Spice Up The Chat

A bit of a different special for our listeners this time around - we not only have 1 special guest, but 2!! Friends of the pod, Ramzy and Thibi join us to speak about their recent (or somewhat recent) successful speed dating event. We talk about the taboos surrounding dating in the Tamil culture as well as the gossip from the recent event.

Another week! Another episode! This week we have a special guest joining us, none other than Anpan Models. He is an up and coming model and juggles this with his day job as a consultant within the engineering industry. Tune into episode 28 to find out more about Anpan's story and how it all started with a modelling scam. As always, like and subscribe our podcast by searching 'Spice up the chat' on all major platforms.

Have you missed us? It's been a busy few weeks for the SUTC boys but we've squeezed in a recording! This episode we end up covering our recent trip with a group of friends deemed as 'Corona Camp'. Before you report us to Boris, no it is not a gathering of people who are COVID positive to celebrate their symptoms in harmony together. It's a getaway with a few friends (second year running) to unwind and relax after the lockdown restrictions were removed. We also cover the Olympic Games and aftermath of the Euros final! Enjoy and as always, subscribe and follow us on Instagram!

We're back!!!! We had a short hiatus but we're back to bless your lives with absolute mindless and nonsensical chatter and banter! In this episode we talk about the ridiculous antics of Matt Hancock, tornadoes in East London and of course - how can you avoid it - the Euros!! We have politics, weather, sports, psychology…. At this rate we might as well take over the News! Enjoy this episode and we'll be back next week.

Well do we have an episode for you this week! I've got to be honest, we didn't plan ahead for this episode like we have with all the other twenty three episodes but this was a special one! From Karthik oversleeping and missing the recording by one hour to Ranjith recording the pod in his car, we had it all going on! Today we talk about Leicester City doing it again and shocking the nation with their FA cup win, the Indian COVID variant, to whether we would sign a pre-nup, grime music, cheeky guilty pleasures, beard grooming, Nirujan's PS5 hunt update. Told you we can make something out of nothing. We hope you enjoy this episode, and as always subscribe and share the pod with your friends, family and work colleagues. Let's get SUTC out there.

Have you ever wondered how you can take a conversation about COVID and lead it on to a discussion about kidnapping, taxes and moral principles? We didn't think it was feasible either… until we recorded this week's pod! In this episode the boys talk about “the grey area” – is it right? Is it wrong? Where do you draw the line? We speak about the moral principles behind serious and real life situations including “buying” your degree, cheating the taxman and on a more lighter note – the legendary “Bro Code”. We give you a taste of our personal experiences and times where we've been caught in the grey area and how we've dealt with the situation and the implications they have had. Enjoy!

Welcome to episode number 22! We talk about something close to our hearts in this weeks episode; mental health in the Tamil community residing in the UK. We have a special guest Janani who is representing an amazing initiative called Paathai (journey/path in Tamil). We believe this is so timely and will be impactful. We talk about the impact of COVID lockdown on mental health, the effects of war and asylum-seeking on our parents and how this has trickled down to our generation. We dive into the initiative and look at what Paathai is looking to achieve. We share our stories, our losses and our gains so you can know you aren't alone.

What a week its been! Within a few days of announcing the birth of the European Super League, we had chaos across the world! What is happening to football?! Is it actually about the fans or is it all about the money? It's been a week of devastating news with the loss of another teenager's life, Fares Maatou who was tragically killed in Canning Town, Newham. Our condolences go to the family of Fares and we hope justice is served. On another note, it's also been a week of justice as Derek Chauvin was convicted of murdering George Floyd. In this episode we talk about the Black Lives Matters movement and police brutality. We then touch on what it means to be BAME. Is it okay to say BAME? Is this positive discrimination? A lot of interesting topics to discuss so definitely not one to miss out. Listen into the week's jam packed episode and as always leave a like, subscribe and enjoy! Peace!

Episode 20 and what a better way to celebrate another milestone for the SUTC crew...guest episode! We're joined by the ever so talented Jazmin Molai who is also the founder of Dreams & Purpose. Dreams and Purpose is a black-owned stationery brand, and Jazmin offers notebooks, planners, checklists, greeting cards, vision board services, and downloadable business guides that are bursting with Afro-Caribbean inspired patterns to make things are a little bit more interesting and fun when planning your day. Jazmin talks about how she started her business, the highs & lows of being a creative, her vision for Dreams & Purpose and ends it off by dropping some knowledge on how to start your own business. Jazmin believes in giving back to the community because Black Lives Matter. Therefore, 10% of the proceeds purchased from all of Dreams & Purpose products will be donated to Black, African and Asian Therapy Network (BAATN) and the Black Lives Matters Foundation. Get onto www.dreamsandpurpose.com and follow her on Instagram at dreamsandpurpose_ What an inspirational episode and we hope you enjoy it! As always, follow us on Instagram at spice.up.the.chat and subscribe to channel to listen to our latest episode when it drops! Peace!

“I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again. That is why I succeed.” - Michael Jordan What a powerful quote! We know Michael Jordan for being one of the best athletes in history with more achievements and trophies than you can imagine but what's so great about this quote is that he focuses on the failures he's encountered rather than his successes. To be successful in life you have to take chances and you have to be prepared to face failure along the way, but this isn't the end. Michael Jordan succeeded because he kept going, kept getting better each time he played. He didn't let the losses and the missed shots keep him down. The failures fuelled his passion to achieve greatness! In this episode the SUTC crew speak about their own personal successes and failures throughout their lives. Tune in and we hope you enjoy the episode. As always, please subscribe and share the episode.

We didn't finalise a topic in time for the recording so we thought why not cover a few juicy bits from the news this week and has it been a week or what! Listen into this week's episode where we talk about the infamous 'Satan Shoes', Karthik's nasty food habits, Nirujan's road to recovery, current Netflix shows, travelling to space, morning breath, abusive relationships, revenge porn and the unfortunate news about DMX. We always love a random chat and we hope you enjoy it too. Peace!

This episode we take the time to discuss the recent tragic events regarding the murders of Sarah Everard and Hussain Chaudhury. Both stories have sparked up conversations across the whole country and within our own homes. Our deepest condolences to the families of Sarah and Hussain. We also talk about the latest digital craze which are NFTs (non-fungible tokens). Is it a hype train or another form of art? Better late than never but we share our opinions on the Prince Harry and Meghan Markle interview. Another jam packed episode with a lot of food for thought! Tune in and enjoy to episode 17 of Spice Up The Chat!

We're back people! Oh how we've missed you! After two weeks of going quiet, we're back to bring you a jam packed episode of goodness for your ears. In this episode, we share our thoughts on the ‘cancelled culture' and our home etiquette/rules. Do you leave the toilet seat up or down? Is it acceptable to walk around the house with shoes on? Do you need to use coasters? Putting your feet up on the sofa? Listen to this week's episode and as always leave a like, subscribe, comment and enjoy!

Roses are red, Violets are blue, I can't rhyme, Banana. This poem sums up how I feel about Valentine's Day! Is Valentine's Day your time to be Mr.Boombastic or is it like any other day? It's the season of love and the SUTC crew share some of their romantic wins and fails throughout the years. How would you react if you received a USB for Valentine's Day? What is an ‘over the top' marriage proposal? Listen to this week's episode to get in the loop!

Episode 14 - Side Hustles Selling sweets, getting creative, buying & selling - there are countless people building their own empires through side-hustles! The COVID-19 Lockdown has seen so many people channel their free time, drive and passion to stay sane, help the community and make some moola! The boys discuss side-hustles close to home as well as global successes.

Another guest episode with a fellow podcaster, ladies and gentlemen - The Brown and Boujee podcast! We've been a fan of her work from the time we started podcasting and we love her content/vibe so it was a matter of time before we invited her onto SUTC. We discuss 'growing up in a Tamil household' from a male vs female perspective. Why were boys and girls treated differently in a South Asian home? How would we raise our own kids? What was the deal with dating? Would you ever talk about sex with your Tamil parents? Listen into this week's episode for an interesting chat! Follow @thebrownandboujeepodcast on Instagram and you can find her podcast on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0Gv7JS2F0BpgYNJ2xlDpsZ

Is the lifestyle in Canada really as lit as social media portrays it to be? What's the deal with maple syrup? How different or progressive is the Tamil diaspora in Canada compared to the UK? Your favourite three catch up with Pav Sabanathan, who recently left London to start a new life in Toronto, Canada.

Avirex jackets, Evisu jeans, basic comfort, boujee suits and everything in between. The boys talk about fashion trends, disasters and embarrassments from childhood until now. Also a little side helping of current affairs.

A personal milestone for the SUTC team, EPISODE 10! Another guest episode you ask? Sure, here you are! We're joined by the talented Fantastic Mr Marcel in what we would call a hysterical but thought-provoking episode. We go through the highs & lows of being a musician, life during the lockdown and dive deep into spirituality. We hope you enjoy it and as always please share, like and comment!

Another year, another episode! Happy new year and we're joined by Soozana Pvan for our first episode in 2021. Soozana is well known for being a professional photographer and completing her P.hD in Ovarian Cancer research. In this episode, she shares how it all started with photography and how life has been during the lockdown. Definitely not one to miss! For enquiries, please contact @soozanapvan

What's for Christmas dinner? Yes or no to sprouts? Thoughts on the vaccinations? Not your ordinary Christmas this year but we hope this week's episode gives you some festive cheer! Stay safe everyone!

This week we discuss our deepest darkest and fairly odd guilty pleasures on the podcast. From Niru's obsession of boy bands, Karthik's love for mutton biryani with hot wings and Ranjith stealing cutlery. What's your guilty pleasure? Go on, we know you have one! Let us know on our @spice.up.the.chat Instagram page share this podcast with your friends, family and the neighbour

'Were the Harry Potter books better than the movies? Team Jacob or Team Edward? What's your favourite trilogy? Listen to this week's episode as we discuss our favourite movies and books. It gets a little heated so not one to miss out!'

We have a very special guest joining us for this milestone episode - Caleb John. Caleb is an aspiring artist who blew up on the music scene and social media for his smooth cover songs. Listen to the pod to hear more about Caleb, his journey and stories growing up with his bro - our very own Karthik!

Episode 4 is out people! This week we talk about our role models, how Niru once tried to kill his sister and receiving a traditional beatdown in a Sri Lankan household. Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcast and all other major platforms.

Why is social media so addictive? How good was MySpace? We talk about what you find when you dig through social media and go down a rabbit hole too far. Is the Earth really flat? Tune into this week's episode of SUTC!

Episode two of Spice Up the Chat, and discussion covers Trump, The Rock for president, guilty pleasures and a HELL load of shoutouts.

We talk about everything from becoming a father, types of bread to life in lockdown!

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