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The Origin Of Things

A • History • Education • Business

Powered By EPIC ON. The Origin of Things or TOOT for short is a podcast hosted by Deepak Gopalakrishnan AKA Chuck. You might have heard him on another IVM show called Simblified, but on the much shorter and crisper TOOT he focuses on the origin story of various things. For starters, were going to be looking at the origin stories of world famous brands. But theres a catch Chuck will tell you the fascinating story, little by little dropping some hints, but the brand is only revealed at the very end. Will you be able to beat Chuck at guessing the brand Find out by tuning into a new episode every Wednesday on the IVM Podcasts Network.

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    Ep. 00: Introduction
    1 min 42 sec

    The Origin of Things or TOOT for short is a podcast hosted by Deepak Gopalakrishnan AKA Chuck. You might have heard him on another IVM show called Simblified, but on the much shorter and crisper TOOT he focuses on the origin story of various things. For starters, were going to be looking at the origin stories of world famous brands. But theres a catch Chuck will tell you the fascinating story, little by little dropping some hints, but the brand is only revealed at the very end. Will you be able to beat Chuck at guessing the brand Find out by tuning into a new episode every Wednesday on the IVM Podcasts Network. 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/

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    Ep. 01: A story about Maunsel & Edmund
    7 min 28 sec

    A story of generosity, war, and a recipe. 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/

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    Ep. 02: The Company that Thomas Built
    6 min 16 sec

    A story of an industrious town, the effect of war and employee benefits before it was cool. 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/

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    Ep. 03: A Scotsman from the Hills
    6 min 56 sec

    A story of hills, college memories and a deadly encounter. 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/

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    Ep. 04: His Most Famous Drink
    7 min 42 sec

    A story of purity, an outdated beverage, and a business deal. 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/

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    Ep. 05: We Have a Dog To Thank For This
    7 min 12 sec

    A story of a fundraiser, a dog, and serendipity. 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/

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    Ep. 06: The Need to Adapt
    8 min 24 sec

    A story of a paper factory, the Soviets and fish. 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/

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    Ep. 07: A Short Story about Pornography
    8 min 54 sec

    A story of the early internet, smut and an unlikely investment 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/

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    Ep. 08: The Young Man Who (Kinda) Sold Drugs
    10 min 19 sec

    A story about priests, traders and education. 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/

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    Ep. 09: Anything For Love
    8 min 3 sec

    A story about space, an affair and education. 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/

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    Ep. 10: A Short Episode, About an Old Brand.
    3 min 51 sec

    A story about a chef, nourishment and a little time. 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/

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    Ep. 11: The Most Influential Woman You've Never Heard Of
    8 min 6 sec

    A story about a tabloid, a golddigger and inspiration 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/

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    Ep. 12: It’s All Fake News!
    7 min 55 sec

    A story about an immigrant, exaggeration and recognition. 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/

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    Ep. 13: They Probably Just Needed A Little PR
    10 min 11 sec

    A story of shopping carts, ruthlessness and one heck of a pivot. 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/

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    Ep. 14: The Online Dating Company That Didn’t Make It.
    6 min 5 sec

    A story of failure, a pivot and Janet Jackson. 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/

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    Ep. 15: Where there’s a Will… And Daniel, Herman, Julius and Alexander
    10 min

    A story about clocks, efficiency and thinking. 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/

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    Ep. 16: Infamous Last Words
    7 min 55 sec

    A story of a troubled childhood, murder and a deadline. 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/

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    Ep. 17: A Picture Of Two Friendships
    8 min 27 sec

    A story about a dress, a college tour and an awards night. 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/

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    Ep. 18: Buy One, Get Something Free
    7 min 27 sec

    A story of soap, a salesman and freebies. 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/

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    Ep. 19: That Unique Run-Up
    9 min 1 sec

    A story of a bowler, a cricket club and an incredible legacy. 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/

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    Ep. 20: The Man Who Revolutionized Fuel.
    7 min 41 sec

    A story of Brazil, the great depression and World War 2. 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/

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    Ep. 21: A Very Different Kind Of Pivot
    9 min 6 sec

    A story about an adventurous young man, a road trip and music. 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/

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    Ep. 22: The European company that could change… Everything
    9 min 7 sec

    A story about oil, an American executive and much murkiness. 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/

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    Ep. 23: A Bank That Truly Changed The Rules
    6 min 32 sec

    A story of achievement, awards and change. 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/

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    Ep. 24: Starstarstarstarstar
    7 min 58 sec

    A story of standards, a compromise and ubiquity 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/

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    Ep. 25: How far can an underwear company go?
    8 min 13 sec

    A story about clothing, entertainment and aspiration. http://www.playtex.com/ is a website that still exists. If you go there, you are greeted with a cheerful message. 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/

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    Breaking News!
    4 min 33 sec

    A story about a small announcement, a temporary milestone and gratitude. 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/

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    Ep. 26: About a great Indian Artist
    8 min 55 sec

    A story of talent, mischief and my thought process.The Origin Of Things is back Thank you to everyone who wrote in to me, asking when I would be restarting this. I hope you enjoy the new season. This is one of the five new episodes that I did a live show out of, on May 30.Say hello, I would love to know what you thinkinstagram.com/chuckofalltradestwitter.com/chuckgopalThe Origin of Things TOOT to friends is a shortformat podcast where you host, Deepak Gopalakrishnan Chuck to friends talks about the origin stories of various brands. Its a dramatized 57 minute story of how some of todays biggest and most beloved brands came about. The fun though, happens because Chuck reveals the name of the brand only at the end leaving it to you to try and guess what hes talking about Explore how, for example, one of Indias biggest tragedies is connected to one of its most beloved drinks, or how a murderer was responsible for one of todays most enduring taglines. Its all there in The Origin of Things

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    Ep. 27: The biggest irony of all time
    8 min 37 sec

    A story of ambitious home experiments, a pathbreaking innovation, and ‘inspiration’.The Origin Of Things is back Thank you to everyone who wrote in to me, asking when I would be restarting this. I hope you enjoy the new season. This is one of the five new episodes that I did a live show out of, on May 30.Say hello, I would love to know what you thinkinstagram.com/chuckofalltradestwitter.com/chuckgopalThe Origin of Things TOOT to friends is a shortformat podcast where you host, Deepak Gopalakrishnan Chuck to friends talks about the origin stories of various brands. Its a dramatized 57 minute story of how some of todays biggest and most beloved brands came about. The fun though, happens because Chuck reveals the name of the brand only at the end leaving it to you to try and guess what hes talking about Explore how, for example, one of Indias biggest tragedies is connected to one of its most beloved drinks, or how a murderer was responsible for one of todays most enduring taglines. Its all there in The Origin of Things

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    Ep. 28: www.thomasandfrankscompany.com
    8 min 47 sec

    A story about ownership, journalistic integrity and website traffic.The Origin Of Things is back Thank you to everyone who wrote in to me, asking when I would be restarting this. I hope you enjoy the new season. This is one of the five new episodes that I did a live show out of, on May 30.Say hello, I would love to know what you thinkinstagram.com/chuckofalltradestwitter.com/chuckgopalThe Origin of Things TOOT to friends is a shortformat podcast where you host, Deepak Gopalakrishnan Chuck to friends talks about the origin stories of various brands. Its a dramatized 57 minute story of how some of todays biggest and most beloved brands came about. The fun though, happens because Chuck reveals the name of the brand only at the end leaving it to you to try and guess what hes talking about Explore how, for example, one of Indias biggest tragedies is connected to one of its most beloved drinks, or how a murderer was responsible for one of todays most enduring taglines. Its all there in The Origin of Things

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    Ep. 29: Let’s talk about brands from unusual places
    8 min 32 sec

    A story about medicine, an unlikely alliance and coexistence.The Origin Of Things is back Thank you to everyone who wrote in to me, asking when I would be restarting this. I hope you enjoy the new season. This is one of the five new episodes that I did a live show out of, on May 30.Say hello, I would love to know what you thinkinstagram.com/chuckofalltradestwitter.com/chuckgopalThe Origin of Things TOOT to friends is a shortformat podcast where you host, Deepak Gopalakrishnan Chuck to friends talks about the origin stories of various brands. Its a dramatized 57 minute story of how some of todays biggest and most beloved brands came about. The fun though, happens because Chuck reveals the name of the brand only at the end leaving it to you to try and guess what hes talking about Explore how, for example, one of Indias biggest tragedies is connected to one of its most beloved drinks, or how a murderer was responsible for one of todays most enduring taglines. Its all there in The Origin of Things

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    Ep. 30: Showbiz Must Go On
    8 min 53 sec

    A spaghetti salesman, a floor sweeper, and the son of a truck driver.The Origin Of Things is back Thank you to everyone who wrote in to me, asking when I would be restarting this. I hope you enjoy the new season. This is one of the five new episodes that I did a live show out of, on May 30.Say hello, I would love to know what you thinkinstagram.com/chuckofalltradestwitter.com/chuckgopalThe Origin of Things TOOT to friends is a shortformat podcast where you host, Deepak Gopalakrishnan Chuck to friends talks about the origin stories of various brands. Its a dramatized 57 minute story of how some of todays biggest and most beloved brands came about. The fun though, happens because Chuck reveals the name of the brand only at the end leaving it to you to try and guess what hes talking about Explore how, for example, one of Indias biggest tragedies is connected to one of its most beloved drinks, or how a murderer was responsible for one of todays most enduring taglines. Its all there in The Origin of Things

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    Ep. 31: A Family Business… Pivots (And How!)
    9 min 28 sec

    A story of conquests, heritage, and a chance encounter.The Origin Of Things is back Thank you to everyone who wrote in to me, asking when I would be restarting this. I hope you enjoy the new season. This is one of the five new episodes that I did a live show out of, on May 30.Say hello, I would love to know what you thinkinstagram.com/chuckofalltradestwitter.com/chuckgopalThe Origin of Things TOOT to friends is a shortformat podcast where you host, Deepak Gopalakrishnan Chuck to friends talks about the origin stories of various brands. Its a dramatized 57 minute story of how some of todays biggest and most beloved brands came about. The fun though, happens because Chuck reveals the name of the brand only at the end leaving it to you to try and guess what hes talking about Explore how, for example, one of Indias biggest tragedies is connected to one of its most beloved drinks, or how a murderer was responsible for one of todays most enduring taglines. Its all there in The Origin of Things

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    Ep. 32: The Dark Pasts Of Something Bright
    9 min 19 sec

    A story of company loyalty, trade blockade and leftovers.The Origin Of Things is back Thank you to everyone who wrote in to me, asking when I would be restarting this. I hope you enjoy the new season. This is one of the five new episodes that I did a live show out of, on May 30.Say hello, I would love to know what you thinkinstagram.com/chuckofalltradestwitter.com/chuckgopalThe Origin of Things TOOT to friends is a shortformat podcast where you host, Deepak Gopalakrishnan Chuck to friends talks about the origin stories of various brands. Its a dramatized 57 minute story of how some of todays biggest and most beloved brands came about. The fun though, happens because Chuck reveals the name of the brand only at the end leaving it to you to try and guess what hes talking about Explore how, for example, one of Indias biggest tragedies is connected to one of its most beloved drinks, or how a murderer was responsible for one of todays most enduring taglines. Its all there in The Origin of Things

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    Ep. 33: The Company Without Whom Nothing Would Happen
    8 min 42 sec

    A story of really small things, scale and ubiquity.The Origin Of Things is back Thank you to everyone who wrote in to me, asking when I would be restarting this. I hope you enjoy the new season. This is one of the five new episodes that I did a live show out of, on May 30.Say hello, I would love to know what you thinkinstagram.com/chuckofalltradestwitter.com/chuckgopalThe Origin of Things TOOT to friends is a shortformat podcast where you host, Deepak Gopalakrishnan Chuck to friends talks about the origin stories of various brands. Its a dramatized 57 minute story of how some of todays biggest and most beloved brands came about. The fun though, happens because Chuck reveals the name of the brand only at the end leaving it to you to try and guess what hes talking about Explore how, for example, one of Indias biggest tragedies is connected to one of its most beloved drinks, or how a murderer was responsible for one of todays most enduring taglines. Its all there in The Origin of Things

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    Ep. 34: Utterly Margarinely Delicious
    10 min 58 sec

    A story of mergers, a cheap substitute, and world domination.The Origin Of Things is back Thank you to everyone who wrote in to me, asking when I would be restarting this. I hope you enjoy the new season. This is one of the five new episodes that I did a live show out of, on May 30.Say hello, I would love to know what you thinkhttps://instagram.com/chuckofalltradeshttps://twitter.com/chuckgopalThe Origin of Things TOOT to friends is a shortformat podcast where you host, Deepak Gopalakrishnan Chuck to friends talks about the origin stories of various brands. Its a dramatized 57 minute story of how some of todays biggest and most beloved brands came about. The fun though, happens because Chuck reveals the name of the brand only at the end leaving it to you to try and guess what hes talking about Explore how, for example, one of Indias biggest tragedies is connected to one of its most beloved drinks, or how a murderer was responsible for one of todays most enduring taglines. Its all there in The Origin of Things

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    Ep. 35: A Bartender, An Artist and Two People Who Changed
    9 min 24 sec

    The story of a bartender, an artist and people who changed their lives.The Origin Of Things is back Thank you to everyone who wrote in to me, asking when I would be restarting this. I hope you enjoy the new season. This is one of the five new episodes that I did a live show out of, on May 30.Say hello, I would love to know what you thinkinstagram.com/chuckofalltradestwitter.com/chuckgopalThe Origin of Things TOOT to friends is a shortformat podcast where you host, Deepak Gopalakrishnan Chuck to friends talks about the origin stories of various brands. Its a dramatized 57 minute story of how some of todays biggest and most beloved brands came about. The fun though, happens because Chuck reveals the name of the brand only at the end leaving it to you to try and guess what hes talking about Explore how, for example, one of Indias biggest tragedies is connected to one of its most beloved drinks, or how a murderer was responsible for one of todays most enduring taglines. Its all there in The Origin of Things

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    Ep. 36: What’s in a name?
    8 min 34 sec

    A story of a radio station, a magazine, and tennis.The Origin Of Things is back Thank you to everyone who wrote in to me, asking when I would be restarting this. I hope you enjoy the new season. This is one of the five new episodes that I did a live show out of, on May 30.Say hello, I would love to know what you thinkinstagram.com/chuckofalltradestwitter.com/chuckgopalThe Origin of Things TOOT to friends is a shortformat podcast where you host, Deepak Gopalakrishnan Chuck to friends talks about the origin stories of various brands. Its a dramatized 57 minute story of how some of todays biggest and most beloved brands came about. The fun though, happens because Chuck reveals the name of the brand only at the end leaving it to you to try and guess what hes talking about Explore how, for example, one of Indias biggest tragedies is connected to one of its most beloved drinks, or how a murderer was responsible for one of todays most enduring taglines. Its all there in The Origin of Things

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    Announcement - More Episodes, Coming Next Week!
    5 min 5 sec

    Hello everyone Sorry Ive been away for so long, its just that a lot of things have been happening personally and professionally all good and I havent had the time to get to writing new episodes. Each episode takes about 34 hours to research, write, record and all that and I was just unable to take the time. However, I have a few story ideas and have a couple of scripts ready, so you will be hearing new episodes in your feed from Nov 25 onwards Thank you for listening and for all the words of encouragement youve had for me over the months.Id love to hear from you Please say hello on Twitter or Instagram or email. One last thingPlease share The Origin of Things with a friend or your network. Id love to have more listeners on the show, and you guys are my only way of getting more Thanks a ton, and see you soon

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    Ep. 37: All About a Little Grace
    8 min 13 sec

    A story about an immigrant, some policemen, and chickens.Thank you to Tamanna for the initial research for this story.About The Origin of ThingsThe Origin of Things is a weekly shortformat podcast run by Deepak Gopalakrishnan aka Chuck.Each episode deals with the origin of a popular brand, but with the name of the brand and often, category revealed only at the end hence adding a bit of drama, keeping the listener guessing.If you like TOOT, please rate it on your podcast app of choice, or share it with a friend.Say hello to Chuck on Instagram, Twitter or email 

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    Ep. 38: The (Second) Most Hated Thing to Come Out of World War 2
    7 min 52 sec

    A story about a thesis, the army and pain.About The Origin of ThingsThe Origin of Things is a weekly shortformat podcast run by Deepak Gopalakrishnan aka Chuck.Each episode deals with the origin of a popular brand, but with the name of the brand and often, category revealed only at the end hence adding a bit of drama, keeping the listener guessing.If you like TOOT, please rate it on your podcast app of choice, or share it with a friend.Say hello to Chuck on Instagram, Twitter or email 

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    Ep. 39: It All Started with Needles
    11 min 46 sec

    A story of needles, saddles and manufacturing.About The Origin of ThingsThe Origin of Things is a weekly shortformat podcast run by Deepak Gopalakrishnan aka Chuck.Each episode deals with the origin of a popular brand, but with the name of the brand and often, category revealed only at the end hence adding a bit of drama, keeping the listener guessing.If you like TOOT, please rate it on your podcast app of choice, or share it with a friend.Say hello to Chuck on Instagram, Twitter or email 

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    Ep. 40: The Tinkerer & The Party Animal
    10 min 58 sec

    A story of invention, parties and hurt masculine pride.Thank you to Tamanna for the initial story research.About The Origin of ThingsThe Origin of Things is a weekly shortformat podcast run by Deepak Gopalakrishnan aka Chuck.Each episode deals with the origin of a popular brand, but with the name of the brand and often, category revealed only at the end hence adding a bit of drama, keeping the listener guessing.If you like TOOT, please rate it on your podcast app of choice, or share it with a friend.Say hello to Chuck on Instagram, Twitter or email 

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    Ep. 41: A Seafarer’s Second Career
    11 min 22 sec

    A story of a man at sea, some Christian missionaries and the written word.About The Origin of ThingsThe Origin of Things is a weekly shortformat podcast run by Deepak Gopalakrishnan aka Chuck.Each episode deals with the origin of a popular brand, but with the name of the brand and often, category revealed only at the end hence adding a bit of drama, keeping the listener guessing.If you like TOOT, please rate it on your podcast app of choice, or share it with a friend.Say hello to Chuck on Instagram, Twitter or email 

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    Ep. 42: A Vehicle Unlike Any Other
    8 min 30 sec

    A Story about Slick Marketing, Artificial Intelligence and Molybdenum.About The Origin of ThingsThe Origin of Things is a weekly shortformat podcast run by Deepak Gopalakrishnan aka Chuck.Each episode deals with the origin of a popular brand, but with the name of the brand and often, category revealed only at the end hence adding a bit of drama, keeping the listener guessing.If you like TOOT, please rate it on your podcast app of choice, or share it with a friend.Say hello to Chuck on Instagram, Twitter or email 

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    Ep. 43: One Unlikely Invention, Another Very Heavy One
    9 min 58 sec

    The Origin of Things is a weekly shortformat podcast run by Deepak Gopalakrishnan aka Chuck.Each episode deals with the origin of a popular brand, but with the name of the brand and often, category revealed only at the end hence adding a bit of drama, keeping the listener guessing.If you like TOOT, please rate it on your podcast app of choice, or share it with a friend.Say hello to Chuck on Instagram, Twitter or email 

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    Ep. 44: His biggest idea came to him in a bar
    9 min 23 sec

    The Origin of Things is a weekly shortformat podcast run by Deepak Gopalakrishnan aka Chuck.Each episode deals with the origin of a popular brand, but with the name of the brand and often, category revealed only at the end hence adding a bit of drama, keeping the listener guessing.If you like TOOT, please rate it on your podcast app of choice, or share it with a friend.Say hello to Chuck on Instagram, Twitter or email 

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    Ep. 45: The grocery store that went and did all that!
    9 min 4 sec

    The Origin of Things is a weekly shortformat podcast run by Deepak Gopalakrishnan aka Chuck.Each episode deals with the origin of a popular brand, but with the name of the brand and often, category revealed only at the end hence adding a bit of drama, keeping the listener guessing.If you like TOOT, please rate it on your podcast app of choice, or share it with a friend.Say hello to Chuck on Instagram, Twitter or email 

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    Ep. 46: The Evil and Good That Some Men Do
    12 min 37 sec

    The Origin of Things is a weekly shortformat podcast run by Deepak Gopalakrishnan aka Chuck.Each episode deals with the origin of a popular brand, but with the name of the brand and often, category revealed only at the end hence adding a bit of drama, keeping the listener guessing.If you like TOOT, please rate it on your podcast app of choice, or share it with a friend.Say hello to Chuck on Instagram, Twitter or email 

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    Bonus Episode: Thank you (and I'd love to hear from you)
    10 min

    A nonstory about gratitude, feedback and one heck of a rambleI would love to hear from you, about what you think of The Origin of Things. You guys make this show happen, really :The Origin of Things is a weekly shortformat podcast run by Deepak Gopalakrishnan aka Chuck.Each episode deals with the origin of a popular brand, but with the name of the brand and often, category revealed only at the end hence adding a bit of drama, keeping the listener guessing.If you like TOOT, please rate it on your podcast app of choice, or share it with a friend.Twitter: twitter.com/chuckgopalInstagram: instagram.com/chuckofalltradesEmail: chuck /at/ chuckofalltrades /dot/ in

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    Ep. 47: Jeremy and His Games!
    8 min 41 sec

    A story of games, failures and turnarounds.The Origin of Things is a weekly shortformat podcast run by Deepak Gopalakrishnan aka Chuck.Each episode deals with the origin of a popular brand, but with the name of the brand and often, category revealed only at the end hence adding a bit of drama, keeping the listener guessing.If you like TOOT, please rate it on your podcast app of choice, or share it with a friend.Twitter: twitter.com/chuckgopalInstagram: instagram.com/chuckofalltradesEmail: chuck /at/ chuckofalltrades /dot/ in

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    Ep. 48: Jack’s Musical Group’s Biggest Hit
    9 min 47 sec

    A story of a performer, his audience and money.Huge shoutout to punvati for the idea and script for this episodeThe Origin of Things is a weekly shortformat podcast run by Deepak Gopalakrishnan aka Chuck.Each episode deals with the origin of a popular brand, but with the name of the brand and often, category revealed only at the end hence adding a bit of drama, keeping the listener guessing.If you like TOOT, please rate it on your podcast app of choice, or share it with a friend.Twitter: twitter.com/chuckgopalInstagram: instagram.com/chuckofalltradesEmail: chuck /at/ chuckofalltrades /dot/ in

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    Ep. 49: God Helps Those Who Help Others
    7 min 48 sec

    A story of a store, listening, and helping.The Origin of Things is a weekly shortformat podcast run by Deepak Gopalakrishnan aka Chuck.Each episode deals with the origin of a popular brand, but with the name of the brand and often, category revealed only at the end hence adding a bit of drama, keeping the listener guessing.If you like TOOT, please rate it on your podcast app of choice, or share it with a friend.Twitter: twitter.com/chuckgopalInstagram: instagram.com/chuckofalltradesEmail: chuck /at/ chuckofalltrades /dot/ in

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    Ep. 50: Two Fierce Rivals, One Epic Collaboration
    10 min 52 sec

    A story of rivalry, friendship and lots of formulaeThe Origin of Things is a weekly shortformat podcast run by Deepak Gopalakrishnan aka Chuck.Each episode deals with the origin of a popular brand, but with the name of the brand and often, category revealed only at the end hence adding a bit of drama, keeping the listener guessing.If you like TOOT, please rate it on your podcast app of choice, or share it with a friend.Twitter: twitter.com/chuckgopalInstagram: instagram.com/chuckofalltradesEmail: chuck /at/ chuckofalltrades /dot/ in

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    Bonus Episode: Getting Meta with Amit Varma
    1 hr 34 min 37 sec

    Hello there Im proud to announce a new show that Ive started, Getting Meta. Its a show on productivity, mental models, life hacks and stuff eked out with conversations with some very smart people. These include Amit Varma host, The Seen The Unseen, Krish Ashok the legendary internet humorist, Utsav Mamoria who runs Postcards from Nowhere, Meeta Malhotra, a former partner at one of Indias leading design firms and a serial entrepreneur, Dhimant Parekh the founder CEO of The Better India, Rohan Joshi comedian, and more.Id love to share the first interview here with you Its my chat with writer and podcaster, Amit Varma. It was a perfect way to start my new show, as Amits always been a supporter of what I do and runs what is probably Indias finest podcast today. In this interview, we come up with the name for the show, Getting Meta, together I hope you enjoy this chat, and like it enough to subscribe to the show Getting Meta links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/40Vo30aQilVrxEOkoSmDjxsipCOPeJlcR0uNg2ZZs8iLQdlbranch1Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gettingmeta/id1573882113Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zdGF0aWMuYWRvcmlsYWJzLmNvbS9mZWVkL2dldHRpbmctbWV0YS54bWwIVM website: https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/show/gettingmetay2rbRtSzWNdzZ8i99R2QIf youd like to get in touch with me, Im:Twitter: twitter.com/chuckgopalInstagram: instagram.com/chuckofalltradesEmail: chuckchuckofalltrades.in

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    Season 2 : Coming Up!
    5 min 29 sec

    A story of a lazy writer, a brand new mic and a live episode.Yasssssssss The Origin of Things is finally backChuck has decided to stop pretending to be busy and has whipped out five episodes, and will bring them to you live on a recording on Saturday, May 30 2020 at 4 PM.All details in this short promo.RSVP for the live episode here, its free https://insider.in/theoriginofthingsseason2launchpodcastliverecordingmay302020/eventCant make it to the live recording No problem the episodes will be released as always, here so youll have a fresh new episode in this feed on June 3. But we hope you can make it for the recordingSay helloTwitter: https://twitter.com/chuckgopalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckofalltradesSee you guys on May 30

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    What does that word even mean?!
    7 min 30 sec

    A shortformat podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories slightly dramatized but 100 true of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what I’m talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing or so I hope. In the past two seasons, I’ve done the origins of 50 brands. This season, we look at the origin of some of the greatest songs of all time.

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    The Origin of Things Season 3 : Introduction
    2 min 19 sec

    A shortformat podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories slightly dramatized but 100 true of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what I’m talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing or so I hope. In the past two seasons, I’ve done the origins of 50 brands. This season though, is slightly different. Tune in to see how.

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    About a girl’s message, one that changed everything.
    7 min 2 sec

    A shortformat podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories slightly dramatized but 100 true of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what I’m talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing or so I hope. In the past two seasons, I’ve done the origins of 50 brands. This season though, is slightly different. Tune in to see how.

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    The house that George built
    5 min 42 sec

    A shortformat podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories slightly dramatized but 100 true of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what I’m talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing or so I hope. In the past two seasons, I’ve done the origins of 50 brands. This season, we look at the origin of some of the greatest songs of all time.

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    A musician, and a stripper
    9 min 36 sec

    A shortformat podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories slightly dramatized but 100 true of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what I’m talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing or so I hope. In the past two seasons, I’ve done the origins of 50 brands. This season, we look at the origin of some of the greatest songs of all time.

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    You know exactly what’s coming… Or do you?
    9 min 15 sec

    A shortformat podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories slightly dramatized but 100 true of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what I’m talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing or so I hope. In the past two seasons, I’ve done the origins of 50 brands. This season, we look at the origin of some of the greatest songs of all time.

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    The hit no one wanted
    6 min 12 sec

    It was a huge project. But was it what the musicians wanted About The Origin of Things A shortformat podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories slightly dramatized but 100 true of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what I’m talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing or so I hope. In the past two seasons, I’ve done the origins of 50 brands. This season, we look at the origin of some of the greatest songs of all time.

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    The song that became a symbol
    6 min 9 sec

    A shortformat podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories slightly dramatized but 100 true of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what I’m talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing or so I hope. In the past two seasons, I’ve done the origins of 50 brands. This season, we look at the origin of some of the greatest songs of all time.

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    Alienation
    7 min 22 sec

    A shortformat podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories slightly dramatized but 100 true of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what I’m talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing or so I hope. In the past two seasons, I’ve done the origins of 50 brands. This season, we look at the origin of some of the greatest songs of all time.

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    Next patient, please.
    6 min 32 sec

    A story of the most famous doctor you’ve never heard of

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    A singer and a baseball player.
    6 min 40 sec

    A shortformat podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories slightly dramatized but 100 true of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what I’m talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing or so I hope. In the past two seasons, I’ve done the origins of 50 brands. This season, we look at the origin of some of the greatest songs of all time.

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    A classical musician meets a cult movie director
    12 min 26 sec

    A shortformat podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories slightly dramatized but 100 true of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what I’m talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing or so I hope. In the past two seasons, I’ve done the origins of 50 brands. This season, we look at the origin of some of the greatest songs of all time.

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    18 July, 7 PM IST
    3 min 52 sec

    Aaand were doing this, againThe last time we did this, it worked out quite nicely. So lets do another oneAnother live recording for TOOT, 4 new stories coming your way.Season 2, Recording 2. S02R02. Hehe.Register here https://insider.in/theoriginofthingspodcastliverecordings02r02jul182020/eventSee you soon

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    One of the most famous names in rock music, finally spoke
    5 min 30 sec

    About The Origin of Things A shortformat podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories slightly dramatized but 100 true of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what I’m talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing or so I hope. In the past two seasons, I’ve done the origins of 50 brands. This season, we look at the origin of some of the greatest songs of all time.

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    A church pianist’s greatest moment
    6 min 47 sec

    A shortformat podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories slightly dramatized but 100 true of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what I’m talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing or so I hope. In the past two seasons, I’ve done the origins of 50 brands. This season, we look at the origin of some of the greatest songs of all time.

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    Where the stars were at
    7 min 17 sec

    A shortformat podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories slightly dramatized but 100 true of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what I’m talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing or so I hope. In the past two seasons, I’ve done the origins of 50 brands. This season, we look at the origin of some of the greatest songs of all time.

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    He was in love. Madly in love.
    8 min 20 sec

    About The Origin of Things A shortformat podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories slightly dramatized but 100 true of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what I’m talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing or so I hope. In the past two seasons, I’ve done the origins of 50 brands. This season, we look at the origin of some of the greatest songs of all time.

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    His most famous audience
    8 min 26 sec

    A shortformat podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories slightly dramatized but 100 true of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what I’m talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing or so I hope. In the past two seasons, I’ve done the origins of 50 brands. This season, we look at the origin of some of the greatest songs of all time.

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    A song of hope
    7 min 59 sec

    A shortformat podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories slightly dramatized but 100 true of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what I’m talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing or so I hope. In the past two seasons, I’ve done the origins of 50 brands. This season, we look at the origin of some of the greatest songs of all time.

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