Adda with Eshaan Akbar

Welcome to Adda with Eshaan Akbar, the podcast for all of you who have thoughts, questions, opinions or advice that you want to throw out into the world in 90 seconds. Adda is the Bengali word for "casual hang" or "chat", but it's a bit more than that; it’s an art form—that aimless, circular, beautiful conversation that has no agenda, no clock, and absolutely no filter. You send in your voice notes and your host, stand-up comedian Eshaan Akbar, responds to them. If you’ve sent it in via voice note, he's talking about it. To send in your 90 second voice note, visit https://www.speakpipe.com/eshaanakbar (submissions can, of course, be anonymous).

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18 hours ago

30 min

Episode 8 is here!
This week, Eshaan discusses:
- what are you supposed to do with feelings once you've been ghosted?
- what would a perfume designed by Eshaan smell like?
- how comedian Tez Ilyas can learn to do better racist accents?
- what is the best way to make a podcast successful?
You can get involved too! Send in your 90 second voice note, visit https://www.speakpipe.com/eshaanakbar  
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Welcome to Adda with Eshaan Akbar, the podcast for all of you who have thoughts, questions, opinions or advice that you want to throw out into the world in 90 seconds.
Adda is the Bengali word for "casual hang" or "chat", but it's a bit more than that; it’s an art form—that aimless, circular, beautiful conversation that has no agenda, no clock, and absolutely no filter.
You send in your voice notes and your host, stand-up comedian Eshaan Akbar, responds to them. 
If you’ve sent it in via voice note, he's talking about it.
To send in your 90 second voice note, visit https://www.speakpipe.com/eshaanakbar (submissions can, of course, be anonymous).
Created by: Eshaan Akbar
Produced by: Simon Weekes
Theme music by: Pold
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For more Eshaan Akbar content, check out:
His 2 comedy specials on YouTube
His show about the joy of eating food with your hands, Hands Down
For all other ways to engage with Eshaan and see his other work, including signing up to his mailing list, check out his Linktree.

18 hours ago

30 min

Sep 3, 2026

25 min

Episode 7 is here!
This week, Eshaan discusses:
- the best ways to get out of boring conversations
- will I get round to reading a script that's been sent to me?
- would I rather eat a bowl of mushrooms or watch my dad have a w*nk
- do right wingers really think they can take immigrants on in a civil war?
You can get involved too! Send in your 90 second voice note, visit https://www.speakpipe.com/eshaanakbar  
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Welcome to Adda with Eshaan Akbar, the podcast for all of you who have thoughts, questions, opinions or advice that you want to throw out into the world in 90 seconds.
Adda is the Bengali word for "casual hang" or "chat", but it's a bit more than that; it’s an art form—that aimless, circular, beautiful conversation that has no agenda, no clock, and absolutely no filter.
You send in your voice notes and your host, stand-up comedian Eshaan Akbar, responds to them. 
If you’ve sent it in via voice note, he's talking about it.
To send in your 90 second voice note, visit https://www.speakpipe.com/eshaanakbar (submissions can, of course, be anonymous).
Created by: Eshaan Akbar
Produced by: Simon Weekes
Theme music by: Pold
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For more Eshaan Akbar content, check out:
His 2 comedy specials on YouTube
His show about the joy of eating food with your hands, Hands Down
For all other ways to engage with Eshaan and see his other work, including signing up to his mailing list, check out his Linktree.

Sep 3, 2026

25 min

Aug 27, 2026

29 min

Episode 6 is here!
This week, Eshaan discusses:
- why there's no better feeling than when black people laugh at your jokes.
- who is his best friend
- why Wayne Rooney reminds him of his late mum
- how to be more confident
You can get involved too! Send in your 90 second voice note, visit https://www.speakpipe.com/eshaanakbar  
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Welcome to Adda with Eshaan Akbar, the podcast for all of you who have thoughts, questions, opinions or advice that you want to throw out into the world in 90 seconds.
Adda is the Bengali word for "casual hang" or "chat", but it's a bit more than that; it’s an art form—that aimless, circular, beautiful conversation that has no agenda, no clock, and absolutely no filter.
You send in your voice notes and your host, stand-up comedian Eshaan Akbar, responds to them. 
If you’ve sent it in via voice note, he's talking about it.
To send in your 90 second voice note, visit https://www.speakpipe.com/eshaanakbar (submissions can, of course, be anonymous).
Created by: Eshaan Akbar
Produced by: Simon Weekes
Theme music by: Pold
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For more Eshaan Akbar content, check out:
His 2 comedy specials on YouTube
His show about the joy of eating food with your hands, Hands Down
For all other ways to engage with Eshaan and see his other work, including signing up to his mailing list, check out his Linktree.

Aug 27, 2026

29 min

Aug 20, 2026

27 min

Episode 5 is here!
This week, Eshaan discusses:
- what he was doing when he was spotted in London.
- is Britain's greatest cultural export its puddings?
- why he loves giving praise, but hates receiving it
- the time he stood up to a racist UKIP councillor.
You can get involved too! Send in your 90 second voice note, visit https://www.speakpipe.com/eshaanakbar  
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Welcome to Adda with Eshaan Akbar, the podcast for all of you who have thoughts, questions, opinions or advice that you want to throw out into the world in 90 seconds.
Adda is the Bengali word for "casual hang" or "chat", but it's a bit more than that; it’s an art form—that aimless, circular, beautiful conversation that has no agenda, no clock, and absolutely no filter.
You send in your voice notes and your host, stand-up comedian Eshaan Akbar, responds to them. 
If you’ve sent it in via voice note, he's talking about it.
To send in your 90 second voice note, visit https://www.speakpipe.com/eshaanakbar (submissions can, of course, be anonymous).
Created by: Eshaan Akbar
Produced by: Simon Weekes
Theme music by: Pold
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For more Eshaan Akbar content, check out:
His 2 comedy specials on YouTube
His show about the joy of eating food with your hands, Hands Down
For all other ways to engage with Eshaan and see his other work, including signing up to his mailing list, check out his Linktree.

Aug 20, 2026

27 min

Aug 13, 2026

24 min

Episode 4 is here!
This week, Eshaan discusses:
- is it off-putting if a woman makes the first move?
- it is possible to look TOO surprised?
- his worst ever gigs
You can get involved too! Send in your 90 second voice note, visit https://www.speakpipe.com/eshaanakbar  
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Welcome to Adda with Eshaan Akbar, the podcast for all of you who have thoughts, questions, opinions or advice that you want to throw out into the world in 90 seconds.
Adda is the Bengali word for "casual hang" or "chat", but it's a bit more than that; it’s an art form—that aimless, circular, beautiful conversation that has no agenda, no clock, and absolutely no filter.
You send in your voice notes and your host, stand-up comedian Eshaan Akbar, responds to them. 
If you’ve sent it in via voice note, he's talking about it.
To send in your 90 second voice note, visit https://www.speakpipe.com/eshaanakbar (submissions can, of course, be anonymous).
Created by: Eshaan Akbar
Produced by: Simon Weekes
Theme music by: Pold
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For more Eshaan Akbar content, check out:
His 2 comedy specials on YouTube
His show about the joy of eating food with your hands, Hands Down
For all other ways to engage with Eshaan and see his other work, including signing up to his mailing list, check out his Linktree.

Aug 13, 2026

24 min

Aug 6, 2026

32 min

Episode 3 is here!
This week, Eshaan discusses:
- Taskmaster's Fatiha el-Ghorri trolls Eshaan
- is there such a thing as a racist accent?
- his opinion on fried oreos and fried butter
- is it ok to want your son to date someone in your culture after a break up with a white girl?
You can get involved too! Send in your 90 second voice note, visit https://www.speakpipe.com/eshaanakbar  
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Welcome to Adda with Eshaan Akbar, the podcast for all of you who have thoughts, questions, opinions or advice that you want to throw out into the world in 90 seconds.
Adda is the Bengali word for "casual hang" or "chat", but it's a bit more than that; it’s an art form—that aimless, circular, beautiful conversation that has no agenda, no clock, and absolutely no filter.
You send in your voice notes and your host, stand-up comedian Eshaan Akbar, responds to them. 
If you’ve sent it in via voice note, he's talking about it.
To send in your 90 second voice note, visit https://www.speakpipe.com/eshaanakbar (submissions can, of course, be anonymous).
Created by: Eshaan Akbar
Produced by: Simon Weekes
Theme music by: Pold
...//...
For more Eshaan Akbar content, check out:
His 2 comedy specials on YouTube
His show about the joy of eating food with your hands, Hands Down
For all other ways to engage with Eshaan and see his other work, including signing up to his mailing list, check out his Linktree.

Aug 6, 2026

32 min