Cyrus Says

On this episode, Cyrus is joined by entrepeneur Jitendra Gupta, Founder & CEO of Jupiter, and Founder of Citrus Pay, to talk about how the pandemic and lockdowns have been terrible for businesses but great for startups, working at ICICI Bank, how he decided to leave his banking job, being clueless about what he wanted to do after quitting, founding Citrus Pay, the idea behind LazyPay and its name, wanting to treat customers right, founding Jupiter after that, and tons more. Tune in for this fascinating talk.Follow Jitendra on Twitter: https://twitter.com/guptajitenAlso, subscribe to Cyrus' YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHAb9jLYk0TwkWsCxom4q8AYou can follow Antariksh on Instagram @antariksht: https://instagram.com/antarikshtDo send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at whatcyrussays@gmail.comDon't forget to follow Cyrus Broacha on Instagram @BoredBroacha (https://www.instagram.com/boredbroacha)In case you're late to the party and want to catch up on previous episodes of Cyrus Says you can do so at: www.ivmpodcasts.com/cyrussaysYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcasts App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/iosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Cyrus is joined by Amit and Silverie (Antariksh) to talk about a new word Cyrus came across - Futz, Conan O'Brien ending his late night talk show run after 28 years of being on air, how awesome Conan was as a talk show host, the big Conan vs Jay Leno and NBC debacle that happened in 2010, and lots more. They also talk about reports out of North Korea about Kim Jong Un's weight loss, and BJP leaders speaking up against the Yogi Adityanath-led UP government's handling of the pandemic. All this and more on this episode.Also, subscribe to Cyrus' YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHAb9jLYk0TwkWsCxom4q8AYou can follow Amit on Instagram & Twitter @DoshiAmit: https://twitter.com/doshiamit and https://instagram.com/doshiamitYou can follow Antariksh on Instagram @antariksht: https://instagram.com/antarikshtDo send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at whatcyrussays@gmail.comDon't forget to follow Cyrus Broacha on Instagram @BoredBroacha (https://www.instagram.com/boredbroacha)In case you're late to the party and want to catch up on previous episodes of Cyrus Says you can do so at: www.ivmpodcasts.com/cyrussaysYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcasts App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/iosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Cyrus is joined by the amazing Dheeraj Sinha, CEO of Leo Burnett India, and host of the podcasf - Speakeasy with Dheeraj Sinha. Cyrus and Dheeraj talk about what his new podcast is about, why he felt the need to design a podcast that acts as a business playbook on how to build brands and scale them quickly, the things that can be learnt by talking to leaders of industries, and lots more. Cyrus and Dheeraj also discuss brands dominating market share, the significance of doing an MBA and the importance to question it, and more. Dheeraj also talks about his own journey to becoming the CEO of Leo Burnett, being born in Shahjahanpur, dreaming about being a band leader at wedding, going to Harvard University as part of a debate team from India, and more from his early years. Cyrus also asks Dheeraj about the two book that Dheeraj has written, how he ended up writing them, celebrities and product endorsements, good leadership, some of Dheerja's favourite brand campaigns in recent times, and tons tons more. Plenty of laughs on this episode, so do tune in.Follow Dheeraj on Twitter & Instagram: https://twitter.com/dheeraj_sinha and https://www.instagram.com/dheerajsinhaAlso, subscribe to Cyrus' YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHAb9jLYk0TwkWsCxom4q8AYou can follow Antariksh on Instagram @antariksht: https://instagram.com/antarikshtDo send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at whatcyrussays@gmail.comDon't forget to follow Cyrus Broacha on Instagram @BoredBroacha (https://www.instagram.com/boredbroacha)In case you're late to the party and want to catch up on previous episodes of Cyrus Says you can do so at: www.ivmpodcasts.com/cyrussaysYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcasts App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/iosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Cyrus is joined by his dear friend and fellow cricket 'deewaani' - Nishad Pai Vaidya, to talk about his new book 'Twice Upon a Time', what its about, why he wrote it and how the moments that he talks about in the book changed Indian cricket, the greatness of Sunil Gavaskar, the importance of remembering cricket history, and more anecdotes from the book. They also get into what Nishad's first time commentating was like, the World Test Championship match that just took place between India and New Zealand, and get into deep analysis of the match. Tune in for plenty of cricket talk!Follow Nishad on Twitter & Instagram: https://twitter.com/NishadPaiVaidya and https://instagram.com/nishadpaivaidyaAlso, subscribe to Cyrus' YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHAb9jLYk0TwkWsCxom4q8AYou can follow Antariksh on Instagram @antariksht: https://instagram.com/antarikshtDo send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at whatcyrussays@gmail.comDon't forget to follow Cyrus Broacha on Instagram @BoredBroacha (https://www.instagram.com/boredbroacha)In case you're late to the party and want to catch up on previous episodes of Cyrus Says you can do so at: www.ivmpodcasts.com/cyrussaysYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcasts App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/iosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus is joined by the absolutely amazing Michelin Star Chef Suvir Saran. Suvir is not only a renowned chef, but also an educator, author, consultant, public speaker and farm advocate. Cyrus and Suvir talk about Suvir being a bit of a night owl, writing poetry, how Suvir got into cooking and became a chef, how he first wanted to be a doctor when he was younger, the flavour richness of Indian dishes, getting a Michelin Star, how he has served many a celebrity, having owned a farm called 'American Masal Farm', and tons more. Chef Suvir also gives Silverie some tips to making better pizzas.Cyrus also asks Suvir about his three books - Indian Home Cooking: A Fresh Introduction to Indian Food, American Masala: 125 New Classics from My Home Kitchen and Masala Farm: Stories and Recipes from an Uncommon Life in the Country.Suvir also talks about what he thinks of food reality shows, how they're not representative of what working in a professional kitchen is really like, and what it means to 'do the Rachel Ray'. All this and lots more on this episode...Follow Suvir onn Instagram and Twitter: https://instagram.com/suvirsaran and https://twitter.com/suvirsaranAlso, subscribe to Cyrus' YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHAb9jLYk0TwkWsCxom4q8AYou can follow Antariksh on Instagram @antariksht: https://instagram.com/antarikshtDo send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at whatcyrussays@gmail.comDon't forget to follow Cyrus Broacha on Instagram @BoredBroacha (https://www.instagram.com/boredbroacha)In case you're late to the party and want to catch up on previous episodes of Cyrus Says you can do so at: www.ivmpodcasts.com/cyrussaysYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcasts App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/iosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three things - Washing machine, Uber location and Pav Bhaaji. The amazing and fabulous Karan Singh Magic joins Cyrus today on this absolute riot of an episode. Cyrus and Karan talk about how Karan got interested in magic, how he became a professional illusionist, how it was all self-taught, doing corporate gigs and birthday parties, and lots more. They also talk about some of the many celebrities Karan has performed for like Aamir Khan, SRK, Virat Kohli and more, how he loves blowing people's minds, cold reading as part of mind-reading, and also does a quick Card trick with us on the show.Plus, we also discover that Karan has a great knack for impressions, and he regales us with stories of a washing machine, an Uber drive, and pav bhaaji. Tune in for a laiafhter riot of an episode.Follow Karan's channels on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/KaranSinghMagic and https://youtube.com/c/KaranSinghBoomerFollow Karan on Instagram and Twitter: https://instagram.com/karansinghmagic and https://twitter.com/karansinghmagicAlso, subscribe to Cyrus' YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHAb9jLYk0TwkWsCxom4q8AYou can follow Antariksh on Instagram @antariksht: https://instagram.com/antarikshtDo send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at whatcyrussays@gmail.comDon't forget to follow Cyrus Broacha on Instagram @BoredBroacha (https://www.instagram.com/boredbroacha)In case you're late to the party and want to catch up on previous episodes of Cyrus Says you can do so at: www.ivmpodcasts.com/cyrussaysYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcasts App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/iosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this World Music Day episode, Cyrus is joined by the legendary Padma Shri awardee musician Usha Uthup. Usha and Cyrus have a wonderful time recounting tales of doing shows and hanging out together, Usha's early years as an artist, her biggest inspiration being Radio Salon, being from a family full of musicians, her teacher throwing her out of class in school because she thought her voice did not fit in the conventional patterns of voices, playing a lot of tambourine, her love for live performances and concerts, starting out singing in a nightclub, her appreciation for the talent in Hindi music today, and tons more. They also talk about Usha singing at the Vatican in front of the Pope, the many popular jingles she has sung over the years, and more. All this and lots more.Finally, Usha sings some amazing and fabulous songs. Look for 'Imagine' by John Lennon and 'Darling' from Saat Khoon Maaf.Follow Usha on Instagram and Twitter: https://instagram.com/singerushauthup and https://twitter.com/singerushauthupAlso, subscribe to Cyrus' YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHAb9jLYk0TwkWsCxom4q8AYou can follow Antariksh on Instagram @antariksht: https://instagram.com/antarikshtDo send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at whatcyrussays@gmail.comDon't forget to follow Cyrus Broacha on Instagram @BoredBroacha (https://www.instagram.com/boredbroacha)In case you're late to the party and want to catch up on previous episodes of Cyrus Says you can do so at: www.ivmpodcasts.com/cyrussaysYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcasts App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/iosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Cyrus is joined by Shifa Maitra, host of the Smile India podcast and Creative Director at Brands & Stories, to talk about what led to the idea behind a good news podcast, how she was sick of hearing just bad news on all the news outlets, how she curates these amazing happy stories, and lots more. Shifa also shares some of the great feelgood stories from the first season of her show. Cyrus and Shifa also talk about working together at Radio Mirchi, Shifa having worked in radio, TV and film, how she got working on her own production house 'Brands & Stories' with her husband, and tons more! Tune in for an amazing conversation.You can follow Shifa Maitra's page "Good News Indians" on Facebook:(https://www.facebook.com/GoodNewsIndians/)You can follow Shifa Maitra on her Instagram handle: @shifamaitra(https://www.instagram.com/shifamaitra/ )Follow Shifa Maitra on Twitter: @ShifaMaitra(https://twitter.com/ShifaMaitra?s=09 )Also, subscribe to Cyrus' YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHAb9jLYk0TwkWsCxom4q8AYou can follow Antariksh on Instagram @antariksht: https://instagram.com/antarikshtDo send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at whatcyrussays@gmail.comDon't forget to follow Cyrus Broacha on Instagram @BoredBroacha (https://www.instagram.com/boredbroacha)In case you're late to the party and want to catch up on previous episodes of Cyrus Says you can do so at: www.ivmpodcasts.com/cyrussaysYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcasts App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/iosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Cyrus is joined by hilarious standup comedian Kajol Srinivasan, along with Amit and Silverie (Antariksh) to talk about Cristiano Ronaldo and Coca Cola, whether that was a good professional move on his part, the time Kyrie Irving of the NBA decided not to show up to play for about 10 days, the news of more than 1 lakh false COVID tests done during the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar, how Madhya Pradesh has three times more of a death toll than normal after the 2nd wave of COVID-19 hit, and how India seems to be under-reporting it's coronavirus death toll by 5 to 7 times. The panel also discusses the amazing story of a Chicago man who jumped into Lake Michigan everyday for a whole year. Plus, an animated discussion about aliens! Also, Cyrus used to work for MTNL, don't let anyone tell you otherwise.Follow Kajol on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/LOLrakshak and https://instagram.com/lolrakshakAlso, subscribe to Cyrus' YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHAb9jLYk0TwkWsCxom4q8AYou can follow Amit on Instagram & Twitter @DoshiAmit: https://twitter.com/doshiamit and https://instagram.com/doshiamitYou can follow Antariksh on Instagram @antariksht: https://instagram.com/antarikshtDo send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at whatcyrussays@gmail.comDon't forget to follow Cyrus Broacha on Instagram @BoredBroacha (https://www.instagram.com/boredbroacha)In case you're late to the party and want to catch up on previous episodes of Cyrus Says you can do so at: www.ivmpodcasts.com/cyrussaysYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcasts App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/iosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this sports special of an episode, Cyrus is joined by two sports experts - comedian Abijit Ganguly and co-host of the Football Shootball podcast Karthik Iyer. Cyrus, Abijit and Karthik spend the episode deep in discussion on the sports of football and cricket. They talk about the ongoing Euro 2020 and the cricket World Test Championship, and more. They discuss what they thought about the Germany vs France match, Mbappe playing really well in the game, France's loose immigration policy, how it's 'legal' to go play football in Mumbai now, Ronaldo and Coca Cola, India's upcoming games in the cricket WTC, what they would like the Indian squad to be, Vishwanathan Anand losing in chess to Nikhil Kamath who cheated, and give their predictions for the upcoming Euro and WTC games.Follow Abijit on Twitter & Instagram: https://twitter.com/abijitg and https://www.instagram.com/abijitgangulyFollow Karthik on Twitter & Instagram: https://twitter.com/iyerant and https://www.instagram.com/iyerantAlso, subscribe to Cyrus' YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHAb9jLYk0TwkWsCxom4q8AYou can follow Antariksh on Instagram @antariksht: https://instagram.com/antarikshtDo send in AMA questions for Cyrus by tweeting them to @cyrussaysin or e-mailing them at whatcyrussays@gmail.comDon't forget to follow Cyrus Broacha on Instagram @BoredBroacha (https://www.instagram.com/boredbroacha)In case you're late to the party and want to catch up on previous episodes of Cyrus Says you can do so at: www.ivmpodcasts.com/cyrussaysYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcasts App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/iosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.