Episode 86. The Moon in June.


Episode 86. The Moon in June. Go right ahead - write that song.
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Kishore Kumar (Jhumroo, 1961); Salim Khan & Javed Akhtar (Muqaddar ka Sikandar, 1981); Javed Akhtar (Silsila, 1981)
Music Credits: Kishore Kumar (Jhumroo, 1961)
Episode 85. The Perfect Job Interview


Episode 85. The Perfect Job Interview. The qualifications you have to stress.
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Dr. Rahi Masoom Reza (Aakhree Rasta, 1986);Kadar Khan (Coolie No.1, 1995); Salim Khan & Javed Akhtar (Sholay, 1974)
Music Credits: A.R. Rahman (Sapnay, 1997)
Episode 84. Spring.


Episode 84. Spring. How to ring in the season.
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Gulshan Bawra (Pukar, 1983);Salim Khan & Javed Akhtar (Trishul, 1978); Nitin Raikwar (Company,2001)
Music Credits: R.D. Burman (Ijaazat, 1978)
Episode 83. The Evil Slumdog.


Episode 83. The Evil Slumdog. After the Stock Crash and the Oscars..
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Kadar Khan (Amar Akbar Anthony,1977); Javed Akhtar (Main Hoon Na, 2001); T. Rama Rao (Andhaa Kanoon, 1983)
Music Credits: R.D. Burman (Hum Kissise Kum Nahin, 1977);A.R. Rahman (Main Hoon Na, 2001)
Episode 82. Valentine's Day


Episode 82. Valentine's Day. Things you can say and things you can't.
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Anand Bakshi (Kaalia,1981); Mansoor Khan (Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, 1992);Yogesh (Chhoti si Baat,1975)
Music Credits: Salil Chuadhary (Chhoti si baat, 1975); R.D. Burman (Kaalia, 1981)
Episode 81, The Year of the Ox.


Episode 81. The Year of the Ox. Happy New Year.
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Javed Akhtar (Lagaan, 2001); Salim Khan & Javed Akhtar (Muqaddar ka Sikandar, 1981)
Music Credits: A.R. Rahman (Lagaan, 2001)
Episode 80. Japan


Episode 80. Japan. Expectations.
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Salim Khan & Javed Akhtar (Shakti, 1982; Kaalia, 1981;Muqaddar ka Sikandar, 1978)
Music Credits: Kishore Kumar (Chalti ka Naam Gaadi, 1958)
Episode 79. Voting Day.


Episode 79. Voting Day. Making the Choice.
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Anand Bakshi (Namak Haraam, 1973; Shahenshah, 1988); Suraj Sanim (C.I.D., 1990); Salim Khan & Javed Akhtar (Deewar, 1975); R.D. Burman (1975)
Music Credits: R.D. Burman (Namak Haraam; 1973);Amar Utpal (Shahenshah, 1973)
Epsidoe 78. Waiting for Trains


Episode 78. Waiting for Trains. Of Kings and Goats.
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Mansoor Khan (Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, 1992); Salim Khan & Javed Akhtar (Don, 1978);Mehboob, Tejpal Kaur, Sukhwinder Singh (Thakshak, 1999)
Music Credits: A.R. Rahman (Dil Se, 1998)
Episode 77. The Financial Crisis.


Episode 77. The Financial Crisis. Money in the tank.
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Inder Raj Anand (Shahenshah, 1987); Salim Khan & Javed Akhtar (Don, 1978); Anwar Khan (Ram Lakhan, 1989)
Music Credits: Jaidev (Gharonda, 1977)
Epsiode 76. Hiking.


Episode 76. Hiking. The Human and the Mountain.
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Salim Khan & Javed Akhtar (Deewar, 1974);Mansoor Khan (Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, 1992);Anjaan (Namak Halaal;1982)
Music Credits: S.D. Burman (Paying Guest, 1957); Kalyanji Anandji (The Great Gambler, 1979)
Episode 75. The Seventy Fifth Episode.


Episode 75. The Seventy Fifth Episode. Reactions.
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Dr. Rahi Masoom Reza (Aakhree Rasta, 1986); Salim Khan & Javed Akhtar (Trishul, 1978); Kadar Khan (Muqaddar ka Sikandar, 1981);
Music Credits: R.D. Burman (Zamaane ko Dikhana Hai, 1981)
Epsiode 74. Pigeons.


Episode 74. Pigeons. The strays of the bird world.
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Raju Shrivastav (Dalaal, 1993);Kadar Khan (Muqaddar ka Sikandar, 1981);Anurag Kashyap (Satya, 1998);T. Rama Rao (Andhaa Kanoon, 1983)
Music Credits: R.D. Burman (Satte pe Satta, 1982); Bappi Lahiri (Dalaal, 1993)
Epsiode 73. Patriotism


Episode 73. Patriotism. Love for a country.
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Inder Raj Anand (Mard, 1985);Khursheed Hallauri(Parinda, 1989);Saurabh Shukla & Anurag Kashyap (Satya, 1998)
Music Credits: R.D. Burman (Parinda, 1989)
Episode 72. The Potato.


Episode 72. The Potato. An ode to this noble vegetable.
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Vairamuthu (Bombay, 1995), Salim Khan & javed Akhtar (Sholay, 1974), Mehboob (Yuva, 2004)
Music Credits: A.R. Rahman (Bombay, 1995; Yuva,2004)
Epsiode 71. Sex & The City.


Episode 71. Sex and The City. Before the Hangover.
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Anand Bakshi (Jawani Diwani, 1972), Salim Khan & Javed Ahtar (Sholay, 1974), Javed Akhtar (Lagaan, 2001)
Music Credits: R.D. Burman (Deewar, 1975), Kalyanji Anandji (Muqaddar ka Sikandar, 1978)
Episode 70. Barack Obama.


Episode 70. Barack Obama. Why he's different.
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Kader Khan (Muqaddar ka Sikandar, 1981), Salim Khan & Javed Akhtar (Sholay, 1974)
Music Credits: R.D. Burman (1942 A Love Story, 1993),Vanraj Bhatia (Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron, 1983)
Epsiode 69. Street Crime.


Episode 69. Street Crime. How to fight it.
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Kader Khan (Muqaddar ka Sikandar, 1981), Salim Khan & Javed Akhtar (Sholay, 1974)
Music Credits: R.D. Burman (1942 A Love Story, 1993),Vanraj Bhatia (Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron, 1983)
Episode 68. The Olympic Torch.


Episode 68. The Olympic Torch. The march is complete.
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Anil Sharma (Elaan-E-Jung, 1989(;(Tahalka, 1992)
Music Credits: R.D. Burman (Balika Badhu, 1976)
Episode 67. America.


Episode 67. America. What they found when they went to look for America.
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: K.P. Saxena (Lagaan, 2001), Salim Khan & Javed Akhtar (Sholay, 1974); (Shakti, 1981); Imtiaz Hussain (Parinda, 1989)
Music Credits: R.D. Burman (Mahaan, 1983)
Epsiode 66. Questions.


Episode 66. Asking questions. How to ask the right questions.
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Anil Sharma (Elaan-E-Jung, 1989); Salim Khan & Javed Akhtar (Mr. India,1987); Kader Khan (Amar Akbar Anthony, 1977)
Music Credits: R.D. Burman (Hum Kissise Kum Nahin, 1977)
Epsiode 65. The Most Important Phrase.


Episode 65. The Most Important Phrase. Learn the most important phrase in Hindi.
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Salim Khan & Javed Akhtar (Shakti, 1982)
Music Credits: R.D. Burman (Hum Kissise Kum Nahin, 1977)
Episode 64. The Oscars.


Episode 64. The Oscars. Learn how to conduct yourself during the Oscars.
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Kadar Khan (Muqaddar ka Sikandar, 1981);Anand Bakshi (Namak Halaal, 1982); Sanjay Chel (Rangeela, 1995)
Music Credits: Bappi Lahiri (Namak Halaal, 1982)
Episode 63. Valentine's Day.


Episode 63. Valentines Day. How to make the most out of Valentine's Day.
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Anand Bakshi (Kaalia,1981), Saurabh Shukla & Anurag Kashyap (Satya, 1998), Sameer (Kartavya, 1995), Deepak Sneh, Indeewar, Maya Govind & Nawab Arzoo (Rock Dancer, 1994)
Music Credits: R.D. Burman (Kaalia, 1981); Bappi Lahiri (Rock Dancer, 1994)
Episode 62. Questions about Rambo.


Questions about Rambo. Learn the important questions in Hindi through the prism of the new Rambo movie.
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Anand Bakshi (Amar Prem, 1971)
Music Credits: R.D. Burman (Amar Prem, 1971; Rocky, 1981)
Episode 61. Efficiency.


Episode 61. Efficiency. Learn how to do things efficiently - and inefficiently.
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Raj Kumar Santoshi (Ghayal, 1990)
Music Credits: Hridayanath Mangeshkar (Mashaal, 1984)
Episode 60. A New Year Resolution


Episode 60. A New Year Resolution.
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Anand Bakshi (Warrant, 1975), Javed Siddiqui (Avinash, 1986)
Music Credits: R.D. Burman (Warrant, 1975), Dan "The Automator" Nakamura & Viju Shah (Bombay The Hard Way: Guns, Cars And Sitars, 2001)
Episode 59. The Grinch who Stole Christmas.


Episode 59. The Grinch Who Stole Christmas. The Bollywood adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic.
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Salim Khan & Javed Akhtar (Deewar, 1975),Kader Khan (Muqaddar ka Sikandar,1978; Lawaaris, 1981), Anil Sharma (Elaan-E-Jung, 1989),
Music Credits: Laxmikant Pyarelal (Amar Akbar Anthony, 1977)
Epsiode 58. Indian Airlines.


Episode 58. Indian Airlines. It happened one flight.
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Salim Khan & Javed Akhtar (Shakti, 1978); Inder Raj Anand (Mard, 1985; Kader Khan (Coolie, 1983); Kader Khan (Amar, Akbar Anthony, 1977)
Music Credits: R.D. Burman (Seeta aur Geeta, 1972), Kalyanji Anandji (Vidhaata, 1982)
Episode 57. Work-Life Balance.


Episode 57. Work-Life Balance. Learn how to set expectations at the job interview.
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Anand Bakshi (Ek Duje Ke Liye, 1981), Salim Khan & Javed Akhtar (Trishul, 1978)
Music Credits: Laxmikant Pyarelal (Ek Duje Ki Liye, 1981)
Episode 56. Shopping.


Episode 56. Shopping. Learn how to survive the stressful holiday shopping season.
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Anil Sharma (Hukumat, 1992), Kader Khan (Giraftaar, 1985), Salim Khan & Javed Akhtar (Trishul, 1978), Vrajendra Gaur (The Great Gambler, 1979)
Music Credits: Laxminkanth Pyarelal (Bobby 1973)
Episode 55. The Weather Forecaster.


Episode 55. The Weather Forecaster. Learn how to forecast the weather.
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Anand Bakshi (Loafer, 1973), Salim Khan (Toofan, 1989), Anand Bakshi (Mohra, 1994)
Music Credits: A.R. Rahman (Lagaan, 2001), R.D Burman (1942 A Love Story)
Episode 54. Diwali.


Episode 54. Diwali. Learn more about the festival of lights.
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Salim Khan (Toofan, 1989), Inder Raj Anand (Kaalia,1981, Anand Bakshi (Amar Akbar Anthony, 1977), Salim Khan & Javed Akhtar (Sholay, 1974)
Music Credits: A.R. Rahman (Bombay,1995), Laxminkant Pyarelal (Amar Akbar Anthony, 1977)
Episode 53. Garden of Love.


Episode 53. Garden of Love. Learn how to walk in the garden of love.
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Anand Bakshi (Aradhana, 1969), Inder Raj Anand (Mard, 1985), Anand Bakshi (Mard, 1985), Salim Khan (Toofan, 1989)
Music Credits: S.D. Burman (Aradhana, 1969), Anu Malik (Toofan, 1989)
Episode 52. Aliens.


Episode 52. Aliens. The second coming of ET.
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Prakash Mehra (Namak Halaal, 1982), Kadar Khan (Muqaddar ka Sikandar, 1978), Amit Khanna (Des Pardes, 1978)
Music Credits: R.D. Burman(Shaan, 1980), Salil Choudhury (Anand, 1971)
Episode 51. Dedications


Episode 51. Learn how to dedicate a book.
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Kadar Khan (Amar Akbar Anthony,1977; Muqaddar ka Sikandar, 1978), Salim Khan & Javed Akhtar (Sholay, 1974)
Music Credits: Bappi Lahiri (Disco Dancer, 1982)
Episode 50. The Fiftieth Episode


Episode 50. The Fiftieth Episode. How to record a podcast.
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Anjaan (Namak Halaal, 1982, Inder Raj Anand (Kaalia,1981), Kader Khan (Naseeb, 1981)
Music Credits: Salil Choudhury (Anand, 1971)
Episode 49. Accidents.


Episode 50. Accidents. Learn how to resolve a situation arising out of a car accident.
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Inder Raj Anand (Mard, 1985), Kader Khan (Coolie, 1983, Anand Bakshi (Coolie, 1983)
Music Credits: R.D. Burman (Kaalia, 1981)
Episode 48. Public Speaking.


Episode 48. Public Speaking. Learn how to wow an Indian audience.
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Salim Khan & Javed Akhtar (Kaala Patthar, 1979; Trishul, 1978; Sholay 1974), kader Khan (Coolie, 1983)
Music Credits: A.R. Rahman (Roja, 1992), R.D. Burman (Kaalia, 1981)
Episode 47. Alcohol.


Episode 47. Alcohol. Is alcoholism such a bad thing?
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Kadar Khan (Amar Akbar Anthony,1977, Mr. Natwarlal, 1979), Gulzar (Namak Haram, 1973)
Music Credits: Bappi Lahiri (Namak Halaal, 1982), R.D. Burman ((Namak Haram, 1973)
Episode 46. Running.


Episode 46. Running. A run along the FDR.
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Kadar Khan (Amar Akbar Anthony,1977), Praveen Bhardwaj(Pitaah, 2002),Saahir Ludhiyanvi(Deewar, 1975)
Music Credits: R.D.Burman (Deewar, 1975), Rahul Ranade (Pitaah, 2002)
Episode 45. The Delhi Rickshaw.


Episode 45. The Delhi Rickshaw. Learn how to negotiate with a Delhi rickshaw driver.
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Salim Khan & Javed Akhtar (Don, 1978; Sholay 1974), Kishore Kumar (Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi, 1958)
Music Credits: Kishore Kumar (Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi, 1958)
Episode 44. Waiting for Love.


Episode 44. Waiting for Love. How to spend your time while waiting for love.
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Anand Bakshi (Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jaayenhe, 1995),Nasir Hussain (Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, 1992), Kader Khan (Muqaddar ka Sikandar, 1978), Salim Khan & Javed Akhtar (Mr. India, 1978; Shakti, 1981; Trishul, 1978)
Music Credits: A.R. Rahman (Dil Se, 1998)
Episode 43. Non violence.


Episode 43. Non violence. Learn the true meaning of non violence.
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Rajkumar Bedi (Khuda Gawah, 1992), Anil Sharma (Hukumat, 1992), Inder Raj Anand (Kaalia,1981)
Music Credits: Anu Malik & Raju Singh (Kalyug, 2005)
Episode 42. Barry's Bond. A Baseball Story.


Episode 42. Barry's Bond. A Baseball story. Learn more about Barry Bond's record breaking accomplishment.
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Javed Akhtar (Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani, 2000), Bhaskar Shetty (Ek aur Sikandar, 1986), Salim Khan & Javed Akhtar (Shakti, 1982)
Music Credits: R.D. Burman (Shalimar, 1978), Jatin Lalit (Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani, 2000),
Episode 41. Reality.


Episode 41. Keeping it Real. Is it overrated?
Transcripts: Transcripts of the Hindi to English translations can be found by clicking
here Writing Credits: Bhaskar Shetty (Ek aur Sikandar, 1986), Kadar Khan (Muqaddar ka Sikandar, 1978), Manish Gupta (Sarkar, 2005), Salim Khan & Javed Akhtar (Deewar, 1975)
Music Credits: Kishore Kumar (Jhumroo, 1961), Bappi Lahiri (Armaan, 1981)
Episode 40. Fishing.


Episode 40. Fishing. A fishy story.
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