Hanuman in texas, Pranav has a falling out.

We sit down with director Shuchi Talati to discuss her film "Girls Will Be Girls" (Winner of the Sundance Audience Award!)--Premiering the weekend of 9/13/24 in NYC--the movie is great and this episode is hilarious as she didn't expect Pranav and Usama to enjoy such a sensitive, artful film! We did! You should go see it on the weekend of 9/13!!! Fo…

The enigmatic and hilarious pakistani comedian SWINERYY is on the pod-her comedic process, new characters, and more.

Biden Uncle is Byeden Sunkle, JD Vance marries up to Usha's caste, and more!

WHAT'S GOING ON GUYS?!!! Sheikh Hasina was "escorted" out by the military, who's in charge now??? We break it down, go to patreon for the extras!

Pranav DID predict this in January.

Jai Wolf on the pod discusses being a Hindu from bangladesh, his career in music, and meeting Priyanka Chopra!

Usama's "special fast", Jains rescuing goats on Eid, Om Prakash and Mujahid's tragic sex-change love story.

We hang with one of our fave comedian/actors Sahana Srinivasan!

We discuss the recent reconstruction of the famous Buddhist institution of Nalanda University, how it's ugly, and other educational scandals currently plaguing India. More wild stuff behind the patreon!

We talk: Iron Claw, Joe making fashion choices for his wife (big time fail), Pranav's financial illiteracy, and behind the patreon wall we discuss how theater kids are ruining the world.

Usama paints a racist picture, cricket jingoism, the korean war?

Shaunak comes on the pod and we all have a grand old time discussing Australian history, Zager and Evans, American Project, and lots of other goofy tings.

The boys return after a triumphant trip out west--Pranav won some awards, usama smashed his Netflix is A Joke festival show and narrowly averts a massive health crisis hint hint. Also: Indian RWers start spiraling when things don't go their way; Indian libs continue being r-worded and run victory laps around their dismal showing in the Lok Sabha el…

The title says it all. Also, Pranav's mom sends a chilling warning to Mango Bae, then we call her to confront her, and much more!

We sit down with hilarious comedian Vishnu Vaka! We talk Mahabharat and goofy Indians. Super fun time, check it out!!!!!

We talk Iran and Israel going at it a little bit!! It's a very will they wont they in the Middle East rn, Full convo on PATREON at patreon.com/mangobae, we love y'all!

We talk: Shogun, Malala collabing with Hillary Clinton, Gaza, and lost more--FULL EP ON PATREON!

Transgender candidate Hemangi Sakhi runs to the right of Modi, some Mahabharata madness--tricky moral tests, transgenderism, karna, and more on the Patreon!

Riddhi Patel goes ham for Palestine and much more--Patreon for full content.

The guardian's super sexy article about India's assassination program, Pakistani army training their national cricket team, fascist fashion, Pranav leans into his curmudgeonly ways, and his unpopular but 100% true take on what's happening in the middle east. Full ep on patreon. We love you.

Pranav and Usama talk about their respective acting gigs and a new. mosque for Hijras (transgender folk) in Bangladesh OF ALL PLACES WOW! Full ep is on the Patreon go over there and get it!

Pranav's brother, Dr. Ashish Behari, is on the pod. They discuss the anomaly of him being an alpha male Indian in America before there were any such role models, stories from when they were kids, him being an amazing brother and human being, and lots lots lotsa fun stuff--FULL EPISODE ON PATREON!

We talk about how Americans IMMEDIATELY pounced like a bengal tiger when they heard Indians were aboard the cargo ship that destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge, American tourists terrorizing the Caribbean, reggae music, Usama getting a gift, it's a fun one---FULL EP ON PATREON

We're joined by ouir buddy Ayan Sanyal of Kolkota Chai company to discuss his breathrough business, the struggles and triumphs of being a founder, the Business Insider hit piece on the Juggernaut, and more! Hit the Patreon for full episode!

Our good friend Brittany Carney sits down with us to discuss the Guardian's takedown of ISKCON Don/Self-help Guru to the stars Jay Shetty. Full ep is on patreon!

Go to Patreon for the full mess!

Mughals, timelines of Indian history, conversions, and Modi doing victory laps in the gulf, different aspects of Hindutva, Usama killing it on his Colbert appearance., mahabharat stuff.

Renowned singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan brings the beat down on his student?! Mango Bae investigates!

Usama becomes Hindu, Mahabharat talk, cow stanning, and India rescuing Pakistani sailors from Somali pirates.

Joe get's recognized as the white voice of Mango Bae, a Punjabi couple shows us what true loves is, Pranav's parents react to Stavros' comedy special. Patreon is where it's at.

Oh yah, the Ram Janmabhoomi temple inauguration, Usama making spicy communal Hindu-Muslim content, differing historical timelines of the subcontinent. Gay. Full samosa on Patreon.

Neko and Usama talk about a recent party where usama gets accused of anti-semitism, other guests annoy them, his anime obsession, and more. Full ep on Patreon! Along with archived episodes, early access, and an invite to our discord server where you control the fate of the podcast!

Full episode on PATREON! along with bonus content, early access, and lots more :) Pranav discusses how we ratioed a leading presidential candidate on X when he had less than 100 follows (follow him there @pranahaha), the Maldives vs. India Lakshadweep dispute, Sheikh Hasina remaining in power, and a special tribute to our friend and past Mango bae …

We hang out with our buddy Aaron Mate (Grayzone, Democracy Now) to talk about his evolution as a political journo, what's happening in Gaza, Twitter lore instigated by Pranav, and more!

We've re-branded into a gay podcast. We talk about Vivek and how Nikki looks like Jay Leno. Usama bombing at certain Brooklyn venues in front of fans. Khalistan heating up. Full ep on Patreon!

You heard it--first go buy tickets to Nimesh's show at the Garden, then go subscribe to the patreon for the full convo. We love you.

We drink scotch and chainsmoke with our boy Vish Burra--political fixer and bagman extraordinaire--about his ascent from mushroom dealing to working as an operator in the most controversial corners of the republican party. This is a truly wild episode! Bonus content is on the patreon, along with early release, archived episodes, and much more!…

That annoying desi couple tearing down israeli hostage posters get cancelled and fired, the controversy around the world's first plus-sized Miss World contestant, Jane Dipika Garrett, from Nepal of all places, and much more--bonus content on Patreon, along with our archived eps, early access to every episode, Discord server, and more!…

The bad poetry of Rupi Kaur, Khalistanis threatening Indian airliners, and when political thought transmutes into mass action you get r-worded results. Full content on our patreon, along with early access, archived episodes, access to our discord server, and more!

Joe almost gets murdered, an anglophile Indian couple gets cancelled for Pali-maxxing on the UES, bonus content on Patreon--along with archived eps, bonus eps, and other goodies!

Brown-on-brown violence in the GOP LET'S GOOOOOOOO!

Stalkers, fans, Zionist freaks and Pali-stans flooding the timelines, and the US plans for regime change in Bangladesh. Full ep on Patreon!

We discuss Hasan's video clapback to the New Yorker hatchet job, conspiracize about Muslims in positions of media authority, Usama's epic bomb at a gala for doctors in Texas, and more!

BONUS CONTENT ON PATREON! We're joined by our good buddy Jaffer Khan (Tik Tok fame) to discuss the situation in Palestine, bad comedian responses to the conflict, and trump impressions--it's fun!

We got our buddy Gus Tate on the pod this week, discussing India vs. Bharat!

Monkey Men of India, Carrom on ESPN, Indian Scammers enslaving Muslim-Hindu Couples?!