A story of invention, parties and hurt masculine pride.

Thank you to Tamanna for the initial story research.

About The Origin of Things

The Origin of Things is a weekly short-format podcast run by Deepak Gopalakrishnan aka Chuck.

Each episode deals with the origin of a popular brand, but with the name of the brand (and often, category) revealed only at the end - hence adding a bit of drama, keeping the listener guessing.

If you like TOOT, please rate it on your podcast app of choice, or share it with a friend.

Say hello to Chuck on Instagram, Twitter or email 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A story of needles, saddles and manufacturing.

About The Origin of Things

The Origin of Things is a weekly short-format podcast run by Deepak Gopalakrishnan aka Chuck.

Each episode deals with the origin of a popular brand, but with the name of the brand (and often, category) revealed only at the end - hence adding a bit of drama, keeping the listener guessing.

If you like TOOT, please rate it on your podcast app of choice, or share it with a friend.

Say hello to Chuck on Instagram, Twitter or email 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A story about a thesis, the army and pain.

About The Origin of Things

The Origin of Things is a weekly short-format podcast run by Deepak Gopalakrishnan aka Chuck.

Each episode deals with the origin of a popular brand, but with the name of the brand (and often, category) revealed only at the end - hence adding a bit of drama, keeping the listener guessing.

If you like TOOT, please rate it on your podcast app of choice, or share it with a friend.

Say hello to Chuck on Instagram, Twitter or email 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A story about an immigrant, some policemen, and chickens.

Thank you to Tamanna for the initial research for this story.

About The Origin of Things

The Origin of Things is a weekly short-format podcast run by Deepak Gopalakrishnan aka Chuck.

Each episode deals with the origin of a popular brand, but with the name of the brand (and often, category) revealed only at the end - hence adding a bit of drama, keeping the listener guessing.

If you like TOOT, please rate it on your podcast app of choice, or share it with a friend.

Say hello to Chuck on Instagram, Twitter or email 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A story of a radio station, a magazine, and tennis.

The Origin Of Things is back! Thank you to everyone who wrote in to me, asking when I would be re-starting this. I hope you enjoy the new season. This is one of the five new episodes that I did a live show out of, on May 30.

Say hello, I would love to know what you think!
instagram.com/chuckofalltrades
twitter.com/chuck_gopal

The Origin of Things (TOOT to friends) is a short-format podcast where you host, Deepak Gopalakrishnan (Chuck to friends) talks about the origin stories of various brands. It's a dramatized 5-7 minute story of how some of today's biggest and most beloved brands came about. The fun though, happens because Chuck reveals the name of the brand only at the end - leaving it to you to try and guess what he's talking about! Explore how, for example, one of India's biggest tragedies is connected to one of its most beloved drinks, or how a murderer was responsible for one of today's most enduring taglines. It's all there in The Origin of Things!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of a bartender, an artist and people who changed their lives.

The Origin Of Things is back! Thank you to everyone who wrote in to me, asking when I would be re-starting this. I hope you enjoy the new season. This is one of the five new episodes that I did a live show out of, on May 30.

Say hello, I would love to know what you think!
instagram.com/chuckofalltrades
twitter.com/chuck_gopal

The Origin of Things (TOOT to friends) is a short-format podcast where you host, Deepak Gopalakrishnan (Chuck to friends) talks about the origin stories of various brands. It's a dramatized 5-7 minute story of how some of today's biggest and most beloved brands came about. The fun though, happens because Chuck reveals the name of the brand only at the end - leaving it to you to try and guess what he's talking about! Explore how, for example, one of India's biggest tragedies is connected to one of its most beloved drinks, or how a murderer was responsible for one of today's most enduring taglines. It's all there in The Origin of Things!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A story of mergers, a cheap substitute, and world domination.

The Origin Of Things is back! Thank you to everyone who wrote in to me, asking when I would be re-starting this. I hope you enjoy the new season. This is one of the five new episodes that I did a live show out of, on May 30.

Say hello, I would love to know what you think!
https://instagram.com/chuckofalltrades
https://twitter.com/chuck_gopal

The Origin of Things (TOOT to friends) is a short-format podcast where you host, Deepak Gopalakrishnan (Chuck to friends) talks about the origin stories of various brands. It's a dramatized 5-7 minute story of how some of today's biggest and most beloved brands came about. The fun though, happens because Chuck reveals the name of the brand only at the end - leaving it to you to try and guess what he's talking about! Explore how, for example, one of India's biggest tragedies is connected to one of its most beloved drinks, or how a murderer was responsible for one of today's most enduring taglines. It's all there in The Origin of Things!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A story of really small things, scale and ubiquity.

The Origin Of Things is back! Thank you to everyone who wrote in to me, asking when I would be re-starting this. I hope you enjoy the new season. This is one of the five new episodes that I did a live show out of, on May 30.

Say hello, I would love to know what you think!
instagram.com/chuckofalltrades
twitter.com/chuck_gopal

The Origin of Things (TOOT to friends) is a short-format podcast where you host, Deepak Gopalakrishnan (Chuck to friends) talks about the origin stories of various brands. It's a dramatized 5-7 minute story of how some of today's biggest and most beloved brands came about. The fun though, happens because Chuck reveals the name of the brand only at the end - leaving it to you to try and guess what he's talking about! Explore how, for example, one of India's biggest tragedies is connected to one of its most beloved drinks, or how a murderer was responsible for one of today's most enduring taglines. It's all there in The Origin of Things!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A story of company loyalty, trade blockade and leftovers.

The Origin Of Things is back! Thank you to everyone who wrote in to me, asking when I would be re-starting this. I hope you enjoy the new season. This is one of the five new episodes that I did a live show out of, on May 30.

Say hello, I would love to know what you think!
instagram.com/chuckofalltrades
twitter.com/chuck_gopal

The Origin of Things (TOOT to friends) is a short-format podcast where you host, Deepak Gopalakrishnan (Chuck to friends) talks about the origin stories of various brands. It's a dramatized 5-7 minute story of how some of today's biggest and most beloved brands came about. The fun though, happens because Chuck reveals the name of the brand only at the end - leaving it to you to try and guess what he's talking about! Explore how, for example, one of India's biggest tragedies is connected to one of its most beloved drinks, or how a murderer was responsible for one of today's most enduring taglines. It's all there in The Origin of Things!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.