A Whole Lotta Gray

By Anish Anandaram

Discourse today is incredibly polarized. People view issues through a binary lens - you’re either completely right or completely wrong. You’re either a good person or a bad person. The problem with th... more

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The podcast currently has 25 episodes available.

A Whole Lotta Gray episodes:

March 16, 2025 Unraveling the Greatest Civilization on Earth with Raghu Ananthanarayanan
If you struggle with being present, expressing gratitude or grasping concepts such as "Dharma" or "Karma", this episode is for you!
Mr. Raghu Ananthanarayanan, Raghu Ananthanarayanan a disciple of Yogachaarya Krishnamaachaarya & TKV Desikachar and an alumnus of IIT Madras is a behavioural scientist, yoga teacher and an author. He has pioneered the use of the Yoga Sutras, traditional theatre, and the Mahabharata in experiential learning.

His central quest has been the enquiry: “How to continually look within, transform, be the best and inspire?” This seeking led to a discipleship with Yogacharya Krisnamacharya, dialoguing with J Krishnamurti and collaborating with Prof. Pulin K Garg. He has dedicated his life to the study and application of Yogic traditions to guide the inner transformation of individuals and shape leadership and culture building of organizations.
He joined Anish Anandaram, our Host, recently on the podcast to discuss all things Indic Civilization and how we can reclaim the narrative as well as power to ensure that we preserve our culture eternally.
It is a total must-listen and you are guaranteed to feel empowered, informed and balanced after consuming this content!
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1h 33min
December 24, 2024 Is privacy the ultimate resource? In conversation with Rahul Matthan
Rahul Matthan is the founding partner of one of India’s leading law firms- Trilegal. Being an expert on everything data-related, it was great to get his insights on some of privacy’s most pressing issues! You can follow him on Twitter at: @Matthan & his podcast is: www.vaaka.in/exmachina
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49min
March 14, 2024 Denying the existence of reverse racism contributes to Eurocentricism
We've all heard some version of, "White people can't be victims of racism, as racism is prejudice + power, not just prejudice"
Anish debunks this notion and proves how this inadvertently contributes to eurocentricism.
As always please interact with the episode if you enjoyed it and share with all friends who support nuanced thinking!
Anish's Instagram: @anish202blr
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10min
March 11, 2024 What's the difference between Slavery & Indentured Servitude?
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A key tool used by European colonizers to build the "New World" was unpaid and largely involuntary labor from slaves. However, a good chunk of work was also done as a result of pretty much unpaid and pretty much involuntary labor from Indentured Servants. In this short pisode, Anish goes over the distinction between both groups.
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9min
November 18, 2023 How can we reform traditional education? In conversation with Shreyans Sancheti
On this episode, Anish is joined by Shreyans Sancheti, the Co-Founder of BlueLearn, which is one of India's hottest EdTech startups.
This episode is a complete must-listen as Anish & Shreyans delve into a plethora of topics, ranging from the importance of individual perseverance to community building to the India Growth Story, among others.
From making the coveted Forbes 30 under 30, to being an avid reader with a knack for problem solving, Shreyans is definitely an individual worth hearing from- especially on how to successfully build a multimillion dollar business all while effecting real-world, practical change.
You're better off listening to this one than otherwise, so if you enjoy it please share it with whoever may be interested!
Anish's Instagram: @anish202blr
Shreyans' Instagram: @shreyans_23 & @bluelearn.in
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1h 35min
October 13, 2023 Survival Of The Most Adaptable with Jayanth Sharma
With a passion for both wildlife and photography, Jayanth Sharma has managed to merge the best of both worlds by making a name for himself as one of the best wildlife photographers on Earth.

From Southern India to the Antarctic, Jayanth walks us through his life story and the lessons learned along the way- the importance of communication, how to run your own business and most importantly, being adaptable to whatever hurdle life throws at you, among a whole host of others.

This is most certainly a must-listen to episode with Anish and Jayanth covering a plethora of globally relevant topics including, but not limited to, the Darwinian nature of life and the new AI revolution which has taken our planet by storm.

Tune in to what is an EPIC listen EXCLUSIVELY on A Whole Lotta Gray!

Anish's Instagram: @anish202blr
Jayanth's Instagram: @jayanth_sharma
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1h 50min
September 07, 2023 Artificial Intelligence & Cultural Resurgence with Sharad Sharma
On this episode, we were joined by Mr. Sharad Sharma, the Co-Founder of iSPRT- India's highly reputed technology think & do-tank.
He has a vast array of professional experience in elite leadership positions ranging from Bell Labs to Yahoo (where he was the India CEO for R&D).
A passionate tech and product evangelist, Sharad shares his insightful takes on all issues pertaining to India's Growth Story, including, but not limited to, the need for indigenous AI models and products coming out of India, the strengths of Indian culture and civilization and of course, the revolutionary UPI payment infrastructure which sets India apart from the rest of the globe.
This is a MUST WATCH episode if you're passionate about learning all things India, Technology & Policy!
Anish's Instagram: @anish202blr
Sharad's Twitter: @sharads
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1h 53min
August 31, 2023 In conversation with Charlotte Littlewood: Calling out Colonial Amnesia & False Narratives
This episode's guest is Ms Charlotte Littlewood, a fellow at The Henry Jackson Society- a UK based think-tank concerned with protecting the values of freedom and democracy in modern society.
Ms Littlewood has undertaken projects that focused heavily on women’s rights and tackling domestic violence problems. Additionally, she's served as a Counter-Extremism coordinator for an East London borough on behalf of the UK government. Alongside this, she has also consulted for Muslims Against Antisemitism, working towards greater tolerance and cohesion between communities in the UK. She's also conducted extensive study involving Hate-Crimes against British Hindus, a topic where there exists little to no scholarly literature.
This is a must-listen to conversation between Anish and Charlotte- covering a whole host of topics, including, but not limited to, the dangers of neglecting fact-based evidence in order to pander to certain people, the travesties and selective amnesia associated with Empire and why Hindus tend to get a bad rap.
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48min
August 19, 2023 Empowering India's waste-pickers: A conversation with Nalini Shekar
On this episode we're joined by Ms Nalini Shekar, the Co-Founder of Hasiru Dala, a trailblazing organization which has empowered India's waste-pickers for more than a decade.
Tune in to this highly informative conversation where Nalini shares her experience working with some of the subcontinent's most vulnerable communities and how their resilience can serve as an inspiration to us all.
Join us on yet another journey with A Whole Lotta Gray for another raw conversation on all things Waste Management, Climate Change & Social Inclusion (among other topics).
Anish's Instagram: @anish202blr
Hasiru Dala's Instagram: @hasiru_dala
Website: www.hasirudala.in
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1h 26min
March 16, 2023 In conversation with Arvind Tiwary: Does tech have the potential to break up centralized control?
Arvind Tiwary is a technopreneur who believes that decentralisation of financial networks is key to providing civilians with the freedom to create their own realities. This episode has a plethora of themes ranging from Web3 to global history to alternatives to traditional institutions and how tech could reshape them; it surely is a riveting listen! Here is an additional piece for reference: https://www.enchant.com/customer-experience-in-the-metaverse
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48min

FAQs about A Whole Lotta Gray:

How many episodes does A Whole Lotta Gray have?

The podcast currently has 25 episodes available.