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In this episode of Cyrus Says Cock & Bull, Cyrus hangs out with comedian, writer, and improviser Shantanu Anam… and things spiral almost immediately.

They jump from Shantanu’s upcoming zombie comedy film Indian Institute of Zombies to completely unfiltered takes on IPL, Bollywood, Ramayan adaptations, internet outrage, and why nothing in India can ever stay calm (or short).

Somewhere in between, there’s cricket nostalgia, stand-up stories, political tangents, and debates that probably shouldn’t have happened on camera… but did anyway.

It’s chaotic, opinionated, slightly unhinged, and makes zero effort to stay on track, exactly how Cock & Bull should be.

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In this episode Cyrus is joined by Aayush Sharma. He opens up like never before, about coming to Mumbai with zero acting background, surviving on limited money, getting rejected, chasing auditions, and holding on to the dream of becoming an actor.

From his father’s brutally honest reality checks to his love story with Arpita Khan and the generous support he found from Salman Khan, this episode is funny, emotional but full of real struggle, self-belief, and filmi twists.

To our new audience, this is Cyrus Says, where the stories are personal, the laughs are constant, and the chaos is always part of the charm.

And to our regular ones, Welcome back!

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Can a stand-up joke actually get you death threats?

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In this episode, Cyrus Broacha hangs out with Rahul Subramanian and what starts as a conversation about his stand-up special quickly spirals into absolute chaos.

They jump from Rahul’s journey from engineering and TCS to comedy, the madness behind his special “Who Are You”, and the bizarre (and slightly scary) story of DJs getting offended enough to send threats.

Along the way, expect detours into corporate life, Liverpool fandom, comedy writing, marriage jokes, and the kind of nonsense that makes zero sense but is somehow hilarious.

It’s chaotic, self-aware, and completely unserious, exactly how it should be.

This episode covers:

• Rahul Subramanian’s stand-up journey

• “Who Are You” special & behind-the-scenes

• The viral DJ controversy & threats

• Corporate life vs comedy

• Liverpool, travel & random life stories

• Peak Cyrus-level chaos

If you’re looking for structure, this is not it.
If you enjoy comedians talking nonsense for an hour welcome home.

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Abbas Momin is back, and Cyrus wastes absolutely no time, fat shaming him within the first 40 seconds. Classic. It's also Abbas's 38th birthday, which he's celebrating the way all single men approaching 40 do: a movie with two friends and zero romance prospects. We're basically his therapy session at this point.

This week we tackle the big stuff, RCB selling for ₹16,000 crore (Vijay Mallya is somewhere crying into his beer), a Pune eatery taking on world peace one LPG surcharge at a time, and Dhurandar 2, which Abbas sat through for four hours and lived to regret. Ranveer Singh is shirtless. Sanjay Dutt points at his crotch. You've been warned.

Also on the menu: 46,000 mangrove trees, Mohamed Salah's Liverpool farewell, a Statue of Liberty in Jalandhar wearing a saree, and Abbas accidentally revealing his Grindr situation on a podcast that his family definitely watches.

Happy birthday, Abbas. This is the worst gift we could give you. You're welcome.

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Is modern war basically a video game now? 

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Cyrus hangs out with Dr. Sanket Kulkarni and quickly dives into drones, geopolitics, and the chaos of modern warfare. From Iran vs Israel to spy agencies and India’s global position, this one covers a lot and then some.

It’s sharp, slightly confusing, and very real, with just enough humour to survive the topic.

This episode covers:

• Drone warfare & modern combat
• Iran, Israel & global tensions
• Spy stories & intelligence agencies
• India’s role in world politics
• Random Cyrus chaos

If you want clean answers, this isn’t it.
If you enjoy chaotic conversations about serious topics welcome home.

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In this episode, Cyrus Broacha hangs out with actor, producer, and pro Panja evangelist Parvin Dabbas… and what starts as a normal conversation quickly turns into a deep dive into Bollywood chaos, sports leagues, and the strange art of surviving the entertainment industry.

They jump from Parvin’s acting journey and behind-the-scenes Bollywood stories to building the Pro Panja League, the business of sports in India, and why panja might just be cooler than cricket (controversial, we know). Along the way, expect detours into fitness, discipline, industry struggles, and the kind of practical wisdom that only comes from doing everything yourself.

It’s insightful, funny, slightly chaotic, and occasionally feels like a TED Talk that forgot to stay serious.

This episode covers:

• Parvin Dabbas’ Bollywood journey & acting career

• The rise of Pro Panja League & Indian sports business

• Behind-the-scenes film industry stories

• Fitness, discipline & mental toughness

• Entrepreneurship in entertainment & sports

• Random Cyrus-level chaos you didn’t see coming

If you’re looking for structured interviews and safe answers, this is not it.
If you enjoy honest conversations, industry insights, and a little madness along the way, welcome home.

And to our regular listeners… welcome back home!

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What happens when Cyrus Broacha sits down with Shamik Chakrabarti?
Zero structure. Maximum chaos.

In this episode of Cock & Bull, things spiral (fast) from stand-up comedy to Bollywood propaganda, box office logic, internet algorithms, and everything in between. One minute it’s comedy insights, the next it’s cricket, politics, or a completely random tangent that somehow still makes sense.

Expect:

• Brutally honest takes on Bollywood & pop culture

• The reality of stand-up comedy & writing

• Social media, algorithms & why we’re all slightly doomed 

• Generational quirks like the infamous “millennial pause”

• And classic Cyrus-style chaos that refuses to stay on topic

Also featuring Shamik’s stand-up special “Despite Appearances” a story-driven set told across 7 chapters, blending personal stories with sharp observational humour.

If you like conversations that feel like a funny group chat come to life, you’re in the right place.’s for you.

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In this episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus is joined by producer, writer and showrunner Adi Shankar for a conversation that goes from Kolkata to Hollywood, anime, identity, accents, and the future of animation.

Adi talks about growing up across countries, how constantly moving shaped the way he sees people and storytelling, and how he went from a credit card job to building a career in film and animation. He also gets into why anime for adults felt like a missing space in the West, how he spotted that gap early, and what it took to help push that format forward.

The conversation also dives into Devil May Cry, adapting video game worlds into their own screen universes, and how he thinks about storytelling in a time when everyone’s attention span is fighting for survival.

It’s funny, chaotic and full of unexpected detours, which is exactly how Cyrus Says works.

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In this episode, Cyrus is joined by Swanand Kirkire - writer, lyricist, singer, actor, National Award winner, and basically one of those people who seem to be good at everything.

They talk about his journey from Indore to NSD to Mumbai, the early struggle years, writing for film and theatre, working with people like Sudhir Mishra, Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Rajkumar Hirani, and how singing happened almost by accident.

There’s also a lot on acting, getting typecast as the father, his new OTT show Band Wale, and the strange, funny, unpredictable route his career has taken over the years.

And yes, Swanand also sings live in the episode, which is reason enough to watch.

It’s warm, funny, slightly chaotic, and full of stories you’ll want to stay for.

If you enjoy hearing creative people talk about the long road behind the work, this one’s for you.

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This Cock & Bull episode turns into a full-blown father vs son situation as Mikhaail Broacha joins Cyrus and immediately starts challenging him on everything.

There’s gym arguments, random tech unboxing, unsolicited life advice, and just enough roasting to make this feel less like a podcast and more like something that should’ve stayed at home.

Cyrus tries to stay in control.
That doesn’t last very long!

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In this episode, Cyrus is joined by Anupam Kher and debut actor Shubhangi Dutt to talk about ‘Tanvi The Great', a film directed by Anupam Kher and inspired by his real-life niece, Tanvi, who is autistic.

They talk about how Shubhangi was discovered for the lead role, how she prepared for the part, and why this story means so much to Anupam Kher. The conversation also gets into the response the film has received from audiences, students, families, and even names like the President of India and Robert De Niro.

Anupam also shares how Boman Irani and Jackie Shroff joined the film purely for the love of the story and didn’t charge a penny for it.

It’s a warm, funny, and heartfelt conversation about filmmaking, hope, and telling stories that truly connect.

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