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TKB - A Tamil English podcast hosted by Aadhi and Poorvesh. We have conversations about culture, art, science or pretty much anything - just like the ones on a tea kadai bench. Hit us up on our Instagram: @aadhi75 @poorveshmuthuraman @teakadaibenchu

Aadhi and Poorvesh


    • Feb 15, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 76 EPISODES


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    YouTube's censor policy and alpha male philosophers (Andrew Tate, Jordan Peterson etc) - TKB Live 42

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 112:08


    In this episode, we wanted to catch up with you guys and address a few things that were on our minds. We naturally wanted to talk about YouTube's regressive censoring policies, and along with that, we discuss the rise of "Alpha male gurus" and what it has come to mean to be a man in the 21st century and how both of these topics intersect in an unexpected Venn diagram.   Timestamps:   (00:00:00) - Intro  (00:03:52) - YouTube's new censorship policies  00:09:10 - Men and purpose  00:25:26 - Corruption of purpose for the promise of the future   00:39:35 - Women need to be fighters and also skilled to be successful   00:51:00 - The expectations of men and women  1:04:58 - The joy of focusing on your purpose   1:09:06 - A system that makes women complacent   1:12:00 - Is there actually a purpose?  1:17:44 - Jordan Peterson: thoughts   1:23:17 - The Venn Diagram: Censorship and male gurus  1:27:14 -  YouTube's incentives to censor  1:34:42 - Why this won't affect YouTube  1:37:23 - This is not just a YouTube problem, also affects cinema  1:43:11 -  Censorship and commercial incentives removing purpose  1:47:15 - Conclusions   Follow TKB on insta: https://www.instagram.com/teakadaibenchu/

    Shifty from TempleMonkeys : Cancel culture, freedom of expression, and social media- TKB Live 41

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2022 130:11


    Today we talk to Santhosh (Shifty) from @TempleMonkeys about archiving your work on social media how it affects you, and the legacy it leaves you. Freedom of expression that an artist has today. And, of course, cinema!

    Talking to Raja from @cinema_paiyan - TKB Live 40

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2022 144:07


    Today we speak to Raja from @cinema_paiyan on Instagram about his love of cinema, how it's being consumed today and, of course, his editing journey!

    Is democracy actually worth it? - Q&A TKB Live #9

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2022 67:18


    In today's episode, we actually wanted to do a Q&A through our Instagram stories. Unfortunately, we got only one valid response

    Angi Clothing - TKB Live 38

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2022 148:44


    Today we talk to Angi clothing founder Raghav and head of design Srivatsav about their brand. About how they're trying to take fashion and Tamil to the international stage, and as usual, a lot more!

    100k followers in less than a year! ft. Fitness influencer Santhosh Prem - TKB Live 37

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 111:33


    Today we speak to Santhosh Prem about his journey as a content creator and a fitness enthusiast. How he got started, what are some of the unexpected side effects of his success and how he keeps going on to reach new heights.

    Thoughts on Vikram #OthaPathukalam ft. Koni - TKB Live 36

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 158:58


    Today we catch up Koni after he watched Vikram 7 times, we ask him why, what he liked about the movie. In the other corner Aadhi hated the movie, did his best not to walk out the cinema. So we decided to say "Otha Pathukalam" and have a high quality conversation of the likes on Republic TV on the nations most important issue—Vikram.

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    Speaking to Big FM's RJ Miruthula - TKB Live 34

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 81:01


    In this episode we speak to RJ Miruthula, she shares her journey in the world of media in the form of radio and how its impacted her life. We talk about the similarities and differences between podcasting and traditional radio broadcasting, how it impacts the people listening, the ability to share your opinions on each platform with them and what the future holds for both.

    Maavilai: Democratising architecture in Tamil ft. Kaushik - TKB Live 33

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2022 80:43


    Today we speak to Kaushik founder of Maavilai, an organisation trying to democratise architecture in simple to understand Tamil. With a philosophy on the lines of—housing like food is a need so like cooking the essentials of architecture must be easily accessible. We speak about how they got together as a team, how they feel they have impacted the space and what are their next steps!

    Dashamakan documentary filmmaker Madhan US Kumar - TKB Live 32

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 92:51


    Today we have a fun talk with documentary filmmaker/journalist Madhan US Kumar (@mediakaaraan), about his journey, what new age news is and organic framing.

    "REFRAMED" Exhibition Photographer Palanikumar - TKB Live 31

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 77:52


    Today we speak to Photographer Palanikumar about his efforts in teaching children photography and a recent exhibition by his students in Chennai "REFRAMED". He shares his experiences through his documentary journey, his interactions with the communities he's photographed and told stories about, such as a mannual scavenging community in Madurai. Palanikumar's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chempkumar/ People's Archives of Rural India: https://ruralindiaonline.org/en/articles/life-of-my-mother---in-the-light-of-a-lamppost/ TKB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teakadaibenchu/

    Speaking to a board member of TN Transgender Welfare Board: M. Nila - TKB Live 29

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 97:48


    Today we speak to Nila, a board member of the Tamil Nadu Transgender Welfare Board. She shares her journey of coming out, tackling the discrimination she has faced and how she started her Pharm Foundation which aims to provide healthcare, employment and education to the transgender community and beyond. Instagram: @teakadaibenchu

    Talking IPL auctions and more ft. Koni - TKB Live 30

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 125:33


    In this episode we speak to Koni a fellow CSK fan, and cricket nerd. We discuss the IPL auctions, our thoughts on Chennai's picks and the interesting incidents that happened there. Instagram: www.Instagram.com/teakadaibenchu

    How Kamal Hassan could've changed TN politics - TKB Shorts 15

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2021 10:15


    Today we talk about the recent drama that's fallen upon us from Makkal Needhi Maiam and the prospects of Kamal Hassan as politician for Tamil Nadu.

    The Mask Podu Song - TKB Live 28 ft. Kishore

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 14:21


    Today we talk to one of the members behind the Mask Podu song that is raising awareness on masking up. Watch the music video here: https://youtu.be/DPMaplC6498

    High quality modern Tamil documentaries and journalism ft. Aparna Ganesan - TKB Live 27

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2021 26:52


    Today we talk with Aparna Ganesan from @AsiavilleTamil a Chennai based media startup. We talk about the high quality Tamil journalistic documentaries she works on- the challenges she faces, and what is the digital landscape like.

    Redefining and Bringing Tamil to this Generation ft. Urue Design Studio - TKB Live 26

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 55:43


    Today we speak to Aravind and Mahesh from Urue Design Studio, they work on graphic design and calligraphy projects and products to bring Tamil literature to masses with today's sensibilities.

    Artist who painted the Indhira Nagar Station Mural - TKB Live 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 40:14


    Today we are speaking to Raghu Pathy who is one of the artist who painted the amazing mural on the facade of Indhira Gandhi Station.

    Talking Music and Sangam Kaalam Instruments: Othasevuru and Uru Instruments - TKB 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 34:56


    Today we talk to Tharun Sekar and Pravekha Ravichandran from Othasevuru about their musical journey and about Uru which is an establishment that makes custom instruments and works on reviving old instruments from India.

    Speaking with the team behind the MGR podcast! - TKB Live 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 58:27


    Today we speak with the behind the MGR podcast on Spotify! They tell us how it came to be and what they learnt from making it. Listen to it on Spotify here

    Why is India's history and culture so misunderstood? - TKB Live 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 46:21


    This episode we talk to @voicesofbhakti from Instagram, and find out about the lesser known yet common aspects of our culture

    The Fox and the Grapefruit - TKB Shorts #15

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 6:39


    Today we try something new with animated short stories hope you like it!

    What teachers have learnt from Online School? - TKB Live #20

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 73:56


    Today we talk to Poorvesh's tuition teacher Pragadeesh, who is now a college lecturer. He share his insights from this year of online teaching and what he think is the future of education after this. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teakadaibenchu/

    Drugs: Psychedelics - TKB Live #19

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 103:17


    Today we're talking to Sike about Psychedelics, we talk about its influence on society in the past, and the present. How it might be the cure to a lot of mental illnesses and even how it might help us hack our brain. Instagram: http://instagram.com/teakadaibenchu/

    Why are farmers protesting? - TKB Shorts #13

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 21:09


    Today we explore the 3 farmers bill that was passed in the Rajaya Sabha. The manner in which they were passed and the merit of the bills itself.

    Talking Indie Music with Tenma (Casteless Collective) - TKB Live #18

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 111:14


    This episode we talk musician Tenma about indie music, his entry into cinema and dopamine detoxing.   Get the official by DMing: https://www.instagram.com/dravidam_official/ Use "TKB" and get a discount on your order!   TKB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teakadaibenchu/

    Vijay Sethupathi NOT in Muttiah Muralitharan 800 movie - TKB Shorts #14

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 12:32


    Today we explore the issue with the 800 movie, and recent developments with regards to Muttiah Muralitharan's press releases. Instagram: http://instagram.com/teakadaibenchu/

    TRP Scandal, Tanishq ad and Toxic Television - TKB Live #17

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 57:13


    This episode we explore the recent TRP Scandal, the coinciding Ad pulls by Bajaj and Parle the Tanishq Ad controversy. We try answering what power is the of advertising and the responsibility of advertisers. Instagram: http://instagram.com/teakadaibenchu/

    Save Journalism ft. Andreas van de Laar - TKB Live #16

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2020 58:17


    Our first episode on save journalism, this episode we documentary film maker Andreas van de Laar to talk about alternative journalism and the state of journalism and its future.

    Theology for Atheists - TKB Live #15

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 89:53


    We will be talking about our faith (or lack there of) but also take sometime to appreciate it! We also dive into journey into atheism and how God didn't gift Poorvesh a Xbox.

    History of Hindi Imposition #HindiTheriyathuPoda - TKB Shorts #12

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2020 16:29


    This episode we explore the history behind Hindi Imposition, Hindi as a language, and if India needs a national language.

    Celebrating SPB - Tea Kadai Benchu

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 8:58


    Thank you SPB

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    Urban Wildlife - Pets: ft. Hotel For Dogs, Cyndia Bharath | TKB Live #14

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 115:58


    Today we discuss pets and urban wildlife and how they're treated, the darker sides of the breeding industry and indie dogs!

    Mental Health ft. The Banyan - TKB Live #13

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 102:54


    This episode we explore and introduce mental health and the equalities involved, we speak to the members of The Banyan a organisation that's dedicated to providing mental health support for those in need in India.

    Why is Chennai Gethu? Pt.2 ft. Madras Inherited - TBK Shorts #11

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 37:35


    We talk Chennai culture, bus rides and let you in on super secret underrated places in enga ooru Madras!

    Why is Chennai Gethu? ft. Madras Inherited - TBK Shorts #11

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 34:25


    We talk Chennai culture, bus rides and let you in on super secret underrated places in enga ooru Madras!

    Kannada Movies, Ola Helicopters and Sambar ft. Bob Talks - TKB Shorts #10 Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 31:44


    Today we talk to Samyukhtha Sunil from the Bob Talks podcast! She shares experiences with the infamous Bengaluru traffic, talks about the state of Kannada in the land and also recounts her time living in namma ooru Chennai!

    Bangalore Traffic, 3am YouTube Videos and Raja vs Rahman ft. Bob Talks - TKB Shorts #10

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2020 37:13


    Today we talk to Samyukhtha Sunil from the Bob Talks podcast! She shares experiences with the infamous Bengaluru traffic, talks about the state of Kannada in the land and also recounts her time living in namma ooru Chennai!

    Some epic shit went down: Big Tech Pt6 - TKB Shorts #9.5

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 17:08


    So well, we're back. Some epic shit has gone down.

    Celebrating Dhoni

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2020 7:04


    Thanks Thala

    Who runs the world (Amazon): Big Tech Pt5 - TKB Shorts #9

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 29:41


    Welcome to this new mini-series TKB Shorts where we explore Big Tech. and how it's affecting society. This episode let's find out: How Amazon runs the world!

    Does Google own the Internet??? Big tech pt.4 - TBK Shorts #9

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 35:32


    Welcome to this new mini-series TKB Shorts where we explore Big Tech. and how it's affecting society. This episode let's find out: Does Google own the Internet???

    Is it illegal for Facebook to own Instagram? Big Tech. Pt 3 - TKB Shorts #8

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 20:34


    Welcome to this new mini-series TKB Shorts where we explore Big Tech. and how it's affecting society. This episode let's find out: Should Facebook own Instagram?

    Why Spotify hates Apple: Big Tech. Pt2 - TKB Shorts #7

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 19:01


    Welcome to this new mini-series TKB Shorts where we explore Big Tech. and how it's affecting society. This episode let's find out: How Apple maybe could be a monopoly and have bullid Spotify.

    Big Tech: Enter the Madness Pt. 1 - TKB Shorts #6

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 23:05


    Welcome to this new mini-series TKB Shorts where we explore Big Tech. and how it's affecting society. This episode let's find out: How we got here?  

    Struggles of an artist Pt. 2 - TKB Live ft. Rheyea, Varun, Noisyhouse and Rahul

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 151:50


    The season finale of TKB live 1, we explore the struggles of an artist. What it means to be an artist and what their role in society is. We ask them what it is like to be an artist today, and how their industry has treated them.

    Struggles of an artist - TKB Live ft. Huyana, Sarjun, Vedesh and Krishna

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 163:57


    The season finale of TKB live 1, we explore the struggles of an artist. What it means to be an artist and what their role in society is. We ask them what it is like to be an artist today, and how their industry has treated them.

    COVID-19: The Human Story - Tea Kadai Benchu Live #11

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 132:04


    This episode Aadhi and Poorvesh explore the more human side story of this pandemic and lockdown. We have Sri Adithiya and Adhithiya Sriram to talk about their experience of testing positive. Then, Sulthan and Moe act about their activism efforts of feeding the underprivileged during these trying times. 

    T Kurals #13 - Tea Kadai Benchu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 4:11


    Kural 13: விண்இன்று பொய்ப்பின் விரிநீர் வியனுலகத்து உள்நின்று உடற்றும் பசி. Couplet Explanation: If the cloud, withholding rain, deceive (our hopes) hunger will long distress the sea-girt spacious world Transliteration(Tamil to English): ViN indru Poippin Virineer Viyanulakaththu uLnhin Rudatrum pasi

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    T Kurals #12 - Tea Kadai Benchu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2020 4:06


    Kural 12: துப்பார்க்குத் துப்பாய துப்பாக்கித் துப்பார்க்குத் துப்பாய தூஉம் மழை. Couplet Explanation: Rain produces good food, and is itself food Transliteration(Tamil to English): Thuppaarkkuth Thuppaaya Thuppaakkith Thuppaarkkuth Thuppaaya Thoou Mazhai

    kural kadai
    T Kurals #11 - Tea Kadai Benchu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2020 3:06


    Kural 11: துப்பார்க்குத் துப்பாய துப்பாக்கித் துப்பார்க்குத் துப்பாய தூஉம் மழை. Couplet Explanation: Rain produces good food, and is itself food Transliteration(Tamil to English): Thuppaarkkuth Thuppaaya Thuppaakkith Thuppaarkkuth Thuppaaya Thoou Mazhai

    kural kadai

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