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Filmed at WiseCast Studios

Don't Talk Back

Hosted by Indian Link

Spotify
27Episodes
25 minAvg Episode
2024Running Since
EnglishLanguage

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The Story

Two Sydney-based, Indian-origin Gen Z-ers, Khushee Gupta and Renesh Krishnan, sit down to chat on Don't Talk Back. The conversations turn on growing up Indian in Australia, desi parents and more. The title is a bit of a wink, don't talk back, just listen. It's aimed at younger Indian-Australians who'll see themselves in it, though anyone curious about that upbringing will find a way in.

Since its first episode in June 2024, the pair have published 27 episodes, roughly 11 hours all up, and they hold a weekly rhythm. Most episodes run about 25 minutes, with some as short as 15 and others closer to 40. Recent instalments have pulled guests into the room, among them Ananya Thirumalai, Ruhani Dhillon, Kashif Harrison, Simran Gulati and Kabir Singh. You can listen on Spotify.

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Recent Episodes

01DTB EP 27 | Khushee Gupta | Renesh Krishnan15 Dec 202417 min
02Don't Talk Back EP 26 | Khushee Gupta | Ananya Thirumalai08 Dec 202431 min
03Don't Talk Back EP 25 | Ruhani Dhillon | Khushee Gupta | Renesh Krishnan01 Dec 202442 min
04Don't Talk Back EP 24 | Kashif Harrison |Khushee Gupta | Renesh Krishnan24 Nov 202438 min
05Don't Talk Back EP 23 | Simran Gulati | Khushee Gupta | Renesh Krishnan18 Nov 202437 min
06Don't Talk Back EP 22 | Kabir Singh | Khushee Gupta | Renesh Krishnan10 Nov 202437 min
07Don't Talk Back EP 21 | Khushee Gupta | Ananya Thirumalai03 Nov 202440 min
08Don't Talk Back EP 20 | Khushee Gupta | Renesh Krishnan28 Oct 202436 min
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WiseCast studio set in Woolloomooloo, Sydney

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Filmed at WiseCast Studios

Episodes of Don't Talk Back have been filmed at WiseCast Studios, Suite 203, 120 Bourke Street, Woolloomooloo, in the heart of Sydney. Two studios, five sets, engineered sound and broadcast-grade cameras, with a production team that handles everything from record to release.

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Don't Talk Back FAQs

What is Don't Talk Back about?
Don't Talk Back is a conversational podcast from two Sydney-based, Indian-origin Gen Z-ers who sit down to chat about growing up Indian in Australia, desi parents and more. As the show's own tagline puts it: don't talk back, just listen. Episodes are unscripted chats rather than formal interviews, often with a guest joining the two regulars.
Who hosts Don't Talk Back?
The show comes from Indian Link and is fronted by Khushee Gupta and Renesh Krishnan, both Sydney-based and of Indian origin. The pair describe themselves as Gen Z-ers trading stories about the Indian-Australian experience, and they appear together across the show's recent episodes.
Where is Don't Talk Back recorded?
Episodes of Don't Talk Back have been filmed at WiseCast Studios, Suite 203, 120 Bourke Street, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011, in Sydney. WiseCast runs two studios with five sets and an in-house production team, which handles the filming side so the hosts can focus on the conversation.
Where can I listen to Don't Talk Back?
The show is available on Spotify, where you can find the full run of episodes. There's no official website for the podcast, so Spotify is the place to go for new and past episodes.
How often do new episodes come out?
Recent episodes have been landing weekly. The show has kept a steady rhythm since it started, so there's a fresh conversation to catch most weeks.
How long is a typical episode?
Episodes average around 25 minutes, with most falling somewhere between 15 and 40 minutes. That makes it an easy listen on a commute without the conversations feeling rushed.
How many episodes are there?
There are 27 published episodes, adding up to about 11 hours of listening. The show has been running since 2024, with the first episode released in June that year, so there's a decent back catalogue to work through between new releases.
Does the show have guests?
Yes, recent episodes have featured guests alongside Khushee and Renesh, including Ananya Thirumalai, Ruhani Dhillon, Kashif Harrison, Simran Gulati and Kabir Singh. Guests typically join the two hosts for the episode's conversation rather than a one-on-one interview format.

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