For this episode the Vele crew discuss the trial of Johnny Depp VS Amber Heard and how maybe we as a society were quick to judge and how social media can affect the outcome of trials like this one.
In this episode we discuss the Thor Love and Thunder and the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, what we expect from it and where may it be going. We then move on to discuss the recent mishap with an EV battery and how it will affect the EV industry in India.
With the dominance of streaming platforms we discuss if the theater experience is still relevant in these time, we then move on to discussing Elon making an offer to buy twitter and what it may lead to and finally provide our highly analytical insights in the world of sports.
This weeks episode featured an insightful discussion with Amrit and Arnav focusing on Elon Musk's buying his way into twitter and why people hate the stock market. They then revert back to the usual topic of sports to discuss why are the Lakers so bad.
In this episode we talk about the hot topic everyone has been talking about the world cup, electric vehicles. Oh and also apparently something small happened at the Oscars...
The Vele return to podcasting after a long hiatus with a lot of energy and a lot of topics to talk about.
The Vele return with a special first take on the fourth installment of the Matrix franchise. Helmed by Lana Wachowski, the movie sees the introduction of Priyanka Chopra, alongside the recurring cast of Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Jada Pinkett Smith. Set for release on December 22 digitally, we share our immediate reaction to the trailer that was released a few hours ago. More specialized content is on the way, as the Vele make a full-fledged return by this weekend!
This week we have a sports philosophy special as we debate the merits and demerits of superstar athletes forming superteams. This stems from Giannis Antetekoumpo winning his first NBA title and claiming he did it the ‘hard way. We discuss why he commented, the implication of certain victories meaning more than others, and the narratives players decide for their legacies (08:43). We also deliberate on the opening of India’s medal tally at the Tokyo Olympics via weightlifting sensation Mirabai Chanu (0:00). Finally we ended the show with football and NBA transfer talk (52:50). This week’s episode is a subjective take on how each of us individually rates a championship and if our standards waver when we are faced with the actions of our own teams.
This week we have a complete episode dedicated to an exciting yet thought provoking EURO 2020. As the tournament ended, Italy were crowned champions at Wembley, much to the chagrin of English fans (5:45). We discuss the racist abuse suffered by young black players after the game, and talk about the post game violence as well (18:45). We also talk about Italy's campaign and Gareth Southgate's technical and philosophical approach to football. As the Euros had many controversial moments related to the Video Assistant Referee, we discuss how VAR is affecting the flow of the game (48:47). How does football deal with stoppages and questionable decisions in the era of social media and instant replays? This and a lot more in this EURO 2020 special!
In this episode of the Vele podcast, the crew share their own personal horror stories they experienced and discussed their embarrassing moments of being scared (04:45). We then move onto talk about our own gaming history, which actually proved to be a great journey down memory lane as the crew remember the games they grew up with (38:22). A funny episode for sure, don't miss it!
Another week, another episode with the Vele crew! For this episode the crew decide to talk about bitcoin. With El Salvador becoming the first country in the world to classify bitcoin as a legal currency, we thought it was about time we wrapped our heads around what it is and how it works. A very enlightening discussion (04:26). We then moved on to discuss India's focus on electric vehicles, due to the recent announcement of the extension of the second phase of the FAME scheme. In this discussion Kevin educates us on the growing market of EV in India and provides some great information for those looking into these vehicles (34:22). Finally we end the podcast on what we all have recently been watching (55:04). A very informative episode, give it a listen!
In this episode the Vele crew discuss each of their guilty pleasures a lot of funny content in this one ranging from bad movies to cars (02:41). From there we went on to talk about things that were considered impossible but in time became part of our lives, join us in this trip down memory lane where we talk about floppy disks, DVDs etc (29:36). Finally we ended the podcast on sports (the topic we love to talk about), here we talked about the teams or people that didn't get the recognition they deserved in their time (48:31). Give it a listen!
This week we explore a particularly dull week in sports. The Euro Cup begins and is getting somewhat interesting because France and Hungary played out a rivetting 1-1 draw, we give our picks one who will win and more (03:45). Also, Cristiano Ronaldo causes a 4 billion fall in Coca Cola's shares by putting away a few bottles at a EURO 2020 press meet. Not to be left behind, Paul Pogba responded by trashing on Heineken. Are woke athletes the need of the hour or do we support the pain felt by multinational companies (23:49)? Meanwhile, we hope for torrential downpour in England as India struggle in their World Test Championship final against New Zealand (35:23). More such cogent insight awaits you this week on the Vele Podcast!
This week we try avoiding sports but end up being dragged into it anyway. Logan Paul and Floyd Mayweather Jr played out one of the most boring hug-fests in boxing history. But, they made a ton of money and that justifies any and every decision made. Ollie Robinson had a terrific test debut, but racial tweets from 2013 led to an indefinite suspension. How do we judge athletes for comments from the past, and will we evolve positively with social media as we get used to it with time (10:43)? We then discuss the non-raging controversy of Roger Federer withdrawing from the French Open. Does this decision set a good precedent or do such athletes devalue the entire tournament (25:08)? We provide a spoiler-free and in-depth review of the second season of Family Man, as we debate the pros and cons of Manoj Bajpayee's latest installment (37:52) SPOILERS - (45:18). We round things off with a discussion on the first episode of Tom Hiddlestone's Loki (58:16) SPOILERS - (1:05:11). We also offer our prayers and wishes for Christian Eriksen, who was hospitalized while we were recording the episode.
In this episode, we recap a polarising week in the world of sports. Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open, raising a hell storm on the issue of mental health in sports and the intrusive role of modern media in the lives of athletes (09:58). We discuss Juhi Chawla’s petition on 5G services being stopped until the public was utterly aware of the downsides of the same. Is this anti-reform or eco-friendly(33:13)? We also discuss the majority of opinion polls from Japan, citing the citizens' need for a postponement or cancellation of the Olympics. Are the games even relevant in this day and age (47:04)? We also mention Chelsea stealing the champions league from Manchester City (1:03:24).
This week, the Indian Government went head to head with global tech behemoths like Facebook, Twitter, and Whatsapp. The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 or Data Privacy rules, have caused a major legal and moral stir in the country. The traceability feature of the guidelines have raised the crucial question of Right to Privacy, and to what extent does the government get to interfere in the personal thoughts of its citizen (06:20). We also discuss how the Trump cocktail or Antibody cocktail 'Regeneron', is an effective new weapon for private individuals to try (39:27). We discuss Amazon's takeover of MGM and the catalog they inherit (49:34), along with the popular Friends TV show Reunion (58:23).
This week we begin with condolences for the casualties caused by Cyclone Tauktae and Yaas. We then drift into a sport fuelled first-half, discussing the various storylines that dominate the NBA Playoffs. As we revisit our picks, we find ourselves doubting the Clippers already, with Luka Doncic and the Mavericks appearing on track to avenge last year's defeat. Will the Lakers stumble, and a new champion rise, as the Bucks appear to have gone beyond their Heat-shaped mental block (07:47). We then discuss Harry Kane’s future, as the England captain is said to be on the transfer block this season (21:35). This is followed by a shallow and ridiculous discussion on the Pentagon releasing footage of UFOs. Are the aliens truly here, And other pertinent questions are blatantly ignored in our conversation (36:41). We end the episode with an in-depth review of Marvel’s Eternals and Salman Khan’s Radhe (52:57).
This week we discuss some spicy Podcast drama. The Joe Budden Podcast breakup got official and ugly, with Rory and Mal openly spilling Joe Budden's shoddy business practices, two days after his infamous rant on the duo. We discuss what this means for podcasts, how it is to mix friendship and business, and our own experiences with the subject (07:19). We then discuss Floyd Mayweather's much-anticipated return to boxing, albeit in an exhibition bout with Logan Paul. Does this ruin the sport, or is there no harm in an easy payday for combatants?(41:06) We then have a short discussion on the Venom 2 trailer - what is this movie?(57:28) Then we finish things off with a recap of our comical experiences with PUBG's latest Godzilla update (1:05:38).
This week, we get into the Epic Games vs. Apple suit. The makers of popular battle royale Fortnite are suing Apple for their alleged monopoly on all transactions performed in the app store. The ramifications for how this will affect the entire tech space is discussed, as each industry shall await the result for the precedent set in this case (08:22). The NBA finals are here, and we give our predictions for the conference and ultimate champions. The shortened 2021 NBA season has produced many new teams, and we discuss the Nikola Jokic MVP debate, Chris Paul's legacy, and the Lebron James factor (37:16). We round up things with the announcement of Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Over the next few years, some of our favorite superheroes shall return, and we declare which Marvel movie we are most excited for (1:05:08).
India has officially opened vaccination for all adults, and we get into an intense debate on the pros and cons of the same. We also ponder possible solutions for containing the rising COVID-19 numbers in the country (02:26). Then we shift focus to the Champions League, where the semis are upon us, and Pep Guardiola appears to be inching towards the promised land (45:22). We then discuss the Oscars 2021 Nominations, and our lack of knowledge about most releases in a pandemic year (53:09), and a scary Conjuring 3 trailer (01:13:27). All this and much more this week on the Vele Podcast!