Spender Bender
Spender Bender
Podcast Description
Are you bad at spending money? Do you buy ridiculous things you don't possibly need? You've come to the right place!
Hosts and comedians Govind Menon and Hoshang Maini have a problem. They keep buying dumb shit that they don't need! So, they thought they'd at least talk about it with their friends! Welcome to Spender Bender!
Produced by Antariksh Takkar
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores themes like unnecessary purchases, financial habits, and comedic storytelling. Episodes feature engaging topics like wedding expenses, unique obsessions with items such as Japanese stationery, and personal anecdotes that highlight spending mishaps. For example, a recent episode discussed a guest's lavish wedding proposals and the financial stress that comes with wedding planning.

Are you bad at spending money? Do you buy ridiculous things you don’t possibly need? You’ve come to the right place!
Hosts and comedians Govind Menon and Hoshang Maini have a problem. They keep buying dumb shit that they don’t need! So, they thought they’d at least talk about it with their friends! Welcome to Spender Bender!
Produced by Antariksh Takkar
Do you have a spending problem? Come for our next LIVE episode: Tickets are live –
https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/spender-bender-live-kcc/ET00511936
On this LIVE episode of Spender Bender, hosts Govind and Hoshang are joined by guests Sakshi Shivdasani, Naina Bhan, and Kareema Barry for an entertaining deep dive into their personal spending habits. The panel showcases an eclectic range of purchases – from luxury footwear and unique accessories to pet fashion, while sharing hilarious anecdotes about their career milestones and comical daily mishaps. Join the group for a candid, lighthearted conversation about the items they buy and the funny stories (and thinking) behind their shopping choices.
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Follow Govind Menon: https://www.instagram.com/agovindmenon/
Follow Hoshang Maini: https://www.instagram.com/hoshangmaini/
Follow Sakshi: https://www.instagram.com/sakshishivdasani/
Follow Naina: https://www.instagram.com/nainabee/
Follow Kareema:
https://www.instagram.com/kareemabarry/
Produced by Antariksh Takkar: https://www.instagram.com/antariksht/
@antarikshtakkar
Artwork by Khanak Maini
( https://www.instagram.com/khnk.draft/ )
Check out Khanak’s online store and buy something now:-
https://flunkt.dm2buy.com/
Editor – Rishabh Kumar
Venue – Indifferent
We are also on Spotify and other audio platforms:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5t3B5kzSzyndgHyEnJx6Df?si=2CuvbeiyQFqoBFFbxbYLcQ
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Chapters:
00:00 – Intro – Welcome to Spender Bender
00:44 – Hey there Naina, Sakshi & Kareema!
01:45 – Financial Habits & Spending Philosophy
03:00 – The Reality of Being a ‘Rich Girl’
04:31 – Interns with Mercedes & Parking Struggles
06:12 – Buying New Cars & Address the ‘Copying’ Rumors
07:56 – Driver Pranks & Uber OTP Struggles
11:18 – The Perfect Spending Trio
14:13 – Live Show Announcements
14:56 – Instagram Scams & ‘Stupidity Tax’
16:16 – The Adrenaline Rush of Consumerism
17:14 – Is there a ‘Spending Problem’ or not?
20:07 – Naina’s Products: Super Fancy Footwear?
24:39 – Old Money Vibes
26:34 – Naina’s Newest Purchase: Blue Manolo Blahnics
31:51 – Naina’s Products – The Gucci Wood Heels
32:56 – Ranveer Singh’s Gucci Jacket
34:57 – Naina’s Sustainability Fail
37:22 – The Mystery of ‘Nazir Tailor’
40:10 – Kareema on Luxury vs. Quirky Spending
40:54 – Kareema’s Products: Quirky Earring Collection
41:26 – Kareema’s Ramen Bowl Earrings
43:49 – Kareema’s Telephone Earrings
45:56 – Kareema’s Coconut (Daab) Earrings
48:30 – Kareema’s Manali Gemstone Earrings & Art Supplies
49:50 – The Art Station Basement & Painting Passion
54:55 – Sakshi’s Got More Quirky Bags!
56:58 – Sakshi’s Dog Sushi’s Designer Wardrobe
59:41 – Giving Away Dog Accessories
1:02:19 – Matching Outfits with Sushi
1:05:31 – Audience Q&A: Defensive Purchases
1:08:41 – Biggest Audience Flex: Buying a House at 28
1:09:50 – Final Wrap Up & Credits

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