The Indian podcasting scene is abuzz with one burning question: who will Nikhil Kamath, the co-founder of Zerodha, host next on his popular 'WTF' podcast? This comes hot on the heels of his widely discussed episode featuring tech titan Elon Musk. With a guest roster that already includes luminaries like Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, Kamath has set a remarkably high bar, leaving netizens eagerly speculating about the next big name.
Social Media Buzz: From Superstars to Satire
As is the nature of the internet, patience is in short supply. Instead of waiting for an official announcement, social media users have taken it upon themselves to predict, and sometimes humorously suggest, potential guests. The conversation has highlighted Kamath's significant influence, with many noting his access to global icons surpasses that of other popular Indian podcasters like Raj Shamani and Ranveer Allahbadia.
One user on X encapsulated this sentiment, writing, "Raj Shamani got Vijay Mallya. Ranvir Allahbadia got Ashneer Grover. Meanwhile, Nikhil Kamath: Bill Gates, Modi ji, Elon Musk. Miles ahead in guest influence by a large margin."
Top Contenders and Wild Guesses
The speculation ranges from credible industry leaders to pure, imaginative satire. A popular theory circulating online suggests that Kamath might set his sights on Tollywood legend Rajinikanth. "Bill Gates, PM Modi, now Elon Musk. What a guest list... at some point he will interview Rajinikanth. Then he can end the series," mused one user.
Another name thrown into the ring is Hollywood actor Sydney Sweeney, especially following her recent controversial ad campaigns. This guess gains some traction from the fact that Kamath has previously interviewed Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon, showing his willingness to feature entertainment industry figures.
The guesses get more creative from there. Some netizens have jokingly proposed an interview with the elusive and anonymous creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto. Taking it a step further into the realm of fantasy and AI-generated content, others have even suggested a divine guest: Lord Krishna. An edited video showing Kamath interviewing the deity, based on the teaser for the Musk episode, has been shared widely on Instagram.
What We Actually Know About the Next Episode
Despite the flurry of online theories, there is very little concrete information about who the next guest will be. Nikhil Kamath himself has not posted any updates or teasers on his social media handles following the Elon Musk episode. However, judging by his past curation, it is almost certain that the next interviewee will be a person of considerable global or national stature.
Kamath's impressive guest list is a testament to his podcast's reach and ambition. Past guests include:
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk
- Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
- Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas
- Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos
- Composer A.R. Rahman
- Cricketer K.L. Rahul
This diverse list spanning technology, politics, entertainment, and sports signals a podcast with global aspirations. For now, the audience can only wait and watch as Kamath prepares for his next 'WTF' conversation, which is sure to generate significant buzz whenever it is announced.
