Gupshup Pod

In this slightly dated episode we talk about canonizing memories, Ben Simmons and NBA chat, being comfortable with change, the vitality of youth, 'capital A' Adults , and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.

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A fun entertaining episode with a close friend I've known for a very long time Evan where we talk about his optimism about people's stupidity, our version of how the adoption process and promoting content at sports should work, the Dalai Lama raw dogging reality, addictive personalities, upcoming horror film project in Spring 2022, how to genuinely handle and be comfortable with solitude, reading the scripts of Charlie Kaufman, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and Paddy Chayefsky, Patriots on the West Coast + Cam Newton and "lemonade" + playing football in New England winter, and former podcast guest Nick's book club.

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A special chaotic energy episode of Gupshup Pod with the first two guests of the season Uj and Shen.

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An episode of catharsis with one of my oldest mates Vish where we talk about international travel, constant fight or flight mode, keeping today a priority instead of thinking about tomorrow, fatigue in football as a fan and the schedule's impact on football clubs, the pending effects of the pandemic on the public's mental health, Nelson DeMille, Daniel Silva, and running as a form of catharsis with a shout-out to former podcast guests Pranoy and Rayan.

If you're in London you must follow Carpe Di Yum and be sure to check out The Eastern Story for your at-home Indian cooking needs. If you're in New York and want an authentic cup of chai, visit Kolkata Chai and be sure to come to the next Chapati Man NY event when we reopen. Support the podcast by buying us a coffee and be sure to like, subscribe, and review us on your preferred podcast platform.

Special episode of Gupshup Pod where I talk to three of my friends that make up the ALL CAPS BALOTELLI group chat focusing on the 2020/21 Serie A season as well as Italy's chances at the 2020 Euros in 2021.

Balotelli 'fans' on the pod: Lisa, Nick, Vaibhav

In this week's podcast, I talk to my girlfriend Casey about how she learned empathy from her parents to understand that everyone is trying their best, the fight for $15 (and more!), Mosaic in Astoria staying open throughout the pandemic - shout out to Amos! - working in customer service and how the customer is NOT always right, ballroom classes, watching TV, and other ways to unwind, being in an interracial relationship, and growing up in Pennsyl-tucky.

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An fun reminiscent episode where my friend Rd and I talk about travel being an important component of our social lives , the Shiva Trilogy by Amish Tripathi, being a business owner with empathy during the COVID-19 pandemic, Soy Soi in Chennai, the pros and cons of 'saying it how it is', and why not drinking shouldn't be a social stigma because stupid stuff is funny.

In this week's podcast, I talk to my friend Vaibhav about being entertainment adjacent and content creation including the Fam For Real podcast and filming an upcoming YouTube series. We touch upon Italian football (ALL CAPS BALOTELLI) and how our social changes were markedly different from our personal lives during the beginning of the pandemic. We also talk about our best content ever written (Ken Loach / penalty bias in European football) before embarking upon Anthony Bourdain's death and its effect on Vaibhav. Last call is a heat check of the NBA, where Vaibhav predicts the NBA finals of Jazz v. Nets or Bucks depending on injuries.

TW: this episode touches upon Anthony Bourdain's suicide and addresses mental health awareness. We support mental health initiatives. If you're feeling sad or low, call 1-800-273-8255 if you are in the US and visit www.calmzone.net if you are in the UK or Sneha India if you are in India.

In this week's podcast, I talk to my friend Rina about the beginnings and background of Start Lighthouse and Rina's path from a period of uncertainty to knowing her true purpose. We also talk about destiny: people being destined to meet each other, changing destinies for students in low-income neighborhoods in the South Bronx, and how to reimagine and overcome challenges within this lens. We also talk about her passion and work ethic, social calendars and mental health, and trying to save the world one day at a time.

Start Lighthouse is a nonprofit dedicated to addressing childhood illiteracy through an intergenerational approach. 1 in 4 children in the United States grow up without learning to read. You can support them by visiting them at their social media and learning more about their innovative racial justice literacy program for young children.