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  • Does Carlsen have a beef with Gukesh?

    Does Carlsen have a beef with Gukesh?
    2026/04/27
    In this episode, hosts Amit Kamath and Mihir Vasavda discuss Magnus Carlsen's remarks on Gukesh's 'understanding' of chess - one of the many critical remarks the former world champion has made on the reigning champ. They analyse the strengths and weaknesses of Gukesh and Sindarov, who will face off for the world title later this year, and end the episode by discussing why India's bid for 2038 Asian Games sounds more reasonable than other events the country wants to host.

    Produced by Niharika Nanda and Shashank Bhargava
    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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    29 分
  • What Vaishali’s Candidates win means for Indian women in chess

    What Vaishali’s Candidates win means for Indian women in chess
    2026/04/19
    This week on the show, we discuss the story behind the making of the newest World Championship challenger from India, R Vaishali.

    Produced by Ichha Sharma
    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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    27 分
  • The rise and rise of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

    The rise and rise of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
    2026/04/13
    In this week's episode, Amit, Vinayakk and Mihir marvel over the emergence of teenage star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who has taken the IPL by a storm. They analyse his early days, the technique and mindset that set him apart, and the need to nurture a young talent with care. And, at the end of the episode, there's also a special farewell.

    Produced by Shashank Bhargava
    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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    25 分
  • Italy misses FIFA World Cup again: A dynasty in decline

    Italy misses FIFA World Cup again: A dynasty in decline
    2026/04/05
    This week on the show, hosts Vinayakk and Mihir are joined by Shashank Nair to discuss Italy’s failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup and how it compares to the decline of other sporting dynasties. They also talk about soaring World Cup prices that could deter travelling fans, and share the storylines they’re looking forward to in the 48-team tournament starting June 11.

    Produced by Shashank Bhargava
    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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    27 分
  • What did discrimination cost Laxman Sivaramakrishnan?

    What did discrimination cost Laxman Sivaramakrishnan?
    2026/03/30
    Laxman Sivaramakrishnan made his Test debut at just 17 and was seen as one of India’s brightest cricketing talents of the 1980s. But behind that early promise was a more difficult journey, marked by the pain of discrimination over his skin colour. In this episode, Venkata Krishna B joins Vinayakk Mohanarangan to unpack his story. You’ll also hear from LS himself, as he reflects on his journey in his own words.

    Produced by Shashank Bhargava
    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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    28 分
  • A year of painful transition for Indian hockey

    A year of painful transition for Indian hockey
    2026/03/23
    Hosts Vinayakk and Mihir are joined by hockey coach and commentator Siddharth Pandey this week to talk about all things Indian hockey. The men's team recently lost all their matches at home and remained winless at the tour of Australia. Have the back-to-back Olympic medallists begun the transition too late, and will that impact their World Cup ambitions? They also discuss the bold decisions taken by women's coach Sjoerd Marijne as he aims to rebuild a side that was in doldrums.

    Produced by Ichha Sharma
    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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    41 分
  • Lakshya Sen's All England run decoded

    Lakshya Sen's All England run decoded
    2026/03/16
    Shivani Naik, The Indian Express’ badminton expert, joins host Vinayakk and Amit to break down an Indian shuttler’s run to the final of the All England tournament.

    Produced by Shashank Bhargava
    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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    19 分
  • T20 World Cup: India lift trophy again, strengthen global hold

    T20 World Cup: India lift trophy again, strengthen global hold
    2026/03/09
    India defeated New Zealand to become the first team to win back-to-back T20 WC titles, turning the Narendra Modi Stadium into the site of a very different memory for Indian cricket fans. India posted 255 for 5, with half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan, before their bowlers sealed a dominant win. In today's episode host Mihir Vasavda joined by The Indian Express' Sandip G and Devendra Pandey discuss about how exactly India dismantled New Zealand and where Indian cricket may be heading next.

    Produced by Shashank Bhargava
    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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    22 分