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Offair Originals with Simran Presented by TOC Combine

Offair Originals with Simran Presented by TOC Combine

By: TOC Combine & Simran
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Join RJ Simran as she dives into the foundational DNA of modern media, tracing digital skills back to the pioneering techniques of oral traditions in Offair Originals.

We look for the authenticity and "flesh and blood" connection that content-fatigued audiences crave. We explore the magic and substance of classic media that taught us to connect, talk and converse, long before influencers and viral trends!

The niche of OffAir Originals (OAO) lies at the intersection of Media History, and Digital Storytelling.

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Episodes
  • BBC Rehan Fazal Unfiltered
    Nov 25 2025

    BBC journalist Rehan Fazal host of the popular podcast 'Vivechana' breaks down the success formula behind it, while revealing shocking truths about India–Pakistan wars — based on decades of research and on-ground stories you’ve never heard before.
    Rehan also eplores how the conversational tone essential for radio success translates into the intimacy and "genuine connection" sought by content-fatigued audiences.

    #RehanFazal #BBCJournalist #Vivechana #IndiaPakistanWar #1965War #1971War #WarHistory #IndiaPakRelations #HiddenHistory #WarStories #InvestigativeJournalism #RealWarTruths #IndianHistory #PakistanHistory #OffAirOriginals #SimranKohli #PodcastIndia #StorytellingIndia #LongFormConversation

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    27 mins
  • India's first woman Dastango
    Nov 18 2025

    Before podcasts, before mics — there was Dastangoi: the ancient Indian art of storytelling.And for centuries, it was a man’s world… until one woman stepped forward
    and made history listen. ‘India’s first woman Dastango’ — Fauzia Dastango”
    The first woman Dastango — who didn’t just tell stories,she became one.From Old Delhi’s forgotten lanes to global stages,Fauzia brings back the rhythm, rebellion, and romance of spoken art.🎙️ #OffAirOriginals — where the mic meets memory. Fauzia is recognized among 112 exceptional women achievers (“FIRST LADIES”) here she reveals "Original Storyteller" techniques, that laid the foundation for immersive audio.
    Can the Magic of Old Delhi’s oral tradition teach modern podcasters the secret to intimacy? Find out how Fauzia Dastango casts her spell on content-fatigued audiences. She reveals how her use of tone creates powerful mental imagery. She gives practical advise on the use of tone and expression to create imagery for impact. She works to preserve dying dialects, mirroring how early RJs used voice to connect listeners across language barriers.
    Discover the greatest secret power of a Dastango! The Magic of the Original Storyteller
    #DastangoFauzia #OralTradition #Ayyari #OldDelhi #rjsimran #offairoriginals #StoryToSkill#DastangoFauzia #OralTradition #FirstLadies #GenuineConnection #StoriesNotStreets #FauziaDastango #OffAirOriginals #OldDelhiStories #DelhiCulture #Dilli6 #DelhiHeritage #HiddenDelhi #BeyondFood #StorytellersOfIndia #UrduStorytelling #CulturalVoices #OffAirOriginals #HeritageVoices #DelhiHeart #UrduStorytelling #DelhiVibes #StorytellersOfIndia #HiddenDelhi #DelhiBeyondMonuments

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    17 mins
  • Bestselling Storyteller Ft.Neelesh Kulkarni
    Nov 12 2025

    He’s lived every storyteller’s dream bestseller → webseries. What’s next? Author and AIR historian Neelesh Kulkarni discusses the challenge of adapting his best-selling book, Ram ke Path Par to a web series, aligning with the Story to Skill shift.

    Are Podcasts replacing books? He debates whether podcasts are now a better medium for non-fiction than books in the age of shareable clips. Also, discover if the spiritual unity in bestseller, Ram Ke Path Par is more important the struggle in Uprising!

    Airwaves to archives — Radio stories that shaped India’s voice📻This #PublicServiceBroadcastDay, we celebrate 100 years of storytelling with Neelesh Kulkarni — author of Alashvani: A Century of Stories.

    Tune in as we revisit the sound that united a nation.#OffAirOriginals — where every story begins behind the mic.

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    📻 Celebrate #PublicServiceBroadcastDay with us

    #NeeleshKulkarni #AllIndiaRadio #PublicServiceBroadcastDay #Aakashvani #Aakashvani100 #BalanceBaraber #VodcastLaunch #OffAirOriginals #StoryOfIndia #RadioLegacy #IndianBroadcastHistory #VoiceOfIndia #RJSimran #PodcastIndia #AuthorsOfIndia

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    21 mins
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