The Bridge – Sammy Chand
The Bridge - Sammy Chand
Podcast Description
Meet Sammy Chand, Your Host on The Bridge—Welcome to The Bridge, the only daily show covering the diaspora of the Indian subcontinent, airing nationally across North America on Rukus Avenue Radio/iHeart Radio. I'm your host, Sammy Chand, and I'm thrilled to share my passion for South Asian music and culture with you. A Pioneer in the Industry— With almost three decades of experience, I've been at the forefront of the South Asian cultural movement in North America. As the Founder and CEO of Rukus Avenue, I've built a company that's committed to telling the story of the South Asian experience through music, podcasts, and radio. A Legacy of Excellence— My work has been recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award, and I've had the privilege of collaborating with some of the biggest names in the industry. From producing music for over 75 film and television shows to hosting TV shows for Viacom, I've made it my mission to promote South Asian talent and culture. The Bridge: Your Connection to South Asian Music and Culture— On The Bridge, I'll be sharing my expertise and passion for South Asian music, as well as interviewing some of the biggest names in the industry. From Bollywood and Hindi pop to Punjabi and Haryanvi music, we'll be exploring the diverse sounds and styles of the Indian subcontinent. Join the Conversation— Tune in to The Bridge every day to stay connected to the latest developments in South Asian music and culture. Join the conversation on social media, and get ready to experience the best of South Asian entertainment.I'm excited to share this journey with you, and I look forward to connecting with you on The Bridge!
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The show explores a variety of themes within the South Asian experience, including music genres like Bollywood, Hindi pop, Punjabi, and Haryanvi. Episodes frequently feature highlights such as new releases, cultural commentary, and interviews, illustrated by recent topics like the impact of the new Sidhu Moosewala EP and discussions on immigration policy and mental health awareness.

Meet Sammy Chand, Your Host on The Bridge—
Welcome to The Bridge, the only daily show covering the diaspora of the Indian subcontinent, airing nationally across North America on Rukus Avenue Radio/iHeart Radio. I’m your host, Sammy Chand, and I’m thrilled to share my passion for South Asian music and culture with you.
A Pioneer in the Industry—
With almost three decades of experience, I’ve been at the forefront of the South Asian cultural movement in North America. As the Founder and CEO of Rukus Avenue, I’ve built a company that’s committed to telling the story of the South Asian experience through music, podcasts, and radio.
A Legacy of Excellence—
My work has been recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award, and I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with some of the biggest names in the industry. From producing music for over 75 film and television shows to hosting TV shows for Viacom, I’ve made it my mission to promote South Asian talent and culture.
The Bridge: Your Connection to South Asian Music and Culture—
On The Bridge, I’ll be sharing my expertise and passion for South Asian music, as well as interviewing some of the biggest names in the industry. From Bollywood and Hindi pop to Punjabi and Haryanvi music, we’ll be exploring the diverse sounds and styles of the Indian subcontinent.
Join the Conversation—
Tune in to The Bridge every day to stay connected to the latest developments in South Asian music and culture. Join the conversation on social media, and get ready to experience the best of South Asian entertainment.
I’m excited to share this journey with you, and I look forward to connecting with you on The Bridge!
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.
Episode 416
Sammy opens up a beat by A Tribe Called Quest! He’s got songs from AP Dhillon, Wazir Patar, Aparshakti Khurana, Raga, Diljit Dosanjh and Arijit Singh. He’s joined by Aman and Suhas as they preview their episode that airs Thursday morning. Sammy is also joined by Kapow as Vinod breaks down the new episode airing tomorrow with Mayank’s old teacher! Sammy is joined by E The First from the show The E-Squared show, E breaks down his advice for Akaash Singh as a brother! Sammy is joined by Prabhleen, the host of the show Jugni Podcast that airs every Wednesday on Rukus Avenue Radio. Dr Roy reports on Conan O’Brien is filming in India for his travel show, sharing his experiences online. Sudad Sharma’s new thriller, This Tempting Madness, premieres on November 27th. Karan Tells us that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia finalized a 10-year labor pact, securing nearly 900,000 jobs for Pakistanis in energy, logistics, and construction. Meanwhile, Nepal declared a national water emergency after glacier lake outbursts displaced over 20,000 villages, highlighting the urgent need for climate change action.

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