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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

78:34

Jarrod Jeremiah on 'London in June' / UK MPs Vote to...

mango masala ·

2023/11/19

GVRNZ kicks off the episode by chatting to Australian talent Jarrod Jeremiah about his latest single, 'London in June', how it came about and his musical journey so far... GVRNZ and Halima then delve into the latest happenings between the UK and Palestine, including the ceasefire vote, Suella Braverman’s sacking, the Armistice Day march and more... Finally, we finish the episode by offering some brief context on what’s going on in both the Democratic Republic of Congo and Sudan…

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105:42

Nasha Solim on 'The Shadow of my Ancestral Tree' /...

mango masala ·

2023/11/11

GVRNZ, Halima and Simran start off the episode by discussing the ongoing situation in Palestine, including how we must not disregard the lives of Palestinian men, the controversy surrounding the March for Palestine taking place on Remembrance Day, and breaking down the difference in opinion behind the Palestinian liberation chant “from the river to the sea”.GVRNZ then interviews poet Nasha Solim in light of her debut literary release 'The Shadow of my Ancestral Tree', a collection of poetry speaking

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49:28

The UK Covid-19 Inquiry Continues...

mango masala ·

2023/11/04

GVRNZ, Halima and Simran catch up on their week so far, before delving into the latest findings from the ongoing UK Covid-19 inquiry. The rest of the episode is spent discussing the ongoing situation in regards to Palestine, including the multiple bombings of Jabalia refugee camp, and the weaponisation of anti-semitism in order to quash those in favour of Palestinian liberation.

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73:59

AMAs 2023, Solo Travelling & That Amsterdam Story...

mango masala ·

2023/10/29

GVRNZ, Halima and Simran reunite live in the studio, the day after attending the 2023 Asian Media Awards, where they were nominated for Best Radio Show. As well as reflecting on the night before, they also discuss Simran and Halima's recent travelling experiences and THAT trending Amsterdam story... Also, the girls finally give GVRNZ his long overdue British Citizenship Test. The episode ends with an update on the ongoing violence in Palestine.

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57:55

Israel-Palestine Update / Celebs Oversharing

mango masala ·

2023/10/21

**PLEASE NOTE THIS EPISODE WAS PRE-RECORDED ON WEDNESDAY 18TH OCTOBER AND AS SUCH, VARIOUS DEVELOPMENTS CONCERNING ISRAEL-PALESTINE MIGHT HAVE OCCURRED** GVRNZ and Halima cover the latest developments from 14th-18th October in the Israel-Gaza war. At the end of the episode, GVRNZ and Simran discuss the topic of celebrities oversharing personal information pertaining to relationships, in light of revelations from Jada Pinkett-Smith and Britney Spears.

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113:18

2023 Israel-Gaza War: Historical Context,...

mango masala ·

2023/10/15

After starting with a catch up and discussing the topic of using religious language in a colloquial setting, GVRNZ and Halima dedicate the rest of the episode to the events currently unfolding in Western Asia. They offer a historical recount and context of Israel's creation and its relations with Palestine, some fact-checking in regards to events on the ground both within the past week and the entire duration of Israeli occupation, and their own reflections on the current situation to conclude.

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45:39

Should you take your partner's last name after marriage?

mango masala ·

2023/10/07

GVRNZ and Halima open the episode by chatting about the oncoming winter weather and how SAD affects the latter. They then highlight the killing of respected Bristolian, Hubert Brown, who lost his life in what police are treating a racist attack. Finally, in light of recent comments made by Ethan Payne of the Sidemen, the duo discuss whether there should ever be an obligation to take your partner's last name after marriage.

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73:28

Bad Vibes Island On Steroids 2.0 w/ Martyn Ewoma

mango masala ·

2023/10/01

GVRNZ, Halima and Simran are joined once again by Martyn Ewoma of Sludge Magazine. They discuss the past week's events on Bad Vibes Island, including rife misogyny (Laurence Fox and Dan Wooton's comments on GB News and the killing of Elianne Andam), Suella Bravermans claims that being gay or a woman should not be enough to claim asylum in the UK and that multiculturalism has "failed", and the North-South divide in relation to transport.

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57:22

Nadeem Ullah talks 'Coalition'

mango masala ·

2023/09/24

GVRNZ, Halima and Simran delve into the latest trending topics, including the allegations against Russel Brand, Halle Berry and Drake’s fall-out, and how often they think about the Roman Empire… Later, GVRNZ chats to Nadeem Ullah about his up-and-coming collective ‘Coalition’, the rise of Canadian South Asian talent and more.

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45:28

Jason Patel on 'Unicorns' & 'Choclafied' / Blitzkrieg...

mango masala ·

2023/09/16

GVRNZ chats to multi-talented creative Jason Patel about his latest endeavours, including his latest single and visuals 'Choclafied', and lead role in the independent feature film 'Unicorns' alongside Ben Hardy. Also, after a two year break since they last spoke, GVRNZ catches up with Blitzkrieg to discuss new music, the Canadian scene, and his latest single 'Stay With You'.

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69:27

Nisaa Ali of We Are Survivors on breaking the stigma...

mango masala ·

2023/09/10

GVRNZ and Halima are joined live in the studio by Nisaa Ali of 'We Are Survivors', a Manchester-based organisation supporting male survivors of sexual abuse. They discuss the stigma surrounding male survivors of sexual violence and why it’s especially important for South Asian communities to talk about this issue and recognise it as a crime.If you are affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, feel free to reach out:24hr helpline - 808 800 5005We Are Survivors - 0161 236 2182GVRNZ and

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30:23

Maya Jama x Stormzy / Miguel pulls some extreme...

mango masala ·

2023/09/02

GVRNZ and Simran discuss the latest news and trending topics, including the latest bank holiday, the apparent rekindling of Stormzy and Maya Jama's relationship, Miguel's recent extreme promotional antics, and the drama that's occurred in the aftermath of the Women's World Cup.

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36:25

India makes space history / Past UK scandal affecting...

mango masala ·

2023/08/28

In light of India’s success in becoming the first country to land on the south side of the Moon, GVRNZ and Simran talk all things space and whether they'd ever go if given the chance. They delve into a recently unearthed scandal whereby Punjabi women in the UK were subject to non-consensual radioactive poisoning in the 1960s, under the guise of receiving medical treatment…

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46:13

Which artist would you see twice on the same tour?

mango masala ·

2023/08/21

Following Simran's second time seeing The Weeknd in the space of two months, her and GVRNZ discuss which artists they would consider doing such for. They also delve into a debate surrounding the ethics and practicality of pre-nups, in light of Britney Spears' pending divorce from her husband, Sam Asghari.

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69:28

Bibby Stockholm Barge Fiasco

mango masala ·

2023/08/12

GVRNZ and Simran discuss the latest trending topics and news, including the Bibby Stockholm barge, Lizzo and Ariana Grande controversy, 50 years of hip-hop and more...

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82:17

GVRNZ' Wedding Recap

mango masala ·

2023/08/08

Two months on, we look back and reminisce about GVRNZ' week of wedding celebrations...

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66:06

Barbenheimer

mango masala ·

2023/07/29

In honour of Barbenheimer, GVRNZ and Halima give their reviews on both The Barbie Movie and Oppenheimer. They also discuss the ongoing writers strike, Doja Cat's fallout with her fans, and The 1975's Matty Healy's most recent antics in Malaysia.

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36:07

What Did We Miss? Part Two

mango masala ·

2023/07/22

We continue recapping various trending topics from the past couple of months, including Just Stop Oil, the Titanic Sub, Threads and more…

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60:35

What Did We Miss? Part One

mango masala ·

2023/07/15

After a two month hiatus whilst GVRNZ celebrated his wedding and honeymoon, the gang are back and ready to recap what they've missed!Topics covered in this week's episode include The Weeknd, concert etiquette, Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson, and Colleen Ballinger...

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51:44

The Great British American Chinese Takeaway Debate

mango masala ·

2023/05/06

GVRNZ and Simran delve into the latest news, new developments in tech & AI, the recent TikTok British-American discourse over Chinese takeaways, and the Met Gala…

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