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A weekly improvised-comedy podcast that we're making up as we go along! Brought to you by the Dubai Improv Tribe.

The Dubai Improv Tribe


    • Nov 7, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 24m AVG DURATION
    • 71 EPISODES


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    Unscripted: Episode 70 - Of Airport Security, Diwali parties, Shahrukh Khan and More….

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2021 29:23


    This is our 70th episode and to celebrate, we wanted a celebrity to join us on our show. And who better than the man who still makes many hearts flutter – Shahrukh Khan? There was only a teensy weensy problem - none of us have the clout to invite Shahrukh Khan. But as true improvisers, we took a leaf from the Khannas who wanted their Diwali party to pop and sparkle and we made do with a cheap imitation – a Malayali version of SRK.  Karthik tries to smuggle in something brown and something white and when caught, offers to gift it to the taciturn Immigration officer and cop.  He might have escaped the long hands of the law, but he is serving life sentence with a shrew of a wife who shreds him to bits while the hapless film maker is dreaming about food. All this and much more in our 70th episode! The tribe is taking a break for a while. We will see you in 2022, with a revamped version of the show – which will continue to be unknown, unplanned, and of course, unscripted! Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 69 - Breaking into conversations at Halloween parties

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 23:08


    Happy Halloween to you all! And commiserations for those of you who need to attend parties. My least favorite part is getting into conversations with groups who are already talking. There's never really a smooth way to get into such a conversation, or so I thought. The rest of the tribe decided I needed a lesson. In the acting profession, directors have been known to be... how do you say, difficult. They all have particular styles of directing, some more specific, some less. And a whole range of those styles are on display here. Learns yours today! And of course, we also remember that sometimes, less is more. Watch a movie in 2x, no movie exists that isn't improved by doing this. Especially if they're educational videos. Turns out that's applicable to improv as well. All this and more on our show that's unknown, unplanned and Unscripted! Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 68 - Our complete guide to fighting Climate Change and using Tinder for Senior Citizens!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2021 21:31


    Climate change is real, despite those news channels that tell you it itsn't. One such channel, our very own Mox News, shows you exactly how these channels operate. The process may surprise you! Who said Tinder and other dating apps were only for the new generation? People above 60 also deserve love, happiness and all the other things not usually found on Tinder. Watch as Karthik and Hari guide you on the exhilarating journey of dating after 60. Deadly Information Today!!! And if you ever fear you'll forget what to say next while on stage, learn from Robert how to turn a potentially catastrophic forgetting of your lines into an epic chase after a girlfriend who spurned him. The lengths we go to sometimes... All this and more on our show that's unknown, unplanned, and Unscripted!  Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 67 - Superheroes are risky clients for loans

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2021 20:49


    Requesting a bank loan is probably one of the most stressful things you could experience. The bank manager doesn't want to sanction a loan, the client wants as much money as they can get - it's set up to be a tense situation from the off. Add to this that anything other than the most polite behaviour is frowned upon, and you're all set to dance. Hari isn't great at dancing, and on this evidence, neither is Jay. Slightly higher on the list of stressful activities is wedding planning. It's even worse if the wedding planner is a member of your close family. Fortunately, you don't have to pay them. Unfortunately, you can't fire them. Fortunately, you probably see less of them after the wedding. Unfortunately, you'll see them at every family occasion. And imagine getting married on a day that a pair of superheroes won't even save the world. You guys had one job... All this and more on our show that's unknown, unplanned, and Unscripted!  Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 66 - Going in Blind - A guide to surviving the randomness!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2021 20:29


    Every day is a new adventure. To be more precise, the kind of adventure made famous by movies like Friday the 13th, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Poltergeist and the like. In other words, it can be quite terrifying. Facing the unknown and the unexpected is what improv is all about, as demonstrated to great effect by Prateek and Karthik. Rashmi and Hari find ways to integrate random inputs into scenes, and finally all the tribe find themselves switching in and out of a scene as fluidly as they can. Learning to cope with the unknown and unknowable is a great asset to get through the times we live in, so what are you waiting for? Dive in! And remember to join in at our open jamming sessions every Sunday! All this and more on our show that's unknown, unplanned, and Unscripted!  Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 65 - A Happy International Podcast Day! From everyone here

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2021 23:36


    All right, are you ready for a different kind of show? In honor of International Podcast Day, we got all our tribe members to show up and put on a show. The best part was that the tribe members had no idea that we had planned this. It truly opened some of our eyes as to what Unplanned, Unknown and Unscripted really means! In addition to our usual gig, we also had a little chat with all of our tribe members, sharing with each other how the art of Improv has touched our lives in a very challenging time. We'll be releasing that as a special episode soon, so stay tuned. Our latest round of cocktails throws up several surprises - it seems as though some forget that electric and water bills need to be paid after a few rounds have gone down. It really was a fun experience, listening to our latest members, Benjamin, Kalpak, Anita and Sudha mix it up with our usual veterans. We also have a fun press conference where the person giving it has no idea who he is, only that he's answering very specific questions about an event he's unaware of. Watch the tribe try (and succeed) in confounding Hari (that's me). He would make a great politician, even if he does say so himself! All this and more on our show that's unknown, unplanned and Unscripted. Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 64 - A Bartender should know not to mix Artists and Therapists

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 18:25


    You'd think artists and therapists would get along. After all, they're both obsessed with imaginary stuff  reading between the lines. Watch what happens when an artist decides he needs some therapy, and they decide to do a bit of a deep dive into something they would have rather left alone.   Cocktails at a bar are a huge scam, even more so when you find the vodka has been replaced by water. See how Karthik and Hari deal with bartender Prateek, while stepping gently over the word limit set by the sadistic Roma. And as always, whenever I'm in the mood for philosophy, I always find it useful to ask myself - Phil or Sophie? Listen to the tribe deal with this conundrum as they rip every argument into pieces in a dazzling display of rhetoric. Hey, I never accused any of them of brilliance...  All this and more on our show that's unknown, unplanned, and Unscripted!  Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 63 - Buds grow on Plants, Packs of Wolves, and going Catfishing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2021 19:55


    Interviews often bring out the most illuminating insights. Some of the best things came out of an interview. This isn't one of them. This one tries to bring out the animalistic side of politics, and we succeed... I think. Customer service can be a difficult experience. Here, you get to see both sides of the coin, angry customers, angry customer care execs, generally angry people. While unpleasant in real life, it just couldn't be funnier here. And the phenomenon known as catfishing, where someone you meet online pretends to be someone they're not. Meeting a catfish in real life can be a surreal experience. See how Prateek and Hari deal with just such a situation in as few words as they could. And finally, sometimes, the best advice comes from the most unexpected sources. Like prima donna actors who really can't take direction from a newbie director. Thanks to them, you will learn that buds do grow on trees, and that water is precious! All this and more on our show that's unknown, unplanned, and Unscripted!  Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 62 - We Repair Roofs and Routers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2021 20:42


    If there's one mantra I can't stand in real life, it's Mark Zuckerberg's "Move fast and break things". Because of people who actually think this is a good idea, I guess some of us have jobs at DIT, so I really shouldn't complain. When our lives feel like they're breaking down, who do we call? The sane ones among us would call a therapist. Luckily, we're all out of sanity here at DIT, so we're taking the DIY approach. Whether it's roofs or your internet router, someone here can fix it. Sometimes they may even work after being fixed. However, we provide no guarantees. So join us as we try to put the pieces together. Heck, even this old VCR could work! All this and more on our show that's unknown, unplanned, and Unscripted!  Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 61 - Cocktails, Art Appreciation and Stage Fright

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2021 23:17


    Ever been to an Art Exhibition at a gallery? I haven't, and I think they're pretty stuffy with pretentious phrases tossed around like live grenades. I don't think any of us have either, but if all those movies and TV shows glamorizing artists are to be believed, this is probably how it goes down. I've known quite a few people who are terrified of speaking on stage. And this next scene will do them absolutely no favors. Enjoy our brand new game, which somehow turns into the nightmare scenario for all those who fear the stage. And we end with my personal favorite phrase; "That's not right." And we proceed to rip everything everyone else says to ribbons. Need I say more? All this and more on our show that's unknown, unplanned, and Unscripted!  Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 60 - Our Diamond Jubilee!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 22:11


    We made it to 60 Episodes! Again, thank you to all you wonderful listeners. Improv is all about collaborative storytelling. (Note to self: Go ahead, stick that one on your resume!) And here, we endeavor to do just that. Watch how the tribe  of us create a spooky story, with Jathin and Hari acting out the parts. Or how Robert can turn the most random quotes out of random books into a believable, if farcical trial.  And that really is the magic of improv. It opens you up to worlds of possibilities, all of which you are free to explore without fear. Interested in trying it out for yourselves? Do join our open jamming sessions! You can find the links on our social media platforms: 1. @dubaiimprovtribe - FB/Instagram 2. @unscriptedwdit - Twitter) Once again, thank you so much for keeping our journey going! Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 59 - Back to school- but not to study?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2021 20:04


    The early bird gets the worm. But who wants worms for breakfast?? Yuck!! Like Garfield, Roma and Rashmi believe that mornings should begin much later in the day. And when they are forced by a well-meaning friend to join the 5 AM jogging club, they are out with their claws and even sharper tongues! It is back to school time in most places around the world. Our tribe members are no exception. Two not-so-yummy-mummies engage in an almost-fist fight as they compare the merits of their pre-schoolers. A young man decides to start the year with a possible prom date – but is handicapped by the number of words he can use and more importantly by the fact that he is not George Clooney. And Physics teacher Karthik tries to figure out what on earth was his recalcitrant student, Saira doing the whole academic year. Do you think he will succeed? All this and much more on our show that's unknown, unplanned and Unscripted. Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 58 - A Spooky Friday the 13th!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2021 24:42


    I have little idea why people are so afraid of this whole Friday the 13th thing. But it seems suitably spooky, and since we were recording this on Friday, it was a no-brainer. To start us off, Prateek and Hari demonstrate what to do if you're ever in a horror movie and have to hide from a (or his) mummy. Rashmi demonstrates the dangers of autonomous vehicles that gain a mind of  your own. And to top it all off, everyone manages to mangle a scene from FRIENDS so badly you'd think it was resurrected much like Jason was (in so many movies). If that doesn't terrify you, then you're made of sterner stuff than most of us, especially Jathin. All this and more on our show that's unknown, unplanned and Unscripted! Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 57 - A whole list of Excuses!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2021 21:07


    Improv can get you on lists, apparently. No guarantee what list, mind you - it could just as well be a guest list to that exclusive club, or on your boss's hit list. Improvise at your own discretion. We love well-meaning strangers. They're helpful, kind, considerate, and most of all, incredibly annoying. And it's always a bonus when someone can drive even Roma up the wall, so Rashmi does an amazing job in that department! All this and more on our show that's unknown, unplanned and Unscripted! Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 56 - Fortunately, we can go hiking to the North Pole

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2021 24:16


    Sometimes, it pays to interrupt people. I remember several times when a conversation I was in got hijacked and ended up in weird new places. Weird is what we do best, so check out the freezing extravaganza that starts in a single's bar for married people and ends in cryptocurrency investments. Sometimes things are fortunate. Sometimes they're not. And sometimes, you can end up sharing a train compartment with a creepy stranger on your honeymoon. Leave them alone, Aarti! And for those of you who can't wait to go on a long hike once this whole pandemic is done, I have one extremely credible piece of advice - Leave Roma at home. Give her a jigsaw puzzle to keep her busy or something. All this and more on our show that's unknown, unplanned and Unscripted! Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 55 - Superheroes can't function in Space!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2021 25:01


    The big news this week was that billionaires are going to space. Some of them in very interestingly designed rockets that make one wonder what they're trying to overcompensate for. Ever wondered if Richard Branson was a little jealous of Jeff Bezos? If so, we've tried our best to portray how that scene would have played out in real life. We also show what it would look like if you put people from DIT in charge of a space mission. Good thing none of us are astronauts. Have you ever wondered what makes superheroes, well, heroes? Is it their powers? Would a superhero shorn of their powers continue to be heroes? We examine this complex issue of morality, and if you want to know how that turns out... Find out on our show that's unknown, unplanned and Unscripted! Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 54 - Taking Alcoholic Pets on Picnics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2021 20:57


    Summer is here. Yay... Honestly, I've no idea what the fuss is all about. I mean, it's really really HOT out there. And yet, more and more people just wanna go on picnics. But beware, being exposed to the heat is only the second worst thing that could happen to you. You could run into some really creepy people, as you will shortly find out. Worse, the people in question might be even creepier.... And while these folks are away, the cats come out to play. And this cat has developed some... exquisite tastes. And all of this leads us to our true test of loyalty - will we do what it takes to save our pets? Or just swipe that exotic bottle for ourselves? Find out on our show that's unknown, unplanned and Unscripted! Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 53 - The Importance of Sturdy Construction and Senior Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 24:30


    I'll confess that I've never looked forward to building a house - too many details to think about! But the pillars that the roof stands on - those are critical, and if you're not careful, can come crashing down over your heads, as Karthik's greatest fear is reveled. Jathin and Robert try their best to spare Karthik (from Roma and Rashmi). Find out how that goes! Ever since I (Hari) got married, I've been told about a hundred times that communication is key to keeping your marriage smooth. I took that advice to heart, honest! And yet, every time I'm tapping away on the phone, I'm met with angry glares! Hello? I'm communicating here! Ever wondered what to do in that situation? We find out so you don't have to! And one of the things most people never think about is the education of senior citizens. And if you've got Robert and Karthik in senior citizen spelling class... well, we tried to warn you. Oh, and someone might have unleashed a mummy's curse. Thought you'd wanna know! All this and much more on our show that's unknown, unplanned and Unscripted! Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 52 - Improvise everywhere, from Boardrooms to Buses

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 22:33


    Ever been in a meeting where you've been blindsided by a seemingly random question from the audience? Where you had no idea what to say next? Watch as we put one of us in exactly that position? If you or someone else you know need an unflappable CEO, drop us an email - we have a whole list! It should come as no surprise to anyone that members of our tribe have pretty fertile imaginations. Listen to how a conversation about never finishing what someone started spirals way out of control, spanning buses, fitting rooms, and the world itself as it grapples with globalization!  All this and much more on our show that's unknown, unplanned and Unscripted! Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 51 - From below the earth to the Stars and Everything in Between

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2021 22:29


    This is our 51st episode! 51 weeks of providing awesome (at least in our opinion) entertainment to all our listeners. This episode, we decided to stretch the tribe by challenging them to educate while entertaining. As always, the tribe rose magnificently to the occasion. We leave no branch of studies untouched. Always wanted to learn about astronomy? Take a stroll around the DIT astronomical laboratory – where you can gaze at stars like LoonaMoona and MoonaSoona through a special eyepiece- Sparklers™ (patent pending). Lockdown forcing you to stay at home and develop new hobbies like gardening? Do not miss inputs on Gardening 101 and how the width and length of watering pipes can affect the growth of petunias and pumpkins. Oceanography? Pyrotechnics?  We have got you covered. To our tribe members, both these areas are but two sides of the same coin! Archaeology, did you say?  We give you all the dirt behind becoming a master digger. Treasure hunting? Do not forget to pack a special equipment – the PICKASS (patent pending). All this and more, on our show that's unknown, unplanned and of course, unscripted! Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 50 - A look back on an Amazing Journey - A Retrospective

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2021 51:16


    We've made it to 50 episodes! And as a special episode, we've brought back all the members of the tribe to share their experiences on this amazing journey! This is the story of how this podcast took shape, how its creators spent a good part of the pandemic-induced lockdown, and how we've gotten ourselves to this point. Learn of all the ways that embracing the art of improv has improved our lives, and if you want to find a place to start, please feel free to drop in on one of our open jam sessions on Sunday to get a taste. We'll guarantee that you'll stick around. And to those of our listeners tuning in to observe our razor wit in action, we've got you covered! Stick around to the end of the episode for a very special scene that we think you'll enjoy! To the next 50 episodes! Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 49 - The secret of the White Cinnamon Sticks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 25:35


    Has anyone ever told you that secrets destroy lives? And that these new White Cinnamon Sticks ruin 5 million lives? No wonder Karthik likes to keep this one on the down-low. But secrets have a nasty habit of getting discovered... Dating during the pandemic has been tough. Video-calling is probably the most that people could do over the last year. And now, with the first shoots of the post-pandemic spring, finally going back out to meet new people is something everyone is looking forward to. But beware - people online and people in real-life are not always what they seem... Prioritizing things in life is something extremely important - so much so that even schoolchildren are forced to choose. The young rising star of Indian school-level hockey has a choice to make. Will he pass his Hindi exam? Will he ever play for his school again? What even is a Hindi? Find out, in the next exciting episode of Dragon Ball Z Unscripted with DIT! Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 48 - Investments Are Subject To Market Risks, a low-budget Hurt Locker, and Archimedean Physics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 23:28


    You might have noticed that Bitcoin, Dogecoin and [insert what-have-you]coin have been all the rage in the news. The bad news is that they sometimes crash, and Robert and Rashmi teach us a valuable skill sure to work when this has happened to you. If you're looking for an internship, (as I, Hari, am), I suppose you could do worse than joining the Summer Trainee program at the Bomb Squad. Real world experience and excitement guaranteed. Continued employment and survival not guaranteed! Sign up now! We at DIT are a bunch of history buffs. We take a look back at the possibly-apocryphal tale of Archimedes in his bath, discovering the law of displacement, his none-too-impressed (and possibly American) wife, and the most important lesson of all - always make sure the bathrooms have doors!  All this and much more  our show that's unknown, unplanned and unscripted! Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 47 - Medieval Electronics and Scuba Diving Tours at the Beach

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 22:36


    I honestly had no idea that 4G was still being implemented in the 1500s. Join us this episode and witness the turn of history as Mughal emperor Akbar and his advisor Suresh make a decision on the most pressing issue of our times - establishing the 32-bit microprocessor as the standard. Who knows where the internet would be without such brave souls? Who doesn't love a good beach? Our bunch of kids sneaks out of home on a weekend, to clean the beach up! What a bunch of nerds! But a ton of other fun stuff happens on the beach, such as scuba diving, which apparently some people find terrifying. That sounds like a fun honeymoon! All this and much more  our show that's unknown, unplanned and unscripted! Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 46 - Excuse me for these Architectural Delays, please

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 24:55


    Whoever said, “Excuses are the easy way out!” has never had a dedicated Professor like Hari who is determined that his student Prateek does not miss out on the submission deadline. But Prateek is equally resolute and tenacious and invents more and more excuses! Who wins finally? Listen and let us know what you think! Sound recording and reproduction is a great industry – and there are some wonderful professionals out there who can recreate any sound effortlessly. Our tribe members are not too far behind. Jathin and Aarti too can recreate sounds effortlessly – and go above and beyond their job description to recreate sounds that weren't even asked for! We at DIT are ardent supporters of continuous learning- and here's a bit of history lesson for you.  Did you know that Shah Jahan almost did not finish the construction of the Taj Mahal?  His site supervisor misplaced the last brick needed to complete the edifice. All this and much more only for your edification on our show that's unknown, unplanned and unscripted! Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 45 - The Undertaker Drives a Manual in Reverse

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 22:36


    I'm not sure why everyone was so obsessed about driving today. Maybe it comes of being cooped up and working remotely all the time. Whatever it is, we decided the best idea would be to start off driving lessons at 180 km/hour. Sometimes, things go so fast that they seem to stand still [or insert your favorite quasi-philosophical analogy here]. The driving lessons continue, with Aarti and Jathin demonstrating you can go both forwards, and backwards - repeatedly. Careful, rapidly changing gears could cause significant grinding. How many times can two people drive past a fountain and crystal palace anyway? More times than you thought possible, apparently. It's also important to be able to switch gears as needed. Watch Karthik and Jathin switch gears, back and forth, as they negotiate digging a grave. An important lesson, listeners: it's important to finish a job. Some jobs should never be left unfinished... All this and more on our show that's unknown, unplanned and Unscripted!  Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 44 - Baking Goods Under The Influence and other minor crimes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 21:01


    Ever tried reading a book backwards? No? What do you mean, it's not fun?! Listen as our two resident scientists decide to peer review some cutting-edge muffin research and come to some exciting conclusions! On the other hand, baked goods do seem to go well with stiff drinks as Karthik and Prateek ponder the meaning of solitude over a stiff drink. There's also a bit of confusion as to the role of brownies in our diets, and their commercial possibilities. And after all this, we deal with the most depressing activity of all - jewelry shopping! All this and more on our show that's unknown, unplanned and Unscripted!  Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 43 - Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely and other lessons in Customer Service

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 23:39


    Sometimes, dictators do strange things. Some of those things include ordering two random people having a conversation to do outlandish things. It all goes to show that, some people (cough Prateek cough cough) should never become dictators. However, such people are also the best when it comes to delivering service with a smile, or a lack thereof with excuses. Watch as the tribe gives a masterclass in how to handle irate passengers in an airline without actually doing anything that addresses the problem. There's also a debate about the value of freedom of lungis vs the security of pants. Pants all the way! All this and more on our show that's Unknown, Unplanned, and Unscripted!  Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 42 - Thirty is the New Fifteen and other Secrets Rhonda Byrne didn't write about

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 22:10


    Have you ever read a book? And did it ever reveal a deep dark life-altering secret? For that, you need to be a member of the DIT tribe. The books our members read change their lives for ever! Words of wisdom from our teenage adult -Prateek – thirty is the new fifteen! That's why he has still not moved out from his loving mother's coddling! If you were ever searching for teachers in anatomy or sarcasm – your search ends here! A war of words between two best-selling authors (one can always dream!) puts an end to Karthik's ambition of writing a book. And finally, we try to muzzle our members by deleting the letter ‘s' from their vocabulary. Do you think we succeeded? Listen to our show and decide for yourself! All this and more on our show that's unknown, unplanned and Unscripted! Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 41 - The Press Conference of Legendary Animal Lovers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 18:40


    It wouldn't be entirely inaccurate to say that some people love animals. Some even love them too much. And when two of these people, who also happen to be exes... well, expect some fur to fly! Some legends like to give press conferences. Some of them even know why. Others are more like Karthik in this episode - no idea why they're there, but media-savvy enough to make it out unscathed. There's also some amazing Carnatic music going on, with an audition for the newest reality show on TV! Apologies to everyone in advance! All this and more on our show that's unknown, unplanned, and Unscripted! Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 40 - Of Cookbooks, Cricket stadiums and Critical thinking in Art Schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 26:56


    Managing a crisis is one of the hardest jobs in the world, regardless of whether you're President or Principal at the local art school. And sometimes, the inescapable fact is that you might have to play a Xylophone on Your Zoom Call. Stranger things have happened, (not very often, admittedly). The sport of cricket raises many questions, but perhaps none as astute as "Why on Earth are they wearing white while standing around in the sun all day?" And finally, how can an elementally-stylish cookbook help you get out of a flat tire on a highway? All this and more on our show that's Unknown, Unplanned and of course, Unscripted! Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 39 - The Poetry of Viral Epidemiology

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2021 25:09


    Ever wondered how difficult contact-tracing is? Here's the answer: quite. It appears that, thanks to the efforts of one fearless ice-cream entrepreneur, everyone has a certain disease. Thank you, Pratheek and Karthik! And mint-chocolate ice cream sucks! We also get a short history lessons, in which we learn that one Robert Clive was responsible for bringing Chicken Tikka Masala to South India. Oh, The tales we have to tell! Wishing you all a Happy Easter that's Unplanned, Unknown and Unscripted! Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 38 - Revisiting School with a hot cup of tea

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 23:27


    Sometimes, we get nostalgic. Remember when you could see what peoples' noses and mouths used to look like? Or how much mean people liked to throw the nerds under the (sometimes metaphorical) bus? And how we used to trek uphill both ways to get a cup of tea? What do you mean, you don't?   Join us as we take you (forcibly) down memory lane, and get a few unnecessary kicks in at Hari in the process. All this and more on our show that's Unplanned, Unknown and Unscripted. Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 37 - Revenge of the Left wing Nobel-winning Astrophysicists

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 18:51


    On your favorite improv show this week, debates get political as Rashmi and Robert pick apart whether the left wing or the right wing is more important... on a plane. We also get an exclusive look up-close into what possibly-Nobel-winning astrophysicists do at conferences. And finally, a look at Gen Z and their strange new wedding rituals. How the world evolves! All this and more on our show that's Unplanned, Unknown and Unscripted. Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 36 - How to avoid mistakes while buying horses

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 28:49


    People make mistakes. Such is life, c'est la vie, and all that. Sometimes people buy horses by mistake, or push the big red button on a strange vacuum cleaner. Mistakes are often the best things that happen to anyone. The consequences are a different story, however... Join us as we navigate an ever-changing world, exploring the horse trade, taking in the sights at a pickpocket school, and driving home the maxim "Sometimes, more is less", especially if you can avoid hearing too much. Oh, and vacuum cleaners are the source of most family drama. Who knew? All this and more on this weeks episode of Unscripted with DIT. Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 35 - Tales from the Highlands of the Banana Republic

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 30:41


    Our new President and Supreme Commander of the Banana Republic would like to remind you that it's, in fact, your fault that you elected him to total and absolute power. Such a decision has ramifications, from offices to courts, as you will shortly find out... In other news, it looks like not having a competent prosecutor can result in hilarious courtroom scenes. And Hari needs to learn how to stop beating around the bush. All this and more in this exciting episode of Unscripted with DIT. Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 34 - The Carpentry Toolkit Scandal of Wall Street

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 27:12


    What do you do when certain people never stop talking? Give them a word limit, of course! But if you think this will prevent them – you are sadly mistaken! Roma and Karthik manage to scandalize despite speaking only three words at a time. Robert gets to work at a stock exchange , but instead of concentrating on making more money for his clients, gets embroiled in his colleague's  Rashmi whose nickname is Jack ( or is it the other way around?)sad love story. All along, Roma, is happily downing sangrias and gleefully adding to the confusion. Our intrepid investigative team returns, and our special reporter Hari uncovers the carpenter Chotu's divisive tactics in cahoots with Sergei, the Russian kingpin masquerading as Sirji! All this and more, on our show that's unknown, unplanned and of course, unscripted! Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 33 - Objectionably lethal cocktails in the morning

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 32:14


    Tough times such as these have restricted our finances and cornered us into choosing between popcorn and pharma, between parent and child. Or so we discover today. Yes, we experimented with our mortality during this session and found out that tinder gardens are the way forward. Swipe right or swipe left - all on your own time lest noisy neighbours and dogs take over dark matters into their own hands. To rum or not to rum.  That is the question.  This and much much more as you listen in to this weeks episode of the unknown , the unplanned and the unscripted. Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 32 - The Spanish Wolf of Mahabalipuram's Internet Cafe

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 22:43


    Does anyone even use internet cafes anymore? Apparently Aarti works at one, and can't resist looking through her customers' internet search history, so why would you expect Facebook to do the same? Meanwhile, animalistic savagery abounds at the farm where Karthik and Pratheek work. And no one knew that Robert was in fact from the little Spanish enclave in St. Petersburg, Russia. All this and more, on this show that's unknown, unplanned and Unscripted! Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 31 - Making mistakes while learning languages

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 22:20


    Everyone makes mistakes. If you're wise, you learn from them. If you're improvisers, you laugh, cuz that's just hilarious! I mean, why else do we even do this? In this episode, Karthik learns some Spanish, some economists argue about GDP, and Hari decides that "infuriating" should be two words. Roma found that infuriating. All this and much more on this week's episode of Unscripted with DIT! Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 30 - The Three Musketeers (D'Artagnan overslept)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 23:32


    Three is company, or so they say. In this special episode, due to a series of events that were Unknown, Unplanned and Unscripted (Hari was sick and Roma was sleeping), our cast is down to three brave souls holding the fort against... sanity? Probably. Do these brave souls stand a chance? Find out in this exciting episode of Unscripted with DIT! Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 29 - Happy Science Day! (about 10 months in advance!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 25:54


    SCIENCE is FUN! Believe it! Cuz we do! On this episode, we celebrate Science Day early and bring to life great personalities from the world of science, including Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, and the ever-uncertain Heisenberg (who knows where he is, or what he's doing, but not both). And for those of you who miss hurtling through the air in an enclosed metal tube, we take you on a flight to places you wouldn't have imagined. But hey, it's better than sitting at home, amirite? All this and more on our show that's unknown, unplanned and Unscripted!  Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 28 - Devendra Otharam Ghai and the Highway to Heaven

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 27:31


    And we're back! Here's to wishing all our listeners (and everyone else) a happy 2021! Because you deserve it! Meet Mr. Devendra Otharam Ghai (DOG), a man of many talents - one of which is making toffee? Beats me... I guess you'll just have to listen and find out how Mr. DOG discovers the Highway to Heaven, with only one condition - he has to do so without using any words containing the letters 'S' or 'N' (Apologies in advance to all Led Zeppelin and AC/DC fans). Can he actually pull off the impossible? The whole improvised riot returns, this show that's unknown, unplanned and of course, Unscripted! Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 27 - Santa Claus is an Essential Worker feat. Karthik

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2020 20:50


    Happy holidays, listeners! This week, we take a look at how to effectively run the rat race of the stock market, while politicians discuss how to save Christmas. Romance is in the air, it's almost like Paradise, as Robert and Hari find out. And of course, Aarti and Karthik agree that Santa Claus be declared an essential worker so that he can escape the life of petty crime that he has fallen into. All this and more on our show that's unknown, unplanned and Unscripted! And if you wanna give your favorite Improv Tribe a wonderful Christmas present, share our episodes with all your family and friends! And as always, stay safe and keep everyone around you safe! Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 26 - Critical Plumbing in Space feat. Karthik and Francis

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 24:49


    It's always night in space, so it's never too early for a drink, as Francis and Hari find out. Karthik, on the other hand finds out it's a bit difficult to find a job after being fired by NASA. And unless you're a huge fan of Indian condiments (in your hair), I'd recommend you stay as far away from Manju and Roma's hair salon as humanly possible. You'll thank me for this later.  All this and more on our latest episode of Unscripted with DIT! Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 25 - Movable (improvised) Feast - feat. The Dubai Improv Tribe

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 28:51


    I honestly cannot believe we made it to 25 episodes! A huge shoutout to all our listeners! The original cast of the show reunites this week to bring all our favorites to the table! Peri-peri sauce, parathas and politics do mix, apparently. Two aspiring filmmakers decide to help a Nigerian princess to produce their movie. A straightforward mum puts her emo teen on a diet. (I think we all skipped breakfast). And lastly, our brave investigative reporters are out to unravel the greatest secret in the art world - Who Burnt Siena?! All this on a show that's unknown, unplanned and Unscripted! Also a huge shoutout to Ennuicastr, who made it possible to record these episodes under these socially-distanced conditions! We couldn't have done this without you. Find them here: https://ecastr.com/ Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 24 - Improv and the Art of Breaking Bad News

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2020 25:52


    Ever done something so embarrassing that you had no idea how to tell someone what you'd done? Then this episode is exactly what you need. Prateek and Karthik demonstrate how to break the bad news, while Roma shows how she handles completely legit customers at a bank. Robert and Hari show us how to run forward and back all at once, while Aarti teaches us why you should always be careful with weights in the gym. All on this episode - unknown, unplanned and Unscripted! Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 23 - Robert and Karthik's Rollercoaster of Wisdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2020 24:32


    Unscripted with DIT returns this week with a brand new twist on one of our favorite games - so good it drives Prateek to tears! Roma and Jathin show us what the law on the International Space Station is like! And Robert and Karthik show us how to discover inner peace at the very pinnacle (roller-coaster sold separately). All this and more on our show that's unknown, unplanned and an unremembered third word. Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 22 - Karthik plays chess, and Aarti has good news!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020 20:15


    Prepare for the Ultimate Showdown of 2020, as Karthik and Prateek face off in an epic game of... Chess! Even if neither seems to know how to actually play chess. But most importantly, they do not like each other! In other events, Gayatri and Aarti argue over chores and how to break the good news! All this and more, on a show that's unknown, unplanned and Unscripted! Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 21 - Prateek and the art of tire repair

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2020 21:50


    How important is the ability to replace a flat tire? As Prateek and Aarti find out, it could be a defining skill of the future. Speaking of defining skills, Hari and Karthik demonstrate how out-of-work CEOs can reinvent themselves in this brave new world. All this and more, on our show that's unknown, unplanned and of course, Unscripted! Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    Unscripted: Episode 20 - Film studies feat. Robert and Karthik

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 25:57


    Looks like you've been watching foreign films all wrong! Luckily, Karthik and Robert are here to set you straight. Jasmine and Hari also demonstrate the importance of good manners on a train. There are also some (terrible) rhyming shenanigans. All this and more on the show that's unknown, unplanned and Unscripted!  Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

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