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mango masala

GVRNZ, Halima & Simran

Bad vibes island & beyond from a British Asian perspective. Playing the biggest desi tunes (old school and new), discussing the latest news, trends, and highlighting important issues for young British South Asians. Follow us on IG, TT & YT: @mangomasalaradio

society & culture news commentary

All Episodes

87:30

International Women's Day 2025

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2025/03/08

GVRNZ, Halima & Simran spend International Women's Day 2025 recounting all the misogynistic things that have happened in the UK over the past week, including the barring of women from iftar at a mosque in Oxford during the month of Ramadan. They also discuss 'No Other Land' winning an Oscar, Alexander Armstrong's recent Telegraph piece, and conspiracy theories surrounding King Charles reverting to Islam...

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47:03

RIP Martin Fowler

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2025/03/03

GVRNZ discusses his recent trip to India with Halima and Simran, and the experience of keeping up to date with the Eastenders 40th Anniversary week (RIP Martin). They also delve into the latest from the South Asian subcontinent, including Sheikh Hasina's claim she will return to Bangladesh and a Wall Street Journal article comparing the Israeli genocide of Palestinians to the Partition of India...

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57:59

America has a problem...

mango masala ·

2025/02/24

GVRNZ and Simran recap the former's recent trip to the States, discussing the best and worst of the country in comparison to Bad Vibes Island. They also delve into the latest news and trending topics, including the outcome of the Sam Kerr trial, bulldozer justice in India, Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl half time show performance, and the death of the Duolingo owl.

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81:23

MONTOYA, POR FAVOR!!!

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2025/02/10

GVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss the latest news and trending topics from the last week, including Trump and Musk's most recent shenanigans in the US, a number of incidents in Pakistan, the Weeknd's new album, and the recently viral clip, "Montoya, por favor!"

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39:37

Would you rather be a stay at home wife or a...

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2025/02/01

In the first EVER Mango Masala episode to feature only Halima & Simran, they have some girlie chats, including Halima's recent success on TikTok and whether they prefer the stay at home wife or working woman life. They also delve into the topic of migration and the unspoken sadness that comes with uprooting family roots.

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54:21

Did Elon Musk do a Nazi salute at Trump's inauguration?

mango masala ·

2025/01/26

GVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss news from the past week including Trump's inauguration and Elon Musk's interesting hand gesture, as well as the latest from Palestine.

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59:19

Gaza ceasefire deal agreed by Israel and Hamas

mango masala ·

2025/01/18

Simran is back as her and GVRNZ discuss her progress with the 75 hard challenge, Bad Bunny's new album and the news of a Gaza ceasefire agreement by Israel and Hamas.

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59:40

Who actually are the people fighting the LA wildfires?

mango masala ·

2025/01/13

GVRNZ and Halima recap the latest news from the past week, including the LA wildfires, Labour's recent AI TikTok blunder, Mark Zuckerburg's announcement regarding Facebook & Instagram, Sara Sharif's father being attacked in prison, and Andrew Tate launching his own British political party, 'BRUV.'

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52:29

Elon Musk backs Tommy Robinson and Reform UK

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2025/01/06

GVRNZ and Halima kick off 2025 with discussions on Elon Musk's backing of Tommy Robinson & Reform UK on Twitter with a disproportionate focus on grooming gangs containing members of South Asian origin, as well as Diljit Dosanjh's meeting with PM Modi in India.

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56:25

British Sikhs stopped and questioned about views on...

mango masala ·

2024/12/24

In their final episode of the year, GVRNZ, Halima & Simran reflect on the past year, as well as discussing the stopping and questioning of British Sikhs about their views on India at UK airports, and the history of the Manchester 10 in light of their upcoming appeal.

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63:19

BBC accuses Steven Bartlett of spreading medical...

mango masala ·

2024/12/17

GVRNZ and Halima delve into the latest from Bad Vibes Island, including allegations of medical misinformation spreading against Diary of a CEO's Steven Bartlett, racist remarks by Baroness Meyer, allegations of sexual misconduct against MasterChef's Greg Wallace, the latest version of the problematic 'Do They Know It's Christmas' by BandAid, and more really positive things...

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49:30

Mango Masala turns 4!!!

mango masala ·

2024/12/07

GVRNZ, Halima & Simran celebrate 4 years of Mango Masala! They also discuss the new assisted dying bill in the UK, Spotify Wrapped, using AI, an influx of white people celebrating brown culture on TikTok and more...

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42:44

Breaking down 'Rani' with Saloni

mango masala ·

2024/11/30

GVRNZ chats with Saloni about her brand new EP 'Rani,' its creation process and what's to come...

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65:16

Mega-rich join UK Farmer Protests against inheritance...

mango masala ·

2024/11/23

GVRNZ, Halima and Simran discuss the latest news and trending topics from the past week, including UK farmer protests, the ICC issuing arrest warrants for Israeli leaders, Kendrick Lamar's surprise album and more...

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73:15

Māori MPs perform Haka in New Zealand parliament in...

mango masala ·

2024/11/20

GVRNZ and Halima discuss the latest trending topics from the past week, including Māori MPs performing the Haka in New Zealand parliament in protest, Donald Trump's new presidential appointments, classism at Edinburgh University, the return of Wagatha Christie drama and more...

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66:03

Donald Trump is president... again...

mango masala ·

2024/11/09

GVRNZ, Halima and Simran debrief following the outcome of the US election, as well as discussing Bonnie Blue, unrest amongst South Asians in Canada, the Royal family charging millions in rent to public bodies and more...

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82:37

US Election Preface, Kemi Badenoch & UK Fertility...

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2024/11/06

GVRNZ and Halima delve into the latest from the past week, including the final days before the US Election, Kemi Badenoch's appointment as leader of the Conservative Party, the UK fertility rate reaching an all time low and more...

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86:58

Big Brother censors contestant's Pro-Palestinian t-shirt

mango masala ·

2024/10/26

GVRNZ, Halima and Simran are reunited live in the studio as they discuss the latest from the past week, including Big Brother's censoring of a pro-Palestinian t-shirt, the outcome of the Chris Kaba case, the UK Home Office giving Paddington Bear a passport and more...

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68:30

Sweet Bobby: Could any of us ever fall victim to...

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2024/10/20

GVRNZ and Halima discuss the Netflix show 'Sweet Bobby,' the death of One Direction's Liam Payne, the latest from Palestine and more...

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77:53

Public response to Yung Filly assault charges

mango masala ·

2024/10/12

GVRNZ and Simran discuss the public's response to assault charges faced by media personality Yung Filly, a school in Cambridgeshire demanding medical proof of period pain for related absences, the various unknowns of South Asian wedding ceremonies, Hurricane Milton, spooky season and more...

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