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