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EPISODE · Dec 30, 2025 · 2H 42M

2026 Content Predictions: Racism, Looksmaxxing, and India On Top | Dostcast w/ Viraj Sheth

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Subscribe to Dostcast Clips:https://www.youtube.com/@dostcastclips?sub_confirmation=1Listen to Dostcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70vrbHeSvrcXyOeISTyBSy?si=be05dbdd564245d9Join the Dostcast Janta Party on WhatsApp for regular updates: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAZwo5D8SDs5kf94N3TWant to suggest a guest?Fill this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ft_-1QDs7XpsSWnaPOeF21yUlhk9bzKvwHSyh4hHfBU/edit?usp=drivesdk====================================================================Viraj Sheth is the Co-Founder & CEO of Monk-E, a Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia honoree, and a leading strategist at the intersection of digital culture, content, and influence. With a sharp understanding of how narratives are built and broken online, he decodes the forces shaping attention, identity, and public conversation in the internet age.In this episode, Vinamre and Viraj discuss:The shift from virality to “taste” as the new cultural currencyGen Z vs. Millennials, dating in the age of brainrot, and the return to analogPersonal branding, PR strategy, and why comment sections now drive narrativesWhether films like Dhurandhar act as propaganda and who controls the storyLooksmaxxing as the next wave and the future of talent managementHow to improve parental health and why Indians need better PRFollow Viraj Sheth:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viraj_sheth/?hl=en Twitter/X: https://x.com/viraj_shethTimestamps (Final)0:00 How We Met1:39 How Content Shapes Politics10:08 Ameero Ke Chochle16:04 The Art of Making Short‑Form Content22:04 Going Back to Analog25:14 Understanding Trends29:54 Taste is the New Buzzword33:34 Gen Z vs. Millennials46:34 Dating, Content & Brainrot54:24 Nanci Tyagi & Tyla1:01:24 PR Strategy & The Comment Section1:07:06 Personal Branding1:08:29 The Future of Podcasting1:23:49 Experience in Faridabad1:29:24 Do Indians Need Better PR?1:47:43 We Need to Read and Write More1:50:53 Is Dhurandhar Propaganda?2:09:23 Will Talent Management Stay Relevant?2:14:23 How to Improve Your Parents' Health2:24:22 Decoding Dhurandhar & Narrative Control2:34:22 Looksmaxxing: The Next Big Trend====================================================================Vinamre Kasanaa is a writer at heart, podcaster and entrepreneur by craft.He spends a significant part of his time reading and researching.With over 500 podcasts under his belt, he’s interviewed everyone—from HNIs and industry leaders to everyday superheroes.Follow Vinamre:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaaDostcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dostcast====================================================================Contact Us:For business inquiries: [email protected]

Subscribe to Dostcast Clips:https://www.youtube.com/@dostcastclips?sub_confirmation=1Listen to Dostcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70vrbHeSvrcXyOeISTyBSy?si=be05dbdd564245d9Join the Dostcast Janta Party on WhatsApp for regular updates: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAZwo5D8SDs5kf94N3TWant to suggest a guest?Fill this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ft_-1QDs7XpsSWnaPOeF21yUlhk9bzKvwHSyh4hHfBU/edit?usp=drivesdk====================================================================Viraj Sheth is the Co-Founder & CEO of Monk-E, a Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia honoree, and a leading strategist at the intersection of digital culture, content, and influence. With a sharp understanding of how narratives are built and broken online, he decodes the forces shaping attention, identity, and public conversation in the internet age.In this episode, Vinamre and Viraj discuss:The shift from virality to “taste” as the new cultural currencyGen Z vs. Millennials, dating in the age of brainrot, and the return to analogPersonal branding, PR strategy, and why comment sections now drive narrativesWhether films like Dhurandhar act as propaganda and who controls the storyLooksmaxxing as the next wave and the future of talent managementHow to improve parental health and why Indians need better PRFollow Viraj Sheth:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viraj_sheth/?hl=en Twitter/X: https://x.com/viraj_shethTimestamps (Final)0:00 How We Met1:39 How Content Shapes Politics10:08 Ameero Ke Chochle16:04 The Art of Making Short‑Form Content22:04 Going Back to Analog25:14 Understanding Trends29:54 Taste is the New Buzzword33:34 Gen Z vs. Millennials46:34 Dating, Content & Brainrot54:24 Nanci Tyagi & Tyla1:01:24 PR Strategy & The Comment Section1:07:06 Personal Branding1:08:29 The Future of Podcasting1:23:49 Experience in Faridabad1:29:24 Do Indians Need Better PR?1:47:43 We Need to Read and Write More1:50:53 Is Dhurandhar Propaganda?2:09:23 Will Talent Management Stay Relevant?2:14:23 How to Improve Your Parents' Health2:24:22 Decoding Dhurandhar & Narrative Control2:34:22 Looksmaxxing: The Next Big Trend====================================================================Vinamre Kasanaa is a writer at heart, podcaster and entrepreneur by craft.He spends a significant part of his time reading and researching.With over 500 podcasts under his belt, he’s interviewed everyone—from HNIs and industry leaders to everyday superheroes.Follow Vinamre:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaaDostcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dostcast====================================================================Contact Us:For business inquiries: [email protected]

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