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This topical and comical podcast sees friends Sumeet Bains, Jas Shergill and Ravi Soodi explore everything from martial arts, science and hip hop to chimpanzees, psychedelics and relationships.

Apes in a Pod

  • Feb 25, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 54m AVG DURATION
  • 23 EPISODES


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Indian Farmers' Protest - What's the Big Deal?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 63:10


We discuss why the largest peaceful protest in human history is happening in India and the devastating impact it could have on the country if the government refuses to repeal it's controversial new farming laws. 

Can you get rich on a 9 to 5?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 60:41


We discuss money and if it's possible to get rich working a 9 to 5.

All Asian Girls are the Same

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 87:45


In this episode, we're joined by our good friend Sunny Bal, star of Channel 4's First Dates. We talk relationships and marriage, the dating scene and stereotypical South Asian girls.

Netflix's Indian Matchmaking - Cringe or Binge?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2020 57:13


In this episode of Apes in a Pod, we share our thoughts on the fascinating Netflix show Indian Matchmaking. The show sees Matchmaker Sima Taparia guides clients in the U.S. and India in the arranged marriage process, offering an inside look at the custom in a modern era.

WAP and A Levels

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 52:18


In this episode of Apes in a Pod, we discuss the controversy surrounding the Cardi B and Meg Thee Stallion single 'WAP' and share our thoughts on the UK A Levels fiasco.

The Pentagon Finally Admits UFOs Exist

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 55:52


We discuss the Pentagon’s admission of UFO evidence along with the research conducted by journalist George Knapp and speculate what it could mean for the world's military super powers.

Black Lives Matter - A Brown Voice

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 98:54


Resources: Natives: Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire by Akala Young Rebels - The Story of the Southall Youth Movement: https://youtu.be/OGWX233kHPg

Mental Health - Why Suicide Is the Biggest Killer of Young Men

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 55:23


We explore the alarming statistics on men’s mental health, especially those on suicide, and discuss our thoughts on potential contributing factors.

Elon Musk, Nueralink and Psychedelics

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 32:03


We discuss Elon Musk's comments on the Covid-19 lockdown measures, his ground breaking but concerning Neuralink brain-machine interface and the new Netflix documentary on psychedelics, "Have A Good Trip".

UFC 249 Ferguson vs Gaethje

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2020 4:07


Lockdown Survival Guide

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 36:01


We discuss the tools and activities getting us through lockdown. From home workouts to mindfulness apps, we've got you covered!

Coronavirus - It's Getting Real

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 33:57


The boys discuss their experience one week into UK lockdown.

Jay Shetty Exposed as a Fraud

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 60:10


Last month, YouTuber and Comedienne Nicole Arbour exposed Jay Shetty as the "biggest fraud in online history" after uncovering that he has plagiarised much of his work and made millions of dollars in the process.

Leaving Neverland - Was Michael Jackson Guilty?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2019 60:14


The guys discuss the allegations against Michael Jackson made by Wade Robson and James Safechuck and explore information that wasn't revealed in the Leaving Neverland documentary.

Stormzy, Boris Johnson and Knife Crime

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019 53:39


Stormzy became the second youngest solo artist to headline Glastonbury with a historic set on the Pyramid Stage. It was as thought-provoking as it was thrilling, with Stormzy using his performance to highlight deep-rooted cultural issues in Britain, especially those affecting young black youth.

Arranged Marriages - Do They Still Work?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 52:45


This week the boys discuss the different societal and cultural structures surrounding arranged marriages, an age old practice that is still in use today within many Asian and African communities. 

R Kelly - Is His Time Finally Up?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2019 44:55


The boys discuss the shocking revelations of the recently released "Surviving R Kelly" documentary and look at what the future holds for the disgraced R&B star.

Fat Loss Diets - Which Ones Actually Work?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2018 56:18


The boys talk optimal fat loss diets. Ravi reveals his success following the Ketogenic diet, Jas on why he decided to implement intermittent fasting and Sumeet on why he's an unrepentant sugar fiend.  

Psychedelics - Just Another Recreational Drug?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2018 45:11


This week, the boys delve into the fascinating subject of psychedelics. These psychoactive substances have made quite the comeback in recent years. Outlawed in the 1960s as a Class A substance in most of the Western world, its opposers believe it to be a dangerous recreational drug that can cause lasting mental damage to its users. However, new scientific studies and clinical trials are proving it may in fact be a powerful medicine capable of healing and expanding the mind.

Do Aliens Exist?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2018 51:01


The apes discuss the existence of extra-terrestrial life and whether these other worldly beings have ever visited earth.

Uncontacted Tribes - Should They Be Left Alone?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2018 61:33


In this episode, the boys delve deep into the fascinating subject of the uncontacted tribes of the world. There are an estimated 100 uncontacted tribes around the world, most of whom have had no interaction with the rest of human civilisation. Their very existence is now at risk, however, with the influx of loggers, farmers and goldminers seeking to steal their land.

Is Hunting a Necessary Evil?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2018 54:56


In this episode, the apes explore the controversial pursuit of hunting and attempt to answer the question; Is it a damaging past-time for rich bloodthirsty westerners or a unfortunately cruel process to protect the environment?

Apes Small Talk #1

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2018 69:55


The guys share their views on an eventful October in sport which saw Khabib Nurmagomedov emphatically beat Conor McGregor at UFC 229, and rape allegations surface against Juventus' star forward Cristiano Ronaldo.

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