Banda Podcast
A hyperlocal interview podcast exploring the careers and perspectives of politicians, artists, and public figures in India's Bundelkhand region.
This is a hyperlocal interview podcast for the Bundelkhand region of India. The host, Omprakash Singh, sits down with influential local figures—primarily politicians from various parties, but also artists and business owners—for straightforward, chronological conversations about their careers, challenges, and perspectives on local issues like development, unemployment, and infrastructure.
“Unlike broader national or business podcasts, Banda Podcast is intensely local, focusing exclusively on the personalities and problems of a specific, non-metropolitan Indian region (Bundelkhand). The interview style is deferential and non-confrontational, aiming to give local leaders an uninterrupted platform to tell their own stories.”
Who hosts this show
Omprakash Singh hosts this Hindi-language podcast focused on the people and issues of the Banda district in Uttar Pradesh, India. He conducts long-form interviews with local politicians, artists, and entrepreneurs to inform his audience about regional developments and personal backstories. The channel's description positions him as a local "younger brother" to the residents of Banda, asking for their support in his venture to highlight regional stories.
Credentials & credits
- Podcast Host
- Local Journalist
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01
- 02
- 03
- 04
- 05
- 06
- 07
- 08बांदा जिले का No-1 इंस्टीट्यूट - The moon institute ? @BandapodcastsJun 11, 2025 · 26 min
Notable episodes
- 01Interviews with MLA Anil Pradhan (Parts 1 & 2)
A comprehensive, two-part interview covering the politician's full journey from student activist to his current role as an MLA in Chitrakoot, offering a deep dive into local politics.
- 02Interview with Sketch Artist Abhay Sivare
This episode details the journey of a local artist who turned his passion into a profession during the COVID-19 lockdown, providing practical advice for aspiring artists in the region.
- 03How the Terror of Dacoits Ended in the Forests of Manikpur and Chitrakoot
Featuring journalist Anuj Hanumat, this episode explores a significant part of the region's recent history, discussing the elimination of banditry from the local forests.
What you'll be asked on this show
Omprakash Singh employs a respectful and chronological interview approach. He typically opens by asking about the guest's origins—their childhood, family background, or how their journey began. He then progresses methodically through their career, asking direct, open-ended questions about key milestones, challenges, and influences. He rarely interrupts, allowing guests to provide long, detailed answers, and often frames questions from the perspective of an aspiring youth or a curious citizen, such as, "How can a beginner learn?" The interviews generally conclude after discussing the guest's future plans.
The show is a simple, seated, one-on-one interview, often recorded with the guest's own branding (like a political party banner) in the background. The host opens with a regional greeting, "Namaskar, Jai Bundelkhand," and gives guests ample, uninterrupted time to tell their stories chronologically.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
13 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.
origin
4- Q.01
“Could you introduce yourself to our audience?”
This is his standard opening to establish the guest's identity and background.
- Q.02
“How did your interest in this field begin, and was it a childhood dream?”
He often asks this early on to establish the guest's origin story and initial motivations.
- Q.03
“Did you plan to enter this field, or did circumstances lead you to it?”
This question probes the intentionality behind the guest's career path.
- Q.04
“Before you became active, what problems did you see in the villages/community?”
Asks this to understand the guest's initial awareness of local issues before they had influence.
personal
3- Q.01
“Did your family advise you against getting into this line of work?”
This question seeks to uncover personal stories of support or opposition from the guest's family.
- Q.02
“What has been your most challenging experience so far?”
A standard question to explore the difficulties and resilience required in the guest's role.
- Q.03
“Of all the work you've done, which one is your best or your favorite?”
This question is asked towards the end to understand the guest's personal connection to their work.
mindset
1- Q.01
“Who did you learn from and who were your inspirations or role models?”
Used to understand the guest's influences and ideological foundations.
process
1- Q.01
“When you first started, what was the first issue or project you worked on?”
This question pinpoints the guest's initial priorities upon entering their professional role.
advice
1- Q.01
“How can a beginner who gets discouraged easily learn to do what you do?”
He frames this question to elicit practical, actionable advice for the audience.
money
1- Q.01
“What was your first paid commission, how much was it, and how did it feel?”
A specific question for artists or entrepreneurs to explore the financial and emotional start of their career.
industry
1- Q.01
“What do you see as the main problems in the area today?”
This gauges the guest's current assessment of their constituency's or community's needs.
future
1- Q.01
“What are your future plans for your work and for the local community?”
A common closing question to discuss the guest's future goals and ambitions.
Signature segments
- · Opening with 'Namaskar, Jai Bundelkhand'
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are almost exclusively public figures from the Banda and Chitrakoot districts of Uttar Pradesh, including sitting MLAs, municipal representatives, political party leaders, and local artists or entrepreneurs.
- Anil Pradhanon Part - 2 विधायक अनिल प्रधान चित्रकूट Full Interview #exclusiveinterview #bandapodcast@Bandapodcasts
- Abhay Sivareon अयोध्या राम मंदिर में स्थापित प्रभु श्रीराम जी का चित्र #sketch #exclusiveinterview @Artisticabhay21
- Ankit Basuon बांदा के विकास कार्यों के बारे मे जानिए अंकित बासु जी के साथ (नगर पालिका अध्यक्ष प्रतिनिधि) #bjp
- Anuj Hanumaton मानिकपुर और चित्रकूट के जंगलों से कैसे ख़त्म हुआ डाकुओं का आतंक @anujhanumat @Bandapodcasts
- Rajesh Dixiton कांग्रेस जिला अध्यक्ष राजेश दीक्षित (बांदा) से बात- चीत #congress #exclusiveinterview
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Audience & reach
The podcast does not appear to have external sponsors. One guest, an artist, offered a discount to the podcast's viewers, suggesting a potential for local, in-kind promotional partnerships or a community-focused business model.
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People also ask
- What is the Banda Podcast about?
- It's an interview series in Hindi focusing on the life and work of politicians, artists, and public figures in the Banda and Chitrakoot districts of Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Who is the host?
- The host is Omprakash Singh, who is also sometimes credited as Om Rajpoot in episode descriptions.
- What is the format of the show?
- It is a long-form, one-on-one interview show where guests are given ample time to speak at length about their careers, challenges, and perspectives without interruption.
- Is the podcast still active?
- Yes, based on the episode publication dates, the podcast appears to be actively releasing new content.
- How can I pitch a guest for the podcast?
- The channel's description provides a business inquiry email which can be used for contact purposes.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on the 'Banda Podcast' YouTube channel.
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