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My name is Abhay Dandekar and I share conversations with talented and interesting individuals linked to the global Indian and South Asian community. It’s informal and informative, adding insights and ... more
FAQs about TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'm DOING:How many episodes does TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'm DOING have?The podcast currently has 278 episodes available.
May 04, 2022Sabaa Tahir...on her new book "ALL MY RAGE", on "relaxed fit" racism, and on the soundtrack of her own personal experiences.Best selling young adult author, Sabaa Tahir, joins Abhay for a conversation about her newest book "ALL MY RAGE" and about her personal experiences manifesting through her writing. Music and socks were both discussed!...more30minPlay
May 04, 2022Joseph Patel...on winning an Oscar for "Summer of Soul", and on his ongoing work as a writer, director, and producer.Abhay is joined by 2022 Oscar winner, Joseph Patel. They chatted about his film "Summer of Soul" and about his ongoing journey as a writer, director, and producer....more30minPlay
April 20, 2022Lilly Singh... on her book 'BE A TRIANGLE', on nurturing endurance as an artist, and on building foundationsAbhay is joined by the superb entertainer, actress, and author, Lilly Singh, as they chatted about her book "Be a Triangle", about the privilege of having fun, and about advancing equity for women. Fun Fact: combined, Abhay and Lilly have over 40 million social media followers!...more1h 3minPlay
April 06, 2022Zakir Hussain...on the reverence of being a tabla artist, musical conversations, and dreaming of tabla beatsAbhay is joined by the world renowned tabla virtuoso, Ustad Zakir Hussain. They chatted about reverence in art, the evolving arc of practice and 'riyaaz', and remembering his first public performance!...more58minPlay
March 23, 2022M R Rangaswami...on INDIASPORA, on building networks for the global Indian community, and on cultivating a spirit of giving.Abhay was joined for a conversation with M R Rangaswami, angel investor, entrepreneur, and the founder of INDIASPORA. They talked about the pathway to developing networks, about the balancing act facing many global Indians, and on the challenges and optimism of 2022 for the Indian diaspora....more30minPlay
March 23, 2022Suchi Reddy...on reverence and nostalgia in architecture and design, on knowing when a project is done, and on being a "serene-ist"Abhay is joined by award-winning artist, designer, and architect Suchi Reddy. They chatted about her heritage showing up in her work, about working with Ai Weiwei, and about the importance of trust in her work....more31minPlay
March 16, 2022ABHANGA REPOST...on their folk fusion expression of a Marathi tradition, and on removing barrier through their musicAbhay was joined for a conversation with the members of the contemporary folk fusion band, ABHANGA REPOST. They chatted about how they chose the traditional expression of Marathi saints as a vehicle for their artistic and musical communication....more30minPlay
March 16, 2022Dr. Dave Chokshi...on leading NYC through a pandemic and reflecting on lessons he learned along the way.Abhay is joined by Dr. Dave Chokshi, the 43rd Commissioner of New York City's Department of Health and Mental Hygeine. They talked about personal and professional resilience, about how his values helped steer him forward, and about his advice for the next incoming commissioner....more31minPlay
March 09, 2022Meera Deo...on her journey into legal academia and scholarship, on 'race x gender', and on why the term BiPOC fails us.Legal scholar and law professor Meera Deo joined Abhay for a conversation about her pathway to legal scholarship on race and gender. They talked about Long Beach, parenting, and the benefits of a sociology PhD!...more30minPlay
March 09, 2022Priya Desai...on sports as a connector and mirror of who we are, and on asking deeper questions about race, politics, and culture as they intersect with sports.Abhay is joined by Priya Desai, a journalist and producer working at the intersection of sports, race, politics, and culture. To both their dismay and delight, there was no cussing involved....for now. Priya is a producer on 'Game Theory with Bomani Jones' on HBO and formerly was a correspondent with Sports Illustrated....more31minPlay
FAQs about TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'm DOING:How many episodes does TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'm DOING have?The podcast currently has 278 episodes available.