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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 16 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 Lalit Modi ooh, Rahul Yadav yay and Arindam Chaudhari.

  • Ep. 02: Professional Enthusiasm
    15 min 38 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 circus. Warning: A guitar is featured somewhere here.

  • Ep. 03: Only 18 Plus
    18 min 39 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 21 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 confectionary 4. The futility of IndoPak talks.

  • Ep. 05: Merry Christmas!
    17 min 26 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 Chucks misadventure with some very spicy Chicken wings... And we end with a carol dedicated to our judiciary.

  • Ep. 06: What the Fed?!
    13 min 37 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 and redeems himself by explaining to us what the Fed did and whether we should be celebrating.

  • Ep. 07: Getting on the gravy(tational waves) train
    51 min 37 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 a whole host of things, including: Gravitational waves what the heck are they and why should I care Should we be worried about Trump getting a Nobel Peace Prize Takeaways from the CES And, what on earth is the CES Article of the week: How General Motors stole Teslas thunder www.wired.com/2016/01/gmelectri…yboltmarybarra/ A new section where we look at the etymologies behind some words and places aka how to impress your date We hope you enjoy this longer than usual episode. Feedback Ping us on chuckgopal and shenoyn on Twitter. Enjoy

  • Ep. 08: Bits about BitCoin
    36 min 11 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 the world, the word onomatopoeia so beautiful, and the internet of medicine the full article here:techcrunch.com/2016/02/16/thein…hedoctorordered If you like the show or even hate it or have any feedback, ping us on Twitter: chuckgopal and shenoyn

  • Ep. 09: A profound look at the budget
    38 min

    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 and the fascinating company that is Buzzfeed you wont believe what happens next Love us Hate us Either way, hit us up here: chuckgopal and shenoyn

  • Ep. 10: How to react to Facebook Reactions?
    33 min 9 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 also look at a technology which might eventually mean a trip to Jupiter is just a feature films worth of time away, an inescapable PG Wodehouse reference about hangovers inspired by this article:http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2016/02/20/mcdonaldsbigbreakfastn9281486.html and some word origins.

  • Ep. 11: Resolving resolutions and mega-ing about pixels
    42 min 51 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, and we do some other nonsense as well like wondering if we could consume sweat lassi yes, you read that right, Chuck speaking in a robot voice to appease his future overlords, the connection between goats and cabs, and fascinatingly enough neurogastronomy. https://newrepublic.com/article/128899/manwilltransformeat

  • Ep. 12: Adhaar ke aage jeet hai
    29 min 57 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 here with all these answers and more. Apart from these, we look at some ridiculous Guinness records, and an effect which you better hope you dont have. Reference Article http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/20/theanosognosicsdilemma1/r0

  • Ep. 13: We get all Hyperloopy!
    30 min 53 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 your, um, car or Mumbai local train. Also why cats miaow reference: https://www.youtube.com/watchvqeUM1WDoOGY and the origin of the word beer hic Love us Hate us Whichever way, wed love your feedback so direct it tochuckgopal and shenoyn on Twitter.

  • Ep. 14: Decoding the Vipassana with Harshal Modi
    29 min 24 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 of Esselworld If youve ever been curious about that, this is the episode for you. Tell us what you think about our show, and win a hug from Naren Ping us on Twitter chuckgopal / shenoyn or sneakily tell our employers IVMPodcasts about us.

  • Ep. 15: Panning Panama
    40 min 6 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 with a look at shell companies. Additionally, good ol Raghu has been tweaking with some numbers at the RBI we tell you what this means for you. If nothing else, you should listen to this episode for Narens amazing rap.sarcasm

  • Ep. 16: NNPOCIYETR
    33 min 43 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 history All this and more on this weeks episode. Like us Love us Either way, tell us: chuckgopal and shenoyn are where we can be found on the Twitterz

  • Ep. 17: We're scheduled to talk about reservations (heh!)
    33 min 25 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. Plus, a headline that made us go all lolz over the course of the week. We end with a lovely article we read about naive realism http://timharford.com/2016/04/delusionsofobjectivity/ and a word that all MBAs should know. You need not feel reserved about contacting us, so ping us onchuckgopal and shenoyn on Twitter

  • Ep. 18: About headphones and entrepreneurship with Raghav Somani
    42 min 36 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 loves music and saw a huge opportunity in this space. Today, audiophiles all around the country pray to him for bringing some of the best brands from around the world to their shores. He talk to Chuck who is a selfconfessed audiophile who considers HeadphoneZone porn and Naren who thinks Chuck is nuts about headphones, how to choose them, how business has been and more. Finally, Raghav shares an interesting article hed read on the Verge, about why brands like Beats are doing well despite audiophiles snubbing them read that one here http://www.theverge.com/2016/1/27/10840614/beatsbydreheadphonesbass And yes, give www.headphonezone.in a whirl for all your audio goodness: Whether you have 700 to spend or 3 lakhs . If youd like to send us brickbats, bouquets or planar magnetic headphones, ping chuckgopal and shenoyn on Twitter

  • Ep. 19: With @MohanK. Holy wow, we have a PhD in Mathematics on the show!
    39 min 55 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 actually does. Hes also hilarious, and manages to outChuck Chuck with some absolutely hairtearingout puns. Hes an avid trekker and loves music so we talk about those as well. Chuck explains the math behind music and wonders why guitars arent used in classrooms more often. Mohan lets us know about some colourful Aussie slang not the sledging variety, thankfully. At the end of the show, you will want to: Take up maths as a career, run to the Himalayas, move to Australia and scratch Vegemite off your totry list. Speak to Mohan on Twitter at mohank and if youd like to get in touch with us, chuckgopal and shenoyn are us.

  • Ep. 20: AI-la... It's artificial intelligence!
    44 min 34 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 few examples and of course some terrible puns. But first, of course, we start with Chucks longstanding mancrush on Elon Musk sigh, give it up, mate. We wanna hear your feedback on the show. Best piece of feedback wins a hug from us. So ping us on Twitter chuckgopal and shenoyn are us.

  • Ep. 21: The convoluted process that is the US Elections
    36 min 30 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 is what were gonna have a look at, over here. Narens done a lot of reading to Simblify the process for you. Tell us what you think of Simblified and win a free customized poor joke from Chuck. Ping us on chuckgopal and shenoyn with brickbats, bouquets, free international flight tickets and/or death threats.

  • Ep. 22: River linking and such contentious issues
    23 min 20 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 topic is all about, and Chucks attempts at poetry. Sorry in advance. If you like us, then let us know Ping us on Twitter: chuckgopal andshenoyn

  • Ep. 23: A left-handed podcast
    41 min 38 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, youll love this episode. If youre a righty, heck, youll also love the episode. If you like us, then let us know Ping us on Twitter: chuckgopal andshenoyn

  • Ep. 24: Simblified Shorties
    17 min 10 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 phone on all throughout. But does it matter Well, we tell you. And by we, we mean Chuck and Siddhant, our effervescent producer, since Naren is away tending to his factories No, thats not an innuendo we think. Join Chuck and Sid while they explore the health hazards of listening to Nicki Minaj on a flight. Nothing will happen to the plane, but youre likely to be thumped.

  • Ep. 25: All you need(ed) to know about the Brexit
    36 min 30 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 leave the EU. Why some people want to stay in the EU. What is the goddamn EU. Heck, what is the bloody UK All this and more with the usual smattering of poor jokes. Do you have feedback for us Do you love us Do you want to get Chuck out of the podcast Chexit Let us know. shenoyn and chuckgopalare us.

  • Ep. 26: Simblified Shorties: Armpit
    11 min 15 sec

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

  • Ep. 27: Everything about RJing : With Mae Thomas!
    42 min 27 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 how the voice behind your radio shows work, this is the episode you need to download, chaps. Ping Mae maebemaebe on Twitter, and listen to her excellent Indie music show Maed In India on Savvn. As for the hosts of the show, you can tell us how much you love Simblified atchuckgopal and shenoyn. Like seriously, send us some fan mail already

  • Ep. 28: A taxing episode that's good(s and services)
    32 min 40 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 well as fun as any episode on a term with tax in the subject can be, we suppose. Please tell us what you think about Simblified and win a trip to Ulhasnagar local train return fare. chuckgopal and shenoyn are us.

  • Ep. 29: Simblified Shorties : What on earth are those geeky new glasses?!
    14 min 39 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!
    40 min 47 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 tells us some fun office incidents. Its a totesfun episode. Check it out Say hello to Shormishta on Twitter: agentgreenglass. Of course, if youre a potential client, say hi to her at flyingcursor. As for the two hosts, send death threats to chuckgopal and shenoyn.

  • Ep. 31: Chatting up the Craft Brewsters: Ansh and Shailly
    50 min 11 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 Andheri and Shailendra Singh of Independence Brewing Company Pune chat about how they got started, how craft is different from everything else, the process of making beer, challenges and a lot more. Its a fun, heady, frothy episode with hints of citrus, clove and orange peel with a lovely aftertaste that leaves you wanting more, and can be enjoyed with any food. This episode was recorded just before the Brewbot Beer Weekender in Andheri on 6/7 August. Chuck went and lets just say he had a very happy birthday. Wanna say happy birthday to Chuck Hes at chuckgopal. Want to send Naren marriage requests Try your luck shenoyn.

  • Simblified #32: Why do we get drunk?
    10 min 21 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 to explore why is it that the Blushful Hippocrene has this effect on us, and turns out, its quite a lot So get drunk on our episode and revel in the hangover of knowledge NotAtAllCheesy If youd like to invite Chuck and Naren for a drink craft beer only please then say hey at chuckgopal and shenoyn.

  • Ep. 33: Simblifying the Olympics - Part 1
    23 min 8 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. The first of a multipart series, were gonna look at how the modern Olympics came to be. Did you know there was an ancient version of the games Did you know the first event featured women Did you know about a gentleman called Pierre de Coubertin We tackle all these questions and more. Sure, this episode comes on the day the Olympics is closing but we prefer to think were 4 years early, rather than 2 weeks too late. If you like us, tell us: shenoyn and chuckgopal on Twitter. Even if you hate us, tell us

  • Ep. 34: Why is India so bad at the Olympics?
    14 min 59 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 2020 Chuck and Naren scour the interwebz to see why people think we cant bring back more than a few metals every year. Wed love to hear from you, so ping us on chuckgopal or shenoynon Twitter

  • Ep. 35: Simblifying the Olympics - Part 2
    39 min 29 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 Give us a message at chuckgopal / shenoyn. Best message gets an Olympiansized hug from Naren.

  • Ep. 36: Simblified: Can Potatoes Possibly be Poisonous?
    12 min 25 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 French. But did you know it could be poisonous enough to make you really ill Chuck and Naren investigate and find out that the answer is a meek but positive yes. But dont give up on those fries yet. Doesnt happen very often, thank goodness. If you are overwhelmed by this piece of good news, chime in and say hello atshenoyn and chuckgopal

  • Ep. 37: A Conversation with the Iron Men
    49 min 13 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 agree. Today we talk to two amazing endurance athletes Mehul Ved mehulved and Nupur Shikhare nupurpopeye, who talk about their IronMan experiences, finding sponsors, how to train for such events and why on earth someone would even attempt doing something like this. Hopefully well inspire you to get off your chairs and take the stairs. At least. If youd like to get your exercise by chasing Naren and Chuck down, get in touch at shenoyn and chuckgopal. In that order. Maybe.

  • Ep. 38: Writers Of/On Substance
    16 min 47 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 that went very mildly viral, but writers are artists too and here are a few genius writers and poets who produced their finest under the influence.

  • Ep. 39: A Very Explosive Episode
    32 min 20 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 like this Chuck and Naren traverse the murky waters of LithiumIon batteries and equate them to warring inlaws. PS: In the episode, we reference product recalls. You can find a full list of ignominy here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Productrecall Wed love to hear from you. So ping us on chuckgopal and shenoynand tell us what you think of Simblified.

  • Ep. 40: Chips to Kill for (no, really)
    13 min 32 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 corporations What the hell are MRPs apart from prices that pubs never seem to follow This weeks shortie tells you all that and more. Wed love to hear from you. So ping us on chuckgopal and shenoy and tell us what you think of Simblified.

  • Ep. 41: The comedy show that is BCCI vs Lodha
    27 min 52 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 everything you need to know and end with an Irish Drinking Song dedicated to the BCCI surely the only one of its kind out there. Hey, do us a favour, and rate us on iTunes Thatd be sweet. We could use em ratings and stuff : If you like the show, please feel free to tell us so: chuckgopal andshenoyn on Twitter are us, and say hi on the Simblified page on Facebook

  • Ep. 42: The Chemistry Nobel Demystified
    38 min 16 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 molecular motors, which won three scientists the Nobel Prize for Chemistry this year.

  • Ep. 43: Comedy of the year: US Elections
    25 min 53 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. Of course, there are both disastrous and hilarious consequences to either occupying the top spot. Simblified takes a small look. Of course, Chuck and Naren have a little Irish Drinking Song as well for you, possibly the only one on the US Elections. So there. Say hi to us on twitter chuckgopal and shenoyn are us

  • Ep. 44: The Wiki Quickie
    39 min 53 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 of all human knowledge well, most of it anyway, Wikipedia is an amazing success in crowdsourcing and selfmoderation. Today, we talk to Srikeit srikeit who is an admin of the site, and this is badass has most of the pronunciation files of Indian cricketers there Its a fascinating conversation on how Wikipedia works, his personal experiences being an admin, meeting a sloshed Jimmy Wales and more. We hope you enjoy the episode Naren and Chuck dont have their own Wiki pages, but you can follow / troll them on Twitter: shenoyn and chuckgopal.

  • Ep. 45: Behind the NH7 Weekender: A chat with Vijay Nair
    35 min 39 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 crowd of scenesters in 2010 to 1.25 lakh people across 5 cities in 2015 from just Pune to traversing all across the country the Weekender has set standards in terms of how a music festival should be in India. And Chuck doesnt say all this just because he works at OML who brings out the Weekender. Or because hes a Weekender megafan who hasnt missed a single day of Pune. No. This week, were superproud to have a scene legend, the CEO of OML Vijay Nair with us. We talk about what inspired him to start the Weekender, what it takes to build a festival like this, and how artists are billed. If youre a Weekender fan or just want to get inspired really and not necessarily because of Narens poor jokes listen Follow Vijay on Twitter at vijaynair and come to the Weekender in Pune Dec 24, 2016 by picking up tickets here: insider.in/event/bacardinh7weekender2016punedec24

  • Ep. 46: When pigs, er, cars fly!
    34 min 58 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 document outlining a future where flying cars are as common but more useful than selfie sticks. Join Chuck and Naren as they dig into this fascinating world of VTOL vehicles how they work, why this is important, will we crash into each other, whether this means Koramangala will finally be bearable, and lots more. No better place to listen to this than while stuck in traffic. If youre interested in flying cars or the Jetsons enough to read the full document, here you go: https://www.uber.com/elevate.pdf Also, you can follow the hosts on Twitter : chuckgopal and Shenoyn. Tell us what you think and win a free dinner with us. Which you will have to cook. Maybe.

  • Ep. 47: Simblifying the year 2016, Part 1
    53 min 25 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 been several other things to talk about as well. We on Simblified attempt to do a quick recap of the year and help to get you up to speed in case you have conversations on the year go by impress people with your knowledge of things that happened in January to elicit an oh yeaaaaaaaaaaah. Also, on this episode, were proud to introduce a new cohost: Srikeit Simblified loyalists will know we interviewed him two episodes back when he told us about Wikipedia. So yeah, 50 more crock every week And of course, Naren and Chuck are available at shenoyn and chuckgopal in case you need to send them Christmas presents and rocks. Happy new year :D

  • Ep. 48: Simblifying the Year, Part 2
    40 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 Olympics and Pokemon Go and of course the Orange Revolution. Have a kickass new year folks, and your resolution should be to share our podcast and listen to it more Naren, Srikeit and Chuck are available at shenoyn, Srikeit and chuckgopal respectively. The Simblified podcast is also available on iTunes: https://goo.gl/S5t15w You can find us on Audioboom: https://goo.gl/43zsI7 Or generally, just about any app you use to get your podcasts Stitcher, Overcast, Beyond Pod, Podmalaxmi that is not real, but dont you wish it was Follow Simblifed on Facebook: https://goo.gl/UlU34v This is an IVM Production for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://goo.gl/P130uw Twitter: https://goo.gl/7P7Uec Instagram: https://goo.gl/qH3PHm   newyearspecial comedy dailylife simplified yearinreview podcast discussion trump demonitisation ATMs pokemongo samsung  

  • Ep. 49: A CESspool of Gadgets and Nonsense
    33 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 a versebased quiz for worst products of the CES including a vibrating pair of shorts Hint: yes. All this and more on this hightech episode of Simblified Say hello to our hosts on Twitter: chuckgopal, shenoyn, Srikei The Simblified podcast is also available on iTunes: https://goo.gl/S5t15w You can find us on Audioboom: https://goo.gl/43zsI7 Or generally, just about any app you use to get your podcasts Stitcher, Overcast, Beyond Pod, Podmalaxmi that is not real, but dont you wish it was Follow Simblifed on Facebook: https://goo.gl/UlU34v This is an IVM Production for more such awesome podcasts, come find us:  Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://goo.gl/P130uw Twitter: https://goo.gl/7P7Uec Instagram: . gadgets technology electronics consumerelectronics television LED sale exhibition techreview telephone mobile lazy

  • Ep. 50: Bud-Jaitley Speaking
    44 min 23 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 year’s budget, we meander into the bylanes of India’s budgetary history to uncover some little known fiscal quirks, apart from the usual boring money talk. Srikeit Srikeit and Naren shenoyn try valiantly to make up for the Chuck’s chuckgopal absence with some pitiful groaners but fall woefully short The Simblified podcast is also available on iTunes: https://goo.gl/S5t15w You can find us on Audioboom: https://goo.gl/43zsI7 Or generally, on just about any app you use to get your podcasts Stitcher, Overcast, Beyond Pod, Podmalaxmi that is not real, but dont you wish it was Follow Simblifed on Facebook: https://goo.gl/UlU34v This is an IVM Production for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://goo.gl/P130uw Twitter: https://goo.gl/7P7Uec Instagram: https://goo.gl/qH3PHm budget indianbudget unionbudget ArunJaitley finance moneyscenes wallet cashless economy

  • Ep. 51: Solar, so good
    40 min 24 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 does a pun run on all things celestial. Even the Gods were not spared. Say hello to our hosts on Twitter: chuckgopal, shenoyn, Srikeit The Simblified podcast is also available on iTunes: https://goo.gl/S5t15w You can find us on Audioboom: https://goo.gl/43zsI7 Or generally, just about any app you use to get your podcasts Stitcher, Overcast, Beyond Pod, Podmalaxmi that is not real, but dont you wish it was Follow Simblifed on Facebook: https://goo.gl/UlU34v This is an IVM Production for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://goo.gl/P130uw Twitter: https://goo.gl/7P7Uec Instagram: https://goo.gl/qH3PHm

  • Ep. 52: ISRO, Ro, Ro, Your Boat, Gently up to Space...
    56 min 15 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 podcastronauts Chuck, Srikeit and Naren as they fly their spaceship of wisdom with a payload of bad jokes to the orbit of space exploration, how ISRO works and the only pun possible on the word equinox. Its all happening here on Simblified, so 3, 2, 1... The Simblified podcast is also available on iTunes: https://goo.gl/S5t15w You can find us on Audioboom: https://goo.gl/43zsI7 Or generally, on just about any app you use to get your podcasts Stitcher, Overcast, Beyond Pod, Podmalaxmi that is not real, but dont you wish it was Follow Simblifed on Facebook: https://goo.gl/UlU34v This is an IVM Production for more such awesome podcasts on the go, download the IVM Podcasts app on Google Play: https://goo.gl/bI1toI and on iOS: https://goo.gl/9UhnGd Or come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://goo.gl/P130uw Twitter: https://goo.gl/7P7Uec Instagram: https://goo.gl/qH3PHm

  • Ep. 53: Grubs Can Be Grub
    21 min 21 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 the cultural practices of insect eating, why it can be more nutritious, necessary and even tasty. Find out what your favourite insects taste like and let Chuck ‘bug’ you with an creepycrawly punrun. Do give us a shout on Twitter and let Naren shenoyn, Chuck chuckgopal and Srikeit Srikeit know what you think of this episode and Simblified. The Simblified podcast is also available on iTunes: https://goo.gl/S5t15w You can find us on Audioboom: https://goo.gl/43zsI7 Or generally, on just about any app you use to get your podcasts Stitcher, Overcast, Beyond Pod, Podmalaxmi that is not real, but dont you wish it was This is an IVM Production for more such awesome podcasts on the go, download the IVM Podcasts app on Google Play: https://goo.gl/bI1toI and on iOS: https://goo.gl/9UhnGd Or come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://goo.gl/P130uw Twitter: https://goo.gl/7P7Uec Instagram: https://goo.gl/qH3PHm

  • Ep. 54: DRS Who?
    38 min 15 sec

    Celebrating the Indian cricket team’s 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 chuckgopal, Naren shenoyn and Srikeit Srikeit talk about the DRS components, the innovative tech behind it and why someone would conspire to add waiting time to a 5day game of catch that has plenty of standing around to begin with. All in a listen as sweet as that firm knock of a Sachin straight drive. This is an IVM Production for more such awesome podcasts on the go, download the IVM Podcasts app on Google Play: https://goo.gl/bI1toI and on iOS: https://goo.gl/9UhnGd Or come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://goo.gl/P130uw Twitter: https://goo.gl/7P7Uec Instagram: https://goo.gl/qH3PHm

  • Ep. 55: Done DNA Done
    28 min 17 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 class is, and more importantly look at its application in storage devices. Yes, thats right. Soon, youll be able to store close to 200000 years worth of highres music on a square mm of DNA storage The little drawback of course is the thing is ridiculously expensive to use. All deets in this episode Like Simblified Tell your friends about us and subscribe Hate Simblified Tell your enemies about us basically, get us more listeners. Wed love to know what you think about the show, so tell us on Twitter: srikeit, chuckgopal, shenoyn This is an IVM Production for more such awesome podcasts on the go, download the IVM Podcasts app on Google Play: https://goo.gl/bI1toI and on iOS: https://goo.gl/9UhnGd Or come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://goo.gl/P130uw Twitter: https://goo.gl/7P7Uec Instagram: https://goo.gl/qH3PHm

  • Ep. 56: It's Your F8 Only!
    43 min 5 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, theyre onto something Recently they held the f8 Developer Conference and there are some cool things that came out of there. Fun with Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, more attempts at shamelessly copying Snapchat, and a couple of really interesting technologies they are working on including getting your skin to hear and brain to type . Stay tuned as Chuck chuckgopal, Srikeit Srikeit and Naren shenoyn take you through what happened along with the usual smattering of poor jokes and stuff. This is an IVM Production for more such awesome podcasts on the go, download the IVM Podcasts app on Google Play: https://goo.gl/bI1toI and on iOS: https://goo.gl/9UhnGd Or come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://goo.gl/P130uw Twitter: https://goo.gl/7P7Uec Instagram: https://goo.gl/qH3PHm

  • Ep. 57: How Ad Films Work: A Chat with Dharam Valia
    55 min 5 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 like films themselves. This week, we look at how exactly this is done. We chat with Dharam Valia, whos been running Hungry Films for the last 3 years. Along the way, we take several potshots at advertising, make several poor jokes and glean into the future where digital ads with skip are seen more than traditional TV ads. Oh and Dharam used to be the boss of 2/3 of Simblified well leave it to you to work out which Hint: Naren never worked in advertising. Find Dharam at dharamv on Twitter. And the three sexy hosts on the show are Chuck chuckgopal, Naren Shenoyn and Srikeit Srikeit. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

  • Ep. 58: Market Research Can Be Fun: A chat with Utsav Mamoria
    43 min 33 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, to the shape of the phone youre listening to this show on, to the price fixed by the Uber youre taking, to the lines in the horrible billboard ad staring you in the face each, at some point of time would have seen some sort of research. While some might just be a poor Surveymonkey link circulated to everyone in the office, some others would be a lot of scientific and thorough than that. And to discuss the latter, we have Utsav Mamoria, a MR professional who is also a voracious reader, traveler and poor joke aficionado. Meaning ideal Simblified fodder. Join us as we talk about market research, its applications even in the wildest of fields and fun anecdotes from the field. Reach Utsav at utsavmamoria on Twitter. Also be sure to get in touch with the Simblified gang on Chuck , Naren  and Srikeit You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

  • Ep. 59: I/O! Ayayyo!
    53 min 15 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 help you get even lazier using AI and Google Assistant. Technology correspondent Chuck has that And sadly some sad jokes and more for you, along with able support from Naren and Srikeit. Follow us chuckgopal, shenoyn, srikeit You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

  • Ep. 60: The Science of WhatsApp Fakeology
    34 min 53 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 Simblified hosts Naren, Chuck and Srikeit have been wondering about these things as well and try to analyze what makes this parallel universe go around. Follow them on Twitter chuckgopal, shenoyn, srikeit Check out Sidin Vadakuts book, The Sceptical Patriot here: http://www.amazon.in/ScepticalPatriotExploringTruthsGlories/dp/8129129035 You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

  • Ep. 61: Corbyn May be PM
    35 min 54 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 Mays snap election blunder, Jeremy Corbyns socialist manifesto and election oddities that require the British PM to receive her election results standing on a stage with a man with a bucket on his head. Join Chuck chuckgopal, Naren shenoyn and Srikeit for a good ol English cuppawhateverwasintheIVMfridge. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

  • Ep. 62: Yes, President
    29 min 37 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. Also, whos your pick for worst president ever Whats the difference between the President and PM Why do some countries have a president that does nothing India and others have a president that does a lot but probably shouldnt the US All this and more. Additionally, we also take a look at yet another tragic Whatsapp forward for the infamous Profundity of the Day section. Fans of Srikeit will miss him in this episode. Alas. Join Chuck chuckgopal, Naren shenoyn and Srikeit Srikeit for a good ol English cuppawhateverwasintheIVMfridge. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

  • Ep. 63: Are you bored?
    22 min 32 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 probably good for you, creatively. Featuring some research and the usual dose of poor jokes. This episode sadly, does not feature Srikeit :

  • Ep. 64: A Chat with Girish, the Guy Behind Your Favourite AIB Sketches
    26 min 50 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 Narayandass.

  • Ep. 65: Simblifying Solar Eclipses
    25 min 2 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 at the bright dark side of the phenomenon that is solar eclipses and how they occur. And why you should use special glasses while looking for them.

  • Ep. 66: A Full House with Poker Maven, Peter Abraham
    30 min 53 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 ignorance the other being MBAlevel marketing. To fix this, we have with us on this episode, Peter Abraham a stalwart of the Indian Poker scene, an

  • Ep. 67: Everything You Wanted to Know About Berklee School of Music but Didn't Know Whom to Ask
    38 min 11 sec

    This week, we have a guest on the show and Simblified listener Ashvala Vinay www.twitter.com/Ashvala, 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 prospects are like and totally geeks out on some music terms. The usual smattering of what we call humour makes its way into what is

  • Ep. 68: Living Cities
    33 min 13 sec

    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 terrible humour youve come to love.

  • Ep. 69: The World is (North) Korea-lly screwed!
    27 min 47 sec

    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 nonproliferation norms like Delhites treated the cracker. Tune in to hear why poop theft is a big deal in North Korea and why Kim JongUns temper may be because hes having a bad trip.

  • Ep. 70:Exploring LIGO Land (And Gravitational Waves) with @SandyGrains
    37 min 8 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 rather, hear it. Whats more, weve got someone way smarter than ourselves not a tall ask, actually in the form of science writer, Sandhya Ramesh aka sandygrains.

  • Rebroadcast: A Chat About NH7 Weekender with OML's Vijay Nair
    36 min 24 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 company that runs the NH7 Weekender.

  • Ep. 71: What goes behind Mood Indigo?
    49 min 43 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 Transfer and focusing on rock shows, events and informals.

  • Ep. 72: Being Happy (no really)
    50 min 25 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 down to 7 fluids sloshing around in our heads.

  • Ep. 73: A look back at 2017, Part 1: What's left when the world went right (and how India's doing)
    35 min 38 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 Williams incredible Aus Open win, ISROs launches, Dutch and British politics and many more milestones of the year.We know your new years resolution is to listen to more podcasts so this is the best place to start

  • Ep. 74: A look back at 2017 Part 2: Of Covfefes and Cows
    51 min 20 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 waving nonfootball orange flags 3. Reasonably smart Chuck, Naren and Srikeit look through a grim year in the country and discuss the effects of the trio of GST, Aadhaar and Demonetization and the larger ramifications for the country, not just political. In what might be the podcasts darkest episode, your three hosts inject levity by means of poor jokes and Trumpbased comic relief. Dont worry, 2018 will be better hey, if nothing else, Simblified will keep chugging along, theres still 0 GST on listening to podcasts. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

  • Ep. 75: A look back at 2017 - Part 3: A.I, #metoo and Climate Change
    44 min 1 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 look at how a sleazeball named Harvey was the best thing to happen to feminism since it got the whole world talking. And then, we round up our talking about depressing matters with cheerful news none of it really matters, because climate change will ensure we wont have a planet in a few years anyway. So go ahead, break that FD and partay Simblified is an Indian podcast brought to you by three fine young gentlemen Chuck chuckgopal, Srikeit srikeit and Naren shenoyn. Say hello to us on Twitter We aim to break down things to make you appear smarter. We succeed, sometimes. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

  • Ep. 76: A CES-spool of Gadgets, Technology and Needless IOT Things
    44 min 51 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 worlds most anticipated tech expo. Your hunt for a wificonnected toilet seat ends here Simblified is an Indian podcast brought to you by three fine young gentlemen Chuck chuckgopal, Srikeit srikeit and Naren shenoyn. Say hello to us on Twitter We aim to break down things to make you appear smarter. We succeed, sometimes. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

  • Ep. 77: The Tea Totaller: Ajit Bhaskar tells us all about being a 'Tea scientist'
    37 min 28 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 Simblified pun is only. 6 Ajits, and whose incredible cooking skills have made many drool over at Instagram macroajit, is actually a PhD who now is a food scientist. He joins the Simblified crew for a fascinating chat on what happens behind the scenes of your favourite tea brew. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

  • Ep. 78: The Russian Moscow-rade that was the US Elections!
    51 min 30 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 favourite Maladbased podcast risk their lives as they do investigative journalism, deep into the Wikipedia article called Russian interference in the 2016 US Elections to bring you this lowdown as to what actually happened, and importantly, why. We end with some glorious puns which will make you wish it was Chuck who was hacked, instead of the Democrats. Check out this educational episode about how Trump won thanks to the Russians, and why the hosts think that Russias efforts are actually the best example of content marketing ever executed. Whats Simblified again A fortnightly Indian podcast which breaks down things around you news, interesting careers and things you might not have thought about in language that you can understand. Expect several poor jokes, PG Wodehouse references and Wikipediapilfering. Hosted by Chuck, Naren and Srikeit : Say hello to us on Twitter chuckgopal, shenoyn, srikeit.

  • Ep. 79: Yawn. How interesting!
    13 min 35 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 your hosts Naren and Chuck as they go into the curious phenomenon that yawning is. Including how theyre is linked to orgasms yawns, not your hosts There. Got your attention, didnt we ... Simblified is an Indian podcast brought to you by three fine young gentlemen Chuck chuckgopal, Srikeit srikeit and Naren shenoyn. Say hello to us on Twitter We aim to break down things to make you appear smarter. We succeed, sometimes. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

  • Ep. 80: Simblifying the Indian Comedy Scene: With Daniel Fernandes & Abish Mathew
    1 hr 12 min 44 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: Standup comedian Daniel Fernandes and hedoesitall guy Abish Mathew, to talk about how the scene has grown, what aspiring comics should keep in mind, what the business of comedy is like, and more. Along the way, there are fascinating anecdotes and their own personal stories in the comedy scene. Needless to say, its the funniest Simblified episode to date, and one which could have easily gone on for longer. You probably already do, but follow Danny and Abish on the socials: Theyre absolutelydanny and abishmathew on both Instagram and Twitter, to keep up with what theyre up to and about new shows specials, videos and all that. Daniel Fernandes is on tour with his special Shadows, find out when hes performing in your city here: https://www.facebook.com/pg/absolutelydanny/events/refpageinternal Season 4 of Abish Mathews talk show Son of Abish comes out in March. In the interim check out all previous episodes here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtWoDeegvTPfuuNmilJntg Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. For more awesome IVM podcasts,find us at:  Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 81: On the matter of Tamatar (juice)
    8 min 26 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 popular on flights for a variety of reasons, and we explore why, in a Simblified Shortie a format where we explore profound questions in less than 15 minutes. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. For more awesome IVM podcasts,find us at:  Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Rebroadcast: All you need(ed) to know about the Brexit
    38 min 10 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 episode, which we recorded way back in 2016 yes, thats way back now in the aftermath of the shock verdict of the UK to leave the EU you know, after which everyone Googled what is EU. Looking back now, that moment was poignant it was the first of the populist uprisings wed see in the West all over Europe, and of course, the USA. Ah, innocent times. Anyhoo, enjoy this old episode where we talk about what Brexit is, what it means, and why they wanted to leave. And what the hell the UK / England / British Isles / etc is. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com

  • Ep. 82: She Smells Sea Smells
    17 min 7 sec

    Did you, like us, believe that the bracing smell of the sea was Ozone It turns out that its not. What it is is interesting though, join Naren as he handles the Simblified ship alone in the absence of Chuck and Srikeit and schools us all in the illicit affairs of the Ozone quite literally, on this episode of Simblified Shortie a format where we explore profound questions in about 15 20 minutes. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. For more awesome IVM podcasts,find us at: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 83: Everything about Hawking (Except the science!)
    36 min 45 sec

    The world lost a brilliant scientist Dr Stephen Hawking recently. More than that, the world lost a wonderful personality, someone with a wicked sense of humour, and someone who probably was the biggest icon for science after Al himself. And since the maximum science that the three Simblifieders know between them is dont put foil in microwave, we decided to turn a bug into a feature and look at the nonscience side of the man. How he lived with ALS, how he continued to be a fun fellow, and some of his thoughts. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. For more awesome IVM podcasts,find us at:  Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 84: Sona Kitna Sona Hai
    11 min 12 sec

    Angry, disgruntled, troublesome teenagers need more discipline, right Wrong Your Simblified hosts find that the culprit is, simbly, lack of sleep. Join Chuck, Naren and Srikeit as they go into the adolescents’ need for extra sleep and how devastating it can be for them if they don’t get their zzzs NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. For more awesome IVM podcasts,find us at:  Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 85: Sabbaticalling
    56 min 19 sec

    A 3month break from work sounds amazing Or does it Why do you need a vacation that long How do you plan for it How do you get leave Wont it cost the world Wont you eventually get bored and cry out for Excel sheets again Is it even a vacation To answer all these questions and more, we have traveler extraordinaire and market research guru Utsav Mamoria yes, guesting on this show for the second time who tells us everything about taking sabbaticals, as he gears up for an awesomesounding 3month trip, with a very specific purpose in mind. Hint: Its not to bingelisten to all Simblified episodes. Though thats a legit reason to take a 3 month trip Follow Utsavs trip on instagram instagram.com/whywetravel42 and his blogwww.whywetravel.in 1 month to listen, 2 months to recover. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. For more awesome IVM podcasts,find us at:  Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 86: How Google Maps Works
    16 min 22 sec

    Its an incredible software, if you think about it, and how it works is even more ingenious. Chuck finds out how, and in 15 minutes tells you all you need to know about Google Maps, and gives you some fun trivia as well. Now if only someone can figure out why Ola keeps loading at that random road near Bangalore. You can find the blog post from 2005 mentioned on the episode here: https://googleblog.blogspot.in/2005/02/mappingyourway.html For more awesome IVM podcasts,find us at:  Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 87: Swinging Either Way
    46 min 57 sec

    Recently, some people brought the glorious game of cricket into disrepute, but enough of the IPL commentary. There was an incident where some silly Australians tried to tamper with the ball to gain some advantage. Now, what that advantage is, and indeed, why do cricket balls behave the way they do, is something the Simblified trio tries to unravel. So this episode has a little bit of physics, cricket trivia and well, poor jokes. As we look at why ball tampering, how reverse swing happens, and all that. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. For more awesome IVM podcasts,find us at:  Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 88: Do Inuit Really Have a 100 Words for Snow?
    16 min 21 sec

    Popular myth has it that Inuit have hundreds of words for snow, because thats pretty much all their life. But do they, really Your Simblified hosts go into the truth and find out that... well, listen to it. For more awesome IVM podcasts,find us at:  Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 89: How Facebook Targets You (And Other Creepy Tales)
    56 min 22 sec

    Everyones suddenly talking about how Facebook used Facebook targeting sneakily and possibly illegally to hack the American Elections. So heres the thing they actually used Facebook quite legally if in a manner that would make conscientious people blush. In this episode, Chuck and Srikeit shock Naren with the several targeting parameters that Facebook offers to anyone who wants to advertise on the platform. What you will learn is that everything you do everything you post, like, share, and every time you use Facebook to log in to an app, there is data collected about you that can be used to target something to you. Thats either creepy or awesome depending on your point of view. The glorious thing is that you can check out all these options yourself on facebook.com/ads. Join in for this Digital Marketing 101 class packaged with several bad jokes You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

  • Ep. 90: Why Do We Still Have a British Royal Family?
    13 min 45 sec

    Someone from the British Royal Family got married and the world celebrated for some reason. But nobody really knows why after all, nobody knows what the British Royal family does apart from being a nice tourist attraction. In this Simblified Shortie episode, Chuck and Naren look at how we got here and whether you can be eligible to get the throne on yer cranium some day. YouTuber CGP Grey has a brilliant history of the Royal Family here. Check it out: https://youtu.be/jNgP6d9HraI NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. For more awesome IVM podcasts,find us at:  Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 91: All You Need to Know about the Flipkart Walmart Deal (Almost)
    38 min 14 sec

    Walmart bought Flipkart in a 20 billion dollar deal, recently, dividing thinkers into three groups: one, the people who think its a brilliant, farsighted decision by Walmart Two, the people who think its a terrible disaster and the money is just down the drain and Three, the rest of us who are wondering how much 20 billion is and is Flipkart giving them a discount Join your Simblified hosts as they dig deep into things and try to find some answers. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. For more awesome IVM podcasts,find us at:  Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 92: Schizophrenia and Split personality - are they the same thing?
    15 min 53 sec

    Thanks mostly to Hollywood, most people think that Multiple Personality Disorder is the most common manifestation of schizophrenia. But are these two disorders really the same Your Simblified hosts dig into the matter and split things up for you. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. For more awesome IVM podcasts,find us at:  Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 93: About that Yanny-Laurel thing that went viral (aural)?
    38 min 47 sec

    Audio illusions are an interesting thing. Its when you think your boss said Wow, amazing job, heres a 15 hike when what she actually said was, Holy crap, youre useless. You have 15 minutes to clear out. But apart from that, our brain works in amazing ways to conspire to make us hear and see things that actually dont exist. FannyLaurel is one such, and our sagacious hosts take you through several others as well. At the end of this episode, you will question reality, but hey, you listen to Simblified, so you already do, no harm done You can check out the audio illusions mentioned on the episode here: The McGurk effect: https://youtu.be/GlN8vWm3m0 Shepard Tone: https://youtu.be/BzNzgsAE4F0 Binaural beats: https://youtu.be/SAyA7rfyF38 Virtual barbershop: https://youtu.be/8IXm6SuUigI Brainstorm/Green Needle: https://youtu.be/1okD66RmktA Laurel/Yanny: https://youtu.be/7XWvGAhMlQ NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. For more awesome IVM podcasts,find us at:  Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 94: What's the Procedure to Qualify for the FIFA World Cup?
    21 min 14 sec

    The FIFA World Cup is here As everyone transforms into armchair football fans, we want to give you an edge by Simblifying the complex qualification process to the most popular event on earth. Hear Chuck, Naren and Srikeit talk about each continents qualification chances Asia is the hardest, obviously, the expansion of the World Cup over the years and bust the myth about why India didnt participate when they qualified in 1950 Did you really think its because they werent allowed to play barefoot NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. For more awesome IVM podcasts,find us at:  Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 95: The FIFA World Cup: History, Trivia and Bad Jokes
    41 min 35 sec

    In this World Cup special episode, our trio dig into the annals of the tournaments past: Its origins, where it began, why we have the Chinese to thank for even this, and how the word soccer is, shockingly, a British invention. Oh, and there are plenty of fun facts and bad jokes in there also, which is now signature when Chuck has too much time on his hands. Join in to celebrate the joy of the World Cup with us, even if the Dutch and Italians cant. Heh. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. For more awesome IVM podcasts,find us at:  Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 96: Near Death Experiences - What ARE they?
    16 min 57 sec

    Most of us would have seen death depicted in movies as your spirit leaving your body and going towards a light. Many people who have had near death experiences and have lived to tell the tale report similar experiences. But what are they really Your intrepid Simblified hosts dive into this dangerous sounding subject to find out The Truth NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. For more awesome IVM podcasts,find us at:  Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 97: Assassins and Hasheesh - What's the Connection?
    36 min 24 sec

    Join your admittedly ninety pound weakling Simblified hosts as they display some courage and look at Assassins and Hasheesh, and into the legend that the former did the latter before doing their job. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. For more awesome IVM podcasts,find us at:  Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 98: Simblifying Mental Health with Zain and Avanti
    54 min 54 sec

    On this special Simblified episode, Naren and Srikeit talk to Zain Calcuttawala and Avanti Malhotra about their the very relevant and equally misunderstood topic of mental health. We discuss their personal struggles and breakthroughs along with the common misconceptions and taboos surrounding mental health. Also do check out Zain and Avantis delightfully named podcast Marbles Lost and Found where they have casual yet insightful conversations on mental health issues. You can start listening to the Marbles Lost Found podcast here: https://ivm.today/MLF01 Follow Marbles Lost Found on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marbleslostandfound/ NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. For more awesome IVM podcasts,find us at:  Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • (Rebroadcast): The Russian Moscow-rade that was the US Elections!
    53 min 55 sec

    Hey there We couldnt make it to the studio this week, so heres an old episode again Given what LOrange did in Finland, its worth relooking at how the Russians meddled in the US Elections. And given Putin gifted Trump a football that apparently has a chip inside, we might rerebroadcast this in the future, who knows. For now, enjoy. 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 favourite Maladbased podcast risk their lives as they do investigative journalism, deep into the Wikipedia article called Russian interference in the 2016 US Elections to bring you this lowdown as to what actually happened, and importantly, why. We end with some glorious puns which will make you wish it was Chuck who was hacked, instead of the Democrats. Check out this educational episode about how Trump won thanks to the Russians, and why the hosts think that Russias efforts are actually the best example of content marketing ever executed. Whats Simblified again A fortnightly Indian podcast which breaks down things around you news, interesting careers and things you might not have thought about in language that you can understand. Expect several poor jokes, PG Wodehouse references and Wikipediapilfering. Hosted by Chuck, Naren and Srikeit : Say hello to us on Twitter chuckgopal, shenoyn, srikeit. For more awesome IVM podcasts,find us at:  Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • (Rebroadcast): Grubs Can Be Grub
    23 min 23 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 the cultural practices of insect eating, why it can be more nutritious, necessary and even tasty. Find out what your favourite insects taste like and let Chuck ‘bug’ you with an creepycrawly punrun. Do give us a shout on Twitter and let Naren shenoyn, Chuck chuckgopal and Srikeit Srikeit know what you think of this episode and Simblified. The Simblified podcast is also available on iTunes: https://goo.gl/S5t15w You can find us on Audioboom: https://goo.gl/43zsI7 Or generally, on just about any app you use to get your podcasts Stitcher, Overcast, Beyond Pod, Podmalaxmi that is not real, but dont you wish it was This is an IVM Production for more such awesome podcasts on the go, download the IVM Podcasts app on Google Play: https://goo.gl/bI1toI and on iOS: https://goo.gl/9UhnGd

  • Ep. 99: How Many Calories Do We Burn Staying Alive?
    50 min 42 sec

    A surprising amount of energy is spent just keeping the engine of life inside you going. And a fair bit of that is used up just digesting food. Your Simblifiers go into how our body spends this energy, how other creatures spend it, and whether we can have negative calorie foods that is foods that will use up more energy being digested than they contribute after being digested. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. For more awesome IVM podcasts,find us at: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 100: #Simblified100 the Live Recording feat. Amit Varma and Varun Duggirala
    2 hr 3 min 59 sec

    Woohooo We collectively raise our podcasting bats towards the crowd, who we affectionately call the MBA of Simblified listeners to recall the collective term. For we have reached our century To celebrate, we did a live recording at Doolally, Khar on Aug 25 Whats more shocking is that people actually turned up to see us make total arses of ourselves It was a fabulous couple of hours, and you get here is an edited version of the show. We talk about fake news the history, the origins, we do an Irish drinking song, and we speak with the man who runs one of Indias best podcasts, The Seen And The Unseen  Amit Varma We also speak to Varun Duggirala of digital agency The Glitch  about content in the 21st century and why some things become more popular than others, and what the future holds. The show was one of the most fun things the 3 of us have ever done But we start off with the origins of Simblified and how a random idea about a music podcast with me and another friend led to the, um, well, whatever Simblified is today. The three hosts would like to personally thank everyone whos ever been involved on the show from our producers Siddhant, Vageesh, Navin and longsuffering Abbas, the sound guys and graphic folks and everyone else at IVM podcasts esp. Amit and Mae, and of course you people who listen and give us feedback and even read these descriptions. You can find the visual references and slides referred to on the episode here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/bVVxpWMZqWGLSJnX9 Heres the video of the dancing uncle https://bit.ly/2PnFZ4v On with the show, then. If youd like to tell us what you think about the show, find us on Twitter: Were chuckgopal, shenoyn and srikeit

  • Ep. 101: Window Shopping: European Football Transfer Windows Explained
    17 min 46 sec

    Football or Soccer as the ingrates across the Atlantic call it sees some ridiculous amounts of money thrown around. Like PSG paid €198 million over 1700 crore INR for Neymar but despite spending the annual GDP of a smallish country for a bloke who can kick a ball somewhat well, they can only make the transfer during a specific window of 3 months which is the football transfer window. Join the Simblified trio is understanding the quirks of how the transfer window rules work across European football and how the English did a Brexitstyle idiocy in their transfer window timings for this season. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. For more awesome IVM podcasts,find us at:  Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 102: Pride, Simblified - A Look at Section 377 Which is now History
    47 min 27 sec

    On 6 September, India took a massive step forward when the regressive Section 377 a law that has its roots in the 14th century was scrapped, giving members of the LGBTQ community recognition. Its not the end of the battle, and theres a long way to go before they have other rights the rest of us take for granted such as unions marriage not to mention acceptance by society at large and bigoted uncles on Whatsapp Family groups. The Simblified trio look at the history of the law, and laws pertaining to homosexuality around the world including some surprising countries where its legal and illegal. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. For more awesome IVM podcasts,find us at: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 103: (Visarjan Special Shortie!) Eco-Friendly Ganeshas: What's that all about?
    20 min 12 sec

    Its submerjan time The annual festival celebrated in the name of the Hindu pachydermheaded God, Ganesha involves dunking decorated idols into water bodies. And while its likely that the average Simblified listener is more likely to be listening to a podcast than throwing Gods into the Sea good name for a novel, its a good time to look at the trend of ecofriendly Ganeshas. Does a more organic idol pollute less Is this a fringe trend or something sustainable Join Chuck, Naren and Srikeit as we take a look. And hey, if youre running a Visarjan procession why not blare out a Simblified episode instead of an item number NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. For more awesome IVM podcasts,find us at:  Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 104: Oil's Well that Doesn't End Well: What Determines Petrol Prices?
    44 min 18 sec

    As the petrol price is about to raise its bat to the pavilion as it nears its muchawaited century, Indians must be wondering... Hey, if oil around the world is getting cheaper, why are we paying more The more bhaktoriented among us might argue that this is our way of swimming against the tide. In truth, oil prices worldwide are not as straightforward as your economics professor would like theres a lot of geopolitics involved. In this rather gassy episode, our Simblified trio break down much like crude oil into petroleum the funda of oil prices and why India pays so damn much. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. For more awesome IVM podcasts,find us at:  Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 105: Wounds and Healing
    18 min 46 sec

    in this shortie, your hosts simblify the magical processes by which wounds heal themselves. Excepting of course the wounds that your brain might suffer because of the terrible jokes. But weve tried to keep those to a minimum. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. For more awesome IVM podcasts,find us at:  Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 106: Firehose of Falsehoods
    47 min 2 sec

    Ever wonder why JNU is such a big issue when there is never any proof Or why so much conversation about Trumps inauguration crowd sizes when obviously the grounds were empty We live in an era of deception and blatant lying by those in power. In these bleak times, our Simblified trio attempt to understand the new vehicle of the post truth era Firehosing. We attempt to understand the modus operandi and characteristics of how those in power try to mislead the masses and how we can look through these lies. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. For more awesome IVM podcasts,find us at:  Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 107: How China is (kinda) taking over the world
    45 min 49 sec

    While Trump is being a bit of an arse trying to alienate everyone, China is busy making friends. Specifically, its going out and building ports and roads and stuff everywhere. How nice of them Or... Is it Chinas infrastructure diplomacy comes with a huge termsandconditionsapply. The Simblified trio unravel all this on the latest episode, while making several bad jokes along the way. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. For more awesome IVM podcasts,find us at:  Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 108: This is Snot - a Shortie
    14 min 32 sec

    The humble booger has been the theme of juvenile jokes some of which we crack as well, but nasal mucus is quite a fascinating thing. Join your Simblified hosts as they embark on the discovery of... snot. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. For more awesome IVM podcasts,find us at:  Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 109: Yep, we're all screwed: The UN Report on Climate Change says so
    47 min 31 sec

    Enjoy yourselves, weve got till about 2040 for that. After that, says the most comprehensive climate change study yet, were pretty dang screwed if we cant contain rising temperatures to 1.5 degrees above preindustrial levels. People from Mumbai might scoff at a mere 1.5degree rise, but unlike cheap engineering colleges, every degree here matters. The Simblified trio breaks things down for you but now as well as how the world will break down in 2 decades... Yeah, this episode is not exactly cheerful. But hey, to balance it out, we have lots of our trademark humor which will give you one positive effect of climate change those will cease to exist soon. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. For more awesome IVM podcasts,find us at:  Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 110: Can we really suck Carbon (and other bad things) out of the air?
    14 min 41 sec

    In the last episode, we Simblified climate change spoiler alert if you havent heard it: Its real. Climate change, not our episode. Though... Thats also real but shockingly less terrible for the world. This week, we look at various techniques that have been discussed for removing carbon from the atmosphere. Weve all thought putting a giant vacuum cleaner in public places should do the trick, right There are several other ways too... And while theres been massive progress, none of them have really become THE solution. The Simblified trio look at ways to remove gases from the atmosphere, all while pumping several doses of gas back into it. Heh. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. For more awesome IVM podcasts,find us at:  Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 111: Everything you wanted to know about Indipop - with Atul Churamani
    1 hr 2 min 17 sec

    Everyone remembers the Golden Indipop era fondly. Starting with Baba Seghal Alisha, through to its peak of Silk Route Sonu Nigams preBollywood excursions, to Bhangrafuelled anthems, to an arguably inevitable decline. Everyone has a kvlt favourite ours is Paisa by Agosh. To talk about Indipop why it came about, how it grew matured and, well, immatured and why we dont have a scene today, the Simblified trio speaks to Atul Churamani. Atul was an important part of the Indipop movement with Magnasound in the 90s, pivotal to development of many artists careers and positioning. He now runs Turnkey Publishing one of India’s few independent music publishers, AR, and curation of artists for music festivals, and has spent several years in the music industry. Join us for a fascinating chat about one of the most glorious eras of this most indigenous of genres, the importance of MTV / Channel V / and of course, Bollywood. It was one of the most enlightening chats weve ever had, thoroughly proven by how silent the three hosts were and thank goodness for that. Follow Atul Churamani on Twitter: https://twitter.com/anrman Check out what Turnkey Publishing is up to: http://www.turnkeymusic.in/ NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. For more awesome IVM podcasts,find us at:  Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • (Rebroadcast) What Goes Behind Mood Indigo?
    51 min 59 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 Transfer and focusing on rock shows, events and informals. As one can imagine, pulling off an event of such scale is a huge process that starts way back in April itself. Simblified speaks to Karan and Chaitanya from the current Mood Indigo organising team to learn how its done and its a fascinating chat NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. For more awesome IVM podcasts,find us at:  Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 112: The most isolated tribe in the world
    50 min 50 sec

    No this episode is not about Simblified listeners. Rather its about a bunch of Indians who live in the North Sentinel island in the Andamans. Theyve recently been in the news for reacquainting a Christian missionary with God when he tried to convert them. We attempt to simblify this 21st century stone age communitys habits, language and of course, the socalled civilised worlds rather uncivil behaviour with them. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. For more awesome IVM podcasts,find us at:  Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 113: Why are the California wildfires so enormous?
    16 min 32 sec

    For a fire that had the most innocuous sounding name its official name is Campfire the recent forest fire that hit northern California was devastating. Join your simblifiers Naren, Srikeit and Chuck as they take a closer look at how devastating it was and why NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. For more awesome IVM podcasts,find us at:  Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 114: The RBI-Government tug of war
    53 min 33 sec

    The past weeks saw an uncharacteristically public spat between the Government and the RBI over who calls the shots over banking and money supply. The RBI doesnt want to pump in money into the economy. The government desperately needs it to. Join your simblifiers as they wade through deep waters to fish out the truth Disclaimer: This episode was recorded before RBI governor Urjit Patels sudden resignation NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. For more awesome IVM podcasts,find us at:  Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 115: Simblified Year-End "Chit-Chat" with Tony - Part 1
    52 min 34 sec

    Well, thats been a fun year, hasnt it Who can say bad things about a year where we had rising populism, climate change neglect, growing legitimacy for idiot rulers... As long as we have an internetconnected toilet bowl at the end of it The Simblified trio is joined by the sagacious Tony Sebastian, who coauthors a weekly satirical newsletter, The Third Slip along with Chuck as they pick topics out of a hat headphone case actually and talk about what happened in 2018, and what 2019 holds. 50 bleak, 40 optimism, 10 jokes. Maybe. Youll have to listen to find out. The rest of the episodes coming over the next 2 Mondays Follow Tony on Twitter: https://twitter.com/notytony And read / subscribe to The Third Slip here its funny. Promise: https://tinyletter.com/thethirdslip/ NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. For more awesome IVM podcasts,find us at:  Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 116: Simblified Year-End "Chit-Chat" with Tony - Part 2
    49 min 32 sec

    Enjoyed our last episode Youd better, because youre getting more of the same. The Simblified recap of a tumultuous year continues with part 2 of... well, youll find out. Happy New Year The Simblified trio is joined by the sagacious Tony Sebastian, who coauthors a weekly satirical newsletter, The Third Slip along with Chuck as they pick topics out of a hat headphone case actually and talk about what happened in 2018, and what 2019 holds. 50 bleak, 40 optimism, 10 jokes. Maybe. Youll have to listen to find out. First episode was out last week, next will be out next Monday. Follow Tony on Twitter: https://twitter.com/notytony And read / subscribe to The Third Slip here its funny. Promise: https://tinyletter.com/thethirdslip/ NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. For more awesome IVM podcasts,find us at:  Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 117: Simblified Year-End "Chit-Chat" with Tony - Part 3
    44 min 41 sec

    Hey Its the first Simblified episode of the new year but its the same format as the last two. We pick topics out of a hat, and talk about what happened in 2018, and what 2019 holds. Its part punditry, part talking out of a hat, literally. This is also the latest that weve ever recorded an episode, so apologies for the yawns ours, not yours. The Simblified trio is joined by the sagacious Tony Sebastian, who coauthors a weekly satirical newsletter, The Third Slip along with Chuck as they pick topics out of a hat headphone case actually and talk about what happened in 2018, and what 2019 holds. 50 bleak, 40 optimism, 10 jokes. Maybe. Youll have to listen to find out. This is the 3rd of the series no more, we promise so if you missed those, go back and listen to em Follow Tony on Twitter: https://twitter.com/notytony And read / subscribe to The Third Slip here its funny. Promise: https://tinyletter.com/thethirdslip/ NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. For more awesome IVM podcasts,find us at:  Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 118: What are New Year celebrations about?
    22 min 37 sec

    Happy new year Unless, of course, youre one of those cultures that celebrates your new year in March, April, August, October... Yes, the Jan 1 thing is a relatively recent phenomenon thanks to Roman Calendars thanks, Julius, as Asterix would say. On this shortie, the Simblified trio look at New Year cultures around the world and some things people around the world do to bring it in, apart from going for loud parties which invariably will have Ishq Tera Tadpave at some point. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. For more awesome IVM podcasts,find us at:  Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 119: New Horizons: A look at that thing that visited Pluto (And more)
    36 min 29 sec

    In 2006, NASA sent a space probe with the ambitious idea of photographing Pluto. Not just did it do that, it also crossed something called Ultima Thule, the furthest body ever visited by something manmade. This is a spectacular feat of engineering almost as good as the IVM folks managing to make this podcast sound decent after all our rambling. So why space exploration Why Pluto What next Can Chuck make a pun on Alpha Centauri For the answers for all these, join in as the Simblified lads take a look at this awesome little space probe. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. For more awesome IVM podcasts,find us at:  Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 120: We are all about VR today! Ft. Vyaas Shenoy
    44 min 12 sec

    Virtual Reality is big and thats, well, reality. Dont take our word for it, take CES look at the sheer number of products being revealed each year at the tech extravaganza by giant companies. And if you dont want to take their word for it, then how about taking the word of someone whos worked in this nascent industry Joining the Simblified trio this week is Vyaas Shenoy son of Narendra Young Vyaas tells us about his experience in the field and the potential right from medicine and training to, well, the naughty bits. This familyfriendly episode was a ton of fun for us to record, and we hope you enjoy it too even virtually. Offer valid only if your family is the Shenoys. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

  • (Rebroadcast): With @MohanK. Holy wow, we have a PhD in Maths on the show!
    41 min 31 sec

    We were too lazy to record this week, so heres a rebroadcast of an old episode one of our favourite interviews, with someone who, for some reason, decided to go and do a PhD in mathematics. He tells us what he does, why maths as a career, and makes SEVERAL poor jokes along the way. Ep. 19: 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 actually does. Hes also hilarious, and manages to outChuck Chuck with some absolutely hairtearingout puns. Hes an avid trekker and loves music so we talk about those as well. Chuck explains the math behind music and wonders why guitars arent used in classrooms more often. Mohan lets us know about some colourful Aussie slang not the sledging variety, thankfully. At the end of the show, you will want to: Take up maths as a career, run to the Himalayas, move to Australia and scratch Vegemite off your totry list. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

  • Ep. 121: Extradition - what exactly does it mean?
    20 min 1 sec

    Eating very less No. Thats extra diet. Ooh, more parliament in Japan No, thats extra Diet. Something a factory worker says about aluminium going through a cast No, thats extrude it. Send a criminal back to the country where he committed that crime Ah, now were talking. Sort of. In this shortie where Chuck forgot to insert all the above jokes, the trio looks at what extradition means, why its not very easy to get its biggest superstars like Vijay Mallya and Mehul Choksi on trial. This is, fittingly, the first episode where Srikeit is being dialled in, now that hes an NRI. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

  • Ep. 122: Do we really need civics? Ft. Meghnad & Shreyas from "How to Citizen"
    1 hr 0 min 51 sec

    Yes, back in school, Civics was like the token black guy of social studies. Who had time to learn about elected officials while deciduous trees and various dates were waiting to be mugged up But as we grow older, wiser and more responsible, we find ourselves using the things we were supposed to study in 7th standard more and more useful no, trigonometry, not you. Meghnad and Shreyas, hosts of a new podcast called How to Citizen tell us about this and how we can become better citizens or at least, better informed while trolling people on Twitter. This is an eyeopening episode and honestly, we could have gone on yammering for another few hours on the topic but you can hear MS do that in their show link below. We also talk about the problems of social studies pedagogy, and go through several of our own experiences and biases. Super chat it was and we hope you enjoy it as well. Listen to How to Citizen here: www.ivmpodcasts.com/howtocitizen NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

  • Ep. 123: The Union close to being Jacked
    54 min 38 sec

    On this episode of Simblified, Chuck and Srikeit Naren was missing, presumably fulfilling his duties as Malads Batman, check on the progress of Brexit Britains hilariously botched attempt of trying to leave the European Union. With just about a month left to the exit deadline and with no deal to gracefully exit anywhere on the horizon, we discuss the potential options for how Brexit may pan out. Almost all options involve Britain comically shooting themselves in the foot so join in for some gyaan and a lot of postcolonial schadenfreude. Also check out the previous episodes where the Simblified lads discussed the trainwreck that is UK politics: Ep. 25 All You Needed to Know about Brexit: https://ivm.today/SimbRB25 Ep. 61 Corbyn May be PM: https://ivm.today/SIMB61 Ep. 115 Year end ChitChat with Tony Part 1: https://ivm.today/SIMB115 NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

  • Ep. 124: Can someone explain this GDPR thing?
    38 min 19 sec

    Recently, you might have heard of something called the GDPR. It has something to do with the Russians, right Well, no. Well, not entirely, anyway. The GDPR is a massive law that protects Europeans data from companies that would like to peddle off the fact that you have a predeliction of ordering icecream at 2 AM heh to some company for a quick buck. And Googles been very evil and is being fined 50 million Euros. So the Simblified trio duo actually, Naren wasnt there have a look at the law and its ramifications. By the way, Simblified is not GDPR compliant so you cant unsubscribe ok you can, but please dont. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

  • Ep. 125: So, what happens after you flush?
    15 min 20 sec

    Right, theres no easy or clean way of saying this: Were going to look at what happens to your poo after it leaves you... r toilet bowl. It undergoes quite a journey before making its way back into and you knew this would happen fertilizer for your food or water you drink sorry. After this shortie, you will gain new found respect for sewage treatment plants Enjoy. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

  • (Rebroadcast): How Ad Films Work: A Chat with Dharam Valia
    56 min 40 sec

    Today, we rebroadcast one of our favourite interviews: Dharam Valia, who heads an awesome production house based out of Mumbai. Regular programming commences next week 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 like films themselves. This week, we look at how exactly this is done. We chat with Dharam Valia, whos been running Hungry Films for the last 3 years. Along the way, we take several potshots at advertising, make several poor jokes and glean into the future where digital ads with skip are seen more than traditional TV ads. Oh and Dharam used to be the boss of 2/3 of Simblified well leave it to you to work out which Hint: Naren never worked in advertising. Find Dharam at dharamv https://twitter.com/dharamv on Twitter. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

  • Ep. 126: The pettiest (and funniest) war in the world
    21 min 47 sec

    In this age of global strife, mass migration, fake news and orange oafs as presidents, we address the most important conflict of humankind. Pewdiepie vs Tseries. Tune in to this Simblified shortie about this ridiculous feud for YouTube subscribers between a YouTuber from Sweden and NOIDAs finest export since... roads. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

  • Ep. 127: Are the internet and WWW the same thing? (spoiler alert: no)
    58 min 10 sec

    Recently, the internet celebrated its 30th birthday Or wait, was it the world wide web Wait. Whats the difference Is there a difference Are Vincent Cerf Tim BernersLee the same person What on earth is TCP/IP Ok, ok, be calm. Our trio attempts to help you answer all these questions and more, taking you on a cyberhistory tour. And well... There are jokes. Some very bad ones. Sorry in advance. PS: In the episode, we talk about an ad in the early 80s which talked about commercial email. Its hilarious now, and definitely worth a watch https://www.youtube.com/watchvb1XsBny6IQk. Who knows which technologies will become superstandard tomorrow which we talk about like this, now NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

  • Ep. 128: How does the internet travel around the world?
    18 min 27 sec

    In our last episode, we looked at the differences between the internet and the WWW. In this episode, we take things a step further by figuring out how exactly Facebook Google, located in California comes here to India. The answer, it turns out, is through a series of really long underwater cables, each of which is thinner than your hair really. The Simblified trio tell you all you need to know about how the internet whizzes around the world, in this shortie. Enjoy NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

  • Ep. 129: What it takes to make the Indian elections happen
    38 min 39 sec

    Happy election season In this strictly nonpolitical episode we value our heads and studio, Chuck Naren talk about the massive machinery it takes to get 90 crore people out there and voting. We look at what all the Election Commission has to do to ensure fair and free elections at most times, despite political parties. Join in and may the least bad party win NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

  • Ep. 130: Make fransip with Orkut again!
    20 min 49 sec

    Remember Orkut Well, of course you do but mostly as a joke. The truth is, a lot of Indians experience with social media is actually incomplete without Orkut. One such Indian is Shri N. Shenoy, who shock, horror, has never been on said platform. So Chuck and IVM Podcasts producer Abbas Momin filling in for an absconding Srikeit try to tell him what hes been missing out on. If you liked this shortie, write us a testimonial. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

  • Ep. 131: Artist Management & setting up music properties with Romario
    42 min 59 sec

    Ever been to a music gig and wondered how it all came together Look at the artists on stage how did they get there Do they just ring up the venue Do the venues call them Do bands have an HR What does being an artist involve Just play in your bedroom, upload on YouTube, become famous, play at gigs and have fans at your feet Well sort of, but theres a lot in between. To unravel that, we have Romario Rodrigues joining Chuck Naren in the studio as we aim to simblify artist management. Romario has set up a company called Kranti Art Theory that has recently turned one year old, and works with some promising music and visual artists in India. They had a lovely chat about what the whole thing involves, and how get this his company celebrated its first year in business by throwing a party on a boat Check out Kranti Art Theory on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/soundsofkranti Facebook https://www.facebook.com/soundsofkranti/ they have some fun gigs coming up every now and then, and work with some very cool artists. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of this podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

  • Ep. 132: The science in Avengers: Endgame
    21 min 6 sec

    WARNING: Moderate spoilers in this episode Ideally best listened after or during watching the movie. So, Endgame. Theres a ton of characters, emotion and history in there. And, like all superhero movies, theres a fair bit of liberty taken on the factual or scientific part of things, which doesnt mean we cant deep dive In particular, the Thanos snap in Infinity War that wiped out half of all life oops, spoiler for that movie but if you havent seen that by now, you probably dont care. What implications would that actually have Can we make do without half of all humans, trees, cows and shudder podcast hosts Join the trio as they find out. Some fabulous videos on this concept: https://www.youtube.com/watchvRWqgqEejDes https://www.youtube.com/watchvY4XgpB7WbYY NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

  • Ep. 133: Black holes & why they're so darn important
    38 min 10 sec

    Youve probably seen THAT photograph. So, why are black holes so important Whys this fuzzy little picture of some distant faraway thingummy sending scientists and all those smart people into a frenzy Well, its complicated, but thankfully the Simblified gang have watched several Youtube videos and attempt to explain it to you with some signature humour. We look at how some Hydrogen atoms in outer space get really horny, get it on, form stars, which eventually implode and form black holes. These utterly fascinating things which confounded even Einstein Hawking hold a lot of secrets to our universe. Join us and get enough fodder to make your next water cooler conversations awesome youll be saying things like Heh, my appraisal was like an Event Horizon in no time. Ok, maybe dont say that we dont want your social life to be like what this episode is about. Some awesome videos on black holes you should check out: https://www.youtube.com/watchvyWOcvGETRQ https://www.youtube.com/watchvSdySHadrYAA NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

  • Ep. 134: Wikileaks is the same as Wikipedia. NOT.
    17 min 24 sec

    Julian Assange has been in the news recently he got arrested after riding a skateboard around in the place that was actually sheltering him from arrest for a rape case, while in parallel, the US wanted to have a chat with him about all those top secret military documents that he leaked. Woah, thats a lot to take in. So lets break things down for you. 4 essential questions, 1 Simblified Shortie. 1. Are Wikileaks and Wikipedia the same thing spoiler alert: No 2. Are Wikileaks Anonymous the same thing 3. Are Julian Assange Edward Snowden the same person or colleagues or… Friends 4. Does Wikileaks still exist NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

  • Ep. 135: Fantastic beasts and their bullsh*t stories
    56 min 36 sec

    In the footsteps of the Indian armys recent Yeti discovery, we decided to delve deeper into the world of mythical beasts called Cryptids. Join the Simblified trio as they look at the legends and elaborate hoaxes surrounding the Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot and even the MonkeyMan of Delhi. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

  • Ep. 136: Anthropocene Now
    12 min 53 sec

    After a long rally of yesithass and ohreallyIdontthinksos, scientists have finally agreed that we are now in a new geological epoch which recognizes that humans have significantly changed earth with their activities. Join your Simblified hosts as they delve into what the Anthropocene epoch is and the latest dope on all the happenings. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

  • Ep. 137: How to travel on a desi budget (with Utsav Mamoria) - Part 1
    55 min 52 sec

    In this episode, Chuck and Naren talk to Utsav Mamoria, who makes his third appearance on the show. The last time, he spoke about how he was preparing for a 3month sabbatical Episode 85 this time, hes back and is ready to share his experiences, stories and most importantly tips for those who want to travel on a budget. A desi budget. Utsav finished an enviable itinerary at a cost you wont believe. He is hard at work on his travel book, as well make sure you check it out later in the year. We talk about budgeting for flights, stay, food, sightseeing and more. This is less Simblification and more chat with a person very passionate about travel. He also slips in some beautiful stories, and evangelizes slow travel, as opposed to trying to check off as many items as possible in a day. Follow Utsav and his travel stories trust us, this is different from other pretty pictures only travel accounts: instagram.com/whywetravel42 Recommended by Utsav: Airline Ticketing: Skyscanner, Kayak, Momondo, Hoppr, Google Flights Booking Stay: Booking.com, AirBnB, Hostelbookers, Hostelworld, Couchsurfing NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

  • Ep. 138: Apple's Revolutionary iPhone recycling robot, Daisy
    15 min 12 sec

    Recently, Apple unveiled Daisy a robot made for stripping apart its iPhones so that parts and precious metals can be reused. Whats more, the company noted for its secrecy has opened the lab up to other manufacturers so they can learn from it. Its one more step that the Cupertino company is taking towards its environmental goals. Chuck and Naren give you the dope about Daisy in this shortie. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

  • Ep. 139: How to travel on a desi budget (with Utsav Mamoria) - Part 2
    1 hr 1 min 49 sec

    This is part 2 of our chat with Utsav Mamoria, on travel. Make sure you check out Part 1 here  https://ivm.today/SIMB137 Chuck and Naren talk to Utsav Mamoria, who makes his third appearance on the show. The last time, he spoke about how he was preparing for a 3month sabbatical Episode 85 this time, hes back and is ready to share his experiences, stories and most importantly tips for those who want to travel on a budget. A desi budget. Utsav finished an enviable itinerary at a cost you wont believe. He is hard at work on his travel book, as well make sure you check it out later in the year. We talk about budgeting for flights, stay, food, sightseeing and more. This is less Simblification and more chat with a person very passionate about travel. He also slips in some beautiful stories, and evangelizes slow travel, as opposed to trying to check off as many items as possible in a day. Follow Utsav and his travel stories trust us, this is different from other pretty pictures only travel accounts: instagram.com/whywetravel42 Recommended by Utsav: Airline Ticketing: Skyscanner, Kayak, Momondo, Hoppr, Google Flights Booking Stay: Booking.com, AirBnB, Hostelbookers, Hostelworld, Couchsurfing NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

  • Ep. 140: NBFCs and their part in everyone's downfall
    22 min 4 sec

    Join your Simblified hosts as they sniff around to find out what ails NBFCs and indeed, what NBFCs do exactly. Find out how bad the mess is and how it got so. And suffer some bad puns and jokes along the way NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

  • Ep. 141: Ever Wonder how we predict the weather?
    14 min 18 sec

    So, yeah, the weather in Mumbai isnt all that great or is full of romance, petrichor, and other nonsense, if you dont need to travel by public transport. Anyway we frequently criticize the MET for getting the weather wrong. But they get it right most of the time, and its pretty darn difficult to ask given that literally anything in the world could change the weather. It was a meteorologist who coined the phrase butterfly effect, after all. Chuck and Srikeit look at how the weather is predicted and look back at some ways our ancestors used to do so. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

  • (Rebroadcasting): The Tea Totaller: Ajit Bhaskar tells us all about being a 'Tea scientist'
    39 min 53 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 Simblified pun is only. 6 Ajits, and whose incredible cooking skills have made many drool over at Instagram macroajit, is actually a Ph.D. who now is a food scientist. He joins the Simblified crew for a fascinating chat on what happens behind the scenes of your favourite tea brew. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

  • Ep. 142: A lookback at the Cricket World Cup - Part 1
    51 min 43 sec

    True hipsters that we are, weve decided to do a series of cricket shows AFTER the CWC19 is over. Some might call us late, but we say theres benefit in being late like in Laras batting technique, for instance. Anyway, the Simblified gang look through the World Cup editions 1975 to 1992, each of which were different, a microcosm of the changing times around them. From the quiet, polite, sparse crowds of England 1975 to raucous middleclass noise of Subcontinent 1987. From the lowscoring matches of old to pinchhitting techniques. We look at it all and make some bad jokes along the way. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

  • Ep. 143: Different Strokes - Variants of cricket you might not have heard of
    14 min 48 sec

    Cricket was introduced by the colonising British all over the world. In many places, the game was absorbed by local communities and transformed into something different. In this episode, your Simblified hosts look at two such variants which emphasize social bonding and pretty much lose the competitive angles. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

  • Ep. 144: A lookback at the Cricket World Cup - Part 2
    1 hr 3 min 41 sec

    In this episode, Srikeit and Chuck look back at the history of the Cricket World Cup from 1996 to 2019: Highlights, takeaways and funny moments from each of these tournaments. Yes, even 2007, which noone remembers. They are joined by Tony Sebastian twitter.com/notytony who is guesting on this episode to fill in for Naren. We hope you enjoy this show and get a little nostalgic, even as youre recovering over the greatest ODI ever. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

  • Ep. 145: How Hawk-Eye works
    16 min

    HOWZAAAAAAAT Sorry, we had to catch your attention. In this episode, the Simblified guys look at the fascinating technology that is Hawkeye, how it works and how its used in other sports including, for some reason, golf, which, for some reason, thinks its a sport. Anyway, this shortie episode also tells you some fascinating trivia like when the first time it was used was, and how much it costs. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

  • Ep. 146: On making crosswords, ft. Tony Sebastian
    55 min 43 sec

    Crosswords those quaint old things, delighting pun lovers since time immemorial are notoriously difficult things to put together let alone solve. So the guys who make them must be some otherlevel geniuses only. Your hosts arent but luckily, we managed to get someone on the show Tony Sebastian is a cruciverbalist yes, thats what theyre called who has set crosswords for The Hindu, and is a wordplay enthusiast also a nonsense enthusiast, given its his third appearance on Simblified. Join us as we chat about how he got into crosswords, how he sets them, the different types and how you too can fulfill your punmaking/solving dreams NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

  • Ep. 147: The fascinating story of South African cricket and apartheid
    19 min 33 sec

    Apartheid. South Africa. Cricket World Cup. Somehow, those three terms seem to be linked uncomfortably together so the Simblified gang or, 2/3rds of it anyway have a look at how South African cricket got themselves in a spot of trouble in the first place. Its a fascinating story of a cricketer called Basil DOliviera, racist politicians, some bribery and a lot of circumstances falling in place. The end result: SA didnt play cricket for decades, till their politicians finally came to their senses. Enjoy this shortie, which is more a story than anything else NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

  • Ep. 148: On FinTech, startup life & investing - with Satyen Kothari
    1 hr 2 min 54 sec

    Weve seen a lot of action in the space of financial technology in the last few years. Satyen Kothari knows a thing or five about the space, having started multiple companies, including Citrus Payments and Cube Wealth, his newest venture that aims to make investing simple and relateable. Srikeit and Chuck have a chat with him, traversing lots of terrain including startup stories, life at Stanford, and how different Silicon Valley is from India. Needless to say, Satyen raises both the average IQ and average net worth of the room considerably. We could have honestly gone on for an hour each on several topics but weve tried to compress it all for a nice, nontechnical chat for you guys, and hope you enjoy it NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

  • Ep. 149: Cocaine Hippos
    17 min 28 sec

    This shortie has everything drugs, lots of sex and the resulting hippos. To make sense of that, join Chuck and Srikeit for this fascinating story of how Pablo Escobars bizarre legacy continues to bother the Colombian government nearly 30 years after his death. This episode is just like one of Escobars hippos: short, plump and bloody hilarious NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

  • We have an announcement to make!
    3 min 54 sec

    Hey Simblified listeners We would like to inform you that there wont be any episode out this week or next week. Were extremely sorry and we understand that some of you cant do without your regular Simblified programming. However, we are planning something big over the next few weeks to celebrate our 150th episode milestone and will need your help Thats right We will require you guys to send in concepts, theories, anything you can think of, for us to Simblify and with our expert analysis and persisting banter, we will have them deconstructed within the limited time. Do send your questions on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook with the hashtag Simblified150. If you come across an unexpected error from the previously given option, do send them to our Twitter / Instagram handles which are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. You can also post your questions on this Google form. https://forms.gle/k2Sj41Sg31nmaXCw5 NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

  • We have an announcement to make! v2
    2 min 25 sec

    Hey Simblified listeners We would want to inform you that there will be no episode this week. However, we will be celebrating our 150th episode milestone next week. Hurray In the meantime, please do send in concepts, theories, anything you can think of, for us to simblify and with our expert analysis and persisting banter, we will have them deconstructed within the limited time. Tune in next week for a special episode Do send your questions on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook with the hashtag Simblified150. If you come across an unexpected error from the previously given option, do send them to our Twitter / Instagram handles which are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. You can also post your questions on this Google form. https://forms.gle/k2Sj41Sg31nmaXCw5 NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.

  • Ep. 150: The 150th episode, Part 1
    45 min 25 sec

    Thats right, you let us ramble on unchecked and well eventually hit a milestone. So we collectively raise our podcasting bats or... mics to acknowledge the deafening cheers that accompany our 150th episode To celebrate or... finding a way out since we were too lazy to do anything we asked our dear listeners to send in ideas for things we can Simblify Thank you for the overwhelming response so much so that were going to have multiple 150th episodes We have a whole spectrum of questions to answer, so lets dive right in. This week: The difference between first world, second world and third world countries, why popping bubble wrap is so satisfying, how aircrafts are able to fly without crashing into each other, and a very very profound question to kick things off by Cyrus of Cyrus Says. Thank you capefoxalix, ChloeBhatoore, Arjuncho and boredbroacha for sending in the questions If you like this, theres more such crowdsourced nonsense coming next week so if you hate these episodes, we now have someone else to partially blame NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

  • Ep. 151: The 150th episode, Part 2
    37 min 17 sec

    In this second part of our 150th episode whatever that means, we continue what we did with the first part. As you know, we asked our listeners to send in ideas for things we can Simblify to celebrate this little milestone. Once again thank you for the overwhelming response. If you dont like these episodes, you now have only yourselves to blame. Once again, we have a whole bunch of kickass questions, and the trio of Chuck, Srikeit Naren will try their best to answer them or, at the very least, entertain you while trying to answer them. This week: How much would would a sigh... You know where this goes. Whose job it is to give back change in a bus you The conductor, and are there other galaxies like ours out there Statutory warning: There are some very horrible jokes in here. Youve been warned. But hey, if youre a regular listener, you knew that, didnt you NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

  • Ep. 152: The 150th Episode, Part 3
    54 min 16 sec

    What, yet another 150th episode Well, yes. We got way too many requests from our listeners so you have only yourselves to blame, actually. This week, we have only the young scallywags Chuck and Srikeit, as Naren was... well... contributing to the economy. In this episode, we look at the effect of various intoxicants on the brain purely from theoretical research of course, the importance of space travel not with said intoxicants and why the damn waist size number is different from actual waist sizes Many thanks to Sreenidish Twitter and mikhailalmeida Instagram for sending in these questions. This episode of Simblified is sponsored by Intel. Check out their website: https://www.intel.in/vpro NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

  • Ep. 153: The 150th episode, Part 4
    49 min 29 sec

    Goodness, another 150th episode This is a running joke now which we hope carries through till our 200th episode. Yup, we crossed 150 recently, and to celebrate, we asked our fans to send in some questions and boy did we get a lot In this episode, Chuck Srikeit simblify Brexit always a hilarious topic and Dubai. Thank you to Clytone Instagram, siddharthdudeja Instagram and everyone who sent questions in We might have one more 150th episode. By which we mean we definitely will. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

  • Ep. 154: The 150th episode, Part 5
    50 min 13 sec

    Will this ever end Perhaps not soon. Weve received an overwhelming response from you guys and want to try and answer all of your questions So yes, weve put together another 150th episode. On this Srikeitless episode, Chuck and Naren break down the dying question, why is sion called shiv and why do the local cabs in Mumbai have certain surburbs mentioned at the back of them but will go anywhere you like They also simblify the Easter Islands and talk about the the most remote place on earth, Tristan Da Cunha. Later, they explain the Instagram influencer ecosystem and conduct a ground breaking research on the eponymous Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai Make sure you buckle up for this rollercoaster of an episode Wed like to thank Utsav Mamoria whywetravel42, Navin Naronha houseofnaronha, thefraudbrahmin and you anonymous Google form person for sending in your questions Link to the moai video  https://www.youtube.com/watchvc4U5Y7MSAJc NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

  • Ep. 155: The Final 150th episode
    21 min 59 sec

    We are finally done with our 150th episode special, yes we swear this time its over and it took us only 6 parts to end it. We hope that you enjoyed this interactive journey and would like to thank each and every one of you who took the time to write to us and patiently listened throughout this series. It has been an amazing journey so far Alright, enough with the acceptance award speech and lets get to what we have for you this week We have dedicated this entire episode to talk about brand conglomerates such as Luxottica, Disney, General Motors, Unilever etc. What is a conglomerate and how many brands fall under these conglomerates which we arent aware of Thank you Sivaram fickleberryhunn for submitting your question which made this weeks episode NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

  • Ep. 156: Behavioural Addiction
    49 min 39 sec

    After a series of celebrating our milestone, we are back to continue our normal episodes with mildy researched topics and a little banter, not that it was any different previously. All banter aside, this week, we dive deep into the sensitive topic of behavioural addiction. Srikeit and Naren simblify what behavioural addiction is, the neurochemistry of the brain and how we can help someone suffering from behavioural addiction. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

  • Ep. 157: Dream of para-para-Paraprosdokian
    17 min 25 sec

    On this lighthearted shortie, Srikeit and Naren simblify the figure of speech, Paraprosdokian. Yes, thats one heck of a tongue twister. Join them in this episode as they give you humourous examples and guide you to unexpect the expected. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.

  • (Rebroadcasting): Do you really need civics? Ft. Meghnad & Shreyas from "How to Citizen"
    1 hr 2 min 8 sec

    Yes, back in school, Civics was like the token black guy of social studies. Who had time to learn about elected officials while deciduous trees and various dates were waiting to be mugged up But as we grow older, wiser and more responsible, we find ourselves using the things we were supposed to study in 7th standard more and more useful no, trigonometry, not you. Meghnad and Shreyas, hosts of a new podcast called How to Citizen tell us about this and how we can become better citizens or at least, better informed while trolling people on Twitter. This is an eyeopening episode and honestly, we could have gone on yammering for another few hours on the topic but you can hear MS do that in their show link below. We also talk about the problems of social studies pedagogy, and go through several of our own experiences and biases. Super chat it was and we hope you enjoy it as well. Listen to How to Citizen here: www.ivmpodcasts.com/howtocitizen NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

  • Ep. 158: The PFN-Simblified crossover episode
    21 min 10 sec

    This week, weve got you a special crossover episode featuring your very truly Simblified and Post Cards From Nowhere hosted by our good friend, Utsav Mamoria. Some of Utsavs conversation with us on our previous episodes on How to Travel on a Desi Budget have been polished and published on his new podcast ,so we thought of adding those snippets together for you We hope you enjoy this collaboration and see you next week with a fresh new Simblified episode How to travel on a desi budget part 1 How to travel on a desi budget part 2  Check out Utsavs podcast here NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

  • Ep. 159: The Impeachment Process
    26 min 11 sec

    Anyone tuned in to the constant laughter track aka News coming from the US will definitely have heard of Democrats attempts to impeach their Orange Overlord. But what really is impeachment What are its rules And when if ever does it end Join Chuck and Srikeit as they attempt to simblify impeachment beginning with what a peach has to do with removing someone from office. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

  • Ep. 160: Did porn really help the internet grow?
    54 min 47 sec

    Short answer yes. Since time immemorial, smut has pushed technology from cave paintings to virtual reality and everything in between. The internet has been a particularly rewarded beneficiary of peoples desires for the naughty. Join Chuck and Srikeit as they unravel this, while admirably staying away from innuendos. NEW TO SIMBLIFIED Its an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates. Your hosts and Twitter / Instagram handles are Chuck chuckgopal / chuckofalltrades, Srikeit srikeit, srikeit and Naren shenoyn, shenoynv. We are part of the IVM Podcast network, who, till this day, wonder why they signed us on. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

  • Ep. 161: The 2019 recap Part 1 - Big Tech, Cricket WC & Softbank
    1 hr 2 min 49 sec

    Its the end of a very eventful year assuming nothing happens in the last 3 days. While weve done a ton of topical Simblification, we thought wed have a look at some of the major themes that kept coming back to bite us in the arse in 2019. The Simblified gang break have a freewheeling, absolutely unscripted conversation on some key topics that kept hitting headlines through the year and... made many heads fall on desks, too. Wed reveal the topics in this description, but... Then whats the fun, right Each episode features 56 topics which our team of hosts discuss. We all learn something new along the way, and hope you do, too and yes, there are many many bad jokes too. Its also the first episode with our guestwhilerecording, but promotedtocohostafterrecording new host, Tony Sebastian Say hello Chuck Srikeit make up your old hosts, while Naren is unfortunately AWOL. We would love to hear from you on what you think of the show. You can ping us on Twitter: chuckgopal, srikeit, shenoyn, notytony Or on Instagram: chuckofalltrades, srikeit, shenoynv, notytony

  • Ep. 162: The 2019 recap Part 2 - Supreme Court Decisions, Hong Kong Protests & the U2 concert
    59 min 13 sec

    The Simblified gang carries on with their 2019 review because they have nothing better to do. While weve done a ton of topical Simblification, we thought wed have a look at some of the major themes that kept coming back to bite us in the arse in 2019.The Simblified gang break have a freewheeling, absolutely unscripted conversation on some key topics that kept hitting headlines through the year and... made many heads fall on desks, too. Wed reveal the topics in this description, but... Then whats the fun, right Each episode features 56 topics which our team of hosts discuss. We all learn something new along the way, and hope you do, too and yes, there are many many bad jokes too. Um, we touch upon the U2 concert as well because Chuck.NEW TO SIMBLIFIEDIts an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates.We would love to hear from you about what you think of the show. You can ping us onTwitter: chuckgopal, srikeit, shenoyn, notytonyInstagram: chuckofalltrades, srikeit, shenoynv, notytonyYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

  • Ep. 163: The 2019 recap Part 3 - Climate activism, China & India's political landscape
    1 hr 0 min 46 sec

    Oooh, this is a loaded episodeThe Simblified gang carries on with part 3 of their 2019 review even though by the time you hear this were well into the crap 2020 will bring. While weve done a ton of topical Simblification, we thought wed have a look at some of the major themes that kept coming back to bite us in the arse in 2019. The Simblified gang break have a freewheeling, absolutely unscripted conversation on some key topics that kept hitting headlines through the year and... made many heads fall on desks, too. Wed reveal the topics in this description, but... Then whats the fun, right Each episode features 56 topics which our team of hosts discuss. We all learn something new along the way, and hope you do, too and yes, there are many many bad jokes too.This is our 2nd episode with our guestwhilerecording, but promotedtocohostafterrecording new host, Tony Sebastian Say hello Chuck Srikeit make up your old hosts, while Naren is unfortunately AWOL.NEW TO SIMBLIFIEDIts an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates.We would love to hear from you about what you think of the show. You can ping us onTwitter: chuckgopal, srikeit, shenoyn, notytonyInstagram: chuckofalltrades, srikeit, shenoynv, notytony

  • Ep. 164: The 2019 recap part 4: Amazon, Brexit, Gully Boy
    46 min 35 sec

    And finally, were at part 4 of the yearend review, even though by the time you hear this episode, 1/12th of 2020 is already over. Hopefully, your resolutions arentThis is the last part of the 2019 review phew, finally. While weve done a ton of topical Simblification, we thought wed have a look at some of the major themes that kept coming back to bite us in the arse in 2019. The Simblified gang have a freewheeling, absolutely unscripted conversation on some key topics that kept hitting headlines through the year and... made many heads fall on desks, too. Wed reveal the topics in this description, but... Then whats the fun, right Each episode features 56 topics which our team of hosts discusses. We all learn something new along the way and hope you do, too and yes, there are many many bad jokes too.And yes by now youve grown familiar to the voice of Tony Sebastian, our new cohost Say hello Chuck Srikeit make up your old hosts, while Naren is unfortunately AWOL.NEW TO SIMBLIFIEDIts an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates.We would love to hear from you about what you think of the show. You can ping us onTwitter: chuckgopal, srikeit, shenoyn, notytonyInstagram: chuckofalltrades, srikeit, shenoynv, notytony

  • Ep. 165: Welcome, Tony
    17 min 39 sec

    Simblified upgraded from a rusty bike to a creaky autorickshaw when we got Srikeit on as a 3rd host a few years ago, and now weve traded our beloved tuktuk to a sleek electric car zippin down the highways, turning heads and causing admiration, all while delighting onlookers and generally improving lives of everyone who happens to be within 3 sq km of it. Um, well at least thats what we told Tony in the brochure. So yes, we have decided to get Tony Sebastian on as our 4th cohost. Fans will remember him as a frequent guest on yearend episodes, and that one time he told us about crosswords. We thought wed spend an episode talking about him and his past, upbringing and his adorable Mallu accent but instead we do a lot of nonsense ramble instead. Its still a highly entertaining episode. So say hello to the one and only Tony SebastianNEW TO SIMBLIFIEDIts an Indian podcast probably the best to come from Malad West that takes things that happen around us, and deconstructs them in a language you can understand, often surmounting several puns and PG Wodehouse references along the way. We aim to make you appear smarter during parties, job interviews, and dates.We would love to hear from you about what you think of the show. You can ping us onTwitter: chuckgopal, srikeit, shenoyn, notytonyInstagram: chuckofalltrades, srikeit, shenoynv, notytony

  • Ep. 166: We see, you see, we all CES 2020
    1 hr 1 min 42 sec

    The worlds largest consumer electronics show of the year happened in early Jan, and it clearly took the gang some time to wrap their head around everything that happened in Las Vegas. From new gadgets to new tech and trends, the boys talk about it all. From potentially planetsaving tech like plantbased meat, to, er, a robot that delivers you toilet paper its all here. We also make many bad puns, but thats par for the course, innitThis is also our first actual episode with Tony as an official 4th cohostMeet your hosts aka The UltracrepidariansChuck Naren Srikeit TonyInstagram: chuckofalltrades shenoynv srikeit notytonyTwitter: chuckgopal shenoyn srikeit notytonySay hello and tell us what you think We love your feedback.Wed love it if you could leave a rating on Apple Podcasts it really helps boost visibility and our egos.Simblified is:An Indian podcast that takes things that happen around us and deconstructs them in a manner you can understand and impress your colleagues, next interviewer, date or cat. Run by four folks seeking a return to the good ol days of Twitter Chuck, Naren, Srikeit Tony, Simblified has the guarantee of if we can understand it, you can and proceeds to look at everything from technology to politics to weird phenomena to questions you never knew you wanted to be answered. Along the way, youll hear lots of bad jokes, facts, PG Wodehouse references, and more bad jokes. Hopefully, youll have a laugh too The four hosts pride themselves on being ultracrepidarians.

  • Ep. 167: The word is Flat - Deconstructing Maradu
    31 min 4 sec

    On 11th and 12th Jan 2020, 4 apartment complexes in Maradu in Kochi, Kerala were brought following a longdrawn legal battle. This story was fascinating enough for the Simblified gang to read the actual Supreme Court order and so they had to let people know about their glorious achievement. In this shortie, the quartet try to present a very simblified version of what happened, what it means, and what you should keep in mind if youre in the market to buy a flat. Also, they stumble over the difference between an apartment and a flat.Feat: Thaikkudam Bridge.Link: Supreme Court Order helpfully highlighted by a Reddit user https://imgur.com/a/vHCNt0aMeet your hosts aka The UltracrepidariansChuck Naren Srikeit TonyInstagram: chuckofalltrades shenoynv srikeit notytonyTwitter: chuckgopal shenoyn srikeit notytonySay hello and tell us what you think We love your feedback.Wed love it if you could leave a rating on Apple Podcasts it really helps boost visibility and our egos.Simblified is:An Indian podcast that takes things that happen around us and deconstructs them in a manner you can understand and impress your colleagues, next interviewer, date or cat. Run by four folks seeking a return to the good ol days of Twitter Chuck, Naren, Srikeit Tony, Simblified has the guarantee of if we can understand it, you can and proceeds to look at everything from technology to politics to weird phenomena to questions you never knew you wanted to be answered. Along the way, youll hear lots of bad jokes, facts, PG Wodehouse references, and more bad jokes. Hopefully, youll have a laugh

  • Ep. 168: Consumed in moderation
    55 min 10 sec

    Facebook, the social network everyone loves to hate has been grappling with the free speech v/s content moderation conundrum for several years now. In the first half of 2020, they are going beyond Community Standards and establishing an oversight board. The Simblified gang look at what this Supreme Court looks like and how it might turn out as they discuss Facebooks winter of diss content.Link: A great Radiolab episode from 2018 on how the community standards came into being Post No Evilhttps://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/radiolab/articles/postnoevilMeet your hosts aka The UltracrepidariansChuck Naren Srikeit TonyInstagram: chuckofalltrades shenoynv srikeit notytonyTwitter: chuckgopal shenoyn srikeit notytonySay hello and tell us what you think We love your feedback.Wed love it if you could leave a rating on Apple Podcasts it really helps boost visibility and our egos.Simblified is:An Indian podcast that takes things that happen around us and deconstructs them in a manner you can understand and impress your colleagues, next interviewer, date or cat. Run by four folks seeking a return to the good ol days of Twitter Chuck, Naren, Srikeit Tony, Simblified has the guarantee of if we can understand it, you can and proceeds to look at everything from technology to politics to weird phenomena to questions you never knew you wanted to be answered. Along the way, youll hear lots of bad jokes, facts, PG Wodehouse references, and more bad jokes. Hopefully, youll have a laugh.

  • Ep. 169: The Stoic Way Of Life
    26 min 23 sec

    There have been several stoic philosophers like Seneca the Younger, Marcus Aurelius Epictetus Jiggles who have influenced the school of Hellenistic philosophy. What is stoicism you may ask How does one become a stoic Do we suffer more often in imagination than in reality To put your curiosity out of misery, Naren, Chuck Tony explain the philosophy and history of stoicism and how one can incorporate stoicism as a way of life.Meet your hosts aka The UltracrepidariansChuck Naren Srikeit TonyInstagram: chuckofalltrades shenoynv srikeit notytonyTwitter: chuckgopal shenoyn srikeit notytonySay hello and tell us what you think We love your feedback.Wed love it if you could leave a rating on Apple Podcasts it really helps boost visibility and our egos.Simblified is:An Indian podcast that takes things that happen around us and deconstructs them in a manner you can understand and impress your colleagues, next interviewer, date or cat. Run by four folks seeking a return to the good ol days of Twitter Chuck, Naren, Srikeit Tony, Simblified has the guarantee of if we can understand it, you can and proceeds to look at everything from technology to politics to weird phenomena to questions you never knew you wanted to be answered. Along the way, youll hear lots of bad jokes, facts, PG Wodehouse references, and more bad jokes. Hopefully, youll have a laugh.

  • Ep. 170: UBI - Free money for everybody
    47 min 8 sec

    As Oprah Winfrey once said, You get free money, and you get free money, everybody gets free moneyBased on this totally legit infamous quote, this episode is about UBI not Union Bank of India as google would mention it but Universal Basic Income. A concept also known as citizens income, UBI does have some interesting perks which help the average person live a better life. Other famous people have also encouraged the notion of UBI like Martin Luther King Jr, Mark Zuckerberg and Andrew Yang. So we did some research to talk about the yin and yang of UBI and the impact it will have on the global economy.Meet your hosts aka The UltracrepidariansChuck Naren Srikeit TonyInstagram: chuckofalltrades shenoynv srikeit notytonyTwitter: chuckgopal shenoyn srikeit notytonySay hello and tell us what you think We love your feedback.Wed love it if you could leave a rating on Apple Podcasts it really helps boost visibility and our egos.Simblified is:An Indian podcast that takes things that happen around us and deconstructs them in a manner you can understand and impress your colleagues, next interviewer, date or cat. Run by four folks seeking a return to the good ol days of Twitter Chuck, Naren, Srikeit Tony, Simblified has the guarantee of if we can understand it, you can and proceeds to look at everything from technology to politics to weird phenomena to questions you never knew you wanted to be answered. Along the way, youll hear lots of bad jokes, facts, PG Wodehouse references, and more bad jokes. Hopefully, youll have a laugh.

  • Ep. 171: What makes a country happy?
    26 min

    Happiness is enjoying the little things in life, so weve put together a shortie thatll help you understand how gratification and fulfilment are measured in a country. On this Chuckless shortie, Naren, Tony Srikeit chuckle their way to simblify the World Happiness Report, compare it to Bhutans Gross National Happiness and discuss the factors that contribute to the contentment of a country.Are you happy listening to our podcast Then go show us how delighted you are by dropping a review on Apple podcasts it really helps boost our visibility and definitely adds to the Worlds Happiness Index.Meet your hosts aka The UltracrepidariansChuck Naren Srikeit TonyInstagram: chuckofalltrades shenoynv srikeit notytonyTwitter: chuckgopal shenoyn srikeit notytonySimblified is:An Indian podcast that takes things that happen around us and deconstructs them in a manner you can understand and impress your colleagues, next interviewer, date or cat. Run by four folks seeking a return to the good ol days of Twitter Chuck, Naren, Srikeit Tony, Simblified has the guarantee of if we can understand it, you can and proceeds to look at everything from technology to politics to weird phenomena to questions you never knew you wanted to be answered. Along the way, youll hear lots of bad jokes, facts, PG Wodehouse references, and more bad jokes. Hopefully, youll have a laugh.

  • Ep. 172: Taking 'The Social Leap' of Faith
    56 min 59 sec

    Naren has read a fascinating book called The Social Leap by William Von Hippel which helps understand the connection between evolution and our social behaviour today. Joining Naren through this transformative journey with additional insights are Tony and Srikeit. With lack of Wikipedia summaries available, the ultracrepidarians talk about evolutionary titbits like why chimps have larger testes than gorillas, the truth about lice and how humans have evolved socially as a species.Meet your hosts aka The UltracrepidariansChuck Naren Srikeit TonyInstagram: chuckofalltrades shenoynv srikeit notytonyTwitter: chuckgopal shenoyn srikeit notytonySay hello and tell us what you think We love your feedback.Wed love it if you could leave a rating on Apple Podcasts it really helps boost visibility and our egos.Simblified is:An Indian podcast that takes things that happen around us and deconstructs them in a manner you can understand and impress your colleagues, next interviewer, date or cat. Run by four folks seeking a return to the good ol days of Twitter Chuck, Naren, Srikeit Tony, Simblified has the guarantee of if we can understand it, you can and proceeds to look at everything from technology to politics to weird phenomena to questions you never knew you wanted to be answered. Along the way, youll hear lots of bad jokes, facts, PG Wodehouse references, and more bad jokes. Hopefully, youll have a laugh.

  • Ep. 173: The inevitable coronavirus episode
    1 hr 2 min 1 sec

    Hello, were back Sorry for the little break, but we hosts have finally managed to webconference each other and record In this episode, we deviate a little bit from the traditional Simblified format we first all catch up and talk about how weve been dealing with this ruddy pandemic, and then glean a little bit about what the future holds. Its a completely unscripted episode as youll hear. Fans of our earliest work will find a bit of nostalgia as were all recording from home and has lovely ambient sounds like neighbourhood dogs, birds, water bottles being lifted, and more. On the flipside, its a lot more raw. And yes, we have an absolute doozy of a profundity this time.By now you know you need to stay safe, so we wont say that here again. The MBA of Simblified Listeners are smart enough to know Meet your hosts aka The UltracrepidariansChuck Naren Srikeit TonyInstagram: chuckofalltrades shenoynv srikeit notytonyTwitter: chuckgopal shenoyn srikeit notytonySay hello and tell us what you think We love your feedback.Wed love it if you could leave a rating on Apple Podcasts it really helps boost visibility and our egos.Simblified is:An Indian podcast that takes things that happen around us and deconstructs them in a manner you can understand and impress your colleagues, next interviewer, date or cat. Run by four folks seeking a return to the good ol days of Twitter Chuck, Naren, Srikeit Tony, Simblified has the guarantee of if we can understand it, you can and proceeds to look at everything from technology to politics to weird phenomena to questions you never knew you wanted to be answered. Along the way, youll hear lots of bad jokes, facts, PG Wodehouse references, and more bad jokes. Hopefully, youll have a laugh.

  • Ep. 174: Bacteria and Viruses
    22 min 58 sec

    In the first of our coronavirus Simblification series, we look at the differences between two terms we properly knew only back in college. Are bacteria and viruses the same Are all of them bad Why doesnt a great piece of content go bacterialAll this and more as Chuck, Tony and Naren get to the bottom of these little critters.Meet your hosts aka The UltracrepidariansChuck Naren Srikeit TonyInstagram: chuckofalltrades shenoynv srikeit notytonyTwitter: chuckgopal shenoyn srikeit notytonySay hello and tell us what you think We love your feedback.Wed love it if you could leave a rating on Apple Podcasts it really helps boost visibility and our egos.Simblified is:An Indian podcast that takes things that happen around us and deconstructs them in a manner you can understand and impress your colleagues, next interviewer, date or cat. Run by four folks seeking a return to the good ol days of Twitter Chuck, Naren, Srikeit Tony, Simblified has the guarantee of if we can understand it, you can and proceeds to look at everything from technology to politics to weird phenomena to questions you never knew you wanted to be answered. Along the way, youll hear lots of bad jokes, facts, PG Wodehouse references, and more bad jokes. Hopefully, youll have a laugh.

  • Ep. 175: Running a Community Kitchen: A Chat with Paritosh & Pooja from Feeding From Far
    54 min 37 sec

    This is one of the most uplifting things you will hear during these timesThe second of our coronavirusrelated episodes is a special one, and the first interview weve done in a while.We chat with Paritosh Pant Pooja Reddy, who run a community kitchen in one of Mumbais poorest areas during the pandemic. We talk about how they went about setting it up, the challenges they faced, how they recruited people and of course, how the community reacted and helped. With tales of how even poor people look out for each other, especially those worse off than even themselves. Its a very fromtheground narrative that cuts across everything you hear on TV and social media, and is, if nothing else, a massively heartening. As of Apr 22, they fed close to 2 lakh mealsWe loved this chat with them rockstars, as we said in our postrecording chat and we hope you like it too. We hope youll excuse the audio quality apart from recording while scattered, Paritosh was actually running the kitchen while we recordedFollow Feeding From Fars updates here: https://www.instagram.com/feedingfromfar/Support what they do and donate to feed Mumbais vulnerable communities here: https://www.ketto.org/fundraiser/FeedingfromfarForCoronaMeet your hosts aka The UltracrepidariansChuck Naren Srikeit TonyInstagram: chuckofalltrades shenoynv srikeit notytonyTwitter: chuckgopal shenoyn srikeit notytonySay hello and tell us what you think We love your feedback.Wed love it if you could leave a rating on Apple Podcasts it really helps boost visibility and our egos.Simblified is:An Indian podcast that takes things that happen around us and deconstructs them in a manner you can understand and impress your colleagues, next interviewer, date or cat. Run by four folks seeking a return to the good ol days of Twitter Chuck, Naren, Srikeit Tony, Simblified has the guarantee of if we can understand it, you can and proceeds to look at everything from technology to politics to weird phenomena to questions you never knew you wanted to be answered. Along the way, youll hear lots of bad jokes, facts, PG Wodehouse references, and more bad jokes. Hopefully, youll have a laugh.

  • Ep. 176: Announcing a Live Online Show!
    19 min 59 sec

    Weve been seeing so many predictions for the world postcoronavirus. Some things will be more popular. Some industries will suffer.So we had an idea for a shortie: Whats the most ridiculous, farfetched such connection that we could think ofAnd then we had another idea: What if we expanded this idea and asked people to join in AhaSo on Thursday, 07 May 2020 join the Simblified quartet as they host a live online recording OMG yes, you finally get to see what we look like.And for this wed like you, the audience to join in as well Bring your most outlandish predictions, and well add you to the conversation.Details will be out soon, so keep a watch on our Twitter handles as we finalize things and share the signup links.https://twitter.com/IVMPodcastshttps://twitter.com/chuckgopalhttps://twitter.com/shenoynhttps://twitter.com/notytonyhttps://twitter.com/srikeitTill then, though, enjoy this shortie We cant wait to see you on Thursday.Meet your hosts aka The UltracrepidariansChuck Naren Srikeit TonyInstagram: chuckofalltrades shenoynv srikeit notytonyTwitter: chuckgopal shenoyn srikeit notytonySimblified is:An Indian podcast that takes things that happen around us and deconstructs them in a manner you can understand and impress your colleagues, next interviewer, date or cat. Run by four folks seeking a return to the good ol days of Twitter Chuck, Naren, Srikeit Tony, Simblified has the guarantee of if we can understand it, you can and proceeds to look at everything from technology to politics to weird phenomena to questions you never knew you wanted to be answered. Along the way, youll hear lots of bad jokes, facts, PG Wodehouse references, and more bad jokes. Hopefully, youll have a laugh.

  • Ep. 177: Absurd predictions for a post-coronavirus world
    1 hr 5 min 36 sec

    Some very astute, smart people have been writing very logical pieces on things that will happen to X industry postcoronavirus. People will buy more of this and less of that and will start less of this more and will consume more Simblified content... Stuff like that.Well, we at Simblified always look to go beyond the obvious. But mostly were lazy to do any proper analysis and just want a laugh. And, shockingly, over the course of 175 episodes, it turns out that our listeners do too Simblified: When you want a break from logic and reality, as one NYT columnist might have put it.So we did a live episode, where we made some predictions Each of our four hosts gives a prediction. The more outlandish, the better. For eg: People will eat more carrots more after coronavirus. The other hosts tries to logically guess why that will be People will wear masks when they go out. They fog up glasses. People will try to get better eyesight. So... Carrots..So its part EY Whitepaper, part Butterfly Effect, part MAD Magazine sixdegreesofseparation, part drunk conversation a combination, again, that you will get only on Malads finest podcastWe also get some audience predictions in. It was a ton of funThis is part 1 of 2 the second episode will be out next week. If youd like to see the whole thing in all its glory you can check out the full video itself herehttps://www.facebook.com/chuck.of.all.trades/videos/vb.571250496/10163950908635497/type2theaterMeet your hosts aka The UltracrepidariansChuck Naren Srikeit TonyInstagram: chuckofalltrades shenoynv srikeit notytonyTwitter: chuckgopal shenoyn srikeit notytonySay hello and tell us what you think We love your feedback.Wed love it if you could leave a rating on Apple Podcasts it really helps boost visibility and our egos.Simblified is:An Indian podcast that takes things that happen around us and deconstructs them in a manner you can understand and impress your colleagues, next interviewer, date or cat. Run by four folks seeking a return to the good ol days of Twitter Chuck, Naren, Srikeit Tony, Simblified has the guarantee of if we can understand it, you can and proceeds to look at everything from technology to politics to weird phenomena to questions you never knew you wanted to be answered. Along the way, youll hear lots of bad jokes, facts, PG Wodehouse references, and more bad jokes. Hopefully, youll have a laugh.

  • Ep. 178: Absurd predictions for a post-coronavirus world - Part 2
    57 min 5 sec

    We continue with the second part of our live episodeSome very astute, smart people have been writing very logical pieces on things that will happen to X industry postcoronavirus. People will buy more of this and less of that and will start less of this more and will consume more Simblified content... Stuff like that.Well, we at Simblified always look to go beyond the obvious. But mostly were lazy to do any proper analysis and just want a laugh. And, shockingly, over the course of 175 episodes, it turns out that our listeners do too Simblified: When you want a break from logic and reality, as one NYT columnist might have put it.So we did a live episode, where we made some predictions Each of our four hosts gives a prediction. The more outlandish, the better. For eg: People will eat more carrots more after coronavirus. The other hosts tries to logically guess why that will be People will wear masks when they go out. They fog up glasses. People will try to get better eyesight. So... Carrots..So its part EY Whitepaper, part Butterfly Effect, part MAD Magazine sixdegreesofseparation, part drunk conversation a combination, again, that you will get only on Malads finest podcastWe also get some audience predictions in. It was a ton of funThis is part 2 of 2 the first episode was out last week. If youd like to see the whole thing in all its glory you can check out the full video itself herehttps://www.facebook.com/chuck.of.all.trades/videos/vb.571250496/10163950908635497/type2theaterMeet your hosts aka The UltracrepidariansChuck Naren Srikeit TonyInstagram: chuckofalltrades shenoynv srikeit notytonyTwitter: chuckgopal shenoyn srikeit notytonySay hello and tell us what you think We love your feedback.Wed love it if you could leave a rating on Apple Podcasts it really helps boost visibility and our egos.Simblified is:An Indian podcast that takes things that happen around us and deconstructs them in a manner you can understand and impress your colleagues, next interviewer, date or cat. Run by four folks seeking a return to the good ol days of Twitter Chuck, Naren, Srikeit Tony, Simblified has the guarantee of if we can understand it, you can and proceeds to look at everything from technology to politics to weird phenomena to questions you never knew you wanted to be answered. Along the way, youll hear lots of bad jokes, facts, PG Wodehouse references, and more bad jokes. Hopefully, youll have a laugh.

  • Ep. 179: Antinatalism - Better Born or Unborn?
    57 min 57 sec

    A great philosopher and ultracrepidarian once said, If you really love your children, you wont have them.He now hosts a profoundly silly podcast called Simblified and goes by the name Narendra Shenoy.Join Naren, Chuck, Tony and Srikeit as they discuss the numerous arguments for and against having children from philosophical, moral and practical perspectives. And whether this Covid pandemic will lead to a baby boom or bust.Meet your hosts aka The UltracrepidariansChuck Naren Srikeit TonyInstagram: chuckofalltrades shenoynv srikeit notytonyTwitter: chuckgopal shenoyn srikeit notytonySay hello and tell us what you think We love your feedback.Wed love it if you could leave a rating on Apple Podcasts it really helps boost visibility and our egos.Simblified is:An Indian podcast that takes things that happen around us and deconstructs them in a manner you can understand and impress your colleagues, next interviewer, date or cat. Run by four folks seeking a return to the good ol days of Twitter Chuck, Naren, Srikeit Tony, Simblified has the guarantee of if we can understand it, you can and proceeds to look at everything from technology to politics to weird phenomena to questions you never knew you wanted to be answered. Along the way, youll hear lots of bad jokes, facts, PG Wodehouse references, and more bad jokes. Hopefully, youll have a laugh.

  • Ep. 180: Sports in the times of the pandemic. Howzat?
    1 hr 15 min 17 sec

    Of the many things the pandemic has put a pause on, we miss sports the most. And when the world is collectively losing its marbles, sports fans have found Marble Racing on YouTube.In this episode, Srikeit and Tony are joined by Srinath Sripath selfconfessed Manchester United fan. They explore how the pandemic is affecting the world of sports. From scheduling, fitness, and rules to audience experience and new business models. Also, why cycling simulation on exercise bikes will never be fully realistic.The funniest sports podcast episode ever from the 2019 Cricket World Cup Produced by Srinath: Is the scene on for Pakistan http://www.espn.com/espnradio/playid27064627

  • Ep. 181: Vertical Farming
    47 min 10 sec

    Over the last two decades, vertical farming has been touted, alternately, as the best idea since sliced bread and the worst idea since allowing Himmesh to direct movies. Join your hosts as they attempt to find out which of these it is, and mostly, what exactly IS vertical farming, and what it achieves. Youll be less vertically challenged.Meet your hosts aka The UltracrepidariansNaren Srikeit TonyInstagram: shenoynv srikeit notytonyTwitter: shenoyn srikeit notytonySay hello and tell us what you think We love your feedback.Wed love it if you could leave a rating on Apple Podcasts it really helps boost visibility and our egos.Simblified is:An Indian podcast that takes things that happen around us and deconstructs them in a manner you can understand and impress your colleagues, next interviewer, date or cat. Run by four folks seeking a return to the good ol days of Twitter Naren, Srikeit Tony, Simblified has the guarantee of if we can understand it, you can and proceeds to look at everything from technology to politics to weird phenomena to questions you never knew you wanted to be answered. Along the way, youll hear lots of bad jokes, facts, PG Wodehouse references, and more bad jokes. Hopefully, youll have a laugh.

  • Ep. 182: The Elephant in the Room
    27 min 36 sec

    The tragic death of an elephant in Kerala caught national attention, and sparked a shortlived outrage cycle on social media. The Simblified gang looks at the larger story involving wild boars, human animal conflict, plight of the farmers, and the legal way to eliminate a pest that destroys crops. All this is a shortie without going wild or boaring you.ReplyAll episode on 3050 Feral Hogs https://gimletmedia.com/shows/replyall/n8hw3dMeet your hosts aka The UltracrepidariansNaren Srikeit TonyInstagram: shenoynv srikeit notytonyTwitter: shenoyn srikeit notytonySay hello and tell us what you think We love your feedback.Wed love it if you could leave a rating on Apple Podcasts it really helps boost visibility and our egos.Simblified is:An Indian podcast that takes things that happen around us and deconstructs them in a manner you can understand and impress your colleagues, next interviewer, date or cat. Run by four folks seeking a return to the good ol days of Twitter Naren, Srikeit Tony, Simblified has the guarantee of if we can understand it, you can and proceeds to look at everything from technology to politics to weird phenomena to questions you never knew you wanted to be answered. Along the way, youll hear lots of bad jokes, facts, PG Wodehouse references, and more bad jokes. Hopefully, youll have a laugh.

  • Ep. 183: De-fundas of Defunding the Police
    43 min 45 sec

    Sparked from the brutal police killing of George Floyd, were seeing a surge of protests not just in the US but around the world.And we delve into one of the most radical calls in these protests Defund the Police.Join Tony, Naren and Srikeit as they explore the history of policing , its actual effectiveness and alternatives for law enforcement.Meet your hosts aka The UltracrepidariansNaren Srikeit TonyInstagram: shenoynv srikeit notytonyTwitter: shenoyn srikeit notytonySay hello and tell us what you think We love your feedback.Wed love it if you could leave a rating on Apple Podcasts it really helps boost visibility and our egos.Simblified is:An Indian podcast that takes things that happen around us and deconstructs them in a manner you can understand and impress your colleagues, next interviewer, date or cat. Run by four folks seeking a return to the good ol days of Twitter Naren, Srikeit Tony, Simblified has the guarantee of if we can understand it, you can and proceeds to look at everything from technology to politics to weird phenomena to questions you never knew you wanted to be answered. Along the way, youll hear lots of bad jokes, facts, PG Wodehouse references, and more bad jokes. Hopefully, youll have a laugh.

  • Ep. 184: Consciousness Simblified
    43 min 56 sec

    If youve always wondered who it is who lives inside your head and experiences things, relax Its not the Chinese government, its your consciousness.Join your Simblified hosts as they attempt to unravel what scientists know about consciousness, where it resides and can manmade devices ever become conscious. You might quite unconsciously end up better informed.Meet your hosts aka The UltracrepidariansNaren Srikeit TonyInstagram: shenoynv srikeit notytonyTwitter: shenoyn srikeit notytonySay hello and tell us what you think We love your feedback.Wed love it if you could leave a rating on Apple Podcasts it really helps boost visibility and our egos.Simblified is:An Indian podcast that takes things that happen around us and deconstructs them in a manner you can understand and impress your colleagues, next interviewer, date or cat. Run by four folks seeking a return to the good ol days of Twitter Naren, Srikeit Tony, Simblified has the guarantee of if we can understand it, you can and proceeds to look at everything from technology to politics to weird phenomena to questions you never knew you wanted to be answered. Along the way, youll hear lots of bad jokes, facts, PG Wodehouse references, and more bad jokes. Hopefully, youll have a laugh.

  • Ep. 185: Modal Jazz
    20 min 13 sec

    In the late 50s, Miles Davis was tired of what he thought was repetitive jazz and he decided to adopt a much more complex form called Modal Jazz. And to the amazement of just about everyone in the music world, instead of putting listeners off, the complex music actually sold like hot cakes. Indeed, his album, Kind of Blue, became one of the highest selling jazz albums of all time Join your Simblified hosts as they try to find out what exactly Modal Jazz is, and discuss how its different from the earlier musicListening list:Freddie Freeloader Miles Davis https://youtu.be/RPfFhfSuUZ4Flamenco Sketches Miles Davis https://youtu.be/F3WalUuFkASo What Miles Davis https://youtu.be/ylXk1LBvIqUMeet your hosts aka The UltracrepidariansNaren Srikeit TonyInstagram: shenoynv srikeit notytonyTwitter: shenoyn srikeit notytonySay hello and tell us what you think We love your feedback.Wed love it if you could leave a rating on Apple Podcasts it really helps boost visibility and our egos.Simblified is:An Indian podcast that takes things that happen around us and deconstructs them in a manner you can understand and impress your colleagues, next interviewer, date or cat. Run by four folks seeking a return to the good ol days of Twitter Naren, Srikeit Tony, Simblified has the guarantee of if we can understand it, you can and proceeds to look at everything from technology to politics to weird phenomena to questions you never knew you wanted to be answered. Along the way, youll hear lots of bad jokes, facts, PG Wodehouse references, and more bad jokes. Hopefully, youll have a laugh.

  • Ep. 186: The Sports Bubble Wrap
    26 min 42 sec

    Sports made a comeback sooner than most things during the pandemic including Simblified. Naren and Tony explain the logistics of the bio bubble that made this possible.Meet your hosts aka The UltracrepidariansNaren TonyInstagram: shenoynv notytonyTwitter: shenoyn notytonySay hello and tell us what you think We love your feedback.Wed love it if you could leave a rating on Apple Podcasts it really helps boost visibility and our egos.Simblified is:An Indian podcast that takes things that happen around us and deconstructs them in a manner you can understand and impress your colleagues, next interviewer, date or cat. Run by four folks seeking a return to the good ol days of Twitter Naren, Srikeit Tony, Simblified has the guarantee of if we can understand it, you can and proceeds to look at everything from technology to politics to weird phenomena to questions you never knew you wanted to be answered. Along the way, youll hear lots of bad jokes, facts, PG Wodehouse references, and more bad jokes. Hopefully, youll have a laugh.For more awesome IVM podcasts, find us at:Website: https://ivmpodcasts.com/Facebook: https://facebook.com/ivmpodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/ivmpodcastsInstagram: https://instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 187: Take me to your LIDAR
    25 min 20 sec

    The lengths that some people will go to, to see whats aroundJoin your hosts Tony and Naren as they go deep into the LIDAR imaging technology that Apple has packed into its iPhone 12 Pro and discuss if its all worth it. Meet your hosts aka The UltracrepidariansNaren TonyInstagram: shenoynv notytonyTwitter: shenoyn notytonySay hello and tell us what you think We love your feedback.Wed love it if you could leave a rating on Apple Podcasts it really helps boost visibility and our egos.Simblified is:An Indian podcast that takes things that happen around us and deconstructs them in a manner you can understand and impress your colleagues, next interviewer, date or cat. Run by four folks seeking a return to the good ol days of Twitter Naren, Srikeit Tony, Simblified has the guarantee of if we can understand it, you can and proceeds to look at everything from technology to politics to weird phenomena to questions you never knew you wanted to be answered. Along the way, youll hear lots of bad jokes, facts, PG Wodehouse references, and more bad jokes. Hopefully, youll have a laugh.For more awesome IVM podcasts, find us at: Website: https://ivmpodcasts.com/Facebook: https://facebook.com/ivmpodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/ivmpodcastsInstagram: https://instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 188: Does Censorship make Sense?
    28 min 56 sec

    The government gave itself the power to censor streaming content on the internet, bringing groans of dismay. But how is it likely to impact content And what IS censorship anyway Join your hosts as they simblify the latest order empowering the Ministry of IB to censor internet streaming.Meet your hosts aka The UltracrepidariansNaren TonyInstagram: shenoynv notytonyTwitter: shenoyn notytonySay hello and tell us what you think We love your feedback.Wed love it if you could leave a rating on Apple Podcasts it really helps boost visibility and our egos.Simblified is:An Indian podcast that takes things that happen around us and deconstructs them in a manner you can understand and impress your colleagues, next interviewer, date or cat. Run by four folks seeking a return to the good ol days of Twitter Naren, Srikeit Tony, Simblified has the guarantee of if we can understand it, you can and proceeds to look at everything from technology to politics to weird phenomena to questions you never knew you wanted to be answered. Along the way, youll hear lots of bad jokes, facts, PG Wodehouse references, and more bad jokes. Hopefully, youll have a laugh.For more awesome IVM podcasts, find us at:Website: https://ivmpodcasts.com/Facebook: https://facebook.com/ivmpodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/ivmpodcastsInstagram: https://instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 189: Is This Just Fantasy?
    37 min 56 sec

    Fantasy sports have come a long way in India, so much so that theyre the title sponsors of the IPL. But wait, is it legal Is it gambling Will God punish us for playing Naren and Tony try to Simblify the framework in which bets like fantasy sports, poker, and horse racing operate in India. All bets are off.Meet your hosts aka The UltracrepidariansNaren TonyInstagram: shenoynv notytonyTwitter: shenoyn notytonySay hello and tell us what you think We love your feedback.Wed love it if you could leave a rating on Apple Podcasts it really helps boost visibility and our egos.Simblified is:An Indian podcast that takes things that happen around us and deconstructs them in a manner you can understand and impress your colleagues, next interviewer, date or cat. Run by four folks seeking a return to the good ol days of Twitter Naren, Srikeit Tony, Simblified has the guarantee of if we can understand it, you can and proceeds to look at everything from technology to politics to weird phenomena to questions you never knew you wanted to be answered. Along the way, youll hear lots of bad jokes, facts, PG Wodehouse references, and more bad jokes. Hopefully, youll have a laugh.For more awesome IVM podcasts, find us at:Website: https://ivmpodcasts.com/Facebook: https://facebook.com/ivmpodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/ivmpodcastsInstagram: https://instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 190: Can International Films make a Bull Run at the Oscars?
    30 min 56 sec

    Once you overcome the oneinchtall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films Bong Joon Ho, the creator of Parasite, remarked during his dream run last year. Join Naren and Tony as they uncover the many hurdles faced by international films on the path to the Oscar, and why they are not too bullish on Jallikkattu winning the race this time. Once you overcome the puninchtall barrier of bad jokes, you might be introduced to something new with Simblified.Meet your hosts aka The UltracrepidariansNaren TonyInstagram: shenoynv notytonyTwitter: shenoyn notytonySay hello and tell us what you think We love your feedback.Wed love it if you could leave a rating on Apple Podcasts it really helps boost visibility and our egos.Simblified is:An Indian podcast that takes things that happen around us and deconstructs them in a manner you can understand and impress your colleagues, next interviewer, date or cat. Run by four folks seeking a return to the good ol days of Twitter Naren, Srikeit Tony, Simblified has the guarantee of if we can understand it, you can and proceeds to look at everything from technology to politics to weird phenomena to questions you never knew you wanted to be answered. Along the way, youll hear lots of bad jokes, facts, PG Wodehouse references, and more bad jokes. Hopefully, youll have a laugh.For more awesome IVM podcasts, find us at:Website: https://ivmpodcasts.com/Facebook: https://facebook.com/ivmpodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/ivmpodcastsInstagram: https://instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 191: Sous Vide Cooking
    26 min 52 sec

    Its the secret to cooking meats perfectly. Its also the newest cooking technique in the world. And its little known outside hipster circles. Naturally, Simblified listeners will be dying to know more about it and your hosts Tony and Naren dive into it inSousciantly and simblify it for you.Meet your hosts aka The UltracrepidariansNaren TonyInstagram: shenoynv notytonyTwitter: shenoyn notytonySay hello and tell us what you think We love your feedback.Wed love it if you could leave a rating on Apple Podcasts it really helps boost visibility and our egos.Simblified is:An Indian podcast that takes things that happen around us and deconstructs them in a manner you can understand and impress your colleagues, next interviewer, date or cat. Run by four folks seeking a return to the good ol days of Twitter Naren, Srikeit Tony, Simblified has the guarantee of if we can understand it, you can and proceeds to look at everything from technology to politics to weird phenomena to questions you never knew you wanted to be answered. Along the way, youll hear lots of bad jokes, facts, PG Wodehouse references, and more bad jokes. Hopefully, youll have a laugh.For more awesome IVM podcasts, find us at:Website: https://ivmpodcasts.com/Facebook: https://facebook.com/ivmpodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/ivmpodcastsInstagram: https://instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 192: The Future of Earth
    34 min 37 sec

    What will happen to the world How will it end With a bang or with a whimper Will the Metro construction be completed before it ends Join your hosts Naren and Tony as they dive into these deep questions and Simblify themMeet your hosts aka The UltracrepidariansNaren TonyInstagram: shenoynv notytonyTwitter: shenoyn notytonySay hello and tell us what you think We love your feedback.Wed love it if you could leave a rating on Apple Podcasts it really helps boost visibility and our egos.Simblified is:An Indian podcast that takes things that happen around us and deconstructs them in a manner you can understand and impress your colleagues, next interviewer, date or cat. Run by four folks seeking a return to the good ol days of Twitter Naren, Srikeit Tony, Simblified has the guarantee of if we can understand it, you can and proceeds to look at everything from technology to politics to weird phenomena to questions you never knew you wanted to be answered. Along the way, youll hear lots of bad jokes, facts, PG Wodehouse references, and more bad jokes. Hopefully, youll have a laugh.For more awesome IVM podcasts, find us at:Website: https://ivmpodcasts.com/Facebook: https://facebook.com/ivmpodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/ivmpodcastsInstagram: https://instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 193: Stagnation v/s FASTag-nation
    30 min 7 sec

    One for the road. How does electronic tolling work What is unique about the Nobel prizewinning economist who first proposed the concept Can our hosts stop making bad punsHop on and join Tony and Naren for a short ride as they attempt the toll task of Simblifying these questions. We promise it wont take a toll on you.Meet your hosts aka The UltracrepidariansNaren TonyInstagram: shenoynv notytonyTwitter: shenoyn notytonySay hello and tell us what you think We love your feedback.Wed love it if you could leave a rating on Apple Podcasts it really helps boost visibility and our egos.Simblified is:An Indian podcast that takes things that happen around us and deconstructs them in a manner you can understand and impress your colleagues, next interviewer, date or cat. Run by four folks seeking a return to the good ol days of Twitter Naren, Srikeit Tony, Simblified has the guarantee of if we can understand it, you can and proceeds to look at everything from technology to politics to weird phenomena to questions you never knew you wanted to be answered. Along the way, youll hear lots of bad jokes, facts, PG Wodehouse references, and more bad jokes. Hopefully, youll have a laugh.For more awesome IVM podcasts, find us at:Website: https://ivmpodcasts.com/Facebook: https://facebook.com/ivmpodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/ivmpodcastsInstagram: https://instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 194: Here Comes The Sun!
    26 min 11 sec

    Last month, scientists created a little sun here on Earth that was way hotter than the big guy in the sky, by nuclear fusion. Join your Simblified hosts Tony and Naren as they find out how it works, what it means for humankind and if it will be the eternal free power technology of science fictionMeet your hosts aka The UltracrepidariansNaren TonyInstagram: shenoynv notytonyTwitter: shenoyn notytonySay hello and tell us what you think We love your feedback.Wed love it if you could leave a rating on Apple Podcasts it really helps boost visibility and our egos.Simblified is:An Indian podcast that takes things that happen around us and deconstructs them in a manner you can understand and impress your colleagues, next interviewer, date or cat. Run by four folks seeking a return to the good ol days of Twitter Naren, Srikeit Tony, Simblified has the guarantee of if we can understand it, you can and proceeds to look at everything from technology to politics to weird phenomena to questions you never knew you wanted to be answered. Along the way, youll hear lots of bad jokes, facts, PG Wodehouse references, and more bad jokes. Hopefully, youll have a laugh.For more awesome IVM podcasts, find us at:Website: https://ivmpodcasts.com/Facebook: https://facebook.com/ivmpodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/ivmpodcastsInstagram: https://instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 195: Vaccinating a Billion People
    29 min 29 sec

    weve got a billion people on one hand and a billion doses of vaccine on the other. What do we have Apart from very large hands, that is We have an enormous administrative and logistic task. Join your hosts Tony and Naren as they take a jab at answering this fascinating question.Meet your hosts aka The UltracrepidariansNaren TonyInstagram: shenoynv notytonyTwitter: shenoyn notytonySay hello and tell us what you think We love your feedback.Wed love it if you could leave a rating on Apple Podcasts it really helps boost visibility and our egos.Simblified is:An Indian podcast that takes things that happen around us and deconstructs them in a manner you can understand and impress your colleagues, next interviewer, date or cat. Run by four folks seeking a return to the good ol days of Twitter Naren, Srikeit Tony, Simblified has the guarantee of if we can understand it, you can and proceeds to look at everything from technology to politics to weird phenomena to questions you never knew you wanted to be answered. Along the way, youll hear lots of bad jokes, facts, PG Wodehouse references, and more bad jokes. Hopefully, youll have a laugh.For more awesome IVM podcasts, find us at:Website: https://ivmpodcasts.com/Facebook: https://facebook.com/ivmpodcastsTwitter: ivmpodcastsInstagram: https://instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 196: The Clubhouse App and its Hotness
    26 min 2 sec

    Its an exclusive invitation only app, its already valued at a billion dollars, and no one seems to know what it even is. Just the thing for your intrepid Simblified hosts Tony and Naren to dive deeply into.Join them as they find out what it is and whether it lives up to its hype.Meet your hosts aka The UltracrepidariansNaren TonyInstagram: shenoynv notytonyTwitter: shenoyn notytonySay hello and tell us what you think We love your feedback.Wed love it if you could leave a rating on Apple Podcasts it really helps boost visibility and our egos.Simblified is:An Indian podcast that takes things that happen around us and deconstructs them in a manner you can understand and impress your colleagues, next interviewer, date or cat. Run by four folks seeking a return to the good ol days of Twitter Naren, Srikeit Tony, Simblified has the guarantee of if we can understand it, you can and proceeds to look at everything from technology to politics to weird phenomena to questions you never knew you wanted to be answered. Along the way, youll hear lots of bad jokes, facts, PG Wodehouse references, and more bad jokes. Hopefully, youll have a laugh.For more awesome IVM podcasts, find us at:Website: https://ivmpodcasts.com/Facebook: https://facebook.com/ivmpodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/ivmpodcastsInstagram: https://instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 197: Greenwashing? Meh!
    27 min 55 sec

    Greenwashing is what marketers do to sort of make claims about the environment and take advantage of that kind of marketing and look more ecologically responsible. This is because, according to research, 66 of global consumers are willing to pay more for environmentally friendly products. So, what exactly is greenwashing Tune in to Tony and Narain as they simplify some broad and nonspecific claims.Meet your hosts aka The UltracrepidariansNaren TonyInstagram: shenoynv notytonyTwitter: shenoyn notytonySay hello and tell us what you think We love your feedback.Wed love it if you could leave a rating on Apple Podcasts it really helps boost visibility and our egos.Simblified is:An Indian podcast that takes things that happen around us and deconstructs them in a manner you can understand and impress your colleagues, next interviewer, date or cat. Run by four folks seeking a return to the good ol days of Twitter Naren, Srikeit Tony, Simblified has the guarantee of if we can understand it, you can and proceeds to look at everything from technology to politics to weird phenomena to questions you never knew you wanted to be answered. Along the way, youll hear lots of bad jokes, facts, PG Wodehouse references, and more bad jokes. Hopefully, youll have a laugh.For more awesome IVM podcasts, find us at:Website: https://ivmpodcasts.com/Facebook: https://facebook.com/ivmpodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/ivmpodcastsInstagram: https://instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 198: When the Sun Flares Up
    26 min 6 sec

    Of the many ways the world can end, one is a gigantic solar flare with a coronal mass ejection. Its highly unlikely, but that doesnt stop your hosts Tony and Naren from Simblifying it.Meet your hosts aka The UltracrepidariansNaren TonyInstagram: shenoynv notytonyTwitter: shenoyn notytonySay hello and tell us what you think We love your feedback.Wed love it if you could leave a rating on Apple Podcasts it really helps boost visibility and our egos.Simblified is:An Indian podcast that takes things that happen around us and deconstructs them in a manner you can understand and impress your colleagues, next interviewer, date or cat. Run by four folks seeking a return to the good ol days of Twitter Naren, Srikeit Tony, Simblified has the guarantee of if we can understand it, you can and proceeds to look at everything from technology to politics to weird phenomena to questions you never knew you wanted to be answered. Along the way, youll hear lots of bad jokes, facts, PG Wodehouse references, and more bad jokes. Hopefully, youll have a laugh.For more awesome IVM podcasts, find us at:Website: https://ivmpodcasts.com/Facebook: https://facebook.com/ivmpodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/ivmpodcastsInstagram: https://instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 199: Pulp Friction
    44 min 30 sec

    You know what they say about Australia everything is upside down. Facebook and Google found out the hard way recently as the land down under pushed a bizarre funda called the media bargaining code asking them to pay news sites for sending traffic their way. To help explain what this is all about, Naren and Tony roped in the new COO of The Ken and always cool guy Praveen Gopal Krishnan.Also feat: Is Facebook listening to your phone micMeet your hosts aka The UltracrepidariansNaren TonyInstagram: shenoynv notytonyTwitter: shenoyn notytonySay hello and tell us what you think We love your feedback.Wed love it if you could leave a rating on Apple Podcasts it really helps boost visibility and our egos.Simblified is:An Indian podcast that takes things that happen around us and deconstructs them in a manner you can understand and impress your colleagues, next interviewer, date or cat. Run by four folks seeking a return to the good ol days of Twitter Naren, Srikeit Tony, Simblified has the guarantee of if we can understand it, you can and proceeds to look at everything from technology to politics to weird phenomena to questions you never knew you wanted to be answered. Along the way, youll hear lots of bad jokes, facts, PG Wodehouse references, and more bad jokes. Hopefully, youll have a laugh.For more awesome IVM podcasts, find us at:Website: https://ivmpodcasts.com/Facebook: https://facebook.com/ivmpodcastsTwitter: ivmpodcastsInstagram: https://instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 200: Guess Who's Back? (Part 1)
    52 min 36 sec

    Its episode 200 for your friendly neighbourhood podcast. And weve reuinited the OG quartet of hosts : Chuck, Naren, Tony and Srikeit for double the dose of banter and nonsense.As for the main business of Simblification, we talk about SPACs Special Purpose Acquisition Companies, what they are, what they do and why they are diabolical. We also touch upon the madness that was the Gamestop phenomenon and why it has Trumpified the stock market.Meet your hosts aka The UltracrepidariansChuck Naren Srikeit TonyInstagram: chuckofalltrades shenoynv srikeit notytonyTwitter: chuckgopal shenoyn srikeit notytonySimblified is:An Indian podcast that takes things that happen around us and deconstructs them in a manner you can understand and impress your colleagues, next interviewer, date or cat. Run by four folks seeking a return to the good ol days of Twitter Chuck, Naren, Srikeit Tony, Simblified has the guarantee of if we can understand it, you can and proceeds to look at everything from technology to politics to weird phenomena to questions you never knew you wanted to be answered. Along the way, youll hear lots of bad jokes, facts, PG Wodehouse references, and more bad jokes. Hopefully, youll have a laugh.For more awesome IVM podcasts, find us at:Website: https://ivmpodcasts.com/Facebook: https://facebook.com/ivmpodcastsTwitter: ivmpodcastsInstagram: https://instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 201: Guess Who's Back? (Part 2)
    56 min 19 sec

    The gang is back for one last time for the second and final 200th episode of Simblified. Chuck, Naren, Srikeit, and Tony pick up from where they left off in the previous episode and try to Simblify sophisticated things like BigTech and Mans search for meaning. Meanwhile, the banter continues to be unsophisticated. Oh And theres a surprise at the end of the episode.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/srikeitFor more awesome IVM podcasts, find us at:Website: https://ivmpodcasts.com/Facebook: https://facebook.com/ivmpodcastsTwitter: ivmpodcastsInstagram: https://instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

  • Ep. 202: We Put the Fun in Non-Fungible Tokens
    51 min 44 sec

    So just what on earth are NFTs The reunited Simblified four break it all down, and speculate about what the future of art and merch could be. But first, of course, we have a lovely profundity to kick things off.And hey, if anyone is interested in buying the first episode of Simblified as an NFT, let us know.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. 203: Cold-Packing the Kolpak Deal
    28 min 12 sec

    Among the many things Brexit put into cold storage is the Kolpak deal which allowed foreign cricketers to play in England easily. Who is Kolpak, whats his deal, and what does it all have to do with Steve Waugh in Chennai Join the Simblified gang as Chuck, Naren, Srikeit, and Tony explain what its all about.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. 204: The Suez Saga
    51 min 15 sec

    The lads explore the What , Why and How of the recent Suez canal blockage. Join Chuck, Naren, Tony and Srikeit as they discuss everything Suez with a little science and a smidge of research. And a lot of nonsense banter and puns. Thats an Ever Given.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. 205: VR Scared About Microsoft's New Military Deal
    44 min 28 sec

    The software giant recently closed a 22b deal with the US Department of Defence for nifty new VR headsets. Should we be scared, or will this lead to VR/AR tech in the future that could benefit humanity After all, a previous US Dept of Defencefunded project led to the internet which led to glorious global cooperation, civil discourse and this podcast itself. The Simblified gang discuss. Also, we debut a new segment where we ask Naren life advice. If youd like to submit a question, then get in touchAdd 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. 206: This League Could Have Been an Email
    1 hr 0 min 40 sec

    The lads get together to discuss this ultraintense and ultrashort civil war that rocked the footballing world. We discuss what this proposed super league was about, why is caused all this outcry and what are all of the poor little rich owners going to do now. Tune in even if you know little or care even less about football you may feel better when you hear us being worse off.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. 207: Who Took a Cookie From the Cookie Jar
    59 min 58 sec

    Google Chrome is about to block third party cookies and introducing something called FLoC instead. What does this mean The Simblified gang who experience the GellMann Amnesia Effect with tech reporting so much so that they cant even remember the name during the episode Simblify everything you need to know about cookies, privacy and Googles gambit. And, its totally calorie free.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 SimblifiedSimblified Ep. 207: Who Took a Cookie From the Cookie JarYou 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. 208 - Oxygen - A User's Guide
    52 min

    Of all the things we cant live without, Oxygen tops the list, especially in these troubled times. Join your Simblified hosts as they go into the hows of oxygen generation and whats being done to get everyone some.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. 209: Attendance Time: On Virtual Learning and Teaching
    55 min 59 sec

    With schools and universities physically closed during the last year or so, online learning was pretty much the only way to go. But is it the future What are the pros and cons of the whole thing The Simblified gang have a freewheeling discussion. Chuck has some experience in this matter, having taught at a university physically and virtually and running his own online course now. But dont worry, there are no assignments in this episode just the usual smattering of bad jokes. Join in as we talk virtual education.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. 210: State Politics - Beyond the Assembly Line
    1 hr 9 min 11 sec

    Why did the chicken cross the road Because it looked left, then right, then left again and didnt find any answers. This week, the Simblified gang spoke to special guest Nipun Cherian founder of the V4 People Party in Kerala and an entrepreneur who runs robotics automation about the state of politics, how people like us can meaningfully engage in democracy and the ironic story of how he was jailed by a communist government for a peoples protest. 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. 211: Of College Life & What Ails Indian Engineering Education
    49 min 24 sec

    Chuck saw a documentary recently Netflixs Alma Matters which is centered on IIT Kharagpur students and found it fascinating enough to bring some of the points the show makes to a Simblified recording. In this freewheeling episode, our 3 and a half engineers discuss placements, gender imbalance, core subjects suffering at the hands of IT jobs, and of course, why 5 point Someone is actually not a bad book at all. If you studied in an engineering college, this will make you feel nostalgic. We all also, of course, take a dump on MBA.You can read the review Chuck wrote about this, here: https://www.arre.co.in/popculture/almamattersreviewanhonestlookatlifeinsideiit/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. 212: IT Rule Roulette
    54 min 2 sec

    Why have the new IT rules created so much noise What does it mean for your favourite social media platforms Will Facebook and Twitter stop working in India No. Can the Simblified gang stop making bad jokes Also, no. Join your four regular hosts as they try to figure it out along with you.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. 213: Intense Chat With An Intensivist - Part 1
    53 min 20 sec

    Boy, is this a special episode. We spoke to Dr. Nitin Arora, a Consultant Intensivist who practices in Birmingham, England. Dr. Nitin, interestingly enough, wrote to us on Twitter feeling that our earlier episode on oxygen was incomplete. So we did what anyone should do to their critics invited him to a podcast episode recording And what a time we had it was insightful, emotional, funny Chuck tried to make bad jokes on oxygen and very, very fulfilling.This was such a great chat that we had so many questions, and ended up with a long chat that were splitting up over two episodes. We hope you enjoy both of them.PS: Yes, Chuck wanted to call the episode I see you, ICU but was mercifully vetoed. Many thanks to Dr. Nitin for giving us so much of his time. Hes on Twitter: https://twitter.com/aroradrnAnd heres a post he wrote which he references: https://thosewecarry.wordpress.com/2018/03/28/couldiseeyoursoulbynitinarora/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. 214: Intense Chat With An Intensivist - Part 2
    43 min 33 sec

    Boy, is this a special episode. We spoke to Dr. Nitin Arora, a Consultant Intensivist who practices in Birmingham, England. Dr. Nitin, interestingly enough, wrote to us on Twitter feeling that our earlier episode on oxygen was incomplete. So we did what anyone should do to their critics invited him to a podcast episode recording And what a time we had it was insightful, emotional, funny Chuck tried to make bad jokes on oxygen and very, very fulfilling.This was such a great chat that we had so many questions, and ended up with a long chat that were splitting up over two episodes. We hope you enjoy both of them.PS: Yes, Chuck wanted to call the episode I see you, ICU but was mercifully vetoed. Many thanks to Dr. Nitin for giving us so much of his time. Hes on Twitter: https://twitter.com/aroradrnAnd heres a post he wrote which he references: https://thosewecarry.wordpress.com/2018/03/28/couldiseeyoursoulbynitinarora/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. 215: Is That An Electrode In Your Brain Or Are You Just Happy To See Me?
    52 min 4 sec

    You might have heard of Neuralink, Elon Musks company to try and hook up all our brains to the internet. So we can all share thoughts instantly and become supersmart and all that. Or at least thats the utopian visionIn this episode, your hosts discuss the brain, BrainComputer Interfaces and what the ramifications of such tech could be. We heavily reference this excellent explainer by Tim Urban of Wait But Why fame: https://waitbutwhy.com/2017/04/neuralink.htmlThoughtprovoking, eh In the future maybe well beam Simblified episodes right to your cortexAdd 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. 216: Droning on about Drones for Delivery
    49 min 6 sec

    Drones have been around for a while now and have found uses from photography to dropping bombs. But a quiet little revolution seems to be happening in the deliveries space. Join your Simblified hosts as they find out what you can dispatch by drone and to whom.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. 217: The New Passport On The (Vax) Scene
    40 min 40 sec

    The lads get together to discuss vaccine passports dont worry, linking to aadhaar isnt mandatory yet. We simblify what they are, where theyre being used and how theyve been around for decades. Join Tony, Naren and Srikeit as we delve into all the vaccine passport pros, cons and punsAdd 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

  • See you later, tech regulator
    58 min 49 sec

    The EU recently passed a set of regulations to reign in Big Tech. Yay Or... NaySee thats the thing. Regulating technology companies is so damn complicated and any seemingly good thing, will have a dark side as well. Join the Simblified hosts as they have a freewheeling discussion on this, touching upon some other important topics like whether Meta is actually evil, whether antitrust will work, and what Chucks shady hi5 profile pic was. Yes, we discuss hi5. That one. 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 humor conditions apply. Fans of the show have described it as fun conversations with relatable folks, irreverent humor, 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

  • AI aye aye: A discussion on Artificial Intelligence with Kartik and Shivam
    55 min 49 sec

    Fill out our brand recall survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6HP2RVBAI aye aye: A discussion on Artificial Intelligence with Kartik and Shivam Complex things like AI, machine learning, data science, deep learning and reverse swing ok maybe not that one have been on our collective minds for years now. Theres a lot of noise, misconceptions and prejudiced opinion about the whole thing so we did what we at Simblified do when faced with vexing questions: Call in experts. In this twopart interview, we speak to Kartik Talamadupula and Shivam Tundele two AI practitioners, to talk about the whole thing. Over two hours split up into 2 episodes we talk about the evolution of AI, what various terms mean, ethical aspects of AI, uses of AI, where things could go... And we get philosophical as well, wondering what it means to be human, what we as a race will need to do in order to protect ourselves from the worst of AI... And we end on a superoptimistic hopeful note. We hope you enjoy this conversationAnd This is part 1 of a 2 part recording. The second episode will be out next week on this same feed.Connect with Kartik:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ktalamadTwitter: https://twitter.com/krtConnect with Shivam:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivamtundele/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 humor conditions apply. Fans of the show have described it as fun conversations with relatable folks, irreverent humor, 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

  • A group discussion on MBA
    1 hr 4 min 17 sec

    In the most impromptu pivot ever, the Simblified gang switched topics mid recording and turned this episode into a group discussion about... group discussions and more in an MBA. Tune in for our admissions on admissions.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 humor conditions apply. Fans of the show have described it as fun conversations with relatable folks, irreverent humor, 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

  • Board games and much more with Zain Memon
    1 hr 8 min 21 sec

    This week the Simblified gang sit down for a conversation with the Zain Memon, the creator of the wildly popular political strategy board game Shasn. We discuss Zains unique content creation approach, how board games get built, the growing appetite for cerebral content in India and a lot more.A fascinating chat where the hour just flew byFollow Zain Memon on Instagram zain.memon and Twitter zainmemonYou can get your copy of Shasn at www.shasnthegame.comAdd 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 humor conditions apply. Fans of the show have described it as fun conversations with relatable folks, irreverent humor, 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

  • What's happening in Sri Lanka?
    59 min 15 sec

    All is not well with our tiny southern neighbour.Worrying news of extreme food and resource shortages have been coming out of Sri Lanka these past few weeks.The Simblified gang delves into the numerous independent and interconnected reasons for the greatest financial crisis in the island countrys history. Join us as we unpack this unfortunate and deadly combination of problems ranging from incompetence and failed masterstrokes to just plain bad luck 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 humor conditions apply. Fans of the show have described it as fun conversations with relatable folks, irreverent humor, 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

  • Why are all Big Tech platforms trying to be like each other?
    50 min 49 sec

    Amazon launches gaming. Facebook launches hardware. Everyone launches a Clubhouse clone. So all platforms are trying to be like each other. Join the Simblified gang as they get into the why. This is a freewheeling discussion that goes off in a bunch of different directions and we had a blast recording itAdd 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

  • Nudge Theory And Social Change
    53 min 41 sec

    When Social Purpose Organizations get down to do their work, they sometimes find themselves having to beg people to change. Suman Srivastava, author of Dont Beg. Inspire. begs to differJoin your Simblified hosts in their conversation with Suman about the book, the principles of nudge theory, and lots of fun and wisdom.Links: Dan Pallotas Ted talk:https://www.ted.com/talks/danpallottathewaywethinkaboutcharityisdeadwronglanguageenDont Beg. Inspire. The book https://linktr.ee/DB.InspireFollow Suman Srivastava on Twitter Instagram:https://twitter.com/suman7https://www.instagram.com/sumansrivastavaAdd 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

  • Dr Nitin Arora: On Covid & Its Impact On The Medical Fraternity - Part 2
    40 min 29 sec

    A few months back, we had intensivist Dr Nitin Arora join in and tell us what happens at an ICU, with special focus on this ruddy bug doing the rounds now. This time he joins us back for a freewheeling conversation on Covid and its impact on the medical fraternity: From what young residents are going through right now, to what the larger impact might be. Its a wideranging conversation and one we think you will enjoyFollow Dr.Nitin Arora on Twitter: https://twitter.com/aroradrnAdd 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 humor conditions apply. Fans of the show have described it as fun conversations with relatable folks, irreverent humor, 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

  • Delhi Pollution - Simblified
    51 min 6 sec

    Simblified correspondent Srikeit is on ground in our nations capital to give a firsthand account of Delhi NCRs politics newschannels patriarchy intense airpollution. Join the Simblified trio Chuck got lost in the smog as we break down the complex causes, effects, politics and cricketing mishaps caused by the haze in Delhi.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

  • Sportswashing Simblified
    53 min 14 sec

    The Simblified quartet get together to discuss the phenomenon of Sportswashing illustrated by the recent Saudi takeover of Newcastle United Football Club. We highlight how political soft power is gained and human rights violations are masked by simply owning a team of a few men running after a ball. Join us for an episode on a complex and controversial topic that even triggered an outburst from the typically serene Naren.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. 219: The two companies at the heart of the semiconductor industry
    52 min 17 sec

    The world as we know it today runs on siliconbased chips. Your phone, computer, amplifier for planar magnetic headphones, Xbox... Even cars, machines that control other complicated machines in factories, planes and more. All run on chips.But who makes theseYes, you might have heard of names like Intel and Qualcomm who do make chips... Or do theyJoin the Simblified gang as they talk about semiconductors and the process by which theyre made. Importantly, they speak about TSMC and ASML, two companies without whom wed still probably all be using a landline. Creditably, they make the conductor collects tickets joke only once in the show. Also, this show features a unique plug from Chucks other show, The Origin of Things, as he did an episode on TSMC there.All in all, a fun episode thatll bring back nightmares from some engineering classes, while also teaching you something new about the fun world of semiconductorsYou 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

  • Dr Nitin Arora: On Covid & Its Impact On The Medical Fraternity
    45 min 31 sec

    A few months back, we had intensivist Dr Nitin Arora join in and tell us what happens at an ICU, with special focus on this ruddy bug doing the rounds now. This time he joins us back for a freewheeling conversation on Covid and its impact on the medical fraternity: From what young residents are going through right now, to what the larger impact might be. Its a wideranging conversation and one we think you will enjoyFollow Dr.Nitin Arora on Twitter: https://twitter.com/aroradrnAdd 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 humor conditions apply. Fans of the show have described it as fun conversations with relatable folks, irreverent humor, 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

  • Non Profits - Making a Difference
    1 hr 1 min 46 sec

    We have often wondered what drives people to take up causes other than enriching oneself monetarily. Today we talk to one such person, Rohit Sar, and try to find out the how and why of it. And oh, lesbian sheep enter it at some point but they go out without interrupting the flow

  • Bombay aka Mumbai, through Naren's stories - Part 2
    47 min 18 sec

    Weve always wanted to do an episode of just Narens famous stories, and we decided to do just that. Over two episodes, we speak about this glorious city and all it has to offer through Narens experiences,

  • Sheryl Sandberg's legacy
    34 min 38 sec

    The most prominent / powerful tech COO in the world stepped down. Sheryl Sandberg, often the adult in the room and the person who turned Facebook from an interesting idea into a moneymaking behemoth, decided to quite the company after 14 years.

  • FIFA World Cup 2022 - Tech Qatar mein hai
    43 min 29 sec

    Were almost at that brief quadrennial window when the whole world seems to get football obsessed with the football perennials rolling their eyes at them, of course Its nearly time for the Football World Cup

  • Why musicians are selling catalog rights
    49 min 36 sec

    You might have heard that Bob Dylan, RHCP, Neil Young and even David Guetta have sold the rights to their music to companies like Hipgnosis for obscene sums of money. What does this mean Why do artists do that

  • Is the great resignation still a thing?
    56 min 6 sec

    Regular listeners / audio prisoners of Simblified will remember our dissection of the Great Resignation phenomenon.This week the full quorum of Simblified fellows delve into its evolution Quiet quitting.

  • Simblifying AI-generated art Part 2 [the implications]
    40 min 40 sec

    You might have heard of DALLE and Midjourney. If not, you might have seen some folks sharing all kinds of weird images on Twitter and Instagram with a strange line like cat playing heavy metal drawn in the style of Picasso. Welcome to the world.

  • Non Violent Communication
    38 min 38 sec

    How often have you felt the need to yell your head off at someone or reach out and slap someone But surprisingly, this is not the best way to deal with interpersonal conflicts or differences of opinion

  • Friendships
    56 min 10 sec

    Weve all had friends. Great friends, irritating friends, friends we dont know how we became friends with, in the first place. But what is it about this relationship that lets it endure through time and geography Join your Simblified hosts as they share their experiences with friends and friendship

  • The death of Big Tech is greatly exaggerated
    44 min 41 sec

    Layoffs, plummeting market caps, ambitious plans stalled, bad press... It looks like the majot tech firms just cant catch a break right now. Perhaps its the universe restoring balance after a breathless upward trajectory for a few years Perhaps its people realising they dont need these companies anymore post Covid

  • BS simblified!
    40 min 7 sec

    We are living in a world with constantly increasing levels of BS. Some of it is probably amusing but more often than not, BS irritates, distracts and eventually diminishes the quality of our lives. Join Chuck and Naren as they go fearlessly into the depths of the beast, and try to find out what its all about. What bullshit is, how the term originated, how to recognize when someone is bullshitting and lots more

  • The World Cup, James Webb Telescope and more
    58 min 44 sec

    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.

  • Ice Cream - The inside scoop
    51 min 47 sec

    Human progress is achieved by brave people of science who experiment with the world around them. Our own man of scientific temper, Naren, steps up to answer the question what happens to someone who has a selfinduced ice cream deficiency The answer is ... um... fascinating. This episode is dollops of fun, sprinkled with facts about ice cream, and glazed with uncontrolled laughter. We promise this ep was not recorded on 4/20 and all ingredients to the making of this masterpiece is all natural and has no added substances. Come come, listen along and tell us what this episode is all about.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 humor conditions apply. Fans of the show have described it as fun conversations with relatable folks, irreverent humor, 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

  • Simblifying the fuss around American Football
    1 hr 1 min 45 sec

    In the wake of the most talkedabout Superbowl halftime show, the Simblified gang get together to understand the actual sport called American Football that happens around that show. Join us as we try to simblify the rules, culture and oddities of the sport by answering burning questions like, Why is that hand egg called a football, WTF is an oblate spheroid Why are they hitting each other so much and Do the players even know whats going on. Its a real touchdown of an episode, promise.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 humor conditions apply. Fans of the show have described it as fun conversations with relatable folks, irreverent humor, 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

  • How form dictates content
    53 min 37 sec

    When music went from blogs to Twitter, it didnt just change how it was consumed, but it changed the blogs to Twitter itself.Similarly, when we went from blogs to Twitter, the language/syntax/grammar itself changed.Chuck has constantly been constantly fascinated by how the form of the medium dictates the content because of consumption habits, economic imperatives etc and brings it as a group discussion topic. Joined by mediahoovering Srikeit and always thoughtful Naren, this made for a fascinating conversation that is best consumed in podcast form.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 humor conditions apply. Fans of the show have described it as fun conversations with relatable folks, irreverent humor, 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

  • Creating something around the creator economy
    52 min 8 sec

    So what is the creator economy, exactly Is it just some fancy new term applied to something that always existed, or is it actually a new paradigm, as some VCs might sayOur Simblified quartet gets together to talk about it, their advice for creators, examples of content that theyve come across, and some ideas for content you yes, you dear listeners can explore. You can thank us later.Also, weve been told we have new listeners by our producer so we try very hard to get a proper intro going. Regular listeners, please forgive.Referenced in this article :Li Jins excellent article on why the creator economy needs a middle class and how platforms can help: https://hbr.org/2020/12/thecreatoreconomyneedsamiddleclassAdd 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 humor conditions apply. Fans of the show have described it as fun conversations with relatable folks, irreverent humor, 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

  • Elon Musk And The Billionaire Tax
    52 min 22 sec

    Elon Musk decided to ask his Twitter followers if he should sell his shares to pay the tax due on the vesting of his stock options. And it looked as if this was prompted by the Biden Administrations proposed Billionaire TaxJoin your Simblified hosts as they try to find out how distressing it is for billionaires to contemplate losing some of it to taxes and what could happen if they really do.Add one part news, onepart 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

  • Web3, NFTs and all that: With Ekalavya
    57 min 57 sec

    If youve been paying attention online, you might hear a lot of noise being made about something called web3... And NFTs... Not to mention cryptocurrencies. We tried our level best to make sense of them but decided this was too heavy a topic to leave to the feeble minds hosting the podcast, so we decided to bring on an expert Ekalavya Bhattacharya. Eka is an entrepreneur in the web3 space, and also runs a fashion tech company. In the past, hes been heavily involved with various web ventures from making money off squatted email IDs in school to being a part of highgrowth early internet companies like Contests2Win, Zapak, and heading the digital wing of MTV India. Chuck calls him one of the smartest people he knows. Recently, hes forayed into the web3 space, and hes got a lot to talk about it.Join us for this 2part episode where we speak with Eka about the changing landscape of the internet, how its evolved, what NFTs / web3 really means, and what the future holds. It gets geeky, so strap inFind Eka at:https://www.instagram.com/ekalavya/https://twitter.com/ekalavyabhttps://www.instagram.com/FusedBulbMedia/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 humor conditions apply. Fans of the show have described it as fun conversations with relatable folks, irreverent humor, 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. 218: Simblifying Clubhouse (and other audio chat apps) with Meghnad
    1 hr 3 min 22 sec

    This week we delve into the world of Clubhouses, Spaces, Greenrooms or whatever Zuckerberg decides to call Facebooks audio chat iteration our vote is for Zucker Bakar. To make our chat extra special, we also invited Clubhousefiend and Newslaundry minion Meghnad together we discuss why Indians love audio chat, how it works and what this means for the future of podcasts.You can follow Meghnad on Twitter and Clubhouse memeghnadAdd 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. 220: Getting Meta with Getting Meta
    54 min 23 sec

    Chuck has gone and started another podcast. This one is called Getting Meta. Its a show on productivity, mental models, habits and how to live better. So in this episode, Chuck becomes a guest on his own show as the rest of the Simblified panel, Tony, Naren and Srikeit, ask him about Getting Meta, the guests, the learnings and stuff. Its a strangely personal episode and while theres the usual amount of banter and puns, it might leave you slightly warmer than the average Simblified episode. Or so we hope, because thats how it left us hosts after the recording was doneYou can check out Getting Meta on any podcasting app come on, you know how this works by now.Spotify: https://bit.ly/GettingMetaSpotifyApple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/GettingMetaAppleGoogle Podcasts: https://bit.ly/GettingMetaGoogleIVM website: https://bit.ly/GettingMetaIVMYou 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

  • Jabs 'n' Punches: Simblifying MMA with Siddharth Rao
    59 min 39 sec

    Mixed martial arts, that elegant sport on which contestants try their hardest to maim each other with their bare hands and legs, has gained immensely in popularity over the last decade or so. But what is it, really How did it start Why is it so popular Is it even safeJoin your Simblified hosts as they ask these questions and more to Sidd Rao, a national level Kickboxer and one of the coolest guys weve interviewed, and find out.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

  • Unraveling Vinyl Records | Ft Berty Ashley
    56 min 3 sec

    Good ol pal Berty joins us for the second successive episode on Simblified This time, we speak about another of his passions vinyl records In a day and age was streaming is the de facto mode of consuming music, it might seem strange that vinyl sales are increasing 100 year on year Berty tells us why he loves vinyl and supplements his Spotify listening with it. The physical feel, the additional info, the pictures, the distractionfree listening and so much more. He also gives a few tips to those who might want to get started Hes convinced at least one Simblified host to think about getting into vinylYou can say hello to Berty at

  • Simblified Gets Meta, Part 1
    49 min 38 sec

    On Oct 28, Facebook announced a rebranding and spoke about its ambitions for becoming a Metaverse company. What does it mean What do they want to do Do we all need to buy Oculus devices now Tony and Chuck explore this topic and take a look at what the company is already doing. The first of a 2part look at the Metaverse.References during the show:Shaan VPs tweet thread: https://twitter.com/ShaanVP/status/1454151237650112512txJ6euf1hSkceZM7DsCY6OQs08Ben Thompsons interview with Zuck: https://stratechery.com/2021/aninterviewwithmarkzuckerbergaboutthemetaverse/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

  • Google & Real - Time bullying
    1 hr 3 min 46 sec

    What goes on behind the scenes to bring you an ad when you visit a website And how does Google control every touch point Some litigators in the US got together to file an antitrust motion against Google, and in the process simplified all of real time buying for ads. Chuck, Naren, and Tony got together to marvel at this welloiled machine. References:Antitrust filing against Google: https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.564903/gov.uscourts.nysd.564903.152.0.pdfSimblified Ep 207: Who took a cookie from the cookie jar https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/show/simblifiedRkZ1HPJY375OLhFt/episode/simblifiedep207whotookacookiefromthecookiejargw8dI3eLYdNNfK75WKYostartTime0Add 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

  • A Look back At Our 2021s
    56 min 22 sec

    Well, its the end of another year wait, what, already. The Simblified gang looks back at how the last 12 months have been for them, personally. Thats right no Simblification, no news, no breaking down tech jargon, none of that. Its just an unscripted, personal conversation between the 4 hosts, with some help from audience questions.The four of us and everyone at IVM podcasts wish you a happy 2022 may it be less 2021 than 2021.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 humor conditions apply. Fans of the show have described it as fun conversations with relatable folks, irreverent humor, 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

  • Lithium - A quick once over
    35 min 54 sec

    From being a quiz question answer about 4 decades ago to being part of our everyday lives, Lithium is likely to be the most important thing in the near future. Join your Simblified hosts as they talk about how much Lithium there is in the world, how it might change it, is it really green and most importantly, will the recent find of large Lithium deposits in JK be a big revolution for us

  • Bye Srikeit :'(
    49 min 52 sec

    What a clickbait title, no  Dont worry. Srikeit is not leaving Simblified, just our shores. Our man is relocating to more western pastures.  So in this special episode, the rest of us do deep research and tell Srikeit various facts so that he can pass his entrance exam at Toronto immigration. Come discover with us the oldest cricket tournament in the world, pointless info about Winnipeg, headdeskworthy puns featuring Inuit textbooks and more.

  • The Flynn Effect and why smart people should know about it.
    36 min 30 sec

    Moral Philosopher and Intelligence Researcher James Flynn wanted to debunk a racist article by UC Berkely professor Arthur Jensen who was concluding that blacks scored lower on IQ tests because they were genetically inferior. He ended up discovering that far from scoring lower, they were actually doing steadily better, and to his amazement, so was the entire population, regardless of race or ethnicity.  This was later called the Flynn Effect and numerous studies across the world, across populations and over time frames confirmed his conclusions

  • Growing up with Sidin Vadukut
    1 hr 14 min 40 sec

    In a special episode for Simblified, we turn the spotlight on Sidin Vadukut. Join us as the OG funny man of the internet who can turn travails of south Indian men into pails of fun, the consultant who makes you exultant, the foreign correspondent with a stunning frontend, the most charismatic numismatics expert, tells us about how his many careers have panned out, the choices he made, the role of luck and more.

  • How to make it in Stand-up ft Niveditha Prakasam
    1 hr 14 min 2 sec

    Its not often that you get access to one of the sharpest standups in India right now, so Tony represented the Simblified gang to talk to Niveditha Prakasam on what it means to be a standup comic in India,

  • Investing fundamentals, fails and flukes with Sameer Mohan - Part 1
    40 min 41 sec

    This week the Simblified gang rope in regular listener and product marketer at Fisdom, Sameer Mohan, for a rambling chat on all things investment. We discuss our uniquely hilarious first investments, our investment philosophies.

  • Investing fundamentals, fails and flukes with Sameer Mohan - Part 2
    36 min 51 sec

    This week the Simblified gang rope in regular listener and product marketer at Fisdom, Sameer Mohan, for a rambling chat on all things investment. We discuss our uniquely hilarious first investments,

  • Simblifying the Right to Repair
    52 min 41 sec

    When was the last time any of you successfully repaired your phones and used it for a while after If your reply is never, that is very much by design. Join the Simblified gang as we pick apart the notsonew practice of designing tech.

  • Three non experts talk about globalisation
    46 min 52 sec

    Well, the experts couldnt figure it out, so we thought wed take a stab at it. Chuck, Srikeit and Tony speak about globalisation, what it is, whether its dead, quote Friedman the one thats alive, make several bad jokes, take shockingly profound .

  • Your Digital Legacy
    46 min 5 sec

    What happens to your digital presence after you die Do you have control over it Does it get passed on to your heirs Will they really be able to slide into your DMs AskingForAFriend.

  • Chess nuts
    48 min 46 sec

    India recently hosted the 44th Chess Olympiad, quite at the last minute. Not only did we perform excellently, we put up a very good show organization wise. Join your simblified hosts as they ramble through the sport and the characters who play it.

  • Web3 and why we should know more.. Part 1
    39 min 49 sec

    The last few years has seen the emergence of cryptocurrency and blockchain. But did you know blockchain could be the start of a completely new way of organizing the internet

  • Simblifying AI-generated art Part 1 [the tech behind it]
    36 min 14 sec

    You might have heard of DALLE and Midjourney. If not, you might have seen some folks sharing all kinds of weird images on Twitter and Instagram with a strange line like cat playing heavy metal drawn in the style of Picasso.

  • Is ONDC really the UPI of ecommerce?
    47 min 39 sec

    There are literally hundreds of people who you should be listening to talking about the ambitious ONDC project ecommerce experts, government officials, antitrust lawyers. But instead,

  • The transformative power of live music
    45 min 28 sec

    For a music fan, theres nothing quite like a live performance. Whether youre the sort that zones out at a classical music show, enjoys happy vibes on the lawns of a sunset music festival, bouncing to a DJ, or letting it all out in a heavy metal moshpit in a seedy club while getting your glasses broken too specific there is SOMETHING about watching musicians on stage, making music together. Chuck, Srikeit and Naren do a completely unscripted episode about the power of live music,

  • Simblified Live : Go forth and create content!
    27 min 40 sec

    A few weeks back, the Simblified gang were asked to do a live show for a podcasting event. Weve captured the audio of the same to give you, our OG listeners, as a live episode this is not generosity as much as laziness on our part.

  • 2022 updates: Technology, supply chains, electric vehicles and more
    50 min 6 sec

    As we move into another revolution around the sun, wed like to take a moment to look at some of the topics we spoke about over the last year, and update them We celebrate the rise of EVs, but lament the crises around the world. We ponder whatever happened to crypto, but pontificate about semiconductors. And lots, lots more.

  • Simblifying Economics with Ashish Kulkarni Part -1
    37 min 11 sec

    The Simblified gang minus Tony taps into the expertise of Srikeits former professor, Ashish Kulkarni to simblify the world of economics. Ashish, an engineering dropout turned Econ PhD, talks to us about how economics principle  govern every micro aspect of our lives yet the way the subject is taught in India drives people away from it. We also discuss how movies and popular culture subtly point to the prevailing economic conditions of the time and delve into the indicators and implications of a potential upcoming recession. So please tune in to this absolute beauty of a double episode.

  • Simblifying The James Webb Telescope
    43 min 42 sec

    Recently, NASA shot up a massive telescope so that we can all figure out where we came from. The James Webb Telescope is the culmination of decades of work, and will do things that no other telescope has done before. It will apparently use fancy things like Infrared technology to look back 13 billion years and perhaps even see if theres life on other planets. No pressure, JW Join the Simblified gang as they launch themselves into this spacey topic, only for Chuck to annoy Srikeit with a selection of cosmic puns.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 humor conditions apply. Fans of the show have described it as fun conversations with relatable folks, irreverent humor, 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

  • Web3, NFTs And All That: With Ekalavya (Part 2)
    59 min 35 sec

    If youve been paying attention online, you might hear a lot of noise being made about something called web3... And NFTs... Not to mention cryptocurrencies. We tried our level best to make sense of them but decided this was too heavy a topic to leave to the feeble minds hosting the podcast, so we decided to bring on an expert Ekalavya Bhattacharya. Eka is an entrepreneur in the web3 space, and also runs a fashion tech company. In the past, hes been heavily involved with various web ventures from making money off squatted email IDs in school to being a part of highgrowth early internet companies like Contests2Win, Zapak, and heading the digital wing of MTV India. Chuck calls him one of the smartest people he knows. Recently, hes forayed into the web3 space, and hes got a lot to talk about it. Join us for this 2part episode where we speak with Eka about the changing landscape of the internet, how its evolved, what NFTs / web3 really means, and what the future holds. It gets geeky, so strap inFind Eka at:https://www.instagram.com/ekalavya/https://twitter.com/ekalavyabhttps://www.instagram.com/FusedBulbMedia/hlenAdd 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 humor conditions apply. Fans of the show have described it as fun conversations with relatable folks, irreverent humor, 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

  • Simblifying Birthdays
    49 min 30 sec

    Globally, most people are born in August including two of Simblifieds hosts. So on the august hehe occasion of Chucks birthday, the Simblified gang gets together to delve into this inexplicable yet universal commemoration of human ageing. Join us for a very fun episode where we deconstruct birthday rituals, cake, party hats and share the incredible story of how just singing the birthday song to someone could until recently cost you millionsAdd 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

  • To eRUPI or not to eRUPI
    52 min 55 sec

    The government of India recently announced a direct cash transfer program called the eRUPI or e₹UPI, if you want to be pedantic. So, whats this all about and how is it different from all the other cash transfer benefits in the past As with many such ideas, it sounds great on paper but it all depends on implementation. Naren leads the way as hes the only one among us who read up on this, and we talk about its potential. As a bonus we also have a little discussion about the evolution of currency itself. And we discuss ideas to release a Simblified Coin. Maybe.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

  • This One's For All The Engineers In Da House!
    55 min 10 sec

    Sep 15 is Engineers Day here in India So the three engineers of the show Chuck, Naren, Tony get together Srikeit was barred from participating as he doesnt have relevant qualification to talk engineering With a focus towards manufacturing and what Naren does he confirms he is not indeed that Hindustani singer from Indian Ocean though the rest of us still have our doubts. We talk about future fields of engineering as well, lament about the state of engineering education and as is standard, trashtalk MBA. Lots of college anecdotes in there as well. A fun impromptu discussion.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

  • AI aye aye: A discussion on Artificial Intelligence with Kartik and Shivam Part -2
    1 hr 13 min 22 sec

    Fill out our brand recall survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6HP2RVBAI aye aye: A discussion on Artificial Intelligence with Kartik and ShivamComplex things like AI, machine learning, data science, deep learning and reverse swing ok maybe not that one have been on our collective minds for years now. Theres a lot of noise, misconceptions and prejudiced opinion about the whole thing so we did what we at Simblified do when faced with vexing questions: Call in experts. In this twopart interview, we speak to Kartik Talamadupula and Shivam Tundele two AI practitioners, to talk about the whole thing. Over two hours split up into 2 episodes we talk about the evolution of AI, what various terms mean, ethical aspects of AI, uses of AI, where things could go... And we get philosophical as well, wondering what it means to be human, what we as a race will need to do in order to protect ourselves from the worst of AI... And we end on a superoptimistic hopeful note. We hope you enjoy this conversation This is part 2 of a 2 part recording. The first episode was out last week on this same feed we recommend you listen to that one first if you havent.Connect with Kartik:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ktalamadTwitter: https://twitter.com/krtConnect with Shivam:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivamtundele/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 humor conditions apply. Fans of the show have described it as fun conversations with relatable folks, irreverent humor, 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

  • Simblified Gets Meta, Part 2
    38 min 11 sec

    On Oct 28, Facebook announced a rebranding and spoke about its ambitions for becoming a Metaverse company. We did an episode on this last week, and this week, were going to look at a few possible implications. Will our houses get smaller WTF is a virtual world builder Will NFTs finally make sense All this and more and Chuck and Tony put on their speculative hats... Or should we say headsets.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

  • Simblifying the Great Resignation
    52 min 8 sec

    If youre seriously toying with the idea of quitting your job, youre not alone. The Great Resignation is a global phenomenon causing a major spike in employees across industries quitting enmasse. The Simblified gang gets together to discuss the key reasons for these mass resignations, the irreversible changes that the job market is encountering and how employers are bending over backwards to retain their talent. 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

  • How will you measure your life?
    1 hr 8 min 36 sec

    Occasionally on Simblified, the gang resorts to profundity of the actual variety and ponder over the larger questions. Join Tony and Naren for one such episode as we talk through Clayton Christensens frameworks and theory on how to measure your life.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 humor conditions apply. Fans of the show have described it as fun conversations with relatable folks, irreverent humor, 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

  • Mimetic theory? Copy that
    41 min 30 sec

    Peter Thiel went from zero to one when he heard the lectures of Stanford anthropologist and philosopher Rene Girard. What were Girards insights, and how did Peter Thiel interpret them Join your simblified hosts as they scratch the surface of this fascinating topic and talk about their own views of it.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 humor conditions apply. Fans of the show have described it as fun conversations with relatable folks, irreverent humor, 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

  • Solving Genetic Diseases Ft. Berty Ashley
    1 hr 14 min 18 sec

    One of the smartest people we know joins us on the show Berty Ashley is a good friend and a quizzer, music nerd and... Molecular biologist who by day works with a private organization called DART, helping to solve rare diseases, putting all us PPTmakers in our place Jokes apart, the work Berty and his team does is fascinating and this is a conversation weve been thinking of having for months now. He is also inspirational and hilarious, leading to a fun conversation. Also touching upon the meaningfulness of the work that he does and lots more.You can say hello to Berty at

  • What's Neu? Simblified discuss the Tata Superapp
    53 min 17 sec

    Recently, the venerable Tata group released a SuperApp. The Simblified gang discuss what they think of it, made all the more interesting by the fact that 2/3rds of the hosts hadnt tried the app before the recording. Still, we discuss everything from branding to loyalty programs in this freeflowing discussion which no doubt will be referenced in their next board meeting.PS Chuck wrote about the SuperApp here: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thingsofinternet/issues/thingsofinternettataneufeelslikeamissedopportunity1125285Add 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 humor conditions apply. Fans of the show have described it as fun conversations with relatable folks, irreverent humor, 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

  • An Expat's Perspective: Malaysia & India
    39 min 17 sec

    One of our own, Srikeit, is coming back to India after spending 2 years revolutionising the advertising landscape in Kuala Lumpur. The Simblified folks ask him about the differences between the two countries workwise, cultural, infrastructure, and all that. The actual title of this episode is Cultural differences between Malaysia and India for make benefit glorious audio show of Simblified but our producer told us that wont fit in the podcast title length and to be practical. So there you have it.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

  • Is China taking over the world? (Rebroadcast)
    46 min 7 sec

    The Simblified boys are off this weekend hard at work researching the next episode, promise so heres a nice dig into the archives.While Trump is being a bit of an arse trying to alienate everyone, China is busy making friends. Specifically, its going out and building ports and roads and stuff everywhere. How nice of them Or... Is it Chinas infrastructure diplomacy comes with a huge termsandconditionsapply. The Simblified trio unravel all this on the latest episode, while making several bad jokes along the way.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

  • Why's the Chinese government killing its tech sector?
    46 min 50 sec

    Over the last few weeks, the ruling party over at China has cracked down on its biggest internet sectors EdTech, ecommerce, gaming and more. This has predictably sent stocks tumbling and spooked investors, but the supporters of this decision claim the party is right in doing so. So the Simblified gang get together for an actual serious discussion about this. The good and the bad, the ramifications in and out of China and more. And yes, there are some bad jokes as well.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 

  • For Meta or Verse
    45 min 53 sec

    The Metaverse has existed as a concept and in parts for years together. But we took notice when Mark Zuckerberg proclaimed that he wants Facebook to be known as the Metaverse company. The gang got together to Simblify what the metaverse is, what the future of work, life, and the internet might be, and also to pretend they understand words like interoperability and portability.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

  • Bombay aka Mumbai, through Naren's stories (Part 1)
    44 min 4 sec

    Weve always wanted to do an episode of just Narens famous stories, and we decided to do just that. Over two episodes, we speak about this glorious city and all it has to offer through Narens experiences.

  • To The Manure Born
    47 min 33 sec

    Among the things our country spends money on, right up there with airplanes and cars, is fertilizer. Join your intrepid Simblified hosts as they dive into this pile and try to find out more

  • Why aren't we excited about smartphones anymore?
    1 hr 1 min 41 sec

    Remember the good ol days when we used to actually looked forward to buying a new phone What happened in the middle With that innocuous question, Chuck, Srikeit and Tony reminisce about old Nokias, talk about gaming tech.

  • The Branding masterclass
    43 min 11 sec

    A shockingly serious and dare we say informative episode. The Simblified boys talk about branding and its evolution. Along the way we answer questions such as what a brand is, whether brand building is worth it, and all that. Lots of our favorite examples

  • Web3 and why we should know more.. Part 2
    36 min 23 sec

    The last few years has seen the emergence of cryptocurrency and blockchain. But did you know blockchain could be the start of a completely new way of organizing the internet

  • The Calorie Jamboree - Part 1
    34 min 12 sec

    The fundamentals of nutrition can be boiled down to the calorie. In this 2 part episode, the Simblified gang takes an amateur dive into how calories work, the science behind nutrition labels, myths, marketing and more.

  • The Calorie Jamboree - Part 2
    31 min 35 sec

    The fundamentals of nutrition can be boiled down to the calorie. In this 2 part episode, the Simblified gang takes an amateur dive into how calories work, the science behind nutrition labels, myths, marketing and more.

  • The united chaos of a divided Britain
    51 min 58 sec

    That gang reconvenes to relook at the nation that once was the empire where the sun never set. And now they need a Rishi to do his magic for any light at the end of their tunnel.We delve into the multiple crises that have befallen britain.

  • Simblified Half-Pints
    41 min 6 sec

    Four fun things. Many random discussions. So sometimes, we have a fun story, news story, fact or piece of trivia which we think is good Simblified fodder but not enough for a whole episode. So along came the idea of taking four of these and making them one episode

  • Simblifying Economics with Ashish Kulkarni Part -2
    42 min 40 sec

    The Simblified gang minus Tony taps into the expertise of Srikeits former professor, Ashish Kulkarni to simblify the world of economics. Ashish, an engineering dropout turned Econ PhD, talks to us about how economics principle govern every micro aspect of our lives yet the way the subject is taught in India drives people away from it. We also discuss how movies and popular culture subtly point to the prevailing economic conditions of the time and delve into the indicators and implications of a potential upcoming recession.

  • Half-pints episode: 10000 steps, reverse dowry in China and more
    42 min 36 sec

    Its a new episode of Simbified half pints, the monthly affair where we come to the table with four random facts. This week:  Why are brides in China getting paid for alliances How did mangoes evolve huge seeds Why is peaceful Canada fighting over a tiny island And who made this 10000 steps thing up Join the Simblified panel as we discuss these and make several bad jokes along the way.

  • Our Canada correspondent reports
    40 min 27 sec

    Our boy Srikeit has successfully made it to the West. As he acclimatises, he reports in with his findings from his first 10 days in a new country. Whats different Whats the same Is there a Liverpool support club Is the famed Canadian politeness real Does Srikeit have a pet snowball All these and more, in this episode.

  • A fun conversation about subversion, innovation and disruption
    28 min 59 sec

    It all started when Chuck read a book. He thought it would be a fun topic to bring onto the show to have one of those random fun discussions.  Join the Simblified gang as we somehow manage to string together classical musical, T20, Fords Model T and Microsoft Bing in one episode. And yes, despite the buzzwords in the title, this is not a LinkedInesque episode

Language

English

Genre

Comedy, Society & Culture, Science

Seasons

1

Author

IVM Podcasts