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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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42:44

Million Dollar Secret E7-E8 Netflix

Chai After Dark ·

2025/04/12

A winner is announced as Sameem and Shabnam recap “Million Dollar Secret” episodes 7-8, as seen on Netflix! Everything is going swimmingly for Cara while Corey and Sam point the finger at each other. Sydnee is a strong competitor and brings the heat while Sam brings the sass. If you enjoy “The Traitors”, “The Mole”, “Among Us” or “Mafia”, you will love “Million Dollar Secret” as a side piece!Tune in anywhere you listen to podcasts! For more content, subscribe at patreon.com/ChaiAfterDarkFollow us

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57:14

In conversation with Shalini Peiris - Dr Amrita from...

Chai After Dark ·

2025/04/10

Shabnam and Sameem are in conversation with actress Shalini Peiris; most recently “Dr Amrita” in Season 3 of “The White Lotus” on HBO Max.Prior to acting, we discuss her work for the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) in Hong Kong. She then worked with renowned theatre companies across the UK; her screen credits prior to "The White Lotus” includes "The Ark" (Syfy) and "Danny and Mick" (CBBC).Tune in anywhere you listen to podcasts! For more content, subscribe at patreon.com/ChaiAfterDarkFollow us

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69:24

The White Lotus S3:E8 Recap

Chai After Dark ·

2025/04/08

The reveal is here as Sameem (I was wrong about Rick but so was Chelsea!) and Shabnam discuss the 8th and final episode of The White Lotus, on Max. The Ratliffs have quite the nightcap, the ladies are back to baseline and our hero/heroine, Rick/Chelsea, get to stay together forever. Gaitok gets the girl and Rick gets his revenge but at what cost?We discuss what true happiness is and has Belinda ultimately found it??Tune in anywhere you listen to podcasts! For more content, subscribe at

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43:54

Million Dollar Secret E4-E6 Netflix

Chai After Dark ·

2025/04/05

Shabnam and Sameem continue their recap of Million Dollar Secret episodes 4-6, as seen on Netflix. We lose some contestants but notice only hot people remain and the bathing suits are ratcheted up. Is this Temptation Island??If you enjoy The Traitors, The Mole, Among Us or Mafia, you will love Million Dollar Secret as a side piece!Tune in anywhere you listen to podcasts! For more content, subscribe at patreon.com/ChaiAfterDarkFollow us below and please like, share and subscribe!Instagram:

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61:30

The White Lotus S3:E7 Recap (Ad Free)

Chai After Dark ·

2025/04/01

Was this episode the calm before a potential tsunami finale?Shabnam and Sameem discuss The White Lotus Episode 7, on HBO Max. Rick gets a little playful revenge while Frank relapses HARD; Saxon finds himself in the middle of another uncomfortable proposition while Greg/Gary is straight wildin out. Piper and Lachlan don’t want to go home while Timothy is Lorazepam’ed. Laurie finally gets busy while something is off with Mook being a bit too baity with Gaitok. Follow us below and please like, share

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53:41

Million Dollar Secret E1-E3 Netflix

Chai After Dark ·

2025/03/29

Shabnam and Sameem take a wild ride dissecting human emotion and what makes certain contestants tick in Million Dollar Secret episodes 1-3, as seen on Netflix. If you enjoy The Traitors, The Mole, Among Us or Mafia, you will love Million Dollar Secret as a side piece!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

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52:34

Deli Boys E8-E10 on Hulu

Chai After Dark ·

2025/03/27

We’ve all attended a shady ass wedding, as seen in Deli Boys on Hulu, but ever been given a gift bag stuffed with contraband? Raj and Mir come up with a plan to pay the Peruvians that would make any Auntie blush (other than Pakora Palace Auntie).Shabnam and Sameem rename these episodes and spill some tea as they discuss the 127 different brown weddings they’ve been to; from meat sweats on the dance floor to the faux elegance of Fremont, CA wedding halls. Follow us below and please like, share and

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54:13

The White Lotus S3:E6 Recap (Ad Free)

Chai After Dark ·

2025/03/25

Look, as we say multiples times in this episode, we didn’t make this shit up. The White Lotus on HBO Max did. Sameem and Shabnam recall their past and enthrone North Carolina as the new South Asia; and the Ratliffs get to 3rd base while the balls are still in play. Threesome takes a whole new meaning as Chelsea and Chloe are left feeling satisfied and Gary/Greg/Rick are left out. Jaclyn honeypots for no reason while Laurie calls her out. Finally, Gaitok is fully erect in his shooting drills but

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36:31

Deli Boys E5-E7 on Hulu

Chai After Dark ·

2025/03/20

Shabnam and Sameem continue their Deli Boys on Hulu recap while playing a new game! Mir-garitas and Bush-tini’s are consumed, Raj introduces Prairie to his “arranged” fiancee and the boys get a new partner in Psycho Gigi all while Lucky’s badass backstory is revealed.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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57:19

The White Lotus S3:E5 Recap (Ad Free)

Chai After Dark ·

2025/03/18

Ever lay down on freshly cut grass reminiscing about your first kiss… probably not if you’re Lachlan Ratliff from The White Lotus Episode 5, on HBO Max!Sameem and Shabnam discuss the “episode of excess” while Rick hears the transition of a lifetime, Jaclyn snatches what Laurie passes on while the Ratliff men explore their inner demons to the max! Pornchai comes to Belinda’s rescue while Gaitok misplaces the hotel’s protection.Tune in anywhere you listen to podcasts! For more content, subscribe at

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10:04

Sip of The Mindy Project - S1:E2 (Ad Free)

Chai After Dark ·

2025/03/15

In today’s Sip, 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.For the rest of the episode and more, subscribe at patreon.com/ChaiAfterDarkFollow us below and please like, share and subscribe!Instagram: ChaiAfterDarkTiktok:

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57:36

Deli Boys E1-E4 on Hulu

Chai After Dark ·

2025/03/13

Shabnam and Sameem transport you to the city of Philadelphia where the Desi mob runs wild in Hulu’s Deli Boys! We discuss Mir and Raj’s shenanigans from orgy cabals to DMT to Jan 6 participants cosplaying as FBI agents! 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 contact us at chaiafterdark@chaiafterdark.com; we

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54:04

The White Lotus S3:E4 Recap

Chai After Dark ·

2025/03/11

Sameem and Shabnam discuss The White Lotus Episode 4 on HBO Max with special guest, Chef Nora Haron; Executive Chef of SanDai and Kopi Bar in Walnut Creek, CA, where her menu is inspired by her Indonesian and Indian roots.Our mid-series guesses are revealed while we discuss Gaitok getting a little messy, Jaclyn and the girls pressure Valentin into “fun” and the Ratliffs join a yacht party with Rick and Chelsea! Oh yea aaaaand, yes, balls. Follow Sandai.Us on Instagram:

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44:50

Love Is Blind S8: Round Up & Reunion

Chai After Dark ·

2025/03/09

Shabnam joins Kristin and Laura of The Reality Rewind podcast for a round up of Netflix’s Love is Blind, Season 8. Let’s transport to Minnesota; there’s 32 singles to discuss, the largest group to date! 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 contact us at chaiafterdark@chaiafterdark.com; we always respond

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9:56

Sip of Bad Boy Billionaires: India E1 (Netflix)

Chai After Dark ·

2025/03/08

Trigger warning: If you have a “favorite” billionaire; this Sip 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!For the rest of the episode and more, subscribe at

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63:09

The White Lotus S3:E3 Recap

Chai After Dark ·

2025/03/04

Dying at The White Lotus means you are forever planted within the legend and mystique of the hotel. Don’t know who to root for? Come listen as Sameem and Shabnam walk you through an extremely tense build up of each and every character in The White Lotus Episode 3 found on HBO Max! Rick gets snakey, the girls get politically horny and reality is hitting Timothy faster than he can pop a Lorazepam. Tune in anywhere you listen to podcasts! For more content, subscribe at patreon.com/ChaiAfterDarkFollow

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12:06

Sip of The Mindy Project - S1:E1 (Ad Free)

Chai After Dark ·

2025/03/01

The Mindy Project? Hell yeah, we’ve all dreamt of being a free spirited NYC swinging OBGYN trying to lock down a lifetime partner.Shabnam and Sameem jump into an unknown world for them and watch The Mindy Project thirteen years after the first pilot! For the rest of the episode and more, subscribe at patreon.com/ChaiAfterDarkFollow us below and please like, share and subscribe!Instagram: ChaiAfterDarkTiktok: Chai_After_DarkFacebook: Chai After Dark PodcastOr contact us at

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59:12

The White Lotus S3:E2 Recap

Chai After Dark ·

2025/02/25

Condensed Shabnam quote from our discussion of The White Lotus S3 E2: This was a great episode. We started with ass and we ended with boobs. So there you go.But NOT the way you’d imagine it. After arriving on the island; the wellness has begun, Belinda is SEXY and we invent a new game, “embarrassed or pervy?”.The Ratliff’s get a bit too close (naked), the ladies get a bit chatty and the couples have an awkward dinner. Does an attraction between Gaitok and Mook boil into madness and a smash and

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59:34

In Conversation with Yasmin Elhady, host of Muslim...

Chai After Dark ·

2025/02/24

Shabnam and Sameem are in conversation with matchmaker, lawyer, and comedian Yasmin Elhady! Watch her drop wisdom to Muslims navigating dating on Muslim Matchmaker found on Hulu. Yasmin walks us through her approach to matchmaking while developing an everlasting relationship. Yes, Sameem does get triggered. Muslim Matchmaker, found on Hulu, is brought to you by Indian Matchmaking creator Smriti Mundhra’s Meralta Films.Follow Yasmin on IG here!Tune in anywhere you listen to podcasts! For more

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52:20

Muslim Matchmaker on Hulu: Part 2

Chai After Dark ·

2025/02/20

Shabnam and Sameem continue their Muslim Matchmaker discussion featuring Uneeb, Yasmin, Imran and our girl Bucky! Muslim Matchmaker, found on Hulu, is brought to you by Indian Matchmaking creator Smriti Mundhra’s Meralta Films.Are we triggered this time around as well? Listen to find out!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

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