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গৌরচন্দ্রিকা (Introduction). In this episode: Introduction to the podcast. Rajib and Rudra talk briefly about the who, what, and why of this podcast. Released September, 2020.
একটি ফুটবল ম্যাচ (A Football Match). In this episode: Rajib talks briefly about the Teni-da stories by Taraknath ("Narayan") Gangopadhyay, and reads one of the short stories of Teni-da. In this episode: Rajib talks briefly about the Teni-da stories by Taraknath ("Narayan") Gangopadhyay, and reads one of the short stories of Teni-da. Released October, 2020.
চারমূর্তির অভিযান - ১ (The Expedition of the Four - Chapter 1). In this episode: Rajib talks briefly about the why a particular book by Narayan Gangopadhyay is so special to him, and reads Chapter 1 of the book. Released October, 2020.
প্রোফেসর শঙ্কু ও হাড় (Professor Shonku and the Bones). In this episode: Rudra briefly talks about the stories by Satyajit Ray starring Professor Shonku, and reads one of them. Released October, 2020.
চারমূর্তির অভিযান - ২ (The Expedition of the Four - Chapter 2). In this episode: Rajib continues with a book by Narayan Gangopadhyay, and reads Chapter 2. Released October, 2020.
প্রোফেসর শঙ্কু ও ম্যাকাও (Professor Shonku and the Macaw). In this episode: Rudra reads another story by Satyajit Ray starring Professor Shonku. Released October, 2020.
সুকুমারের তিনটি (Three by Sukumar). In this episode: Rudra talks about the works of Sukumar Ray, and reads three of his small stories. Released October, 2020.
চারমূর্তির অভিযান - ৩ (The Expedition of the Four - Chapter 3). In this episode: Rajib continues with a book by Narayan Gangopadhyay, and reads Chapter 3. Released October, 2020.
চারমূর্তির অভিযান - ৪ (The Expedition of the Four - Chapter 4). In this episode: Rajib continues with a book by Narayan Gangopadhyay, and reads Chapter 4. Released October, 2020.
স্বপ্নলীনা - ১ (The Dreamer - Part 1 of 2). In this episode: Rudra talks about the literary works of Ashapurna Devi, and reads the first half of a story by her. Released October, 2020.
স্বপ্নলীনা - ২ (The Dreamer - Part 2 of 2). In this episode: Rudra reads the second and concluding half of a story by Ashapurna Devi. Released October, 2020.
চারমূর্তির অভিযান - ৫ (The Expedition of the Four - Chapter 5). In this episode: Rajib continues with a book by Narayan Gangopadhyay, and reads Chapter 5. Released October, 2020.
প্রোফেসর শঙ্কু ও আশ্চর্য পুতুল (Professor Shonku and the Amazing Dolls). In this episode: Rudra reads another story by Satyajit Ray starring Professor Shonku. Released October, 2020.
স্বয়ংবরা - চাচা কাহিনী ১ (The Engagement - Story 1 from the "Tales of Uncle" collection). In this episode: Rudra talks about the literature of Sayeead Mujtaba Ali, and reads the first story of his European reminiscence collection attributed to "the Uncle". Released November, 2020.
কর্নেল - চাচা কাহিনী ২ (The Colonel - Story 2 from the "Tales of Uncle" collection). In this episode: Rudra reads another story of Sayeead Mujtaba Ali's European reminiscence collection attributed to "the Uncle". Released November, 2020.
চারমূর্তির অভিযান - ৬-৭ (The Expedition of the Four - Chapters 6 and 7). In this episode: Rajib continues with a book by Narayan Gangopadhyay, and reads Chapters 6 and 7. Released November, 2020.
মা-জননী - চাচা কাহিনী ৩ (The Mother - Story 3 from the "Tales of Uncle" collection). In this episode: Rudra reads another story of Sayeead Mujtaba Ali's European reminiscence collection attributed to "the Uncle". Released 14 November, 2020.
চারমূর্তির অভিযান - ৮-৯ (The Expedition of the Four - Chapters 8 and 9). In this episode: Rajib continues with a book by Narayan Gangopadhyay, and reads Chapters 8 and 9. Released 14 November, 2020.
চারমূর্তির অভিযান - ১০ (The Expedition of the Four - Chapter 10). In this episode: Rajib continues with a book by Narayan Gangopadhyay, and reads Chapter 10. Released 14 November, 2020.
তীর্থহীনা - চাচা কাহিনী ৪ (The Denied - Story 4 from the "Tales of Uncle" collection). In this episode: Rudra reads another story of Sayeead Mujtaba Ali's European reminiscence collection attributed to "the Uncle". Released 20 November, 2020.
বেলতলায় দুʼ-দুবার - চাচা কাহিনী ৫ (Once Bitten - Story 5 from the "Tales of Uncle" collection) In this episode: Rudra reads another story of Sayeead Mujtaba Ali's European reminiscence collection attributed to "the Uncle". Released 20 November, 2020.
চারমূর্তির অভিযান - ১১ (The Expedition of the Four - Chapter 11). In this episode: Rajib continues with a book by Narayan Gangopadhyay, and reads Chapter 11. Released 11 December, 2020.
কাফে দ্য জেনি - চাচা কাহিনী ৬ (Cafe de Genie - Story 6 from the "Tales of Uncle" collection). In this episode: Rudra reads another story of Sayeead Mujtaba Ali's European reminiscence collection attributed to "the Uncle". Released 11 December, 2020.
চারমূর্তির অভিযান - ১২ (The Expedition of the Four - Chapter 12). In this episode: Rajib continues with a book by Narayan Gangopadhyay, and reads Chapter 12. Released 11 December, 2020.
চারমূর্তির অভিযান - ১৩-১৪-১৫ (The Expedition of the Four - Chapters 13, 14 and 15). In this episode: Rajib continues with a book by Narayan Gangopadhyay, and reads Chapters 13, 14 and 15. Released 18 December, 2020.
পুনশ্চ - চাচা কাহিনী ৭ (Postscript - Story 7 from the "Tales of Uncle" collection). In this episode: Rudra reads another story of Sayeead Mujtaba Ali's European reminiscence collection attributed to "the Uncle". Released 18 December, 2020.
বেঁচে থাক সর্দি-কাশি - চাচা কাহিনী ৮ (Thank God for Sniffles and Sneezes - Story 8 from the "Tales of Uncle" collection). In this episode: Rudra reads the concluding story of Sayeead Mujtaba Ali's European reminiscence collection attributed to "the Uncle". Released 18 December, 2020.
চারমূর্তির অভিযান - ১৬ (The Expedition of the Four - Chapter 16). In this episode: Rajib continues with a book by Narayan Gangopadhyay, and reads Chapter 16. Released 28 December, 2020.
চারমূর্তির অভিযান - ১৭ (The Expedition of the Four - Chapter 17). In this episode: Rajib continues with a book by Narayan Gangopadhyay, and reads Chapter 17, the concluding chapter. Released 28 December, 2020.
পর্বসন্ধি (Season One Finale - Looking ahead to Season Two). In this episode: Rajib and Rudra converse about two luminaries of Bengali literature whose works will be featured in Season Two, starting early in 2021. Released 28 December, 2020.
গৌরচন্ডালী (Intro-contra-duction - Season Two kickoff). In this episode: Rajib and Rudra kick off the second season of the podcast, express gratitude to listeners, and explain the conservation goals of the podcast. Released February 2021.
প্রেতপুরী (Spirit House). In this episode: Rajib reads a story of the supernatural by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released February 2021.
পরশুরাম প্রসঙ্গে; দুটি অনুগল্প (Reflecting on Parashuram; two short-shorts). In this episode: Rudra talks about the literature of Rajshekhar Basu, better known by his nom-de-plume Parashuram, and reads two short-short stories by him. Released February 2021.
বহুরূপী (Polymorph). In this episode: Rajib reads a story of the supernatural by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released February 2021.
লম্বকর্ণ (Lombokorno the goat). In this episode: Rudra reads a humorous story by Parashuram. Released February 2021.
ভূশন্ডীর মাঠে (At the Bhushandi Desolation). In this episode: Rudra reads a story of satirical humor by Parashuram. Released February 2021.
চুয়া-চন্দন - ১ (The Ballad of Chua and Chandan - Part 1 of 3). In this episode, Rajib reads the first of three parts of a romantic novella by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released February 2021.
চুয়া-চন্দন - ২ (The Ballad of Chua and Chandan - Part 2 of 3). In this episode, Rajib reads the second of three parts of a romantic novella by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released February 2021.
চুয়া-চন্দন - ৩ (The Ballad of Chua and Chandan - Part 3 of 3). In this episode, Rajib reads the last of three parts of a romantic novella by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released February 2021.
দক্ষিণরায় (Lord of the Tigers). In this episode: Rudra reads a story of satirical humor by Parashuram. Released February 2021.
গামানুষ জাতির কথা (The Rise and Fall of the Gamma-men). In this episode: Rudra reads a story of satirical humor by Parashuram. Released March 2021.
ধীরেন ঘোষের বিবাহ (Dhiren Ghosh's Wedding Night). In this episode: Rajib reads a story of the supernatural by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released March 2021.
দেহান্তর (Transmigration). In this episode: Rajib reads a story of the supernatural by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released March 2021.
প্রোফেসর শঙ্কু ও গোলক-রহস্য (Professor Shonku and the Amazing Sphere). In this episode: Rudra reads another story by Satyajit Ray starring Professor Shonku. Released March 2021.
নিধিরামের নির্বন্ধ (Nidhiram's Appeal). In this episode: Rudra reads a story of satirical humor by Parashuram. Released March 2021.
দধীচি, পোকা, ও বিশ্বকর্মা (Bones of Thunder, the Divine Engineer, and Insects). In this episode: Rajib reads a humorous short story by Narayan Gangopadhyay. Released March 2021.
নির্মোক নৃত্য (The Divine Striptease). In this episode: Rudra reads a story of satirical humor by Parashuram. Released March 2021.
নীল তারা (The Blue Star). In this episode: Rudra reads a story of satirical humor by Parashuram. Released March 2021.
কম্বল নিরুদ্দেশ - ১ (Where is Kombol? - Part 1). In this episode: Rajib reads the first of four parts of a novel by Narayan Gangopadhyay. Released April 2021.
কম্বল নিরুদ্দেশ - ২ (Where is Kombol? - Part 2). In this episode: Rajib reads the second of four parts of a novel by Narayan Gangopadhyay. Released April 2021.
কম্বল নিরুদ্দেশ - ৩ (Where is Kombol? - Part 3). In this episode: Rajib reads the third of four parts of a novel by Narayan Gangopadhyay. Released April 2021.
কম্বল নিরুদ্দেশ - ৪ (Where is Kombol? - Part 4). In this episode: Rajib reads the last of four parts of a novel by Narayan Gangopadhyay. Released April 2021.
প্রোফেসর শঙ্কু ও চী-চিং (Professor Shonku and the Magician Chi-Ching). In this episode: Rudra reads another story by Satyajit Ray starring Professor Shonku. Released April 2021.
মহেশের মহাযাত্রা (Mahesh's Final Journey). In this episode: Rudra reads a story of satirical humor by Parashuram. Released April 2021.
মৃৎ-প্রদীপ - ১ (The Earthen Lamp - Part 1). In this episode: Rajib reads the first of three parts of a novella by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released April 2021.
মৃৎ-প্রদীপ - ২ (The Earthen Lamp - Part 2). In this episode: Rajib reads the second of three parts of a novella by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released April 2021.
মৃৎ-প্রদীপ - ৩ (The Earthen Lamp - Part 3). In this episode: Rajib reads the last of three parts of a novella by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released April 2021.
মরণ-ভোমরা (The Hornet of Death). In this episode: Rudra reads a story of the supernatural by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released April 2021.
দেখা হবে (See You Later). In this episode: Rudra reads a story of the supernatural by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released April 2021.
পরীক্ষা (Exam Day). In this episode: We introduce Mahasweta, a new reader for this podcast; Mahasweta briefly talks about the literature of Nabanita Debsen, and reads one of her short stories. Released April 2021.
প্রেমেন্দ্র-স্মরণে (Remembering Premendra Mitra). In this episode: Rajib and Rudra converse about the significance of the month of May for Bengali litterateurs, and talk briefly of the life and literature of Premendra Mitra. Released May 2nd, 2021.
মশা (Mosquito). In this episode: Rajib reads a story of Ghanaa-da's tall tales by Premendra Mitra. Released May, 2021.
কাঁচ (Glass). In this episode: Rajib reads a story of Ghanaa-da's tall tales by Premendra Mitra. Released May, 2021.
অতিথি (The Passer-by). In this episode: Rudra embarks on stories by Rabindranath Tagore, and pays tribute to Tagore's 160th birth anniversary, by reading one of his short stories. Released 9th May, 2021.
ডিটেকটিভ (Sleuth). In this episode: Rajib pays tribute to Tagore's 160th birth anniversary, by reading one of his short stories. Released 9th May, 2021.
মহামায়া (Mahamaya). In this episode: Mahasweta pays tribute to Tagore's 160th birth anniversary, by reading one of his short stories. Released 9th May, 2021.
পোকা (Insect). In this episode: Rajib reads a story of Ghanaa-da's tall tales by Premendra Mitra. Released May, 2021.
ধুলো (Dust). In this episode: Rajib reads a story of Ghanaa-da's tall tales by Premendra Mitra. Released May, 2021.
প্রাগজ্যোতিষ (Medieval Times). In this episode: Rajib reads a historic romance by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released May, 2021.
মুলো (Radishes). In this episode: Rajib reads a story of Ghanaa-da's tall tales by Premendra Mitra. Released May, 2021.
খট্টাঙ্গ আর পলান্ন (In High Style). In this episode: Rajib reads a humorous short story by Narayan Gangopadhyay. Released May, 2021.
হেঁশোরাম হুঁশিয়ারের ডায়রি (Diary of an Intrepid Explorer). In this episode: Rudra reads a humorous story by Sukumar Ray. Released May, 2021.
অটলবাবুর অন্তিম চিন্তা (The Dying Thoughts of Atal-babu). In this episode: Rudra reads a story of satirical humor by Parashuram. Released May, 2021.
বর্ণান্ধ (Color-blind). In this episode: Rajib reads a translated story by Satyajit Ray, one of his earliest literary works. Released May, 2021.
আকাশের আতঙ্ক (Terror of the Skies). In this episode: Rudra reads a science-fiction story by Premendra Mitra. Released May, 2021.
জনৈক কাপুরুষের কাহিনী (Coward). In this episode: Rudra reads a story of social criticism by Premendra Mitra. Released June, 2021.
নুড়ি (Pebble). In this episode: Rajib reads a story of Ghanaa-da's tall tales by Premendra Mitra. Released June, 2021.
শীলা-সোমেশ (How Sheela Met Somesh). In this episode, Rajib reads a romantic story by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released June, 2021.
দুই ম্যাজিশিয়ান (The Two Magicians). In this episode, Rudra reads a story by Satyajit Ray. Released June, 2021.
রহস্যভেদী (Bloodhound). In this episode, Rajib briefly talks about Kireeti, the fictional detective created by Dr. Niharranjan Gupta, and reads one of Niharranjan's stories starring him. Released June, 2021.
সবুরে মেওয়া ফলে (All things Come to Those who Wait). In this episode: Mahasweta reads a humorous story by Nabanita Debsen. Released June, 2021.
প্রোফেসর শঙ্কু ও রোবু (Professor Shonku and Robbie the Robot). In this episode: Rudra reads another story by Satyajit Ray starring Professor Shonku. Released June, 2021.
হলুদ শয়তান - ১ (The Yellow Terror - Part 1 of 3). In this episode, Rajib reads the first of three parts of a story by Dr. Niharranjan Gupta starring his fictional detective Kireeti Roy. Released June, 2021.
হলুদ শয়তান - ২ (The Yellow Terror - Part 2 of 3). In this episode, Rajib reads the second of three parts of a story by Dr. Niharranjan Gupta starring his fictional detective Kireeti Roy. Released June, 2021.
হলুদ শয়তান - ৩ (The Yellow Terror - Part 3 of 3). In this episode, Rajib reads the last of three parts of a story by Dr. Niharranjan Gupta starring his fictional detective Kireeti Roy. Released June, 2021.
একা - কমলাকান্তের দপ্তর ১ (Alone - Story 1 from the "Kamalakanta's Column" collection). In this episode, Rudra briefly talks about the literature of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, and reads the first of a series of stories by him told in the persona of Kamalaakaanta, a crotchety old good-for-nothing. Released June, 2021.
মধু-মালতী (Madhu and Malati Ran Away). In this episode, Rajib reads a romantic story by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released June, 2021.
বাদুড় বিভীষিকা (Nocturnal Visitor). In this episode, Rajib reads a story by Satyajit Ray. Released June, 2021.
কাক-কাহিনী (A Murder of Crows). In this episode: Rajib reads a humorous short story by Narayan Gangopadhyay starring Teni-da. Released July, 2021.
বিরিঞ্চিবাবা (The Great Sage Birinchi). In this episode: Rudra reads a story of satirical humor by Parashuram. Released July, 2021.
বিপিন চৌধুরীর স্মৃতিভ্রম (Bipin Chowdhury's Memory Problems). In this episode, Rajib reads a story by Satyajit Ray. Released July 11, 2021.
বারীন ভৌমিকের ব্যারাম (Bareen Bhowmick's Malady). In this episode, Rajib reads a story by Satyajit Ray. Released July 11, 2021.
বহুরূপী (Makeover Magic). In this episode, Rudra reads a story by Satyajit Ray. Released July 11, 2021.
স্পটলাইট (Spotlight). In this episode, Rajib reads a story by Satyajit Ray. Released July 11, 2021.
সুমিত্রার অপমৃত্যু (An Untimely Death). In this episode: Mahasweta introduces a landmark story by Pratibha Basu, and reads it. Released July 27, 2021.
মনুষ্য ফল - কমলাকান্তের দপ্তর ২ (Human Fruit - Story 2 from the "Kamalakanta's Column" collection). In this episode: Rudra reads the next of the series of stories by Bankimchandra Chattopadhyay told in the persona of Kamalaakaanta, a crotchety old good-for-nothing. Released July 31, 2021.
প্রোফেসর শঙ্কু ও কোচাবাম্বার গুহা (Professor Shonku and the Cave of Cochabamba). In this episode: Rudra reads another story by Satyajit Ray starring Professor Shonku. Release July 31, 2021.
রক্ত-সন্ধ্যা - ১ (Blood-stained Sunset - 1). In this episode: Rajib reads the first of two parts of a story of historical dramatic fiction by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released August 7, 2021.
রক্ত-সন্ধ্যা - ২ (Blood-stained Sunset - 2). In this episode: Rajib reads the second of two parts of a story of historical dramatic fiction by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released August 7, 2021.
আসরের শতক-পূর্তি (Our Hundredth Episode). In this episode: Rudra and Rajib briefly give thanks to their listeners, and listen to input from a few of their listeners who also originally provided encouragement to create this podcast. Released August 15, 2021.
খগম (Khagam). In this episode: Rajib reads a short story by Satyjajit Ray. Released August 21, 2021.
ইউটিলিটি বা উদর-দর্শন - কমলাকান্তের দপ্তর ৩ (Utility, or The Philosophy of the Belly - Story 3 from the "Kamalakanta's Column" collection). In this episode: Rudra reads the next of the series of stories by Bankimchandra Chattopadhyay told in the persona of Kamalaakaanta, a crotchety old good-for-nothing. Released August 21, 2021.
হাতির সঙ্গে হাতাহাতি (Hustling the Elephant). In this episode: Rajib talks briefly about Shibram Chakrabarty and his literary humor, and reads an early story by him. Released August 29, 2021.
নরহরির রূপান্তর (The Transformation of Narahari). In this episode: Rajib and Rudra introduce Parama Ghosh, a new reader in this podcast, who reads a story by Ashapurna Devi. Released August 29, 2021.
যমদুয়ারে - ১ (At the Gates of Hades - 1). In this episode: Rajib briefly introduces Buddhadev Guha and his character Riju-da, with a brief note mourning his recent passing, and reads the first of three parts of a story of Riju-da's exploits. Released September 5, 2021.
যমদুয়ারে - ২ (At the Gates of Hades - 2). In this episode: Rajib reads the second of three parts of a story of Riju-da's exploits. Released September 5, 2021.
যমদুয়ারে - ৩ (At the Gates of Hades - 3). In this episode: Rajib reads the second of three parts of a story of Riju-da's exploits. Released September 5, 2021.
অঙ্ক সাহিত্যের যোগফল (The Sum of Arithmetic and Language). In this episode: Rajib reads a humorous story by Shibram Chakrabarty. Released September 19, 2021.
চিকিৎসা-সংকট (A Crisis of Therapies). In this episode: Rudra reads a humorous story by Parashuram. Released September 19, 2021.
ঝাউবাংলোর রহস্য - ১ (The Mysterious Pine Cottage - 1). In this episode: Rajib reads the first of four parts of a novel by Narayan Gangopadhyay. Released September 26, 2021.
ঝাউবাংলোর রহস্য - ২ (The Mysterious Pine Cottage - 2). In this episode: Rajib reads the second of four parts of a novel by Narayan Gangopadhyay. Released September 26, 2021.
ঝাউবাংলোর রহস্য - ৩ (The Mysterious Pine Cottage - 3). In this episode: Rajib reads the third of four parts of a novel by Narayan Gangopadhyay. Released September 26, 2021.
ঝাউবাংলোর রহস্য - ৪ (The Mysterious Pine Cottage - 4). In this episode: Rajib reads the final of four parts of a novel by Narayan Gangopadhyay. Released September 26, 2021.
বনফুলের অনুগল্প (Banapul's micro-stories). In this episode: Rudra speaks briefly about the literature of Banapul (Balaichand Mukhopadhyay), and reads a few of his stories written with extreme economy of words. Released October 3, 2021.
লীলা মজুমদারের দুটি গল্প (Two by Leela Majumder). In this episode: Mahasweta speaks briefly about the children's literature of Leela Majumder, and reads two short stories by her. Released October 3, 2021.
নষ্টনীড় - ১ (Broken Nest - 1). In this episode: Mahasweta reads the first of three parts of a novella by Rabindranath Tagore. Released October 10, 2021.
নষ্টনীড় - ২ (Broken Nest - 2). In this episode: Mahasweta reads the second of three parts of a novella by Rabindranath Tagore. Released October 10, 2021.
নষ্টনীড় - ৩ (Broken Nest - 3). In this episode: Mahasweta reads the final of three parts of a novella by Rabindranath Tagore. Released October 10, 2021.
হরগোবিন্দের যোগফল (Yogi Haragobinda's Verdict). In this episode: Rajib reads a humorous story by Shibram Chakrabarty. Released October 17, 2021.
দুধের দাম (Payment for the Milk). In this episode: Parama reads a story by Banaphul. Released October 17, 2021.
পতঙ্গ - কমলাকান্তের দপ্তর 8 (Like Moths to Flame - Story 4 from the "Kamalakanta's Column" collection). In this episode: Rudra reads the next of the series of stories by Bankimchandra Chattopadhyay told in the persona of Kamalaakaanta, a crotchety old good-for-nothing. Released October 25, 2021.
ব্রহ্মরাজের পদ্মরাগ (The Royal Gem of Burma). In this episode: Rudra speaks briefly about the youth literature of Hemendrakumar Roy, and reads one of his stories starring his fictional detective Jayanta. Released October 25, 2021.
সন্ধ্যার পরে সাবধান (Be Wary After Dark). In this episode: Rajib reads a collection of short ghost stories by Hemendrakumar Roy. Released October 30, 2021.
প্রোফেসর শঙ্কু ও রক্তমৎস্য রহস্য (Professor Shonku and the Mystery of the Crimson Fish). In this episode: Rudra reads another story by Satyajit Ray starring Professor Shonku. Released November 13, 2021.
ঠাকুরমা-র ঝুলি-র দুটি (Two from "Thakurmaa-r Jhuli" - "The Bengali Granny's Book of Folk Fairy Tales"). In this episode: An episode specially made for our very young listeners! Mahasweta briefly describes the fairy tales penned by Dakshinaranjan Mitra-Majumder, and reads two stories from his most well-known book of stories. Released November 21, 2021.
আমার মন - কমলাকান্তের দপ্তর ৫ (Where's My Mind - Story 5 from the "Kamalakanta's Column" collection). In this episode: Rudra reads the next of the series of stories by Bankimchandra Chattopadhyay told in the persona of Kamalaakaanta, a crotchety old good-for-nothing. Released November 27, 2021.
কি করে বুঝবো (How Can I Tell). In this episode: Rajib and Rudra introduce Amrita Sircar, a new reader in this podcast, who reads a story by Ashapurna Devi. Released November 27, 2021.
কুট্টিমামার দন্তকাহিনী (The Saga of Uncle Kutti's Teeth). In this episode: Rudra reads a humorous short story by Narayan Gangopadhyay starring Teni-da. Released December 4th, 2021.
ব্রহ্মবিকাশের দন্তবিকাশ (Brahmabikaash's Smirk). In this episode: Rudra reads a humorous short story by Narayan Gangopadhyay starring Teni-da. Released December 4th, 2021.
দ্বিতীয় পর্ব সমাপ্ত (Season Two Finale). In this episode: Rajib and Rudra briefly look back at Season Two, and ahead at Season Three; after announcing the two audio-books that the next ten episodes will present, they sign off for the holidays, promising to be back with regular episodes in February, 2022. Released December 10th, 2021.
ঝিন্দের বন্দী - ১ (A Prisoner in Jhind - 1). In this episode: Rajib reads the first of six parts of the novel "Jhinder Bandi" by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released December 10th, 2021.
ঝিন্দের বন্দী - ২ (A Prisoner in Jhind - 2). In this episode: Rajib reads the second of six parts of the novel "Jhinder Bandi" by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released December 10th, 2021.
ঝিন্দের বন্দী - ৩ (A Prisoner in Jhind - 3). In this episode: Rajib reads the third of six parts of the novel "Jhinder Bandi" by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released December 10th, 2021.
ঝিন্দের বন্দী - ৪ (A Prisoner in Jhind - 4). In this episode: Rajib reads the fourth of six parts of the novel "Jhinder Bandi" by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released December 10th, 2021.
ঝিন্দের বন্দী - ৫ (A Prisoner in Jhind - 5). In this episode: Rajib reads the fifth of six parts of the novel "Jhinder Bandi" by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released December 10th, 2021.
ঝিন্দের বন্দী - ৬ (A Prisoner in Jhind - 6). In this episode: Rajib reads the last of six parts of the novel "Jhinder Bandi" by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released December 10th, 2021.
চাঁদের পাহাড় - ১ (Mountain of the Moon - 1). In this episode: Rudra reads the first of four parts of the novel "Chnaader Pahaarh" by Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay. Released December 10th, 2021.
চাঁদের পাহাড় - ২ (Mountain of the Moon - 2). In this episode: Rudra reads the second of four parts of the novel "Chnaader Pahaarh" by Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay. Released December 10th, 2021.
চাঁদের পাহাড় - ৩ (Mountain of the Moon - 3). In this episode: Rudra reads the third of four parts of the novel "Chnaader Pahaarh" by Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay. Released December 10th, 2021.
চাঁদের পাহাড় - ৪ (Mountain of the Moon - 4). In this episode: Rudra reads the last of four parts of the novel "Chnaader Pahaarh" by Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay. Released December 10th, 2021.
তৃতীয় অভিষেক (Third Inaugural). In this episode: Rajib, Rudra, Mahasweta, Parama, and Amrita get together to discuss their plans for Season Three. Released February 5th, 2022.
বরফসাহেবের মেয়ে (The Ice Chief's Daughter). In this episode: Rajib briefly introduces the author he promised to spotlight in Season Three, Bimal Kar, and reads one of his stories. Released February 12, 2022.
পদিপিসির বর্মিবাক্স (The Mysterious Missing Burmese Box of Great-Aunt Podi). In this episode: Mahasweta briefly introduces the author he promised to spotlight in Season Three, Leela Majumder, and reads one of her stories. Released February 19, 2022.
লক্ষীর পদত্যাগ (Lakshmi Tenders Resignation). In this episode: Rudra briefly introduces the author he promised to spotlight in Season Three, Narendranath Mitra, and reads one of his stories. Released February 26, 2022.
মিনুর বাহাদুরি (Minu's Adventure). In this episode: Amrita briefly introduces the author she promised to spotlight in Season Three, Achintyakumar Sengupta, and reads one of his stories. Released February 26, 2022.
রাণুর প্রথম ভাগ (Raanu's First Book of Reading). In this episode: Parama briefly introduces the author she promised to spotlight in Season Three, Bibhutibhushan Mukhopadhyay, and reads one of his stories. Released March 5, 2022.
ফুটো (Hole). In this episode: Rudra reads a story of Ghanaa-da's tall tales by Premendra Mitra. Released March 12, 2022.
হর্ষবর্ধনের দুটি (Harshavardhan - Two Exploits). In this episode: Rajib reads two stories by Shibram Chakrabarty starring his signature character Harshavardhan. Released March 12, 2022.
রুদালি (Lamenter). In this episode: Mahasweta briefly introduces the literature of Mahasweta Devi, and reads a story by her. Released March 19, 2022.
ঘোড়া-টোড়ার ব্যাপার (A Horse-y Affair). In this episode: Rudra reads a humorous short story by Narayan Gangopadhyay. Released March 26, 2022.
কাচঘর (The Room with the Glass Walls). In this episode: Rajib reads a story by Bimal Kar. Released March 26, 2022.
পঁচিশশো-র এঞ্জেল সিটিতে (2500 CE: Dateline Angel City). In this episode: Rudra reads a story by his spotlight author Narendranath Mitra, written over fifty years ago but almost prescient in its satirical predictions. Released April 1, 2022.
চামচিকে আর টিকিট চেকার (The Ticket Collector and the Filttermouse). In this episode: Rudra reads a humorous short story by Narayan Gangopadhyay starring Teni-da. Released April 1, 2022.
যাহা বাহান্ন (In for a Penny...). In this episode: Rudra reads a humorous story by Shibram Chakrabarty. Released April 9, 2022.
তালাক (Annulment). In this episode: Mahasweta reads a story by Mahasweta Devi. Released April 9, 2022.
কাপালিকরা এখনও আছে - ১ (There Be Monsters Still - 1). In this episode: Rajib reads the first of four parts of the novel "Kapalik-ra Ekhono Aache" by Bimal Kar. Released April 15, 2022.
কাপালিকরা এখনও আছে - ২ (There Be Monsters Still - 2). In this episode: Rajib reads the second of four parts of the novel "Kapalik-ra Ekhono Aache" by Bimal Kar. Released April 15, 2022.
কাপালিকরা এখনও আছে - ৩ (There Be Monsters Still - 3). In this episode: Rajib reads the third of four parts of the novel "Kapalik-ra Ekhono Aache" by Bimal Kar. Released April 15, 2022.
কাপালিকরা এখনও আছে - ৪ (There Be Monsters Still - 4). In this episode: Rajib reads the last of four parts of the novel "Kapalik-ra Ekhono Aache" by Bimal Kar. Released April 15, 2022.
ববির বন্ধু - ১ (Befriending Bobby - 1). In this episode: Rudra reads the first of four parts of the novel "Bobby-r Bandhu" by Geeta Bandyopadhyay. Released April 15, 2022.
ববির বন্ধু - ২ (Befriending Bobby - 2). In this episode: Rudra reads the second of four parts of the novel "Bobby-r Bandhu" by Geeta Bandyopadhyay. Released April 15, 2022.
ববির বন্ধু - ৩ (Befriending Bobby - 3). In this episode: Rudra reads the third of four parts of the novel "Bobby-r Bandhu" by Geeta Bandyopadhyay. Released April 15, 2022.
ববির বন্ধু - ৪ (Befriending Bobby - 4). In this episode: Rudra reads the last of four parts of the novel "Bobby-r Bandhu" by Geeta Bandyopadhyay. Released April 15, 2022.
হ য ব র ল (Day-bee-jee-bee-dee). In this episode: Mahasweta briefly remarks on Sukumar Ray, and reads a children's fantasy tale by him. Released April 23, 2022.
পরের উপকার করিও না (Stop Trying to Help). In this episode: Rudra reads a humorous short story by Narayan Gangopadhyay starring Teni-da. Released April 30, 2022.
অষ্টম সর্গ (That Eighth Canto). In this episode: Rajib reads a historic romance by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released April 30, 2022.
অসম্ভব কথা (Impossible Things). In this episode: In this month of Rabindranath Tagore's birthday, Rudra reads a story by him that at different layers is a traditional fairy tale, reminiscence , and philosophy. Released May 8, 2022.
খেরোর খাতা - ১ (Patchwork Scribblings - 1). In this episode: Mahasweta reads a few from a series of short pieces, half stories and half reminiscence, by her spotlight author Leela Majumder. Released May 8, 2022.
বহুরূপী (Just an Impersonator). In this episode: Amrita briefly talks about the literature of Subodh Ghosh, and reads a story by him. Released May 8, 2022.
খেরোর খাতা - ২ : শান্তিনিকেতনে (Patchwork Scribblings - 2 : At Tagore's Abode of Peace). In this episode: Mahasweta reads two more pieces from the series of half stories and half reminiscence by her spotlight author Leela Majumder, both focused on the author's experiences while teaching at Tagore's experimental immersive college. Released May 14, 2022.
কচি-সংসদ (The Sapling Council). In this episode: Rudra reads a humorous story by Parashuram. Released May 14, 2022.
দেয়ালা (Whimsy). In this episode: Rudra briefly talks about Abanindranath Thakur and his writings, and reads a story by him. Released May 14, 2022.
কঙ্কাল (The Skeleton's Tale). In this episode: In this month of Rabindranath Tagore's birthday, Rajib reads a story by him that is told by a skeleton. Released May 21, 2022.
পরশপাথর (Paresh-babu and the Midas Touch). In this episode: Rudra reads a humorous story by Parashuram. Released May 21, 2022.
হর্ষবর্ধনের কাব্যচর্চা (The Poetic Exploits of Harshavardhan). In this episode: Rajib reads a humorous story by Shibram Chakraborty starring Harshavardhan. Released May 28, 2022.
প্রোফেসর শঙ্কু ও গোরিলা (Professor Shonku and the Gorillas). In this episode: Rudra reads another story by Satyajit Ray starring Professor Shonku. Released May 28, 2022.
দশাননচরিত (The Saga of the Pickpocket Dashaanan). In this episode: Rudra reads a humorous short story by Narayan Gangopadhyay starring Teni-da. Released June 4, 2022.
চন্দন-মূর্তি (The Sandal Image of Buddha). In this episode: Rajib reads an history-themed adventure story by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released June 4, 2022.
হর্ষবর্ধনের সূর্য-দর্শন (Harshavardhan Views a Sunrise). In this episode: Rajib reads a humorous story by Shibram Chakraborty starring Harshavardhan. Released June 11, 2022.
পৃথিবী বাড়লো না কেন ? (What Stopped Earth from Growing). In this episode: Rudra reads a story of Ghanaa-da's tall tales by Premendra Mitra. Released June 11, 2022.
শুনঃশেফ (The Reprieved). In this episode: Rudra reads a psychological story by his spotlight author Narendranath Mitra. Released June 18th, 2022.
অলৌকিক (Supernatural). In this episode: Rajib introduces Harinarayan Chattopadhyay and his writings, and reads a story by him. Released June 18th, 2022.
কেষ্টদাসী (Keshtodasi's Tale). In this episode: Mahasweta reads a story that is a social portrait by her spotlight author Leela Majumder. Released June 25th, 2022.
দাদার কীর্তি - ১ (Cousin Kedar's Convoluted Wedding - 1). In this episode: Rajib reads the first of two parts of a romantic comedy by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released July 2nd, 2022.
দাদার কীর্তি - ২ (Cousin Kedar's Convoluted Wedding - 2). In this episode: Rajib reads the second of two parts of a romantic comedy by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released July 2nd, 2022.
ক্যামোফ্লেজ (Camouflage). In this episode: Rudra reads a humorous short story by Narayan Gangopadhyay starring Teni-da. Released July 2nd, 2022.
মাস্টার মশায় (Headmaster). In this episode: Rudra briefly introduces the literature of Bibhutibhusan Bandyopadhyay, and reads a story by him. Released July 9th, 2022.
মরু ও সঙ্ঘ (The Desert and the Monastery). In this episode: Rajib reads a historic story of tragic romance by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released July 9th, 2022.
গোয়েন্দা ও প্রেতাত্মা (The Detective and the Ghost). In this episode: Rajib reads a supernatural story by Harinarayan Chattopadhyay. Released July 16th, 2022.
ডুমনিগড়ের মানুষখেকো (The Man-eater of Dumnigarh). In this episode, Rudra reads a story by Satyajit Ray. Released July 16th, 2022.
তেলেনাপোতা আবিষ্কার (Expedition to Telenapota). In this episode: Rudra reads a story of human and soceital interest by Premendra Mitra. Released July 23rd, 2022.
চাঁদে গেলেন হর্ষবর্ধন (Harshavardhan is Moonstruck). In this episode: Rajib reads a humorous story by Shibram Chakraborty starring Harshavardhan. Released July 23rd, 2022.
অমিতাভ (The Enlightened One). In this episode: Rajib reads a historic romance by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released July 30th, 2022.
টেনিদা আর ইয়েতি (The Yeti Encounter). In this episode: Rudra reads a humorous short story by Narayan Gangopadhyay starring Teni-da. Released July 30th, 2022.
প্রোফেসর শঙ্কু ও বাগদাদের বাক্স (Professor Shonku and the Box from Baghdad). In this episode: Rudra reads another story by Satyajit Ray starring Professor Shonku. Released August 6th, 2022.
অবিশ্বাস্য - গল্প ১ (Preternatural - Story 1). In this episode: Rajib briefly introduces the writings of Tarapranab Brahmachari, and reads the first of a collection of stories by him. Only the collection was named by the author - the individual stories bear just numbers. Released August 13th, 2022.
অবিশ্বাস্য - গল্প ৪ (Preternatural - Story 4). In this episode: Rajib reads the fourth story of a collection (named only in aggregate) by Tarapranab Brahmachari. Released August 13th, 2022.
ভীমগীতা (The Gospel of Bheem). In this episode: Rudra reads a story of satirical humor by Parashuram. Released August 20th, 2022.
চেঙ্গিস আর হ্যামলিনের বাঁশিওলা (Genghis versus the Pied-Piper of Hamelin). In this episode: Rudra reads a humorous short story by Narayan Gangopadhyay starring Teni-da. Released August 20th, 2022.
আমরা আছি (We are Also Here). In this episode: Rajib reads a supernatural story by Harinarayan Chattopadhyay. Released August 27th, 2022.
চন্দ্রালোকে - কমলাকান্তের দপ্তর ৬ (By the Light of the Moon - Story 6 from the "Kamalakanta's Column" collection). In this episode: Rudra reads the next of the series of stories by Bankimchandra Chattopadhyay told in the persona of Kamalaakaanta, a crotchety old good-for-nothing. Released August 27th, 2022.
ভূতুড়ে রাত (A Night of Ghosts). In this episode: Rajib reads a supernatural story by Harinarayan Chattopadhyay. Released September 3rd, 2022.
রাতারাতি (An Overnight Drama). In this episode: Mahasweta reads a humorous story by Parashuram. Released September 3rd, 2022.
চারমূর্তি - ১ (The Four Indomitables - 1). In this episode: Rajib reads the first of four parts of a novel by Narayan Gangopadhyay. Released September 10th, 2022.
চারমূর্তি - ২ (The Four Indomitables - 2). In this episode: Rajib reads the second of four parts of a novel by Narayan Gangopadhyay. Released September 10th, 2022.
চারমূর্তি - ৩ (The Four Indomitables - 3). In this episode: Rajib reads the third of four parts of a novel by Narayan Gangopadhyay. Released September 17th, 2022.
চারমূর্তি - ৪ (The Four Indomitables - 4). In this episode: Rajib reads the final of four parts of a novel by Narayan Gangopadhyay. Released September 17th, 2022.
কৈলাস থেকে কলকাতায় (From Kailas to Kolkata). In this episode: Rudra reads a story by his spotlight author Narendranath Mitra, worth recalling as the season of Durga Puja rolls around. Released September 24th, 2022.
কনওয়ে কাসলের প্রেতাত্মা (The Phantom of Conway Castle). In this episode, Rudra reads a story by Satyajit Ray. Released September 24th, 2022.
শুভদৃষ্টি (That Lovely Face). In this episode: Rajib introduces the author Pramatha Nath Bishi, and reads a story of the supernatural by him. Released October 1st, 2022.
বসন্তের কোকিল - কমলাকান্তের দপ্তর ৭ (The Flatterer of Springtime - Story 7 from the "Kamalakanta's Column" collection). In this episode: Rudra reads the next of the series of stories by Bankimchandra Chattopadhyay told in the persona of Kamalaakaanta, a crotchety old good-for-nothing. Released October 1st, 2022.
রাজবাড়ির ছোরা - ১ (The Palace Dagger - 1). In this episode: Rajib reads the first of three parts of a story by Bimal Kar. Released October 8th, 2022.
রাজবাড়ির ছোরা - ২ (The Palace Dagger - 2). In this episode: Rajib reads the second of three parts of a story by Bimal Kar. Released October 8th, 2022.
রাজবাড়ির ছোরা - ৩ (The Palace Dagger - 3). In this episode: Rajib reads the last of three parts of a story by Bimal Kar. Released October 8th, 2022.
সংস্কার (Credo). In this episode: Rudra reads a stoy by Rabindranath Thakur. Released October 15th, 2022.
স্বপ্নদ্বীপ (An Isle of Dreams). In this episode: Rudra reads another story by Satyajit Ray starring Professor Shonku. Released October 15th, 2022.
আয়নাতে (In the Mirror). In this episode: Rajib reads a story by Pramathanath Bishi. Released October 22nd, 2022.
কৃষ্ণা (The Miser's Daughter). In this episode: Rajib briefly introduces the literature of Shailajaananda Mukhopadhyay, and reads a story by him. Released October 22nd, 2022.
কঙ্কাল-সারথি (Skeletal Bus-Driver). In this episode: Rudra reads a supernatural story by Hemendrakumar Roy. Released October 29th, 2022.
আজও যা ঘটে - গল্প ১ (It All Happens - Story 1). In this episode: Rajib reads the first story of a collection (named only in aggregate) by Tarapranab Brahmachari. Released October 29th, 2022.
আজও যা ঘটে - গল্প ৩ (It All Happens - Story 3). In this episode: Rajib reads the third story of a collection (named only in aggregate) by Tarapranab Brahmachari. Released October 29th, 2022.
পলাতক তুফান (The Absconding Cyclone). In this episode: Rudra briefly introduces the renowned scientist Jagadish Chandra Bose as an author, and reads a story by him, one of the earliest works of science fiction in Bengali literature. Released November 5th, 2022.
ভাগীরথীর উৎস সন্ধানে (Origins: In Search of the Headwaters of Bhagirathi). In this episode: Rudra reads a story by Jagadish Chandra Basu. Released November 5th, 2022.
রতনবাবু আর সেই লোকটা (Ratan-babu and the Other Man). In this episode, Rajib reads a story by Satyajit Ray. Released November 12th, 2022.
ঢাউস (Go Fly a Kite). In this episode: Rudra reads a humorous short story by Narayan Gangopadhyay starring Teni-da. Released November 12th, 2022.
নীল আতঙ্ক (Indigo Terror). In this episode: Rudra reads a story by Satyajit Ray. Released November 19th, 2022.
রামরাজ্য (Divining Utopia). In this episode: Rudra reads a story of satirical humor by Parashuram. Released November 19th, 2022.
অসমঞ্জবাবুর কুকুর (Asamanja-babu's Dog). In this episode: Rudra reads a story by Satyajit Ray. Released November 26th, 2022.
টল (The Watery Threat). In this episode: Rajib reads a story of Ghanaa-da's tall tales by Premendra Mitra. Released November 26th, 2022.
ব্রাউন সাহেবের বাড়ি (Brown Sahib's Bungalow). In this episode, Rajib reads a story by Satyajit Ray. Released December 3rd, 2022.
স্ত্রীলোকের রূপ - কমলাকান্তের দপ্তর ৮ (On Feminine Beauty - Story 8 from the "Kamalakanta's Column" collection). In this episode: Rudra reads the next of the series of stories by Bankimchandra Chattopadhyay told in the persona of Kamalaakaanta, a crotchety old good-for-nothing. Released December 3rd, 2022.
হীরক-রহস্য (The Diamond Mystery). In this episode: Rudra introduces the literature of Manoranjan Bhattacharya, and reads a story by him, one of the first stories of cerebral detective fiction in Bengali. Released December 10th, 2022.
কাদা (Clay). In this episode: Rajib reads a story of Ghanaa-da's tall tales by Premendra Mitra. Released December 10th, 2022.
তৃতীয় সন্ধ্যা (Third Interlude). In this episode: Rajib and Rudra look back at the third season of the podcast, present the audiobooks being published in the remaining episodes of 2022, and make a few remarks on what is to come for the podcast in 2023, after the break. Released December 17th, 2022.
তুমি সন্ধ্যার মেঘ - প্রাককথন (My Flower of Evening Glory - prelude). In this episode: Rudra introduces a historical novel by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay to introduce his reading in the next episodes. Released December 24th, 2022.
তুমি সন্ধ্যার মেঘ - ১ (My Flower of Evening Glory - 1). In this episode: Rudra reads the first of nine chapters of a novel of historical fiction by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released December 24th, 2022.
তুমি সন্ধ্যার মেঘ - ২ (My Flower of Evening Glory - 2). In this episode: Rudra reads the second of nine chapters of a novel of historical fiction by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released December 24th, 2022.
তুমি সন্ধ্যার মেঘ - ৩ (My Flower of Evening Glory - 3). In this episode: Rudra reads the third of nine chapters of a novel of historical fiction by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released December 24th, 2022.
তুমি সন্ধ্যার মেঘ - ৪ (My Flower of Evening Glory - 4). In this episode: Rudra reads the fourth of nine chapters of a novel of historical fiction by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released December 24th, 2022.
তুমি সন্ধ্যার মেঘ - ৫ (My Flower of Evening Glory - 5). In this episode: Rudra reads the fifth of nine chapters of a novel of historical fiction by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released December 24th, 2022.
তুমি সন্ধ্যার মেঘ - ৬ (My Flower of Evening Glory - 6). In this episode: Rudra reads the sixth of nine chapters of a novel of historical fiction by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released December 24th, 2022.
তুমি সন্ধ্যার মেঘ - ৭ (My Flower of Evening Glory - 7). In this episode: Rudra reads the seventh of nine chapters of a novel of historical fiction by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released December 24th, 2022.
তুমি সন্ধ্যার মেঘ - ৮ (My Flower of Evening Glory - 8). In this episode: Rudra reads the eighth of nine chapters of a novel of historical fiction by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released December 24th, 2022.
তুমি সন্ধ্যার মেঘ - ৯ (My Flower of Evening Glory - 9). In this episode: Rudra reads the final of nine chapters of a novel of historical fiction by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released December 24th, 2022.
যকের ধন - ১ (Accursed Treasure - 1). In this episode: Rajib introduces an adventure novel by Hemendrakumar Roy, and reads its first of four parts. Released December 24th, 2022.
যকের ধন - ২ (Accursed Treasure - 2). In this episode: Rajib reads the second of four parts of an adventure novel by Hemendrakumar Roy. Released December 24th, 2022.
যকের ধন - ৩ (Accursed Treasure - 3). In this episode: Rajib reads the third of four parts of an adventure novel by Hemendrakumar Roy. Released December 24th, 2022.
যকের ধন - ৪ (Accursed Treasure - 4). In this episode: Rajib reads the final of four parts of an adventure novel by Hemendrakumar Roy. Released December 24th, 2022.
পাখি - ১ (Bird - 1). In this episode: Mahasweta reads the first of four parts of a many-layered story of familial intrigue and societal tensions surrounding a feminine protagonist by her spotlight author Leela Majumder. Released December 24th, 2022.
পাখি - ২ (Bird - 2). In this episode: Mahasweta reads the second of four parts of a many-layered story of familial intrigue and societal tensions surrounding a feminine protagonist by her spotlight author Leela Majumder. Released December 24th, 2022.
পাখি - ৩ (Bird - 3). In this episode: Mahasweta reads the third of four parts of a many-layered story of familial intrigue and societal tensions surrounding a feminine protagonist by her spotlight author Leela Majumder. Released December 24th, 2022.
পাখি - ৪ (Bird - 4). In this episode: Mahasweta reads the final of four parts of a many-layered story of familial intrigue and societal tensions surrounding a feminine protagonist by her spotlight author Leela Majumder. Released December 24th, 2022.
চতুর্থ ঊষা (Dawn the Fourth). In this episode: Rajib and Rudra discuss recent experiences, recap the podcast's goals and ideals, and connect them to hopes and plans for the Fourth Season. Released February 18th, 2023.
আশ্চর্য প্রাণী (Professor Shonku and the Amazing Organism). In this episode: Rudra reads another story by Satyajit Ray starring Professor Shonku. Released February 25th, 2023.
হর্ষবর্ধনের অক্কালাভ (The Sad Demise of Harshavardhan). In this episode: Rajib reads a humorous story by Shibram Chakraborty starring Harshavardhan. Released February 25th, 2023.
সিন্দুক (The Ancient Casket). In this episode: Rajib reads a story of the supernatural by Pramathanath Bishi. Released March 4th, 2023.
অশরীরী (Being Nobody). In this episode: Rudra reads a humorous story by Leela Majumder. Released March 4th, 2023.
গুরুবিদায় (Departure of a Spiritual Guide). In this episode: Rudra reads a humorous story by Parashuram. Released March 11th, 2023.
বেদেনী (The Gypsy). In this episode: Rajib introduces the literature of Tarashankar Bandyopadhyay, and reads a story by him. Released March 11th, 2023.
ফুলের বিবাহ - কমলাকান্তের দপ্তর ৯ (A Wedding in the Land of Flowers - Story 9 from the "Kamalakanta's Column" collection). In this episode: Rudra reads the next of the series of stories by Bankimchandra Chattopadhyay told in the persona of Kamalaakaanta, a crotchety old good-for-nothing. Released March 18th, 2023.
সিন্ধুবালা (A Minor Goddess). In this episode: Mahasweta briefly recaps the signature qualities of the literature of Mahasweta Devi, and reads a story by her. Released March 18th, 2023.
প্রাসাদ শিখর (The Tallest Tower). In this episode: Rajib reads a tale of supernatural wonder by Achintyakumar Sengupta. Released March 25th, 2023.
নবাবী আমলের গল্প (A Tale of Mughal Times). In this episode: Rudra reads a humorous story by Narayan Gangopadhyay written entirely in dialogs. Released March 25th, 2023.
শেঠ গঙ্গারামের ধনদৌলত (The Wealth of Sheth Gangaraam). In this episode, Rudra reads a story by Satyajit Ray. Released April 1st, 2023.
নারী ও নাগিনী (The Woman and the Snake). In this episode: Rajib reads a story by Tarashankar Bandyopadhyay. Released April 1st, 2023.
ভয়ঙ্কর মুখোশ (The Deadly Mask). In this episode: Rajib reads a story of fear and valor by Niharranjan Gupta. Released April 8th, 2023.
পিলখানা (The Elephant Yard). In this episode: Rudra reads a story by Leela Majumder. Released April 8th, 2023.
হাঁস (Duck). In this episode: Rudra reads a story of Ghanaa-da's tall tales by Premendra Mitra. Released April 15th, 2023.
হর্ষবর্ধনের হজম হয় না (Harshavardhan Suffers from Indigestion). In this episode: Rajib reads a humorous story by Shibram Chakraborty starring Harshavardhan. Released April 15th, 2023.
তিরি চৌধুরী (Of Old Flames and New). In this episode: Mahasweta reads a touching and humorous story by Parashuram. Released April 22nd, 2023.
স্টোভ (The Old Stove). In this episode: Rajib reads a poignant story by Premendra Mitra. Released April 22nd, 2023.
নিশাচর (Nightwalkers). In this episode: Rajib reads a story of the supernatural by Premendra Mitra. Released April 29th, 2023.
ছাতার মালিক (The Toadstool's True Owner). In this episode: Rudra reads a story of both lyrical beauty and pragmatic anticlimax by Sukumar Ray. Released April 29th, 2023.
কাবুলিওয়ালা (Two Fathers). In this episode: In this month of Rabindranath Tagore's birthday, Mahasweta reads one of his stories that later inspired an acclaimed film. Released May 6th, 2023.
মণিহারা (Bereft of My Treasure). In this episode: In this month of Rabindranath Tagore's birthday, Rajib reads one of his stories that later inspired an acclaimed film. Released May 6th, 2023.
খোকাবাবুর প্রত্যাবর্তন (The Return of Young Master). In this episode: In this month of Rabindranath Tagore's birthday, Rudra reads one of his stories that later inspired an acclaimed film. Released May 6th, 2023.
বরযাত্রী (Wedding Party). In this episode: Parama reads a humorous story by Bibhutibhushan Mukhopadhya, starring the group of youthful friends led by Gansha and Ghotna. Released May 13th, 2023.
সুতো (Knots). In this episode: Rudra reads a story of Ghanaa-da's tall tales by Premendra Mitra. Released May 13th, 2023.
গুরুদেব - অংশবিশেষ (Excerpt from "Gurudeb"). In this episode: Rudra reads an excerpt from Rani Chanda's memoir about her years spent with Tagore. Released May 20th, 2023.
ট্রেনে আধঘণ্টা (Half an Hour on the Night Train). In this episode: Rajib reads a story of one man's soul-searching by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released May 20th, 2023.
ঘোড়ার সঙ্গে ঘোরাঘুরি (Running Around with Horses). In this episode: Rajib reads a humorous story by Shibram Chakraborty. Released May 27th, 2023.
আতার পায়েস (Fruit Custard). In this episode: Mahasweta reads a humorous story by Parashuram. Released May 27th, 2023.
কর্মযোগীর কর্মভোগ (Consequences of Working). In this episode: Rajib reads a humorous story by Shibram Chakraborty. Released June 3rd, 2023.
ভূপালের কপাল (Lucky Bhupaal). In this episode: Amrita reads a pleasant story by Premendra Mitra. Released June 3rd, 2023.
কাঁটা (Thorns). In this episode: Rudra reads a story of Ghanaa-da's tall tales by Premendra Mitra. Released June 10th, 2023.
ভস্মশেষ (Dead Embers). In this episode: Rajib reads a story of quiet tragedy by Premendra Mitra. Released June 10th, 2023.
টুনটুনির গল্প (Tales of Tuntuni). In this episode: Mahasweta reads the first three of a landmark collection of tales by the pioneer Bengali childrens' litterateur Upendrakishor Raychowdhuri. Released June 17th, 2023.
বড় বাজার - কমলাকান্তের দপ্তর ১০ (Mega Market - Story 10 from the "Kamalakanta's Column" collection). In this episode: Rudra reads the next of the series of stories by Bankimchandra Chattopadhyay told in the persona of Kamalaakaanta, a crotchety old good-for-nothing. Released June 17th, 2023.
মরুরহস্য (The Secret in the Sahara). In this episode: Rudra reads another story by Satyajit Ray starring Professor Shonku. Released June 24th, 2023.
রেবা রোধসি (Once Upon a Time, by the Narmada River). In this episode: Rajib reads a story set in historical times by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released June 24th, 2023.
বদলি মঞ্জুর (Transfer Approved). In this episode: Rajib reads a criticallly acclaimed story by Shailajaananda Mukhopadhyay. Released July 1st, 2023.
চিঠিবাজি (Game of Letters). In this episode: Mahasweta reads a humorous story by Parashuram. Released July 1st, 2023.
তারিণীখুড়ো ও বেতাল (Uncle Tarini and the Undead Demon). In this episode: Rudra reads a story by Satyajit Ray. Released July 8th, 2023.
ঋণং কৃত্বা (Paying Peter and Paul). In this episode: Rajib reads a humorous story by Shibram Chakraborty starring Harshavardhan. Released July 8th, 2023.
আকাশবাণী (Voice from the Ether). In this episode: Rudra reads a story of the supernatural by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released July 15, 2023.
শিলাদিত্য - রাজকাহিনী ১ (Shiladitya - Story 1 from the "Regaliana" collection). In this episode: Mahasweta reads the first of nine stories that make up a famous collection of stories about the ancient Rajputs by Abanindranath Tagore. Released July 15, 2023.
গোহ - রাজকাহিনী ২ (Goha - Story 2 from the "Regaliana" collection). In this episode: Mahasweta reads the second of nine stories that make up a famous collection of stories about the ancient Rajputs by Abanindranath Tagore. Released July 22, 2023.
দাতার স্বর্গ (Philanthropists Go To Heaven). In this episode: Rudra reads a parable of a philanthropist's altruism earning him time in heaven, by Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay. Released July 22, 2023.
টেনিদা আর সিন্ধুঘোটক (Teni-da versus The Walrus). In this episode: Rudra reads a humorous short story by Narayan Gangopadhyay starring Teni-da. Released July 29, 2023.
গল্পকথা - ৩০০ (Podcasting at 300). In this episode: Rajib and Rudra briefly acknowledge the 300th episode of the podcast, and give thanks for the encouragement from listeners. Released August 5th, 2023.
খাতা (Notebook). In this episode: Mahasweta reads a story by Rabindranath Tagore in this week of his passing. Released August 5th, 2023.
ভুল স্বর্গ (The Wrong Paradise). In this episode: Rudra reads a story by Rabindranath Tagore in this week of his passing. Released August 5th, 2023.
জলসত্র (Sharing Water). In this episode: Rudra reads a story of a thirsty traveler who finds more than water at a watering station, by Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay. Released August 13th, 2023.
বাপ্পাদিত্য - রাজকাহিনী ৩ (Bappaditya - Story 3 from the "Regaliana" collection). In this episode: Mahasweta reads the third of nine stories that make up a famous collection of stories about the ancient Rajputs by Abanindranath Tagore. Released August 13th, 2023.
মৎস্যপুরাণ (A Fishy Epic). In this episode: Rajib reads a humorous short story by Narayan Gangopadhyay starring Teni-da. Released August 19th, 2023.
ইতিহাস (The Shoreline of History). In this episode: Rudra introduces the serious literature of Narayan Gangopadhyay, and reads one of his stories of a time of social upheaval. Released August 19th, 2023.
পদ্মিনী - রাজকাহিনী ৪ (Padmini: the Lotus of Rajputana - Story 4 from the "Regaliana" collection). In this episode: Mahasweta reads the fourth of nine stories that make up a famous collection of stories about the ancient Rajputs by Abanindranath Tagore. Released August 26th, 2023.
হাম্বির - রাজকাহিনী ৫ (Hambir - Story 5 from the "Regaliana" collection). In this episode: Mahasweta reads the fifth of nine stories that make up a famous collection of stories about the ancient Rajputs by Abanindranath Tagore. Released August 26th, 2023.
হাম্বিরের রাজ্যলাভ - রাজকাহিনী ৬ (Then Enthronement of Hambir - Story 6 from the "Regaliana" collection). In this episode: Mahasweta reads the sixth of nine stories that make up a famous collection of stories about the ancient Rajputs by Abanindranath Tagore. Released September 2nd, 2023.
তারপর (And Then, and Then...). In this episode: Rajib remarks briefly on the literature of Ashapurna Devi, and reads a story by her. Released September 2nd, 2023.
চন্ড - রাজকাহিনী ৭ (The Tale of Chanda - Story 7 from the "Regaliana" collection). In this episode: Mahasweta reads the seventh of nine stories that make up a famous collection of stories about the ancient Rajputs by Abanindranath Tagore. Relased September 9th, 2023.
শ্রী শ্রী সিদ্ধেশ্বরী লিমিটেড (Foundation of the Great Goddess Siddheshwari, L.L.C.). In this episode: Rudra reads a story of humor and social satire by Parashuram - the first ever penned by the author. Relased September 9th, 2023.
রাণা কুম্ভ - রাজকাহিনী ৮ (Rana Kumbha - Story 8 from the "Regaliana" collection). In this episode: Mahasweta reads the eighth of nine stories that make up a famous collection of stories about the ancient Rajputs by Abanindranath Tagore. Released September 16th, 2023.
দুর্ঘটনা (Accident). In this episode: Rajib reads a serious story by Narayan Gangopadhyay. Released September 16th, 2023.
সংগ্রামসিংহ - রাজকাহিনী ৯ (Sangraamsingha - Story 9 from the "Regaliana" collection). In this episode: Mahasweta reads the last of nine stories that make up a famous collection of stories about the ancient Rajputs by Abanindranath Tagore. Released September 23rd, 2023.
লখনৌর ডুয়েল (The Duel at Lucknow). In this episode, Rudra reads a story by Satyajit Ray. Released September 23rd, 2023.
শাঁখের আংটি (The Lucky Ring of Conch). In this episode: Rajib briefly introduces the literature and literary life of Gajendrakumar Mitra, and reads a story by him of the supernatural that also hides a story of human relationships. Released September 30th, 2023.
দেবতার রোষ (Hubris and Fall). In this episode: Rudra reads a historical suspense story by Gajendrakumar Mitra. Released September 30th, 2023.
ঋজুদার সঙ্গে জঙ্গলে- ১ (Into the Jungle, with Riju-da - 1). In this episode: Rajib reads the first of three parts of a landmark tale by Buddhadev Guha starring Riju-da. Released October 7th, 2023.
ঋজুদার সঙ্গে জঙ্গলে- ২ (Into the Jungle, with Riju-da - 2). In this episode: Rajib reads the second of three parts of a landmark tale by Buddhadev Guha starring Riju-da. Released October 7th, 2023.
ঋজুদার সঙ্গে জঙ্গলে - ৩ (Into the Jungle, with Riju-da - 3). In this episode: Rajib reads the last of three parts of a landmark tale by Buddhadev Guha starring Riju-da. Released October 14th, 2023.
হাজির ! (Ready for the Defense, My Lord). In this episode: Rudra reads a story by Jagadish Chandra Basu, that is also a soul-searching look at his own life by the famous scientist. Released October 14th, 2023.
বিয়ে (The Wedding). In this episode: Rajib briefly introduces the literature and literary life of Sumathanath Ghosh. Relased October 21st, 2023.
রসিকতা (The Joke). In this episode: Rudra reads a story by Sumathanath Ghosh. Relased October 21st, 2023.
অনাথবাবুর ভয় (When Anaath-babu got Frightened). In this episode: Rajib reads a story of the supernatural by Satyajit Ray. Relased October 28th, 2023.
গুপীর গুপ্তখাতা (The Secret Diary of Goopy). In this episode: Mahasweta reads a heartwarming story by Leela Majumder. Relased October 28th, 2023.
অক্ষয়বাবুর শিক্ষা (The Education of Akshya-babu). In this episode: Rudra reads a story by Satyajit Ray, one among the last to be written by him. Released November 4th, 2023.
অমলা (Amalaa). In this episode: Rajib reads a story by Bimal Kar. Released November 4th, 2023.
লাল চুল (Red Hair). In this episode: Rajib briefly introduces the literature of Majoj Basu, and reads a story by him. Released November 11th, 2023.
রঙ্কিণী দেবীর খড়্গ (Scimitar of the Goddess). In this episode: Amrita reads a sotry by Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay that has some appropriateness to the time of year when we remember the Goddess Kaali. Released November 11th, 2023.
বীর হওয়ার বিড়ম্বনা (The Problem with Being Heroic). In this episode: Rajib reads a humorous story by Shibram Chakraborty. Released November 18th, 2023.
স্বয়ংবরা (Unarranged Marriage). In this episode: Rudra reads a story of humor and social satire by Parashuram. Released November 18th, 2023.
টুথব্রাশ (Disposable). In this episode: Rudra reads a short story of societal reflection by Sharadindu Bandhyopadhyay. Released November 25th, 2023.
পালোয়ান ভূত (Strength of Spirit). In this episode: Rajib reads a story by Manoj Basu. Released November 25th, 2023.
রক্তের ফোঁটা (A Drop of Blood). In this episode: Amrita reads a story by Achintya Kuma Sengputa. Released December 2nd, 2023.
মিসেস তালুকদারের বন্ধু (Mrs. Talukdar's Only Friend). In this episode: Rudra reads a story by Narendranath Mitra. Released December 2nd, 2023.
ছড়ি (Stick). In this episode: Rudra reads a story of Ghanaa-da's tall tales by Premendra Mitra. Released December 9th, 2023.
নন্দগুপী (NandaGupi). In this episode: Rajib reads a story by Leela Majumder. Released December 9th, 2023.
চতুর্থ বিরতি (Break Four: Season Four Finale). In this episode: Rajib and Rudra draw a conclusion to their fourth season, and speak a little about their aspirations for the upcoming fifth season; they also announce the year-end audiobooks as usual, as well as a special episode coming up for year-end - a recording from a live event held earlier in the year! Released December 16th, 2023.
পদ্মরাগ বুদ্ধ - ১ (The Buddha of the Scarlet Ruby - 1). In this episode: Rudra reads the first of four parts of the novel "Padmaraag Buddha" by Hemendrakumar Roy. Released December 16th, 2023.
পদ্মরাগ বুদ্ধ - ২ (The Buddha of the Scarlet Ruby - 2). In this episode: Rudra reads the second of four parts of the novel "Padmaraag Buddha" by Hemendrakumar Roy. Released December 16th, 2023.
পদ্মরাগ বুদ্ধ - ৩ (The Buddha of the Scarlet Ruby - 3). In this episode: Rudra reads the third of four parts of the novel "Padmaraag Buddha" by Hemendrakumar Roy. Released December 16th, 2023.
পদ্মরাগ বুদ্ধ - ৪ (The Buddha of the Scarlet Ruby - 4). In this episode: Rudra reads the last of four parts of the novel "Padmaraag Buddha" by Hemendrakumar Roy. Released December 16th, 2023.
গৌড়মল্লার - ১ (A Monsoon Plaint of Bengal - 1). In this episode: Rajib introduces and reads the first of eight chapters of a novel of historical fiction by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released December 16th, 2023.
গৌড়মল্লার - ২ (A Monsoon Plaint of Bengal - 2). In this episode: Rajib reads the second of eight chapters of a novel of historical fiction by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released December 16th, 2023.
গৌড়মল্লার - ৩ (A Monsoon Plaint of Bengal - 3). In this episode: Rajib reads the third of eight chapters of a novel of historical fiction by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released December 16th, 2023.
গৌড়মল্লার - ৪ (A Monsoon Plaint of Bengal - 4). In this episode: Rajib reads the fourth of eight chapters of a novel of historical fiction by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released December 16th, 2023.
গৌড়মল্লার - ৫ (A Monsoon Plaint of Bengal - 5). In this episode: Rajib reads the fifth of eight chapters of a novel of historical fiction by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released December 16th, 2023.
গৌড়মল্লার - ৬ (A Monsoon Plaint of Bengal - 6). In this episode: Rajib reads the sixth of eight chapters of a novel of historical fiction by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released December 16th, 2023.
গৌড়মল্লার - ৭ (A Monsoon Plaint of Bengal - 7). In this episode: Rajib reads the seventh of eight chapters of a novel of historical fiction by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released December 16th, 2023.
গৌড়মল্লার - ৮ (A Monsoon Plaint of Bengal - 8). In this episode: Rajib reads the final one of eight chapters of a novel of historical fiction by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released December 16th, 2023.
গল্পকথার লাইভ আড্ডা ! (Podcasting Live: Hello, North Carolina!). In this episode: On June 3rd, 2023, Rajib, Rudra, and Mahasweta got together in front of a live audience in Cary, North Carolina, USA, for a session of selected readings, and Q&A. This is a live video recording of that event. Released December 16th, 2023.
পঞ্চম প্রত্যুষ (Fifth Morn). In this episode: Rajib and Rudra introduce the fifth season of the podcast, reminding listeners of their aspirations for this season, and how some of them feel increasingly appropriate and topical. Released February 17th, 2024.
আমিও তাই - ১ (Me, Too - 1). In this episode: Mahasweta introduces a series of fifty very short stories by Leela Majumder, and reads the first few of them. Released February 17th, 2024.
দুই বন্ধু (A Reunion of Two Old Friends). In this episode: Rudra reads a story by Satyajit Ray. Released February 17th, 2024.
জয়ন্তের প্রথম মামলা (Jayanta’s First Case). In this episode: Rudra reads a landmark story by Hemendrakumar Roy starring his fictional detective Jayanta. Released February 24th, 2024.
আমিও তাই - ২ (Me, Too - 2). In this episode: Mahasweta reads the next installment of a series of fifty very short stories by Leela Majumder. Released February 24th, 2024.
আমিও তাই - ৩ (Me, Too - 3). In this episode: Mahasweta reads the next installment of a series of fifty very short stories by Leela Majumder. Released March 2nd, 2024.
গ্যাঁড়া (Unfamiliar Guest). In this episode: Rudra reads a very short story by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay that illuminates a social dilemma. Released March 2nd, 2024.
ঘোড়া সাহেবের কুঠি - ১ (The Old Horse-Fancier’s Cottage - 1). In this episode: Rajib reads the first of three parts of a novella by Bimal Kar that forms part of this author’s work on debunking spurious supernatural claims. Released March 2nd, 2024.
ঘোড়া সাহেবের কুঠি - ২ (The Old Horse-Fancier’s Cottage - 2). In this episode: Rajib reads the second of three parts of a novella by Bimal Kar that forms part of this author’s work on debunking spurious supernatural claims. Released March 9th, 2024.
ঘোড়া সাহেবের কুঠি - ৩ (The Old Horse-Fancier’s Cottage - 3). In this episode: Rajib reads the last of three parts of a novella by Bimal Kar that forms part of this author’s work on debunking spurious supernatural claims. Released March 9th, 2024.
অনুকূল (Robotic Domestic Help). In this episode: Rudra reads a story by Satyajit Ray that is based on the examination of societal reactions to the technology of the near future. Released March 16th, 2024.
আমিও তাই - ৪ (Me, Too - 4). In this episode: Mahasweta reads the next installment of a series of fifty very short stories by Leela Majumder. Released March 16th, 2024.
আমার দুর্গোৎসব - কমলাকান্তের দপ্তর ১১ (A Vision of Durga - Story 11 from the "Kamalakanta’s Column" collection). In this episode: Rudra reads the next of the series of stories by Bankimchandra Chattopadhyay told in the persona of Kamalaakaanta, a crotchety old good-for-nothing. Released March 23rd, 2024.
প্রেতাত্মার উপত্যকা (Valley of Spirits). In this episode: Rajib briefly introduces the writings of Kshitindranarayan Bhattacharya, and reads a science fiction story by him. Released March 23rd, 2024.
আমিও তাই - ৫ (Me, Too - 5). In this episode: Mahasweta reads the next installment of a series of fifty very short stories by Leela Majumder. Released March 30th, 2024.
ব্যোমযাত্রীর ডায়রি (Diary of an Intrepid Cosmonaut). In this episode: Rudra briefly explains an exception of chronology in his readings of the stories starring Professor Shonku, and reads the first ever Shonku story penned by Satyajit Ray. Released March 30th, 2024.
সহযাত্রী (Fellow Traveller). In this episode: Rajib reads a story by Satyajit Ray. Released April 6th, 2024.
ঢেঁকিবাহনের কলঙ্কভঞ্জন (A Tale of Reconciliation). In this episode: Rudra reads a story of light humor by Manoranjan Bhattacharya. Released April 6th, 2024.
ধুমলগড়ের হান্টিং লজ (The Haunted Hunting Lodge). In this episode: Rudra reads a story by Satyajit Ray. Released April 13th, 2024.
আমিও তাই - ৬ (Me, Too - 6). In this episode: Mahasweta reads the next installment of a series of fifty very short stories by Leela Majumder. Released April 13th, 2024.
একটি গীত - কমলাকান্তের দপ্তর ১২ (An Exquisite Song - Story 12 from the "Kamalakanta’s Column" collection). In this episode: Rudra reads the next of the series of stories by Bankimchandra Chattopadhyay told in the persona of Kamalaakaanta, a crotchety old good-for-nothing. Released April 20th, 2024.
কর্ভাস (Corvus). In this episode: Rudra reads another story by Satyajit Ray starring Professor Shonku. Released April 20th, 2024.
পুনর্মিলন (A Scene of Domestic Reunion). In this episode: Rudra reads a micro-story by Parashuram. Released April 27th, 2024.
গুল-ই-ঘনাদা (Yarn-de-Ghanaada). In this episode: Rajib reads a story of Ghanaa-da’s tall tales by Premendra Mitra. Released April 27th, 2024.
বঙ্কুবাবুর বন্ধু (Bankubabu Finds a Friend). In this episode: Rudra reads the first Bengali story penned by Satyajit Ray in this week of his birthdate. Released May 4th, 2024.
আমি ভূত (I am a Ghost). In this episode: Amrita briefly comments on the near-pictorial qualities of many of Satyajit Ray’s stories, and reads one of them in this week of his birthdate. Released May 4th, 2024.
গল্পসল্পের তিনটি (Three from Galposalpo). In this episode: in remembrance of Tagore’s birth, Rudra introduces a specific collection of his stories, and reads three from it. Released May 11th, 2024.
লিপিকার তিনটি (Three from Lipika). In this episode: in remembrance of Tagore’s birth, Rajib briefly introduces a specific collection of his stories, and reads three from it. Released May 11th, 2024.
গল্পগুচ্ছের তিনটি (Three from Galpagucchha). In this episode: in remembrance of Tagore’s birth, Mahasweta briefly introduces a specific collection of his stories, and reads three from it. Released May 11th, 2024.
ফটিকচাঁদ - ১ (Phatikchnaad - 1). In this episode: Rudra reads the first of four parts of a novel by Satyajit Ray. Released May 18th, 2024.
ফটিকচাঁদ - ২ (Phatikchnaad - 2). In this episode: Rudra reads the second of four parts of a novel by Satyajit Ray. Released May 18th, 2024.
ফটিকচাঁদ - ৩ (Phatikchnaad - 3). In this episode: Rudra reads the third of four parts of a novel by Satyajit Ray. Released May 25th, 2024.
ফটিকচাঁদ - ৪ (Phatikchnaad - 4). In this episode: Rudra reads the last of four parts of a novel by Satyajit Ray. Released May 25th, 2024.
আমিও তাই - ৭ (Me, Too - 7). In this episode: Mahasweta reads the next installment of a series of fifty very short stories by Leela Majumder. Released June 1st, 2024.
কর্নেল মিত্র (Colonel Mitra). In this episode: Rajib briefly introduces the literature of Bimal Mitra, and reads a story by him. Released June 1st, 2024.
খেলোয়াড় তারিণীখুড়ো (Tarinikhuro the Sportsman). In this episode: Rudra reads a story by Satyajit Ray. Released June 8th, 2024.
কালনাগ (Hellfire). In this episode: Amrita reads a story of a painful time of historical importance by Achintya Kuma Sengputa. Released June 8th, 2024.
মহারাজা তারিণীখুড়ো (King Tarini). In this episode: Rajib reads a story by Satyajit Ray. Released June 15th, 2024.
বিড়াল - কমলাকান্তের দপ্তর ১৩ (The Cat’s Lament - Story 13 from the "Kamalakanta’s Column" collection). In this episode: Rudra reads the next of the series of stories by Bankimchandra Chattopadhyay told in the persona of Kamalaakaanta, a crotchety old good-for-nothing. Released June 15th, 2024.
সোনালী চোখ - ১ (Golden Eyes - 1). In this episode: Rajib introduces the literature of Adrish Bardhan, and reads the first of four parts of a sci-fi saga by him. Released June 22, 2024.
সোনালী চোখ - ২ (Golden Eyes - 2). In this episode: Rajib reads the second of four parts of a sci-fi saga by Adrish Bardhan. Released June 22, 2024.
সোনালী চোখ - ৩ (Golden Eyes - 3). In this episode: Rajib reads the third of four parts of a sci-fi saga by Adrish Bardhan. Released June 29, 2024.
সোনালী চোখ - ৪ (Golden Eyes - 4). In this episode: Rajib reads the last of four parts of a sci-fi saga by Adrish Bardhan. Released June 29, 2024.
শুক্রে যারা গিয়েছিলো - ১ (They Traveled between Planets - 1). In this episode: Rudra reads the first of four parts of a sci-fi saga by Premendra Mitra. Released July 6th, 2024.
শুক্রে যারা গিয়েছিলো - ২ (They Traveled between Planets - 2). In this episode: Rudra reads the second of four parts of a sci-fi saga by Premendra Mitra. Released July 6th, 2024.
শুক্রে যারা গিয়েছিলো - ৩ (They Traveled between Planets - 3). In this episode: Rudra reads the third of four parts of a sci-fi saga by Premendra Mitra. Released July 13th, 2024.
শুক্রে যারা গিয়েছিলো - ৪ (They Traveled between Planets - 4). In this episode: Rudra reads the last of four parts of a sci-fi saga by Premendra Mitra. Released July 13th, 2024.
রোম থেকে গল্পকথা (A Hello from Rome). In this episode: For the 400th episode of the podcast, Rajib and Rudra prepare a short video postcard from Rome, Italy, where they both happened to be at almost the same time. Released July 20th, 2024.
চিত্রকর (The Artist). In this episode: Rudra reads a story by Rabindranath Tagore that he wrote in the immediate aftermath of his Italy visit. Released July 20th, 2024.
রুমাহরণ (Across the Eons). In this episode: Rajib reads a story by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay in which the author attempted to look back into the farthest reaches of prehistory. Released July 27th, 2024.
ঘনাদা এলেন (The Arrival of Ghanaa-da). In this episode: Rudra reads a story of Ghanaa-da’s tall tales by Premendra Mitra - a special one, in which the author imagines the first such occasion. Released July 27th, 2024.
নিশাচর (Abroad by Night). In this episode: Rudra reads a serious story by Narayan Gangopadhyay. Released August 3rd, 2024.
বাঘের বাচ্চা (The Tiger Cub). In this episode: Rajib reads a historical story by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released August 3rd, 2024.
সুমি ! সুমি ! (Tsunami Warning). In this episode: Rajib reads a story by Adrish Bardhan. Released August 10th, 2024.
টলিউডে তারিণীখুড়ো (Tarinikhuro, Filmstar). In this episode: Rudra reads a story by Satyajit Ray. Released August 10th, 2024.
গুরুদেব - ১ (Tagore as I Saw Him - 1). In this episode: Rudra introduces an account by Rani Chanda of Rabindranath Tagore’s late years, and reads the first part. Released August 17, 2024.
গুরুদেব - ২ (Tagore as I Saw Him - 2). In this episode: Rudra reads the second part of an account by Rani Chanda of Rabindranath Tagore’s late years. Released August 17, 2024.
গুরুদেব - ৩ (Tagore as I Saw Him - 3). In this episode: Rudra reads the third part of an account by Rani Chanda of Rabindranath Tagore’s late years. Released August 24, 2024.
গুরুদেব - ৪ (Tagore as I Saw Him - 4). In this episode: Rudra reads the fourth part of an account by Rani Chanda of Rabindranath Tagore’s late years. Released August 24, 2024.
গুরুদেব - ৫ (Tagore as I Saw Him - 5). In this episode: Rudra reads the fifth part of an account by Rani Chanda of Rabindranath Tagore’s late years. Released August 31, 2024.
গুরুদেব - ৬ (Tagore as I Saw Him - 6). In this episode: Rudra reads the sixth and final part of an account by Rani Chanda of Rabindranath Tagore’s late years. Released August 31, 2024.
বেদনা বিচার চায় (Crying Out for Justice). In this episode: Rajib reads a story of societal failings and the quest for justice by Adrish Bardhan, positioning it in current societal context when that quest is more urgent than ever. Released September 7, 2024.
মহাবিদ্যা (The Very Pearl of Wisdom). In this episode: Rudra reads a story of social satire by Parashuram. Released September 7, 2024.
কৈলাসে চা পান (Tea and Snacks of the Gods). In this episode: Rudra reads a lighthearted children’s tale by Ashapurna Devi. Released September 14, 2024.
আমিও তাই - ৮ (Me, Too - 8). In this episode: Mahasweta reads the next installment of a series of fifty very short stories by Leela Majumder. Released September 14, 2024.
শিলাকান্থ (Coelacanth). In this episode: Rudra introduces the science-fiction of the short-lived Dilip Raychaudhuri, and reads the first story ever that he wrote. Released September 21, 2024.
একটি চলচ্চিত্রের ভূমিকা (The Story of the Film). In this episode: Rajib reads a story by Narayan Gangopadhyay of the societal struggle of good and evil, as topical today as when it was written. Released September 21, 2024.
উত্তরণ (A Higher Self). In this episode: Rajib introduces Niranjan Singha as an author, and reads a science fiction story by him. Released September 28, 2024.
সিঁড়ি (Stairways). In this episode: Rudra reads a story by Leela Majumder featuring her usual heart-warming style, but also qualifying as science fiction. Released September 28, 2024.
একশৃঙ্গ অভিযান (The Unicorn Expedition). In this episode: Rudra reads another story by Satyajit Ray starring Professor Shonku. Released October 5, 2024.
ছায়া (Insubstantial). In this episode: Rajib reads a story by Leela Majumder. Released October 5, 2024.
আমিও তাই - ৯ (Me, Too - 9). In this episode: Mahasweta reads the next installment of a series of fifty very short stories by Leela Majumder. Released October 12, 2024.
ভূমিকম্পের পটভূমি (On the Pacific Isle). In this episode: Rudra reads a story by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay that may be classified as science fiction. Released October 12, 2024.
একটি গোয়েন্দা কাহিনী (A Tale of Detection). In this episode: Rajib reads a detective story by Adrish Bardhan. Released October 19, 2024.
সবুজ মানুষ (Homo Verde). In this episode: Rudra reads a unique science-fiction story, one written together by four of the stalwarts of Bengali sf. Released October 19, 2024.
ছাতা (Umbrella). In this episode: Rudra reads a story of Ghanaa-da’s tall tales by Premendra Mitra. Released October 26, 2024.
ভূত দেখা (A Perfectly Visible Ghost). In this episode: Rajib reads a story by Manoj Basu. Released October 26, 2024.
ঘনাদার ধনুর্ভঙ্গ (Ghanaa-da Breaks a Bow). In this episode: Rudra reads a story of Ghanaa-da’s tall tales by Premendra Mitra. Released November 2, 2024.
গোলাবাড়ির সার্কিট-হাউস (The Circuit-House at Golabari). In this episode: Amrita reads a story of the supernatural by Leela Majumder. Released November 2, 2024.
ক্যাকটাস (Cactus). In this episode: Rajib introduces the science-fiction of Ranen Ghosh, and reads a story by him. Released November 9, 2024.
আমিও তাই - ১০ (Me, Too - 10). In this episode: Mahasweta reads the final installment of a series of fifty very short stories by Leela Majumder. Released November 9, 2024.
ভুল (Deadly Mistake). In this episode: Rajib introduces the science fiction of Samarjit Kar, and reads a story by him. Released November 16, 2024.
কি লিখিব ? - কমলাকান্তের পত্র ১ (What do You Need Me to Write? - Letter 1 from the "Kamalakanta’s Column" collection). In this episode: Rudra reads the next of the series of stories by Bankimchandra Chattopadhyay told in the persona of Kamalaakaanta, a crotchety old good-for-nothing. Released November 16, 2024.
অযান্ত্রিক (Non-mechanical). In this episode: Rudra reads a marquee story by Subodh Ghosh that was also his first. Released November 23, 2024.
হর্ষবর্ধনের বিড়ম্বনা (Harshabardhan Faces a Dilemma). In this episode: Rajib reads a humorous story by Shibram Chakraborty. Released November 23, 2024.
হর্ষবর্ধনের উপর টেক্কা (Harshabardhan Meets His Match). In this episode: Rajib reads a humorous story by Shibram Chakraborty. Released November 30, 2024.
নেরগাল (Nergal). In this episode: Rudra reads a science fiction story by Dilip Raychaudhuri. Released November 30, 2024.
হাবুলমামার ভূতের ব্যবসা এবং (Ghostpower, Inc.). In this episode: Rajib briefly introduces the author Dulendra Bhowmick, and reads a story by him. Released November 30, 2024.
রাজভোগ (The Gourmet). In this episode: Rudra reads a story by Parashuram. Released December 7, 2024.
পুষ্পক-রথের দেশে (Flying with Gods). In this episode: Rajib reads a science fiction story by Adrish Bardhan. Released December 7, 2024.
জুটি (An Old Partnership). In this episode: Rudra reads a story by Satyajit Ray. Released December 7, 2024.
আসরের পঞ্চত্বপ্রাপ্তি (Com-pleading the Fifth). In this episode: Rajib and Rudra bid farewell to listeners - not for good but just for the winter break! Released December 14, 2024.
অন্তরা - ১ (The Second Verse - 1). In this episode: Mahasweta reads the first of two parts of a story of layered intrigue surrounding a group of female protagonists by Leela Majumder. Released December 14, 2024.
অন্তরা - ২ (The Second Verse - 2). In this episode: Mahasweta reads the last of two parts of a story of layered intrigue surrounding a group of female protagonists by Leela Majumder. Released December 14, 2024.
কালের মন্দিরা - ১ (Symphony Unending - 1). In this episode: Rudra reads the first of six parts of a novel of historical fiction by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released December 14, 2024.
কালের মন্দিরা - ২ (Symphony Unending - 2). In this episode: Rudra reads the second of six parts of a novel of historical fiction by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released December 14, 2024.
কালের মন্দিরা - ৩ (Symphony Unending - 3). In this episode: Rudra reads the third of six parts of a novel of historical fiction by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released December 14, 2024.
কালের মন্দিরা - ৪ (Symphony Unending - 4). In this episode: Rudra reads the fourth of six parts of a novel of historical fiction by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released December 14, 2024.
কালের মন্দিরা - ৫ (Symphony Unending - 5). In this episode: Rudra reads the fifth of six parts of a novel of historical fiction by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released December 14, 2024.
কালের মন্দিরা - ৬ (Symphony Unending - 6). In this episode: Rudra reads the last of six parts of a novel of historical fiction by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released December 14, 2024.
ষষ্ঠীর উদ্বোধন (Ringing in the Sixth). In this episode: Rajib and Rudra open the sixth season of their podcast, and explain plans for the sixth season, bickering a bit in the process. Released February 15, 2025.
উলট-পুরাণ (Gospel of the Topsy-Turvy). In this episode: Rudra reads a story by Parashuram satirizing the willingness of some Indians to be colluders even during the most nakedly exploitative years of the British occupation of India. Released February 15, 2025.
একটি ভূতুড়ে ঘড়ি (The Faulty Clock). In this episode: Rajib reads a story of the supernatural by Bimal Kar. Released February 15, 2025.
গোখরো (The Cobra). In this episode: Rajib reads a story by Narayan Gangopadhyay that is a dramatic societal vignette. Released February 22, 2025.
গণেশ মুৎসুদ্দীর পোর্ট্রেট (A Commission for a Portrait). In this episode: Rudra reads a story by Satyajit Ray. Released February 22, 2025.
পলিটিক্স - কমলাকান্তের পত্র ২ (Politics - Letter 2 from the "Kamalakanta’s Column" collection). In this episode: Rudra reads the next of the series of stories by Bankimchandra Chattopadhyay told in the persona of Kamalaakaanta, a crotchety old good-for-nothing. Released March 1, 2025.
স্যালমন সাহেবের সিন্দুক লুঠ (The Salmon Tycoon Gets Robbed). In this episode: Rajib reads a story by Adrish Bardhan starring his fictional detective. Released March 1, 2025.
খেরোর খাতা - ৩ : মেয়েরা (Patchwork Scribblings - 3 : On Women). In this episode: On this International Women’s Day, Mahasweta reads four micro-stories by Leela Majumder, all reflecting on women. Released March 8, 2025.
কনে দেখা আলো (Dare to Really See Her). In this episode: On this International Women’s Day, Rudra reads a story by Narayan Gangopadhyay of social protest on the status on women. Released March 8, 2025.
তারিণীখুড়ো ও ঐন্দ্রজালিক (Tarinikhuro and the Magician). In this episode: Rudra reads a story by Satyajit Ray. Released March 15, 2025.
ধূসর চাঁদ (Dusty Moon). In this episode: Rudra reads a science fiction story by Dilip Raychaudhuri. Released March 15, 2025.
সাধু কালাচাঁদের ফলাও কারবার (The Flourishing Business of Kalachand, the Pure-Minded Boy). In this episode: Rajib introduces the literature of Shyamal Gangopadhyay, and reads a story by him starring a recurring character he created. Released March 22, 2025.
গান (Song). In this episode: Rudra reads a story of Ghanaa-da’s tall tales by Premendra Mitra. Released March 22, 2025.
ডক্টর শেরিং-এর স্মরণশক্তি (Dr. Schering’s Amnesia). In this episode: Rudra reads another story by Satyajit Ray starring Professor Shonku. Released March 29, 2025.
খেরোর খাতা - ৪ : কাটতি গল্প (Patchwork Scribblings - 4 : Popular Story Topics). In this episode: Mahasweta reads four micro-stories by Leela Majumder on topics that, as she had been told as an young authoress, guaranteed popularity. Released March 29, 2025.
বাঙালীর মনুষ্যত্ব - কমলাকান্তের পত্র ৩ (Humanity, Bengali Style - Letter 3 from the "Kamalakanta’s Column" collection). In this episode: Rudra reads the next of the series of stories by Bankimchandra Chattopadhyay told in the persona of Kamalaakaanta, a crotchety old good-for-nothing. Released April 5, 2025.
শুদ্ধানন্দ প্রেতসিদ্ধ ও কিকিরা - ১ (Kikira Versus the Occultist - 1). In this episode: Rajib reads the first of four parts of a novella by Bimal Kar that forms part of this author’s work on debunking spurious supernatural claims. Released April 5, 2025.
শুদ্ধানন্দ প্রেতসিদ্ধ ও কিকিরা - ২ (Kikira Versus the Occultist - 2). In this episode: Rajib reads the second of four parts of a novella by Bimal Kar that forms part of this author’s work on debunking spurious supernatural claims. Released April 12, 2025.
শুদ্ধানন্দ প্রেতসিদ্ধ ও কিকিরা - ৩ (Kikira Versus the Occultist - 3). In this episode: Rajib reads the third of four parts of a novella by Bimal Kar that forms part of this author’s work on debunking spurious supernatural claims. Released April 12, 2025.
শুদ্ধানন্দ প্রেতসিদ্ধ ও কিকিরা - ৪ (Kikira Versus the Occultist - 4). In this episode: Rajib reads the last of four parts of a novella by Bimal Kar that forms part of this author’s work on debunking spurious supernatural claims. Released April 19, 2025.
মেহগনি জঙ্গলের বিস্ময় (The Secret in the Mahogany Forest). In this episode: Rudra discusses the science fiction of Adrish Bardhan, and reads a story by him starring his character Professor Nut-Boltu-Chakra. Released April 19, 2025.
বুড়া বয়সের কথা - কমলাকান্তের পত্র ৪ (On Old Age - Letter 4 from the "Kamalakanta’s Column" collection). In this episode: Rudra reads the next of the series of stories by Bankimchandra Chattopadhyay told in the persona of Kamalaakaanta, a crotchety old good-for-nothing. Released April 26, 2025.
কমলাকান্তের বিদায় - কমলাকান্তের পত্র ৫ (Goodbye - Letter 5 from the "Kamalakanta’s Column" collection). In this episode: Rudra reads the next of the series of stories by Bankimchandra Chattopadhyay told in the persona of Kamalaakaanta, a crotchety old good-for-nothing. Released April 26, 2025.
মন্টুর মাস্টার (Montu’s Tutor). In this episode: Rajib reads a humorous story by Shibram Chakrabarty. Released April 26, 2025.
মারণ-মেশিন (Death Machines). In this episode: Rudra reads a story by Adrish Bardhan starring his character Professor Nut-Boltu-Chakra. Released May 3, 2025.
তেনা-রা (Spirits). In this episode: Rudra briefly discusses a unique character created by Premendra Mitra late in his life, and reads the story that introduced this character. Released May 3, 2025.
রাজটিকা (The Royal Crest). In this episode: Rajib reads a story by Rabindranath Tagore, in the weekend of his birth anniversary, written a hundred years ago but strangely topical today. Released May 10, 2025.
মংপু-তে রবীন্দ্রনাথ - ১ (Tagore at His Mountain Retreat - 1). In this episode: Mahasweta introduces Maitreyee Devi, and a collection of writings by her telling the stories of Rabindranath Tagore’s visits to the mountains of North Bengal at various times of his life, and reads the first of them. Released May 10, 2025.
অনধিকার প্রবেশ (The Intrusion). In this episode: Rudra reads a story by Rabindranath Tagore, in the fortnight of his birth anniversary, written a hundred years ago but still topical today. Released May 17, 2025.
মংপু-তে রবীন্দ্রনাথ - ২ (Tagore at His Mountain Retreat - 2). In this episode: Mahasweta reads the second of a collection of writings by Maitreyee Devi telling the stories of Rabindranath Tagore’s visits to the mountains of North Bengal at various times of his life. Released May 17, 2025.
শুক্র-ভ্রমণ (Trip to Planet Venus). In this episode: Rudra briefly inroduces the writings of Jagadananda Ray, and reads his science-fiction story, the eariest in the language. Released May 24, 2025.
সবুজ চশমা (The Emerald Glasses). In this episode: Rajib reads a sotry by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay that borders between the supernatural and science-fiction. Released May 24, 2025.
বাঁচতে দাও (Just Let Me Live). In this episode: Rajib reads a science fiction story by Ranen Ghosh that was as topical when written as it is again today. Released May 31, 2025.
গান শোনাবার নিমন্ত্রণ - তপন-চরিত ১ (A Musical Evening - Tales of Tapan 1). In this episode: Rudra reads the first of a series of stories by Narayan Gangopadhyay starring a unque character. Released May 31, 2025.
টেলিফোন (A Phone Call). In this episode: Rudra reads a micro-story by Satyajit Ray written almost entirely in the form of dialog. Released June 7, 2025.
হয়তো (Just Maybe). In this episode: Rajib reads a story by Premendra Mitra. Released June 7, 2025.
ডক্টর রবি রায়ের বক্তৃতা (Dr. Rabi Ray’s Speech). In this episode: Rajib reads a story by the lesser known science fiction author Niranjan Singha. Released June 14, 2025.
মংপু-তে রবীন্দ্রনাথ - ৩ (Tagore at His Mountain Retreat - 3). In this episode: Mahasweta reads the third of a collection of writings by Maitreyee Devi telling the stories of Rabindranath Tagore’s visits to the mountains of North Bengal at various times of his life. Released June 14, 2025.
নরিস সাহেবের বাংলো (The Mystery of Mr. Norris). In this episode: Rudra reads a story by Satyajit Ray. Released June 21, 2025.
কুরুক্ষেত্র হাইওয়ে (Kurukshetra Highway). In this episode: Rajib briefly introduces the science fiction of Siddhartha Ghosh, and reads a story by him. Released June 21, 2025.
গজ-উকিলের হত্যা-রহস্য - ১ (The Mystery Surrounding the Murder of Barrister Gajapati - 1). In this episode: Rudra reads the first of three parts of a humorous story for children by Ashapurna Devi. Released June 28, 2025.
গজ-উকিলের হত্যা-রহস্য - ২ (The Mystery Surrounding the Murder of Barrister Gajapati - 2). In this episode: Rudra reads the second of three parts of a humorous story for children by Ashapurna Devi. Released June 28, 2025.
গজ-উকিলের হত্যা-রহস্য - ৩ (The Mystery Surrounding the Murder of Barrister Gajapati - 3). In this episode: Rudra reads the last of three parts of a humorous story for children by Ashapurna Devi. Released July 5, 2025.
রক্ত-খদ্যোত (Crimson Fireflies). In this episode: Rajib reads an early supernatural story by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released July 5, 2025.
শোনা কথা (Overheard at the Promenade). In this episode: Rudra reads a story of social commentary in satire form by Parashuram. Released July 12, 2025.
মংপু-তে রবীন্দ্রনাথ - ৪ (Tagore at His Mountain Retreat - 4). In this episode: Mahasweta reads the fourth of a collection of writings by Maitreyee Devi telling the stories of Rabindranath Tagore’s visits to the mountains of North Bengal at various times of the last few years of his life. Released July 12, 2025.
দাদা (Ghanaa-da Senior). In this episode: Rudra reads a story of Ghanaa-da’s tall tales by Premendra Mitra. Released July 19, 2025.
পডকাস্টের পাঁচালী (Milestone - 500). In this episode: Rajib and Rudra briefly celebrate the 500th episode of this podcast. Released July 19, 2025.
একটি মনোরম দিবস - তপন-চরিত ২ (A Pleasant Day - Tales of Tapan 2). In this episode: Rudra reads the second of a series of stories by Narayan Gangopadhyay starring a unque character. Released July 26, 2025.
মাঙ্গলিক (Benevolent Alien). In this episode: Rudra reads a story of social commentary in satire form by Parashuram. Released July 26, 2025.
তক্ত্ মোবারক (The Blessed Throne). In this episode: Rajib reads a story of historical drama by Sharadindu Bandhyopadhyay. Released August 2, 2025.
মহিম সান্যালের ঘটনা (The Incident Involving Mahim Sanyal). In this episode: Rudra reads a story by Satyajit Ray. Released August 2, 2025.
মংপু-তে রবীন্দ্রনাথ - ৫ (Tagore at His Mountain Retreat - 5). In this episode: In this week of Rabindranath’s passing, Mahasweta reads the fifth and final one of a collection of writings by Maitreyee Devi telling the stories of Rabindranath Tagore’s visits to the mountains of North Bengal at various times of the last few years of his life. Released August 9, 2025.
একটা আষাঢ়ে গল্প (A Tall Tale; or: The Monsoon Story). In this episode: In this week of Rabindranath’s passing, Rudra reads a story by him of societal change posed as a fable. Released August 9, 2025.
বিষকন্যা - ১ (Poison Damsel - 1). In this episode, Rajib reads the first part of a historical thriller by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released August 16, 2025.
বিষকন্যা - ২ (Poison Damsel - 2). In this episode, Rajib reads the second part of a historical thriller by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released August 16, 2025.
বিষকন্যা - ৩ (Poison Damsel - 3). In this episode, Rajib reads the final part of a historical thriller by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Released August 23, 2025.
বন্ধুকে না রাখিলে - তপন-চরিত ৩ (A Pleasant Day - Tales of Tapan 3). In this episode: Rudra reads the third of a series of stories by Narayan Gangopadhyay starring a unque character. Released August 23, 2025.
বেগমের স্বপ্ন (The Sultana’s Dream). In this episode: Rudra briefly introduces the early Bengali feminist Begum Rokeya, and reads a story by her. Released August 30, 2025.
খেরোর খাতা - ৫ : জীবজন্তুর কথা (Patchwork Scribblings - 5 : About Animals). In this episode: Mahasweta reads seven micro-stories by Leela Majumder that center around events involving animals. Released August 30, 2025.
গোয়েন্দা কবি পরাশর (Parashar, The Poet-Sleuth). In this episode: Rudra and Rajib come together to introduce a unique character created by Premendra Mitra, before Rudra reads the first story starring this character. Released September 6, 2025.
ভয়ঙ্কর ভাড়াটে ও পরাশর বর্মা (Parashar Barma: The Case of the Terrible Tenant). In this episode: Rudra reads the second story starring the unique Parashar Barma by Premendra Mitra. Released September 6, 2025.
সাংঘাতিক শিশি ও পরাশর বর্মা (Parashar Barma: The Case of the Vile Vial). In this episode: Rajib reads the third story starring the unique Parashar Barma by Premendra Mitra. Released September 6, 2025.
হিপনোজেন (Hypnogen). In this episode: Rudra reads another story by Satyajit Ray starring Professor Shonku. Released September 13, 2025.
ঠাণ্ডা যুদ্ধের অবসান (The End of a Cold War). In this episode: Rudra reads a story by Subodh Ghosh. Released September 13, 2025.