On my first SOLO episode, I talk through my reactions to the trailer for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and some other thoughts from NYCC.

I attended Day 1 of New York Comic Con last week, primarily to get this sneak peak at the new trailer and hear from the creator of this world and author of A Song of Ice and Fire, Fire and Blood, and Dunk and Egg, George R. R. Martin himself. He was joined by the showrunner Ira Parker alongside the two leads, Peter Claffey and Dexter Ansel. You can view this full panel at the link below, but be warned that George drops a MAJOR spoiler in the middle.

I absolutely adore the worlds that George has built, and am obsessed with Game of Thrones, particularly the first five season. I've also read the books for GoT and AKOTSK, and have visited at least five filming locations because that's what I do for fun :).

Just based off the trailer and the panel, I have high hopes that this show will make people fall in love with this world again, from a different angle, since its less about dragons and thrones and more about the oft-overlooked "smallfolk".

Enjoy, and see the links below for the full panel, the trailer, and a deep dive breakdown by my favorite nerds over at the Ringer!

Links

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Trailer

Comic Con Panel (spoillers!!)

House of R Deep Dive Breakdown of the Trailer

Mercy Movie Trailer

In this episode, I chat with my good friend Apoorv Bhargava, CEO of WeaveGrid. WeaveGrid is a technology platform that optimizes EV integration with the grid to benefit drivers, ratepayers, and utilities. Today, they have many partnerships and programs with EV OEMs and utilities around the country such as Hyundai, Kia, Toyota, Rivian, SoCalEdison, and Dominion. 

Apoorv's LinkedIn

⁠Heating Up on Instagram⁠

⁠SrijonOnTheBeat on Instagram (intro music)

On this episode, I chat with my old friend Kaptain (Stephen Kaplan), a very talented electronic music producer and performer. I've been good friends with Stephen since middle school, where he was prolific in multiple instruments and bands, and I've watched his growth as an artist over the past two decades. We did a pod over Zoom back in 2021 and it was fun to run it back with him in person.

We first talk about his new full video set that was just released on YouTube, Kaptain: Live Electronic Set at Spectra Art Space, which showcases his artistry and skill. We also get into a bunch fun and silly tangents on marching band, YouTube rabbit holes, and more.

Links

Kaptain: Live Electronic Set at Spectra Art Space

Kaptain on Instagram

Heating Up on Instagram

SrijonOnTheBeat on Instagram (intro music)

On this episode, I talk to my good friend Mish Thadani about his company Rhizome that he started in 2022. Rhizome uses AI and machine learning to help utilities address climate risk more accurately.

We talk about his prior experience and how he landed on this business idea, how to prioritize building what your customers actually need, and balancing life, relationships, health, and work.

Links

Rhizome Website

Social/Contact

[email protected]

Heating Up Instagram

SrijonOnTheBeat Instagram (Intro Music)

Welcome to the first episode of Heating Up!

After a four-year break, I wanted to revamp this podcast passion project, and my life coach Danny was the perfect first guest. I've changed so much since starting Just Kidding, in 2020 and Danny has played a key role in my growth and evolution.

On this episode, we talk about our own spiritual journeys, different practices for grounding into the body, how we've healed challenging relationships, and more.

Links

www.instagram.com/dannypatka/ 

www.danielpatka.com/ 

www.instagram.com/srijononthebeat/ (Intro Music)

Guess who's back! After a four year hiatus, we are back with a special epsiode where me and my brother Nitin share our instant reactions to Tyler, the Creator's concert at Capital One Arena here in DC.

We captured our live reaction on video (which will come out later) and this was my first time recording in person, which was extra special. Hope the audio doesn't suck ass, but even if it does the next ones will be better.

Links

Tyler Flog Gnaw Set: https://youtu.be/XutD0u4W2p8?si=ul4TJouBugmZw4vY

Dissect Doechii Interview: https://youtu.be/jml_NyEN3Rk?si=qDNj3qA8bcr9A_TS

New Magic Wand Live 2020 Grammy's: https://youtu.be/IJilkMPqvs0?si=olPkSaG43f-nFwdu

Turning the Tables Chromakopia Review: https://youtu.be/oyvR3dqHocE?si=kUMuxR3mO3_-qud6

^We didn't discuss this in the episode, but love this podcast and definitely an inspiration for this conversation

This week, I talk to my friend and fellow Buddhist Nile Ross. Nile has been making hip-hop music for over ten years, and his style ranges from hype, catchy party music to very conscious and political topics. Nile and I talk about his pivot from football to music, his artistic family, Buddhism, as well as his strong feelings on the BLM movement and the need for reparations. Stick around till the end to hear a clip from his powerful song, Second Chances. 

Enjoy!

Guest Links

nileross.com

www.instagram.com/nileross

Host Links

jatinkhanna.com

5/8: Brooklyn House of Comedy

5/15: The Ugly Mug, DC

Four years ago, I suffered a tennis injury that led to two years of chronic leg and lower back pain. After seeing almost a dozen medical professionals including PTs, doctors, and chiropractors, I finally met Elaine Oyang. She is a certified yoga therapist, and after just four sessions with her, she gave me a simple sequence of yoga poses that helped me finally become pain-free. Her philosophy is that she can give her students the tools and framework to succeed, so that they are not ultimately dependent on her for their health. She specializes in chronic pain, but also is trained in Meditation, Guided Relaxation, Ayurveda, and Holistic Nutrition. 

I talk to Elaine about how she pivoted from Biology to Yoga Therapy, and the differences between standard group yoga classes and Yoga Therapy. We also talk about Eastern vs. Western philosophy of health and the power of lifestyle change. 

Enjoy!

Guest Links

Elaine's Website

Elaine's Youtube Channel

Elaine's Instagram

After a short break, we are back with a new episode! This week, I talk to Indigo Ross, a comedian, voice actress, and fellow Buddhist. We talk about how she overcame her struggles with unemployment during the pandemic by using her Buddhist practice and ended up landing her first-ever voice-over gig for an animated series! We also talk about finding a mentor, being single during quarantine, and dating apps.

Enjoy!

Guest Links

Indigo's Instagram

Indigo's Twitter

Godzilla: Bonds of Blood

References

How Billionaires Got $637 Billion Richer During the COVID-19 Pandemic

New PPP Loan Data Reveals Most Of The $525 Billion Given Out Went To Larger Businesses

www.sgi-usa.org

This is a good one! In episode 13, I talk to comedian and podcaster Joel Byars, whose show Hot Breath has helped guide me and thousands of other new comics around the world to learn about the craft and business of stand-up comedy. 

Joel has been doing stand up for 11 years, and he has recorded over 300 podcast episodes with big names in comedy like Andrew Schulz, Mark Normand, Sean Patton, Jeff Foxworthy, and many more! He's also self-produced his own comedy special and set up his own road tour. Through Hot Breath, he's building a global community of comics helping each other write jokes and improve their craft. 

I'm inspired by Joel's attitude of taking initiative in his career and not waiting for success to find him. His philosophy is something I share, and one that resonates with Buddhist and Stoic teachings: "Focus on what you can control". This is great advice not just for comedy and the arts, but for all aspects of life.

Enjoy!

Guest Links

Joel's Website

Hot Breath Facebook Group

Hot Breath Youtube Channel