In the first bonus episode of Season 2, Connico President Sri Kumar reflects on the patterns emerging beneath the conversations. Stepping back from individual guest stories, he explores themes of growth, curiosity, and meaning – and why the quieter decisions shape who we become more than any headline.

AJ Jacobs, a four-time New York Times best-selling author, joins Sri Kumar, host and president of Connico, for a conversation about choosing curiosity over certainty and reframing failures as experience rather than defeat.

Nick Ryan, Chief Development Officer for Arora Engineers, joins Sri Kumar, host and president of Connico, for a conversation about people, experience, and the power of connection.

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Listen to the Season 2 trailer to learn more about "The B-Side with Sri," a podcast from Sri Kumar, president of Connico, that's all about the unexpected. The first episode of Season 2 drops January 29.

That's a wrap on Season 1 of "The B-Side With Sri"! Sri takes on the finale solo, recapping the biggest takeaways of our first season. Stay tuned for Season 2, launching on Jan. 15, 2026!

Carrie Shaeffer, VP and director of aviation at Swinerton, joins Sri to talk about how constructs her own joy by facing fears, leaning into strengths and giving back.

Chris McMahon, creative designer and mastermind behind some of the most memorable ads, joins Sri to talk about "making space," literally and metaphorically.

Paul Bowers, founder and publisher of AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT Magazine, joins Sri to talk about finding inspiration in unexpected places, navigating ethical dilemmas in aviation media, and shares how knowing your customer’s customer can change everything.

Rhea Hanrahan, director of aviation environmental & sustainability at HMMH, joins Sri to talk about curiosity and what happens when you stop chasing someone else’s version of success – and start trusting your own.

In this bonus episode, Connico President Sri Kumar steps up to the mic solo for a mid-season reflection on what he’s learning through podcasting – and juggling.