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Sunny and Bhushan check into the White Lotus hotel in Whitechapel to debrief on one of the most talked about dramas of recent years. The Secret Diary of a Zone 1 Ho recaps on observations Series 1 and 2 followed by a deeper dive of Series 3 including what Bhushan and Sunny would like to see in Series 4. This episode was recorded a few weeks after the series 3 finale aired, well ahead of any Series 4 announcements.... Filmed in May 2025  ⁨@LondonPodcastStudios⁩  in Whitechapel, London.

With a discussion around hair loss for the main feature, the Secret Diary of a Zone One Ho looks at iconic hairstyles inspired by shows like Saved By The Bell and Friends.Bhushan and Sunny talk about their experiences of coming to terms with their own respective hair loss, and how this brought about a realisation of self acceptance and finding validation from within rather than externally.  Recorded in May 2025  ⁨@LondonPodcastStudios⁩  in Whitechapel, London.

In The Secret Diary of A Zone 1 Ho, Sunny and Bhushan discuss the joy of shopping abroad including vintage clothing in Japan and South Asian clothes in Dubai.  In the second of two-parter, following on from Ep 1, Sunny talks about the practicalities of taking a year out from work to fulfil an ambition to travel around the world including practical tips and motivational advice. You can watch this episode as a video podcast on our YouTube channel Recorded in April 2025 at the London Podcast Studios in Whitechapel, London.If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate and leave a review for us - we love hearing from our listeners!

Returning from hiatus, Bhushan and Sunny kick off Season 3 with a recap on what’s been going on since the last time the Secret Diary of A Zone 1 Ho was opened, with jobs, pets and new music on the agenda.In the first of two-parter, Sunny tells us about taking a year out from work to fulfil an ambition to travel around the world including anecdotes from South America and making long lasting connections through food and culture.Recorded in April 2025 at The London Podcast Studios in Whitechapel, London.You can also watch this episode as a video podcast on our YouTube channel.

In this episode, Bhushan discusses his lifelong love of books and reading with Sunny, from recounting fond childhood memories of visits to the library (which were an unexpected lifeline) to why he prefers to read physical books rather than via a digital device. The duo also present a no holds barred review of the cultural milestone that is Modelland by supermodel and entrepreneur Tyra Banks, including dramatic readings of favourite passages from the tome.In The Secret Diary Of A Zone One Ho, all talk is on television, namely the most watched show on Netflix ever - Squid Game. Is Korean drama finally getting its due in the mainstream or is the world yet to truly appreciate its excellence?New episodes drop every Monday from 00.00 GMT - we would love for you to like and subscribe so that you don’t miss a single episode.If you enjoyed listening, please tell and share with a friend!You can also holler at us on our socials - find us on: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook: @thepodcastismine Twitter: @podcastismine

Four letters can tell you a great deal about a person, especially when viewed through the prism of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). But is it really an effective personality reader or past its sell by date? In a first for TPIM, Sunny and Bhushan (as per their personalities types) take up opposing stances on MBTI with Sunny advocating and Bhushan a staunch critic - which personality type will prevail? The Secret Diary Of A Zone One Ho takes a closer look at the practice of self help and the various forms it can take, from books to YouTube videos. But is it always a positive experience or does it cause more harm and setback than it actually should?New episodes drop every Monday from 00.00 GMT - we would love for you to like and subscribe so that you don’t miss a single episode.If you enjoyed listening, please tell and share with a friend!You can also holler at us on our socials - find us on: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook: @thepodcastismine Twitter: @podcastismine

Nintendo or Sega? Streetfighter II or Mortal Kombat? The console and games played in childhood can tell someone a great deal about an individual. On this episode, Sunny and Bhushan explore the world of gaming, discussing everything from their first video games machine to how game time had a more deeper and emotional connection than just pretty graphics and killer combinations on the joypad. The duo also look to the future of gaming, with television adaptations and huge revenues finally bringing the games industry the respect it deserves.The world of the Secret Diary of A Zone Ho collides with the Only Fans Lounge as this episode’s entry looks at Only Fans decision to ban adult content from their platform - only to reverse the decision five days later. Was this the right step for the platform?  New episodes drop every Monday from 00.00 GMT - we would love for you to like and subscribe so that you don’t miss a single episode.If you enjoyed listening, please tell and share with a friend!You can also holler at us on our socials - find us on: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook: @thepodcastismine Twitter: @podcastismine

Growing up as British-Asian, colourism has very much been a continuing thread in Bhushan’s and Sunny’s lives. In this heartfelt episode, the duo discuss the issue frankly, recounting their own personal experiences and the challenge faced unlearning the hidden biases and prejudices that are embedded in society. Intended as a contribution to a wider and ongoing conversation, The Shade Factor considers whether colourism can be ended in our lifetime.The Secret Diary Of A Zone One Ho takes a look at one of the major television events of 2021 - Oprah Winfrey’s interview with Meghan Markle and Harry Windsor. As well as throwing up serious issues such as institutional racism, one unexpected consequence was an avalanche of memes which still retain their bite long after the conclusion of the interview. New episodes drop every Monday from 00.00 GMT - we would love for you to like and subscribe so that you don’t miss a single episode.If you enjoyed listening, please tell and share with a friend!You can also holler at us on our socials - find us on: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook: @thepodcastismine Twitter: @podcastismine