WTF is Elon Musk? The Podcast That Broke the Internet

Nikhil Kamath, the co-founder of Zerodha, has indeed broken the internet with his latest podcast guest: Elon Musk.

This is currently trending because it is a rare, high-profile appearance by Musk on an Indian podcast platform ("WTF is?"), and it follows other major guests like Bill Gates and PM Narendra Modi.

Here is a breakdown of everything known about it as of today, Sunday, November 30, 2025:

When Kamath first dropped a silent 39-second black-and-white teaser on X (formerly Twitter), many users initially speculated it was AI-generated due to its high production quality and the surreal nature of the pairing.

1. Verdict: It is real. Subsequent teasers with audio and dialogue confirmed the authenticity.
2. Setting: The interview appears to have been filmed in a factory setting (likely a SpaceX or Tesla facility), as they are seen sipping coffee from mugs with the "SpaceX" logo.

While some parts were released as teasers, substantial clips and summaries from the episode (released Sunday, Nov 30) have revealed discussion on both serious and lighthearted topics:

1. On Indian Talent & H-1B Visas:
2. Musk stated that the United States has "benefitted immensely" from talented Indians.
3. However, he also criticized the current state of the H-1B visa program, noting that some outsourcing companies have "gamed the system," which he believes needs to stop.
4. He touched upon illegal immigration, criticizing the lack of border controls under the previous US administration.
5. Lighter Moments:
6. The "X" Obsession: Kamath asked Musk why he is so obsessed with the letter "X" (X.com, SpaceX, Model X, etc.). Musk laughed and self-deprecatingly replied, "It's a good question.Honestly, sometimes I wonder what's wrong with me."

1. The Matrix: When asked which character from The Matrix he would be, Musk joked, "Hopefully not Agent Smith? He's my hero."

1. Musk's Physique: Kamath commented that Musk was "bigger, bulkier, and more muscular" in person than he expected, to which Musk jokingly asked him to stop before he blushed.

Part of the buzz is also due to Kamath's unique release strategy. He organized an exclusive pre-screening of the episode for members of his "WTF Off Grid" community in Bengaluru on Sunday morning.⁸

1. Fans paid roughly ₹500 to watch the episode at a physical venue before the rest of the world, a novel concept for a podcast release in India.

This interview is significant because it bridges the Indian startup ecosystem (represented by Kamath) with the absolute peak of global tech (Musk). It is widely seen as a major milestone for the Indian content creator space, moving from local titans to global heavyweights.

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