Know Time

In celebration of a landmark 50th episode of Know Time, I’m launching a five-part series where I look back on some of the best ideas, concepts and most powerful stories from all the conversations to date.

Reflecting on the journey so far is something I’ve been terrible at, in my personal life and beyond, so there’s no better way to start this routine and mark this milestone!

SUPPORT:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime

Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/support

CONNECT:

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Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/

Blog: www.sadisticshalpy.com

Host & Producer: Shalaj Lawania

TIMELINE:

0:00 Introduction

4:07 New York vs. Dubai: Which Is Better?

8:33 Acting Masterclass: Conscious vs. Subconscious

15:05 What Will Music Sound Like In 50 Years?

20:44 Did God Create The Universe?

32:03 We Never Learnt To Appreciate Our Syrian Heritage

37:14 Do People Deserve To Be Famous?

44:08 Keep Kids Away From Smartphones

51:56 The Meaning Of Life

52:22 Depression Made Me A Better Actor

56:10 Is India Still The Real Home For Gulf Indian Immigrants?

#knowtime

In celebration of a landmark 50th episode of Know Time, I’m launching a five-part series where I look back on some of the best ideas, concepts and most powerful stories from all the conversations to date.

Reflecting on the journey so far is something I’ve been terrible at, in my personal life and beyond, so there’s no better way to start this routine and mark this milestone!

SUPPORT:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime

Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/support

CONNECT:

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/

Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetofly

Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawania

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetofly

Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/

Blog: www.sadisticshalpy.com

Host & Producer: Shalaj Lawania

TIMELINE

0:00 Introduction

3:04 Is Radio An Artform?

9:28 Who Killed The Dinosaurs?

17:02 How To Become Good At Selling?

22:51 Architecture Case Study: Why Did Dubai Build The Burj Khalifa?

27:53 What Is Design Fiction?

32:03 Women Shouldn’t Feel Invisible At The Age Of 50

36:49 What Is Vipassana Meditation?

44:20 What Is Kundalini?

49:24 Iraq Was A Home That Was Snatched Away From Me

57:17 Roshan Abbas Masterclass: Storytelling

#knowtime

In celebration of a landmark 50th episode of Know Time, I’m launching a five-part series where I look back on some of the best ideas, concepts and most powerful stories from all the conversations to date.

Reflecting on the journey so far is something I’ve been terrible at, in my personal life and beyond, so there’s no better way to start this routine and mark this milestone!

SUPPORT:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime

Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/support

CONNECT:

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/

Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetofly

Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawania

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetofly

Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/

Blog: www.sadisticshalpy.com

Host & Producer: Shalaj Lawania

TIMELINE:

0:00 Introduction

4:00 The Lost Identity Of Indian Expats In Middle East

8:08 I Felt At Home At Burning Man

14:35 My Comedy Is Inspired By A Ghost In My House

22:01 Jiu Jitsu & Wrestling Are The Most Dominant Fighting Styles

26:45 Useful Thought Experiments For Every Entrepreneur

34:37 How Do Our Names Affect The Impression We Make?

40:47 Nidhi Plays A Rapid Fire Round

51:24 The Power Of Hypnotherapy

55:01 What Makes Professional Athletes Different?

57:00 Nugget Masterclass: Spotting Terrible Tinder Bios

#knowtime

Journal entries of Dubai kid navigating the kingdom of New York in his first year. 

Please do read it, and if you like it, share and comment your thoughts below!

Blog: https://www.sadisticshalpy.com/2022/12/the-lost-kingdom-of-new-york.html

SUPPORT:

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Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/support

PODCAST:

Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGA

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetofly

Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/

Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/

Producer & Host: Shalaj Lawania

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Chapter One

3:06 Chapter Two

6:35 Chapter Three

9:55 Chapter Four

12:11 Chapter Five

13:24 Chapter Six

16:38 Chapter Seven

19:08 Chapter Eight

21:16 Chapter Nine

24:00 Chapter Ten

28:21 Chapter Eleven

29:40 Chapter Twelve

36:41 Chapter Thirteen

44:23 Chapter Fourteen

47:28 Chapter Fifteen

#blog #newyork #story

Classical pianist Kimball Gallagher talks about the purpose of music, how to write music, influence of Chopin, salon culture and the difference between popular classical music styles.  

Kimball: http://kimballgallagher.com/

SUPPORT:

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Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/

Blog: www.sadisticshalpy.com

Host & Producer: Shalaj Lawania

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Introduction

1:15 Does Music Have A Purpose?

6:04 My Piano Is My Diary

9:52 Music As A Mental Framework

11:47 My Music Reflects My Mood

14:22 Links Between Music & Computer Science

19:06 How To Write Classical Music?

28:31 Music Opens Up New Perspectives

31:34 Do You Perform Classical Music For Yourself Or An Audience?

35:47 The Performer vs. The Music vs. The Audience

38:16 Salon Culture

42:00 Role Of The Venue In Performance

46:50 Game: Classical Music Styles

59:52 Baroque vs. Classical vs. Romantic

1:06:44 Lego Interpretation

1:08:43 Positive Influences (Books, Movies, Role Models)

1:12:24 Most Influential Composition In History

1:13:53 Greatest Composers

1:18:03 Legacy1:22:32 Meaning Of Life

#classicalmusic

Retired New York firefighter Niels Jorgensen shares his 9/11 story, the visuals at Ground Zero, dealing with leukemia, god, faith, miracles and the spirit on 9/12.

Tunnels To Towers Foundation: https://t2t.org/

SUPPORT:

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Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/

Blog: www.sadisticshalpy.com

Host & Producer: Shalaj Lawania

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Introduction

1:15 Evil

7:31 Why Do You Want To Protect People?

14:28 Keeping Faith In God After 9/11

24:44 Miracles

36:50 Was 9/11 Completely Preventable?

48:44 What Was It Like At Ground Zero?

52:52 Survivor’s Guilt

1:02:39 Relationship With Family Post 9/11

1:07:30 Do You Regret Working At Ground Zero

1:13:32 Fear Of Death

1:24:54 Legacy

1:30:59 September 12th: The Day After

1:39:27 Message For Future Generations

#september11th

Scott's Pizza Tours and Slice Out Hunger founder Scott Wiener talks about the importance of pizza in New York's history, what pizza tells us about the culture of a city, what makes a good New York City bagel and we also play some fun games!

Scott: https://www.scottspizzatours.com/

Slice Out Hunger: https://sliceouthunger.org/

SUPPORT:

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Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/support

PODCAST:

Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGA

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4

CONNECT:

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetofly

Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/

Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/

Producer & Host: Shalaj Lawania

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Introduction

1:06 Pizza’s Role In New York History

3:55 Which Love Came First: Pizza Or General History?

9:56 Game #1: What Does The Pizza Style Tell Us About The Culture Of That City?

22:39 The Importance Of Pizza Hut & Dominoes

31:35 Can Working Around Pizza Ruin Your Love For It?

37:30 What To Look For In Good Enjoyable Bagel

42:31 Best Places To Eat A Bagel In New York

45:18 Game #2: Game Of Absurd Questions

54:46: Lego Interpretation

56:42 Positive Influences (Books, Movies, Role Models)

59:08 Legacy

1:01:22 Slice Out Hunger & Hunger Relief

1:02:59 Meaning Of Life

#pizza

Hadestown actor Alex Puette talks about getting into Broadway, preparing for a show, getting into theatre, preparing for auditions and the magic of theatre.  

Alex: https://www.alexpuette.com/

SUPPORT:

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CONNECT:

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Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/

Blog: www.sadisticshalpy.com

Host & Producer: Shalaj Lawania

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Introduction

1:27 Power Of Laughter

6:16 Sending A Message Through Comedy

11:57 Game #1: Interesting People On The Streets

16:46 Is Comedy Born Out Of Selfishness?

21:53 Performing Improv

28:30 Good Acting vs. Good Improv

32:01 Regret When An Improv Scene Ends

35:28 Game #2: Improv Masterclass: Creating Characters

52:06 Lego Interpretation

53:21 Greatest Comedians

54:33 Anton Chekhov

56:41 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models)

58:05 Legacy & Meaning Of Life

#broadway

People's Improv Theatre instructor Patrick Darwin Williams talks about the power of humour and comedy, coming up with characters, his process performing improv on stage and plays several fun improv games!

Patrick: https://www.instagram.com/patrickdarwinwilliams/

People's Improv Theatre: https://thepit-nyc.com/

SUPPORT:

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Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetofly

Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/

Blog: www.sadisticshalpy.com

Host & Producer: Shalaj Lawania

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Introduction

1:27 Power Of Laughter

6:16 Sending A Message Through Comedy

11:57 Game #1: Interesting People On The Streets

16:46 Is Comedy Born Out Of Selfishness?

21:53 Performing Improv

28:30 Good Acting vs. Good Improv

32:01 Regret When An Improv Scene Ends

35:28 Game #2: Improv Masterclass: Creating Characters

52:06 Lego Interpretation

53:21 Greatest Comedians

54:33 Anton Chekhov

56:41 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models)

58:05 Legacy & Meaning Of Life

#improv

Professional mogul skiier Olivia Giaccio talks about her journey, mogul skiing, participating at the 2022 Winter Olympics, psychology and her inspirations.

Olivia: https://www.instagram.com/oliviagiaccio/

SUPPORT:

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Blog: www.sadisticshalpy.com

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Introduction

1:16 Feeling At The Top Of The Ski Slope

3:31 Winter Olympics 2022

6:56 Skiing Represents Something Bigger

12:24 Places To Visit In Connecticut & Utah

15:12 Getting Into Mogul Skiing

17:20 Winning A World Cup At A Young Age

21:45 Should Athletes Be Obsessed With Their Sport?

24:35 Links Between Psychology & Skiing

26:53 Skiers Compete With Other Disciplines To Qualify For Olympics

31:09 Favourite Books & Movies

32:18 Hannah Kearney & Heather McPhie

33:25 Greatest Athletes

34:40 Legacy & Meaning Of Life

#skiing