Moment of Silence

Welcome back to another episode of Moment of Silence. You already know why you clicked, so let’s not pretend. We’re diving headfirst into this week’s main character energy topic: taboo relationships. From porn and taboos being way too closely related, to the icks all thanks to the internet trends. Splitsvilla obsession, and how that chaos spilled straight into Lollapalooza. We’re further unpacking age gaps, financial gaps, and the very real fitness gap (we just invented), Inter-caste, queer, lavender relationships — if it makes society uncomfortable, it made it to this episode.
And let’s be honest — is content creation secretly one of the most classist industries out there? We also switch gears into solving your problems — where the real villains are usually your uncle, your cousin, and sometimes, your own mother. We also introduce the 7-7-7 rule to keep romance alive and our very real takes on celebs still living in the closet. Oh, and we have a hard list of people you should never date — even if they’re the last option on Earth. Not done yet.
We also talked about Budget 2026 (yes, against our will), gave a round of applause to the smartest women in Meerut & more. If you’re still here, help us hit 100k and become part of the chaos.
Chaptering-
00:00 – We’re back
00:44 – You clicked because you’re nosy. Admit it.
01:19 – Taboo + porn = awkward truth bomb
02:00 – Taboo relationships… spill in comments
06:51 – Pick-me energy at work
08:14 – Older women, younger men & raised eyebrows
09:11 – Internet trends that gave us the ick
12:31 – South Mumbai taboos
14:01 – Why we’re lowkey obsessed with Splitsvilla
16:52 – Conspiracy theory
19:55 – Business idea — you can pay us later
20:41 – Reddit: tmi
21:55 – Budget talk… against our will
22:11 – Govt backing creators
27:05 – Brands sliding into creators’ DMs
28:33 – Farah Khan’s vlog
31:10 – Your problems = our content now
37:18 – South Bombay kids & emotional fragility
38:35 – Mom-daughter drama
41:40 – Age gap stats that’ll shock your aunties
45:10 – Man leaves wife for GF = daughter’s age
47:11 – The 7-7-7 romance rule
52:00 – Hooked up with friend’s fiancé… OUCH + lavender love
53:41 – Celebs in the closet
54:55 – Salman Khan case: internet goes wild
58:32 – Sugar dating: lifestyle or red flag?
01:01:49 – Dating older men & sugar mommies
01:02:25 – Budget 2026 but make it spicy
01:05:26 – Baba Vanga, Octopus Paul & unserious predictions
01:08:04 – Financial + fitness gaps = new relationship ick
01:10:43 – Smartest women in Meerut (don’t fight us)
01:17:57 – Taboos in 2026 (we’re not ready)
01:27:19 – Subscribe so we can emotionally heal at 100k
Also don't forget to visit our website- https://mos-pod.com/
Follow MoS on Instagram:
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Credits:
Naina Bhan - Co-host and certified overthinker
https://www.instagram.com/nainabee?ig...
Sakshi Shivdasani - Co-host, balancing out Naina’s overthinking with a healthy dose of not thinking
https://www.instagram.com/sakshishivdasani/?hl=en
Senior Producer- Amruta P. https://www.linkedin.com/in/amruta-bandivdekar-01879925
Produced by Handmade - Our personal cheering squad https://www.instagram.com/thehandmadeproductions/
Creative direction by Tinkre, Keeper of MoS' signature “Pookie” energy Natascha Mehra
https://www.instagram.com/tinkre.in/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/natascha.zip/?hl=en
Researched by our very own curiosity engineer - Aashna Sharma https://www.linkedin.com/in/aashna-sharma-913146179
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are for entertaining purposes only and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts, the production team, or affiliated brand. We don't claim to be experts- just two people with Wi-fi and feelings. While we encourage open dialogue, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information shared. Listener discretion is advised — especially if you're allergic to strong opinions.

HELLO AND WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF MOMENT OF SILENCE!You asked, and we delivered — pink is back, baby! From one person’s trash being another person’s treasure, to a trip to Baroda for a fashion show (that somehow turned into a protein intake conversation), this episode is packed with peak flopcorn moments of the week. We also get into how a gynaecologist visit can feel more like someone entering your guarded space, but when pregnancy might be knocking, you answer all the questions anyway. Sakshi’s first day at work was exciting… until she had no device to work on, which led to an uncontrollable urge to order an iPad via quick commerce. And don’t trust celebs who claim their favourite food spot is a random hawker — we know better.
Now coming to the main topic of the episode — are romantic comedies here to stay? We dive into whether rom-coms still entice us, while revisiting a few that truly nailed the genre. Plus, we unpack all the dating advice rom-coms have fed us over the years: meet-cutes, love at first sight, beards as different phases of a man’s life, and so much more.
Also, Sima Taparia has written a book — thoughts? And we get real about sharing space with men, whether it’s cuddling, spooning, or a hotel bathroom situation. Of course, we don’t stop there — we also spill some teeny weeny (but very real) details about our own relationships.
We have the winners for the Weirdest Hair Stories in association with Moxie! If you see your name on the screen, write to us at [email protected]
And help us reach 100K — make it your 2026 goal with us!
Chaptering:
0:00 - Intro + romcom yapping
2:02 - Pop & flopcorn of the week
4:24 - Protein in diet
5:23 - Gynaecologist visit
8:23 - Do people even work at work
10:45 - Tech + office meetings chaos
12:38 - Financial slams
13:33 - Celebs are not relatable
15:49 - Romcoms — do they still hit
17:48 - Favourite romcoms - A lot like love, How to lose a guy in 10 days, 27 Dresses
18:36 - Param Sundari, De De Pyaar De, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari
18:59- Rating dating advice
19:58 - Krish Kapoor’s Saiyaara + Ranbir era
20:43 - Enemies to lovers + best friend trope
29:52 - Why love stories end at marriage
33:01 - Meeting your love on a solo trip
36:56 - Moxie segment
40:46 - Meet-cutes vs love at first sight
43:44 - Sima Taparia wrote a book
46:06 - Hotel room pet peeves
50:05 - European bathroom tales
53:54 - Cute revelation
59:17 - Moxie hamper winners
Also don't forget to visit our website- https://mos-pod.com/
Brutally Honest Creators - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHkcqImp8gcbZHzn1secwSYYKG8dds437&si=wYCafRcBIKDy0BDC
Comedians Unfiltered- https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHkcqImp8gcabWOmtiYQUUXGU4ptrq9HB&si=sWm2ep8LZr8GU_7c
Follow MoS on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/momentofsilencepod/reels/?hl=en
Credits:
Naina Bhan - Co-host and certified overthinker
https://www.instagram.com/nainabee?ig...
Sakshi Shivdasani - Co-host, balancing out Naina’s overthinking with a healthy dose of not thinking
https://www.instagram.com/sakshishivdasani/?hl=en
Senior Producer- Amruta P. https://www.linkedin.com/in/amruta-bandivdekar-01879925
Produced by Handmade - Our personal cheering squad https://www.instagram.com/thehandmadeproductions/
Creative direction by Tinkre, Keeper of MoS' signature “Pookie” energy Natascha Mehra
https://www.instagram.com/tinkre.in/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/natascha.zip/?hl=en
Researched by our very own curiosity engineer - Aashna Sharma https://www.linkedin.com/in/aashna-sharma-913146179
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are for entertaining purposes only and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts, the production team, or affiliated brand. We don't claim to be experts- just two people with Wi-fi and feelings. While we encourage open dialogue, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information shared. Listener discretion is advised — especially if you're allergic to strong opinions.

Welcome to Moment of Silence x Desi Crime: The Last Sleepover.Remember those sleepovers where you stayed up way too late; swapping rumours, gossiping, and trying to spook your best friends with scary stories? This is our attempt to take you back to that feeling. Hosted by Aishwarya Singh, Aryaan Misra, Naina Bhan and Sakshi Shivdasani, this crossover slumber party takes you on a ride: Do ghosts exist? Does a bad date count as a paranormal experience? Is real life scarier or the afterlife? And who exactly is haunting the MOS studio? Featuring a woman with many names, a first date from hell, and a curse that came back to haunt a family - we’re bringing you a whole bunch of nightmares, strange encounters, and simple horrors otherwise known as human dating. And because no sleepover is complete without summoning a spirit, a special segment called Afterlife Advice: where we try our hand at paranormal activity and answer your relationship dilemmas with a little help from our resident ghost. Dim the lights, grab a blanket + a hot bowl of something yum (and don’t forget to check under your bed for monsters). Sweet dreams.P.S: Drop a boo in the comments if you liked this episode + subscribe!!Aishwarya & Naina’s PJ sets - https://www.shopmauve.in/collections/pyjama-setsChaptering- (00:00) – Something creepy went down in Lonavala(00:20)– Welcome to The Last Sleepover(01:42) – High school rumours: trips, condoms & drugs (04:25) – Touring haunted properties(04:40) – Desi Crime’s haunted trip to Rajasthan(07:07) – Revenge of a camera-shy spirit(08:37) – Sushi barking at ghost from 2–3 AM (11:20) – Story 1: The girl with many names(17:54) – Story 2: First date fate(26:58) – Story 3: A highway accident that awakened a sixth sense(34:13) – Story 4: Things you should probably reveal early on a first date(39:16)– Story 5: Vengeful spirit: a pilgrimage turned nightmare(49:38) – Would you rather know how you die or when you die?(50:50) – Afterlife advice nobody asked for(57:47) – Like, share, subscribe & summon us againCredits: Follow MoS on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/momentofsilencepod/?hl=enFor Desi Crime on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desicrime/Aishwarya - Co-host, true crime fanatic and self-proclaimed best true crime podcaster https://www.instagram.com/aishwaryasinghs/Aryaan - Co-host, the straight guy that manipulated his way into the girl’s sleepover https://www.instagram.com/aryaanmisra/Naina Bhan - Co-host and certified overthinkerhttps://www.instagram.com/nainabee?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Sakshi Shivdasani - Co-host, balancing out Naina’s overthinking with a healthy dose of not thinkinghttps://www.instagram.com/sakshishivdasani?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Director + Research & Writing - Aashna Sharmahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/aashna-sharma-913146179/Creative direction- Natascha Mehrahttps://www.instagram.com/natascha.zi...Produced by Handmade - Our personal cheering squad https://www.instagram.com/thehandmadeproductions?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Producer - Amruta P. www.linkedin.com/in/amruta-bandivdekar-01879925Editor - Yug Vermahttps://www.instagram.com/bass_abhiyug?igsh=MnlibHdsbG56MjNl&utm_source=qrReels: Maria CasubhoyAnimation: Maria Casubhoy and Evan ThomasDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests are entirely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts, the production team, or the brand. While we encourage open dialogue, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information shared by our guests. Listener discretion is advised — especially if you're allergic to strong opinions.

This week on the Moment of Silence podcast we’re discussing what’s in and out of 2026 — shimmies are in (two, not three, please), optimism is high, and ditching the calculator was… a terrible decision. Especially when Galeries Lafayette rent math enters the chat.2026 is shaping up to be a certified popcorn year and we’re choosing hope. Further we’re unpacking the new normal we’re all pretending is fine. We dive into predictions with Baba Vanga (credible or cap?), debate who AI is really for — the rich or poor — and talk hate comments when one co-host says something and the other gets dragged.Are marriages, babies, and memories back in fashion for 2026? Maybe. Is math homework still traumatic? Definitely. Even with parental help.There’s a rapid-fire - What’s In / What’s Out powered by Moxie, a real talk on skinny culture making a comeback, the pressure on new moms to “bounce back,” and whether Ozempic is here to stay or on its way out.Plus: finding love in your 50s (yes, even in senior living), our personal predictions for people close to us, and an EPIC story where Naina is the main character.Stick around till the end — share your weirdest hair story and win a Moxie hamper. Chaptering:(00:00) – Welcome to the chaos(03:27) – Calculator...never ditching it again(04:26) – 2026 = certified popcorn year (05:17) – Botox: hero of your 30s(07:40) – Enter the prediction multiverse: Baba Vanga & Paul the Octopus(10:14) – So… what is 2026 bringing?(11:05) – AI: rich people's toy or everyone’s problem?(14:14) – Hate comments (15:46) – When your doctor is also an influencer(17:16) – Marriage & babies in 2026? (21:03) – Sakshi vs math homework(22:07) – Rapid fire, powered by Moxie(24:10) – Skinny culture & new-mom body pressure(28:30) – Situationships, explained (kind of)(29:50) – Love, marriage & finding the one in your 50s(34:06)– IRL dating vs apps & Ozempic(37:40) – What’s actually staying in 2026(41:55) – Our personal 2026 predictions (manifesting)(46:57) – Stop arguing in 2026. Seriously.(48:36)– This story is EPIC. Naina = main character energy(52:25) – Win a Moxie hamperAlso don't forget to visit our website- https://mos-pod.com/Brutally Honest Creators - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHkcqImp8gcbZHzn1secwSYYKG8dds437Comedians Unfiltered- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHkcqImp8gcabWOmtiYQUUXGU4ptrq9HBFollow MoS on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/momentofsil...Credits:Naina Bhan - Co-host and certified overthinkerhttps://www.instagram.com/nainabee?ig...Sakshi Shivdasani - Co-host, balancing out Naina’s overthinking with a healthy dose of not thinkinghttps://www.instagram.com/sakshishivd...Senior Producer- Amruta P. www.linkedin.com/in/amruta-bandivdekar-01879925Produced by Handmade - Our personal cheering squad https://www.instagram.com/thehandmade...Creative direction by Tinkre, Keeper of MoS' signature “Pookie” energy Natascha Mehrahttps://www.instagram.com/tinkre.in/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/natascha.zip/?hl=en Researched by our very own curiosity engineer - Aashna Sharma https://www.linkedin.com/in/aashna-sharma-913146179Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are for entertaining purposes only and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts, the production team, or affiliated brand. We don't claim to be experts- just two people with Wi-fi and feelings. While we encourage open dialogue, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information shared. Listener discretion is advised — especially if you're allergic to strong opinions.

Welcome to 2026 — where resolutions are loud, motivation lasts 24 hours, and reality hits before the cheese Maggi finishes boiling.
In this episode of Moment of Silence Podcast, we give you a first look at the NEW MOS Studio and ask the uncomfortable question: are we actually better versions of ourselves this year, or just rebranded? We talk about New Year resolutions that didn’t even survive Jan 1, healthy eating plans sabotaged by chips, food delivery apps we swore we’d boycott (but didn’t), and the chaos of trying to “do better” without changing habits. Things escalate quickly — from an unexpected encounter with Radhika Merchant, to entering the kitchen with good intentions and exiting with near-death trauma. We tick off bucket-list moments, unpack the fear and freedom of solo travel, and relive losing money in euros on our Amsterdam trip (which hurt more than expected). From Indian music feeling oddly comforting abroad, to nightfall meaning two very different things (wink wink), to questionable massage parlours that felt less relaxing and more life-threatening.
We also dive into red-alert areas, suggesting a paywall option, and moments that made us question why Shankar Mahadevan sings every song like it’s cardio. Add movie reviews- Dhurandar, personal losses, cultural shocks and vision boards for 2026.Basically: new year, new studio, same us — just louder, wiser (for sure), and still figuring it out.
A big thank you to Orange Tree for sponsoring the lovely, comfortable furniture that elevates the space. https://www.instagram.com/orangetreehomes?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
Chaptering:
00:00 – MOS enters 2026 with opinions
00:37 – Welcome to the MOS Studio era
01:49 – New Year resolutions
02:34 – Casual day, casually met Radhika Merchant
06:09 – Almost died… in our own kitchen
08:07 – We’re NOT boycotting food delivery, relax
09:29 – Amsterdam chaos + solo trip thoughts
10:49 – Nightfall means VERY different things
14:19 – Foot massage vs body massage: Amsterdam edition
17:01 – The dark side of a Haribo cookie
20:45 – Wallet pinched, trip traumatised
23:11 – Our Amsterdam itinerary (learn from our mistakes)
25:26 – Found the saddest place on earth
28:06 – Bhajans & aarti… but make it modern
30:47 – Dhurandhar review (honest & unhinged)
37:37 – Book club is officially happening
38:15 – Vision boards for 2026 (scam or slay?)
43:49 – Unsolicited advice for the mommies
47:27 – AI in 2026: helpful or terrifying?
Also don't forget to visit our website- https://mos-pod.com/
Brutally Honest Creators - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHkcqImp8gcbZHzn1secwSYYKG8dds437
Comedians Unfiltered- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHkcqImp8gcabWOmtiYQUUXGU4ptrq9HBFollow MoS on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/momentofsil...Credits:Naina Bhan - Co-host and certified overthinkerhttps://www.instagram.com/nainabee?ig...Sakshi Shivdasani - Co-host, balancing out Naina’s overthinking with a healthy dose of not thinkinghttps://www.instagram.com/sakshishivd...Senior Producer- Amruta P. www.linkedin.com/in/amruta-bandivdekar-01879925Produced by Handmade - Our personal cheering squad https://www.instagram.com/thehandmade...Creative direction by Tinkre, Keeper of MoS' signature “Pookie” energy Natascha Mehrahttps://www.instagram.com/tinkre.in/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/natascha.zip/?hl=en Researched by our very own curiosity engineer - Aashna Sharma https://www.linkedin.com/in/aashna-sharma-913146179Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are for entertaining purposes only and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts, the production team, or affiliated brand. We don't claim to be experts- just two people with Wi-fi and feelings. While we encourage open dialogue, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information shared. Listener discretion is advised — especially if you're allergic to strong opinions.