In Episode 06 of Diverse Dialogues with Arjun, I sit down with Darell Reuben Pinto from Pain Protocol for a long, honest conversation about music, influences, and the realities of being in a band.
We talk about how artists like Daft Punk shaped his listening journey, how he eventually joined Pain Protocol, and what it’s actually like to grow as a guitarist in a band. The conversation also explores band dynamics, creative struggles, personal growth through music, and the experiences that happen both on and off stage.
If you’re a musician, a music fan, or someone curious about the real side of band life, this episode offers a grounded look at the journey behind the sound.
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Hi, so we meet again, in the same month. I mean, that’ssomething new!
This episode is yet another 3-2-1 recommendation special, and this episode covers topics from Carnatic Rock and Grammy Awards, to Cinephiles and The Anurag Kashyap. 🎬
This time, you can see me passionately talk about therecommendations, and maybe because I enjoyed it a lot. Along the way, as the segment goes, I’ve got 3 songs, 2 videos, and 1 mainstream recommendation for you!
This time, the mainstream recommendation is Letterboxd, one of the biggest communities for cinephiles, and if you’re a fellow movie nerd, go check it out (and maybe follow me there too 👀).
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Hi, so we meet again! It’s been a bit since the last upload, and I’m switching things up a little with this one. This episode is a 3-2-1 recommendation special where we somehow end up talking about Treeheads, alternative rock, toxic masculinity, and Bill Gates (?)Along the way, I’ve got 3 songs, 2 videos, and 1 nerd find for you — the nerd find this time is neal.fun - a super fun website full of interactive little games that’ll definitely eat up your time in the best way possible.💌 Follow the podcast newsletter on Substack for updates, extra thoughts, and random ramblings. 📸 For feedback, collabs, or just to say hi: Instagram 🌳 Everything else lives here: LinktreeAs always, thanks for listening, and hopefully I'll manage things on my plate better, and upload another episode really soon (manifesting ✨).With love from your host,@thearjunps

In this very first episode of the 3-2-1 Series from Diverse Dialogues with Arjun, I’m doing something new — showing up on video for the first time and trying out a brand-new format I’ve been excited (and nervous) about for a while. Between rainy Kerala days, cups of chai, and a whole lot of procrastination, I managed to script, record, and finally get this one out.This episode is a mix of stories, experiences, and things that have genuinely left an impact on me over the past few weeks — whether that’s from a gig that turned into a core memory, a movie that hit harder than expected, or something as niche as a superstar’s handwriting turned into a font (yes, really).If you want to check out the font I talked about, head to: https://a10font.com ✍🏽It’s free, fun, and totally worth a scroll-through.Let’s connect!🎙 Podcast IG: @diversediagpod🎧 My personal IG: @thearjunps⁠📺 YouTube: youtube.com/@arjunpsreeraj
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Until then, it's your host,Arjun, signing off.

Welcome to the 2nd episode of Diverse Dialogues with Arjun. In this episode, I'm joined by one of my closest friends from college, Sudeshna, with whom I had a lovely conversation. We talked about 2024 and our ambitions ahead in 2025 regarding dance, music, content creation, traveling, and family. It was a very productive conversation and I hope you all find some inspiration from this episode. If you did, share your year in round-up on social media with the hashtag #yearinroundup and tag us "@diversediagpod" on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. If you have any feedback on the episode or wish to hear about some topic through my podcast, hit me up on my DM. You can listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Audible, and more. Follow this link to access all the other platforms to listen to the episode. Diverse Dialogues with Arjun Regards, @thearjunps

Welcome to the first episode of 'Diverse Dialogues with Arjun'! I’m joined by my close friend from college, Rudrakshi, as we dive into a fun, light-hearted conversation about friendships. We share about friends before college, how our perspectives have shifted since, and the impact of college life on our connections. It’s a relatable and interesting chat that sets the tone for the episodes to come!
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