Best Tikki Podcasts (2024)

A Film Companion exclusive from the sets of Bun Tikki with Zeenat Aman and Shabana Azmi. Sneha Menon Desai takes you on the sets of the Manish Malhotra produced film directed by Faraz Ansari for the shoot of the film's climax scene. The actresses talk about their stories from the sets in the 80s, their working relationship and how they choose their…

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Mira Kapoor Exclusive Interview with Sneha Menon Desai | Spill The Tea | Film Companion 35:27

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In this conversation with Sneha Menon Desai, Mira Kapoor talks about her journey into the public life on her own terms. What it’s been like to turn entrepreneur with her skincare brand Akind, dealing with the backlash on her comments on working mothers a few years ago and how she ensures she keeps it real for her children. She also talks about her …

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Inside Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s Bungalow | Rautu Ka Raaz | Spill The Tea | Film Companion 37:58

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In this interview with Sneha Menon Desai, Nawazuddin Siddiqui discusses his enduring love for theatre and how his home reflects his personality. He shares that his daughter is learning acting and how she prefers not to seek his advice. He further candidly admits to scenes in his filmography that he dislikes. He talks about how, despite the industry…

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Don't Bad Mouth Daddy! 25:34

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Bitter Betty, Bitter Barbara, Bitter Belinda, Bitter, Bonita, Bitter Becky, you get the point. This is for you! When a man scorns you, stop enlisting your children in the army of the war. The why we do it and the why we must stop.By Dr. Tikki Collins

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Abhay Verma Interview with Sneha Menon Desai | Munjya | Spill The Tea 31:51

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In an engaging interview with Sneha Menon Desai, Abhay Verma, the star of "Munjya," opens up about his incredible 14-year journey to finally get his big break in the industry. He describes moving to Mumbai, where he immersed himself in the vibrant acting community. He shares his experience of having sleepless nights since the release of "Munjya," r…

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Chhaya Kadam Interview with Sneha Menon Desai | Spill The Tea | Film Companion 42:55

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In this conversation with Sneha Menon Desai, Chhaya Kadam reflects on her meteoric rise over the past year, sharing insights into her journey within the Indian Film Industry. She elaborates on the significance of representing India at Cannes’24 and the profound experience of winning the Grand Prix for her role in Payal Kapadia's directorial masterp…

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Dead Mountaineer's Hotel 40:35

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Beat the heat with us this week as we journey to the snowy vaguely European mountains of the 1979 isolated murder mystery classic Dead Mountaineer's Hotel. And watch out for guys doing a spider climb in your staircase.

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Curly Top 43:54

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Enjoy some animal crackers and soup with us as we sit down and try to figure out the appeal of the 1935 Shirley Temple classic Curly Top. Hope you like old timey singing.

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Talking Marriage, Dating and Cheating with Vidya Balan, Pratik Gandhi and Sneha Menon Desai | Film Companion 22:35

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In this episode of Spill The Tea with Sneha Menon Desai, the Do Aur Do Pyaar couple - Vidya Balan and Pratik Gandhi talk about marriages, relationships, and more. They discuss the film’s premise and how they feel it’s one that couples would very closely be able to associate themselves with. They delve into their own separate married lives, and disc…

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Close Range 50:26

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Come enjoy some great action and not much else as we discuss the 2015 low budget 85 minute stunt reel Close Range. And just like we always say, it doesn't get much closer range than a knife to the taint.

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Devil Hunter 50:21

7M ago50:21

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Apologies to anyone who watched Devil Hunter (1980).

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Who You Calling A Dog? 24:25

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Black History Month Beyonce gets ridiculed by a washed up actor.By Dr. Tikki Collins

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The Great Broke Box Office Movie Draft 34:13

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We pick our favorite movies of the first 150 episodes, except this time our lists won't be 90% the same things!

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What Price Are you Paying For Your relationship? 25:28

8M ago25:28

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What price are you paying for your relationship?By Dr. Tikki Collins

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Free Fire 51:57

8M ago51:57

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We're easing back into things this week by talking about a movie we already know we like, the 2016 action comedy period piece classic Free Fire. Someone from Boston please tell us if our Boston accents are good.

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Raveena Tandon and Ruchi Narain Exclusive Interview | Sneha Menon Desai | Film Companion 20:17

9M ago20:17

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Raveena Tandon and Ruchi Narain, the women in and behind the upcoming Disney+ Hotstar show Karmma Calling are on Spill The Tea with Sneha Menon Desai. The duo share insights on what led to the decade long wait in making this show, their belief in Karma, and the differences in how the industry functioned in the 90s to now. They talk about the authen…

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Cliffhanger 53:08

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Ho Ho Ho, Merry Cliffmas!

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Brokade: Fire Emblem Heroes Again (Feat. Wilson) 40:56

10M ago40:56

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Here's one from the vault you can listen to if you want to hear our thoughts on the state of this mobile game from about 2 months ago. Also our good friend Wilson joins us again from his podcast Reel Phonies (https://reelphonies.com) where they talk about very slightly less niche things.

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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 54:37

11M ago54:37

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You know the drill, it's Halloween so we watched a Halloween type thing, in this case the 1986 weirdo grosso classic The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2. We didn't mention it in the episode but the poster for the film should give you a good idea what it's gonna be like: goofy, strange, and kinda confusing.…

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Complimentary Content: Big Top Burger Season 2 16:54

11M ago16:54

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We rise from the grave just in time to release this old episode that I finally got around to editing! Find out what happens on Big Top Burger season 2 from our old fave Worthikids. Also next week will be our regular Halloween episode, sorry to any Cliffhanger fans.

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Ratna Pathak Shah, Dia Mirza, Fatima Sana Shaikh, & Sanjana Sanghi Interview | Dhak Dhak | Spill the Tea | Film Companion 26:10

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Ahead of the release of Dhak Dhak, Ratna Pathak Shah, Dia Mirza, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Sanjana Sanghi speak with Sneha Menon Desai about the meaning behind the film’s title, the essence of riding a bike, and the empowerment it brings. They also share insights about battling stereotypes as women, facing challenges while shooting in the Himalayas, …

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Exclusive Varun Sharma Interview with Sneha | Fukrey 3 | Spill the Tea | Film Companion 32:35

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Varun Sharma takes Sneha Menon Desai to Aaram Nagar in Mumbai, a place where it all began for him 10 years ago. They talk about the box-office success of Fukery 3, how Shah Rukh Khan shaped him and the lessons he learnt from his character 'Choocha' in the Fukrey franchise. He also shared stories from his early days and the insights he gained about …

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The Dating Challenge Part 2 13:03

1y ago13:03

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Rules for successful dating. The Dating Challenge Journal is available now at Amazon.comBy Dr. Tikki Collins

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The Dating Challenge Part 1 45:00

1y ago45:00

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Rules for dating success. There is a "The Dating Challenge Journal" to go with the episode available on Amazon.com. Get yours today!By Dr. Tikki Collins

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Babil Khan Exclusive Interview with Sneha Menon Desai | Friday Night Plan | Film Companion 29:32

1y ago29:32

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Ahead of the release of the “Friday Night Plan" on Netflix, Babil Khan speaks exclusively to Sneha Menon Desai about his childhood and learnings from his baba. The actor also takes us on an auto ride something he does from time to time. Babil speaks about his approach to acting and how he approaches his characters.Have you subscribed to Film Compan…

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Anurag Kashyap Exclusive Interview with Sneha Menon Desai | Haddi | Spill the Tea | Film Companion 25:52

1y ago25:52

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Anurag Kashyap speaks with Sneha Menon Desai about the process of scriptwriting, his relationship with money, and the challenges and rewards of the Indian film industry. He also touches upon his relationship with his daughter Aaliyah Kashyap and the intricate balance between personal life and professional grind. He discusses his experience of worki…

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Aladdin 57:15

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It's another trip back to our childhood this week as we are delighted by the 1992 big time Disney classic Aladdin. Someone must've used one of their three wishes to keep Disney from eliminating this video's upload.

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Sushmita Sen Interview with Sneha Menon Desai | Taali | Spill the Tea | Film Companion 24:57

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Sushmita Sen speaks with Sneha Menon Desai about her transformative journey portraying the transgender icon Gauri Sawant. She reflects on her challenges and learnings as an actress on the sets of Taali and advocates for inclusivity. From reminiscing about her time as Miss Universe to discussing her maternal instincts and challenges in the entertain…

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Dulquer Salmaan, Rajkummar Rao, Adarsh Gourav & Gulshan Devaiah Interview | Guns and Gulaabs 17:01

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The cast of Guns and Gulaabs, including Dulquer Salmaan, Rajkummar Rao, Adarsh Gourav, and Gulshan Devaiah, spoke with Sneha Menon Desai about their favourite things from being '90s kids, the thrill of portraying whimsically absurd characters, and the magic of collaborating with a team of dedicated cinephiles. They also shared their working experie…

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Alia Bhatt & Gal Gadot Interview with Sneha Menon Desai | Heart of Stone | Film Companion 8:18

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Ahead of the release of Heart of Stone, Alia Bhatt and Gal Gadot speak with Sneha Menon Desai to discuss the intricacies of choreographing swag, their bond formed over working in the American market, and the lighter moments on set. Alia recounts Gal's endearing coffee-making gesture, and both stars reflect on their journey in the realm of fame, emp…

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Blood Link 44:16

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It's a real after hours episode this week as we discuss all of the terrible happenings in the 1982 evil twin classic Blood Link. In this case both twins are actually evil, because anyone who puts jam in their coffee can't be good.

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Brokade: Pokemon Infinite Fusion 23:10

1y ago23:10

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We've somehow fused our own podcast with a video game podcast! Hope you like Pokemon!

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Janhvi Kapoor, Varun Dhawan & Nitesh Tiwari Interview | Bawaal | Spill the Tea | Film Companion 17:18

1y ago17:18

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Janhvi Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, and Nitesh Tiwari speak to Sneha Menon Desai at the global trailer launch of Prime Video’s Bawaal in Dubai. They talk about their chemistry and their ‘interesting’ first meeting. Tune in to this interview to know why Janhvi calls herself a stalker!By Film Companion

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Sobhita Dhulipala Interview | Spill The Tea with Sneha | Film Companion 22:36

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From wanting to be known for more than just her effortless sex appeal to the many misconceptions one may have about Sobhita Dhulipala, the actor comes clean on what it's taken her to get to this phase of her career and spills the tea on where she wants to go from here. You can see Sobhita on The Night Manager Part 2 on Disney Plus Hotstar.…

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Free (and Not Free) Things to Do in Japan 41:39

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This podcast is a travelogue now, sorry.

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Naseeruddin Shah | Taj | Spill The Tea With Sneha | Film Companion 20:31

1+ y ago20:31

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In this exclusive interview with Film Companion, Naseeruddin Shah speaks to Sneha Menon Desai about the 'immaturity' of stardom today, why he chooses not to fall prey to the celebrity entourage culture and admits to now being tired of acting after a 55-year-long career. Have you subscribed to Film Companion yet? Join us here - http://bit.ly/FCsubsc…

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The Lineup 48:48

1+ y ago48:48

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If you are a fan of classic noir filmmaking, great acting, and hilarious dummy usage, you might like The Lineup from 1958.

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Alaya F Interview | U Turn | Spill the Tea | Sneha Menon Desai | Film Companion 27:01

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In this episode of Film Companion's "Spill the Tea," Sneha Menon Desai sits down with Alaya F for an inside look at the actor's vanity over a fun session of fluid art. Alaya tells us about her reaction to the support she's received from Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Alaya also emphasizes the importance of keeping up with what her contemporaries are doing.…

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Brokade: Beatstar 23:29

1+ y ago23:29

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It's a game where you tap little things on your phone while a song plays until you can't anymore unless you pay money.

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Spill the Tea with Radhika Apte | Sneha Menon Desai | Mrs. Undercover | Film Companion 23:42

1+ y ago23:42

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Join us for an exclusive interview with Radhika Apte as we discuss women's empowerment, body image, and the Indian film industry. Hear her thoughts on diversity, inclusivity, and representation in entertainment. Get insights on her journey and whether Bollywood gave her due recognition. Don't miss this insightful conversation!…

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Mommy Dearest or Daddy 36:29

1+ y ago36:29

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Discovering how your childhood relationship with a dysfunctional parent affects your romantic relationships.By Dr. Tikki Collins

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Dogma (Feat. Tim) 1:12:30

1+ y ago1:12:30

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We brought our dad back for this episode to explain to us all the religious backstory and references going on in the 1999 classic goofy stoner comedy Dogma.

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