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“Such a fun and easy to listen to podcast! I had been looking for a Bollywood podcast for a while and when I found Bollywood is for lovers I was so blown away! I love the insight and perspective that Matt and Erin bring to their discussion - I also love the canadian references! Thank you for being...”Read full review »
Senorita from Vancouver via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/08/24
“Found this podcast by accident and loving it. Hosts have great chemistry which helps a lot. Their takes on movies which I have seen as an Indian is refreshingly different and extremely entertaining. This will be one of my regular listenings going forward.
Also great that I can dive into the 200+...”Read full review »
DT24x via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/16/24
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“Hi Erin and Matt,
I bought an iPhone just to write you a review! Just kidding, but I’ve meaning to write to you for so long really. I randomly discovered your podcast almost a year ago and it quickly became my comfort podcast. The comfort I found in two cinephiles talking about Bollywood at...”Read full review »
Veedee24 via Apple Podcasts ·
Belgium ·
10/16/22
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“Just wanted to pop up back in here again to say how thankful and appreciative I am of you guys for not only mentioning the farmers’ protest on your podcast but also showing your support for them. Not even Indian podcasters or celebs have done that, which is a real shame. Truly won over my heart...”Read full review »
lalaland4905 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/16/21
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“I grew up in India in the ‘90s - loving & living Bollywood. When I moved out of the country, I also stepped out of my bubble spending time in different countries & cultures. Today, I still ardently love bollywood but when I revisit the films I watched growing up, they usually break my...”Read full review »
Mildmanneredgamer via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/13/20
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“My friend Chris introduced me to this podcast out of our own YEG and I love it. I love how the two of you have such a passion for Bollywood! I am being reminded of lots of movies I have watched but forgotten. And I am amazed at your knowledge of Indian movies! Love how you both get the names and...”Read full review »
crazybrownchik via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/29/20
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“Hey,
Huge fan of what you guys do; as an NRI, it’s really great hearing a nuanced and unexoticized take on a part of South Asian culture people don’t really know much about. I think it would be really cool if y’all reviewed Guide (1965), Arth, or even a Guru Dutt masterwork trilogy (Pyassa,...”Read full review »
JustGiveMeTheReboot via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/13/20
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“pleaaaaaaaase review oye lucky lucky oye its one of my favorite films (and imo dibakar banerjees best) and no one talks about it!! also u guys do a rly, rly good job - never stop!!”
sohza via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/07/20
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“A good Bollywood podcast with speakers Erin and Matt, who are a non desi couple and have a great NRI take on our very Bollywood cinema. Enjoy listening to their views and banter which is as insightful as it is filled with love and admiration for Hindi cinema. A good companion for my ears on the...”Read full review »
cj12947$$ via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/02/20
“I’m Indian who lived in Australia and now moved to Canada. That’s part of the reason why I didn’t have a lot of general appreciation for Indian cinema until I found this podcast. Your knowledge of films is fascinating and you guys seem to know more about Indian cinema than most Indians including...”Read full review »
ronil_u via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/30/19
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“What a brilliant podcast!!! This podcast provides a good insight for anyone who may be new to Bollywood. As a British Indian I have been watching Bollywood movies for most of my childhood this reminds me of just how ridiculous they can be with stories lines which make no sense what so ever!! But...”Read full review »
Mandy K R via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/17/19
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“I have been watching bollywood for about half of my life, but had been in a rut for a little while now. After listening to about half of your podcast episodes, I now have a long list of movies I will watch, and have started watching ones I hadn't seen since listening to you guys. You're...”Read full review »
lilianmeere via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/09/19
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“A Bollywood podcast with better content, relaxed conversations and is surprisingly funny too. The hosts, Erin and Matt and perfectly complementary and fun to listen. With the growth of Bollywood-related podcasts in recent time, this is the one with which I've stuck around. I enjoy the...”Read full review »
Anshita Makwana(mood:eye roll) via Apple Podcasts ·
India ·
04/29/19
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“I listened to my first (but not last) “Bollywood is for Lovers” podcast today. My introductory episode was the 2018 “Year in review”. I saw many of the movies the hosts reviewed - but not all -and I took notes on the films the hosts recommended that I had missed (I have heard so much about...”Read full review »
choclaholic67 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/15/19
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“I anjoyed leistening to the movie reviews. It is not your every day reviews which is nice. It defently gets me out to see other movies that are not tipicaly something that I would see.”
Avery in Canada via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/03/19
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“I don't know anything about Bollywood but this podcast makes it super interesting and lot of fun.”Read full review »
@luizacampos via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/31/18
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“I really enjoy this show. Erin and Matt really know their stuff and are so fun to listen to!”
Lubel80 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/28/18
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“Only did this for the Bifl points. But seriously i love this podcast and the hosts. I hope they don’t learn hindi anytime soon cause i enjoy them butchering the names.”
abhi5642 via Apple Podcasts ·
India ·
12/16/18
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“Have been following this podcast for a while now & now look forward to every new episode. Being a Bollywood enthusiast & a Bombayite myself, I have more than a passing interest in the topics discussed. I appreciate Matt & Erin’s sincere engagement with the movies they watch &...”Read full review »
amrita0208 via Apple Podcasts ·
India ·
12/16/18
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“Erin and Matt are a lovely pair of knowledgeable and thoughtful film buffs who have discovered a love for Bollywood films and personalities! I love the topics they choose, ranging from dissecting old classics to contemplating contemporary cinema. They don’t just straight review films like other...”Read full review »
listenerinthecity via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/30/18
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“I enjoy following the lively conversations on this podcast. The hosts do not always get everything right, but they are so enthusiastic and make so much effort. Oh and I love their cocktail names 😊”
Sruguru via Apple Podcasts ·
India ·
09/22/18
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“Informative, intelligent and respectful outsider view of Bollywood.”
vcx100 via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
08/16/18
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“Its great to hear Film critiques from fellow Bollywood lovers from Canada. I absolutely love the academic nature of discussion they bring to the table, something I dont get in other bollywood podcasts. Thanks to the hosts I have actually got to know some really cool movies like "Newton"...”Read full review »
Sidhu177 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/09/18
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“I really love the way you guys analyze films, and you’re so much fun to listen to! Keep up the good work 😀.”
Airia101 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/26/18
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“I didn’t know non-Indians followed Bollywood so intently! The pronunciation is hard to follow but it is still fun to listen to. Perspectives do enrich the experience.”
karenrayan via Apple Podcasts ·
India ·
06/07/18
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“I’m a white Canadian woman from Ottawa who just discovered Bollywood after a lifetime of reading books set in India. My gateway movie was Jab We Met and I’ve been tying to engage all my friends and family in deep discussions about how we can love Irrfan and Shah Rukh at the same time but no one...”Read full review »
Hey.Vero via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/04/18
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“Great commentary on Bollywood by a couple of non Desi Canadians, informed by a distinct film studies perspective. They are insightful, full of joy of the art form and just plain fun.”
Dteaj via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/26/18
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“I love this podcast and their opinions of the Bollywood world! I learn a lot every time i listen! Always happy when there is a new episode!”
Kvoltage2017 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/24/18
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“I'm an Indian/Canadian, and I love Podcasts & absolutely love Bollywood.
When I first clicked this podcast, I was excited that it's an Indian podcast doing well. Turns out, it's two white people who can't pronounce 90% of the words/names/films. I couldn't listen to the...”Read full review »
narmeensaiyed via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/18/18
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“As an Indian raised in the USA my relationship with Hindi movies has gone through many stages. From loving them, then tolerating to complete avoidance and back to loving them again. Erin and Matt have a real appreciation for Hindi cinema. Their background in education and film gives you a...”Read full review »
PSC27 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/13/18
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“Thanks to Erin and Matt, I have learned so much about this huge and diverse cinematic world. They approach Bollywood with affection and humility, but also critical chops and historic perspective. I appreciate the careful thought they put into every episode (not to mention the effort to get access...”Read full review »
seenandheardyeg via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/23/17
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“Always a great way to learn more about Bollywood. I love all film, and I love thinking critically about film. Erin and Matt do a fantastic job with this show.”
ContessaBessa via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/19/17
“I may not be into Bollywood but listening to Matt Bowes and Erin Fraser chat about Bollywood is absolutely fascinating. Definitely worth checking out!”
Northern Nerd via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/19/17
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“Fellow Canadian Bollywood Lover here. I recently stumbled across this podcast and I have been working my way through the older episodes. I wish that I would have discovered it earlier, since you started right around the same time that I began delving into Hindi cinema. It would have made it a bit...”Read full review »
Ryan Currie via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/18/16
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“As a non-Indian, long time fan of Bollywood (nine years and counting!), it's always interesting to hear from others like me, fans of world cinema in general who really fell for the wonderful and varied world of Bollywood. The two hosts have the perfect balance of academic distance and...”Read full review »
filmilibrarian via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/24/16
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“I love this podcast, as a lover of Hindi cinema who is not Indian myself, I love to listen to the outsider's outlook towards hindi films. The authors come of academic background, and they lace thie podcast with great info, informed opinions and humor.
highly recommended.”Read full review »
Annarios via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/30/16
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“I'm an Indian and a Bollywood enthusiast and so I really appreciate how well the hosts know their Bollywood. Good job👍🏼
P. S. It's so cute when you miss pronounce Hindi words.”Read full review »
OriginalGoodGirl via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
03/01/16
“As one of those oddballs that has grown up on Bollywood films, to the point where they taught me a whole ‘other language… I considered myself a moderately knowledgeable person when it came to that industry. Until I heard this Podcast.
Erin & Matt not only have the in-depth knowledge...”Read full review »
theshahshahid via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/23/16
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“Recently started following you guys from Edmonton! Its great to hear about your perspective on Bollywood movies. Its pretty awesome to see that I have very similar taste in Bollywood to you guys (Yes! Ram Leela, Ranveer, SLB, Anurag Kashyap… all are amazing). Just heard your recent podcast and I...”Read full review »
Shash-D via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/16/16
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“Hey guys ..
I'm an Indian and I grew up watching Bollywood movies. I casually bumped into your podcast and enjoyed listening to episode 9. I'm amazed by the enthusiasm shown by Matt and Erin to learn more about Bollywood.
I just wanted to point out a few factual errors in episode 9...”Read full review »
Vinay B via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/13/16
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“Want to hear two smart, enthusiastic and attractive (which doesn’t matter so much on a podcast, BUT STILL HELPS) people discuss a fascinating subject that has gone largely ignored in Western culture since the beginning of forever? Then this is the podcast for you! Erin & Matt will not only...”Read full review »
HouseofGlib via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/17/15
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“Matt and Erin approach the topic of Bollywood with fresh eyes and open hearts. Their journey through Bollywood invites you along so that we can all learn, understand, and appreciate more together.”
coconewt_jf via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/04/15
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“Always a fan of you two, keep doing more!”
Noremac236 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/15/15
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“A terrific podcast that provides a friendly point of entry to a huge, somewhat daunting world of movies. Matt and Erin are Bollywood fans, but they also have a smart critical perspective that gives their recommendations extra credibility. I’m looking forward to learning about Bollywood with this...”Read full review »
Myelbows via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/04/15
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