Humans of Bombay Show

Welcome to the "Humans of Bombay Show" podcast hosted by Shannon Court. The podcast brings forth inspirational and motivational stories from across the country. Passions are meant to be pursued and never given up on. And Gladson Peter made a choice to not give up on his passion for music after being diagnosed with tuberculosis. In this episode, Gladson talks to Shannon about his undefeatable spirit to overcome tuberculosis and become India's first 'One Man Band' by singing and playing 13 instruments simultaneously!

Welcome to the "Humans of Bombay Show" podcast hosted by Shannon Court. The podcast brings forth inspirational and motivational life stories from across the country. Vow's are a lifetime commitment. And childhood sweethearts Rahul and Anamika vowed to love each other through anything and everything. Anamika has stood by Rahul through every high and low, the most painful of which includes Rahul getting paralyzed from the waist down after an unfortunate accident. But was Anamika going to give up on Rahul because of the accident or choose to support him through life because of it? In this episode, Anamika talks to Shannon about honoring commitments and loving without conditions.

After overcoming depression and suicidal thoughts after visiting a psychologist, Raj Dagwar became motivated to start a beautiful initiative called - 'Tell me your story, I'll give you Rs. 10' to help people express their insecurities and troubles. He also aids those who need help get in touch with counselors, psychologists and therapists.

Tune in to the 'Humans of Bombay Show' podcast to hear what inspired Nupur Chaudhuri to pursue and live her dream of being pole dancer.

In a society that only sees men as the breadwinners and women as the caretakers , what prompted Sahitya to become a stay-at-home dad? Get inspired listening to this episode of the 'Humans of Bombay Show' podcast!

(TW: Murder) Vishesh Gupta was shot outside his office on 11th Decemeber, 2021. He was shot with 5 bullets in his abdomen. He fought bravely for 5 days before he succumbed to his injuries… Why was Vishesh murdered? Did he commit a crime? No. Shockingly, it was a case of mere misidentification that led to his murder. Vishesh's killers mistook him for someone else. Vishesh was not the killer's intended target. Who are the culprits? Who were those who pulled the trigger? To discuss this extremely unfortunate case from the very beginning, Saavi Gupta, Vishesh's sister talks to the 'Humans of Bombay Show' podcast host, Shannon. Hopefully through the podcast, Vishesh's story will be heard and will help his innocent family get deserved justice.

Tune in to the 'Humans of Bombay Show' podcast this World Oceans Day to hear 86-year-old, Aabid Surti. He shares his inspiring and heartbreaking story behind founding a one-man NGO in his 70s – the Drop Dead Foundation. Aabid saves tonnes of water by repairing plumbing problems such as leaks, for free, in Mumbai households!

Tune in to the 'Humans of Bombay Show' podcast and listen to Manya Hasija bravely talk about donating his liver to his father, who was given only 6 months to live.

Tune in to the 'Humans of Bombay Show' podcast to hear Roopenshu Pratap Singh, a noted lawyer in the Supreme Court and the Delhi High Court discuss the urgent need for Men's right's in society. He brings to our attention the challenges, biases and stereotypes men face on a daily basis. He also talks about his stance in advocating for a petition that demands for shared parenting for every child who's parents are fighting divorce battles.

Tune in to the 'Humans of Bombay Show' podcast to hear how Gaurav Londhe, a pizza delivery boy hustled and never gave up to start his very own business - Traffic Vada Pav.

Tune in to the Humans of Bombay Show to hear Pallavi, talk about how she rediscovered her sexuality, needs and desires after a loveless marriage to start a sex positive platform!

Tune in to the 'Humans of Bombay Show' to hear Nitasha Biswas, a transwoman talk about her journey of finding herself and in the process, meeting and falling in love with her soulmate, Kunal, a straight man.

Imagine a career that's all about telling a story. Documenting the anticipation of those hours before your baby is born... documenting the exact moment when you look at your baby for the first time, smell their cry for the first time, hear their cry for the first time. If you didn't know a career like this existed, it does! Birth photography is a beautiful phenomenon that's catching on in India. Hear Urshita Saini talk about how she's bringing such a new career in the spotlight!

Listen to Captain Naveen Nagappa bravely recount his close encounter with death, his friendship with PVC Captain Vikram Batra, and his struggles in coping with the after effects of the Kargil War.

Listen to this episode of the 'Humans of Bombay Show' to hear why Shakul Gupta decided to become a 'Boyfriend on Rent.' Hear Shakul talk about loneliness, the interesting and varied dates he's been on, what his parents and society think of his service and if through this, he finally managed to make a girlfriend.

BOO! Tune in to hear Sarbajeet and Pooja talk about how they were chosen by the supernatural to become paranormal investigators! Listen to them discuss their interactions with ghosts and spirits, the cases they've cracked, and how they overcome their childhood fears and traumas.

Tune in to hear this incredible story of loss, sadness, insecurity, undying hope and family. After their mother passed away and their father abandoned them, sisters Sabrina and Norma ended up in an orphanage. While Sabrina got adopted, Norma's fate took a turn for the worse when her father showed up and took claim of her, frequently selling her to his drinking buddies. Over the years, the sisters lived two completely different lives, unaware of each other's whereabouts. With only a handful of memories, both sisters set out to find each other.

(TW: Suicide): This episode of the ‘Humans of Bombay Show' podcast features Matthew Mahmood-Ogston. He's the founder of ‘The Naz and Matt Foundation'; a charity built following the death of his fiance, Nazim Mahmood. The foundation tackles religious homophobia triggered by religious and social cultural beliefs. Hear this heartbreaking episode and get inspired to be who you were born to be.

This week on 'The Humans of Bombay Show' podcast, content creator Viraj Ghelani talks about how he did the world a favor by not becoming an engineer. This episode is laugh riot and it will inspire you to pursue your passion and always choose to be your authentic best!

Career or motherhood? Founding a company or conceiving early? Hear how Nidhi Parmar, through egg freezing, empowered herself to accomplish her dream of producing her film (Saand ki Aankh) and become a mom when she was ready! This Women's Day, tune in and get inspired to make choices that help you achieve the life you wish to create for yourselves!