Best Unrelated Note Podcasts (2024)

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Chanda Kochhar Part 2 52:45

1y ago52:45

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In Part 2 of our deep-dive on Chanda Kochhar, we take you through the allegations of misuse of power and charges of bank fraud. Chanda, who led ICICI Bank to its highest peak, found herself entangled in investigations by just about every enforcement agency in India, and accused of using her position to issue massive loans to her family and friends.…

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Chanda Kochhar Part 1 42:15

1+ y ago42:15

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Chanda Kochhar former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ICICI Bank, and the first woman to head an Indian financial institution. Between 1984 to 2017, Chanda was seen as a leading figure at the bank, being on the board of directors (and sometimes chairman) of most of the bank’s subsidiaries. Chanda was revered and idolised across the…

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Nandini and Kundavai ft. Anirudh Kanisetti 1:00:32

1+ y ago1:00:32

1:00:32

The Chola dynasty of centuries-old saw the rise of popular and determined kings that consolidated lands in southern and eastern India, the Indian Ocean, and even as far as south-east Asia. Their influence was unparalleled at the time, with King Rajaraja Chola I setting up a political, social, cultural, and economic landscape that took the empire th…

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Anne, The Princess Royal 41:10

1+ y ago41:10

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The Princess Anne, who is Queen Elizabeth II's second child and only daughter, is a darling of the royal family. Hard-working, witty, not scared of a challenge, and recycles her clothes -- the bar is low for the British Royal Family, but Anne makes it work in her favor. Why then did Anne -- a media darling and the apple of Britain's eye -- end up b…

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Narmada Akka 38:19

1+ y ago38:19

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Narmada Akka was one of the senior-most female cadres of the Communist Party of India (Maoist), not to be confused with the communist parties in other states that are currently politically active. Narmada was one of the public faces of the banned Maoist Communist party, which is marked by the Ministry of Home Affairs as an insurgent group. She was …

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Priya Seth 48:13

1+ y ago48:13

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Priya Seth was a normal middle-class girl from Rajasthan, with ambitions of making it big in the city. She had a loving family that doted on her and an education that many would have given an arm and leg for. Yet, Priya's idyllic, comfortable life twisted into something much darker -- when she was accused of the murder of a man she met on a dating …

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Look Back at Season 3 50:43

1+ y ago50:43

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Let's take a walk down memory lane and go back to season 3! Rhea Chakraborty, Kamalavalli, Ma Anand Sheela, Gangubai, Jolly Joseph and loads more -- let’s find out what’s been going on since the last time we spoke about them. Find out more at -https://episodes.ivmpodcasts.com/miss-conduct-blog You can follow our hosts on Instagram: Miss Conduct: ht…

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Anne Bonny 36:59

1+ y ago36:59

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This episode takes you through uncharted waters! We talk about Anne Bonny -- one of the most ruthless female pirates that ever sailed the English seas. Anne Bonny grew up in a respectable household, with a father who despised rule breakers. But Anne did not believe that blood was thicker than water, for she decided to run away with Calico Jack, a d…

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Jacana Bird 32:09

1+ y ago32:09

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Surprise! On multiple levels -- not only is the subject of this episode NOT a human person but Ragavi and Nisha will hear about it all for the first time from our guest of honour, Mr. Chandrasekaran, Nisha's dad! Bird Uncle Chandru, as he is fondly called, is an avid amateur ornithologist, who will tell us all about a female criminal bird - the Jac…

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Professional Poisoners 53:27

1+ y ago53:27

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People die all the time, right? Death is inevitable, as our wise elders say. So when thousands of young, healthy men randomly drop dead, no one should be surprised… right? Well… unless a professional poisoner lived in your town. Between 1600 to 1900s in Europe, a bunch of women came to be known as professional poisoners. These women were skilled in…

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Marie Antoinette 32:33

1+ y ago32:33

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We all know some things about Marie Antoinette, the last queen of France before the common people got all of the monarchies beheaded and tried to establish a true republic. We know that she loved partying. That queen threw so many parties during a time of extreme poverty and war, that the common folk nastily called her "Madame Deficit". We know tha…

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Nausha kadeejath 33:10

1+ y ago33:10

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The weird thing about financial fraud is --- they can't be spotted immediately. Or worse, sometimes they take YEARS to be known to the public. This means a perpetrator of financial fraud usually has a decent amount of time to cover their tracks. Or successfully run away. And that's what Nausha Kadeejath did! At the age of 35 years old, Nausha becam…

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Zeenat Mahal 53:35

1+ y ago53:35

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Begum Zeenat Mahal was the last standing queen of the famous Indian Mughal Empire, her reign being from November 1840 to September 1857. The queen consort of Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal emperor, very little is known about Zeenat's early life other than the fact that she was married off at the age of 18 years… while the emperor was 64 years …

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Jacqueline Fernandez 52:57

1+ y ago52:57

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Jacqueline Fernandez is best known as a Bollywood actress and model of Sri Lankan descent, who very recently has been accused of receiving funds from a conman and allegedly being involved in money laundering. Jacqueline has been accused by the Enforcement Directorate of India of both financial impropriety and destruction of evidence. But did she al…

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Hello Hello Hello Season 4 2:52

1+ y ago2:52

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We're proud to announce the launch of season 4 of the award-winning true crime podcast, 'Miss Conduct'. Hosted by Ragavi, a passionate lawyer, and Nisha, a seasoned communications specialist. 'Miss Conduct' is dedicated to uncovering the stories of the most notorious female criminals of all time. Miss Conductors and MissCondoos alike can expect in-…

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The Guys Shoot the Sh**, and Jesse Finishes Discussing his NYC Trip (Warning: Raunchier than Normal!) 1:03:32

2y ago1:03:32

1:03:32

Hi all. Sorry about the delay, whoever produces this podcast needs to get his sh** together. Anyway, here's the new episode, culminating Jesse's recounting of his NYC trip, but with lots of dirty jokes and swear words. Time Stamps: 2:30 On the Great Joey Chestnut 3:55 On to Chuck Norris (Funny Story) 6:00 More Hot Dog Talk than is Normal, Even For …

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Jolly Joseph 55:37

2y ago55:37

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In October 2019, Jolly Joseph from Koodathayi, a small town in Kerala, India, was arrested by local police for allegedly killing her husband, Roy Thomas. In time, it would be revealed that between 2002 to 2017, Jolly was allegedly responsible for the deaths of 6 members of her family. The victims included Jolly's mother-in-law Annamma Thomas (died …

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La Llorona 45:05

2y ago45:05

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La Llorona is the subject of Mexican folklore, of a vengeful spirit of a woman, who roams around water bodies, lamenting and mourning the loss of her children. Children that she likely… drowned herself. Legend has it that she still haunts multiple regions in central America today, either lamenting the loss of her children or kidnapping other childr…

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Gulabi Gang 43:49

2y ago43:49

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The Gulabi Gang is a women’s rights organisation that focuses on social work for women in North India. It is also famous for its violent reactionary actions against people that commit crimes against women. Gulabi Gang was founded by Sampat Pal, in a distant remote village in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The village, called Banda, was one of many man…

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Rhea Chakraborthy ft. Anshul Choudhary 1:02:54

2y ago1:02:54

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Rhea Chakraborty is an Indian actress, model and video jockey, who has appeared in a handful of Bollywood movies. In June 2020, Rhea’s world was flipped upside down when her rumoured partner and fellow actor, Sushant Singh Rajput, committed suicide in his flat in the city of Mumbai. Post that, through a series of confusing events, Rhea and her fami…

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Looking Back at Season 2 1:15:15

2y ago1:15:15

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Join us as we review the women we spoke about in our 2nd season. From Maria Susairaj to Sessy Xavier to Indira Gandhi – let’s find out what;’s been going on since the last time we spoke about them. Joining us for this episode is Vagdha, our producer! This episode also marks the 1st anniversary of the podcast! We have 3 special fans joining us too, …

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Ma Anand Sheela Part 2 1:04:35

2y ago1:04:35

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Welcome to our 2-parter episode on Ma Anand Sheela! A woman we all know very very well at this point, thanks to the Netflix documentary Wild Wild Country. Sheela was the former secretary and personal assistant of the Indian spiritual leader Rajneesh. Rajneesh, also called Osho, was a very popular leader who rallied almost 15,000 followers at the he…

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Multi-topic Glitch Fest: Brutal Banquets, Tiny Crabs, Mushroom Thoughts (unrelated to cooking), and Jesse's NYC Notes, Part 1 1:00:36

2y ago1:00:36

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Hi guys, another episode, finally! The internet quality was bad, so there's some glitching, but Jesse tried his best to edit the worst of it out. Still, this is not our best-sounding episode. (When we finally DO have a best-sounding episode, we'll let you know.) Time Stamps: 2:09 Tarver’s Nightmare Gig 14:41 Winkies, Schmekels, and Nozzles 15:54 Je…

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Ma Anand Sheela Part 1 1:03:12

2y ago1:03:12

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Welcome to our 2-parter episode on Ma Anand Sheela ! A woman we all know very very well at this point, thanks to the Netflix documentary Wild Wild Country. Sheela was the former secretary and personal assistant of the Indian spiritual leader Rajneesh. Rajneesh, also called Osho, was a very popular leader who rallied almost 15,000 followers at the h…

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Sonu Punjaban 39:14

2y ago39:14

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This episode is about Sonu Punjaban. It is a depressing episode. Good luck with it. Sonu Punjaban is an Indian sex trafficker who was convicted and sentenced for trafficking a minor. She was sentenced to 24 years, with a very low likelihood of being let go for good behavior. Sonu is also known as Geeta Arora. She was alleged to be a kingpin of the …

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To Send It Back, Or Not To Send It Back? (and Other Long-Winded Digressions) 1:14:43

2+ y ago1:14:43

1:14:43

Tarver couldn't make it, so Jesse and Nate planned something special. Wait, no they didn't, they just spitballed on random topics. The guys discuss sending food back, brick oven bread, cookbooks, and a particularly virulent strain of culinary misinformation. Time Stamps: 2:34 Nate’s Christmas Calendars 5:09 Nate’s Science Experiment (Mesophillic Ch…

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Empress Wu Zetain 50:22

2+ y ago50:22

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Wu Zetian is known as China’s only recorded female Emperor. She founded the Zhao dynasty, smack in the middle of the prestigious Tang dynasty, which was filled with powerful male rulers. Wu was initially a highly educated consort of Emperor Taizong. She went on to become the wife of the next emperor, Gaozong. Her path towards being a consort (or "c…

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Sarala Behn 44:11

2+ y ago44:11

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Sarala Behn, who was born Catherine Mary Hellman, was an Englishwoman who lived through the Indian Independence Movement and fought for the country’s freedom in her own right. Influenced heavily by the work of Mahatma Gandhi, Sarala came to India in 1932, and just never went back. In 1942, when Gandhi started the Quit India Movement, Sarala launche…

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Kamalavalli Arumugam 45:32

2+ y ago45:32

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Kamalavalli Arumugam's name is one that 500,000 people across South India will never forget. Because she was responsible for the Paazee fraud, one of the most elaborate and far-reaching financial scams ever seen in India (only rivalled by the Sahara Pariwar investor fraud). In 2008, Kamalavalli, along with her business partners Mohanraj Kathiravan …

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Neha Verma 49:06

2+ y ago49:06

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In 2013, Neha Verma was convicted of killing 3 women from the same family, in cold blood. She was sentenced to death. Neha was a beautician who lived in Indore and befriended one of the women in the family. On 19th June 2011, she plotted and successfully killed these 3 women for… well, money. Turns out money is a great motivator to do terrible thin…

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Gangubai Kothewali 47:03

2+ y ago47:03

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Let’s talk about Gangubai Kothewali! (or Gangubai Kathiawadi, as she is also known) Gangubai was a woman who existed and thrived in the 1960s in the Kamathipura area of Mumbai, which is essentially a red-light district in the city. She is known to have been a sex worker and a madam of a brothel. But more importantly, she was known as a social activ…

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The Guys Dish on Weird Food (Warning: Jokes are ESPECIALLY Nasty Today) 1:01:28

2+ y ago1:01:28

1:01:28

Hi everyone! We got TK in the house today. We didn't have a ton of time, so we just had a conversation about weird food, and everywhere that topic took us. Warning: Some of the jokes get a little raunchy on this one, even for us. Time Stamps: 1:00 Nate Reveals a Funny Compliment he Received 3:35 The Boys Get Down to Business 3:40 Nate’s Mildly Raci…

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Razor Ramon, Magic Mushrooms, and Listener Questions 1:10:39

2+ y ago1:10:39

1:10:39

Hi guys, we didn't really have a plan for this one, so we went to the mail bag. Time Stamps: :30 We begin with a tribute to Scott ‘Razor Ramon’ Hall 4:14 Nate Introduces Ray Finkle, his Einkorn Wheat Starter 8:33 Nate’s Cabbage Proclamation 10:24 Jesse’s Sad Story with a Funny Punchline 20:17 Listener Question #1: Knife Brands Recommendations 21:40…

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J and TK Talk Culinary Competition, Festivals, Vegas, and What Makes Cookbooks Great (or Bad) 1:23:28

2+ y ago1:23:28

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Hi guys, no Nate this week, so Jesse and TK ATTEMPT to talk about cookbooks, but lose the plot for a while first. No technical discussion this time, just a bunch of chatting about various aspects of chef culture. 1:02 Jesse’s Charleston Wine and Food Hot Take 2:35 Tarver and Jesse’s Beer Crushing Vendetta 5:10 On Restaurant Week 8:36 Jesse’s Choppe…

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Tarver's UK Trip! Plus, Other Fun Topics and Tomfoolery. 1:47:57

2+ y ago1:47:57

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Hey all, TK got back from the UK, and he is telling all!! This episode is basically porn. Note: At one point, TK refers to a place called 'Sea to Sea,' where they are known for dry-aging fish. The restaurant is actually called 'The Sea, The Sea.' We apologize for any confusion. Time Stamps: :30 The Pre-show. Thoughts on vodka and country pudding 7:…

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Time Warp Tuesday! On the Injustice of the NFL, a Time a Chef Pissed Jesse Off, and a Lot of Stuff About Chilli 1:08:24

2+ y ago1:08:24

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Okay, y'all. We are calling this episode Time Warp Tuesday, because Jesse is an idiot, and produced the episodes out of order. Anyone that pays attention to the NFL playoffs will notice that, so there's no sense in trying to hide it. Anyway, apart from that, we have a spirited discussion of food cost, and then share our best chilli tips. Enjoy! Tim…

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Super Bowl Snacks, a Tribute to (and Discussion of) Meat Loaf, and the Art of Propagating a Good Workplace Nickname 1:11:58

2+ y ago1:11:58

1:11:58

Hi guys! New episode, sorry it's late. With Nate and Jesse both working, it's been harder to maintain the illusion of a schedule, but we'll keep cranking these out, as long as all 60 of you keep listening! We discuss several small topics, from football party snacks and Meat Loaf, to cruel nicknames, and how to shop for cheese and olive oil. Time St…

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Indira Gandhi 58:39

2+ y ago58:39

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GUEST ON BOARD: We are joined by Priya Mirza, who teaches political science at Zakir Husain Delhi College. Priya is the host of The Longest Constitution podcast, which looks at how the vision of the Constitution and how it affects everyday life! On 12th June 1975, 4 years after the 1971 Indian general elections, incumbent Prime Minister Indira Gand…

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Unniyarcha 37:00

2+ y ago37:00

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Unniyarcha is a famed heroine from the old ballads of Kerala, a state located at the south-western most tip of India. Unniyarcha’s exploits can be found in the Vadakkan Paattukal, which are the northern ballads of the Malabar region. The ballads speak of Unniyarcha as a warrior. And today she is considered a famous female icon produced by Malayalam…

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The Guys Eventually Get Around to Discussing Pancakes. 57:38

2+ y ago57:38

57:38

Hi everyone! TK is back, and his daughter is on backing vocals. The dudes discuss pancakes, among other things. Time Stamps: 1:46 The Nate Burns His Melon Story 5:41 On the Ansul System 8:46 On Wood Ovens 11:37 The AMAZING Drago’s Oysters 12:45 Agege Bread from Nigeria 14:14 Bao Bread, and a Crazy Bread Rant 17:0t6 Tarver’s Brilliant Recipe Naming …

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Kangana Ranaut 39:23

2+ y ago39:23

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Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut is a woman of many words. Unfortunately, some of her words miffed people enough to file a defamation suit against her. Find out more at - https://ivmpodcasts.com/miss-conduct-blog You can follow our hosts on Instagram. Ragavi: https://www.instagram.com/ragi.dosai/ Nisha: https://www.instagram.com/just.nishful.thinki…

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Renuka Shinde, Seema Gavit and Anjanabai Gavit 53:29

2+ y ago53:29

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TRIGGER WARNING: Child endangerment, kidnapping, and murder. A gruesome story about 3 women,Renuka Shinde, Seema Gavit and Anjanabai Gavit who kidnapped and murdered innocent children. They have been handed the death penalty. Considering the nature of their crimes, the President of India refused to pardon them. Joining Ragavi & Nisha for this episo…

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Tarver and the Guys Have a Quickie!! (Reader Questions and Such) 44:20

2+ y ago44:20

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A short episode, with no real agenda. Tarver is back! We answer reader questions, talk about HR, and discuss funny expo calls. 2:11 Reader Question: Best Ways to Cook Octopus 3:00 Fun Expo Calls 4:52 The Ethical Issues of Eating ‘Pus 8:10 On Baby Octopi 10:22 Why Octopus Gets So Tough 12:31 What’s Up With Appalachian Cuisine 17:07 Brunswick Stew Vs…

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Indian Athletes and Doping Allegations 59:33

2+ y ago59:33

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In this episode, we talk about the multitude of allegations around Dutee Chand, Mandeep Kaur, Ashwini Akkunji, Sini Jose and Nirmala Sheoran. Find out more at - https://ivmpodcasts.com/miss-conduct-blog You can follow our hosts on Instagram. Miss Conduct: https://instagram.com/missconductpod Ragavi: https://www.instagram.com/ragi.dosai/ Nisha: http…

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Talking Business. The Guys Get Into It 1:05:41

2+ y ago1:05:41

1:05:41

Hi guys! Nate and Jesse have an impromptu discussion of issues in the restaurant business. There is some immaturity sprinkled in to lighten the mood. Time Stamps: 1:30 Jesse’s Jackrabbit Filly Experience 6:07 Jesse’s Constructive Criticism 9:22 The Indaco Incident 12:44 Fine Dining Versus Casual 14:35 On Overcommunicating 18:36 The Emeril’s Inciden…

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Looking Back at Season 1 56:25

2+ y ago56:25

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Join us as we review the women we spoke about in our first season. We talk about Seema Parihar’s time at Bigg Boss, Durga Bhabhi’s lost letters that hold significant historical value, and even whether Rukhsana Sultana tried to rehabilitate her image a few years later. You can follow our hosts on Instagram. Miss Conduct: https://instagram.com/missco…

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Jayalalitha and Sasikala Part 2 45:38

2+ y ago45:38

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A tale of sisterhood, resilience, and allegations of misuse of public office, disproportionate assets, criminal conspiracy, and corruption that spanned over 18 years Find out more at - https://ivmpodcasts.com/miss-conduct-blog You can follow our hosts on Instagram. Miss Conduct: https://instagram.com/missconductpod Ragavi: https://www.instagram.com…

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The Guys Discuss Spices and Xmas Stuff 1:03:58

2+ y ago1:03:58

1:03:58

Hi guys! First, we discuss spice blending, and the total lack of decent resources on the subject. Then, we get into whether it's OK to make your employees work on Christmas (a fraught topic, every year.) Finally, we discuss some of our hits and misses over the years on our Christmas menus. Time Stamps: 1:00 The Story of the Mouth of the South 3:54 …

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Finally, the Wing Episode 59:17

3y ago59:17

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It finally happened! The Guys got together and talked wings, including explaining the INFAMOUS Jordan Moore method! Also, goofy conversation, and the Boner Game! (Explicit, natch.) 00:54 The Boner Game 3:40 Introducing Jordan Moore 10:26 Nate’s Thoughts on Buffalo Wings 15:05 Refinements on Buffalo Sauce 17:02 The Legend of KY-Jelly 20:04 Pressure-…

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Jayalalitha and Sasikala Part 1 50:16

3y ago50:16

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A tale of resilience, power and allegations of misuse of public office that spanned over 18 years. Find out more at - https://ivmpodcasts.com/miss-conduct-blog You can follow our hosts on Instagram. Miss Conduct: https://instagram.com/missconductpod Ragavi: https://www.instagram.com/ragi.dosai/ Nisha: https://www.instagram.com/just.nishful.thinking…

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