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Chai After Dark

Chai After Dark

Meet Chai After Dark, your go-to podcast for TV and pop culture recaps! This unique show stands apart from traditional recap podcasts by highlighting humorous South Asian-adjacent commentary for stories from all over the world. Sameem and Shabnam, also of South Asian descent, celebrate these stories, but are unafraid to say it as they see it. chaiafterdark.substack.com

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50:52

"Succession" Rewatch S1:E3 "Lifeboats" - HBO Max

Chai After Dark ·

2025/07/15

Shabnam and Sameem continue their recap of Succession Season 1 as Waystar stock tumbles and the kids try desperately to cling to their power. I would be long gone if I had a $3 billion debt obligation; but Kendall sees Stu as a path of enrichment. Let’s see how this goes.Follow us below and please like, share and subscribe!Instagram: ChaiAfterDarkTiktok: Chai_After_DarkFacebook: Chai After Dark PodcastOr contact us at chaiafterdark@chaiafterdark.com; we always respond! This is a public episode. If

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66:53

Mississippi Masala - HBO Max (a film by Mira Nair)

Chai After Dark ·

2025/07/10

Today, Shabnam and Sameem go into complete obscurity (kidding) to review Zohran Mamdani’s mom’s movie, Mississippi Masala, found on HBO Max. Oh and Zohran is running for mayor of New York City and his mom’s name is Mira Nair. If that isn’t enough for you to watch the movie and listen to our takes; this film has THE hottest interracial pairing in Denzel Washington and Sarita Choudhury. Let us take you back to 1991; hop in Denzel’s van and let’s go!Follow us below and please like, share and

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51:46

"Succession" Rewatch S1:E2 "Sh*t Show at the F**k...

Chai After Dark ·

2025/07/08

Shabnam and Sameem detail Episode 2 while being relieved we weren’t set to inherit a major corporation and billions of dollars. We chat sibling rivalries, how fake corporate demeanor is and Tom/Greg are just too cute not to discuss. Watch along as we rewatch Season 1 of Succession on HBO Max!Follow us below and please like, share and subscribe!Instagram: ChaiAfterDarkTiktok: Chai_After_DarkFacebook: Chai After Dark PodcastOr contact us at chaiafterdark@chaiafterdark.com; we always respond! This is a

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41:30

Succession Rewatch S1:E1 "Celebration" - HBO Max

Chai After Dark ·

2025/06/25

Sameem and Shabnam were in shock when we found out people in power; let alone media magnate Logan Roy, do not retire by 80. When I’m 80; I hope I’m doing 2 things: this podcast and going to the bathroom unassisted. Logan has the 2nd one down cold; just in the closet. You’ll find people cleaning up the Roy’s messes all through this season. Watch along as we rewatch Season 1 of Succession on HBO Max! Follow us below and please like, share and subscribe!Instagram: ChaiAfterDarkTiktok:

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44:39

Mountainhead - HBO Max (Steve Carell and Ramy Youssef)

Chai After Dark ·

2025/06/17

Sameem and Shabnam watch Mountainhead on HBO/Max; now we’re super into billionaires. We should protect them at all costs. Riiiiight. Even if these 4 characters weren’t billionaires, the repellant is HIGH. Get us away from anyone f*cking with AI generated content created to control the masses. We make no qualms about what we think; as does Mountainhead itself. While the message falls flat on its face given today’s climate; at least billion dollar corporations like HBO/Max are placating us by

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10:15

Rant (Government and Scandal) #1

Chai After Dark ·

2025/06/12

Shabnam and Sameem rant for 8.5 minutes after covering billionaires for 3 straight weeks.Oh and I (Sameem) used ChatGPT to write a random mission statement for a company upholding anti corruption; read it below. We’re officially cooked if corporations can ChatGPT their ethics and HR seminars. Anyone can say anything; doers do and shooters shoot. Anti-Corruption Mission StatementWe are committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in all our actions. Our

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46:07

Bad Boy Billionaires: India E3, "The World's Biggest...

Chai After Dark ·

2025/06/10

A familiar theme has emerged and is here to stay; Sameem and Shabnam are reliable when it comes to railing on billionaires. In Bad Boy Billionaires, India E3, on Netflix, Subrata Roy starts Sahara India Pariwar from meager beginnings and turns it into a multi billion dollar business while confronting accusations the whole thing is a pyramid scheme.Follow us below and please like, share and subscribe!Instagram: ChaiAfterDarkTiktok: Chai_After_DarkFacebook: Chai After Dark PodcastOr contact us at

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9:11

San Diego Weekend Stories - Part 1

Chai After Dark ·

2025/06/05

In today’s minisode; Shabnam visits Sameem in San Diego and we discuss hot yoga, ICE raids in South Park and my daughter sneaking out to go to the beach! Follow us below and please like, share and subscribe!Instagram: ChaiAfterDarkTiktok: Chai_After_DarkFacebook: Chai After Dark PodcastOr contact us at chaiafterdark@chaiafterdark.com; we always respond! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

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45:12

Bad Boy Billionaires: India E2, "Diamonds aren't...

Chai After Dark ·

2025/06/03

Nirav Modi, welcome back to India! Sameem and Shabnam take you down the rundown of not Prime Minister Modi; but Nirav Modi, founder of the first luxury jewelry brand out of India. With retail locations in the US, UK and Switzerland; he was on his way to monumental success before his downfall. Bad Boy Billionaires E2 "Diamonds aren't Forever”, on Netflix, highlights Modi’s rise and arrest in the UK. Similar to Bad Boy #1, Vijay Mallya, dude hung out with models and didn’t pay his employees. After

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27:54

The Mindy Project - S1:E2 Rewatch! (Ad free)

Chai After Dark ·

2025/05/29

Shabnam and Sameem discuss Mindy’s HR tactics, her love for Danny and Seth Myers, and how to fire an employee properly! Full track suit man makes an appearance and teaches us how to fix a broken nose as well.The Mindy Project was created by and starring Mindy Kaling. It ran on Fox/Hulu from Sept 2012-Nov 2017.Follow us below and please like, share and subscribe!Instagram: ChaiAfterDarkTiktok: Chai_After_DarkFacebook: Chai After Dark PodcastOr contact us at chaiafterdark@chaiafterdark.com; we always

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39:08

The Mindy Project - S1:E1 Rewatch! (Ad free)

Chai After Dark ·

2025/05/27

How glamorous was your life in your 20’s? Could you have juggled the demands of being a doctor AND a complete lush? Find out how much appetite Shabnam and Sameem have for shenanigans as we rewatch The Mindy Project created by and starring Mindy Kaling. It ran on Fox/Hulu from Sept 2012-Nov 2017.Follow us below and please like, share and subscribe!Instagram: ChaiAfterDarkTiktok: Chai_After_DarkFacebook: Chai After Dark PodcastOr contact us at chaiafterdark@chaiafterdark.com; we always respond! This

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41:22

The "Diddy" Trial recap: Part 1

Chai After Dark ·

2025/05/24

This Diddy Trial is way too wild; come listen to Shabnam and Sameem tone down the details with their commentary on ego vs sexual deviance and what drives a person’s thirst for power?Meanwhile, Diddy finds new ways to transport fluids, ruin Christmas for people and simultaneously blow up Porsches.Follow us on:Instagram: ChaiAfterDarkTiktok: Chai_After_DarkFacebook: Chai After Dark PodcastOr contact us at chaiafterdark@chaiafterdark.com; we always respond! This is a public episode. If you'd like to

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60:48

Curry and Cyanide: The Jolly Joseph Case - Netflix

Chai After Dark ·

2025/05/20

Shabnam and Sameem take a deep dive into one of India’s most infamous killers as told by Netflix in Curry & Cyanide: The Jolly Joseph Case. When Jolly Joseph is standing outside your bedroom; you stay awake all night while keeping your mouth shut tight. You wonder how did such a flamboyant, cool, murderess marry into your family not just once, but twice?? And what is happening to my family members? Hide yo kids, hide yo husbands …. Follow us on:Instagram: ChaiAfterDarkTiktok:

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58:58

Bad Boy Billionaires: India E1 (Netflix)

Chai After Dark ·

2025/05/15

Trigger warning: If you have a “favorite” billionaire; this episode might not be for you.Shabnam and Sameem discuss Netflix’s original docuseries, Bad Boy Billionaires: India! We explore the greed, fraud and corruption of Kingfisher brand founder, Vijay Mallya, who is currently in exile in the UK; can India get him back?Come listen as we find out what a Kingfisher actually is, we discover a new jingle and Sameem might get a new haircut!Follow us below and please like, share and subscribe!Instagram:

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48:53

"Twitter: Breaking the Bird" on Max E1-2

Chai After Dark ·

2025/05/13

Sameem and Shabnam recount their tech experiences while discussing Episodes 1-2 of “Twitter: Breaking the Bird” on Max!This 4 part series documents the rise and fall of Twitter as we know it. Founders Evan Williams and Biz Stone get nostalgic while discussing the highs but also the struggles. Jack Dorsey decides to sit this one out; but we do see him in interviews and video. Tune in anywhere you listen to podcasts! For more content, subscribe at patreon.com/ChaiAfterDarkFollow us below and please

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53:47

"You" on Netflix S5:E7-10 Recap

Chai After Dark ·

2025/05/08

Here we go with Episodes 7-10 of “You” on Netflix! Shabnam and Sameem discuss the finale and what makes women fall for someone like Joe? Is it the charm? The mystery? Maybe it’s just because he’s hot and a white knight. Whatever it is, we’ll pass but do come drink some tea with us!Tune in anywhere you listen to podcasts! For more content, subscribe at patreon.com/ChaiAfterDarkFollow us below and please like, share and subscribe!Instagram: ChaiAfterDarkTiktok: Chai_After_DarkFacebook: Chai After Dark

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52:41

"You" on Netflix S5:E3-6 Recap

Chai After Dark ·

2025/05/06

Sameem recounts an eventful week and with Shabnam we continue our recap of “You” on Netflix; episodes 3-6! Joe gets his taste for blood but at what cost? Maddie plays Jekyll and Hyde while real life MTV “Catfish” occurs by Bronte/Louise and her Reddit detective squad.Tune in anywhere you listen to podcasts! For more content, subscribe at patreon.com/ChaiAfterDarkFollow us below and please like, share and subscribe!Instagram: ChaiAfterDarkTiktok: Chai_After_DarkFacebook: Chai After Dark PodcastOr

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50:03

"You" on Netflix S5:E1-2 Recap

Chai After Dark ·

2025/04/29

Joe Goldberg is back as Sameem and Shabnam discuss what we assume is the fifth and final season of “You” on Netflix; episodes 1-2!He’s on his 23rd murder and has escalated his rise in society; now married to Kate and potentially billionaire status. However, Joe can’t go 6 minutes without suggesting another murder to his wife and the heat is on from the twin sisters. Tune in anywhere you listen to podcasts! For more content, subscribe at patreon.com/ChaiAfterDarkFollow us below and please like, share

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52:53

Coachella 2025, Luxury Brand Tariff Crisis and The...

Chai After Dark ·

2025/04/22

New format, who dis?! Find out if we hit our boiling points as we discuss the tariffs’ impact on luxury brands and “The Last of Us” E2 has Shabnam RATTLED with a big loss.Shabnam swears she’s heard of Green Day as Sameem recaps his attendance At Coachella while avoiding influencers; and we spotlight the largest South Asian music representation at Coachella yet!Tune in anywhere you listen to podcasts! For more content, subscribe at patreon.com/ChaiAfterDarkFollow us below and please like, share and

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92:52

The Indrani Mukerjea Story: Buried Truth on Netflix

Chai After Dark ·

2025/04/16

Indrani Mukerjea is THE auntie you do not f*ck with; she might just find you when you least expect it. Like a true black widow, she sucks you in with her beauty and power before finding a reason to cut you from her web. Listen for all the details as we take a deep dive into the highly rated true crime Netflix documentary; featuring the accused murderess herself, Indrani, spilling the truth (lies?)Tune in anywhere you listen to podcasts! For more content, subscribe at patreon.com/ChaiAfterDarkFollow

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