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The SoapyRao Show

Welcome to The SoapyRao Show, where we dive deep into the questions of life with a touch of humor and a whole lot of heart. Join your host, Sundeep Rao, a remarkable stand-up comedian with a knack for self-deprecating humor, as he brings you informative, introspective, and fun conversations with some of the coolest people around. From Mumbai to New York, from comedy specials to international summits, Sundeep's journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. Join us for a weekly dose of laughter, inspiration, and everything in between on The SoapyRao Show.


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The Creative Individual: Life skills to navigate Technology and Channel Creativity from 2023-12-08T03:30:41

Josh Misner started college at Washington State University as a physics major, partly because he thought he wanted to pursue theoretical physics as a career after having worked in research and d...

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Mental Health Driven Crime: Injustice In The Criminal Justice System ft. Jahan Kalantar from 2023-12-01T03:30:21

Jahan Kalantar is a Sydney-based solicitor, university lecturer, and entrepreneur who describes himself as a ‘little guy lawyer’. He attributes his human rights leanings to his proud Persian her...

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Be Curious: Listening for a better future ft. Ronnie Polaneczky from 2023-11-24T03:30:36

Ronnie Polaneczky is an award-winning journalist, speaker, and certified positive-psychology practitioner who uses her deep listening and reporting skills to uncover and honor what matters to us...

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The Behaviour of language: How authentic communication can enhance human connection ft. Jay Johnson from 2023-11-17T02:30:12

Jay Johnson is passionate about guiding leaders and organizations to empower teams, grow profits, and transform culture through behavioral intelligence. He has given keynotes, workshops, and lec...

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The Balancing Act: Standing up and Lying down ft. Aditi Mittal from 2023-11-10T06:36:28

Aditi Mittal is a comedian, writer, actor and barely manages anyone competently. Her stand-up comedy shows are A Beginner's Guide to India- BBC 1 (2015), Things They Wouldn't Let Me Say- Netflix (2...

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The Golden Rule: How free speech is the answer to bullying ft. Israel Kalman #139 from 2023-11-03T05:25:30

Israel “Izzy” Kalman is an international authority on bullying. During four decades of exhaustive research and fieldwork, he has been changing the way bullying is understood and neutralized. Wh...

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The Wild Ride: Dealing with aging, sex and death as you get older ft. Jenny Simanowitz from 2023-10-27T05:16:59

Jenny Simanowitz was born in South Africa and studied at the University of Cape Town and Trinity College Cambridge. She has worked in Europe as an international Communications Trainer and perfor...

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Impact: Mastering The Art of Influence ft. Dominic Colenso from 2023-10-20T06:38:48

Dominic Colenso knows a thing or two about the highs and lows of performance. By the time he was 26 he had flown a Thunderbird, lost one million dollars and been fired by Simon Cowell. Beginning...

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Forging fulfilling partnerships: Unlocking success and boundless love ft. Isabelle Mercier and Margarita Romano from 2023-10-13T05:12:54

Co-CEOs of LeapZone Strategies, Isabelle Mercier and Margarita Romano are 'no-nonsense' dynamos, born to catapult heart-centered entrepreneurs and business leaders to build impactful brands, bus...

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Ancient wisdom: delving into India’s past, present and possible futures ft. Anand Neelakantan from 2023-10-06T06:18:47

Anand Neelakantan is an Indian author, columnist, screenwriter, television personality, cartoonist and motivational speaker. He is known for writing mythological fiction and has authored eleven...

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The force within: Discovering the power of human creativity ft. Giovanni Emanuele Corazza from 2023-09-29T02:30

Giovanni Emanuele Corazza is a Full Professor at the Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, founder of the Marconi Institute for Creativity (MIC), and Member of the Board of the Internation...

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Human conflict: The threat of polarising ideologies ft. Liz Kislik from 2023-09-22T02:30:07

Liz Kislik is a management consultant and executive coach, and a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review and Forbes. Her TEDx “Why There’s So Much Conflict at Work and What You Can Do to...

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Mega problem: Why is the future of design at risk? ft. Jan Boellen from 2023-09-15T02:30:20

Jan Boelen is a curator of design, architecture, and contemporary art. He is the artistic director of Atelier LUMA, an experimental laboratory for design in Arles, France. Boelen studied Product De...

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The poison at home: How sugar has taken over our lives ft. Jody Stanislaw from 2023-09-08T02:30:57

Dr. Jody Stanislaw received her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine in 2007. She is a Type 1 Diabetes Specialist and her TEDx talk titled Sugar is Not a Treat has over 5 million views, which can ...

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Bullying: Recognising the threat to individuals at the work place ft. Clive Boddy from 2023-09-01T08:24:01

Dr Clive R Boddy is a research methodologist and also a pioneer in the field of corporate psychopathy where he has been researching the effects of toxic, psychopathic managers on businesses, org...

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Self sabotage: The key to a long and happy relationship ft. Raquel Peel from 2023-08-25T04:30:27

Dr Raquel Peel is an internationally recognized relationships expert and an award-winning educator and researcher. Her TEDx talk on relationship sabotage was featured as one of the most popular tal...

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Long road: The value in recognising the why in what you do ft. Glenn Wool from 2023-08-18T05:33:05

Glenn Wool began his comedy career in his hometown of Vancouver in 1995, Made the move to London in 1998, and quickly became one of the rising stars, and household names on the UK & European...

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Cultural appropriation: The dangers of cancel culture ft. Jeffrey Jenson Arnett from 2023-08-11T03:30:17

Jeffrey Jensen Arnett is Senior Research Scholar at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts. He is the originator of the theory of emerging adulthood and the author of Emerging Adulthood: The ...

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Restrictive labels: The risks in limiting language and topics ft. Azeem Banatwalla from 2023-08-04T03:46:47

Azeem Banatwalla has been a full-time stand-up comic for close to a decade, along with past experience as a comedy writer.

He has three stand-up specials - two on Amazon Prime Video, and ...

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Fitness: Embracing exercise and nutrition that works for you ft. Brendan Egan from 2023-07-21T05:16:16

Brendan Egan, PhD is an Associate Professor of Sport and Exercise Physiology at the School of Health and Human Performance, and National Institute for Cellular Biotechnology, Dublin City Univers...

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Mental toughness: The value in creating opportunity from adversity ft. Penny Mallory from 2023-07-14T05:22:37

Penny Mallory is one of the UK’s top motivational speakers. She shows how mental toughness will help you manage stress, pressure, challenges, and changes in your life. Her approach is sought by ...

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Sickness and health: Planning for your future ft. Dr Deepak Krishnamurthy from 2023-07-07T05:23:07

Dr. Deepak Krishnamurthy is a Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at Sakra World Hospital, Bangalore. He is one of the top heart specialists in Bangalore and has been associated with Sakr...

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Parenting myths: The value in having support raising a child ft. Colby Angus Black from 2023-06-30T05:37:23

Colby Angus Black is a friend, Texan, raconteur, thinker, doer, producer, and fixer. He makes his living producing digital projects - most of them are advertising. Additionally, he writes a lit...

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Exposure to failure: The value in taking risks from a young age ft. Sarah Hernholm from 2023-06-23T04:41:35

Sarah Hernholm is a former elementary school teacher turned entrepreneur.

In 2009, she left the classroom to create WIT - Whatever It Takes. At WIT, Sarah works with t(w)eens around the wo...

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The human condition: Understanding and embracing boredom ft. Kevin Gary from 2023-06-16T04:22:50

Kevin Gary is a Professor in the Education Department. He has a Ph.D. in cultural and educational policy studies from Loyola University Chicago with a focus in the philosophy of education and an M....

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A conscious choice: The spiritual power connecting all of us ft. Dr Thimmappa Hegde from 2023-06-09T05:26:56

Dr. Thimappa Hegde is a distinguished neurosurgeon and is presently working as the Director of Narayana Institute of Neurosciences, Bangalore. He finished his neurosurgery residency at the Natio...

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Bedroom secrets: The value in recognising diverse sexual tastes ft. Dr Laurie Betito from 2023-06-02T05:10:50

Dr. Laurie Betito is a Clinical Psychologist with a specialty in Sexual Wellness and has been a practicing Psychotherapist for over 30 years.


Dr. Laurie is a television regular. She ap...

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The big picture: Embracing little breaks and celebrating small wins ft. Jamie Mason Cohen from 2023-05-26T03:30:14

Jamie Mason Cohen is a leadership development and resilience expert. He Integrates his experiences working at Saturday Night Live, as a Dale Carnegie Business Training Award Recipient, and as a ...

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The silent killer: How stress is harming young lives ft. Dr Mohit Gupta from 2023-05-19T03:30:48

Dr Mohit D Gupta is currently working as a Professor of Cardiology at GB Pant Hospital. Dr Gupta is the principal investigator of many research trials being conducted globally. Dr Gupta was rece...

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Power of words: The risk in restricting free speech ft. Martha Barnard-Rae from 2023-05-12T03:30:26

Martha Barnard-Rae is a Denmark WA-based SEO and UX copywriter. She helps businesses and agencies build seriously good client relationships with clear, clever copy and content.


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Sole purpose: The power of believing in yourself ft. Tom Asacker from 2023-05-05T03:30:48

Tom Asacker is often described as a creative force, albeit a wayward one, Asacker has been an artist, award-winning inventor, screenwriter, and professional magician.

He’s a student of the...

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Big fat lies: How coconut oil can enhance your cognitive health ft. Mary Newport from 2023-04-28T03:30:46

Mary Newport, M.D. was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, graduated from Xavier University (humanities and pre-medicine) and University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. She trained in pediat...

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Logging off: Understanding the harm inflicted by social media ft. Bailey Parnell from 2023-04-21T09:57:05

Bailey Parnell is the Founder & CEO of SkillsCamp, a soft skills training company, and was named one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women. Bailey is a 2x TED speaker with over 4 million view...

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Reinventing yourself: The benefits of examining your values and belief system ft. Nicole Greer from 2023-04-14T03:30:38

Nicole Greer is the CEO of "Build a Vibrant Culture". Nicole helps individuals, corporations, governments, and non-profits become leaders who fulfill a mission, energize their teams, and build ...

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Standing out: The perils of social conformity ft. Dr Scott geller from 2023-04-07T03:30:01

E. Scott Geller, Ph.D., Alumni Distinguished Professor, has completed his 53 years as a teacher and researcher in the Department of Psychology at Virginia Tech, and Director of the Center for Ap...

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Gen Z: A new generation with new notions of right and wrong ft. Dr. Corey Seemiller from 2023-03-31T03:30:28

Dr. Corey Seemiller is a professor in the Department of Leadership Studies in Education and Organizations at Wright State University. She is the author of The Student Leadership Competencies Gui...

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Love hurts: What does it take to love and feel loved ft. Laura Berman Fortgang from 2023-03-24T03:30:07

Laura Berman Fortgang is a nationally renowned speaker, life coach, and career strategist, helping individuals, small businesses, and corporations forge new directions and weather changes. Laura...

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That’s not funny: The era of offensive jokes ft. Dave Chawner from 2023-03-17T03:30:53

Dave Chawner a number 1 best-selling author, award-winning stand-up, presenter & mental health campaigner.

Dave's 1st Edinburgh show, Normally Abnormal, sensitively used humour to expl...

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Job satisfaction: Appreciating the work you do and taking pride in it ft. Scott Greenberg from 2023-03-10T03:30:57

Scott Greenberg is a one-part business game-changer and one-part motivational leader. Fueled with over 10 years of experience as a multi-unit, award-winning franchise owner (Edible Arrangements)...

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Full house: The benefits of decluttering and getting rid of stuff ft. Rose Loumsbury from 2023-03-03T03:30:41

Rose Lounsbury is a keynote speaker, Amazon bestselling author, and simplicity coach who helps busy people simplify their homes, declutter their work lives, and clear their minds. After struggling ...

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Forgetting stuff: Tricks to improve your memory ft. Anthony Metivier from 2023-02-24T05:56:27

Anthony Metivier is the founder of the Magnetic Memory Method, a systematic, 21st Century approach to memorizing foreign language vocabulary, names, music, poetry, and much more in ways that are...

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Human survival: Understanding evolution and adapting ft. Dr. John van Wyhe from 2023-02-17T05:20:10

John van Wyhe is a historian of science at the National University of Singapore and the founder and Director of Darwin Online. He has published fifteen books and lectures and broadcasts around t...

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Student for life: The power of learning ft. Dr. Gary R. Bertoline from 2023-02-10T03:30

Dr. Gary R. Bertoline is Senior Vice President for Purdue Online and Learning Innovation and a Distinguished Professor of Engineering Technology and Computer & Information Technology at Purd...

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Respecting grief: The strength and power of moving on ft. Kelley Lynn from 2023-02-03T06:18:21

Kelley Lynn is a stand-up comedian, actor, author, speaker, the girl in the viral sensation Vine video #Mcfallen, and recently became a grief coach; living small-town Massachusetts with her husband...

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Say a little prayer: The birth of new religions in the 21st century ft. David Voas from 2023-01-27T03:30:20

David Voas is a Professor of Social Science at University College London, where he was head of the UCL Social Research Institute until 2020. He uses survey data and other evidence to investigate r...

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My boss sucks: Identifying and rewarding good leaders ft. Axel Zein from 2023-01-20T04:33:16

Axel Zein is the CEO of WSCAD, a company delivering CAD software for electrical engineers. In three years Axel turned the company around, grew revenues by 57%, and achieved the Nr. 2 status in C...

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Moving in the right direction: The future of clean mobility ft. Shreyas Shibulal from 2023-01-13T06:28:25

Shreyas Shibulal is the founder and Director of Micelio, a clean mobility startup that wants to accelerate EV adoption in the country through a multi-pronged approach, which includes investing...

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Getting of the grid: Empowering millions through sustainable solutions ft. Harish Hande from 2023-01-06T08:18:28

Dr. Harish Hande is the co-founder of SELCO Solar Light Private Limited. Harish is a graduate from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, and a Master's and Ph.D. from the University of Mas...

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Well taught: Appreciating the role of teachers in society ft. Adam Saenz from 2022-12-30T05:22:38

Adam Sáenz earned his Ph.D. in School Psychology from Texas A&M University with clinical training at Harvard Medical School. He completed his post-doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the A...

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Attention: Finding focus within yourself ft. Christina Bengtsson from 2022-12-23T02:30:32

Christina is an author, international speaker, and precision shooting World Champion. With her exceptional background, international reach, and acclaimed book “The Art of Focus – 10,9” and the s...

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Unwrapped: The damage of plastic on our environment ft. Patricia Villarubia Gomez from 2022-12-16T02:30:39

Patricia Villarrubia-Gómez researches plastics pollution at a global scale, addressing impacts on Earth systems processes, international policy, and social movements. She holds an MSc in Social-...

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A new chapter: The power of changing your story ft. Bosco Anthony from 2022-12-09T03:30:47

Bosco Anthony is a digital marketing strategist and storyteller. Bosco loves to share his insights on social media, context marketing, integrated marketing solutions. His background in the corporat...

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Getting hooked: Understanding your addictions ft. Cortney Warren from 2022-12-02T03:30:06

Dr. Cortney S. Warren is a board-certified clinical psychologist and former tenured associate professor of psychology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Having won numerous professio...

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Emptying your basket: The benefits of abstinence from shopping ft. Nico Stoifberg from 2022-11-25T03:30:22

Niko Stoifberg is a Swiss author and columnist. He writes fiction at night (Dort, Das Blaue Büchlein) and summarizes non-fiction books during the day (getAbstract). In a recent self-experiment, ...

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Self acceptence: The Power of compassion and commitment ft. Steven Hayes from 2022-11-18T03:30:01

Steven C. Hayes is a Nevada Foundation Professor of Psychology in the Behavior Analysis program at the University of Nevada. An author of 47 books and nearly 670 scientific articles, his career ...

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Self compassion: The benefits of being kind to yourself ft. Mario Lanzarotti from 2022-11-11T03:30:53

Mario Lanzarotti has been certified as a NLP, life-, executive-, body- as well as hypnotherapy-coach. He also completed the Landmark Forum, Advanced Course and the Self Expression Leadership Pro...

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The swiping sensation: Dating fixes ft. Hayley Quinn from 2022-11-04T02:30

Hayley Quinn is an internationally recognized dating coach and founder of the UK’s largest dating coaching company. She has over 2 Million views on her TED talk and over 100,000 YouTube subscrib...

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Something fishy: The plight of whales in our oceans ft. Olaf Meynecke from 2022-10-28T05:00:18

Dr. Olaf Meynecke holds a Master's in Environmental Sciences and a Ph.D. in Marine Ecology. He is a Research Fellow at the Coastal and Marine Research Centre. Scientist at heart. Environmental and ...

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Understanding your partner: The role of communication in relationship ft. Femi Ogunjimmi from 2022-10-24T10:05:36

Dr Femi Ogunjinmi is a global relationship expert, TV host of Dr Femi Show streaming in over 70 million households, author, and speaker- has a passion for people and helping them to improve their r...

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Enjoying the process: The rewards of patience and passion ft. Anirban Dasgupta from 2022-10-14T05:00:50

Kolkata-born, Mumbai-based Anirban Dasgupta is a stand-up comedian and writer with a penchant for storytelling.
Since leaving behind his career as a corporate salesman, Anirban has headlined at...

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Living your story: Navigating social media’s overwhelming influence ft. Ien Chi from 2022-10-07T03:30

Ien Chi is a Korean American filmmaker, speaker, and the former Creative Director of Jubilee Media. As Creative Director of Jubilee Media, Ien had garnered over 1B+ views and 5.5M+ subscribers. He ...

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The final step: Letting go and setting yourself free ft. Jill Sherer Murray from 2022-09-30T03:30

Jill Sherer Murray is a TEDx speaker, author, influencer, blogger, coach, and so much more.
She has founded "Let Go For It" to help women let go of what’s holding them back - so they can have th...

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Unheard voices: The women working in India’s biggest red light district ft. Rijula Das from 2022-09-23T03:30

Rijula Das received her PhD in Creative Writing/prose-fiction in 2017 from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, where she taught writing for two years. Rijula is a recipient of the 2019 Mic...

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Parenting pressures: An increasing disconnect between children and parents ft. Lael Stone from 2022-09-16T03:30

Lael Stone is an educator, TEDx speaker, author, mother, and parenting counsellor who has been working with families for over 20 years. As a Parenting Educator, she facilitates workshops and suppor...

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Floating threat: The danger from melting glaciers ft. Dr. Mathieu Morlighem from 2022-09-09T03:30

Dr. Mathieu Morlighem is a glaciologist, ice sheet numerical modeler and professor of Earth Sciences at Dartmouth. His research is focused on predicting how much Greenland and Antarctica will contr...

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Pop music: Why does it all sound the same ft. Ed Neumeister from 2022-09-02T05:55:21

As a trombonist, composer-arranger and bandleader, Ed Neumeister is a musician’s musician. Raised in the Bay Area, he was a professional musician by his mid-teens. He backed such iconic vocal stars...

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That special trade: What makes people truly inspiring ft Sudha Menon from 2022-08-26T04:55:26

Sudha Menon is the author of six books and a former journalist. She is also the founder of possibly India's longest-running writing workshop, Get Writing. A speaker on gender, diversity and inclusi...

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Eating disorders: The benefits of listening to your body ft. Eve Lahijani from 2022-08-19T03:30

Eve Lahijani is the owner of Vitamineve Inc. where she helps people from all over the world heal their relationship with food. She has a TEDx talk entitled Trust Your Hunger and Make Peace with foo...

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Carbon threat: The significance of increased CO2 levels ft. Owen Brian Toon from 2022-08-12T04:23:37

Owen Brian Toon is a professor of atmospheric and oceanic sciences. He is a fellow at the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) at the University of Colorado Boulder. He received an A...

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Unhealthy relationships: Escaping the clutches of an abusive partner ft. Meghna Pant from 2022-08-05T03:30

Meghna Pant is a multiple award-winning author, feminist, speaker, journalist and columnist.
​​Known as one of India’s best writers, Pant’s books have been published to critical and commercial a...

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You, Yourself and I from 2022-07-29T04:26:50

No one knows you better than you. 
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Getting upset: The benefits of not taking things personally ft. Frederik Imbo from 2022-07-21T03:30

Frederik Imbo is an expert in communication and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), an actor and a popular keynote speaker.
Frederik Imbo (1975) graduated as an actor from the Royal Conservatory...

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Future of human progress: The significance of scientific research ft. Kayla Nguyen from 2022-07-15T03:30

Kayla Nguyen is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
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Breaking the old: Going against society’s expectations ft. Aditya Iyer from 2022-07-08T07:31:23

Adhitya Iyer completed his Engineering degree from Mumbai University. In his role as the founder of Annanymous he was listed as one of India's Top 30 student entrepreneurs by the NEN. He later spen...

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Unlimited energy: Understanding dark matter and its potential ft. Katherine Freese from 2022-07-01T03:30

Katherine Freese is a theoretical astrophysicist. She is currently a professor of physics at the University of Texas at Austin, where she holds the Jeff and Gail Kodosky Endowed Chair in Physics. S...

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The unseen secrets: Preserving the microorganisms in the Amazon ft. Rosa Vásquez Espinoza from 2022-06-24T03:30

Rosa Vásquez Espinoza is a Peruvian Chemical Biologist, National Geographic Explorer, Educator and Award-Winning Artist currently based between the United States and Perú. Rosa is the recipient ...

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A four day week: The rewards in working fewer days ft. Charlotte Lockhart from 2022-06-17T12:15:47

Charlotte Lockhart is a business advocate, investor and philanthropist with more than 25 years of experience in multiple industries locally and overseas. As founder and managing director for the 4 ...

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Sitting with yourself: The power of a few moments of meditation ft. Dada Gunamuktananda from 2022-06-10T03:30

Dada Gunamuktananda has been a yogic monk and acharya (meditation teacher) of Ananda Marga (www.anandamarga.org) since 1995 and has taught meditation around the world ever since. More information, ...

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Reducing stress: The benefits of losing control ft. Tim Box from 2022-06-03T04:30

Tim Box DipCAH, HPD, FMAHA, MNCH (reg) is a mind coach and remedial hypnotist who has successfully run a flourishing full-time therapeutic practice for the last 12 years as well as spending three y...

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Staying grounded: The power in the soil beneath us ft. Varun Ravindra from 2022-05-20T03:30

Varun Ravindra is the Chief Conservator at Vanantara, a forest community on the outskirts of Bengaluru, bordering Tamil Nadu. Over the past 10 years he's helped afforest over 250 acres of impove...

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Straight faced: The challenges in being funny and gay ft. Scott Capurro from 2022-05-13T04:30

Scott Capurro was reared in San Francisco. At age 3, he swam the English Channel. Since 1993, he's avoided AIDS by telling unsavoury jokes in every English speaking country. Scott is trusting and t...

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Self improvement: Recognising your strengths and weaknesses ft. Peter Sage from 2022-05-06T05:30

Peter Sage is a well-known international serial entrepreneur, best-selling author and expert in human behaviour. He is a highly sought-after speaker and coach and has spoken on five continents, sha...

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The big release: The power of laughter ft. Albert Nerenberg from 2022-04-29T05:30

Albert Nerenberg is an acclaimed director, hypnotist, and one of the world's top experts on laughing. Nerenberg directed “Laughology”, the first feature documentary about laughter for C...

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Making connections: Unleashing the power of your Brain ft. Jill Taylor from 2022-04-22T03:30

Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is a Harvard-trained and published neuroanatomist whose research specialized in understanding how our brain creates our perception of reality. Dr. Jill is the author of the...

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Keep at it: Finding success on YouTube ft. Tabby BG from 2022-04-15T05:15:36

SabbyBG is an Indo-Canadian Influencer & Founder of "The SabbyBG Show", the No #1 North American-based Online Entertainment Show targetting people of Indian diaspora from all over the world....

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Changing lifestyle: The secret to longer healthier life ft. Raman Manglorkar from 2022-04-08T03:30

Raman Mangalorkar started his career at A.T. Kearney, a leading management consulting firm. Post his management consulting career, he spent some time in the private equity space and then was the CE...

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The unseen obstacles: The barriers for a blind journalist in India ft. Subramani Lakshminarayanan from 2022-04-01T03:30

Subramani Lakshminarayanan is one of the very few totally blind journalists in India with twenty-three years of experience in reporting, feature writing, copyediting and products/book reviewing. He...

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Board games: Rediscovering the joy offline ft. Phalgun Polepalli from 2022-03-25T04:40

Phalgun is working as Co-Founder & CEO at Dice Toy Labs. DICE Toy Labs was founded in 2018 by Phalgun Polepalli and Shwetha Badarinath, a husband and wife duo.
DICE Toy Labs is on a mission ...

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The power of conversation: The languages that connect us ft. Marc Green from 2022-03-18T03:30

Marc Green is the founder and CEO of Cammellatte, the world's first Natural Camel Milk Skincare Brand. He is also a renowned Polyglot, TedX speaker and lecturer on the topics of innovation and lang...

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Getting stuck: The importance of an attitude makeover ft. Sowjanya Shetty from 2022-03-11T03:30

Sowjanya Shetty is the founder of Attitude Makeover. Her incredibly diverse career spans 25 years during which she has been a chip-designer, an assembly level programmer, worked in interactive t...

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Experience simplicity: The joy of enhancing your life ft. Rev Walter Mwambazi from 2022-03-04T03:30

Rev Walter Mwambazi is a Thought Transformation Leader, Networker, Digital & Traditional Marketer, Published Author, Copywriter, Columnist & Blogger, Life, Neural-linguistic & Cognitive...

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A guide to the future: Understanding your country’s past ft. Anirudh Kanisetti from 2022-02-25T03:30

Anirudh Kanisetti is the author of Lords of the Deccan. Holding a first-class honours degree from BITS Pilani and having previously worked at the Takshashila Institution, he is currently an Edit...

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Embracing your age: Discovering new careers and adventures ft. Atul Khatri from 2022-02-18T03:30

Atul Khatri is a Mumbai based businessman who got up late in life and decided to do English Stand-up comedy so that he could tick it off his bucket list. An Indian Computer Engineer and a British M...

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Teaching yourself: The power of curiosity and self discipline ft. Sanjay Manaktala from 2022-02-11T03:30

Sanjay Manaktala is a stand-up comedian, author, writer, content creator and engineer. He grew up in California, helped build the modern comedy scene in India and now resides in Memphis, Tenness...

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Comedy in India: Silencing the jokes and the laughter ft. Kunal Kamra from 2022-02-04T03:30

Kunal Kamra is a Bombay based stand-up comedian and host of the popular political-comedy podcast Shut Up Ya Kunal. After 8 years in advertising, Kunal started doing stand-up in 2013. He rose throug...

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Fantasy and dreams: The power of bringing the past to life ft. Christopher C. Doyle from 2022-01-28T03:30

Christopher C. Doyle is an author who transports the reader into a fascinating world where ancient secrets buried in legends blend with science and history to create a gripping story.

His fi...

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Breaking the hold: The power of childhood trauma ft. Neesa Suncheuri from 2022-01-21T03:30

Neesa Sunar is a clinical telehealth therapist and mental health advocate based in Queens, New York, USA. As a social worker, she is dedicated to transformative, recovery-oriented practice, upholdi...

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The whole picture: Embracing diversity in film ft. Tsu Shan Chambers from 2022-01-14T03:30

Sydney born and Darwin raised, Asian-Australian, Tsu Shan, is a multiple film, business and community service award winner. An Optometrist turned Actor/Writer/Producer, she is passionate about brin...

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Broadening your horizon: The risk in single minded focus ft. Papa CJ from 2022-01-07T03:30

Papa CJ is a world-renowned stand-up comedian, executive coach and published author. He holds a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Oxford. As an Executive Coach,...

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Taking control: The genetic power within all of us ft. Prof. Govindasamy Kumaramanickavel from 2021-12-31T03:30

Prof. GovindasamyKumaramanickavel works on ocular genomics - primarily involved in gene mapping, mutational screening and association studies including genome-wide in complex and Mendelian ophth...

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Saving the world: Starting with your community and neighbourhood ft. Arushi Poddar from 2021-12-24T03:30

Arushi Poddar is an Animal and Environmental activist. She's the founder trustee of People for Animals, Bangalore and a friend of many three-legged canines who have adopted her.

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Playing games: The power in rediscovering your childhood ft. Nidhi Jaipuria from 2021-12-17T03:30

Nidhi Jaipuria wears many hats - that of a wordsmith, an English teacher, an education entrepreneur, a writer of children's stories and co-author of a witty cartoon satire on urban India; and mo...

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Uncomfortable thoughts: The stigma around mental health ft. Aakanksha Tangri from 2021-12-10T03:30

Aakanksha Tangri is the founder and editor-in-chief of Re:Set, one of the world's only news publications dedicated to telling smart, original stories around mental health, inclusion, gender, pop cu...

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Dignity despite disability: The shameful side of human behaviour ft. Becky Kekula from 2021-12-03T03:30

Becky Kekula is a motivational speaker living with dwarfism. We talk about her life growing up with this condition, the social elements that she was exposed to, the gaping flaws in our society that...

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The magic within: Discovering the power of your breath ft. Arjun Lall from 2021-11-26T03:30

Arjun Lall is a corporate lawyer turned yoga practitioner. In this episode we talk about his decision to go down the path of law, the resulting lifestyle choices he made, the signs that lead him to...

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Three things on the beach from 2021-11-23T03:30

In this episode I talk about three things; that's it!
First, the importance of sitting quietly by the ocean, just to remind yourself of your insignificance, Second, how we have really dirtied al...

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Discovering your strength: Finding your voice in comedy ft. Praveen Kumar from 2021-11-19T03:30

Praveen Kumar is a Tamil speaking standup comedian and content creator. In this episode we talk about his formative years in Kanchipuram (a small town in TamilNadu), the mindset that helped him ...

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The smugness needs to end from 2021-11-16T03:30

I just realised that disabled people have less of a carbon footprint than Gretta Thunberg. Welcome to another episode where I talk about an Indian girl who pretended to be African, the stupidity of...

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Cultural acceptence: The dangers of cultural isolation ft. Pratha Shetty from 2021-11-12T03:30

Pratha Shetty is an interculturalist; which in itself sounds really cool. She is the author of “When I grow up” a children's book that you can get on www.nestry.in In this episode, we t...

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Fireworks and climate change from 2021-11-09T03:30

I'm so glad this festival is over!
In this episode, I talk about noisy bastards, Gretta Thunburg and noisy bastards.
Thanks for listening and hope you are well.
Cheers!


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Whistleblowers and photocopying bills from 2021-10-26T03:30

I had my first in-person corporate gig after a long time and that got me thinking about standup, cause a guy at the show said “great speech!” After my set.
Anyway, looks like the wor...

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The social experiment: An assault on human self worth ft. Nic Voge from 2021-10-22T03:30

Are you worth it? How do you view your worth? Is worth weighed in material value? In this episode I talk to Nic Voge Senior Associate Director of the McGraw Centre for Teaching and Learning at Prin...

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Analysing human remains from 2021-10-19T03:30

From mount Vesuvius spilling its beans many years ago to archaeologists digging up remains, to historic Pamila Anderson references, to the origin of the Baywatch theme song, to sorting out your shi...

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Capturing the imagination: Best time to tell your story ft. Debleena Majumdar from 2021-10-15T03:30

Growing up, Debleena loved two things. Stories and numbers. She chose a career with numbers and for the first 12 years of her career working in Investment Banking, Investment Management and Venture...

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Blind Golf from 2021-10-12T03:30

Hello there! Its amazing to get back on the range and hit some golf balls. In this episode I talk about my journey with the game, introducing blind golf in India, swinging without seeing (that's a ...

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Food or science: The future of lab grown meat ft. Ira Van Eelen from 2021-10-08T03:30

I think there are too many people eating too much! What's worse is that they talk about it, tell you what they ate, why they ate it and how it makes them feel… then they ask you what you ...

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Pandora papers and bad breath from 2021-10-05T03:30

The money trail is finally exposed and journalists have to be applauded for being great investigators and snitches. I'm sure that's what the ultra-rich whose details are being leaked are thinking. ...

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Acknowledging your needs: The power of saying no ft. Lauren Freedman from 2021-10-01T03:30

In this episode of the podcast, I talk to Lauren Freedman a podcaster and host of the Uninvisible Pod about living with an auto-immune disorder during a pandemic, the changing narrative in America,...

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Talking to kids from 2021-09-28T03:30

I think your podcast is interesting but not as good as your other one; however, I would like to be on it.
This is the kind of message that I receive and what keeps me going.
Welcome to anothe...

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Focusing on what matters: Looking past the money myth ft. Pawan Kumar Rai from 2021-09-24T03:30

There are people who look at money as a means to an end and those who look at money as the end! Of course there are those who don't have the money to look at, but that's a conversation with someone...

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Mind over… what’s the matter? from 2021-09-21T03:30

You can do anything if you put your mind to it, mind over matter, will power; these are some of the things we have all been told and continue to hear. At the same time, we hear of how the mind is t...

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Uncertainity and anxiety: The power of letting go ft. Nimrod Mon Brokman from 2021-09-17T03:30

My guest in this episode has served in the Israeli special forces, seen action behind enemy lines, is a mind coach and an entrepreneur. I talk to Mon about the way in which he trained his mind to d...

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Balls in drinks from 2021-09-14T03:30

Hi guys, I have a heavy head. It hasn't really increased in weight, but it's heavy. In this episode of the podcast I look back at the heavy nights and binges my friends and I used to have and about...

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Preschool drama: The dilemma parents face ft. Swathi Kadur from 2021-09-10T03:30

Is it fun being a kid in today's world? How important is a loving and fun childhood? As parents do you go with the majority or stick to what you think is best for your child? When do you let go? Listen

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Too many theories from 2021-09-07T04:30

Overdoing and overthinking both have their own problems. In this episode of the podcast I visit and explain some of my theories… actually observations… maybe life lessons… no a...

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The audio journey: Future of podcasting in India ft. Mae Thomas from 2021-09-03T03:30

In this episode of the podcast I catch up with Mae Thomas; host of the Maed in India podcast. We talk about her passion for audio content and storytelling, her stint in radio and the current climat...

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Good fears Vs Bad fears from 2021-08-30T03:30

Our arrogance knows no bounds! We believe and think within a framework of our own creation and apply that to alien life. In this episode, I talk about human perception of extraterrestrial life, goo...

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Credit due: Owning your voice in the 21st century ft. Shweta Subram (Voice of Jalebi Baby ) from 2021-08-26T03:30

There's a whole life of experiences, situations, circumstances; besides training and practice that go into making a voice.
In this episode of the podcast, I catch up with the singer, songwriter ...

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Remembering songs from 2021-08-23T03:30

Are you one of those people that remember lyrics to all songs? Or are you one who memorises lyrics for karaoke night? In this episode I talk about how music has been an influence in my life, memori...

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Medicine or drug: The lie about cannabis ft. Viki Vaurora from 2021-08-19T03:30

Potheads, hippies, stoners; we've heard all these terms when we hear of weed or cannabis. The drug or should I say the plant has been demonised and misrepresented in popular culture and as a result...

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Designing for fools from 2021-08-15T03:30

Do we have to think of all the people who will use our product or design while we are coming up with something new? Well the reason I ask is that I have this great idea for a product called the DND...

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Reaching great heights: A blind man’s banking success story ft. Rahul Gupta from 2021-08-12T03:30

What happens when a blind banker catches up with a blind wanker?… listen in to find out. In this episode of the podcast, I catch up with Rahul Gupta a successful banker heading a smart outfi...

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Apparently India won a gold from 2021-08-09T03:30

People like Niraj Chopra need to be celebrated more than ever especially coming from a country like India where the government doesn't support you or even acknowledge you until you win and society ...

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Don’t put your Undies on EMIs from 2021-08-05T05:36

Just when we have what we need or want,  we go ahead and buy more. Why do we create opportunities for more stress and reasons for inadequacy in our lives? Well, the reason is bigger than yo...

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Living in the past from 2021-08-03T03:34:32

We all love to reminisce and reflect on the good old times. Often we look back at houses we lived in and the memories they bring back. In this episode, I talk about being stuck in the past, flat...

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Privilege and the blame game from 2021-07-31T05:47

We automatically assume that all charities are benevolent and doing good work, but look a little closer especially in a time when there are so many calls for help and causes to support. In this epi...

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Chicken Centurion from 2021-07-28T07:40

In this episode of the podcast, I talk about the Tokyo Olympics 2020, Ancient Rome and the new Vistadome coaches introduced by the Indian Railways


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Pegasus and spy where? from 2021-07-24T05:10

Are you surprised with what's going on in the world? From flooding, to wildfires, to Pegasus…. Grab the popcorn son its going to be a wild ride!


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The Supplement Overdose from 2021-07-17T06:00

In this episode, I talk about people consuming supplements to be cool and I ramble about gender pronouns.


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The Vaccine’s a Prik from 2021-07-08T07:44

From leaking labs, to getting my first shot, to a trending podcast; this is an episode for your whole family… if your family is you.

Thanks as always and hope you are well.

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Solving annoying from 2021-06-30T12:15

In this episode I look at how we can deal with growing annoyances in a world filled with depleting tolerance.

 



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What we value from 2021-06-26T07:13

We live in a day where things aren't made as well. From people to products there's a reduced sense of enjoyment in creating a thing of pride. The values we use measure enjoyment, creativity, gro...

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Changing the name from 2021-06-23T12:40

Hello there!

For the past few months I've been thinking about changing up the podcast and even considered starting a new one. Well fortunately I found a solution that involves less work an...

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A new kind of man from 2021-06-19T11:46:58

Ladies this one's for you!

It's time to ask yourselves not what you're looking for in a man, but who you're looking for in one. Do you want a walking talking apology that spouts all your t...

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Ear balls and letting go from 2021-05-31T11:58

It's another Babybed experience for your listening pleasure!
This week its all about the evolution of creepiness and letting go to experience a better way of creating.


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86: Clubhouse and my pink undys from 2021-02-16T13:06:04

On this episode of the Babybed I talk about my experience on clubhouse so far and about my momentous decision to move back to briefs from boxers!

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Capital I Say! from 2021-01-14T13:38:36

What happened last week in America was almost Hollywood like in its act out! On this week’s episode I contemplate the weekend ahead and what it holds in store for the common man and woman in A...

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85: Capital I Say! from 2021-01-14T13:38:36

What happened last week in America was almost Hollywood like in its act out! On this week’s episode I contemplate the weekend ahead and what it holds in store for the common man and woman in A...

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A new year from 2021-01-06T12:44:45

Welcome to 2021 on the babybed podcast! 
While many are trying to forget 2020, I think its important to remember the past year to live a better life this year. Wow that sounds preachy, but ...

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84: A new year from 2021-01-06T12:44:45

Welcome to 2021 on the babybed podcast! 
While many are trying to forget 2020, I think its important to remember the past year to live a better life this year. Wow that sounds preachy, but ...

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My new AI glasses from 2020-12-09T13:57:47

Hi there!

On this week’s episode of the BabyBed I do a fun and informal review of my new Envision AI glasses. I take you through some of the features, the th...

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83: My new AI glasses from 2020-12-09T13:57:47


Hi there!


On this week’s episode of the BabyBed I do a fun and informal review of my new Envision AI glasses. I take you through some of the featur...

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Indian customs from 2020-11-23T13:19:02

India, a country which doesn’t help people with disabilities and screws the disabled who try and help themselves. 
On this episode I talk about my experience with Indian customs and how the...

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82: Indian customs from 2020-11-23T13:19:02

India, a country which doesn’t help people with disabilities and screws the disabled who try and help themselves. 
On this episode I talk about my experience with Indian customs and how the...

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LOTUS for POTUS from 2020-11-10T05:22:55

It seems like everyone has been running! From Milind to Kamala, the steps have been counted and apparently so have the votes. 

Now the fight for a piece of t...

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81: LOTUS for POTUS from 2020-11-10T05:22:55


It seems like everyone has been running! From Milind to Kamala, the steps have been counted and apparently so have the votes. 


Now the fight for a ...

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Glad I was a bad student from 2020-10-21T13:35:04

I’ve faced the truth and I’m glad I was bad at academics! It’s weird to say it, but thanks to not being a good student I learnt more. I was able to look at options outside conventional jobs an...

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80: Glad I was a bad student from 2020-10-21T13:35:04

I’ve faced the truth and I’m glad I was bad at academics! It’s weird to say it, but thanks to not being a good student I learnt more. I was able to look at options outside conventional jobs an...

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Left right left from 2020-10-15T12:58:49

As the yelling continues and the accusations fly, I bring you another episode of the Babybed. On this week’s episode I talk about marriage in the lock down, the online shopping pandemic, stepp...

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79: Left right left from 2020-10-15T12:58:49

As the yelling continues and the accusations fly, I bring you another episode of the Babybed. On this week’s episode I talk about marriage in the lock down, the online shopping pandemic, stepp...

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WTF is the new normal from 2020-10-01T08:01:31

Everyone is going on about how we have to adjust to the new normal. Firstly, what is normal? Normal for you isn’t normal for me. On this episode I talk about the idea of trying to live up to a...

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78: WTF is the new normal from 2020-10-01T08:01:31

Everyone is going on about how we have to adjust to the new normal. Firstly, what is normal? Normal for you isn’t normal for me. On this episode I talk about the idea of trying to live up to a...

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Problem with the pandemic from 2020-09-11T13:12

The pandemic has unveiled a lot of problems in the world. From people going live on Facebook, to a new sense of self importance to the absolute failure in governance. On this week’s episode I ...

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77: Problem with the pandemic from 2020-09-11T13:12

The pandemic has unveiled a lot of problems in the world. From people going live on Facebook, to a new sense of self importance to the absolute failure in governance. On this week’s episode I ...

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Welcome to the jungle ft Rohit Varma from 2020-09-09T05:31:46

This is a special  episode where I caught up with a photographer and friend Rohit Varma in the jungle. We were hungover, but I think we shared clarity on certain issues in society. It was a fu...

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76: Welcome to the jungle ft Rohit Varma from 2020-09-09T05:31:46

This is a special  episode where I caught up with a photographer and friend Rohit Varma in the jungle. We were hungover, but I think we shared clarity on certain issues in society. It was a fu...

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My quarantine story from 2020-08-27T05:11:58

The people who throw their weight around and intimidate individuals are the ones who are most insecure and unsure of their power or themselves. On this week’s episode I talk about the incident...

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75: My quarantine story from 2020-08-27T05:11:58

The people who throw their weight around and intimidate individuals are the ones who are most insecure and unsure of their power or themselves. On this week’s episode I talk about the incident...

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But that's just my opinion from 2020-08-20T03:26:50

How far can you let a humble opinion slide? Especially those of influencers and podcasters (like myself) who have an audience of listeners, to whom such opinions can actually have an impact on...

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74: But that's just my opinion from 2020-08-20T03:26:50

How far can you let a humble opinion slide? Especially those of influencers and podcasters (like myself) who have an audience of listeners, to whom such opinions can actually have an impact on...

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Journalism Gone Wrong from 2020-08-03T10:02:28

The truth is out there. Yet the media often spread myths that suit the agenda of the state. Here's to hoping the new generation of journalists brings forth better, more ethical, unbiased repor...

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73: Journalism Gone Wrong from 2020-08-03T10:02:28

The truth is out there. Yet the media often spread myths that suit the agenda of the state. Here's to hoping the new generation of journalists brings forth better, more ethical, unbiased repor...

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Going Out Vs Staying In from 2020-07-24T09:37:05

  In This episode, I talk about the practice of staying home due to the lockdown and not being able to go out, party, hang out with friends etc. Is going out just a distraction from ourselves?...

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72: Going Out Vs Staying In from 2020-07-24T09:37:05

  In This episode, I talk about the practice of staying home due to the lockdown and not being able to go out, party, hang out with friends etc. Is going out just a distraction from ourselves?...

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Hooked on the healing from 2020-07-15T07:28:11

This week I talk about my thoughts on excessive dependency on OTC drugs. The medical kind. Taking even a simple crocin for long periods of time can have drastic effects on us. Is periodic cons...

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71: Hooked on the healing from 2020-07-15T07:28:11

This week I talk about my thoughts on excessive dependency on OTC drugs. The medical kind. Taking even a simple crocin for long periods of time can have drastic effects on us. Is periodic cons...

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Yes we Kanye from 2020-07-09T12:39:05

What might happen if rapper Kanye West takes the title of POTUS, continuing the trend of celebrities taking up political positions they have no experience H
Can social media influenc...

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70: Yes we Kanye from 2020-07-09T12:39:05

What might happen if rapper Kanye West takes the title of POTUS, continuing the trend of celebrities taking up political positions they have no experience H
Can social media influenc...

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Finding the right position from 2020-06-30T11:05:41

Hello friends 
Welcome to Ep 69 on the babybed; and like a mature adult I talk and giggle about 69 and all it’s repercussions on relationships! 
Finding your position is essential!
Th...

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69: Finding the right position from 2020-06-30T11:05:41

Hello friends 
Welcome to Ep 69 on the babybed; and like a mature adult I talk and giggle about 69 and all it’s repercussions on relationships! 
Finding your position is essential!
Th...

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Modern apes from 2020-06-24T04:54:26

Hi
Welcome back to another week on the babybed!
This week’s episode is about breaking out of herd mentality and trying to evolve as a modern ape!
Thanks for being a part of my podcast...

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68: Modern apes from 2020-06-24T04:54:26

Hi
Welcome back to another week on the babybed!
This week’s episode is about breaking out of herd mentality and trying to evolve as a modern ape!
Thanks for being a part of my podcast...

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Leaving behind a memory from 2020-06-14T14:24:04

We all really care about how we will be remembered but our actions and words are really not worth remembering.



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67: Leaving behind a memory from 2020-06-14T14:24:04

We all really care about how we will be remembered but our actions and words are really not worth remembering.


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End of super powers from 2020-06-06T07:56:59

I think we can all agree that oppression is a bastard, but sadly it exists everywhere!
The world is burning and it’s time to wake up and smell the smoke!

Thanks for listening and hop...

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66: End of super powers from 2020-06-06T07:56:59

I think we can all agree that oppression is a bastard, but sadly it exists everywhere!
The world is burning and it’s time to wake up and smell the smoke!

Thanks for listening and hop...

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Sex dolls for spectators from 2020-05-29T05:22

Welcome to another week on the babybed!
This week it’s all about pompous prime ministers and Korean sex doll football fans!
Thanks for listening and hope you are well!
Cheers!
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65: Sex dolls for spectators from 2020-05-29T05:22

Welcome to another week on the babybed!
This week it’s all about pompous prime ministers and Korean sex doll football fans!
Thanks for listening and hope you are well!
Cheers!

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Treating us like fools from 2020-05-20T05:48:37

In this week’s episode I talk about the government opening up the lock down, the need for a new form of governance and micro level helping.
Thanks for listening and hope you are in a good p...

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64: Treating us like fools from 2020-05-20T05:48:37

In this week’s episode I talk about the government opening up the lock down, the need for a new form of governance and micro level helping.
Thanks for listening and hope you are in a good p...

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Couples have their own language from 2020-05-13T13:38:11

In this week’s episode I talk about having a fuck I’ve grown moment, having a normal week and discovering a new language my wife and I speak.
Enjoy! And hope you’re safe and well.  
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63: Couples have their own language from 2020-05-13T13:38:11

In this week’s episode I talk about having a fuck I’ve grown moment, having a normal week and discovering a new language my wife and I speak.
Enjoy! And hope you’re safe and well.  

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Solving mankind from 2020-05-05T08:15:05

Getting to the root of mankind’s problems and figuring out WTF my aunts bra is doing in my cupboard!
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62: Solving mankind from 2020-05-05T08:15:05

Getting to the root of mankind’s problems and figuring out WTF my aunts bra is doing in my cupboard!
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Dirty secrets from 2020-05-01T06:11:37

How much do we all truly know?


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60: Quitting old habits from 2020-04-22T08:51:13

Chewing nails?

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Female comedians and card comedy from 2020-04-15T11:06:31

In this episode I talk about women trying to make it in comedy,playing the right card and how I suck at small talk. 


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59: Female comedians and card comedy from 2020-04-15T11:06:31

In this episode I talk about women trying to make it in comedy,playing the right card and how I suck at small talk. 

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Am I doing it right from 2020-04-07T06:42:02

For most of you this is a time of uncertainty. For me it’s a time of self doubt. 


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57: Revelations from 2020-03-30T06:48:03

Times like this make you wonder and think about what is important and what is fucked up. 

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The power of uncertainty from 2020-03-24T05:49:31

What next and where from here? No one knows, but we can find strength in uncertainty rather than letting it crush us.


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56: The power of uncertainty from 2020-03-24T05:49:31

What next and where from here? No one knows, but we can find strength in uncertainty rather than letting it crush us.

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You’re not alone from 2020-03-18T13:25:07

You must be going crazy sitting at home! 
Well don’t. here are some tips to enjoy your time at hone. 


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55: You’re not alone from 2020-03-18T13:25:07

You must be going crazy sitting at home! 
Well don’t. here are some tips to enjoy your time at hone. 

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If you never have to work again from 2020-03-11T17:53:02

Say you have all the money you want, what will you do for the next few years that will give you pleasure?


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54: If you never have to work again from 2020-03-11T17:53:02

Say you have all the money you want, what will you do for the next few years that will give you pleasure?

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Celebrating our differences from 2020-03-02T12:05

Life can go in a second and when we are gone, we are gone!
So let’s not waste life on hating. 


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52: Strange Sunday from 2020-02-22T13:34

From a brunch, to the ER and back for a sun downer; all in all it was a strange Sunday! 

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Define normal from 2020-02-14T05:50

What is normal? We all have this idea of normality, but someone else’s normal upsets us.


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51: Define normal from 2020-02-14T05:50

What is normal? We all have this idea of normality, but someone else’s normal upsets us.

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Time to quit from 2020-02-07T13:18

It’s been a busy week! From recording my stand up special to figuring out next steps.


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50: Time to quit from 2020-02-07T13:18

It’s been a busy week! From recording my stand up special to figuring out next steps.

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Things we learnt as kids from 2020-01-28T05:30:48

There are something’s we were taught as kids that we don’t really use any more. For me that was the act of hand writing.
Also, I talk about washing beer in this episode.


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49: Things we learnt as kids from 2020-01-28T05:30:48

Hand writing and washing beer.

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Friends without benefits from 2020-01-22T16:20:49

Just cause you have old friends doesn’t mean they are good friends!
Let’s go back to school on this one 


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48: Friends without benefits from 2020-01-22T16:20:49

Just cause you have old friends doesn’t mean they are good friends!
Let’s go back to school on this one 

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Hello 2020! from 2020-01-16T10:57:08

It’s the new year and I’m back to share my stories, experiences and vision for 2020 with you!



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44: Who needs money from 2019-12-14T05:24:17

Money money Money!
We need it to live, but beyond that does it serve an other purpose. 

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I am disabled and so are you from 2019-11-27T05:33

Take a step back and look at life; you can then focus on what you have rather than regretting what you’ve lost!


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43: I am disabled and so are you from 2019-11-27T05:33

Take a step back and look at life; you can then focus on what you have rather than regretting what you’ve lost!

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Dealing with a pissed off wife from 2019-11-20T11:57

There comes a time in your relationship when you have to figure out what is important for you and what is important for the relationship.


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41: Can you live a long and fun life from 2019-11-13T09:47

A long life versus a fun life.

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The craving for power from 2019-11-06T11:19

Humans are driven by the desire for power, from home to the political stage, we want some of it!


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39: Solution to noise from 2019-10-30T11:56

We need to get rid of noise

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Who remains when you lose yourself from 2019-10-25T13:25:52

What if you wake up one morning and you don’t know who you are?
While the thought may be terrifying, it is liberating in some sense. 


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38: Who remains when you lose yourself from 2019-10-25T13:25:52

We spend years developing our self. What if we lose it over night?

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Is the big city life overrated? from 2019-10-16T12:14:35

The city life, big dreams and the urban landscape; many of us live it and even more want it, but is it really worth the struggle.
In this episode I talk about the common problems in all big...

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37: Is the big city life overrated? from 2019-10-16T12:14:35

The seductive grip of big city life.

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Managing too much time from 2019-10-09T13:22

Is there such a thing as having too much time on your hands?
Most professionals wish for more time to do things, but there are people who have a lot of time to contemplate their situation.<...

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36: Managing too much time from 2019-10-09T13:22

Too much time can make you or break you!

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Greta a move on from 2019-10-02T12:55

We all can agree that activists come way down on the guest list when we are planning a party.
In this episode I talk about activists and their efficacy in today’s world. 


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35: Greta a move on from 2019-10-02T12:55

Activists acting up!

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Get over your shit from 2019-09-30T15:55:52

We all harbour feelings of insecurity, jealousy and failure. There does come a time though when we all need to get over our shit and move on!
Also, Happy World Podcast Day. 


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34: Get over your shit from 2019-09-30T15:55:52

We all harbour feelings of insecurity, jealousy and failure. There does come a time though when we all need to get over our shit and move on!
Also, Happy World Podcast Day. 

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Woke up to the extreme from 2019-09-24T06:37:07

We are living in a world of extremes. Can we manage to move on?


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29: The Influencer Epidemic from 2019-08-25T05:29:56

When the influenced become the influencers and viceversa you know there’s a problem!
What has influence meant and what does it mean now. 

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A Perfect World from 2019-08-16T19:10:27

With more and more intolerance, isolation and rigidity; our society is heading towards a new world. Not a physical one that is uncomfortable and natural, but a virtual one where people can for...

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28: A Perfect World from 2019-08-16T19:10:27

With more and more intolerance, isolation and rigidity; our society is heading towards a new world. Not a physical one that is uncomfortable and natural, but a virtual one where people can for...

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Equality doesn't make sense from 2019-08-12T12:39:30

I think it’s time we accept the fact that we humans love to complain about our situation.
So if this is the pattern we follow, what makes us believe that an equal, just and fair society wil...

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27: Equality doesn't make sense from 2019-08-12T12:39:30

I think it’s time we accept the fact that we humans love to complain about our situation.
So if this is the pattern we follow, what makes us believe that an equal, just and fair society wil...

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What If?! from 2019-08-01T16:35:18

It’s scary but needed to wonder “what if!”
On this weeks episode I talk about how some issues are not what if, but when!


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26: What If?! from 2019-08-01T16:35:18

It’s scary but needed to wonder “what if!”
On this weeks episode I talk about how some issues are not what if, but when!

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The Perfect Partner from 2019-07-23T09:52:41

Is there that one person who can compliment you in all aspects of your life, or is the idea of a partner evolving and imperfect in itself?


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22: Stressing Out About Relaxing from 2019-06-26T13:43:07

Have you ever caught yourself stressing out cause you can't relax? 
Even on holiday, or at a massage, or on the beach - you're a bit stressed!
Don't worry, cause it happens.

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Power of the dumb f**k from 2019-06-21T06:39:28

Everyone is trying to be something or someone beyond themselves. In such a time it's truly liberating to let go and embrace the dumb f**k in you!


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Sight without Foresight from 2019-06-12T07:00:05

We are constantly being told what to do and what is the best way forward. 
When do you do what you think is right and make peace with it!


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19: Ep 19 Growing up as an adult from 2019-06-05T12:30

This week I look at how most adults who think they’ve matured as adults haven’t really scratched the surface when it comes down to self growth and acceptance.

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Ep 18 - Making it or faking it from 2019-05-30T08:29:53

As artists are we creating purely for mass consumption or for self satisfaction?


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16: Ep 16 - Is morality only for children? from 2019-05-16T08:15:14

We live in a society where we are taught to be moral & ethical when we are children, but where does it disappear when we grow up.

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Ep 16 - Is morality only for children? from 2019-05-16T08:15:14

We live in a society where we are taught to be moral & ethical when we are children, but where does it disappear when we grow up.


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15: Ep 15 - Love and chaos in numbers from 2019-05-08T12:27:56

There is love, chaos and sometimes danger in large crowds and in India we are no strangers to large crowds! 

In this episode I talk about how as a country with such a large population w...

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Ep 15 - Love and chaos in numbers from 2019-05-08T12:27:56

There is love, chaos and sometimes danger in large crowds and in India we are no strangers to large crowds! 

In this episode I talk about how as a country with such a large population w...

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14: Ep 14 - Worker bees or corporate slaves from 2019-05-01T12:30

9 to 5, Monday through Friday! These hours and days govern our adult lives on a weekly basis.
Are we trudging through life at the mercy of a social prescription that creates a generation of...

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Ep 14 - Worker bees or corporate slaves from 2019-05-01T12:30

9 to 5, Monday through Friday! These hours and days govern our adult lives on a weekly basis.
Are we trudging through life at the mercy of a social prescription that creates a generation of...

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13: Ep 13 - Let's take a trip from 2019-04-24T12:30

Travel has become a significant activity in our lives. We plan for it, save up for it and look forward to it; but why do we travel?
In this episode I talk about 

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Ep 13 - Let's take a trip from 2019-04-24T12:30

Travel has become a significant activity in our lives. We plan for it, save up for it and look forward to it; but why do we travel?
In this episode I talk about 


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12: Ep 12 - Does your vote really count? from 2019-04-17T12:30

India is the largest democracy in the world, but often the educated vote doesn’t mean a thing.
In this episode I look at the game of politics, the vastness of our democracy and where do we ...

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Ep 12 - Does your vote really count? from 2019-04-17T12:30

India is the largest democracy in the world, but often the educated vote doesn’t mean a thing.
In this episode I look at the game of politics, the vastness of our democracy and where do we ...

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11: Ep 11 - Wonderful weddings mediocre marriages from 2019-04-10T12:30

People spend a lot of time planning their dream weddings. You have professional wedding planners and an entire industry dedicated to it.
How about planning your marriage?
Weddings last f...

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Ep 11 - Wonderful weddings mediocre marriages from 2019-04-10T12:30

People spend a lot of time planning their dream weddings. You have professional wedding planners and an entire industry dedicated to it.
How about planning your marriage?
Weddings last f...

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10: Ep 10 - Dealing with anxiety from 2019-04-03T12:30

In this episode I talk about the one who must not be named ... anxiety!  
I’m trying to deal with it and here’s my story.
Hope it helps!

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Ep 10 - Dealing with anxiety from 2019-04-03T12:30

In this episode I talk about the one who must not be named ... anxiety!  
I’m trying to deal with it and here’s my story.
Hope it helps!




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2: Ep 2 - The ten year challenge and is life too easy? from 2019-02-04T05:47

Stand up comedian Sundeep Rao from India discusses all things politically incorrect in this podcast from Bangalore, India.

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Ep 2 - The ten year challenge and is life too easy? from 2019-02-04T05:47

Sundeep Rao discusses the latest social media trends and are we too soft as a digital generation  in episode 2 of the baby bed podcast. 


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1: Ep 1 - Celebrity worship & Karan Johar from 2019-01-25T05:33

Stand up comedian Rao discusses all things politically incorrect in India and world in this weekly show called the Baby Bed Podcast.

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Ep 1 - Celebrity worship & Karan Johar from 2019-01-25T05:33

In episode 1 of the Baby Bed Podcast comedian Sundeep Rao discusses the latest controversy with cricketers, why we idolize Bollywood and much more.  This show is NOT politically correct.
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