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Powered By EPIC ON. Add one part news, one part bad jokes, one part Wikipedia research, one part cult references from spending too much time on the internet, one part Wodehouse quotes, and one part quality puns, and you get Simblified.A weekly podcast to help you appear smarter, to an audience that knows no less Your four hosts Chuck, Naren, Srikeit and Tony attempt to deconstruct topics with humour conditions apply. Fans of the show have described it as fun conversations with relatable folks, irreverent humour, the funniest thing to come out of Malad West and if I give you a good review will you please let me go. Started in 2016 as a creative outlet, Simblified now has over 200 episodes, including some live ones, and some with guests who are much smarter than the hosts. Welcome to the world of SimblifiedYou can contact the hosts on:Chuck: twitter.com/chuckgopal / instagram.com/chuckofalltradesNaren: twitter.com/shenoyn / instagram.com/shenoynvTony: twitter.com/notytony / instagram.com/notytonySrikeit: twitter.com/srikeit / instagram.com/srikeit

  • Ep. 01: Kiss My Tsipras
    22 min 12 sec

    The historic episode one of Simblified Arguably the greatest podcast to come out of Malad West. In this episode, Naren and Chuck discuss, primarily, the Greek crisis and what it really means, if anything at all. Apart from that, we also talk about...

  • Ep. 02: Professional Enthusiasm
    15 min 35 sec

    In the first ever second episode of Simblified, we look at tiny Pluto, how Iran has been a good boy waiting for the US Santa to bring the Christmas presents of eased sanctions, and of course, the axing of two big teams from Indias largest cricket...

  • Ep. 03: Only 18 Plus
    18 min 36 sec

    And were back after a little hiatus This week we look at why we think Putin deserves the Nobel, how Raghuram Rajans trolling the FinMin and most importantly, an Irish drinking song about the porn ban.

  • Ep. 04: Of Stock Market and Lollipops
    26 min 18 sec

    After an indecently long break, were back with a decently long episode. Today, we talk about various issues including: 1. Something thats embarrassed Mallus more than Sreesanth 2. One Rank One Pension 3. Explaining the stock market crash with...

  • Ep. 05: Merry Christmas!
    17 min 23 sec

    After an unnecessarily long hiatus, Goregaons greatest podcast is back \m/ We try to look at the economics behind Christmas, including a couple of very interesting economic indices its possible, make a very bad joke involving Oasis, talk of...

  • Ep. 06: What the Fed?!
    13 min 35 sec

    Happy new year So this first episode is not actually a full episode per se. It features some extra material we recorded last time. Nevertheless, its fairly entertaining as Naren shows off his new selfie stick thankfully, this is not an innuendo...

  • Ep. 07: Getting on the gravy(tational waves) train
    50 min 34 sec

    Simblified is back, after being able to con one of Indias largest podcast networks Indus Vox Mediainto signing us on So look forward to the same nonsense but with improved frequency apologies and better audio quality Wooo This week, we look at...

  • Ep. 08: Bits about BitCoin
    35 min 18 sec

    Just what on earth is this cryptocurrency thing that everyone is talking about Should I care Will my sabjiwala ask me to pay him in virtual currencies Chuck and Naren explore what this technology is. Also, we look at the biggest ecommerce day in...

  • Ep. 09: A profound look at the budget
    37 min 9 sec

    So what was this budget thing all about Dont worry, we have no clue either But that wont stop us from recording a podcast about it. So join us as we attempt to read behind what Arun Jaitley had to offer last Monday. Also, we look at Leap Year Day...

  • Ep. 10: How to react to Facebook Reactions?
    31 min 45 sec

    Do you like this You can now also wow this, sad this and angry this. Be prepared as social media misunderstandings could take an astronomical leap thanks to the social networks newest buttons. We look at them, and the impact of FB on emotions. We...

  • Ep. 11: Resolving resolutions and mega-ing about pixels
    41 min 26 sec

    Ever been confused about how many pixels you actually need Do megapixels matter OF COURSE THEY DO but probably not as much as you thought. Today, we look at these complicated terms and importantly, how you as a buyer needs to look out for them. Oh,...

  • Ep. 12: Adhaar ke aage jeet hai
    29 min 9 sec

    Recently, there was a bit of brouhaha in the Parliament about something called the Aadhar Bill. What is it Why is it important How many jam puns can you make in a minute Chuck and Naren, your messiahs of deconstructing the world around you, are...

  • Ep. 13: We get all Hyperloopy!
    30 min 14 sec

    Is the future of urban transport going to be revolutionized Elon Musk that man again hopes so, with his concept Hyperloop. You might be wondering what this is all about, so let Chuck and Naren decode the whole damn thing for you, as you sit in...

  • Ep. 14: Decoding the Vipassana with Harshal Modi
    28 min 58 sec

    Eeee, we have our first guest :D Good friend Harshal Modi grondmaster has been involved with the Vipassana movement for a long time and joins us to shed some light on it. You know that big golden thing peeking out at you from the general direction...

  • Ep. 15: Panning Panama
    39 min 26 sec

    Last week, much furore happened since the whos who of the world were named in something called the Panama Papers. Much outrage followed, without too many people understanding what exactly was happening. So we try and break that down for you, along...

  • Ep. 16: NNPOCIYETR
    32 min 54 sec

    Yes, this is about encryption. Recently your Whatsapp went all were secure, yo but what does this actually mean What does encryption mean Will this lead to fewer bits of rubbish on my family group Will your wife be able to access your browser...

  • Ep. 17: We're scheduled to talk about reservations (heh!)
    31 min 16 sec

    We touch upon the touchy topic of reservations how they came to be about, are they still relevant today, and importantly whether theyve worked. In addition, we look at the current craze sweeping the nation. No, not IPL thankfully but mangoes....

  • Ep. 18: About headphones and entrepreneurship with Raghav Somani
    40 min 25 sec

    A niche store for selling just headphones and earphones One thats successful Without all that VC funding nonsense You kiddin me Well, thats what Raghav Somani of HeadphoneZone has managed to pull off. An 8th generation entrepreneur , he...

  • Ep. 19: With @MohanK. Holy wow, we have a PhD in Mathematics on the show!
    37 min 46 sec

    This week, we have a very unique guest on the show one of our closest friends Mohan Krishnamoorthy mohank. Hes a get this PhD in mathematics. No no no Dont turn off the episode just yet. Hes a ton of fun and sheds light into what he...

  • Ep. 20: AI-la... It's artificial intelligence!
    42 min 25 sec

    So what exactly is AI Our ticket to a glorious decadent future, or are we just going to be ruled by a bunch of mad robots Join Chuck and Naren as they explore this science which isnt as new as you might think it to be. We look at the technology, a...

  • Ep. 21: The convoluted process that is the US Elections
    34 min 20 sec

    How did a misogynistic, xenophobic, badatbusiness, loudmouth get to be the presidential candidate of a party that once had Abe Lincoln, we hear you ask Well, the US Elections have a way of confounding us starting with the process itself. Which...

  • Ep. 22: River linking and such contentious issues
    22 min 43 sec

    What exactly is river linking Is it the solution to all our problems Is it a terribad idea Is it just something the Congress and BJP plays table tennis with Who knows Well we do sort of and you can, too Listen to Naren expound on what the...

  • Ep. 23: A left-handed podcast
    39 min 48 sec

    Southpaws are fascinating Chuck does a bit of reading up about the cool 10 of our population and brings out myths, facts, stigmas and more. Along with that are the usual smatterings of poor jokes and Yes Minister references. If youre a lefty,...

  • Ep. 24: Simblified Shorties
    17 min 6 sec

    Introducing our new format: The same nonsense, but less of it almost. Every alternate week, we do a smaller episode, answering one question. This week, we see why electronics are to be switched off on takeoff and landing. Dont lie, youve kept your...

  • Ep. 25: All you need(ed) to know about the Brexit
    34 min 56 sec

    Of course, by the time you hear this podcast, all the brouhaha around the Brexit is done, and all the jokes have been made. But in case you dont know what the whole damn thing is then welcome to our show. We take you through why some people want to...

  • Ep. 26: Simblified Shorties: Armpit
    11 min 11 sec

    All you ever wanted to know about armpit hair but were too afraid to ask.

  • Ep. 27: Everything about RJing : With Mae Thomas!
    41 min 10 sec

    This week, the Simblified boys talk to the effervescent Mae Thomas and were not just using nice adjectives because shes our creative director about RJing and her many experiences during it. Its a damn fun chat, so if youre interested in knowing...

  • Ep. 28: A taxing episode that's good(s and services)
    31 min 41 sec

    Youve been hearing a lot about the GST in the last few weeks, and have made attempts to know what it means. At best, you hope it wont inflate your craft pizza bill up. Good news Narens read up and lets you know what to expect. A fun episode ...

  • Ep. 29: Simblified Shorties : What on earth are those geeky new glasses?!
    14 min 36 sec

    Chuck got these new glasses that cancels out blue light. Why, you ask Well its better for the eyes, apparently. He tells you all about them and makes several unnecessary poor jokes in the bargain.

  • Ep. 30: Discussing advertising and entrepreneurship with Shormishta!
    39 min 49 sec

    Want to know all about advertising, and a bit of how to start a business Youve come to the right place. Director of Flying Cursor, the effervescent Shormishta Mukherjee, tells us all about her journey and what digital marketing is about. She also...

  • Ep. 31: Chatting up the Craft Brewsters: Ansh and Shailly
    49 min 12 sec

    If, like Chuck and Naren, you like your tipple you will love this episode. Oh, were not talking massmanufactured swill here were talking about craft beer the most glorious liquid to come on planet Earth since water. Ansh Seth from Brewbot...

  • Simblified #32: Why do we get drunk?
    10 min 19 sec

    Come on, weve all had that unfortunate moment of realisation when weve had a bit too much tipple. Perfect vocabulary and punctuation descends into something quite desultory, and you would never even use a word like desultory. Anyway, Chuck decided...

  • Ep. 33: Simblifying the Olympics - Part 1
    22 min 9 sec

    The worlds biggest sporting extravaganza has just ended sorry cricket fans, were not talking about the IPL. Its the quadrennial showcase of athletic talent from around the world in events we didnt know existed till two weeks ago the Olympics....

  • Ep. 34: Why is India so bad at the Olympics?
    14 min 58 sec

    Its been another disappointing outing for India in the Olympics : Given the size of the contingent and heck, the size of the country and hype... It was a bummer. But this isnt a new story This happens every four years. Can things change by Tokyo...

  • Ep. 35: Simblifying the Olympics - Part 2
    38 min 48 sec

    A couple of weeks ago, we started Simblifying the Olympics for you we spoke about the ancient games. This week we take things a notch up and talk more about the modern era, and which countries do well. What do you mean, late Were 4 years early...

  • Ep. 36: Simblified: Can Potatoes Possibly be Poisonous?
    12 min 22 sec

    Its one of the commonest foods around. The humble potato has, in the brief four centuries since it was introduced into the western world from South America, firmly occupied a prominent position is virtually every cuisine from Chinese to Indian to...

  • Ep. 37: A Conversation with the Iron Men
    48 min 20 sec

    Whats the most youve worked out in a day Whatever the answer, it doesnt matter these folks have done more. Imagine swimming the minor matter of 3 km, then cycling 180 km, then running 42 km. A little more than a stroll to buy vegetables, youll...

  • Ep. 38: Writers Of/On Substance
    16 min 44 sec

    Artists have always been a troubled lot and many have turned to drugs or alcohol to douse the same flame that fanned their art. Writers are no different. You might not believe it, exposed as you are to people who produce entire articles out of a tweet...

  • Ep. 39: A Very Explosive Episode
    31 min 2 sec

    Recently, a certain phone company has been in the news for the wrong reasons their products are literally setting the market on fire. So why is this happening Whats the science behind batteries Is is possible to make puns even for a serious issue...

  • Ep. 40: Chips to Kill for (no, really)
    13 min 29 sec

    In this months episode of notfromFakingNews, US prisoners fall in love with injail chips so much theyre willing to risk reincarceration for a bite. What are these chips Where can you get them Why are chips so goddamn tasty evil...

  • Ep. 41: The comedy show that is BCCI vs Lodha
    27 min 10 sec

    Few standup shows in the country have matched up to the hilarity provided by the BCCI vs Justice Lodha Committee. Some of the courts official statements will make you not just guffaw but have renewed faith in the judiciary. Naren and Chuck bring you...

  • Ep. 42: The Chemistry Nobel Demystified
    37 min 26 sec

    Ever woken up in a cold sweat in the middle of the night because you suddenly realized you knew nothing about the 2016 Nobel Chemistry prize Well, us neither. But we have ICTs Dr. Dalvi on the episode who helps simblify the fascinating topic of...

  • Ep. 43: Comedy of the year: US Elections
    25 min 11 sec

    Its been a morose year, what with terrorist attacks and beloved personalities conking off. Good thing then, that weve been treated to the longest running display of two elderly folk squabbling like theyre claiming rights to a swing in a kids park....

  • Ep. 44: The Wiki Quickie
    39 min 11 sec

    If theres one website that all MBA and Engineering college hostelites are indebted... OK, let us rephrase that, one which is legally allowed to be seen by college authorities its Wikipedia. Probably the most valuable website ever, and a collection...

  • Ep. 45: Behind the NH7 Weekender: A chat with Vijay Nair
    34 min 38 sec

    For seven years, music fans across the country have been looking forward to the Bacardi NH7 Weekender. This is more than a music festival, its come to become a movement and celebration of all types of music, and has become bigger yearonyear From a...

  • Ep. 46: When pigs, er, cars fly!
    33 min 19 sec

    Stuck at Western Express Highway or Silk Board junction Wishing there was a better way to commute Well, thanks to Uber, that might just happen The app most commonly known for the gig economy and making startup news has recently released a massive...

  • Ep. 47: Simblifying the year 2016, Part 1
    51 min 38 sec

    Now that was a fairly horrible year, wasnt it From all those folks dying, to a wackjob becoming president of the Philippines oh, and another one of the US, to the fact that the Kya Kool Hai Kum franchise is still going strong. But hey, there have...

  • Ep. 48: Simblifying the Year, Part 2
    39 min 58 sec

    Happy new year and all that What better way to ditch the annus horriblis of 2016 by recapping it with plenty of poor jokes Join Chuck, Naren and Srikeit as we look at what happened in the second part of the year, including demonitisation, Rio...

  • Ep. 49: A CESspool of Gadgets and Nonsense
    32 min 40 sec

    https://goo.gl/7P7UecThis week, Chuck and Srikeit minus Naren talk about the Consumer Electronics Show and what shiny new gadgets have graced us. Will LGs new OLED TV be the way forward What on earth will an IOTconnected dustbin do Will Chuck do...

  • Ep. 50: Bud-Jaitley Speaking
    43 min 18 sec

    This week, in a special Chuckfree Simblified we demystify the process of the bureaucratic behemoth, that is the Union Budget of India. From the impact or lack of it of this years budget, we meander into the bylanes of Indias budgetary history...

  • Ep. 51: Solar, so good
    39 min 6 sec

    In this episode, our trinity of babblers talk about solar energy in the light hehe of Tesla announcing the Gigafactory will be powered by the sun. Whats a Tesla Whats a gigafactory Whats a sun Dont worry we answer it all. And sorry Chuck...

  • Ep. 52: ISRO, Ro, Ro, Your Boat, Gently up to Space...
    54 min 41 sec

    Our space agency has given us lots to be proud about recently ISROs stupendous achievement of launching 100 satellites is remarkable, and has brought old stats involving auto rickshaw fares and a certain cartoon back into the limelight. Join the...

  • Ep. 53: Grubs Can Be Grub
    20 min 11 sec

    The podders get together this time for a culinary special. But put away your MasterChef fantasies, this is about gourmet bugs. Enter the fascinatingly terrifying world of entomophagy the practice of using insects as food. Listen in to learn about...

  • Ep. 54: DRS Who?
    36 min 49 sec

    Celebrating the Indian cricket teams recent PETA approved spanking of the Kangaroos in the test series, we get together to Simblify the new and controversial tech innovation in cricket the uDRS or Umpire Decision Review System. Chuck...

  • Ep. 55: Done DNA Done
    26 min 24 sec

    On this episode, our troika of Wikipilfering stalwarts explains something that is inherent in all of us. No, not that sense of despair about Mondays, but our genetic code, DNA We unravel what this thing that you forgot after 8th standard biology...

  • Ep. 56: It's Your F8 Only!
    41 min 13 sec

    Ah, Facebook our constant companion during early morning sojourns to the loo. Our rabbithole of useless links we didnt know we wanted to read. And of course, that place which makes it convenient to stalk office colleagues and your ex. But hey,...

  • Ep. 57: How Ad Films Work: A Chat with Dharam Valia
    52 min 54 sec

    While the film world has lights, camera, action... The advertising world has brief, PPT, ad roughly. Some ads are better than others. Some of them are so well shot that you might actually stop in wonder and think how they were made you know, a lot...

  • Ep. 58: Market Research Can Be Fun: A chat with Utsav Mamoria
    41 min 54 sec

    While market research sounds vanilla and a career that not too many starryeyed 3 year olds might have, its one heck of a fascinating subject. Look around you everything is the result of some sort of research. From the colour of clothes you wear,...

  • Ep. 59: I/O! Ayayyo!
    51 min 6 sec

    Google had their annual developer conference recently and there were quite a few fun things that went down. Theyre going to start printing photo books. Theyre going to have a version of Android for lowend devices that doesnt suck. Theyre going to...

  • Ep. 60: The Science of WhatsApp Fakeology
    33 min 30 sec

    Have you ever wondered what makes perfectly sane people forward messages which claim that cows exhale oxygen Have you observed how the canniest people seem to relish sending you messages of spectacular inanity Well, youre in good company because...

  • Ep. 61: Corbyn May be PM
    34 min 8 sec

    We know that American politics may be a lot more fun with the Trumpocalypse happening but that doesnt mean we forget about the original white oppressors the British. The podders get together for a British election special. We talk about Theresa...

  • Ep. 62: Yes, President
    27 min 27 sec

    Did you know the President of India has a function other than being the answer to a GK question for 4th standard schoolkids In this episode, Chuck and Naren look at what the President of India actually does, and how he / she gets picked for the job....

  • Ep. 63: Are you bored?
    21 min 16 sec

    Are you bored hopefully not after listening to this show Well, theres science for that. In this random episode which has nothing to do with global happenings, Chuck and Naren explore the psychology of being bored and why a little bit of that is...

  • Ep. 64: A Chat with Girish, the Guy Behind Your Favourite AIB Sketches
    25 min 44 sec

    Over the last few years, the quality of AIBs video production and writing has gone through the roof although, YouTube comments superstars will lead you to think otherwise. And that is in no small part thanks to one of their head writers, Girish...

  • Ep. 65: Simblifying Solar Eclipses
    23 min 49 sec

    Recently, a certain someone looked up at the solar eclipse when that was literally the only thing he was told not to. We wouldnt normally worry, except this certain someone has access to nukes. But lets move away from such apocalyptic gloom and look...

  • Ep. 66: A Full House with Poker Maven, Peter Abraham
    29 min 7 sec

    There are two kinds of people those whore nuts about poker and those who have no clue what it is. Were proud to announce that all three cohosts of Simblified have absolutely no idea what it is hence marking one of the two points of our common...

  • Ep. 67: Everything You Wanted to Know About Berklee School of Music but Didn't Know Whom to Ask
    36 min 29 sec

    This week, we have a guest on the show and Simblified listener Ashvala Vinay , who recently graduated from the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston. He tells us what the school is all about, what type of courses happen there, what the...

  • Ep. 68: Living Cities
    32 min

    On this episode of Simblified, Naren and Srikeit minus an absconding Chuck talk about cities. The ecosystems that develop within our cities, how city planning may actually be detrimental and what the cost of free parking really is. Plus the usual...

  • Ep. 69: The World is (North) Korea-lly screwed!
    26 min

    We discuss the the crazy dictatorship that is North Korea, home to the Little Rocketman that could and a whole bunch of bizarre and scary laws. We delve into why Korea got this way, whats their beef with the US and why theyre treating...

  • Ep. 70:Exploring LIGO Land (And Gravitational Waves) with @SandyGrains
    35 min 6 sec

    Suddenly, everyone seems excited about gravitational waves. Wait, wasnt this a fad a couple of years ago Well, yes, but some more stuff has happened which warrants a relook. GWaves could fundamentally change the way we look at the universe. Or...

  • Ep. 45: Rebroadcast: A Chat About NH7 Weekender with OML's Vijay Nair
    34 min 39 sec

    With the countrys most anticipated music festival coming up in a couple of weeks Dec 810, we thought now would be the perfect time to rebroadcast an episode we did this time last year: An interview with Vijay Nair of OML Entertainment, the...

  • Ep. 71: What goes behind Mood Indigo?
    48 min 32 sec

    Every year, thousands... Lakhs, actually, of people look forward to IIT Bombays annual cultural festival in December, Mood Indigo. Its a massive show that sees engineering students and then some from all over briefly forgetting Fermat and Mass...

  • Ep. 72: Being Happy (no really)
    48 min 46 sec

    Weve finally asked it what makes us happy Turns out its not a new Iron Maiden album, a Liverpool victory or favourable GST rates respectively for hosts, but just a bunch of chemicals. Thats right, everything that we think makes us happy boils...

  • Ep. 73: A look back at 2017, Part 1: What's left when the world went right (and how India's doing)
    34 min 24 sec

    Happy new year folks Before you leap into the chasm that is 2018, we have have a Simblified reminder trilogy of the WTF that was 2017. Join Chuck and Srikeit as we revisit the opening third of 2017 which included Trumps inauguration, Serena...

  • Ep. 74: A look back at 2017 Part 2: Of Covfefes and Cows
    49 min 41 sec

    In 2017, palmistry became a legit thing in India, because one could tell how smart you were by checking how far your face was implanted into your face. Yeah, it wasnt a particularly pleasant 2017 if you were: 1. In India 2. Were not dispossessed to...

  • Ep. 75: A look back at 2017 - Part 3: A.I, #metoo and Climate Change
    41 min 52 sec

    Like Lord of the Rings The Matrix, all good things must come to an ending in their third part. So we end our depressing trilogy of the 2017 rewind with a look at how artificial intelligence made some interesting leaps over the year. Then, we...

  • Ep. 76: A CES-spool of Gadgets, Technology and Needless IOT Things
    43 min 32 sec

    Ah, Consumer Electronics Show. The annual excuse for tech companies to create new products we didnt know we needed, and to put semiconductors into places they really dont need to be. Join Chuck and Naren as they talk about what went down at the...

  • Ep. 77: The Tea Totaller: Ajit Bhaskar tells us all about being a 'Tea scientist'
    36 min 4 sec

    What happens when three Pun lovers who run a podcast meet their spiritual Punning guru Thats right, a conversation on how to make tea. Ajit Bhaskar, whose puns on Twitter ajitbhaskar resulted in him being honoured with a unit the worst...

  • Ep. 78: The Russian Moscow-rade that was the US Elections!
    50 min 11 sec

    Even if you havent been following global politics in the last couple of years, you will know two things: 1. Trump is president yes, sorry, that was not a bad dream 2. Russia poked its nose in the elections This week, the intrepid hosts of your...

  • Ep. 79: Yawn. How interesting!
    12 min 34 sec

    tis the return of Simblified Shorties where we look to answer a random question in around 10 minutes. yay, more Simblified This week: There is more to that universally accepted expression of boredom, yawning, than meets the eye or mouth. Join...

  • Ep. 80: Simblifying the Indian Comedy Scene: With Daniel Fernandes & Abish Mathew
    1 hr 11 min 22 sec

    From a niche art form struggling to fill seats a few years ago, to now, where everyone whos heard of George Carlin rushes to open mics. Its been one heck of a journey for Indian comedy. The guys at Simblified speak to two veterans from the scene:...

  • Ep. 81: On the matter of Tamatar (juice)
    7 min 29 sec

    There are many things synonymous with air travel long security checks, the wonder of flight, praying you dont get a baby next to you, and of course tomato juice. Well bet you havent even seen tomato juice outside of a flight. The drink is very...

  • Ep. 25: Rebroadcast: All you need(ed) to know about the Brexit
    34 min 54 sec

    This week, Brexit finally looked like it would happen. This comes after a couple of years of it being the sitcom of global politics aided by BamBam lookalike Boris Johnson John Olivers words, not ours. So we thought wed rebroadcast an old...