A Sophisticated Podcast

This week we talk about the piece of technology hardware that has probably had the most significant impact on our lives; the smartphone. In particular, apps. Which apps have helped improve life as we know it and which have ruined some elements? Those who are interested in grabbing themselves a Google Pixel 6 pro or iPhone 13 Pro will definitely benefit from this episode. aspodcastlimited@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/the_official_asp/

You guys must be so confused by the title. Are we talking about an office in Brooklyn, NYC? Are we recording this particular episode from an office in Brooklyn? Did we get a big office in Brooklyn? We wish we did, but it is none of the above. It's a wordplay on the three sitcoms The Big Bang Theory, the Office, and Brooklyn 99. This week we talk about all things sitcoms! From their health benefits, why we keep going back to our favourite ones, and a potential problem with them as well. P.S. We like Friends, HIMYM, Seinfield, Modern Family, and others too. aspodcastlimited@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/the_official_asp/

This episode is a long time coming. For those who remember, Maison Violet was our first ever sponsor. They are a perfumery based in Paris, France that was originally founded in 1827. However, due to the world wars and other crises, the perfumery ceased activity around 1955. That is until three best friends; Anthony Toulemonde, Paul Richardot, and Victorien Sirot; decided to restore the historical perfumery. In this episode, Anthony and Paul join us to talk about all things perfumes, Maison Violet, their friendship, living in Paris, and much more (including their appearance on YesTheroy). We were ecstatic to have them as guests this week, especially Prashan who is a Fraghead. Maison Violet: https://www.maisonviolet.com/ ASP: aspodcastlimited@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/the_official_asp/

This episode is quite a special one for us because recording it marked the one year anniversary of our first episode. It has been an amazing ride so far, and we would like to just thank all of our guests who blew us away with their experiences, but above all thank you to our listeners. We appreciate all the feedback we receive, and try our best to implement it where possible. Cheers to an even better second year for ASP. aspodcastlimited@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/the_official_asp/

This week we let our inner Greta Thunberg out! We talk about a few notable companies and countries that have successfully reduced their carbon footprint through some innovative ways. What is your carbon footprint? Can you lower it? aspodcastlimited@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/the_official_asp/

This week we return as a trio and answer some interesting questions that you sent to us through Instagram. We had a lot of fun answering them and would love to do another one next season if you liked this episode. aspodcastlimited@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/the_official_asp/

Season 2. You read that right! We are back, and what a way to be back then with a special guest from across the pond, Alish Gupta. We were a bit rusty, but it helped that Alisha is a host of a podcast herself; What Cause Inspires You (please check it out). Alisha, alongside being a university student like us, is an entrepreneur, social activist, and a brilliant dancer. How does she do all this? Tune in to find out. Alisha: https://www.instagram.com/alisha_g9/?hl=en ASP: aspodcastlimited@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/the_official_asp/

This week we have our second ever international guest. Similar to Ashna Gray (episode 22), Renee is also from Chicago, but she is currently living in New York City. She has over 430,000 followers on TikTok, where she shares humorous videos with the love of her life, food! Renee is a big foodie and a coffee lover, and her dream is to have her own food series. She is also a model, an actress, and has studied fashion. In this episode, we get to learn more about her, and her experience so far in these fields as well as living in The Big Apple. Thank you, Renee. Take care, and please share. See you next week :) Renee: https://www.instagram.com/peachmangojuice/ https://www.tiktok.com/@peachmangojuice777?source=h5_m&_r=1 ASP: aspodcastlimited@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/the_official_asp/

We are not professional financial advisors. After hearing that line in so many YouTube videos, it feels good to say it ourselves, and jokes aside we do mean it! Over the past year as many people have been naturally saving more money than usual, several people have gotten into investing, and we fully support it. Investing is a great way to build wealth over time using the power of compound interest or if you are good with CFDs (the high risk, high reward stuff) then you can amass quite a bit in a matter of days. Whatever we discuss in this episode with our good friend Parth as the guest, is from our own experience of investing so far, and we have made multiple mistakes that we hope by sharing will prevent many of you from doing the same. Take care, and please share! See you next week :) ASP: aspodcastlimited@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/the_official_asp/

This week we are back to being our little trio, and yes it has been a while! We talk about a virtual fitness challenge that Prashan came across called the 'Conqueror Virtual Challenges'. We are not affiliated with them in any way. Prashan convinced us and several of our friends to participate in these challenges, hence we felt obliged to share our experience. A lot of people have lost the motivation to be active during these past lockdowns, and we think this is one great way to reverse that. This is the link if you are interested: https://www.theconqueror.events/all-challenges/ Take care, and please share! See you next week :) ASP: aspodcastlimited@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/the_official_asp/

Another week, another special guest. This time it is Vigna Kumar! You may be wondering why this episode is called what it is? Well if you are familiar with who Vigna is, then you know about her love of audiobooks. If you are not familiar with her, then this episode is a great place to start! She has amassed several followers on Tiktok, where she uses the platform to advise and motivate people regarding various aspects of life. It was really fun getting to know her better, and briefly being interviewed by her on our own podcast. Thank you, Vigna. Take care, and please share! See you next week :) Vigna: https://www.tiktok.com/@vignaaxo?lang=en ASP: aspodcastlimited@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/the_official_asp/

This episode is sponsored by: Codex Anatomy - They make some of the coolest art inspired by one of the most beautiful and complex structure in the world, the human body. It makes a perfect gift for your room or for your family and friends. Go check them out and use code 'ASP2021' for 20% off!! https://codexanatomy.com/ This week we have our first ever musical artist guest. To us, he is the greatest rapper in the world! Not just because of his talent, but his infectious energy that just exudes positivity and joy. We recorded this on a Sunday, which is his 'me-day' and we were really grateful for his time. His roots are based in Essex, but he spends most of his time now in Lonon. Already in his young career, he has achieved so much, including BBC introducing artist 2020, over 200,000 streams on Spotify in 2021 already, and a hit single that reached number two on iTunes in South Africa (the crazy thing is that he wrote this song on a train ride). He is headlining a show in September later this year, and you can find the link for purchasing the tickets below. Thank you, Idris. Take care, and please share! See you next week :) Idris: https://idrismiles.com/ Tickets: https://dice.fm/event/7y5kv-the-miles-experience-9th-sep-folklore-london-tickets ASP: aspodcastlimited@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/the_official_asp/

So far, we have been blessed with a wonderful blend of interesting, inspiring and motivating personalities on this podcast, and this week is no different! We have our first ever international guest, tuning in from the great city of Chicago (yes of course we talked about deep-dish pizza). Ashna Gray is not only an aspiring doctor, currently studying to get into med school, and hoping to major in Neurology, but she is a keen influencer and model too. We talk about how life in the states is when compared to the UK, the differences between Chicago and London as well as other cities, and how it has been as a student during the pandemic. She also tells us about how she got into modelling, and how she takes her pictures for her portfolio; offering great advice for those who are interested. Thank you, Ashna. Take care, and please share. See you next week :) Ashna: https://linktr.ee/ashnagray ASP: aspodcastlimited@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/the_official_asp/

We have had a string of several lovely ladies come on as guests in the past few weeks, but this week we are joined by our second ever male guest who is an up and coming comedian that goes by the name ApnaJ. He has a YouTube channel, which has recently seen tremendous growth thanks to the popularity he has gained on the platform TikTok. His content is an excellent representation of British and South Asian humour, and are short skits of different types of characters in different situations all portrayed and written by himself. It was really fun interacting with someone from this domain, and learning more about what he has got planned in the coming future. Thank you, ApnaJ. See you next week :) ApnaJ: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUyrh2YiYgrZKbU3JILXKyA ASP: aspodcastlimited@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/the_official_asp/

Well, you guessed it, another special guest this week who was kindly nominated by her dear friend Izzy Brider (checkout Ep 10. The Dojang if you haven't already). Holly competes in the heptathlon, pentathlon, and long jump events. Speaking of events, what a great time it is for this episode to come out since Holly just scored a 4557-point pentathlon becoming just the fifth British athlete to ever do so on Sunday 21st February in Manchester. We are over the moon for Holly and her loved ones who must be on cloud nine for sure! In this episode, we get to learn more about the journey of this aspiring Olympian so far including some of her most favourite sporting events and venues she has been to, and how this lockdown has been anything but lazy for her. Thank you again, Holly. See you next week :) Holly: http://www.hollymills.co.uk/ Our email: aspodcastlimited@gmail.com

This episode is sponsored by: Aviadirect - They sell the coolest aviation merchandise that will make an excellent gift for any existing or aspiring pilot or a fun novelty gift for all ages that is inexpensive. Please give them some love - https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/aviadirect This week we have the magnificent Maiya Sagoo, and it was a privilege to host what was her first-ever podcast episode. She expressed her nervousness prior to the recording, but you would not be able to tell at all! With over 27,000 followers on Tiktok, and over 290,000 likes, which has allowed her Instagram to follow the same trajectory; Maiya is a model and a university student. This academic year is supposed to be her year abroad, whereby she got the opportunity to live in Madrid, so of course, we took a deep dive into that experience and compared it with student life in London. Additionally, we got to learn more about her, and a bit more about professional modelling, which was intriguing. Maiya does not see her self as an influencer or Tiktok famous or perceive social media as a job, however, it is her hobby and form of escapism. She posts mini-vlogs on Tiktok, which are honestly extremely motivating for us as she gets so much done in a day by waking up early during this lazy lockdown. Thank you again, Maiya. Take care, and please share! See you next week :) Our email: aspodcastlimited@gmail.com

This episode is sponsored by: Stars Fly Flying School - A flight school based in London Elstree Aerodrome where you can start your journey of becoming a pilot and making that childhood dream come true! What an honour it was to host the lovely Farah Raja this week on what was her first-ever podcast, which makes us even more proud. With having many followers on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, it is no surprise we discuss the impact that social media has had in Farah's life. In addition to various other topics, we talk about the beauty of journaling, and in her case, blogging as a form of escapism, and a creative memory bank. We also touch on how she has been able to own a property at such a young age, making her a source of inspiration to her followers. Thank you again, Farah. Take care, and please share! See you next week :) Our email: aspodcastlimited@gmail.com

Here it is, the third and final part of our unforgettable Scotland trip. This part highlights the final moments at our lakeside beach campsite followed by our transition to the Airbnb and the two memorable days spent in the town of Aviemore. The Airbnb experience was another holiday in a holiday. It was a whole different experience compared to camping; we got to enjoy civilization! We all got to eat proper food, sleep in a warm room, bathe in fresh hot water, and two of our members released their natural pressure for the first time in over four days. I am sorry for that information, but it was a record that had to be shared. The coach trip back to London was nowhere near as exciting as the ride into Scotland, but we did all get to sit together for the bulk of the journey, which made it much more bearable. Shreyash makes his debut in the podcast, Ronik makes another appearance, and Devam is, unfortunately, unable to join due to winter exams. Take care, and please share! See you next week :) Our email: aspodcastlimited@gmail.com

This episode is sponsored by: MAK aviation - If you want to learn how to fly a plane or experience the adrenaline of riding a smaller plane then look no further than MAK aviation; a flight school based in London Elstree Aerodrome. The tooth fairies? Yes, we have two future dentists in the house, hence what better title for this episode. The UK's very own Dancing Dentist, Samneet Chahal, who is a fourth-year dentistry student joins us as our special guest for this week. She tells us more about the origins of her love for dance and her rise in popularity on TikTok. Additionally, she gives brilliant advice for those trying to balance their hobby, passion, and social media with studies. Thank you again Samneet. Take care, and please share! See you next week :) Our email: aspodcastlimited@gmail.com

With a lot of positive feedback from the first ethical dilemmas episode; some even stating it as their favourite episode so far, we bring to you part two. To be honest with you, we love recording these dilemmas as much as you guys enjoy our reaction to them. We hope that these scenarios are new to you and just as interesting as those in part one. Again the beauty of these is that there is no right or wrong answer so there is bound to be things you guys extremely agree or disagree with. What would you like us to discuss next time? See you next week :) Our email: aspodcastlimited@gmail.com

This episode is sponsored by: Missy Crafts - you can get hand assembled chocolate bouquets that are a great and thoughtful gift to make any occasion more memorable, so please go check them out! Where do we even begin? Our friends knew that this was in the making, and we have laid out many easter eggs in our previous episodes, but we now have the opportunity to reveal it to our listeners. We were pinching ourselves before, during, and even after recording this episode, as we could not believe our luck. This just shows you the power of simply asking! Thank you so much to Erim and her team for this milestone, and please do continue supporting the community the way that you have been doing. In this episode, we converse with Erim, and get to know her better as well as her entrepreneurial journey with her hair oil ‘ByErim'. As requested by Erim, this is a link to the Khalsa Aid (https://www.khalsaaid.org/) whereby you can donate and support the work that they are doing around the world. See you next week :) Our email: aspodcastlimited@gmail.com

As the title suggests, this is part two in the Scotsman series. If you have not checked out part one, then please do so as that will give you more context for this episode. We have Devam or as we like to call him, Wavey Davey, joining us to take us through days two, three, and four of camping. Him and Anikat were instrumental in discovering the new campsite, which we all fell in love with due to the view, and the less midges. These three days had it all! There was adventure, boating, photography, chasing around, almost getting arrested, highland games, and losing valuables. See you next week :) Our email: aspodcastlimited@gmail.com

With the end of winter term exams and due dates bombarding us with work, we decided to have a warm conversation amongst the ASP crew this week. We converse about the podcast's journey thus far, and how astonishing the whole experience has been. With some captivating topics, great guests, and collaborations we feel like we have come a long way since our very first episode! Additionally, we got to interact with some amazing sponsors who were kind enough to share their work and passion with us for which we will be eternally grateful. Last but certainly not least, you guys who have been tuning in every week in unbelievable numbers, and we would like to let you know there is a lot more to come! Also, we know this year will not be the same for the majority of us around the world, but we wish you a Merry Christmas and hope you are as motivated as we are for the new year. We discuss some of our new year's resolutions, and now that they are online we have to try out best to keep to them! See you next week :) Our email: aspodcastlimited@gmail.com

This episode is sponsored by: ICE Helicopters - if you live in London and want to learn how to fly or have a memorable experience or some cool merch then go check them out! That is correct; a back-to-back-to-back episode with a special guest! However, this time around it is not going to be an interview, but a conversation about something that we have been hinting on since the beginning of this podcast. Yes, our Scotland camping trip! We honestly have so much to talk about this experience, but figured splitting it into three parts would be the most efficient and entertaining way to tell you all about it. For part one we have our dear friend Ronik and he is the one who planted the idea of this trip, so it was only fitting if he tagged along to talk about the initial planning stages, the neverending journey, and the unforgettable first day. See you next week :) Our email: aspodcastlimited@gmail.com

This episode is sponsored by: Violet Parfums - go checkout there CYCLE 001 range. Back-to-back guests! In this episode, we had the opportunity to converse with Izzy Brider, who is a Gold medal winner at the ITF World Championships and has many other accolades under her belt. She was very kind to take time off from her busy schedule to tell us more about her journey into the art of taekwondo. Starting to train from the age of six, she has come a long way and has experienced many ups and downs including an injury which took her out of competition for a year. However, she says without the failures, she would have never had the successes! Even though her instructors observed the natural talent she possessed in the sport from an early age, she would not be where she is without putting in the hard work. Izzy has always been into sports and shares the significance of it in terms of personal development, and wants to inspire the coming generation to take up martial arts or any sport, but more importantly, continue practising it for life. Thank you, Izzy. See you next week :) Our email: aspodcastlimited@gmail.com

This episode is sponsored by: Violet Parfums - go checkout their CYCLE 001 range. This week we have our second ever guest, and boy do we have a treat for you! Our guest is none other then Kathan Dudhela, who holds the record for being the youngest flight instructor in the UK. We have had the absolute privilege of knowing him from high school but only know about his journey somewhat briefly. Hence, we wanted to do a deep dive on: where his love for aviation initiated; how hard he has worked for his pilot license; how he became an instructor; the insane experiences he has had so far; and what he has planned for the future. Kathan continues to be an inspiration to us by reminding us no dream is too big or impossible to achieve, and that you should never sacrifice what you love to do by settling for something less. Thank you, Kathan. See you next week :) Our email: aspodcastlimited@gmail.com

With this episode, we embark on a new series where we discuss ethical dilemmas that make our heads scratch and chins itch. We each introduce a different scenario that neither of us has prepared for, and give our honest reaction to the situations. The best part is that there is no right or wrong answer. Have you ever heard any of these before? What would you do? See you next week for a special episode :) Our email: aspodcastlimited@gmail.com

In this episode, we dive into our favourite world of food. Speaking of food, are you someone who eats to live like the Queen or lives to eat like us? We discuss how the world is progressing more towards genetically modified organisms (GMO) to fulfil the void between an ever-growing population and limited fertile land for crops. What are the benefits and drawbacks of this method? With organic whole foods also increasing in popularity, should we all make the switch? More importantly, can we make the switch? See you next week:) Our email: aspodcastlimited@gmail.com

This week we are excited to present to you our very first collaboration! We discuss how social media has come such a long way to what it is today, and how it continually develops, so who knows what it will be in the future. Additionally, we consider the enormous impact it has had in shaping our lives, including all the major pros and cons. We do all this with our guest Bijal Mehta, who hosts her own incredibly energetic podcast ‘Asians Unfiltered'! Do you guys use social media? Is it a big part of your life? Have you ever considered leaving it? See you next week :) Our email: aspodcastlimited@gmail.com

This week we travel back a decade in time with Anikat. He shares with us how he ended up attending one of the finest boarding schools of India, and what his experience was! We explore what a general day in the life looked like, and many amusing stories covering the good, the bad, and the ugly. What do you think about boarding schools? Would you send your kids there? See you next week :) Our email: aspodcastlimited@gmail.com

This episode brings our very first scenario topic; what would you do if you had twenty-four hours to live? Would you go berserk and do all those insane things that you were putting off due to fear of the "what if.."? Or would you choose to have another simple yet delightful regular day doing the little things that bring you joy? There is no right or wrong, and we hope our interpretations were original. Please let us know yours! See you next week :) Our email: aspodcastlimited@gmail.com

Based on the title you may think we spent thirty-eight minutes rambling on about Swedish meatballs and Ikea. But, you have to remember that this is a sophisticated podcast, so instead, we waffled on about Sweden's controversial method to handle COVID-19 without any lockdown in comparison to other major countries around the world. Do you think your government handled it well? Or do you agree with the Swedish scientists? See you next week :) Our email: aspodcastlimited@gmail.com

The big question? Don't worry it isn't will you marry me, but it is an equally big question of life. Does life exist beyond our beautiful planet Earth? What do you think? If so where are they? How do they look? Why has there been no contact yet? Tune in to listen to some of our theories and other space-related facts that came up in our sophisticated research. This is the official start to ASP, as the previous episode was an introduction to us and our personalities. Thank you! See you next week :) Our email: aspodcastlimited@gmail.com

A Sophisticated Podcast!!? Don't worry it's made by unsophisticated people. We are just three average Asians from London with the fanciest microphones that we can afford, talking about our experiences as well as things that captivate us like present stories, modern medicine, scientific theories, and much more compelling stuff to make your day! This episode is just an introduction to us, and the concept behind this podcast. Hope you enjoy it! See you next week :) Our email: aspodcastlimited@gmail.com