Hum Desi Podcast
Hosted by Hum Desi
A podcast with two distinct shows: on-location food interviews in a guest's kitchen, and a two-host chat on Indian current events and culture.
This is a dual-format podcast based in Bhopal, India. One half, "Khane Ke Bahane," is a food-centric interview show that literally enters the guest's workspace—be it a cafe kitchen or home—to ground the conversation in the physical act of cooking. The other half, "Uncut Chai," is a classic two-host chat show where the hosts dissect news, culture, and sports with a casual, opinionated lens.
“The "Khane Ke Bahane" segment's format of conducting interviews while the guest cooks is highly distinctive, blending a food show with a personal profile. The channel's split personality, shifting from intimate food stories to broad current events commentary, makes it an unusual and multifaceted offering.”
Who hosts this show
Hum Desi Podcast is a channel that presents two different series. "Khane Ke Bahane" is an on-location interview show hosted by Krish, who visits food entrepreneurs and experts in their own kitchens to discuss their craft, philosophy, and origin stories while they cook. The second series, "Uncut Chai," is a conversational show co-hosted by Piyush Ghosh and Tuhin Sen, offering unfiltered takes on Indian current events, public figures, and pop culture.
Credentials & credits
- Piyush Ghosh: Co-founder, The Optimist Citizen
- Piyush Ghosh: Forbes Asia 30 Under 30
- Piyush Ghosh: Ashoka Youth Venturer
- Tuhin Sen: Co-founder, The Optimist Citizen
- Tuhin Sen: Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia
- Tuhin Sen: MBA, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
Other ventures
- The Optimist Citizen (Piyush Ghosh & Tuhin Sen)
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01Why not Fully Organic recipes? 🤔🌿Jul 25, 2025 · 52s
- 02It’s Not Just What You Eat but It’s WHAT You Eat In! ✨🍽️Jul 22, 2025 · 49s
- 03What is the healthy to Cook Rice & Why Powerboiled Rice is popular? 🍚✨️Jul 19, 2025 · 54s
- 04Why Ghee over Oil? 🧈Jul 17, 2025 · 34s
- 05Why we crave oily food like PAKODE during monsoons. 🌧☔️Jul 16, 2025 · 34s
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- 07
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Notable episodes
- 01The Cafe Diaries: Food, Bumble Matches and Cafe Struggle
This episode is a perfect example of the 'Khane Ke Bahane' format, telling the origin story of a cafe owner, from a small stall to a full cafe, while she cooks in her own kitchen.
- 02Monsoons and Traditional Recipes | Ayurveda meet Science
Features a guest explaining traditional Ayurvedic eating principles for different seasons, showcasing the show's focus on indigenous knowledge and wellness.
- 03India Unfiltered: Cricket, Mallya, Media & the Myth of the Modern Icon
This episode exemplifies the 'Uncut Chai' format, with co-hosts Piyush and Tuhin discussing a wide range of current topics from financial fugitives to hero worship in India.
What you'll be asked on this show
This applies to the "Khane Ke Bahane" segments. The host, Krish, uses the physical context of cooking to structure the interview. He opens with practical questions about the dish being prepared ("What are you making for us today?") before using the cooking time to delve into the guest's personal and professional story ("How did you start your food journey?"). His style is gentle and curious, asking direct follow-ups ("Why don't you keep everything totally organic?") to explore the practical realities and philosophies behind the guest's work.
The podcast operates in two modes. "Khane Ke Bahane" is a single-host (Krish) interview series shot on-location, creating a relaxed, practical atmosphere by integrating conversation with a cooking demonstration. "Uncut Chai" is a two-host (Piyush Ghosh, Tuhin Sen) audio-visual chat with a free-flowing, conversational style that moves organically between topics.
Questions Hum Desi keeps coming back to
10 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when Hum Desi reaches for it.
process
3- Q.01
“What are we making in today's podcast?”
This is the standard opening to frame the 'Khane Ke Bahane' (On the Pretext of Food) segment.
- Q.02
“Why don't you do things a certain way, like being fully organic?”
A direct question to probe the practical business decisions and compromises guests have to make.
- Q.03
“What are these ingredients you're using?”
A practical question during the cooking segment to educate the audience and understand the dish's components.
origin
3- Q.01
“Where are you from?”
Asked early to establish the guest's background and connection to their culinary niche.
- Q.02
“How did you start your food journey?”
A key question asked while cooking is underway to pivot from the dish to the guest's personal backstory.
- Q.03
“Given your background, why did you choose to make this type of food?”
This question explores the perceived contradiction between a guest's history and their current venture.
mindset
2- Q.01
“What challenges did you face when starting your business?”
This question seeks to uncover the entrepreneurial struggles behind the guest's success.
- Q.02
“How do you feel now, as a business owner who has achieved this?”
A reflective question asked towards the end to gauge the personal satisfaction of the entrepreneurial journey.
money
1- Q.01
“How did you convert your passion into a business?”
The host asks this to understand the specific steps taken to commercialize the guest's craft.
craft
1- Q.01
“What's special about this particular dish or ingredient?”
Used to elicit details about the craft and philosophy behind the food being prepared.
Signature segments
- · Khane Ke Bahane (On the Pretext of Food)
- · Uncut Chai
- · On-location kitchen interviews
- · Cooking demonstrations
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
For the "Khane Ke Bahane" series, guests are typically food entrepreneurs, chefs, or cultural experts with a hands-on craft and a story to tell, primarily in the Bhopal region. "Uncut Chai" is a co-hosted chat format and does not feature guests.
- Apoorva Shashion Monsoons and Traditional Recipes | Ayurveda meet Science | Hum Desi Podcast: Khane Ke Bahane | Ep 2
- Pinkyon The Cafe Diaries: Food, Bumble Matches and Cafe Struggle | Hum Desi Podcast: Khane Ke Bahane | Ep 1
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Based on the evidence, the podcast does not appear to have sponsors. The audience's interest in food, wellness, entrepreneurship, and Indian culture suggests potential sponsorship from food brands, kitchenware companies, or lifestyle products.
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts of Hum Desi Podcast?
- The podcast has different hosts for its two main series. Krish hosts the food and interview series "Khane Ke Bahane," while Piyush Ghosh and Tuhin Sen co-host the current events chat show "Uncut Chai."
- What are the different formats on the channel?
- "Khane Ke Bahane" is an on-location interview show with food entrepreneurs and experts. "Uncut Chai" is a conversational podcast between two hosts discussing current affairs, pop culture, and society.
- Where is the podcast based?
- The hosts and many of the guests are based in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
- Is this an interview podcast?
- It's a mix. The "Khane Ke Bahane" episodes are interviews, while the "Uncut Chai" episodes are conversational chats between the two co-hosts.
- How can I pitch a guest for the show?
- The podcast's public description provides an email for business and collaborations: [email — gated].
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- [01]Hum Desi Podcast - YouTube Channelyoutube.com
- [02]Piyush Ghosh - LinkedIn Profilein.linkedin.com
- [03]Piyush Ghosh | Commutiny - The Youth Collectivecommutiny.in
- [04]Tuhin Sen | Commutiny - The Youth Collectivecommutiny.in
- [05]Meet the pathbreakers from Bhopal; three startups in Forbes 30 under 30 Asia listtimesofindia.indiatimes.com
- [06]Cafe Drumsticks, Gulmohar, Bhopal - magicpinmagicpin.in
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