this is not a podcast
Hosted by Sharan Nair
Four friends from Kochi, India, have unfiltered, meandering conversations about their lives, pop culture, and current events.
This is a video podcast that feels like eavesdropping on a group of longtime friends hanging out. The four hosts hold a roundtable discussion, riffing on sports, celebrity fandom, personal anecdotes, and internet trends with plenty of inside jokes and friendly roasting. While primarily a co-hosted chat, they occasionally bring on guests, typically local entrepreneurs or friends they admire, maintaining the same informal, conversational dynamic.
“The podcast's key distinction is the chemistry and history between the hosts; their constant teasing and roasting of each other creates a dynamic that feels authentic and lived-in. Its specific Kochi-based perspective on global pop culture, sports, and the creator economy sets it apart from similar shows based in Mumbai or Delhi.”
Who hosts this show
Hosted by a rotating group of friends including Sharan Nair, Aryan Nair, Fahim Rasheed, and Shyamolie Parikh, "this is not a podcast" is a video podcast where the hosts share unsolicited opinions on everything from their personal lives to global events. The show is presented as a casual chat, intended for listeners who want to fill silences or feel like they're part of a friend group's conversation. Based in Kochi, the discussions often reflect their specific cultural context and experiences.
Credentials & credits
- Sharan Nair: Content Creator, Creative Partner at Whoppl
- Shyamolie Parikh: Content Creator, Creative Partner at Whoppl, Brand Consultant
- Fahim Rasheed: Medical Student
- Aryan Nair (Arenavitch): Content Creator
- Gayathri (Gayu): Content Creator
Other ventures
- Sharan Nair's personal YouTube channel & vlogs
- Shyamolie Parikh's Instagram content and merchandise on Frankly Wearing
- Aryan Nair's (Arenavitch) Instagram content
- Sharan Nair and Shyamolie Parikh are Creative Partners at Whoppl, a content-to-commerce agency
When new episodes drop
- 01ARE WE BACK?Jan 25, 2026 · 35 min
- 02WHAT IT REALLY TAKES TO RUN A COFFEE SHOP (FROM A FOUNDER WHO'S DONE IT) - #84Jul 10, 2025 · 1h 28m
- 03SURPRISING OUR FRIEND WITH HER CELEBRITY CRUSH - #83Jun 25, 2025 · 1h 11m
- 04STAMPEDE, MADNESS & VICTORY – THE DAY RCB TOOK OVER IPL! - #82Jun 18, 2025 · 53 min
- 05HOW TO BECOME A CONTENT CREATOR IN 2025 (THE HACK) - #81Jun 8, 2025 · 1h 22m
- 06WHY INDIAN PARENTS RAISE KIDS DIFFERENTLY THAN WESTERN PARENTS - #80May 18, 2025 · 51 min
- 07THE BEST WAY TO DEAL WITH HATE. - #79May 8, 2025 · 43 min
- 08TIKTOK HAS RUINED LUXURY BAGS FOREVER - #78Apr 22, 2025 · 1h 18m
Notable episodes
- 01WHAT IT REALLY TAKES TO RUN A COFFEE SHOP (FROM A FOUNDER WHO'S DONE IT) - #84
A rare guest episode that provides a grounded look into local entrepreneurship, framed by the hosts' personal admiration for the guest's business.
- 02SURPRISING OUR FRIEND WITH HER CELEBRITY CRUSH - #83
This episode perfectly showcases the podcast's core strength: the personal chemistry and elaborate inside jokes between the hosts.
- 03STAMPEDE, MADNESS & VICTORY – THE DAY RCB TOOK OVER IPL! - #82
Demonstrates how the group discusses serious current events (like a deadly stampede) alongside passionate sports fandom and pop culture debates.
What you'll be asked on this show
The show is not a dedicated interview podcast; most episodes are guest-free chats between the co-hosts. On the rare occasion a guest is featured, the format remains a conversational group discussion rather than a structured one-on-one interview. Multiple hosts ask questions based on their personal friendship and admiration for the guest, leading to an informal exploration of their story and ideas.
The format is a casual, multi-host roundtable discussion, not a formal interview show. Conversations flow organically, often driven by personal stories, humorous debates, and frequent, friendly interruptions. The show is recorded on video and has a distinct visual identity with recurring title and end cards like "this is not a podcast" and "finito".
Questions Sharan Nair keeps coming back to
8 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when Sharan Nair reaches for it.
business
1- Q.01
“How do you feel about people who sit in coffee shops all day with just one coffee?”
This question was posed to a cafe owner guest to get his business perspective on a common customer behavior.
origin
1- Q.01
“Can you tell us about your journey to starting your business?”
Asked early on to establish the guest's personal and professional backstory.
mindset
1- Q.01
“Do you believe the customer is always king?”
This question challenges a common business cliché to understand the guest's core philosophy.
advice
1- Q.01
“What's the worst advice you've received while building your business?”
Used to surface common industry misconceptions and highlight the guest's contrarian thinking.
craft
1- Q.01
“Will you ever add something to your menu just because it's a trend?”
This explores the guest's commitment to his craft versus chasing fleeting market trends.
personal
1- Q.01
“Did you have days when you wanted to give up?”
A question to probe the emotional and personal struggles of the entrepreneurial journey.
controversy
2- Q.01
“How do you justify the high price of your products?”
Posed as a direct, almost confrontational question to address potential customer criticism head-on.
- Q.02
“What are your thoughts on food bloggers?”
This question invites the guest to critique an adjacent industry that directly impacts his business.
Signature segments
- · "this is not a podcast" title card
- · "finito" end card
- · "Coming up..." teaser at the beginning of episodes
- · Frequent roasting and teasing among hosts
- · Discussions rooted in their lives in Kochi
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are infrequent and typically friends of the hosts or local entrepreneurs from the Kochi area whom they personally know and admire. The one guest appearance in the evidence was the owner of a cafe the hosts frequent, indicating a preference for personal connections over celebrity bookings.
- Ayazon WHAT IT REALLY TAKES TO RUN A COFFEE SHOP (FROM A FOUNDER WHO'S DONE IT) - #84
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Sponsorship appears minimal and integrated naturally. In one instance, a host wore and mentioned a clothing brand, suggesting potential for host-read ads or brand collaborations based on personal relationships rather than programmatic ad breaks.
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 are the hosts of the podcast?
- The podcast is hosted by a group of friends, primarily led by Sharan Nair, with a rotating cast that includes Shyamolie Parikh, Aryan Nair (Arenavitch), Gayathri (Gayu), and Fahim Rasheed.
- What is the format of the show?
- It's a casual, multi-host video podcast focused on roundtable discussions. Most episodes are guest-free chats about personal lives, pop culture, and current events.
- Is this an interview podcast?
- No, it is primarily a co-hosted chat show. While they occasionally have guests, it is not the main format, and the interviews are informal group conversations.
- Is the podcast still active?
- The podcast's activity appears to be inconsistent. While a new episode was posted in early 2026, there was a six-month gap prior to that, and the channel is marked as having monthly but stale activity.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available as video episodes on their YouTube channel, "this is not a podcast".
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Sources & how this page was built
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- [01]this is not a podcast - YouTubeyoutube.com
- [02]Whoppl onboards Sharan Nair and Shyamolie Parikh as creative partners - BrandEquitybrandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com
- [03]Gen Z is turning to video podcasts for friendship feels - The Nod Magthenodmag.com
- [04]Shyamolie Parikh - Creator - Frankly Wearingfranklywearing.com
- [05]Shyamolie (shyamolie.parikh) | Instagram Influencer in Ernakulam, India - Socialveinssocialveins.com
- [06]Aryan D. Nair (arenavitch) | Instagram Influencer in Wiesbaden, Germany - Socialveinssocialveins.com
- [07]OUR EXPERIENCE WITH SCHOOL AND EXAM PRESSURE - #36youtube.com
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