This week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are joined by ALOK V Menon. ALOK (they/them) is an internationally acclaimed author, poet, comedian, and public speaker. As a mixed-media artist their work explores themes of trauma, belonging, and the human condition.

The episode :
How Navin met ALOK
ALOK - the introduction
Hair, hair, balding & rituals
Aakash, dark comedy & worldview of standup
ALOK’s way into standup
When ALOK’s dad visited their comedy show
Aakash’s “full service” massage story..

And much more!

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Leave your comments as well!

Follow ALOK on Instagram at @alokvmenon

Follow our cute hosts:

Aakash is @kuchbhimehta on Instagram
Navin is @houseofnoronha on Instagram

Stream the podcast on major platforms:

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M
Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9

And don’t forget to rate us!

This week on Varta Lab, Aakash &amp; Navin are joined by ALOK V Menon. ALOK (they/them) is an internationally acclaimed author, poet, comedian, and public speaker. As a mixed-media artist their work explores themes of trauma, belonging, and the human condition. The episode :
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">How Navin met ALOK</li>
<li aria-level="1">ALOK - the introduction</li>
<li aria-level="1">Hair, hair, balding &amp; rituals</li>
<li aria-level="1">Aakash, dark comedy &amp; worldview of standup</li>
<li aria-level="1">ALOK’s way into standup</li>
<li aria-level="1">When ALOK’s dad visited their comedy show</li>
<li aria-level="1">Aakash’s “full service” massage story..</li>
</ul>
And much more! Subscribe to the<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChCDX2qUY2d0_Zfy1ipyE4g"> Varta Lab YouTube Channel</a> for full video episodes! Leave your comments as well! Follow ALOK on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alokvmenon/">@alokvmenon</a> Follow our cute hosts: Aakash is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kuchbhimehta/">@kuchbhimehta</a> on Instagram Navin is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/houseofnoronha/">@houseofnoronha</a> on Instagram Stream the podcast on major platforms: Spotify:<a href="https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn"> https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn </a>Apple Podcasts:<a href="https://apple.co/3be2E3M"> https://apple.co/3be2E3M </a>Google Podcasts:<a href="https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9"> https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9</a> And don’t forget to rate us!

Welcome to Varta Lab, a delightful concoction of stories featuring Aakash Mehta, one of India's most obsessive storytellers on and off stage, and Navin Noronha, who is an okay person. Together they tell stories to each other from their life and welcome others to do the same. Fun times.

Welcome to Varta Lab, a delightful concoction of stories featuring Aakash Mehta, one of India's most obsessive storytellers on and off stage, and Navin Noronha, who is an okay person. Together they tell stories to each other from their life and welcome others to do the same. Fun times.

Welcome to Varta Lab, a delightful concoction of stories featuring Aakash Mehta, one of India's most obsessive storytellers on and off stage, and Navin Noronha, who is an okay person.

Varta Lab

This week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are joined by ALOK V Menon. ALOK (they/them) is an internationally acclaimed author, poet, comedian, and public speaker. As a mixed-media artist their work explores themes of trauma, belonging, and the human condition.

Comedy, Massages & Celebrity Interviews w/ ALOK V Menon

Welcome to Varta Lab!

This week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are here with a rather sad announcement. Stay tuned, as there’s a lot to be conversed.

In the episode, they talked about :

- Importance of tuning out in life
- Constant construction work & the need to leave Bombay
- Building & society politics
- Sharirik takleefen for Aakash & Navin
- Near-death experiences
- Pocket-friendly food prices in the good ol’ days
- Aakash’s recent date night
- Season-ending announcement :(
- In conclusion: Aakash & Navin recollect some of their favorite Varta moments over the last four seasons

And much more!

Subscribe to the Varta Lab YouTube Channel for full video episodes!

Leave your comments as well!

Follow our cute hosts:

Aakash is @kuchbhimehta on Instagram
Navin is @houseofnoronha on Instagram

Stream the podcast on major platforms:

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M
Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9

And don’t forget to rate us!

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Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and statements expressed in the episodes of the shows hosted on the IVM Podcasts network are solely those of the individual participants, hosts, and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of IVM Podcasts or its management. IVM Podcasts does not endorse or assume responsibility for any content, claims, or representations made by the participants during the shows. This includes, but is not limited to, the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information provided. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. IVM Podcasts is not liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages arising out of or in connection with the use or dissemination of the content featured in the shows. Listener discretion is advised.

Welcome to Varta Lab! This week on Varta Lab, Aakash &amp; Navin are here with a rather sad announcement. Stay tuned, as there’s a lot to be conversed. In the episode, they talked about : - Importance of tuning out in life - Constant construction work &amp; the need to leave Bombay - Building &amp; society politics - Sharirik takleefen for Aakash &amp; Navin - Near-death experiences - Pocket-friendly food prices in the good ol’ days - Aakash’s recent date night - Season-ending announcement :( - In conclusion: Aakash &amp; Navin recollect some of their favorite Varta moments over the last four seasons And much more! Subscribe to the<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChCDX2qUY2d0_Zfy1ipyE4g"> Varta Lab YouTube Channel</a> for full video episodes! Leave your comments as well! Follow our cute hosts: Aakash is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kuchbhimehta/">@kuchbhimehta</a> on Instagram Navin is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/houseofnoronha/">@houseofnoronha</a> on Instagram Stream the podcast on major platforms: Spotify:<a href="https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn"> https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn </a>Apple Podcasts:<a href="https://apple.co/3be2E3M"> https://apple.co/3be2E3M </a>Google Podcasts:<a href="https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9"> https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9 </a>And don’t forget to rate us! -x-x-x Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and statements expressed in the episodes of the shows hosted on the IVM Podcasts network are solely those of the individual participants, hosts, and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of IVM Podcasts or its management. IVM Podcasts does not endorse or assume responsibility for any content, claims, or representations made by the participants during the shows. This includes, but is not limited to, the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information provided. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. IVM Podcasts is not liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages arising out of or in connection with the use or dissemination of the content featured in the shows. Listener discretion is advised.

Welcome to Varta Lab! This week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are here with a rather sad announcement. Stay tuned, as there’s a lot to be conversed.

The Last Episode.. w/ Just Us | Edition #5

Welcome to Varta Lab!

This week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are joined by fellow stand-up comedian and host of the ‘Has It Aged Well?’ Podcast - Urjita Wani! 

In the episode, they talked about :

- Urjita’s hilarious Taj Mahal visit & brawl with monkeys
- The best Agra people & monkey mimicry by Urjita
- The monkey who tried eating a Fuji film
- How Urjita became the Bollywood Super Gyaani amongst her peers
- Aakash’s lazy vacation plans on turning 30
- Urjita’s near ‘MAUUT’ experience at Grant Road
- Why Navin has problems with people digging footpaths
- The wave of compliments for the ‘Has It Aged Well?’ podcast
- How much Urjita hates Ponniyin Selvan, the movie
- The Indian indie comedy scene
- Urjita’s hilarious & ‘could be raunchy’ crowd work story
- Aakash’s mystery hour shows
- Heavy-hearted concluding points

And much more!

Follow Urjita on Instagram at @urjitawani

Subscribe to the Varta Lab YouTube Channel for full video episodes!

Leave your comments as well!

Follow our cute hosts:

Aakash is @kuchbhimehta on Instagram
Navin is @houseofnoronha on Instagram

Stream the podcast on major platforms:

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M
Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9

And don’t forget to rate us!

-x-x-x

Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and statements expressed in the episodes of the shows hosted on the IVM Podcasts network are solely those of the individual participants, hosts, and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of IVM Podcasts or its management. IVM Podcasts does not endorse or assume responsibility for any content, claims, or representations made by the participants during the shows. This includes, but is not limited to, the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information provided. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. IVM Podcasts is not liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages arising out of or in connection with the use or dissemination of the content featured in the shows. Listener discretion is advised.

Welcome to Varta Lab! This week on Varta Lab, Aakash &amp; Navin are joined by fellow stand-up comedian and host of the ‘Has It Aged Well?’ Podcast - Urjita Wani! In the episode, they talked about : - Urjita’s hilarious Taj Mahal visit &amp; brawl with monkeys - The best Agra people &amp; monkey mimicry by Urjita - The monkey who tried eating a Fuji film - How Urjita became the Bollywood Super Gyaani amongst her peers - Aakash’s lazy vacation plans on turning 30 - Urjita’s near ‘MAUUT’ experience at Grant Road - Why Navin has problems with people digging footpaths - The wave of compliments for the ‘Has It Aged Well?’ podcast - How much Urjita hates Ponniyin Selvan, the movie - The Indian indie comedy scene - Urjita’s hilarious &amp; ‘could be raunchy’ crowd work story - Aakash’s mystery hour shows - Heavy-hearted concluding points And much more! Follow Urjita on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/urjitawani/">@urjitawani </a>Subscribe to the<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChCDX2qUY2d0_Zfy1ipyE4g"> Varta Lab YouTube Channel</a> for full video episodes! Leave your comments as well! Follow our cute hosts: Aakash is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kuchbhimehta/">@kuchbhimehta</a> on Instagram Navin is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/houseofnoronha/">@houseofnoronha</a> on Instagram Stream the podcast on major platforms: Spotify:<a href="https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn"> https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn </a>Apple Podcasts:<a href="https://apple.co/3be2E3M"> https://apple.co/3be2E3M </a>Google Podcasts:<a href="https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9"> https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9 </a>And don’t forget to rate us! -x-x-x Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and statements expressed in the episodes of the shows hosted on the IVM Podcasts network are solely those of the individual participants, hosts, and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of IVM Podcasts or its management. IVM Podcasts does not endorse or assume responsibility for any content, claims, or representations made by the participants during the shows. This includes, but is not limited to, the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information provided. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. IVM Podcasts is not liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages arising out of or in connection with the use or dissemination of the content featured in the shows. Listener discretion is advised.

Welcome to Varta Lab! This week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are joined by fellow stand-up comedian and host of the ‘Has It Aged Well?’ Podcast - Urjita Wani!

Brawl With Monkeys & 'MAUUT' Experience w/ Urjita Wani

Welcome to Varta Lab!

This week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are joined by fellow comedian and host of the Radical Measures Podcast - Noel Cordeiro! 

In the episode, they talked about :

- Why his RMP co-host & fellow comedian Gaurav Pawar is funny literally ‘everywhere’
- Gaurav at open-mics & the ‘g***d mara’ story
- When the client doesn’t understand your humor ft. Noel’s fresh writing gig story
- Crowd work vs material - a comic’s life
- Aakash’s 40 comedy shows in 20 days run
- Modern Family - a show sharing the best info about queer icons & more
- Silverie’s (Antariksh) unexpected rage moment at this open-mic
- Noel's journey from NalaSopara to Thane
- The dumb thought of ‘how I dress is how I express’
- their favorite pop-cultural references
- Lakes & treks from Thane
- The essential grandfather story to end the show

And much more!

Follow Noel on Instagram at @cordeironoel

Subscribe to the Varta Lab YouTube Channel for full video episodes!

Leave your comments as well!

Follow our cute hosts:

Aakash is @kuchbhimehta on Instagram
Navin is @houseofnoronha on Instagram

Stream the podcast on major platforms:

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M
Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9

And don’t forget to rate us!

-x-x-x

Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and statements expressed in the episodes of the shows hosted on the IVM Podcasts network are solely those of the individual participants, hosts, and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of IVM Podcasts or its management. IVM Podcasts does not endorse or assume responsibility for any content, claims, or representations made by the participants during the shows. This includes, but is not limited to, the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information provided. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. IVM Podcasts is not liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages arising out of or in connection with the use or dissemination of the content featured in the shows. Listener discretion is advised.

Welcome to Varta Lab! This week on Varta Lab, Aakash &amp; Navin are joined by fellow comedian and host of the Radical Measures Podcast - Noel Cordeiro! In the episode, they talked about : - Why his RMP co-host &amp; fellow comedian Gaurav Pawar is funny literally ‘everywhere’ - Gaurav at open-mics &amp; the ‘g***d mara’ story - When the client doesn’t understand your humor ft. Noel’s fresh writing gig story - Crowd work vs material - a comic’s life - Aakash’s 40 comedy shows in 20 days run - Modern Family - a show sharing the best info about queer icons &amp; more - Silverie’s (Antariksh) unexpected rage moment at this open-mic - Noel's journey from NalaSopara to Thane - The dumb thought of ‘how I dress is how I express’ - their favorite pop-cultural references - Lakes &amp; treks from Thane - The essential grandfather story to end the show And much more! Follow Noel on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cordeironoel/">@cordeironoel </a>Subscribe to the<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChCDX2qUY2d0_Zfy1ipyE4g"> Varta Lab YouTube Channel</a> for full video episodes! Leave your comments as well! Follow our cute hosts: Aakash is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kuchbhimehta/">@kuchbhimehta</a> on Instagram Navin is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/houseofnoronha/">@houseofnoronha</a> on Instagram Stream the podcast on major platforms: Spotify:<a href="https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn"> https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn </a>Apple Podcasts:<a href="https://apple.co/3be2E3M"> https://apple.co/3be2E3M </a>Google Podcasts:<a href="https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9"> https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9 </a>And don’t forget to rate us! -x-x-x Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and statements expressed in the episodes of the shows hosted on the IVM Podcasts network are solely those of the individual participants, hosts, and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of IVM Podcasts or its management. IVM Podcasts does not endorse or assume responsibility for any content, claims, or representations made by the participants during the shows. This includes, but is not limited to, the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information provided. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. IVM Podcasts is not liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages arising out of or in connection with the use or dissemination of the content featured in the shows. Listener discretion is advised.

Comedy, Massages & Celebrity Interviews w/ ALOK V Menon

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