The Bridge is available on the iHeart Radio app Episode 501
The Wednesday episode on Sammy Chand’s show is a great one. His mid week special is the 501st episode of the show. He’s joined by the Rukus Avenue Radio Allstars as they breakdown the lastest from around the community. Sammy’s joined by DJ Geet as she talks about the new Zayn Malik track called Sideways. Sammy is joined by E The First as they explore the new generation spirituality. Sammy is armed with the best songs of the day!
12:14 Dr Roy 35:12 DJ Geet 41:04 E The First 48:34 Rhianna 51:53 Doyeeta
March 31, 2026
31/03/2026 | 59 min
The Bridge is available on the iHeart Radio app Episode 500
It’s a big 500th episode of the most entertaining hour in all of South Asian music! Sammy Chand Is joined by his special co-host, his daughter Kaira. The two celebrate the big episode. Sammy takes you on a journey of his favorite songs and moments from his first 500 episodes. Sammy is joined by The Rukus Avenue Radio Allstars, Dr Roy, Doyeeta, and Rhianna. Sammy talks to Jaya as they talk about the latest from the Tiger Woods DUI incident. Sammy talks to Anushka about the Dharundar The Revenge movie. Rohit joins Sammy to talk about his show called Know Gurbani. Sammy plays clips from Diljit, Juss, and more. He reminisces on some of the World Premieres he’s done on the show. It’s a great episode.
12:47 Dr Roy 30:04 Rohit 42:42 Jaya 47:40 Anushka Arora 54:00 Rhianna 57:55 Doyeeta
March 30, 2026
30/03/2026 | 59 min
The Bridge is available on the iHeart Radio app Episode 499
Sammy Chand has a big week ahead on The Bridge. He’s got his big 500th episode tomorrow, and he prepares us by hinting of a special co-host. Sammy plays the new Sharry Maan, the new Gur Sidhu, and has all the hits from the day. Sammy is joined by Daniel Johnson from the United Nations News. Sammy talks to Andro about the new Kanye West album called Bully. Sammy talks to Ruby Basi about the dangers of phone charging with the phone close to you. Sammy is joined by Meera Sharma with her Mindful Minute. The Rukus Avenue Radio Allstars stop by with the latest from around the diaspora. Sammy begins with the song called Promise by Aditya Rikhari.
13:11 Dr Roy 17:55 Meera Sharma 22:51 Daniel Johnson 33:27 Andro 39:52 Ruby Basi 43:12 Rhianna 52:27 Doyeeta
Countdown Show - March 27 - March 29
27/03/2026 | 59 min
The Bridge is available on the iHeart Radio app Episode 498
Sammy Chand’s weekend countdown show features some great new music. He’s got a song from Kaatan and Youngr called Young Hearts. Sammy plays music from Wazir Patar, Aditya Rikhari, AS Pullar, Jasmine Sandlas and Satinder Sartaaj, and more. Sammy’s weekend show is his 498th episode, with the 500th around the corner. It’s the most entertaining hour in all of South Asian music.
March 26, 2026
26/03/2026 | 59 min
The Bridge is available on the iHeart Radio app Episode 497
Sammy Chand has a big Thursday episode for you. He has an exclusive interview with Kaatan, the singer that collaborates with YOUNGR on their new single called Young Hearts. Sammy talks to her about the journey of putting together a world music hit song like this. Sammy is joined by Sunny Grewal as they talk Siblings and the unique role they play in this life. Sammy is joined by The Rukus Avenue Radio Allstars about the latest from around the diaspora. Sammy is joined by Aashi Arora as she previews the conversation with Parul Somani this Sunday at 4pm PST.
11:03 Dr Roy 15:17 Aashi Arora 28:21 Kaatan 42:17 Sunny Grewal 48:34 Rhianna 52:48 Doyeeta
Meet Sammy Chand, Your Host on The Bridge—Welcome to The Bridge, the only daily show covering the diaspora of the Indian subcontinent, airing nationally across North America on Rukus Avenue Radio/iHeart Radio. I'm your host, Sammy Chand, and I'm thrilled to share my passion for South Asian music and culture with you. A Pioneer in the Industry— With almost three decades of experience, I've been at the forefront of the South Asian cultural movement in North America. As the Founder and CEO of Rukus Avenue, I've built a company that's committed to telling the story of the South Asian experience through music, podcasts, and radio. A Legacy of Excellence— My work has been recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award, and I've had the privilege of collaborating with some of the biggest names in the industry. From producing music for over 75 film and television shows to hosting TV shows for Viacom, I've made it my mission to promote South Asian talent and culture. The Bridge: Your Connection to South Asian Music and Culture— On The Bridge, I'll be sharing my expertise and passion for South Asian music, as well as interviewing some of the biggest names in the industry. From Bollywood and Hindi pop to Punjabi and Haryanvi music, we'll be exploring the diverse sounds and styles of the Indian subcontinent. Join the Conversation— Tune in to The Bridge every day to stay connected to the latest developments in South Asian music and culture. Join the conversation on social media, and get ready to experience the best of South Asian entertainment.I'm excited to share this journey with you, and I look forward to connecting with you on The Bridge!