The Baba Gonesh Podcast - Lessons in Indian Culture and Breaking News from the Homeland
The Wisdom and World View of Baba Gonesh, guru of all things spiritual.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 11:11:40 -0600
Turkey Around the World
What's in a name? Particularly if you are a turkey? For the upcoming U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, Baba provides a history lesson on the discovery of the bird that has come to be known by many names around the world.
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 09:38:39 -0600
Baba Turns 80!
We celebrate the 80th birthday of our good friend and show contributor, Baba Gonesh on this very special episode of Smorgasbord Radio.
As you heard on our 40th anniversary episode, Baba has been with us from the very beginning and so our archives are vast and deep. In honor of the spiritual guru's milestone birthday, we attempt to highlight the best of his contributions to the show over the years.
We present installments from his profound 'Thought for the Day' series, show his comedic side with his gut-slapping 'Comedy Camel', and kick back to hear his classic Indian Folk Tales handed down from many generations. Also thrown in for good measure are his educational series on Indian holidays and culture, urgent news reports from his award-winning 'Breaking Baba News' series, and a segment from his 'Baba Blue' period.
This episode has it all but if after listening, you find yourself craving even more Baba, you must subscribe to the 'Baba Gonesh Podcast', which at the time of this posting, ranks as the #1 Hindu Culture podcast in South Africa and Saudi Arabia.
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 09:38:31 -0600
Baba's First Arrival to the U.S.
In honor of the Smorgasbord Radio Show's 40th anniversary, Baba calls into the show to reminisce with Chris about how they met so many years ago. Here we finally get to learn about Baba's backstory and how he ended up going from an incense entrepreneur to high school radio legend and a valuable contributor to the SmorgShow Podcast.
Thu, 22 Sep 2022 16:15:36 -0500
The Ceiling Fan Suicides and India's Culture of Death
This installment is taken from episode 144 of the SmorgShow Podcast where we compiled a series of Baba Gonesh man-on-the-street news stories involving India’s culture of death.
We look back on the string of suicides throughout India involving ceiling fans, and other bizarre stories concerning strange deaths, suicides, or “flirtations” with death.
Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:45:26 -0500
Breaking Baba News - The Prophesies of Baba Vanga
After a 6-month contract dispute with the SmorgShow Podcast, Baba returns with an episode intended for the start of the new year. Baba reports on Bulgarian Clairvoyant Baba Vanga and her predictions for 2022!
Sun, 27 Mar 2022 07:40:00 -0500
Breaking Baba News - Monkey Kills Delhi Man with Brick!
Delhi man is killed by brick hurled by monkey!!
Mon, 25 Oct 2021 13:11:39 -0500
Baba News: Honey-Trapped Into Treason!
Honey Trap Causes Treason!
Rajasthan Man Honey-Trapped by Seductive Women employed by Pakistan’s Intelligence Agency
Fri, 15 Oct 2021 09:24:05 -0500
Spicy Baba: The Wedding Night (Exclusive Bonus Content)
In this exclusive content, bonus episode, Baba Gonesh expert on all things Hindu Wedding, discusses how the bride and groom spend their first evening together as husband and wife. Very Spicy!
Fri, 02 Jul 2021 12:16:35 -0500
Baba the Wedding Planner: Hindu Wedding Vows
Baba Gonesh takes a break from his duties of International News Correspondent and taps into his wealth of knowledge of Hindu customs and traditions with the third of 3 installments of ‘Baba Wedding Planner’. In this final episode, Baba discusses the 7 Hindu wedding vows.
Fri, 02 Jul 2021 12:12:27 -0500
Baba the Wedding Planner: Hindu Wedding Traditions FAQs
Baba Gonesh takes a break from his duties of International News Correspondent and taps into his wealth of knowledge of Hindu customs and traditions with the second of 3 installments of ‘Baba Wedding Planner’. In this episode, Baba discusses FAQs for Hindu Wedding Traditions.
Fri, 02 Jul 2021 12:10:01 -0500
Baba the Wedding Planner: The Arranged Marriage
Baba Gonesh takes a break from his duties of International News Correspondent and taps into his wealth of knowledge of Hindu customs and traditions with the first of 3 installments of ‘Baba Wedding’. In this first installment, Baba addresses the #1 asked question submitted to him through our feedback hotline, “What is up with India and the arranged marriage?”
Sun, 06 Jun 2021 07:20:43 -0500
Breaking Baba News: Ganges River Bodies!
The tragedy of COVID-19 rages on throughout India where hundreds of bodies are washing up from the Ganges River. Baba reports from Delhi to provide the details.
Sat, 15 May 2021 09:10:19 -0500
Breaking Baba News: Cock-a-Doodle Death!
India man is killed by his rooster after being stabbed in the groin with a 3-inch knife that was strapped to the rooster’s leg.
Sat, 20 Mar 2021 08:41:44 -0500
Breaking Baba News: Bhut Jolokia
The India military now uses the world's hottest pepper, the Bhut Jolokia, in its arsenal. Baba Gonesh investigates live from Punjab.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 17:37:31 -0600
India Travel Destinations for the New Year
Let Baba Gonesh be your travel companion as he provides his personal recommendations for celebrating the New Year in India.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 14:21:50 -0600
Chicken Biryani Wedding
A marriage was called called off over the weekend over the choice of biryani served, according to reports. International news correspondent Baba Gonesh has all of the details.
Sun, 06 Dec 2020 08:01:52 -0600
Spicy Baba - Baba Blue: Sunny Leone Involved in Online Spat
Former adult film star, Sunny Leone is in the news again after sharing a cryptic post on social media, after her name was dragged into Kangana Ranaut’s ongoing public spat with Urmila Matondkar.
Sun, 04 Oct 2020 08:48:39 -0500
Breaking Baba News: Monkey Mayhem Continues!
Baba Gonesh during COVID-19 Lockdown: Monkeys Invade India Government Buildings
Fri, 17 Apr 2020 15:15:00 -0500
Breaking Baba News: Monkeys Rule the Streets of India During Lockdown
Baba Gonesh during COVID-19 Lockdown: Monkeys Rule the Streets of India!
Sat, 11 Apr 2020 15:15:00 -0500
Breaking Baba News: India Textbooks
Baba Gonesh‘s investigative reporting exposes the India textbook industry for reporting that Japan bombed the USA in WWII (among other poorly translated historical facts)…the latest of Breaking Baba News!
Sun, 23 Feb 2020 11:20:26 -0600
Breaking Baba News: Bride Burning
Baba Gonesh delivers another installment of Breaking Baba News where he discusses the disturbing trend of Bride Burning.
Fri, 14 Feb 2020 14:51:51 -0600
Baba Culture - Diwali Explained to Kids
Uncle Baba explains Diwali to kids. Happy Diwali!
Sat, 26 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0500
Breaking Baba News: Sunny Leone in Arjun Patiala
Spicy Baba Gonesh returns with another installment of Baba Blue, this time in a Breaking News story about a man in Delhi who has reported getting hundreds of calls daily from men looking for exotic Bollywood film actress Sunny Leone after she gives out his phone number in the new film, Arjun Patiala.
Sun, 13 Oct 2019 07:08:04 -0500
Spicy Baba- Baba Blue (10.05.19)
Spicy Baba - It's Baba as you have never heard him before.
Sat, 05 Oct 2019 10:50:40 -0500
Spicy Baba - Baba Blue (09.27.19)
Spicy Baba - It's Baba as you have never heard him before.
Sat, 28 Sep 2019 09:49:35 -0500
Breaking Baba News: Sharp Tongue
Breaking Baba News - Urgent News Alert from India - Man Cuts Off Own Tongue to Win Back Wife!
Sat, 25 May 2019 06:28:46 -0500
Breaking Baba News: Monkey On Bus!
Breaking Baba News: Urgent alert from India. Monkey has taken control of bus and mayhem persists for the surrounding area!
Sun, 12 May 2019 16:07:35 -0500
Baba News (12.29.18)
Baba returns to the U.S. for the first time in 6 years to visit the SmorgShow gang as they celebrate 100 episodes.
Sat, 29 Dec 2018 13:56:00 -0600
Baba News (10.27.18)
Baba presents breaking news from Chennai, India
Sat, 27 Oct 2018 13:54:00 -0500
Indian Folk Tales: The Mongoose and the Farmer's Wife
Baba Gonesh returns with another Indian Folk tale from centuries past.
Fri, 21 Sep 2018 13:51:00 -0500
Baba Culture - Understanding India's Caste System
Baba Explains the India Caste System
Mon, 23 Apr 2018 06:17:48 -0500
Breaking Baba News: Dead Horse!
Indian lowest-caste Dalit man killed 'for owning horse'
Sat, 21 Apr 2018 18:05:00 -0500
Fashion and Beauty Tips for Holi
Baba shares his personal fashion and beauty tips for celebrating Holi the proper way.
Mon, 26 Feb 2018 16:15:11 -0600
What is Holi and Why Should You Care?
Baba Gonesh kicks off the 2018 Holi Festival celebrations with some interesting historical facts about the holiday.
Fri, 23 Feb 2018 16:11:00 -0600
Thought For The Day: Ghandi's Wit
Baba Gonesh returns to the SmorgShow after many years and delivers a new installment of Thought for the Day
Mon, 26 Feb 2018 15:19:50 -0600
Baba's Restaurant Reviews
Peet McCain joins Baba in the studio and reads the latest reviews of Baba's New Restaurant, Baba's Village.
Tue, 09 Sep 2014 07:29:56 -0500
Baba's Jokes from the Homeland
Peet McCain joins Baba in the studio for some rib tickling jokes that Baba picked up from a recent trip to India.
Tue, 09 Sep 2014 07:25:42 -0500
Baba's Jokes for Halloween
Baba shares some of his favorite Halloween jokes
Sun, 27 Oct 2013 10:37:34 -0500
Baba Love: Poems for Valentine's Day
Baba Gonesh returns with his annual tradition of Valentine's Day poem readings.
Wed, 13 Feb 2013 10:13:33 -0600
Baba News (08.05.12)
Featured stories include: A teacher is jailed for beating up and cutting the hair of a 10-year old student for not conforming to the appropriate code, India pampers its pooches, and the debut of the India National Museum of Toilets. If you would like to see the full video of the event, check out Baba’s site: DeathByCeilingFan.com
Sun, 05 Aug 2012 16:38:14 -0500
Baba News (07.01.12)
International News Correspondent Baba Gonesh delivers the latest news from India.
Wed, 04 Jul 2012 07:18:27 -0500
Dramatic Reading: The Hunter and the Doves
Baba delivers a dramatic reading of a classic Indian folk tale, "The Hunter and the Doves".
Sat, 31 Mar 2012 23:32:21 -0500
Baba News (03.24.12)
Baba discusses “Angry Brides”, a very popular game in India based on Angry Birds, only this game allows brides to get their revenge against opportunistic dowry seekers.
Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:23:38 -0500
Baba News (03.04.12)
Terror in Mumbai!! Baba Gonesh returns from India where he witnessed first hand the chaos and mayhem resulting from wide-spread panic of the rumored “Monkey Man”. Local residents believe that a peculiar figure resembling a black monkey runs on their roofs at night, swings from tree to tree, kidnaps children, and attacks women before consuming them. Baba plays actual testimonials from the local villagers describing their personal experiences.
Sun, 04 Mar 2012 10:39:05 -0600
Baba Love - Poems For Valentine's Day
Baba Gonesh presents his carefully selected love poems for Valentine's Day.
Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:01:59 -0600
Though For The Day - How To Prepare for a Date
Master of the wide open spaces between the ears shares his words and wisdom for preparing for that special dream date this Valentine's Day
Sun, 12 Feb 2012 09:59:54 -0600
Baba News (02.04.12)
International News Correspondent Baba Gonesh delivers the latest news from India.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:21:09 -0600
Baba News (10.30.11)
International News Correspondent Baba Gonesh delivers the latest news from India.
Sun, 30 Oct 2011 09:29:57 -0500
Baba's Jokes for Halloween
Baba shares some of his favorite Halloween jokes
Sun, 30 Oct 2011 09:26:07 -0500
Baba News (08.20.11)
International News Correspondent Baba Gonesh delivers the latest news from India.
Sun, 21 Aug 2011 09:36:50 -0500
Baba News (08.09.11)
International News Correspondent Baba Gonesh delivers the latest news from India.
Tue, 09 Aug 2011 18:23:35 -0500
Thought for the Day: Man and Son on a Train
Baba shares a touching story about a father and a son on a train.
Mon, 25 Jul 2011 07:01:08 -0500
Baba News (06.12.11)
International News Correspondent Baba Gonesh delivers the latest news from India
Sun, 12 Jun 2011 20:20:11 -0500
Breaking Bread with Baba (Mango Lassi)
New SmorgShow Podcast Feature. In preparation for the start of summer, Baba shares his recipe for a cool, refreshing Lassi drink.
Sun, 12 Jun 2011 11:31:42 -0500
Baba News (05.22.11)
International News Correspondent Baba Gonesh delivers the latest news from India
Sun, 22 May 2011 18:42:37 -0500
Baba News (04.17.11)
International News Correspondent Baba Gonesh delivers the latest news from India
Sun, 17 Apr 2011 19:37:28 -0500
Baba News (04.03.11)
International News Correspondent Baba Gonesh delivers the latest news from India
Tue, 05 Apr 2011 05:47:36 -0500
Baba News (03.19.11)
International News Correspondent Baba Gonesh delivers the latest news from India
Sat, 19 Mar 2011 12:56:10 -0500
Baba News (03.05.11)
International News Correspondent Baba Gonesh delivers the latest news from India
Sat, 05 Mar 2011 12:54:55 -0600
Baba Love - Love Poems for Valentine's Day
Baba Gonesh presents Love Poems for Valentines Day.
Sat, 12 Feb 2011 12:59:07 -0600
Indian Folk Tales: Bedbug and Flea
The Bedbug and the Flea
Sat, 29 Jan 2011 12:47:24 -0600
Indian Folk Tales: Tenali Raman's Gift
Indian Folk Tale 'Tenali Raman's Gift'
Sat, 01 Jan 2011 14:00:21 -0600
Baba's Holiday Compassion Message
Baba asks for your help in sponsoring a child in need. Visit www.compassion.com for more details.
Fri, 24 Dec 2010 15:23:41 -0600
Indian Folk Tales: The Heron and The Crab
Indian Folk Tale, "The Heron and the Crab"
Sat, 04 Dec 2010 12:56:51 -0600
Baba Talks Turkey
Baba Gonesh discusses turkey horror stories and how not to have a disastrous Thanksgiving holiday.
Sun, 21 Nov 2010 15:48:57 -0600
Indian Folk Tales: The Wind and the Moon
Indian Folk Tale, "The Wind and the Moon"
Sun, 31 Oct 2010 16:04:19 -0500
Indian Folk Tales: The Golden Swan
Indian Folk Tale, "The Golden Swan"
Sat, 23 Oct 2010 12:57:48 -0500
Indian Folk Tales: Little Mice and Big Elephants
Indian Folk Tale, "Little Mice and Big Elephants"
Sun, 10 Oct 2010 13:00:39 -0500
Indian Folk Tales: The Sparrow and The Elephant
The Sparrow and The Elephant
Sun, 03 Oct 2010 12:33:46 -0500
Lord Ganesha
Baba talks about the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. We learn all about Lord Ganesha and the story of how he got an elephant head and fell off his mouse vehicle.
Sun, 19 Sep 2010 15:42:11 -0500
Indian Folk Tales: The Birds and The Shivering Monkey
Indian Folk Tale, "The Birds and the Shivering Monkey"
Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:51:08 -0500
The Pakistani Tourist
Baba tries out some comedy with this tale of the Pakistani tourist.
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 15:57:11 -0500
Indian Folk Tales: The Dog Bride
Indian Folk Tale, The Dog Bride
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:42:01 -0500
Comedy Camel
Camel Jokes
Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:38:31 -0500
Baba's Father's Day Message
Baba delivers a very special and touching Father's Day message.
Sat, 19 Jun 2010 08:56:17 -0500
Indian Folk Tales: Ass Has No Brains
Indian Folk Tale. "Ass Has No Brains"
Sun, 30 May 2010 13:35:22 -0500
Indian Folk Tales: Crows and the Serpent
Indian Folk Tale, "The Crows and the Serpent"
Sun, 23 May 2010 13:47:58 -0500
Comedy Camel
Camel Jokes
Sat, 15 May 2010 17:40:24 -0500
Thought for the Day: How to Clean Your Camel Litter Box
Baba Gonesh explains the best practices for cleaning your camel litter box.
Sat, 08 May 2010 15:35:34 -0500
Thought for the Day: Fly Casserole
Baba Gonesh teaches you how to bake a delicious fly casserole.
Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:50:38 -0500
Comedy Camel
Camel Jokes
Sun, 25 Apr 2010 21:44:04 -0500
Comedy Camel
Camel Jokes
Sun, 18 Apr 2010 08:22:03 -0500
Indian Folk Tales: The Bird with Two Heads
Indian Folk Tale "The Bird with Two Heads"
Sun, 28 Mar 2010 13:39:23 -0500
Indian Folk Tales: Dirty Pig
Indian Folk Tale, "Dirty Pig"
Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:17:23 -0600
Thought for the Day: The Little Bird
Baba Gonesh presents a wise lesson about a little bird who finds itself covered in poop.
Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:26:06 -0600
Thought for the Day: How to Prepare for a Date
Preparing for a Date
Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:45:53 -0600
