In this Christmas special we have Beant Dhillon and Amar from Ramblings of a Sikh for a no-holds-barred reflection on the year that was 2025.

From cultural wins and creative breakthroughs to lessons learned the hard way, they unwrap the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Brutal honesty, humour, and the kind of conversations you only get when the mics are on and the mince pies are out. Listen to the sharp insights on identity, community, faith, and the evolving South Asian creative space, alongside a few laughs and festive side-eyes at the chaos of the year.

In this Episode!

Who had the best 2025

Diljit vs Karan

Guest Lists

Beant and his splinters

Ramblings rant on people who don’t read

Cinema

Music

2026

Future work

& Much Much More!!!!!

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Aman Hayer is one of the most influential producers and music directors in the UK Punjabi and global Bhangra scene. With a career spanning over two decades, he rose to prominence in the early 2000s through genre-defining projects such as Deja Vu, Reminisce, and the iconic Groundshaker series.

Aman Hayer has played a key role in shaping the sound of diaspora Punjabi music while also mentoring and producing for numerous artists along the way.

In 2025, he returns with GS3 (Groundshaker 3) — a continuation of the legendary series that reconnects his classic sound with today’s generation. The album represents both a revival of his musical legacy and an evolution of his production style in the modern Punjabi music landscape.

In this Episode!

Journey into music

Having the best people around him

Jazzy B & Sukshinder Shinda

GS3 The Album

Working with Artist

GS3 Part 1 & GS3 Part 2

Music Industry Now

Trends

Future work

& Much Much More!!!!!

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Peony Hirwani is a journalist, editor, and cultural commentator shaping the way South Asian music, identity, and creativity are understood on a global stage. As a Senior Editor at Rolling Stone India, she covers the evolving landscape of Indian music, from hip hop to independent artists—while also exploring the intersection of culture, business, and storytelling.

Her work has appeared in major international outlets including Billboard, The Independent, Business Insider, Harper’s Bazaar, and Vogue Arabia, showcasing her range across music, lifestyle, and cultural reporting.

With a growing influence across South Asian journalism, Peony stands out as a voice championing authenticity, artistic integrity, and the next generation of global South Asian creatives.

In this Episode!

00:00:00 Intro

00:03:40 Journey for Journalism

00:08:40 Against Tokenism

00:12:39 Balancing Cultures & Representation

00:15:00 Brown Pound

00:18:30 Push/Pull Marketing Strategies in India

00:34:00 Being constructive under pressure

00:36:05 Big Labels buying culture

00:39:00 Ai Challenges

00:44:00 Future

00:46:30 Bhandwagons’

& Much Much More!!!!!

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