StoryTime Podcast
A top Indian YouTuber talks with fellow creators and friends about their personal journeys, from professional struggles to paranormal encounters.
True Story Bro! is a Spotify-exclusive podcast where host Nischay Malhan (Triggered Insaan) has informal, friendly chats with other online personalities. The conversations are deeply personal, covering topics like the guest's career origins, personal struggles like obesity, and even supernatural experiences. It should be noted that the 'StoryTime Podcast' YouTube channel appears to be an unofficial aggregator that re-uploads episodes from this and other podcasts, and is not the original creator.
“The host's primary technique is to build rapport by sharing his own detailed and often vulnerable stories first, creating a comfortable space for the guest to open up. [72ASXxo6cSQ, JkLkbIrIgeI] This self-deprecating and friendly approach makes the interviews feel less like formal Q&As and more like genuine, lighthearted chats between peers. [JkLkbIrIgeI]”
Who hosts this show
Hosted by Nischay Malhan, the popular Indian YouTuber known as Triggered Insaan, this podcast features long-form, casual conversations. Malhan, who has a B.Tech degree from IIIT Delhi, transitioned from engineering to a full-time content creator, becoming known for his commentary, roast, and gaming videos. The podcast extends his online personality into a more personal, interview-based format.
Credentials & credits
- YouTuber & Content Creator
- B.Tech, Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi
- National Gaming Creator award recipient (2024)
Other ventures
- Triggered Insaan (main YouTube channel)
- Live Insaan (gaming YouTube channel)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- India
- Region
- india
When new episodes drop
- 01Struggles with Obesity |True Story Bro! with Triggered Insaan |EP=16Mar 9, 2024 · 31 min
- 02Khooni Monday ki Sabse Scary Story |True Story Bro! with Triggered Insaan |EP=15Feb 20, 2024 · 30 min
- 03Yakshini |Hindi Horror Stories |The Horror Show |EP=19Jan 7, 2024 · 9 min
- 04Monkey Man |Hindi Horror Stories |The Horror Show |EP=18Jan 6, 2024 · 9 min
- 05Phataake Baaki Hai |The Mythpat Podcast |EP=13Jan 2, 2024 · 26 min
- 06Main Mama Bann Gaya!! |True Story Bro! with Triggered Insaan |EP=14Dec 28, 2023 · 25 min
- 07GamerFleet |The Mythpat Podcast |EP=12Dec 26, 2023 · 29 min
- 08Scary Women in School |Hindi Horror Stories |The Horror Show |EP=17Dec 18, 2023 · 7 min
Notable episodes
- 01Struggles with Obesity |True Story Bro! with Triggered Insaan |EP=16
The host and his guest have a deeply personal and vulnerable conversation about their shared experiences with obesity, societal judgment, and extreme dieting.
- 02Khooni Monday ki Sabse Scary Story |True Story Bro! with Triggered Insaan |EP=15
The host interviews a fellow horror creator, and they share personal paranormal stories, including unsettling experiences at the same haunted location in Delhi.
What you'll be asked on this show
Nischay opens his interviews with a friendly, often humorous remark that praises the guest's journey, sometimes jokingly framing the podcast appearance as a career milestone for them. [JkLkbIrIgeI] He builds deep rapport by frequently sharing his own detailed, personal anecdotes that mirror the guest's experiences, whether it's struggles with weight loss or visiting a haunted location. [72ASXxo6cSQ, JkLkbIrIgeI] Rather than pushing back, he probes deeper by asking for specific personal stories, such as "Have you personally had a horror incident?" [JkLkbIrIgeI] This method of leading with vulnerability and shared experience makes his interview style recognizable and distinct.
The podcast is highly conversational and informal, often feeling like a chat between two friends. [72ASXxo6cSQ] Nischay Malhan leads by sharing his own personal stories to encourage guests to reciprocate, maintaining a light, comedic tone even when discussing serious topics like personal trauma or paranormal events. [JkLkbIrIgeI] The show's branding includes an intro with the line "I'm telling you, don't trigger him." [JkLkbIrIgeI]
Questions the host keeps coming back to
10 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
1- Q.01
“After all your hard work, did you ever think you'd finally get to be on my podcast?”
A humorous opening he uses to simultaneously praise a guest's success and playfully establish his own status.
personal
6- Q.01
“Have you ever faced any struggles in life because of [topic, e.g., obesity]?”
This question introduces the main, often serious, theme of the episode after some initial light conversation.
- Q.02
“Have you personally had a [e.g., horror] incident?”
He asks this to shift the conversation from general topics to the guest's direct personal experiences.
- Q.03
“Has anyone ever judged you because of your [e.g., weight]?”
A follow-up question used to probe the social and emotional impact of a guest's struggle.
- Q.04
“Did you ever face any health issues because of your [struggle]?”
This explores the physical consequences of a personal challenge the guest has shared.
- Q.05
“What's the most haunted place in [city] you've visited?”
He asks this to tap into a guest's specific expertise, positioning them as a knowledgeable source.
- Q.06
“What's your favorite ghost type?”
A lighthearted, game-inspired question used to break tension, even during a serious topic like horror.
process
1- Q.01
“Are the stories on your channel true, or did you make them up?”
Asked to creator guests to understand the authenticity and process behind their content.
mindset
1- Q.01
“Do you believe in the evil eye ('nazar lagna')?”
This question explores a guest's personal beliefs regarding common superstitions or cultural concepts.
future
1- Q.01
“When are we doing our next collab?”
Asked towards the end of the conversation to discuss future professional plans with fellow creators.
Signature segments
- · Podcast Title: 'True Story Bro! with Triggered Insaan'
- · Intro music with 'Don't trigger him' sample
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically fellow Indian YouTubers and content creators, often those with whom the host has a pre-existing friendship or professional relationship. [JkLkbIrIgeI, 72ASXxo6cSQ]
- Pallavon Struggles with Obesity |True Story Bro! with Triggered Insaan |EP=16
- Divay Agarwal (Khooni Monday)on Khooni Monday ki Sabse Scary Story |True Story Bro! with Triggered Insaan |EP=15
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is a Spotify Original. The YouTube channel where these episodes were found is an unofficial re-uploader and not the rights holder.
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.
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People also ask
- Who is the host of the podcast?
- The host of 'True Story Bro!' is Nischay Malhan, a popular Indian YouTuber better known as Triggered Insaan.
- What is the 'StoryTime Podcast' YouTube channel?
- This YouTube channel is not the official source. It appears to be an unofficial account that re-uploads episodes from various Spotify podcasts, including 'True Story Bro! with Triggered Insaan' and 'The Horror Show'.
- What is the podcast's format?
- It is a long-form, informal interview show where Nischay Malhan has casual, personal conversations with guests, who are typically other content creators. [72ASXxo6cSQ, JkLkbIrIgeI]
- Where can I listen to the official podcast?
- 'True Story Bro! with Triggered Insaan' is a Spotify Original and its official episodes can be found on the Spotify platform.
- Is this podcast still running?
- The unofficial YouTube channel re-uploading the content has been dormant since early 2024. The status of new episodes on Spotify would need to be checked on the platform itself.
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- [01]Nischay Malhan Biography - Hamariweb.comhamariweb.com
- [02]Nischay Malhan - Wikitiawikitia.com
- [03]Nischay Malhan (Triggered Insaan): IIT Grad to YouTube Icon - LifeBiolifebio.in
- [04]Triggered Insaan - Famous Birthdaysfamousbirthdays.com
- [05]Triggered Insaan's YouTube Channelyoutube.com
- [06]Khooni Monday's Divay Agarwal on India's Horror Stories - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
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