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🎙️ ABCD Podcast #44:
Is Any of This Real? AI Roasts, Conspiracy Theories & More! 🤖🌌

Join Omar Najam and Sandeep Parikh with Kaylin Mahoney for a mind-bending episode exploring reality, AI, and the internet's wildest conspiracies!

This Episode's Reality-Questioning Content:
🔍 ChatGPT ruthlessly roasts the ABCD subreddit (and it's surprisingly insightful!)
🪐 The hilarious Nibiru cataclysm conspiracy theory explained
🧠 Are we living in a simulation? Our deep dive into digital reality
🤖 AI governance: humanity's salvation or our future overlords?
🦎 ABCD Game: Everything is Something (featuring swimming lizards & the inventor of the letter G)
🏆 Desi of the Week: Rep. Al Green's historic congressional stand

Plus: Updates on our movie Kickstarter campaign, DesiQuest D&D adventures, and the tastiest Gharana Foods snacks you need to try!

Stay for Sandeep's improvised conspiracy theory about chat not existing and the hosts' hilariously X-Files-inspired Patreon shoutouts! Whether you're questioning reality or just looking for laughs, this episode delivers both.

Show Notes for the 44th Episode of ABCD:
Sandeep Parikh Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sandeepparikh
Omar Najam: https://twitter.com/OmarNajam
Omar Najam: https://www.instagram.com/omarnajamfilm/
Kaylin Mahoney: https://www.instagram.com/kaylinmahoney/
DesiQuest: https://www.desiquest.com/
Gharana Foods: https://www.gharanafoods.com/desiquest.html

Brown News Story - ChatGPT Roasts ABCDesi's Subreddit:
https://www.reddit.com/r/ABCDesis/comments/1j6cg0g/chatgpt_roasting_rabcdesis/
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/social/what-is-viral-instagram-trend-where-people-ask-chatgpt-to-roast-their-profile/articleshow/112735045.cms

Charkra Check-In:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/push-sovereign-ai-why-nations-want-control-over-future-vsr--z3rwc
https://unu.edu/article/militarization-ai-has-severe-implications-global-security-and-warfare
https://www.csis.org/analysis/ukraines-future-vision-and-current-capabilities-waging-ai-enabled-autonomous-warfare
chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://simulation-argument.com/simulation.pdf

Desi of the Week: Al Green
https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/green-protest-censure-congress-trump-sotu-bloody-sunday-20250316.html

Producer: Anand Shah & Kaylin Mahoney
Technical Director & Sound Designer: Anand Shah
Executive Producers: Sandeep Parikh & Anand Shah
Editor: Lauren Balint

#rabbithole #simulationtheory #autonomousweapons #artificialintelligence #sovereigncitizen #southasianpodcast #ABCD #indianamerican #desioftheweek #effinfunny #comedy #comedyinterview #indian #desiquest #ttrpg #desi #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #desicomedy #southasiannews #desipodcast #comedypodcasts #abcdpodcast #desicomedy #aihumor #southasianpodcast #chatgpt #desiquest

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🎙️ ABCD Podcast #43:
ABCD: Oscars Special! Hollywood Glamour with a Desi Twist 🏆✨

Join Omar Najam and special guest Dael Kingsmill on the American Born Chatty Desis for a star-studded dive into awards season! From Oscar secrets to Sundance sensations, we're breaking it all down with our signature comedy style.

In this glitzy episode:
🎬 Oscar trivia you never knew (15-minute ceremony?! Three possible "Oscar" name origins?!)
🎭 The great debate: Do the Oscars still have their magic?
🇮🇳 Two Indian filmmakers making waves at Sundance 2025
🤔 The heated "All We Imagine is Light" controversy - What makes a film truly Indian?
🎮 Our hilarious "Guess the Glitz" movie tagline game
🌟 Mindy Kaling's Hollywood Walk of Fame celebration

Plus updates on the LA wildfires affecting our own Sandeep Parikh, our delicious Gharana Foods sponsorship, and our "Desi of the Week" honoree: the incredible Guneet Monga!

Stay for our epic patron shoutouts delivered monster-truck-announcer style! It's the perfect blend of film analysis, desi perspectives, and non-stop laughs.

Special Announcements:
🥨 Exclusive Gharana Foods discount (Use "DesiQuest" for 10% off authentic Indian snacks!)

Show Notes for the 43rnd Episode of ABCD:
Sandeep Parikh Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sandeepparikh
Omar Najam: https://twitter.com/OmarNajam
Omar Najam: https://www.instagram.com/omarnajamfilm/
Kaylin Mahoney: https://www.instagram.com/kaylinmahoney/
Dael Kingsmill: https://www.instagram.com/daeldaily
DesiQuest: https://www.desiquest.com/
Gharana Foods: https://www.gharanafoods.com/desiquest.html

Brown News Story - All We Imagine As Light Oscar Snub https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/india-all-we-imagine-as-light-laapataa-ladies-oscars-controversy-explained-1236011778/

Desi of the Week: Guneet Monga
https://variety.com/2024/film/asia/guneet-monga-kapoor-anuja-oscars-1236190681/

Producer: Anand Shah & Kaylin Mahoney
Technical Director & Sound Designer: Anand Shah
Executive Producers: Sandeep Parikh & Anand Shah
Editor: Lauren Balint

#oscars2025 #mindykaling #indianmovie #sundancefilmfestival #filmawards #southasianpodcast #movietrivia #ABCD #indianamerican #desioftheweek #effinfunny #comedy #comedyinterview #indian #desiquest #ttrpg #desi #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #desicomedy #valentinesday #southasiannews #bollywood #desipodcast #comedypodcasts

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🎙️ ABCD Podcast #42:
"ABCD: Love, Food & Desi Life - The Ultimate Valentine's Episode! 💘🍛

Join comedy writers Rekha Shankar and Keerthi Harishankar (plus adorable dog guests Archie & Sassy! 🐕) for a delicious blend of romance and gastronomy!

This Episode's Love & Food Menu:
💝 India's epic 7-day Valentine's celebration (and Keerthi's plan to make it all about her birthday!)
🥘 Bloomberg's hot take: Why Indian food rules the world
🌶️ Perfect flavor combos: From Channa Bale to Gobi Manchurian
🐮 The hilarious failed "Cow Hug Day" saga
🍲 Why every Indian dish needs five flavors to be perfect

Plus These Tasty Segments:
🎬 Bollywood Plot Predictor: Rom-Com Edition
🎵 Grammy-winning Desi of the Week: Chandrika Tandon
🎲 DesiQuest D&D winter special preview
💌 Deep dive into Desi love languages

Special Announcements:
🥨 Exclusive Gharana Foods discount (DesiQuest for 10% off authentic Indian snacks!)
🎭 Roll for Jokes live show benefiting L.A. Wildfire Relief

Grab your favorite murku (or chakri!), cuddle up with your Valentine, and join us for the most flavorful love-filled episode yet! ❤️


Show Notes for the 42nd Episode of ABCD:
Sandeep Parikh Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sandeepparikh
Omar Najam: https://twitter.com/OmarNajam
Omar Najam: https://www.instagram.com/omarnajamfilm/
Kaylin Mahoney: https://www.instagram.com/kaylinmahoney/
Rekha Shankar: https://www.instagram.com/rekha_s/
Keerthi Harishankar: https://www.instagram.com/hi_keer/
DesiQuest: https://www.desiquest.com/
Gharana Foods: https://www.gharanafoods.com/desiquest.html

Story #1 - India is taking Valentine’s Day too far!!!
https://www.livemint.com/news/trends/2025-valentine-week-full-list-of-days-and-their-significance-read-on-even-if-you-re-single-11738646369476.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentine%27s_Day_in_India

Story #2 - Why India’s food is the best in the world
http://archive.today/FttY2
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-12-17/why-india-s-food-is-the-best-in-the-world

Story #3 - Unfortunately, There Are No Current Updates on Cow Hug Day. We’ll Continue to Track this one…
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/india-wants-to-replace-valentines-day-with-cow-hug-day-180981610/
https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/11/india/india-valentines-day-cow-hug-intl-hnk/index.html

ABCD Game: Bollywood Plot Predictor: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14993250/

Desi of the Week: https://www.etvbharat.com/en/!lifestyle/grammy-2025-indian-american-chandrika-tandon-music-triveni-enn25020301423

Producer: Anand Shah & Kaylin Mahoney
Technical Director & Sound Designer: Anand Shah
Executive Producers: Sandeep Parikh & Anand Shah
Editor: Lauren Balint

#foodielife #lovelanguage #indianfood #ABCD #indianamerican #desioftheweek #effinfunny #comedy #comedyinterview #indian #desiquest #ttrpg #desi #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #desicomedy #valentinesday #southasiannews #bollywood #desipodcast #comedypodcast

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