Episode 9 - Dostoevsky's White Night

Hey folks, Welcome back to the podcast! This week, the energy in the room is unmatched because my good friends Pietro and Shahrukh are on the mic. After a long time of planning we finally managed to sit down and talk about our "questionable" hot takes. We dive into some fantastic topics and spend a lot of time breaking down the messy, hilarious, and completely relatable side of human interaction. I hope you enjoy!

I’m back! And joined by my friends Theo and Christina for a fun, lively conversation about friendship, culture, and the stories that bring us together. We’re three friends from different backgrounds sharing laughs, honest moments, and a great time behind the mic.

In this special episode, I am joined by my good friend Marta, who traveled all the way from Latvia to help me dissect the dark, obsessive world of Donna Tartt’s The Secret History.We’re stepping onto the snowy, elite campus of Hampden College to explore the lives of six Ancient Greek students who took their studies a little too literally. From the 'divine madness' of a ritual gone wrong in the Vermont woods to the cold-blooded murder of one of their own, we’re breaking down the 'why-dunnit' of the century.Grab a glass of grappa (or just a coffee), put on your favorite wool coat, and join us as we explore why this 30-year-old 'Secret History' is still haunting us today.

It’s been 3 weeks since I have spoken or recorded anything because of one reason (which I talk about in this episode), I talk about priorities and breaks and my future plans. I am excited to come back and record something and to get back to reading. Email - [email protected] out my profile on Goodreads! - https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/118434941

In this episode, I am joined again with my dear friend Milan. We dive deep into The Final Empire, the first book in Brandon Sanderson’s legendary Mistborn series. Join us as we explore the world of Allomancy, the rise of Vin and Kelsier, and the brilliant worldbuilding that has made Sanderson one of the most celebrated fantasy authors of our time.We’ll unpack major themes, character arcs, and the unique magic system that sets Mistborn apart. Whether you’re reading it for the first time or revisiting the story, this discussion is packed with insights, theories, and a few friendly debates along the way.Email - [email protected] - https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/118434941-dhanesh-shah

Welcome to Episode 10! This week, I’m joined by two amazing friends, Alex and Milan. Both of them come from multicultural backgrounds, which makes for some truly unique perspectives and plenty of hot takes. Expect laughs, debates, and stories you won’t hear anywhere else.Email - [email protected] - https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/118434941-dhanesh-shah

This week, I talk about my struggles of going to the gym and my newly found favorite sad book - Dostoevsky's White Night. Announcements for a new surprise for my listeners for next week. So subscribe, follow and keep an eye out for the next episode. If you have a book recommendation for me - please reach out to me on my email. Email- [email protected] - https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/118434941-dhanesh-shah

Hey folks, Hope you are having an awesome week. In this episode, I talk about my week, we reply to a comment we got on our previous episode and talk about my classics phase and what I am going to be reading and talking about in the upcoming few weeks. Hope you enjoy and have a good rest of your week! Email - [email protected] Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/118434941-dhanesh-shah

This week I’ve got two absolute menaces on the pod — my friends Tobiáš and Angel. We roast each other, drop some very questionable hot takes, play games that definitely should not be played in public, and try improv storytelling that goes completely off the rails. It’s messy, unfiltered, and way too much fun. Basically: don’t expect wisdom, expect chaos. Email - [email protected]

This week’s episode starts off a little different — I spent two days at Milan’s cottage in the countryside, and I want to share what that quiet reset felt like before we dive into the main topic. I had originally planned to record with Angel and Tobias, but thanks to a delayed train we had to reschedule — that conversation will be out next week. Instead, today’s focus is on Yellowface by R.F. Kuang — a sharp, satirical novel about jealousy, race, cultural appropriation, and the publishing industry. In this episode, I unpack the plot, the messy brilliance of its characters, the themes that stood out to me, and the bigger questions it raises about who gets to tell which stories. Expect reflections on envy, ambition, social media, and the way literature holds up a mirror to our world. Email - [email protected]