Backbenching with Vivek - Telugu Podcast
A Telugu business podcast mixing deep dives on regional scandals with practical B2B startup advice for entrepreneurs in South India.
A Telugu-language business show that alternates between two distinct formats: solo narrative deep-dives on complex regional topics (like political scandals or market opportunities) and long-form interviews with entrepreneurs and professionals, often those with first-hand experience in major news events.
“The show's unique blend of high-stakes, investigative storytelling (like the Delhi Liquor Scam breakdown) with hyper-practical, "boring business" frameworks sets it apart from generic startup-focused podcasts.”
Who hosts this show
Hosted by entrepreneur Vivek Kandula, Backbenching with Vivek is a business podcast delivered in Telugu. The show positions itself as a mentor for Telugu entrepreneurs, alternating between long-form interviews with seasoned professionals and solo episodes that break down complex business topics, from local market opportunities to major political-business scandals. Kandula is the founder of the marketing agency Strux Digital and uses his platform to make business knowledge more accessible in his native language.
Credentials & credits
- Founder & CEO, Strux Digital
- Meta-certified media buying professional
Other ventures
- Strux Digital (Marketing Agency)
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01Advice for CA's aspirants |Ft Vivek kandula | Telugu PodcastJun 28, 2026 · 43s
- 02
- 03
- 04AI is the new world for CA's | Ft Butchibabu Gorantla | Telugu PodcastJun 27, 2026 · 42s
- 05Witness to Accused ? 😮| Ft Butchibabu Gorantla | Telugu PodcastJun 26, 2026 · 57s
- 06Real Truth of 2 Governments Fall ? 🤯| Solo Telugu Podcast | Backbenching With VivekJun 25, 2026 · 28 min
- 07Boring Business, No one will tell you this !! | Solo Telugu Podcast | BBWVJun 18, 2026 · 18 min
- 08
Notable episodes
- 01He is the CA for Top Industrialists & Politicians | Ft Butchibabu Gorantla
A nearly two-hour interview giving a first-hand account from the Chartered Accountant at the center of the Delhi Liquor Scam, showcasing the show's interview style.
- 02Real Truth of 2 Governments Fall ? | Solo Telugu Podcast
A detailed solo narrative breakdown of the Delhi Liquor Scam, demonstrating the host's ability to explain complex political and legal issues to a general audience.
- 03Boring Business, No one will tell you this !! | Solo Telugu Podcast
This episode introduces the show's core 'boring business' and 'Blue Ocean' philosophy with practical, un-glamorous business ideas for the Telugu region.
What you'll be asked on this show
Vivek Kandula opens interviews by framing the guest's entire story in a dramatic, high-stakes summary to immediately establish context and intrigue. He then yields the floor, allowing the guest to narrate their experience in long, uninterrupted stretches. His interjections are strategic, probing specific key moments (like an arrest or a business failure) to elicit both the factual timeline and the personal, emotional impact. After exploring the guest's core story, he pivots to extracting broader professional advice and insights relevant to his entrepreneurial audience.
The show has two primary formats. Solo episodes are structured narratives where Vivek Kandula breaks down a single topic, sometimes using on-screen chapter cards for clarity. Interview episodes are long-form conversations where he allows guests to tell their stories with minimal interruption. A recurring friendly sign-off is, "If you see me, give me a hug."
Questions the host keeps coming back to
9 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
controversy
2- Q.01
“What actually happened in [the controversy] from your perspective?”
This is his opening question for guests involved in public events, giving them the floor to present their side of the story first.
- Q.02
“Your job is to protect clients. You did that and went to jail. What happened?”
He uses this type of framing to establish the central conflict of a guest's professional ordeal right at the start.
personal
2- Q.01
“What happened on the day of your arrest? Were you and your family shocked?”
He asks this to move from the case's background to the personal and emotional details of the experience.
- Q.02
“After you were arrested, what happened to your successful business and your clients?”
This question explores the professional consequences and ripple effects of a personal crisis.
advice
4- Q.01
“What are the common mistakes founders are making?”
A go-to question to extract actionable advice for his core audience of entrepreneurs.
- Q.02
“What is your definition of a bad [professional, e.g., CA] in [current year]?”
This question seeks to understand a guest's professional standards and philosophy.
- Q.03
“For [students of a profession], what do you suggest: getting a job or starting a practice?”
This is a standard question to provide direct career guidance to younger listeners.
- Q.04
“Is this business a Blue Ocean or a Red Ocean?”
In his solo episodes, he applies this framework to evaluate the competitive landscape of a business idea.
future
1- Q.01
“What are you using AI for in your practice?”
He asks this to explore how technology is impacting traditional professions.
Signature segments
- · "Hi, this is Vivek Kandula from Backbenching with Vivek."
- · Solo deep-dives on complex current events
- · Applying the 'Blue Ocean vs. Red Ocean' framework
- · Asking viewers to comment 'More' or 'Real'
- · "If you see me, give me a hug."
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show books professionals and entrepreneurs with direct, often dramatic, experience in their fields, such as a Chartered Accountant at the center of a national political scandal or experts in local industries like real estate.
- CA Butchibabu Gorantlaon He is the CA for Top Industrialists & Politicians
- Sugun Suryaon Hyderabad Real Estate Opportunities (Don't Miss)
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast attracts sponsors from the financial services and investment sector, such as the bond investment platform Wint Wealth, targeting an audience interested in wealth creation.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
Pitch this show
People also ask
- What is the host's real name?
- The host's name is Vivek Kandula.
- What is the format of the podcast?
- The podcast alternates between two formats: solo narrative episodes where the host does a deep dive on a topic, and long-form interviews with entrepreneurs and professionals.
- What language is the podcast in?
- The podcast is primarily in Telugu.
- Is the podcast still active?
- Yes, the podcast releases new episodes and clips on a near-daily basis.
- Who is this podcast for?
- It is aimed at aspiring and current entrepreneurs in the Telugu-speaking regions of India, with a focus on B2B and service-based businesses.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on YouTube.
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Sources & how this page was built
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- [01]Backbenching with Vivek - Official Websitebackbenchingwithvivekpodcast.com
- [02]Backbenching with Vivek - YouTube Channelyoutube.com
- [03]Vivek Kandula - GRID AI Biogrid.ai
- [04]Vivek Kandula - BNI India Profilebni-india.in
- [05]Strux Digital (Vivek Kandula's Agency)struxdigital.com
- [06]Gorantla & Associates LLPgorantla.in
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