Dostcast
Dostcast

Dostcast

Vinamre Kasanaa

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Dostcast is the only Indian podcast with the widest range of conversations and interviews. Politicians. P*rnstars. Performers. Philosophers. No topic is out of bounds. No guest is too taboo. No conversation is too unsafe for this show. Watch or listen to Dostcast every Tuesday and Friday at 8 PM Indian Standard Time. About the host: Vinamre Kasanaa is a writer and content creator. He studied advertising and religion at Boston University and returned home to setup the best conversation network for Indians. And unlike, most Indian podcast hosts, Vinamre actually does his research.

Recent Episodes

Sushant Sareen On Pakistan, Balochistan, And Liberal Hypocrisy | Dostcast
APR 3, 2026
Sushant Sareen On Pakistan, Balochistan, And Liberal Hypocrisy | Dostcast
Subscribe to Dostcast Clips:https://www.youtube.com/@dostcastclips?sub_confirmation=1Listen to Dostcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70vrbHeSvrcXyOeISTyBSy?si=be05dbdd564245d9Join the Dostcast Janta Party on WhatsApp for regular updates: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAZwo5D8SDs5kf94N3TWant to suggest a guest?Fill this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ft_-1QDs7XpsSWnaPOeF21yUlhk9bzKvwHSyh4hHfBU/edit?usp=drivesdk====================================================================In this episode, Sushant Sareen breaks down India’s complex relationship with Pakistan—beyond headlines and into strategy, power, and long-term thinking.We begin with India’s stance on Pakistan and examine what Pakistan actually brings to the table today. The conversation then moves into controversial territory—targeted assassinations, internal fault lines within Pakistan, and what it would realistically take to weaken the country from within.Sushant also explains how global powers, especially the United States, have historically used Pakistan to serve their own strategic interests. From there, we zoom out to India’s growing influence in the Middle East, along with the underlying ideological differences that still shape its relationship with Gulf nations.If you’re looking for a sharp, no-nonsense breakdown of geopolitics, strategy, and ideology—this episode is packed with insights.Timestamps:00:00 - Coming Up01:06 - India’s Stance on Pakistan08:05 - What Does Pakistan Bring to The Table?12:28 - Targeted Assassinations in Pakistan by India21:09 - How To Weaken Pakistan From Within29:50 - How America Uses Pakistan40:00 - Middle East and India’s Relationship49:35 - Ideological Differences with Gulf54:36 - Understanding Pakistani Society 58:06 - Conclusion ====================================================================Vinamre Kasanaa is a writer at heart, podcaster and entrepreneur by craft.He spends a significant part of his time reading and researching.With over 500 podcasts under his belt, he’s interviewed everyone—from HNIs and industry leaders to everyday superheroes.Follow Vinamre:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaaDostcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dostcast====================================================================Contact Us:For business inquiries: [email protected]
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61 MIN
Abhijit Iyer Mitra on Iran’s Comeback, Strait Of Hormuz, And India’s Role In WW3 | Dostcast
MAR 31, 2026
Abhijit Iyer Mitra on Iran’s Comeback, Strait Of Hormuz, And India’s Role In WW3 | Dostcast
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55 MIN
Blasphemy, Free Speech Aur India Ka BHAVISHYA | Dostcast w/ Kushal Mehra
MAR 24, 2026
Blasphemy, Free Speech Aur India Ka BHAVISHYA | Dostcast w/ Kushal Mehra
Subscribe to Dostcast Clips:https://www.youtube.com/@dostcastclips?sub_confirmation=1Listen to Dostcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70vrbHeSvrcXyOeISTyBSy?si=be05dbdd564245d9Join the Dostcast Janta Party on WhatsApp for regular updates: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAZwo5D8SDs5kf94N3TWant to suggest a guest?Fill this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ft_-1QDs7XpsSWnaPOeF21yUlhk9bzKvwHSyh4hHfBU/edit?usp=drivesdk====================================================================Scams, censorship, religion — most people talk about these things carefully.Kushal Mehra doesn’t.I’ve had Kushal on the podcast multiple times. I thought I knew exactly where this conversation would go — free speech, secularism, the usual frameworks.This one went deeper.We didn’t just talk about blasphemy as an idea. We talked about how it actually operates in society — the fear it creates, the incentives it builds, and why governments often prefer controlling speech over protecting it.From “sarr tann se juda” slogans to the reality of cancelling creators, from how blasphemy laws entered India to whether humans can even offend God — this episode goes into territory most people avoid.We also get into: • Why free speech is so hard to explain (but easy to lose) • The truth about triple talaq and religious teachings • Why Kushal believes religions often oppress women the most • What a “flat society” vs a “free society” actually looks like • Concerns around Punjab and cultural shifts in IndiaAt one point, we even break down free speech in the simplest way possible — and that’s where it hits the hardest.This is not a comfortable conversation.But it’s a necessary one.If you care about the future of speech, religion, and society in India — watch this till the end.Timestamps 00:00 - Hostile Islamic Slogans03:49 - Feeding Chicken Momo to Cows09:29 - Making Fun of God in India22:45 - Effect of Cancelling Content Creators25:54 - How Blasphemy Came to India31:47 - Incentive for Government to Control Speech34:43 - Free Speech and No Blasphemy Laws in India45:26 - Explaining Free Speech to Dehati49:19 - Reality of Triple Talaq in India52:27 - Religious Teachings in School58:42 - Humans Can’t Offend God1:01:29 - Religions Oppress Women The Most1:10:49 - Flat Society vs Free Society1:13:26 - Pakistanification of Punjab1:17:12 - Problem of Katha Vachaks in India1:26:53 - Why He Talks About Blasphemy1:39:13 - Conclusion====================================================================Vinamre Kasanaa is a writer at heart, podcaster and entrepreneur by craft.He spends a significant part of his time reading and researching.With over 500 podcasts under his belt, he’s interviewed everyone—from HNIs and industry leaders to everyday superheroes.Follow Vinamre:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaaDostcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dostcast====================================================================Contact Us:For business inquiries: [email protected]
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100 MIN
Gujjar Intellectual ROASTS Every Caste | Dostcast w/ Ravikant Kisana
MAR 10, 2026
Gujjar Intellectual ROASTS Every Caste | Dostcast w/ Ravikant Kisana
Subscribe to Dostcast Clips:https://www.youtube.com/@dostcastclips?sub_confirmation=1Listen to Dostcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70vrbHeSvrcXyOeISTyBSy?si=be05dbdd564245d9Join the Dostcast Janta Party on WhatsApp for regular updates: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAZwo5D8SDs5kf94N3TWant to suggest a guest?Fill this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ft_-1QDs7XpsSWnaPOeF21yUlhk9bzKvwHSyh4hHfBU/edit?usp=drivesdk====================================================================Caste still shapes India in ways most people don’t fully understand.In this episode of Dostcast, Ravikant Kisana breaks down how caste quietly determines access to power, influence, and opportunity in modern India. From elite media networks to business communities, we explore how historical hierarchies continue to affect who rises, who gets heard, and who gets left behind.Ravikant talks about why he identifies as an Ambedkarite, how caste and pedigree influence entry into elite circles, and why certain communities appear to dominate specific professions. We also discuss media power structures, the role of identity in shaping ambition, and why some people choose not to play the traditional “game” of influence.This conversation dives deep into India’s social structure, the psychology of caste, and what it means for merit, identity, and social mobility in modern India.Follow Ravikant on X: https://x.com/profravikantk?s=21Follow Ravikant on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buffalo.intellectual?igsh=bGo1MzFtdHgxZ2JoIndia’s discretionary passport policy: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/modern-asian-studies/article/privilege-of-the-indian-passport-19471967-caste-class-and-the-afterlives-of-indenture-in-indian-diplomacy/FDC79CB96F09533606E43509F40A1ED4Timestamps00:00 - Trailer01:31 - What Does Buffalo Intellectual Mean?09:32 - How Caste Shapes The Elite Circles20:09 - How Caste Cuts Your Wings36:10 - Why He Calls Himself an Ambedhkarite45:37 - Are Baniyas Gifted Businessmen?54:29 - Why Are All The News Anchors Brahmin?1:03:37 - How Christians & Muslims Got Positions of Power1:07:57 - Caste vs Pedigree1:23:32 - Why He Didn’t Play The Normal Game1:40:12 - Who is a Chapri?1:46:02 - Conclusion====================================================================Vinamre Kasanaa is a writer at heart, podcaster and entrepreneur by craft.He spends a significant part of his time reading and researching.With over 500 podcasts under his belt, he’s interviewed everyone—from HNIs and industry leaders to everyday superheroes.Follow Vinamre:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaaDostcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dostcast====================================================================Contact Us:For business inquiries: [email protected]
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107 MIN
#1 Wasseypur Fan MEETS Danish Khan | Dostcast w/ Vineet Kumar Singh
MAR 6, 2026
#1 Wasseypur Fan MEETS Danish Khan | Dostcast w/ Vineet Kumar Singh
Subscribe to Dostcast Clips:https://www.youtube.com/@dostcastclips?sub_confirmation=1Listen to Dostcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70vrbHeSvrcXyOeISTyBSy?si=be05dbdd564245d9Join the Dostcast Janta Party on WhatsApp for regular updates: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAZwo5D8SDs5kf94N3TWant to suggest a guest?Fill this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ft_-1QDs7XpsSWnaPOeF21yUlhk9bzKvwHSyh4hHfBU/edit?usp=drivesdk====================================================================Actor Vineet Kumar Singh joins Dostcast for a powerful conversation about craft, struggle, discipline, and life beyond the screen.Known for his intense performances in films like Mukkabaaz, Gangs of Wasseypur and Ugly, Vineet opens up about why his biggest success came later in life, the patience required to survive in the film industry, and how anger became one of the most powerful tools in his acting craft.In this episode, he also reflects on how fatherhood changes a man, the role astrology has played in shaping his outlook, and whether younger generations today struggle with long-term commitment to their work. Vineet shares his thoughts on principles, discipline, education, and why government jobs still transform lives for millions of Indians.This episode is a deep look into the mindset of an actor who built his career through resilience, honesty, and relentless hard work.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro01:00 - How He Performs Anger so Well?08:49 - Why Success Arrived Late for Him13:00 - Does The Game of Life Affect Vineet14:50 - How Becoming a Father Changes a Person17:49 - Effect of Astrology on His Life20:00 - Is Vineet Gifted at Doing Scenes with Anger?22:25 - Are Younger People Unable to Put in The Work?26:10 - Can You Thrive with Strong Principles?30:30 - What Has Vineet Learnt About the EdTech Universe34:55 - Is Vineet Good at Math?38:15 - How Government Jobs Change Lives43:30 - Conclusion====================================================================Vinamre Kasanaa is a writer at heart, podcaster and entrepreneur by craft.He spends a significant part of his time reading and researching.With over 500 podcasts under his belt, he’s interviewed everyone—from HNIs and industry leaders to everyday superheroes.Follow Vinamre:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaaDostcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dostcast====================================================================Contact Us:For business inquiries: [email protected]
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45 MIN