Best Akku Podcasts (2024)

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Hip Hop Ka Scene Hai with Azim Mulani | Ft. @shaikhspeare_music | Episode 08 1:13:48

5M ago1:13:48

1:13:48

In the season finale of "Hip Hop ka Scene Hai" watch our next guest talk about what hip hop means to him. It's not just about releasing new music but more about being an integral part of the community and that's exactly his standing in the underground hip-hop scene! Be it his cyphers or making a collective, he has been an inspiration for many! Life…

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Hip Hop Ka Scene Hai with Azim Mulani | Ft. Nasty Ninja | Episode 07 55:43

5M ago55:43

55:43

In today’s episode, we sit down with yet another OG of the Indian hip-hop scene- Nasty Ninja. Get ready to know his transition from B-boying to rap and how he sees the evolution of the Indian hip-hop scene in this fun episode of MnM SPODlight presents Hip Hop Ka Scene Hai with Azim Mulani . Also, as a bonus, we have got some live action from his st…

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Bhootylicious Part 2 56:27

5M ago56:27

56:27

To be a Bhoot or not to be a Bhoot?! That is the question we never find the answer to in part 2 of this spooky series. There are SO many types of Indian Bhoots(ghosts) in the book & Alex had a blast delving into some of them like the fish loving Bengali Mecho, the Ghecho, the Bhego, the handsome driftwood dude Beri & uhhm how do we put this..a trib…

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Bhootylicious Part 1 1:06:45

6M ago1:06:45

1:06:45

It's Halloween week and we're claiming it back as a desi phenomenon. We're no experts in lore, religion or culture but that won't stop us from diving deep into the spooky waters of desi Demons! Alex read a book called 'Ghosts, Monsters, and Demons of India' and narrates all about some very sinister creatures in there like the Pisacha, Uthlen, Tasma…

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“Hum Slumdogs nahi SlumGods hai” | Ft Akku | Episode 06 1:09:10

6M ago1:09:10

1:09:10

An ultimate episode with an ultimate artist! He, who chose a different path, rather than following the crowd, and practised 'Breaking' in a true sense, not just to get famous! An artist at heart but also, a philanthropist who’s fighting the war against CAPITALISM, a founder of the school of "Hip Hop Ki Pathshala" that teaches little kids the art of…

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Deadly Devotion - The Madanapalle Murders 1:13:10

6M ago1:13:10

1:13:10

On Jan 24th 2020, the double murders of sisters 27 yr old Alekhya & 23 yr old Sai Divya in Madanapalle rocked India just as the Pandemic had put the nation into lockdown. Their family was so entrenched in the delusions & superstitions of a mentally unwell instigator. The shared delusions of salvation & resurrection seemed to have suddenly led to th…

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Kaun Hai Asli Basti Ka Hasti | Ft. MC Astitva | Episode 05 51:05

7M ago51:05

51:05

From a young and determined hip-hop enthusiast to becoming Mumbai's OG rapper, MC Astitva has been setting the stage on fire with his raps since the age of 16. Known for his electrifying punch lines that never fail to surprise the audience, MC Astitva firmly believes that the essence of hip-hop lies in its ability to speak out against injustices. H…

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Asli Hip Hop Filmon mein nahi Gully mein hai! Ft. Enkore | Episode 04 1:05:07

7M ago1:05:07

1:05:07

Unlock the Untold Secrets of Mumbai's Hip Hop Evolution with Enkore! Join us in this staggering episode as Enkore, one of the pioneers of Mumbai's hip hop scene, spills the beans on the past, present, and future of hip hop culture. He's not holding back on the controversial Gully Boy representation that left him disheartened, and how the REAL story…

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Graffiti is an expensive art form! ft. Mooz Graffiti | Episode 03 52:12

8M ago52:12

52:12

From hidden identity to street art superstar, here’s a journey of our legendary artist that'll blow your mind! Get ready to catch some fresh vibes as we roll with Mooz, the Mumbai maestro of comics, animation, and street art. He's rockin' accolades like a boss and reppin' India on the global graffiti stage. Join the party and indulge in the colorfu…

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Hip Hop follower ya Artist follower? Ft. The Spindoctor | Episode 02 54:09

9M ago54:09

54:09

From being this tiny hip-hop crew, which was not that important, to now being the crew that's got everyone saying, "damn, I wanna do some hip-hop too," Spindoctor has seen it all. He went from repping the streets to hustling for a med school degree, and then BOOM, he's ruling as the hottest DJ in all of India, spreading hip-hop vibes right in his o…

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Hip Hop Ka Scene Kya Hai? ft. D'Evil | Episode 01 40:10

9M ago40:10

40:10

When you wanna feel the streets you gotta hit the streets! Let us take you to the real culture, the smell, the sights, the sounds of the gully where the real artists reside, who have changed the way hip hop is perceived. MnM Spodlight presents, Hip Hop Ka Scene Hai! The most rustic, raw and real Hip Hop Podcast Ever! Check out the first-ever episod…

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Hip Hop Ka Scene Hai with Azim Mulani - Official Trailer 1:04

9M ago1:04

1:04

Do you eat, sleep and breathe Hip Hop? Then get ready for this ultimate journey with MnM Spodlight Original-"Hip-Hop Ka Scene Hai.” Join us as we shine the "spodlight" on the OGs who shaped Indian hip-hop from the ground up. From struggles to triumphs, they bare it all, sharing their game-changing journeys and contributions to our culture. Hosted b…

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Masala News 07 - Jugaad 53:48

9M ago53:48

53:48

An episode about misadventures like the unfortunate journey of the janky Titan sub & an ungrateful Everest rescuee. Alex has a couple of tales for the Jungle News section like how to get rid of annoying Monkeys & a thieving CIA doggo! Also, if you can't have onions..why even eat right? What's your fav Jugaad btw?…

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Cast Aside - The Kaste Family Murders 56:00

10M ago56:00

56:00

In the middle of the Pandemic in 2021, Bharti Kaste was sick with worry over her missing family. Her 21 yr old sister Rupali was missing along with their mother, sister & 2 young cousins. Rupali had been in a relationship for 3 years with their landlord Surendra Chauhan. When she confronted him about his clandestine engagement to another girl, Rupa…

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Guest Episode - Bedtime True Crime : An Unusual Order, A Vengeful Motive | A Fowl Scheme | Vietnam 15:40

10M ago15:40

15:40

As we prep, record & edit our next Crimes from the East episode, we would love for you to give this new podcast from 1Up Media a listen, follow these links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/049qbhtzyuKixZZrDTeFIx Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bedtime-true-crime/id1690528851 Bedtime True Crime is a thoughtfully written podcast w…

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Desi Orbs - Glowing Orbs, Humanoid UFO & mysterious Mt.Kailash 1:02:35

11M ago1:02:35

1:02:35

This episode has a smattering of glowing mysteries! From the 2004 sighting of a humanoid robot like UFO spotted in Ladakh to glowing orbs seen by soldiers and pilgrims over Lake Chandrataal & lake Mansarovar. We end the episode with urban legends about the sacred & highly mysterious Mt. Kailash. What is going on in there? Bollywood Corner: Cargo St…

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Deadly Devotion: Motherhood and Mayhem, Part 2 (Multi Podcast Collab) 1:13:21

11M ago1:13:21

1:13:21

Shane Waters brings to you the 2nd part of this Mother's Day multi podcast collab. Check out these twisted tales where these amazing podcasts tell tales of Motherhood but not all sunshine & rainbows.. Part 2: 8. Once Upon A Crime [https://www.truecrimepodcast.com] 9. PNW Haunts & Homicides [https://tinyurl.com/bddffczy] 10. The Trail Went Cold [htt…

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Deadly Devotion: Motherhood & Mayhem, Part 1 (Multi Podcast Collab) 1:07:15

11M ago1:07:15

1:07:15

This Mother’s Day, join Shane Waters on a chilling adventure featuring 14 podcasters (including Pia & Alex from Crimes from the East) as they share sinister stories of motherhood. Mother’s Day is typically a time to honor the love and sacrifices of mothers, but today we’ll be exploring the twisted tales that lurk behind the shadows. It’s an extra s…

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Murder for Love - Shabnam & Salim 50:03

12M ago50:03

50:03

When 22 year old Shabnam & Salim fell in love, they knew very well that it was forbidden between their communities in Amroha, India. Did they elope & start a new life away from society's gaze? No. They instead chose to murder an entire family of 7 instead including an infant Shabnam had helped to raise. TW: Mention of child death in this episode. B…

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Hokandara Horror 1:04:24

1y ago1:04:24

1:04:24

In 1999, an entire family of 6 in Hokandara Sri Lanka was wiped out in a day full of brutality by an unscrupulous moonshine dealer & his goons. The killers were caught almost immediately & the main witness told a story of how he & another juvenile repeatedly visited the crime scene as it unfolded. Was it because they were desensitized to crime or s…

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Flown Away - Part 2 50:26

1y ago50:26

50:26

Continuing on with the tale of missing Indo-Guyanese bird breeders Moses & Lilawattie, we learn a little more about their hired ranch workers Harry & Felix. Why did a 100 dead African Grey parrots turn up in a field after the disappearance? Why did Harry disappear? Theories, rumors and speculations abound in this episode. Bollywood Corner - Mississ…

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Flown Away - Part 1 50:01

1y ago50:01

50:01

TW: Mention of Birds dying This is a 1998 pravasi case from Florida! Indo Guyanese natives Moses Lal & his aunt Lilawattie moved to Florida to raise & sell exotic birds imported from their home country Guyana. They had a successful business going for a few years when suddenly they vanished without a trace. Their ranch help Harry Gobin allegedly wit…

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Total Mess Up 5:58

1y ago5:58

5:58

An Intro to my upcoming 10 episodes.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/akku-kuttan/message

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Masala News 06 - Pee Boy of Wall St. 40:59

1y ago40:59

40:59

You ever feel like filling up your brain with useless news? Gotchu covered friends! Listen up to some exciting tales about drunk elephants, a dog's phenomenal birthday bash. how 2Pac saved a Sri Lankan Christmas and lastly how a disgraceful Wolf of Wall street needs some serious potty training! PS: Biden's Indian now..kinda! Support Us: Patreon: ht…

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The Murder of Arpana Jinaga 1:14:52

1y ago1:14:52

1:14:52

24 year old Arpana Jinaga was once a teenage technology prodigy who excelled in living life to the fullest. She moved to the US to accomplish life goals & live the Dream but instead an unknown monster turned her life into a Nightmare. She was found murdered in her apartment after a Halloween party in 2008.Katy Accardo from the podcast True Crime in…

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The Dishonorable Murder of Sajida Tasneem feat. Khooni Podcast 1:05:57

1+ y ago1:05:57

1:05:57

In June 2022, 38 year old Sajida Tasneem was murdered by her most dishonorable father in law simply because she asked to rightfully leave to go back to her home in Perth Australia. In our 2nd Collab with Sneha from the Khooni podcast we talk about a devastating case from Pakistan. We discuss how South Asian women have to carry the heavy burden of t…

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Seeta Kaur - Khooni ft. Crimes from the East Podcast 1:04:37

1+ y ago1:04:37

1:04:37

Seeta went to India with her husband and four children to visit her ailing mother-in-law. A few days later her father gets a call saying that Seeta died of a heart attack in India. What really happened? We featured as guests on the Khooni Podcast with Sneha! Join us as we try and make sense of a bizarre case that left one family in search of justic…

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The Astral Murders - Part 2 36:34

1+ y ago36:34

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In Part 2 we talk about the motives Cadell Jeanson Raja gave for the murders of his family - Astral Projection, the Devil, misery..it all made him sound mentally unstable. We also talk about Remote Viewing & Astral projection, how strange & esoteric the concept seems and yet the CIA was SO into it all back in the day. Bollywood Corner - Foot Fairy,…

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The Astral Murders - Part 1 48:45

1+ y ago48:45

48:45

In April of 2017 in a foreboding home in Nanthancode Kerala, 4 members of a family were found hacked to death. Their decomposing remains had been set on fire. Missing from the scene was the family's 30 yr-old son Cadell Jeanson Raja, a recluse who rarely ever left his room. When suspect no.1 was caught, his confession left the cops shocked & puzzle…

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Skeleton Lake - Roopkund 42:11

1+ y ago42:11

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Up in the foothills of the Himalayan range, cradled between snowy slopes is a little lake called Roopkund. Not much larger than a frog pond, Lake Roopkund is actually a vault of secrets because in 1942 a forest ranger discovered a whole bunch of Skeletons in & around the water! Let's talk about this mysterious pool of doom! Spoiler: We don't know w…

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The Burari Banyan Tree Ritual - Part 2 1:18:27

1+ y ago1:18:27

1:18:27

Were the deaths of 9 adults and 2 minors a suicide pact, cold blooded murder or a naïve accident? Did the last few days of the seemingly perfect Bhatia family hold any clues to their fate? We go over various facts, theories and speculate a LOT. Bollywood Corner - House of Secrets, B13By Pia J - Crimes from the East Podcast

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The Burari Banyan Tree Ritual - Part 1 59:10

1+ y ago59:10

59:10

On the 1st of July 2018, 10 members of the picture perfect happy Bhatia family in Burari, Delhi were found hanging from the ceiling & the oldest, 77 year old matriarch was found asphyxiated in the adjacent room. The public was chilled to the core & baffled by the weird occult overtones of the deaths. Hidden clues were found in diaries in the home a…

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Masala News 06 - Drunk Rats & Ant Chutney 28:47

1+ y ago28:47

28:47

Travel back in time as we mysteriously seem to be in Diwali 2021 season! Yup this is a lost episode unreleased before this for no apparent reason. :D Enjoy an almost exclusively animal & critter related Masala News edition or as we are calling this one, the Jungle News! Hear stories of Rats blamed for missing alcohol. marijoowana & even missing mon…

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Deadly Delivery - Patnagarh Parcel Bombing 58:14

1+ y ago58:14

58:14

On a lazy afternoon in 2018, newlywed couple Soumya & Reema from Patnagarh, Odisha were trying to decide what to cook for lunch when a mysterious package was delivered to their home. Thinking it was a wedding gift Soumya opened it, unfortunately the package unleashed a deadly bomb & took the lives of Soumya & his grand aunt. Who had done this & why…

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Terror on Pan Am Flight 73 - Neerja Bhanot 1:01:26

2y ago1:01:26

1:01:26

On Sept 5th 1986, 4 hijackers held 379 people on board Flight 73 hostage in absolute terror for 16 long hours at the Karachi Airport before they erupted in reckless violence killing 22 people. 359 people survived thanks to the courage & calm shown by the brave 22 year old Flight Attendant Neerja Bhanot & her strong flight crew of 13. This is their …

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Bangladesh Bank Cyber Heist 1:25:43

2y ago1:25:43

1:25:43

In 2016, a mysterious gang of cyber criminals carted off $81 million USD from Bangladesh Bank in Dhaka! It was no ordinary thievery & took nearly a year of infiltration & planning by these digital bandits. Listen up to a looong episode on this caper. Actual story starts around the 20 minute mark in case you wanna skip all our internet nostalgia tal…

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Chamber of Secrets at the Padmanabhaswamy Temple 1:04:22

2y ago1:04:22

1:04:22

In 2011 Indian Courts ordered the secret vaults of the Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala to be opened & the wealth inventoried. What emerged was a treasure worth a whopping $22 BILLION USD! This was from just 1 of 6 secret chambers. Vault B remains unopened! Come hear about the history & myriad rumors about this fascinating Temple in South India. So…

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Killer Curry - Murderous Wives 38:31

2y ago38:31

38:31

We explore some killer tales of wives murdering their husbands and cooking them into a curry. It happens a LOT! We talk about Zainab Bibi from Pakistan & Nagaratha from Singapore, Alex talks a bit about Omaima from the US & Katherine Knight from Australia. When these women got fed up they got cookin! Check out Heinous - https://open.spotify.com/sho…

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Masala News 05 - Flip Flops & Horse Cars 33:18

2y ago33:18

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As usual it's a handy dandy collection of news clips you probably didn't even need in your life but now that you hear them you will question the direction human evolution might be taking. We got tales of $8000 flip flops for sneaky cheaters, Horse Cars, potential new bovine God & resin condoms. Yikes. Support Us: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cr…

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Crimes from the East Trailer 0:37

2y ago0:37

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Swanky new Trailer for this Podcast where you can hear us spill the Chai on True Crime & Strange Phenomenon from South Asia. Namaste! Website - www.crimesfromtheeast.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crimesfromtheeast Email - crimesfromtheeast@gmail.comBy Crimes from the East Podcast

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The Schoolboy Murder - Justice for Pradyuman Thakur 1:02:07

2y ago1:02:07

1:02:07

TW: Death of a minor On 8th Sept 2017, The Ryan International School in Gurugram India was the scene of a most gruesome & tragic death of a 7 year old child, Pradyuman Thakur. He was found outside the bathroom gasping for breath as he bled from injuries to his neck. Who had done this unthinkable crime & WHY? The truth was so bizarrely mundane it wa…

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Murder by Germs 1:07:19

2y ago1:07:19

1:07:19

Nearly 90 years ago India saw it's first case of Bioterrorism when an unscrupulous step brother tried not once but thrice to assassinate his younger brother Amarendra Chandra Pandey with the most unusual weapon of germs! Listen to this unique case that was featured in the 1935 edition of Time magazine. Bollywood Corner - Race, Raat Akeli Hai Suppor…

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UFO Hour - with Astrobiologist Pushkar Vaidya 1:13:29

2y ago1:13:29

1:13:29

Pushkar Vaidya is the Head Scientist(Astrobiologist) at the Indian Astrobiology Research Foundation Institute in Mumbai, India. We chat about the building blocks of Life in Space & on Earth, our possible Origins, their plans to collect space dust & also general UFO talk like the ridicule UFOlogists face, Roswell, Phoenix lights & of course our mutu…

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Murder in Kathmandu - The Khyati Shrestha Story 58:59

2+ y ago58:59

58:59

In 2009, 19 year old Khyati Shrestha received a call announcing her the lucky winner of a cash prize & a free vacation, she just had to come give an interview to claim it. She was never seen alive after that day. Listen to this tragic tale of greed, misdeeds & the devastating murder that left Nepal enraged & traumatized for decades. Bollywood corne…

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The Nanavati Blitz - Part 2 44:47

2+ y ago44:47

44:47

Part 2 in the saga of a love triangle shot down by decorated Naval Commander Kawas Nanavati in 1959. We talk about the court case, verdict, retrial & the final ending to this tale of political intervention that seemed to swoop in every time & steal any chance of justice for the victim Prem Ahuja. Bollywood Corner- The Verdict State Vs Nanavati, Gha…

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The Nanavati Blitz - Part 1 44:05

2+ y ago44:05

44:05

Part 1 of 2 on the Nanavati-Ahuja Murder case. Highly decorated Indian Naval Officer Kawas Nanavati shot & killed his wife Sylvia's lover Prem Ahuja one afternoon in 1959. The jury trial court case that followed was quite the sensation in India, the first trial by media of sorts & with an ending that left many questioning if Justice is truly blind.…

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Disha - Justice Served? 56:52

2+ y ago56:52

56:52

On November 27 2019 at 6pm, 26 year old Disha parked her red scooter near a Toll Plaza. When she returned later that night, she was accosted by 4 men who had been watching her & waited to sexually assault her when she came back. Disha's murder lit a fire in India, the nation asked for justice with fervor. Was justice served? You decide. Support Us:…

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Sleight of Hand-Ball 1:05:42

2+ y ago1:05:42

1:05:42

In 2004 the German Handball team welcomed the newly formed Sri Lankan team to the quaint town of Wittislingen. After tanking the first friendly match, the visiting Sri Lankan Team went out for a pack of cigarettes and well..you know what happens next.. Our first Sporty but not really sporty story! Video to watch after: https://www.youtube.com/watch…

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Masala News 03 - Goldylogs 35:42

2+ y ago35:42

35:42

Covid brought out such inspirational quotes from some of India's brightest politicians! Also when you fly, don't waste space, carry some Gold wouldja? Listen to these shiny news stories in this episode. Support Us: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimesfromtheeast/membership Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimesfromeast Instagram: h…

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The Body in the Trunk 52:49

2+ y ago52:49

52:49

In 1952 passengers on the Indo Ceylon Express smelled a foul smell coming from a green steel trunk which contained horrifying remains..a headless male body! We cover the grisly murder of the philanderer Alavandar Chetty who made the grave mistake of pestering an Ex. Support Us: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimesfromtheeast/membership Buy me a …

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