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!
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-bridge-by-sammy-chand–6650619/support.
June 18, 2026 — “Sammy Chand Interviews Shuba”
The Bridge is available on the iHeart Radio app
Episode 557
ON TODAY’S SHOW
Thursday on The Bridge belongs to the new era of the independent artist — Shuba sits down with Sammy. The singer and content creator who built her own lane and caught A.R. Rahman’s ear along the way; his collaboration with her, Jamal, plays just before she takes the chair, and her own If I Were There follows the conversation. Around her, the music runs current. Talwiinder and Afusic’s Pal Pal opens, with Pritam’s Mashooqa and Gulab Siidhu’s Nai Dabde behind it. Seedhe Maut and OG Lucifer bring Pickup, and Simran Choudhary’s Jamna Kinare and Sanju Rathod’s Bangles build toward the interview. After Shuba, Cheema Y and Jasleen Akhtar’s Haji Mastaan, then a left-field crossover — Karan Aujla and One Direction’s Tell Me — and RUUH’s Adayein Teri closes the hour. Plus Dr. Roy with the Word On The Avenue, Aashi Arora previewing her show, and Doyeeta Das Gupta on the Artist Spotlight.
FEATURED MUSIC
Pal Pal — Talwiinder, Afusic
Mashooqa — Pritam, Amitabh Bhattacharya
Nai Dabde — Gulab Siidhu
Pickup — Seedhe Maut, OG Lucifer
Jamna Kinare — Simran Choudhary
Bangles — Sanju Rathod
Jamal — AR Rahman, Shuba, Maysaa Cara, Brandon Diaz
If I Were There — Shuba
Haji Mastaan — Cheema Y, Jasleen Akhtar
Tell Me — Karan Aujla, One Direction
Adayein Teri — RUUH
FEATURED GUESTS & CONTRIBUTORS
Shuba — Singer and content creator, today’s interview guest. Joins Sammy at 26:54
Dr. Roy — Word On The Avenue, daily Rukus Avenue Radio All-Stars segment
Aashi Arora — Previews her show, Thursday Rukus Avenue Radio All-Stars segment
Doyeeta Das Gupta — Artist Spotlight on Cheema Y
RUNDOWN
0:00 Sammy Chand Opening
2:30 Pal Pal — Talwiinder, Afusic
5:42 Sammy
6:10 Mashooqa — Pritam, Amitabh Bhattacharya
9:36 Sammy
9:48 Nai Dabde — Gulab Siidhu
11:48 Sammy
12:02 Dr Roy delivers the Word On The Avenue
13:36 Sammy
13:48 Pickup — Seedhe Maut, OG Lucifer
16:10 Sammy
16:31 Aashi Arora previews her show
17:12 Sammy
17:30 Jamna Kinare — Simran Choudhary
19:14 Sammy
19:32 Bangles — Sanju Rathod
22:40 Sammy
23:24 Jamal — AR Rahman, Shuba, Maysaa Cara, Brandon Diaz
26:54 Sammy Chand interviews Shuba
46:14 If I Were There — Shuba
48:25 Sammy
48:50 Doyeeta Das Gupta delivers the Artist Spotlight on Cheema Y
50:04 Sammy
50:12 Haji Mastaan — Cheema Y, Jasleen Akhtar
52:38 Sammy Chand delivers the Closing Remarks
55:05 Tell Me — Karan Aujla, One Direction
57:42 Sammy
57:56 Adayein Teri — RUUH
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-bridge-by-sammy-chand–6650619/support.
Sammy Chand’s daily radio show on Rukus Avenue Radio is the leading Indian music and culture show in the world. The one hour show airs daily worldwide.
“South Asian music podcast,” “Punjabi music show,” “Bollywood commentary,” “Indian diaspora radio”, “Indian Music”, “Top Indian Radio Show”, “Punjabi Radio Show”, “Indian Radio Host”, “Punjabi Radio Host”.
Disclaimer
This podcast’s information is provided for general reference and was obtained from publicly accessible sources. The Podcast Collaborative neither produces nor verifies the content, accuracy, or suitability of this podcast. Views and opinions belong solely to the podcast creators and guests.
For a complete disclaimer, please see our Full Disclaimer on the archive page. The Podcast Collaborative bears no responsibility for the podcast’s themes, language, or overall content. Listener discretion is advised. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more details.