Ep#215 Banned, Blocked and Bemused! (feat. Mayank Gangwar)

Ep#215 Banned, Blocked and Bemused! (feat. Mayank Gangwar)

Author: Läyeh August 31, 2025 Duration: 1:18:55

🎙️ #dkLa! Pirate Radio – Ep. 215
Banned, Blocked and Bemused
ft. Mayank Gangwar

In this eye-opening episode, Layeh speaks with Mayank Gangwar—an international poet, author, podcaster, publisher, and the creative mind behind Genius Words and Dear Paarijaat Podcast.

Together, they unpack what it means to be a creator in an era of shadowbans, sudden takedowns, and digital gatekeeping. Mayank shares the strange, surreal, and sometimes funny stories of being blocked without warning, banned without reason, and yet still thriving across platforms and borders.

💬 Themes explored:
– Digital censorship & creator suppression
– Entrepreneurship through poetry and publishing
– Building a truly international podcast
– Staying creative when the system tries to silence you

🎧 This episode is a masterclass in persistence, artistry, and poetic rebellion.

🔗 Connect with Mayank:
📚 Genius Words
🎙️ Dear Paarijaat Podcast


There's a certain magic in catching a conversation before it's packaged for mass consumption, a raw authenticity that often gets smoothed away. #dkLa! Pirate Radio, steered by Läyeh, is built on that very premise. This podcast operates like an audio archive for the unfolding present, dedicating itself to deep, patient listening. You'll hear dialogues that feel more like discoveries than interviews, where ideas are presented in their formative, sometimes messy state, and cultural shifts are examined as they happen, not in retrospect. The rhythm here is intentionally different, prioritizing the craft of the conversation and the substance of the connection over the noise of immediacy. It’s a space shaped by a respect for enduring traditions and meticulous care, yet it remains dynamically open to what's next without compromising its core. Tuning into this feed means accessing a continuous document of voices and thoughts that value depth and continuity, offering a sustained, thoughtful engagement with society and culture that’s increasingly rare. This is where you listen closely, not just hear.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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