Sinopsis
A weekly podcast from India that is not about Science, Pop Culture, Technology, Sport, News, Sociology, or the Internet and yet, all at once it is.
Episodios
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170: Hygiene divorce, Entrance test cheating, Wedding photographer
05/10/2021 Duración: 36minA man in Uttar Pradesh is seeking a divorce because his wife doesn’t bathe regularly. The lads jump in and wash the couple’s dirty linen in public, so to speak. Followed by this ingenious way of cheating an entrance test - A bluetooth earpiece combined with a makeshift mobile phone embedded inside a pair of slippers. And lastly, the story of a wedding photographer who deleted all the pictures because she was denied a break to eat. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – hello@farfromfact.in + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact
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169: Bad haircut lawsuit, Spanish parrot, Sari-wearing restaurant-guest
28/09/2021 Duración: 32minA sari-clad woman was supposedly denied entry into a Delhi restaurant for wearing a sari. Catch the lads, as they get to the bottom of this juicy page-turner. But first, the story of a customer who got Rs. 2 Crore in settlement for a bad haircut, followed by an English parrot who came back after 4 years, speaking in Spanish. Yes habla Español! + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – hello@farfromfact.in + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact
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168: Exam hall legs, Crying-baby seats, Memento e-auction
21/09/2021 Duración: 40minA Japanese Airline has caught the headlines for innovative thinking. The seat map of the airline tells you where babies are seated so passengers who don’t want a cranky baby around them, can avoid the seats around them. Meanwhile, an e-auction of mementoes received by the PM is underway, and lads are busy making value-adds to this noble activity. But first, the story of the Assam girl who was stopped from appearing for an exam, because she was wearing shorts. Eeeks. E-auction website link + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – hello@farfromfact.in + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact
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167: Weight-loss divorce, Prankster mom, Mask Marshal
14/09/2021 Duración: 41minA Covid-19 mask marshal in Mumbai made headlines when he jumped on the bonnet of a car to nab a driver who wasn’t wearing a mask. The lads try to get the bottom of this heroic act in the line of duty. But first the story of a Tik-Tok mom who pranks her kids to entertain her followers. And the story of a man who was granted divorce on the basis of his weight loss. Full family drama! Here's a link to the video of the mask marshal trying to hang on to the car's bonnet. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – hello@farfromfact.in + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact
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166: Chinese gaming rules, Police station fire, New honk sounds
07/09/2021 Duración: 40minIt’s raining jokes from the Ministry of Road transport. The idea being proposed, is to change the sounds of vehicle horns to the sounds of instruments like tabla, sitar, flute and other soothing instruments. Catch the lads as they bite into this juicy bit of inspired law-making. But first, China - where the government is trying to regulate video game hours among children. Followed by the story of a young man in Gujarat who set fire to a police station, all to escape, having to live with his wife. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – hello@farfromfact.in + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact
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165: Creative contraceptive, Chimpanzee affair, Wedding no-show invoice
31/08/2021 Duración: 33minA Chicago couple gets back at guests who pulled a no-show at their wedding reception. The errant guests were slapped with an invoice of $240 per couple. While the lads chew on that expensive meal, consider this - A woman gets banned from a zoo in Antwerp. Why, you ask? Because she claims she had an affair with a chimpanzee. But first the story of a couple that got too creative, when they couldn’t find a condom. Listener discretion is advised. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – hello@farfromfact.in + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact
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164: Kids’ vaccine trials, BJP horse painting, Sea snakes mating
24/08/2021 Duración: 38minCovid-19 trials for kids aged 12-18 are underway, however the hospitals are having trouble find volunteers. Lucky for them, the lads have heard about the problem. Next up is the case of sea snakes trying to mate with scientists in Australia, thinking they are female sea snakes. But first the political / animal rights story form Indore, where party workers painted a horse in BJP colours. Horse trading out, horse painting in? Disclaimer: Animals were harmed in the making of this story. Hence, the ruckus. Helpline numbers for Covid-19 Trials 022-23027205 and 022-23027204 + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – hello@farfromfact.in + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact
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163: Home CCTVs, Cop ‘kidnap’, Failed bank robber
17/08/2021 Duración: 31minA 76-year old bank robber is denied his loot, because the cashier could not read his ransom note. And you thought handwriting didn’t matter! Next, the lads must speculate about the ‘kidnapping’ of a cop by 3 drunk guys. But first the story of a large corporation that wants to install CCTVs in the homes of call centre employees. Press 1 for agree, 2 for no agree. Link to bank robber's band handwriting ransom note - + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – hello@farfromfact.in + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact
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162: Time traveller, Mangal sutra murder, Drunk passenger
10/08/2021 Duración: 33minCatch the lads go 3000 years into the future with a self-professed time traveller, and land back in Bhiwandi to unravel the contract murder of a man. Arranged by his wife - By selling her Mangal sutra. That’s right, this episode packs in plenty of drama. And lastly the story of a drunk American passenger who misbehaved on a domestic flight. All in all, just another week in the history of humans. Episode artwork - Picture of submerged city of Los Angeles, supposedly from the year 5000. Time traveller video link Drunk passenger link + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – hello@farfromfact.in + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact
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161: Indonesian marriage, K-Pop ban, No kissing zone
03/08/2021 Duración: 35minIt’s controversy galore this episode - A Mumbai building has created a ‘No Kissing zone’ outside the property. Youth cry foul, but the building sticks to its guns. Meanwhile in North Korea, Kim Jong-Un bans all South Korean entertainment and labels it a ‘vicious cancer.’ But first the lads must navigate the bizarre story of an Indonesian man who married his fiancée and his ex-girlfriend at the same ceremony. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – hello@farfromfact.in + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact
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160: Polish swim team, Golden toilet, 21-toed tortoise
27/07/2021 Duración: 35minHere’s a globetrotting episode for all you homesick quarantinos! The lads start with Poland, go to Japan with the Polish swim team, promptly make their way to Russia to split hairs over the golden toilet. And lastly a good old-fashioned dowry story from India. Or is it a story about silly superstitions? There’s only one way to find out! + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – hello@farfromfact.in + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact
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159: Netlfix execs, Chinese man coma, MNS V. Bachchan
20/07/2021 Duración: 37minThis episode takes us from California to China and back to India. Mumbai to be specific. In front of Amitabh Bachchan’s house to be even more specific. Catch the lads as they navigate office gossip at the highest level, a Chinese man pretending to be in a coma to avoid interrogation, and lastly the road widening in front of Mr. Bachchan’s house. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – hello@farfromfact.in + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact
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158: Drunk buffaloes, Delhi driving test, Swiggy Coke MRP
13/07/2021 Duración: 31minThe lads go from drunk cattle to poor driving to a fascinating story on GST. That’s right GST can be fascinating. Catch them as they cover the story of inebriated bovine in the land of the Mahatma. Wonder how they got their hands on it? Don’t, they don’t have hands. Tight story this, no pun. And lastly, the piece about Swiggy charging more than MRP on Coke. But first, the story about Delhi deciding to do away with driving tests completely. Refer to episode artwork, the lads are very concerned. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – hello@farfromfact.in + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact
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157: iPhone game, Dental slim, Footwear thief
06/07/2021 Duración: 39minKid on an iPhone game racks up a bill of Rs. 1.33 lakh on this dad’s card. Nothing for the lads to solve here, so they quickly have a good laugh at it and move on to greener pastures. Next up is the dental slim magnetic lock that forces your mouth shut, in a attempt to make you eat less. Lastly, the story of footwear thieves in Mumbai who are stealing from apartment complexes. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – hello@farfromfact.in + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact
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156: Snitching girlfriend, Neighbour’s tree, Tour de France crash
29/06/2021 Duración: 34minA guy breaks up with his girlfriend and she tells his boss about his cheating ways at work. Meanwhile in the UK it’s not all hunky dory between an Englishman and his Indian-origin neighbour. Pigeon shit hits the fan so to speak, when the neighbour chops down one half of the tree because they didn’t want to deal with the bird poop. Lastly, the big story of this week, the Tour de France crash that saw dozens of cyclists come tumbling down. The cause? One over-zealous fan. Enjoy the episode. Also, the lads want you to watch this Tour de France fiasco video
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155: Garbage contractor, Brick-throwing dog, Miyazaki mangoes
22/06/2021 Duración: 36minA government official takes the law in his hands by meting out justice on the streets by dumping garbage on a contractor for having caused water-logging in parts of a Mumbai suburb. The lads put on their ethical and judicial capes to find the best way to out. Meanwhile, in the UK, a man trains his dog to throw bricks at uninvited visitors, and lastly a couple in Madhya Pradesh grow a variety of mangoes that fetch Rs. 2.7 Lakh a kilo. And you thought mango season was over! Insert evil laughter. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – hello@farfromfact.in + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact
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154: ‘Missing’ Kerala woman, Mice sperm, Towed scooter
15/06/2021 Duración: 45minCatch the lads go from Kerala to the International Space Station and land back on earth somewhere in the UK. This week they try to make sense of a couple who eloped 11 years ago in Kerala, but literally just moved next door. Followed by the story of mice sperm that was sent into space and the impact this has on the future of humanity. Lastly, the ridiculous waste of taxpayer money in the form of a tow-truck. Enjoy! Tiny scooter on large tow-truck image. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – hello@farfromfact.in + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact
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153: CBSE Exams, Invisible art, In-flight wedding
08/06/2021 Duración: 57minThe lads stumble on a piece of invisible art, catch them as they get to the invisible heart of the matter. Followed by the story of a Madurai couple decides to get married on a flight to avoid Covid-related curbs on guest numbers. But first, the talk of the town, cancelled-CBSE exams. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – hello@farfromfact.in + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojohttps://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfactPaypalpaypal.me/farfromfact
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152: Episode 152 - Best of + Bonus Feature Strange Fruit
01/06/2021 Duración: 33minHere’s a best-of selection of the choicest ignorance money can buy. Quick sneak peek at the contents - Self drive Uber E87, Pan masala by drone E93, Drugs in Bollywood E118. Plus a deeply stirring song as a bonus feature. This song was originally composed by Abel Meeropol and recorded by Billy holiday in 1939. Here’s a brand new homage to Strange fruit, by Donn Bhat + Passenger Revelator.Here’s a link to the tip Tok video - https://tinyurl.com/y8ku7xws Here’s a link to Strange Fruit on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVOKCaXJLDA+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – hello@farfromfact.in + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojohttps://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfactPaypalpaypal.me/farfromfact
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151: Bullet train driver, Oxygen hoarders, Gold chain anniversary
25/05/2021 Duración: 39minAn anniversary gift gets a man in trouble with the cops. A devoted husband, it appears, bought his wife a gold necklace that went all the way down to her knees, and the video went viral. Link below. But first a quick fix solution for the menace of black marketeers of oxygen cylinders and the hilarious story of a bullet train driver who was penalised for leaving his cabin for a bathroom break. Here’s the video of the gold necklace https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/mumbai/other/viral-video-a-gold-anniversary-gift-that-brought-the-cops-home/articleshow/82856287.cms + Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – hello@farfromfact.in + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojohttps://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfactPaypalpaypal.me/farfromfact