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Welcome to PGX: Raw & RealPGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who've lived through something and/or made it big.This isn't meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It's their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Reuven Azar — 10th Ambassador of Israel to IndiaTimestamps:00:00 - Is PM Netanyahu Dead?04:13 - Israel's motivations behind attacking Iran13:36 - USA & Israel's anticipation of the Iranian military response18:59 - Evidence of Israel's claims against Iran26:08 - War's effect on India29:16 - PM Modi's Visit to Israel35:31 - Can Israel Trust Donald Trump?45:04 - How Does This War End?Enjoy.— Prakhar___________________________________________________________________________________________________Watch NextIf you're looking for human stories & emotion, go to PGX Raw & Real → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa6DgTttATAc0hftp0aZtUvCgVSKO8hbxIf you want ideas, insight, and perspective, go to PGX Ideas → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa6DgTttATAcNdrNSG8Hh78TK-5A0EJbC___________________________________________________________________________________________________Learn with MeMaster the art of Conversation → https://www.artofconversation.in/___________________________________________________________________________________________________Guest - Reuven AzarInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuven.azar.3X: https://x.com/reuvenazar___________________________________________________________________________________________________PGX SocialsInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/pgxpodcast/X (Twitter) → https://twitter.com/pgxpodcastLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/prvkhvr/Clips Channel → https://www.youtube.com/@PGXClips___________________________________________________________________________________________________Follow meTwitter: https://twitter.com/prvkhvrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/prvkhvr/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prvkhvr/___________________________________________________________________________________________________#prakharkepravachan #prakhargupta #israel #isrealnews #israelwar #pgx #raw #real

Welcome to PGX Ideas.PGX Ideas is where I sit with people who think for a living — scientists, philosophers, builders, and the occasional genius who doesn't fit any category.These conversations are dense. They're long. They won't give you a shortcut.If you're looking for something light, that's PGX: Raw & Real → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa6DgTttATAc0hftp0aZtUvCgVSKO8hbxIn this episode, I spoke to Varun Mayya — Media Entrepreneur.Timestamps:00:00 - Start01:06 - Where are we in the AI story right now?01:36 - Jobs are JUST 300 years old04:00 - If AI replaces humans, who pays for stuff???07:00 - Mind reading technology10:00 - Cameras changed human psychology and social behavior13:00 - Elon and X17:43 - Is AGI here?18:21 - Varun's conversation with Demis Hassabis (Google DeepMind)19:11 - Can AGI be better than Einstein?20:12 - Moravec's paradox and why computer use is harder than chess21:10 - Embodied AGI and robotics — why it's 10-Moravec'saway26:00 - Why human intelligence is fundamentally emotional28:05 - Theory of mind — do LLMs actually have it?28:25 - Why Varun won't give AI rights yet33:00 - Does AI show signs of self-preservation and agency?34:00 - Stanford Pokemon experiment36:00 - AIs developing their own language!!!48:00 - Students would pay to leave TikTok55:33 - Varun's business model explained57:00 - How to create millions of views?01:01:00 - The storyteller eats the world01:03:00 - Shah Rukh Khan, PR seeding and suspended reality01:07:00 - The Facebook poke button01:17:00 - We made a mistake connecting identity to work01:20:00 - Why office politics is good01:26:00 - What do people do when work disappears01:35:45 - Varun at the PM office01:43:00 - Bangalore Police using AI for 112 calls01:43:44 - Varun's advice for the 99% whose jobs are at risk01:50:00 - Indians complain too much01:51:36 - Varun's identity reset after selling his last company01:57:00 - India should learn from ChinaEnjoy.— Prakhar_________________________________________________________________________________________________Watch NextFor more ideas, insight, and perspective → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa6DgTttATAcNdrNSG8Hh78TK-5A0EJbCIf you're looking for human stories & emotion, go to PGX: Raw & Real → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa6DgTttATAc0hftp0aZtUvCgVSKO8hbx_________________________________________________________________________________________________Learn with MeMaster the art of Conversation → https://www.artofconversation.in/_________________________________________________________________________________________________Guest - Varun MayyaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevarunmayyaX: https://x.com/waitin4agi_YouTube:  @VarunMayya  LinkedIn : https://in.linkedin.com/in/varunmayya_________________________________________________________________________________________________TeamHost — Prakhar GuptaProduced by — Ansh Bhatnagar and Govind Vashistha_________________________________________________________________________________________________Contact usLooking to join our team? → govind@thepravachan.com (Govind Vashistha)For business related queries → contact@thepravachan.com_________________________________________________________________________________________________PGX SocialsInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/pgxpodcast/X (Twitter) → https://twitter.com/pgxpodcastLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/prvkhvr/Main Channel → https://www.youtube.com/@prakharguptaClips Channel → https://www.youtube.com/@PGXClips_________________________________________________________________________________________________Follow meTwitter: https://twitter.com/prvkhvrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/prvkhvr/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prvkhvr/

Welcome to PGX: Raw & RealPGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who've lived through something and/or made it big.This isn't meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It's their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Cass Robert Sunstein — Harvard Law ProfessorTimestamps 0:00 - Intro1:26 - Meeting Cass at Harvard7:15 - You don't have only 1 brain11:24 - Why do they place chocolates near cash counter in supermarkets?15:52 - People are BAD at Decision making18:35 - "I landed in India and I was completely lost"19:29 - "I joined Obama's White House and realized I knew nothing"20:33 - Why are people addicted to spending24:16 - Social media is making you broke26:20 - Manipulation vs Influencing - SAME?29:02 - Social media is Dead?31:20 - Instagram doesn't care about you34:45 - How to develop habits - tips36:10 - "I was addicted to Diet Coke — here's how I quit"41:26 - Do we even have free will?43:55 - AI is scary46:34 - One word that explains all human decisionsEnjoy.— Prakhar___________________________________________________________________________________________________Watch NextIf you're looking for human stories & emotion, go to PGX Raw & Real → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa6DgTttATAc0hftp0aZtUvCgVSKO8hbxIf you want ideas, insight, and perspective, go to PGX Ideas → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa6DgTttATAcNdrNSG8Hh78TK-5A0EJbC___________________________________________________________________________________________________Learn with MeMaster the art of Conversation → https://www.artofconversation.in/___________________________________________________________________________________________________Guest - Cass Robert SunsteinX: https://x.com/casssunsteinInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/crsunstein___________________________________________________________________________________________________PGX SocialsInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/pgxpodcast/X (Twitter) → https://twitter.com/pgxpodcastLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/prvkhvr/Clips Channel → https://www.youtube.com/@PGXClips___________________________________________________________________________________________________Follow meTwitter: https://twitter.com/prvkhvrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/prvkhvr/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prvkhvr/___________________________________________________________________________________________________#prakharkepravachan #prakhargupta #harvarduniversity #psychology #nudge #economics #harvard #harvardstudy #pgx #raw #real

Welcome to PGX: Raw & RealPGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who've lived through something and/or made it big.This isn't meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It's their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Raunaq Rajani, Standup Comedian and Host of Relationsh*t Advice.Enjoy.— Prakhar___________________________________________________________________________________________________Watch NextIf you're looking for human stories & emotion, go to PGX Raw & Real → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa6DgTttATAc0hftp0aZtUvCgVSKO8hbxIf you want ideas, insight, and perspective, go to PGX Ideas → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa6DgTttATAcNdrNSG8Hh78TK-5A0EJbC___________________________________________________________________________________________________Learn with MeMaster the art of Conversation → https://www.artofconversation.in/___________________________________________________________________________________________________Guest - Raunaq RajaniInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sirraunaqrajani?igsh=cXlnOGk1cWdrMW1oX: https://x.com/sirraunaqrajani?s=21YouTube: https://youtube.com/@raunaqrajani?si=3GkdVoDilONQLR95___________________________________________________________________________________________________PGX SocialsInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/pgxpodcast/X (Twitter) → https://twitter.com/pgxpodcastLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/prvkhvr/Clips Channel → https://www.youtube.com/@PGXClips___________________________________________________________________________________________________Follow meTwitter: https://twitter.com/prvkhvrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/prvkhvr/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prvkhvr/___________________________________________________________________________________________________#prakharkepravachan #prakhargupta #unacademy #jee #jeeadvanced #pgx #raw #real

Check out Mike's podcast — The President's Daily Brief: https://www.youtube.com/@UCbWraa1DoXrFwX3oK1zattQ Welcome to PGX: Raw & RealPGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who've lived through something and/or made it big.This isn't meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas). This space is different. It's their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Mike Baker — ex-CIA covert operations officer, 17 years in the field.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro02:08 - Who is Mojtaba Khamenei? Is the new Supreme Leader more dangerous?02:51 - How the CIA profiles world leaders07:15 - The intel leak — how did the US know before Iran that Khamenei was dead?09:27 - Was killing Khamenei an operational success?10:03 - Inside the war rooms — Tehran vs. DC11:18 - Iran's command and control was destroyed in 48 hours14:40 - What the IRGC actually cares about (it's not the Iranian people)19:23 - Why haven't Iranians risen up?23:38 - Can there be on-ground War?35:12 - Is Khamenei actually dead?38:28 - Was America dragged into this war by Israel?39:04 - The US–Israel relationship, explained44:51 - How much of this is really about China?47:48 - Greenland, Venezuela, Iran — Why?52:08 - How do you actually read Trump?53:11 - Trump as a New York deal-maker, not a politician57:08 - Has defending Trump gotten harder for people in media?01:00:01 - America's political polarization problem01:02:20 - What happens next? How does this war end?Enjoy. — Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & RealPGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who've lived through something and/or made it big.This isn't meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It's their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Dhairya Sandhyana, JEE EducatorTimestamps:00:00 - Intro02:10 - Why She Left Software Engineering to Teach JEE04:15 - How Much Should You Actually Study for JEE?07:35 - The Right Way to Study for JEE 11:10 - Coaching vs Self-Study – What Actually Works?15:00 - Can AI Replace Teachers for JEE Prep?19:20 - Biggest Mistake Students Make With AI Doubt Solving23:30 - The #1 Bad Habit Destroying JEE Aspirants 27:10 - Why Students Feel Lost After Class 10 31:20 - The Simple Daily Planning System That Fixes Procrastination36:00 - Biggest Mistakes Parents Make During JEE Preparation41:40 - First Day at IIT Delhi – What It Actually Feels Like45:00 - “Everyone Here is an IITian” – The Humbling Reality47:30 - Dealing With Self-Doubt Even After AIR 2950:20 - Gender Bias She Faced at IIT & During Placements53:20 - How IIT Actually Changes Your Thinking55:20 - A Real Day in the Life of an IIT Delhi Student59:00 - IIT Campus Life – Nights, Festivals & Hostel Culture01:01:30 - Is JEE Still Worth It in the AI Era?01:04:40 - 3 Ways Students Should Use AI for Studying01:06:40 - Why She Started Mentoring Girls for JEE01:10:30 - The Real Problem: Why So Few Girls Are JEE Toppers01:15:00 - Her Vision to Change the JEE Gender RatioEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & RealPGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who've lived through something and/or made it big.This isn't meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It's their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Ankit Avasthi — educator & news analyst (ex-civil servant, IIT Kanpur alum)Timestamps:00:00 - Intro01:01 - Why Is Iran Getting Bombed04:45 - Downfall of Iran06:31 - Mastermind of Gaza Conflict07:59 - Trump's Real Estate11:43 - Strategic Islands Of The World13:32 - Why U.S.A Wants Greenland6:13 - Fake Students Revolutions19:51 - Who Was Epstein21:28 - NRI Workforce = Glorified Labour26:54 - Narrative War29:06 - U.S.A Is The Only Superpower33:29 - Secrets Of Aliens & Area 5143:04 - Israel = Extended USA45:52 - P.M Modi's role in Israel V/S Iran54:46 - Who Will Replace Khamenei59:08 - Indian Soft Power1:02:58 - Afghanistan V/S Pakistan1:12:08 - MOSSAD's Surgical Strike1:18:17 - Epstein Files1:23:47 - Thank YouEnjoy.— Prakhar

Staying Ahead AI Community - https://join.switchit.app/PrakharPodcastWelcome to PGX: Raw & RealPGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who've lived through something and/or made it big.This isn't meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas). This space is different. It's their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Vaibhav Sisinty — entrepreneur & growth hacker, founder of GrowthSchoolTimestamps:0:00 – Intro2:33 – Education must be rebuilt from scratch3:29 – The scary question: What happens to jobs?4:42 – AI is already better than humans at 80 % of tasks6:13 – 1 human managing 10 AIs?8:56 – Universal Basic Income & the AI power law shift10:51 – Is “Prompt Engineering” even a real job?14:00 – Interns building systems used by 500 000 people17:04 – AI Generalists vs Specialists18:19 – Product managers building software without engineers19:42 – 100 million Indians using ChatGPT — what this means26:04 – Same AI tool, different outcomes: Why?28:08 – Why AI “forgets” your context29:52 – The Projects hack that fixes memory problems32:12 – Why AI behaves differently when you type in ALL CAPS33:22 – Outsourcing thinking vs working WITH AI35:50 – The MIT study: AI users losing cognitive ability?37:26 – The 3 types of AI users (only 1 wins long‑term)38:44 – Lawyers submitting fake AI case laws41:19 – How to eliminate hallucinations using AI cross‑verification43:01 – “Clients pay us because they don't know how to use AI.”43:42 – The social mistake of using obvious AI writing45:47 – 100 million views per month using AI‑generated content47:01 – AI as anxiety management & pseudo‑therapy47:42 – Using AI during a parent's cancer treatment50:07 – AI told him to take his grandmother to ICUEnjoy. — Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & RealPGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who've lived through something and/or made it big.This isn't meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It's their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Piyush Mishra — Indian actor, singer, lyricist, playwright, musician, and screenwriter.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:12 - Growing up in Delhi4:20 - The craft behind Gangs of Wasseypur 9:58 - From Theatre to Cinema13:38 - His Driving Force17:21 - Planning vs Spontaneity 19:52 - About his Band and Tour - Aarambh24:36 - Looking back at Theatre31:00 - BIggest Career Regret ever39:17- His Biggest Achievement44:18 - Relationship with wife50:38- Importance of being mature 55:12- Family's Role in Upbringing58:51- Youth v/s Present1:06:43- Loneliness vs Being Alone1:08:14 - Is there an afterlife?1:13:00 - Healing from Stroke1:20:26 - "I was an alcoholic"1:30:39- Theatre and Acting in India1:35:31- Role of Meditation 1:39:50- Yaad Aayi ki Cigarette Aayi1:41:41- Closing ThoughtsEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & RealPGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who've lived through something and/or made it big.This isn't meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It's their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Siddhant Chaturvedi — Indian ActorTimestamps:00:00 - What's Raw & Real?01:05 - Siddhant & his entourage3:20 - Fathers & their obsession with CA11:00 - CA Journey14:30 - Delhi University Days19:40 - Auditions are running a scam?25:30 - “Struggle” is subjective?27:20 - Did he inspire ba****ds of bollywood?28:40 - Family support is a privilege 38:30 - Dealing with Rejection47:30 - What is his dream?55:48 - He tricked his parents?56:45 - What is the purpose of his life?1:02:55 - Is ambition bad for you?1:10:10 - PR strategies & power of art1:19:30 - How Aryan Khan made it big1:23:15 - Psychology of Indians1:25:25 - AI can make po*n?1:26:50 - Samay roasting Siddhant1:30:30 - Whats sells in the film industry today?1:36:40 - Why raw & real works1:40:04 - Reminding Siddhant to promote his movie1:45:50 - Indian men are under-confident1:50:20 - Are we nearing doomsday?Enjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & RealPGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who've lived through something and/or made it big, and I try to understand what it did to them.Sometimes it gets deep, sometimes it gets weird, sometimes we end up laughing at stories that should've gone very differently — just like how real conversations go.This isn't meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It's their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Aakash Gupta - Indian Standup ComedianTimestamps:00:00 - Me again00:51 - Skip straight to the podcast01:34 - PGX studio's premium location in NCR04:04 - Prakhar and Aakash tried CA (and failed)14:15 - 2016 trend on instagram and Delhi metro phone-chori stories18:20 - Immigration people in embassies are the worst19:24 - Average Teenage experience while playing in parks 20:59 - Gaurav Gupta and Baniya Jokes21:56 - Pahadi Accent and language24:34 - Trekking in Himachal before it was mainstream and Famous Places27:55 - Delhi-NCR people have ruined Kasol29:43 - Most Chill Pahadi Uncle ever31:42 - Almost di*d in the Himachal with a friend35:20 - Prakhar getting in trouble (jail) while trekking 39:22 - Random Bear Grylls (Man vs Wild) appearance in the podcast41:59 - How to survive wild animals in mountains 45:43 - Everyone wants this friend47:32 - Spanish Tutorial58:00 - Momos break1:01:42 - Production Cost of Standups is HUGE1:12:50 - Aakash's acting career1:17:24 - MBA Coaching and CAT1:27:20 - Gangs of Wasseypur 1:13:46 - Post-Podcast scenes/plans1:37:50 - Akash Gupta income revealed (60 Lakh plus/day) 1:48:14 - Bear Grylls last timeEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & RealPGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who've lived through something and/or made it big, and I try to understand what it did to them.Sometimes it gets deep, sometimes it gets weird, sometimes we end up laughing at stories that should've gone very differently — just like how real conversations go.This isn't meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It's their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Shahid Kapoor — Indian ActorTimestamps:00:00 - What to expect on PGX from now on01:55 - Bromance with Shahid07:40 - Mira's opinion of Shahid 12:30 - Philosophy of cinema13:55 - Doomscrolling 16:30 - Is AI dumbing us down?20:40 - Anxiety & spirituality23:00 - Authentic vs brainrot content40:10 - Thinking about Consciousness46:30 - Love and leap of faith48:30 - Meditation, karma & chaos50:40 - How do you figure yourself out?53:30 - Why your childhood matters58:50 - Where does fear come from?1:09:31 - Shahid's career progression1:14:25 - An Insider take on cinema 1:20:20 - Shahid's approach to acting1:23:00 - Shahid's question for meEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & RealPGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who've lived through something and/or made it big, and I try to understand what it did to them.Sometimes it gets deep, sometimes it gets weird, sometimes we end up laughing at stories that should've gone very differently — just like how real conversations go.This isn't meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It's their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Sanjay Mishra — Indian ActorTimestamps:00:00 - Welcome to Raw & Real03:10 - Delhi's pollution 07:45 - TV dramas, police corruption & dialogues 16:00 - Copy-paste formula of Bollywood24:00 - Bollywood copies hollywood? 32:10 - Movie Recommendations by Sanjay33:50 - Vadh 239:20 - Power of Cinema52:30 - Sanjay gets emotional while talking about his father1:10:45 - food stories / cheap thrills / simple pleasures 1:16:25 - Are we forgetting our culture?1:25:00 - What works in India?Enjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & RealPGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who've lived through something and/or made it big, and I try to understand what it did to them.Sometimes it gets deep, sometimes it gets weird, sometimes we end up laughing at stories that should've gone very differently — just like how real conversations go.This isn't meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It's their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Karunesh Talwar — Indian Standup Comedian.

Welcome to PGX Raw & Real.PGX Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who've lived through something and/or made it big, and I try to understand what it did to them.Sometimes it gets deep, sometimes it gets weird, sometimes we end up laughing at stories that should've gone very differently — just like how real conversations go.This isn't meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It's their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Jatin Sapr

Welcome to PGX Raw & Real.PGX Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who've lived through something and/or made it big, and I try to understand what it did to them.Sometimes it gets deep, sometimes it gets weird, sometimes we end up laughing at stories that should've gone very differently — just like how real conversations go.This isn't meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It's their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Rahul Dua  @TheRahulDua  — Indian standup comedian.Timestamps:00:06 - Pitch please!05:46 - Punjabi's relationship with food07:26 - Cocktail dances & cringe MC16:06 - India's Got Latent impact on content economy29:31 - Doomscrolling & brain-rot38:51 - Being brand safe is boring50:06 - Sunil Grover's mimicry of Aamir Khan55:06 - Society WhatsApp groups are the funniest1:16:21 - Aging in reverse1:22:01 - Reviving brown culture abroad1:28:41 - Performing abroad1:30:51 - Surviving abroad1:34:46 - Uber stories1:37:56 - Lack of driving discipline in India1:48:06 - Paid vs real contentEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX Raw & Real.PGX Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who've lived through something and/or made it big, and I try to understand what it did to them.Sometimes it gets deep, sometimes it gets weird, sometimes we end up laughing at stories that should've gone very differently — just like how real conversations go.This isn't meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It's their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to — Rishab Rikhiram Sharma — sitarist, composer, and the mind behind “Sitar for Mental Health”.Timestamps:00:00 - Catching up03:00 - When did life start to change 05:15 - Origin of sitar for mental health10:10 - Rishab's Fashion Game16:00 - Sitar for Mental Health26:30 - The experience & influence of luxury31:21 - Big Fat Indian Weddings36:10 - How Rishab got his rhythm43:20 - Nerding out on Indian Music48:30 - Mehfil vibes52:10 - Unmatched sound of devotional music54:22 - Why presentation matters56:32 - Does Rishab ever question himself?57:50 - Collabs in the east & west59:50 - Changing sound aesthetics of india1:06:04 - Is language a barrier still?1:12:10 - AI, Playboi Carti & techno1:20:30 - Lack of civic sense in India1:24:20 - Should you move out of Delhi? 1:27:40 - Creativity in peace1:29:00 - Mini sitar concert1:35:57 - Masterclass with Rishab1:44:00 - Happy ever afterEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX Ideas #8Here I sit down with some of the most interesting minds in the world — scientists, philosophers, economists, and creators — to think about the forces shaping the future.Each episode is an attempt to understand ONE BIG question. The kind that doesn't have a single answer but reveals how people who think deeply approach life, work, and meaning.This time, I spoke with Simon Critchley (English philosopher) about:What is death — and how do we deal with it?Timestamps:00:45 - Why do we think of death?3:45 - Can philosophy set us free from death?9:22 - Why do we fear death?14:40 - The consequences of death19:15 - Why does religion care about death?26:55 - What's the value in rituals around death?29:45 - Are we moving away from god?32:10 - Why are we alive?35:35 - Did modernity kill god?38:10 - Global village & metaphysics41:45 - Do philosophers die with integrity?44:30 - History of suicid*53:15 - What does it mean to live well & die well?55:55 - Can we practice dying?59:30 - Do you have to die before you can live?1:06:15 - Philosophy of humour1:15:55 - What's our obsession with immortality?

Welcome to this solo podcast.A new year is a good time to pause and reflect.In this episode, I'm sharing some thoughts on what it means to be young and Indian in the 21st century — how we should think, act, and how we should take responsibility for the future we're stepping into.Happy New Year.— PrakharTimestamps:00:00 – Where is India right now?03:35 – We are deluded05:57 – Is India the next China?07:13 – Major issues of concern12:56 – How does a society move ahead?14:05 – Why is China ahead?17:13 – We are losing the AI race19:46 – How does India grow despite the challenges?23:50 – The hygiene issue35:05 – What is working for us?42:11 – India's top 1 percent45:07 – The AQI issue49:00 – The global TFR fall57:48 – The economic shift we need59:10 – What I do not know

Welcome to PGX Ideas #7Here I sit down with some of the most interesting minds in the world — scientists, philosophers, economists, and creators — to think about the forces shaping the future.Each episode is an attempt to understand ONE BIG question. The kind that doesn't have a single answer but reveals how people who think deeply approach life, work, and meaning.This time, I spoke with Dr. Gad Saad  @GadSaad  PGX Ideas - evolutionary psychologist about: What do we want what we want?Timestamps:00:00 – Why are humans wired to consume?05:27 – Why do people avoid emotional principles?08:36 – Why do we over-consume?13:04 – Why does money mean different things?17:32 – How do humans consume?29:40 – Are fake smiles social deception?33:11 – Why did Mamdani win?39:40 – What do marketers know?43:24 – Why do we compare socially?45:44 – What's wrong with society?45:44 – Why do intellectuals dress poorly?56:14 – How does marketing psychology work?1:05:00 – How do generations differ?1:07:44 – Why do people consume ideologies? (Reacting to the Sydney Sweeney controversy)1:10:33 – Does morality shape evolution?1:15:35 – How will technology change consumption?1:22:46 – Questions for PrakharEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX Raw & Real PGX Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who've lived through something and/or made it big, and I try to understand what it did to them.Sometimes it gets deep, sometimes it gets weird, sometimes we end up laughing at stories that should've gone very differently just like how real conversations go.This isn't meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It's their story, as they experienced it.In this episode I spoke to - Levy Rozman  @GothamChess  on PGX Raw and Real - international chess master.Timestamps:00:00 - Getting started01:59 - What are chess ratings?03:08 - Rise of chess in India05:45 - Why chess is popular in India07:29 - Cultural impact on Chess09:40 - Meaning & Money in chess 12:30 - understanding Hikaru's play17:03 - Entertainment-fication of chess20:53 - Pressures of chess30:25 - Who's at the top in chess today?36:51 - Levy's highs & lows44:03 - What chess teaches you / what did levy take away from chess / levy's thoughts on chess45:48 - The language of chess48:54 - What makes levy no.1 chess youtuber?52:45 - Popularisation of chess58:25 - Levi wants to be Magnus?1:00:51 - Why chess needs to evolve 1:05:29 - Who is the GOAT?1:21:03 - Modern chess dramas (CHECK THIS PART)1:30:20 - Psychological turmoil because of chess1:35:50 - Players take on chess politics 1:41:54 - Pedestrianisation of chess1:48:36 - Who will be the next champion?Enjoy. — Prakhar------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Watch NextIf you're looking for human stories & emotion, go to PGX Raw & Real → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa6DgTttATAc0hftp0aZtUvCgVSKO8hbxIf you want ideas, insight, and perspective, go to PGX Ideas → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa6DgTttATAcNdrNSG8Hh78TK-5A0EJbC-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Learn with MeMaster the art of Conversation → https://www.artofconversation.in/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GuestLevy RozmanTwitter: https://twitter.com/GothamChessInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gothamchess/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCQHX6ViZmPsWiYSFAyS0a3Q Website: https://www.gotham-chess.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PGX SocialsInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/pgxpodcast/X (Twitter) → https://twitter.com/pgxpodcastLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/prvkhvr/Clips Channel → https://www.youtube.com/@PGXClips-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow meTwitter: https://twitter.com/prvkhvr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prvkhvr/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prvkhvr/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#PGXRaw&Real #PrakharGupta #chess #magnuscarlsen #gothamchess #chessbaseindia #worldchampionship #king

Welcome to PGX Ideas #6Here I sit down with some of the most interesting minds in the world — scientists, philosophers, economists, and creators — to think about the forces shaping the future.Each episode is an attempt to understand ONE BIG question. The kind that doesn't have a single answer but reveals how people who think deeply approach life, work, and meaning.This time, I spoke with Aravind Srinivas on PGX Ideas - Co-founder and CEO of Perplexity Al about: Does AI truly understand me?Timestamps:00:00 - How did you get into AI?02:45 - Ad05:40 - Lessons from rejection or studying abroad11:16 - Why do emergent effects matter?13:05 - India's competitive culture15:05 - Talent problem or system failure?16:25 - How can India evolve?17:45 - China's approach to research21:02 - What's cutting-edge in AI today?25:02 - What creates value in an economy?28:45 - What is the internet built on?32:48 - Can AI assist humans?35:25 - Why do humans wonder?37:25 - Why do humans create?40:50 - Does memory still matter?43:15 - Does curiosity create knowledge?45:40 - Biological vs artificial intelligence51:24 - Is curiosity uniquely human?58:55 - Can AI shape human thinking?1:05:24 - Do we understand intelligence?1:10:50 - Meaning beyond behaviourism1:21:48 - How do kids learn to learn?1:25:43 - Why is hardware innovation hard?1:31:19 - Can AI feel?1:39:00 - Path to superintelligence1:47:35 - Questions for PrakharEnjoy.

Welcome to this Solo Podcast. I recently got married, and this episode is me reflecting on what that experience has been like for me.The thoughts it triggered, the shifts I noticed, and the questions that quietly started forming.I'm not here to explain marriage or define it.Just sharing what it felt like, what surprised me, and what stayed with me.— PrakharTimestamps:00:00 - Marriage & Vulnerability02:00 - Why I Got Married05:55 - Importance of Vulnerability in Relationships09:12 - Is Materialism the Answer?10:40 - Marriage & Love12:35 - Why Is Love Important in a Marriage?18:45 - Portal into Marriage20:10 - How It Feels Before Marriage25:10 - Hosting Friends with Airbnb30:33 - Boat Trip36:00 - Mexican Mehendi & Sundowner40:05 - Shahi Haldi44:00 - Christian Ceremony47:35 - Why Photographers Matter52:36 - Tying the Knot in My Mother's Garden54:15 - Friends All Around56:15 - The Love You Earn58:00 - Closing ThoughtsEnjoy. — Prakhar

Welcome to PGX Ideas #5Here I sit down with some of the most interesting minds in the world — scientists, philosophers, economists, and creators — to think about the forces shaping the future.Each episode is an attempt to understand ONE BIG question. The kind that doesn't have a single answer but reveals how people who think deeply approach life, work, and meaning.This time, I spoke with Baland Jalal  @DrBalandJalal  - Harvard Neuroscientist about: What Are Dreams, and Why Do We Dream?Timestamps:00:00 - Science Behind Dreams11:44 - Why Do We Fly in Dreams?14:54 - Why Do We Dream?21:30 - Why Don't We Remember Our Dreams?25:20 - Why Does Time Work Differently in Our Dreams?29:00 - Connection Between the Physical World and Dreams33:19 - Connection Between Dreams and the Cosmos36:46 - Do Dreams Mean Something?46:50 - Connection b/t Past and Dreams54:54 - Can We Control Our Dreams?59:56 - Can We Dream While We Are Conscious?1:03:07 - Why Can't We Return to the Same Dream?1:07:18 - Technology of Dreaming1:10:16 - Do We Only Use 10% of Our Brain?1:14:40 - Treating Depression Through Dream Technology1:17:00 - Dreams in Psychedelic States1:20:12 - Sleep Paralysis and Its Cultural Meaning1:22:36 - Cultural Roots of Evil1:30:45 - Hallucinations and AI1:33:00 - Are We All Living a Dream?1:42:20 - Cotard Syndrome1:45:15 - Dissociation and Neural Activity1:47:25 - What Is Consciousness?Enjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX Raw & Real PGX Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who've lived through something and/or made it big, and I try to understand what it did to them.Sometimes it gets deep, sometimes it gets weird, sometimes we end up laughing at stories that should've gone very differently just like how real conversations go.This isn't meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It's their story, as they experienced it.In this episode I spoke to - Grant Cardone  @GrantCardone  - entrepreneur and global business expertTimestamps:00:00 - Grant on drug & alcohol addiction03:33 - How he overcame addiction07:51 - Childhood dreams & ambitions11:28 - Building his billion $ empire14:16 - Work ethic: Americans vs Indians19:48 - How to get rich23:45 - Discovering his strengths26:23 - Scarcity & hunger Mindset28:03 - Traits needed for success30:36 - Why he respects Trump34:35 - Thoughts on Charlie Kirk35:37 - Building influence & power41:48 - Applying 10x principles in life46:38 - Thinking big: vacations & wealth51:44 - Why most people fail at sales54:49 - Basic Principles of sales1:00:47 - Spirituality w/ sales mindset1:02:07 - Grant on fatherhood1:09:11 - How to build a successful family?1:16:56 - What money means to himEnjoy. — Prakhar

Welcome to PGX Ideas #5Here I sit down with some of the most interesting minds in the world — scientists, philosophers, economists, and creators — to think about the forces shaping the future.Each episode is an attempt to understand ONE BIG question. The kind that doesn't have a single answer but reveals how people who think deeply approach life, work, and meaning.This time, I spoke with  @Andrew-Bustamante  - former CIA operative about:What does the CIA know that we do not?Timestamps:00:00 - What the CIA Knows About Human Behavior03:50 - How the CIA Understands People08:37 - How to Influence and Manipulate People15:43 - How Media Shapes Behavior18:20 - How Algorithms Control Us24:43 - Why We're Sad and Why Society Matters29:30 - Can You Program Someone36:31 - What Drives People41:20 - Why People Lie43:18 - Why Liars Succeed52:06 - The Hunger for More56:17 - How to Create Influence1:02:03 - How Influence Differs from Manipulation1:05:33 - What is Charm and How It Helps Influence1:09:58 - How Persuasion Works1:17:39 - How to Build Trust1:25:45 - What We Can Learn from Reading People1:35:16 - Question for PrakharEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX Raw & Real PGX Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who've lived through something and/or made it big, and I try to understand what it did to them.Sometimes it gets deep, sometimes it gets weird, sometimes we end up laughing at stories that should've gone very differently just like how real conversations go.This isn't meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It's their story, as they experienced it.In this episode I spoke to - Daniel Negreanu  @dnegspoker  - One of the Greatest Poker player of all time.Timestamps:00:00 - Daniel's Feedback on Prakhar's Game02:56 - How to Read Body Language05:23 - What Makes Daniel Great11:48 - How to Influence Someone15:17 - Dealing with Failure18:47 - Lessons from the Game22:44 - Poker vs. Chess26:42 - What Creates Charisma35:02 - Thinking Under Pressure40:02 - Daniel's Early Life46:00 - What Losing Teaches49:26 - How Poker Has Changed57:43 - High Stakes = Better Game01:01:16 - Reading People & Poker Math01:04:23 - Dealing with Jealousy01:12:26 - What He Learned from His Woman01:15:47 - Private Games in Vegas01:20:47 - Questions for PrakharEnjoy. — Prakhar

Welcome to PGX Ideas #4Here I sit down with some of the most interesting minds in the world — scientists, philosophers, economists, and creators — to think about the forces shaping the future.Each episode is an attempt to understand ONE BIG question. The kind that doesn't have a single answer but reveals how people who think deeply approach life, work, and meaning.This time, I spoke with Marc Theermann - Chief Strategy Officer at  ⁨@BostonDynamics⁩  about:Can robots ever come alive?Timestamps:00:00 - Endgame for Robots02:49 - Coolest Thing Robot has done 06:22 - Building trust b/w humans and robots07:39 - True power of Robots10:40 - Scientific challenges in robotics16:12 - Hard robotics problems still unsolved19:33 - Robots in Home?22:11 - Black pill moment28:15 - Why humanoids are best?32:40 - Robots and loneliness36:44 - Marc on unemployment40:55 - Fears about robots43:55 - Dangerous things about Robots45:02 - Daily life with robots in 203548:28 - Future of work in 10 years53:36 - Can robots feel?54:58 - Will robots have legal rights?56:23 - Questions for PrakharEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX Raw & Real PGX Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who've lived through something and/or made it big, and I try to understand what it did to them.Sometimes it gets deep, sometimes it gets weird, sometimes we end up laughing at stories that should've gone very differently just like how real conversations go.This isn't meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It's their story, as they experienced it.In this episode I spoke to — Jordan Jonas - one of the leading survivalists and the winner of ALONE Season 6.Timestamps:00:00 - Story he hasn't told anyone08:55 - Jordan on Thrill & Survival 15:58 - His exp. of living in Siberia 22:48 - Hardest Moments on Alone28:41 - Ki*ling a Moose for Survival 33:15 - First Experience of Hunting 45:35 - Has He Ever Seen a Yeti46:40 - He got attacked by wolverine48:56 - Surviving 66 Days alone in Arctic 54:24 - Diff b/w Loneliness & Solitude 56:40 - Living on Trains for 8 Years 01:01:04 - The Problem With Social Media 01:04:25 - What's so special about Himalayas 01:06:53 - Finding Direction in the Jungle01:09:16 - Seeing the Northern Lights 01:13:32 - His Future Plans 01:17:42 - Question for PrakharEnjoy. — Prakhar

NOTE - Some viewers are seeing the podcast open in Hindi by default.To switch to the original audio:Settings → Audio Track → English Original.Welcome to PGX Ideas #3Here I sit down with some of the most interesting minds in the world — scientists, philosophers, economists, and creators — to think about the forces shaping the future.Each episode is an attempt to understand ONE BIG question. The kind that doesn't have a single answer but reveals how people who think deeply approach life, work, and meaning.This time, I spoke with David Buss - the leading expert on the psychology of human mating about:How do people choose whom they mate with, marry, and have sex with?Timestamps:00:00 - What He Studies04:36 - Freudian Revolution in Psychology05:55 - What Is Evolutionary Psychology09:50 - Are Female O*gasms Necessary?14:30 - Who Pays More for Bad Partners?16:21 - Long-Term vs Short-Term Relationships24:22 - Male vs Female Preferences35:23 - Media Myths About Beauty47:18 - Why Women Like Bad Boys56:32 - Why Women Choose Status01:00:52 - Lies Men & Women Tell01:06:53 - Dating Patterns in India01:11:33 - Emotional vs S*xual Cheating01:14:47 - Are Humans Monogamous?01:19:35 - Why Men Prefer Younger Women01:22:06 - How Dating Apps Changed Mating01:30:10 - Dating an AI01:33:40 - Male vs Female S*xual Preferences01:35:40 - Why Women Like Funny Men01:37:31 - David on Red Pill01:39:32 - Does he Believe in Love?

NOTE – Some viewers see the podcast open in Hindi by default.To switch to the original audio:Settings → Audio Track → English Original.Welcome to PGX Raw & Real PGX Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who've lived through something and/or made it big, and I try to understand what it did to them.Sometimes it gets deep, sometimes it gets weird, sometimes we end up laughing at stories that should've gone very differently just like how real conversations go.This isn't meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It's their story, as they experienced it.In this episode I spoke to — Hollywood Actor Kal PennTimestamps: 00:00 - Weed is Legal in the US1:59 - Snoop's Birthday Party Story4:19 - What Snoop Is Like in Real Life5:03 - Is Kal a Stoner?9:30 - Life after Harold & Kumar18:28 - Kal is Modiji 2.019:08 - Growing Up in India vs Growing Up in the US29:54 - Why Fame Can Be Dangerous33:54 - Indian Paparazzis (Best)38:31 - Kal Talks About Coming Out as Gay57:26 - "almost got fired from the White House"01:00:00 - Inviting Obama (to a Topless Bar)01:09:37 - His Views on Bollywood01:16:40 - Gujarati Rap Scene01:20:20 - Pros & Cons of AI01:28:47 - What He Is Doing Now

Welcome to PGX Ideas #2Here I sit down with some of the most interesting minds in the world — scientists, philosophers, economists, and creators — to think about the forces shaping the future.Each episode is an attempt to understand ONE BIG question. The kind that doesn't have a single answer but reveals how people who think deeply approach life, work, and meaning.This time, I spoke with Ben Lamm — Founder and CEO of Colossal Biosciences about:What will de-extinction lead to?Timestamps:00:00 - What Is Colossal Doing?01:30 - What is De-Extinction?03:05 - Science Behind Artificial Wombs21:07 - How did they de-extinct Direwolves?32:01 - What other animals can return?35:48 - Can we revive dinosaurs?47:07 - Technologies changing the World49:03 - What if Tech had no limits?53:49 - Can we create entire new species?58:34 - 3D-Printing Food 01:02:12 - Colossal's Business Model01:11:11 - Can We Bring Dead People Back to Life?01:17:03 - Can This Technology Backfire on Us?01:18:13 - Ben's Biggest Fears01:20:40 - What If We End Up Creating Zombie-Like Species?01:24:15 - His Views on God & Life

Welcome to PGX Ideas #1Here I sit down with some of the most interesting minds in the world — scientists, philosophers, economists, and creators — to think about the forces shaping the future.Each episode is an attempt to understand ONE BIG question. The kind that doesn't have a single answer but reveals how people who think deeply approach life, work, and meaning.This time, I spoke with Patrick Bet-David — entrepreneur and founder of Valuetainment about:What does it take to be successful for a man today?Timestamps:00:47 - Intro01:05 - How Patrick built his confidence05:07 - 3 simple ways to build confidence08:11 - How to find good friends and mentors13:01 - How to do hard things24:21 - Patrick Bet-David on India30:16 - What marriage actually means33:18 - Why family matters38:29 - How to use humor smartly42:36 - Why being a storyteller is powerful48:28 - Stay curious about everyone50:17 - The four keys to success57:26 - How to use AI to improve yourselfEnjoy.— Prakhar------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Watch NextIf you're looking for human stories & emotion, go to PGX Raw & Real → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa6DgTttATAc0hftp0aZtUvCgVSKO8hbxIf you want ideas, insight, and perspective, go to PGX Ideas → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa6DgTttATAcNdrNSG8Hh78TK-5A0EJbC-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Learn with MeMaster the art of Conversation → https://www.artofconversation.in/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GuestPatrick Bet-DavidTwitter: https://twitter.com/patrickbetdavidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/patrickbetdavid/Website: https://www.patrickbetdavid.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PGX SocialsInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/pgxpodcast/X (Twitter) → https://twitter.com/pgxpodcastLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/prvkhvr/Clips Channel → https://www.youtube.com/@PGXClips-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow meTwitter: https://twitter.com/prvkhvr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prvkhvr/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prvkhvr/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#PGXIdeas #PrakharGupta #Philosophy #Science #Psychology #Innovation #Future #Ideas

In episode 144 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience, Prakhar reflects on the state of Indian podcasting - what went wrong, why it lost its depth, and how he's building something that changes the game. As he shares his vision of taking PGX global, he opens up about creating conversations that are both deeply intellectual and effortlessly entertaining, while addressing a few of the challenges that came along the way.Recording Date: November 1, 2025This is what we talked about:00:00 - Intro00:45 - Indian podcasting is getting worse02:05 - Making content for the average viewer03:57 - Why most podcast questions are bad05:13 - How creators use ChatGPT to grow06:32 - Burnout after too much content09:01 - Global journey begins09:31 - How it all started 11:16 - The year everything went wrong13:00 - What I learned 17:17 - Going back to being real again20:05 - Who Inspired Me23:43 – Making PGX both fun and deep25:26 – India's voice in global talks26:57 – Bridging the Hindi-English divide29:06 – Building something global from India30:36 – Why India lacks real innovation32:01 – Why podcasts don't teach anything now33:42 – Taking Indian podcasting to the world

In episode 143 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience, Shivender, a passionate voice on patriotism and national service, joins the conversation to share his thoughts on what true patriotism means today. He talks about his admiration for special forces, his dream to serve the nation, and his candid perspective on global leadership — including what he thinks about Donald Trump and world politics.Recording Date: September 6, 2025This is what we talked about:00:00 - Intro01:13 - Growing Up in Punjab04:30 - Wolf In The Special Forces10:01 - The Reality of Army Life13:47 - Psychology of a Soldier 19:30 - Is It Easy To Kill A Man?21:43 - The Addiction Of Combat24:17 - What Drives Him Every Morning32:00 - His Dream For The Indian Air Force34:42 - Why Everything Is Trainable39:49 - His views about Genz42:40 - Patriotism & Loyalty Towards Nation49:42 - Civic Sense Lessons From Afghanistan54:38 - India's Global Power Game1:00:42 - What He Really Thinks About Trump1:04:24 - Meeting a Russian Spy1:06:01 - Russia vs USA: Who Has Better Weapons1:08:06 - China & Pakistan Armies1:11:22 - Special Forces Gear & Weapons1:13:37 - He can't say this on Media1:16:04 - Real War vs Reel War - The Truth1:17:36 - What Makes the Israel Army So Tough1:18:44 - Why India Needs More Entrepreneurs1:25:20 - Tech's Secret Role in Modern Wars1:29:51 - His Advice for Prakhar1:32:15 - The Rise of Anti-India Content Online1:38:33 - Must-Read Books for Every Indian1:39:42 - Outro

In Episode 142 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience, Gaurav Gupta, founder of Gabit and former co-founder of Zomato, discusses the evolving health landscape in India. He shares the inspiration behind building Gabit, his vision for the future of fitness wearables, and the red flags he sees in Indian health patterns. Gaurav also explains why ignoring sleep could be one of the biggest mistakes we make in the pursuit of productivity.Recording Date: August 6, 2025This is what we talked about:00:00 - Intro 01:04 - Indian Health Patterns 05:33 - Red Flags in Indian Health 07:15 - Lifestyle Disorders in Indians 07:42 - Why Sleep is Important? 10:29 - Why Everyone Has Back Pain12:46 - How Much Does an Average Indian Walk?13:06 - Most Popular Workouts 13:40 - Are Indians More Prone to Heart Problems? 14:20 - #1 Thing to Track in Fitness 16:29 - Crazy Tech in Health Tech 18:40 - The Secret to Healthy Skin 20:29 - How Gabit Tracks Your Fitness 25:45 - Affordable Health Tech 26:43 - Value of Tracking Genetic Data 27:26 - Gaurav's Relationship With Health 29:10 - Underrated Healthy Food32:55 - Why Regular Blood Tests Matter 34:09 - Extreme Eating Rules 36:10 - How to Spot a Winning Idea 39:36 - Are There Really Bad Ideas? 40:28 - Right Time To Pursue An Idea? 50:14 - How To Understand Customer Insight 55:55 - How Gabit Prices Its Product & Service 59:50 - Good Co-Founder vs Right Co-Founder 01:11:04 - Question For Prakhar

In episode 141 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience, innovator and entrepreneur Angad Daryani joins us to discuss the science and impact of air pollution. He dives into how pollution affects our immunity and intelligence, the cutting-edge technology being built to solve this crisis, and the deeper issues of rejection and talent scarcity that shape innovation in India today.Recording Date: March 7, 2025This is what we talked about:00:00 - Intro01:02 - Why Delhi Is So Polluted04:52 - Is Construction Worsening Air09:46 - Pollution Immunity: Myth or Reality?13:01 - Who will fix it?16:00 - How the Filterless Idea Began20:37 - Is Pollution Making Us Dumber?26:21 - Building Filterless Tech 30:51 - Rejections, Hustle, and No Funding36:02 - How Did Tyler Cowen Help38:41 - Can Industrial Pollution Be Solved with Indian Tech46:46 - Apple-like Air Purifier54:21 - Talent Challenges in India59:42 - Why Indian Space Companies Raise Less Money01:01:58 - Why Does India Fear Failure01:04:28 - Science Behind the Tech01:15:01 - What Is Filterless Technology?01:20:09 - Why Is Delhi's Pollution Still Ignored01:23:28 - Why Hasn't Anyone Solved This Yet01:29:01 - Current Challenges & Future Plans01:33:41 - Questions for Prakhar01:37:33 - Problems Beyond Pollution

In episode 140 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience, Baldev Puri, a seasoned detective, joins the conversation to share his experiences from years of uncovering truth behind complex cases. He talks about spotting red flags in investigations, working on high-profile cases, and his insights into the Burari mystery, revealing what it really takes to read people, gather clues, and solve crimes in the real world.Recording Date: September 1, 2025This is what we talked about:00:00 - Intro01:00 - Who Cheats More: Men or Women?05:23 - Biggest Red Flags in Relationships08:33 - She Cheated for Money?!14:06 - His most difficult case17:42 - Do Private Investigations Really Work?19:06 - Is your data actually private?20:43 - Inside India's Secret Detective Network23:30 - The Real People Who Hire Detectives25:52 - Scams in NRI Marriages28:39 - Why Divorce Is Rising Everywhere29:23 - What Most Divorces Have in Common30:35 - How Detectives Actually Gather Proof35:24 - Technology Detectives Use 39:23 - Shocking Story: Man Spying on His Ex45:42 - Body Language Secrets 48:17 - How Detectives Are Really Trained1:00:20 - Both Were Hiding the Same Secret1:01:10 - How Detectives Check Medical Lies1:02:35 - Inside a High-Profile Investigation1:05:13 - Was Sushant Singh Rajput Murdered?1:10:29 - How Much Do Detectives Actually Make?1:11:20 - Aarushi Talwar Case1:15:03 - Truth about Burari Case1:19:48 - How to Become a Detective in India1:21:04 - Prakhar's Final Question

In episode 139 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience, Priyanshi Jain, a forensic expert, joins the conversation to share her insights into the world of forensic science. She talks about the realities behind criminal investigations, the challenges experts face in the field, and her analysis of the Burari case, offering a rare look into the science, psychology, and precision that drive forensic work.Recording Date: September 8, 2025This is what we talked about:00:00 - Inside a Crime Lab01:02 - Can Science Catch Every Killer?04:33 - The Most Bizarre Case Ever12:35 - Is Privacy Even Real?15:19 - What Parts of the Body Leave Prints17:27 - How Fingerprints Trap Killers22:13 - What Dead Bodies Reveal26:20 - The Horrifying Case from Haryana28:04 - Why Are Some Crimes So Hard to Solve?34:32 - Are All Psychopaths Serial Killers?42:27 - The Future of Forensic Science43:20 - Why Some Crimes Fool Everyone55:16 - What Forensics Found in the Burari Case01:04:40 - Mistakes That Expose Killers01:05:50 - Why Experts Struggle in India01:09:52 - Top Movies & Shows on Forensics01:12:29 - Final Question

In episode 138 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience, Ankur Aggarwal, entrepreneur and real estate investor, joins the conversation to share his inspiring journey. He talks about building a life in Dubai, navigating the ups and downs of the real estate world, and how losing his father at a young age shaped his mindset, resilience, and approach to success and life.Recording Date: September 3, 2025This is what we talked about:00:00 - Intro00:52 - How he became an Entrepreneur06:14 - What Makes Dubai so Special09:55 - Dubai's Exceptional Leadership10:42 - Innovations In Dubai13:40 - Why Dubai has no crime16:12 - Indian Security Vs Dubai Security21:21 - Life Without A Father26:01 - Problems in the mindset of Indians30:34 - What BNW Actually Does32:18 - Luxury Vs Regular Real Estate37:38 - How BNW Grew To a billion dollar company 41:12 - How BNW Trains Its Agents44:15 - Key Qualities Of A Businessman52:15 - Facing Fear In Life54:55 - Where People Spend The Most In Dubai57:32 - Dubai's Royal Family 58:43 - Indians in Dubai 1:05:05 - Opportunity In Dubai 1:05:50 - Ras Al-Khaimah - The New Dubai?1:10:09 - Tips For Success1:14:17 - How Money, Fame & Power Actually Feels1:18:48 - Does He Miss India?1:21:24 - BNW's 5-Year Vision1:22:30 - Question For Prakhar

In episode 137 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience, Raunaq Sahni, popularly known as Monkey Magic, joins the conversation to share his incredible journeys across India. He talks about traveling from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, unforgettable adventures on the road, and the life-changing Ganga trip, reflecting on the freedom, culture, and experiences that shaped his perspective.Recording Date: September 6, 202500:00 - Intro01:09 - He wanted to Be a Truck Driver02:08 - Kashmir to Kanyakumari Journey Stories08:13 - Stories He's Never Told Before19:24 - Why Banaras Is Special25:20 - Escaping the Sand Mafia31:10 - His Rule for Life38:01 - How Raunaq Went Viral40:56 - Travel Philosophy Explained46:42 - Delhi to London Drive51:22 - Losing Money in Casino53:29 - Raunaq talks about his Girlfriend 54:20 - Books That Changed Him01:01:39 - His Next Big Adventure01:06:55 - Craziest Adventure of his Life 01:14:20 - Will he join Politics?01:16:04 - Question for Prakhar01:17:31 - Real Meaning of Yatra

In episode 135 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience, Kuntal Joisher, world-renowned mountaineer and the first vegan to summit Mt. Everest, joins the conversation to share his extraordinary journey of resilience and purpose. He talks about the challenges of climbing the highest peaks, the philosophy that drives him, lessons on discipline and decision-making, and how his lifestyle choices shaped both his adventures and his outlook on life.Recording Date: August 25, 202500:00 - Intro00:56 - Deadliest Earthquake in 100yrs.24:54 - Why he cancelled the expedition?32:58 - Secret He Never Told Before44:30 - I Saw A Huge *******51:36 - His true obsession54:10 - Turning around his life01:03:30 - Panama Mountain Experience01:07:37 - Climbing Everest01:18:24 - Be One With The Mountain01:26:41 - How Mountain changed him?01:29:58 - The Truth About Human Ego01:33:09 - Openness About Nature01:36:16 - Yeti : Myth or Reality?01:54:12 - Prakhar got Scared01:56:51 - He saw The Milky Way02:04:41 - Relationship with his Father

In episode 136 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience, Jigna Vora, former crime journalist and author, joins the conversation to revisit her experiences covering Mumbai's underworld. She talks about the city in the 80s, the split between Dawood Ibrahim and Chhota Rajan, and her interactions with gangsters and their world. Jigna also opens up about her arrest, life inside jail, and how she rebuilt her life after one of the toughest chapters of her journey.Recording Date: September 1, 202500:00 - Intro01:03 - Dark Side of 80s Mumbai04:58 - Why Actresses loved Gangsters07:18 - Dawood & Chota Rajan split07:36 - Did Dawood Really Save Mumbai?09:52 - Who Defended Dawood?10:25 - Truth about Abu Salem & Anees Ibrahim11:29 - Meeting Gangster for the first time14:22 - Gangster's girlfriend15:08 - Crimes behind beauty parlours15:55 - How Match Fixing Worked in the 90s17:10 - Inside a Gangster's Mind17:56 - Media's Obsession With Gangsters18:40 - Where Are Gangsters Now?20:28 - How Gangs Recruit Members22:15 - Reality of Underworld Today23:47 - Why Jigna went to jail31:49 - Life in Jail37:18 - First shocking jail interaction38:41 - Nigerian Peddler's Story40:40 - How Trauma Pushes People to Crime43:10 - Mental health of Prisoners 46:40 - Why Jail Life Breaks People50:10 - Prisoner-staff relationships50:42 - Fight inside Jail59:39 - How Her Family Got Affected01:04:48 - J Dey family's reaction01:06:30 - Questions for Prakhar

In episode 134 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience, Vivek Oberoi, acclaimed actor known for films like Company and Saathiya joins the conversation to share his insights on life and cinema. He discusses spirituality and philosophy, the challenges facing OTT platforms, the essence of acting, and how thoughtful decision-making shapes both his personal and professional journey.Recording Date: September 9, 2025This is what we talked about:00:00 - Intro00:49 - Why Masti Was Embarrassing03:11 - Vivek on Being Versatile04:41 - Audience Expectations05:11 - Meaning of “Neti Neti”05:50 - What Vairagya Really Means07:40 - Discovering Indian Philosophy09:56 - Take on 2003 Controversy13:13 - Asking “Why Me?”15:08 - Life-Changing Realisations20:30 - Facing Injustice22:48 - Trusting God's Plan24:27 - Oneness with Work26:32 - Banke Bihari Story31:30 - Coping with Loss34:09 - On Sushant Singh Rajput36:23 - Therapy & Yoga37:55 - Bollywood's Downfall42:41 - Cinema as Experience46:08 - Audience Makes Stars47:13 - Actor vs. Entrepreneur52:44 - Winning Quality55:58 - Strengths & Weaknesses58:49 - AI in Business1:01:52 - India & AI1:07:44 - Endgame Goal1:10:24 - Advice for Prakhar

In episode 133 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience, Saurabh Jain joins the conversation to share his perspective on investing and personal growth. He talks about the common mistakes people make while investing, why fixed deposits can sometimes be a safer bet, and how to discover your uniqueness in a competitive world. The discussion also explores the role of AI in shaping smarter decisions for the future.Recording Date: September 9, 2025

In episode 132 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience, Vipul Shah, director of The Kerala Story and popular films like Namaste London, joins the conversation to discuss how audiences respond to nepotism in Bollywood, and why Indian movies struggle to win Oscars. He also shares the challenges behind making The Kerala Story and his candid take on working with Akshay Kumar.Recording Date: August 10, 2025In episode 132 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience, Vipul Shah, director of The Kerala Story and popular films like Namaste London, joins the conversation to discuss how audiences respond to nepotism in Bollywood, and why Indian movies struggle to win Oscars. He also shares the challenges behind making The Kerala Story and his candid take on working with Akshay Kumar.Recording Date: August 10, 2025Master the Most Useful Human Skill: https://bit.ly/3Vdu64AListen to this podcast and other episodes of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6AyDc7N...#bollywood #movies #nepotism ----------------------------------------------

In episode 131 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience, Onkar Yadav, one of India's rising stand-up comedians, joins the conversation to share how his roots shaped his comedy. He talks about the realities of child marriage, growing up in Haryana, and how turning personal and social experiences into humor helped him connect with audiences and carve his path in the Indian comedy scene.Recording Date: August 31, 202500:00 - Intro01:36 - Weird Ways People Use ChatGPT03:56 - Onkar on being a Haryanvi Feminist11:06 - Childhood Stories and Haryana Culture13:58 - Onkar's First Marriage18:46 - Onkar's Gambling Addiction23:14 - Parents' Reaction to Him Getting Married25:04 - Onkar on Being High28:59 - Relationship with his Parents30:46 - First Drinking Experience37:11 - Onkar's School Stories40:56 - Reddit Crush & Marriage45:26 - Bihar Calls Me Mehmaan Ji51:13 - Second Reddit Crush Story55:30 - JNU Stories56:16 - US Fake Sign Language01:02:27 - Shreya & Onkar's Trampoline Video01:06:36 - Strong Women & Relationships01:10:11 - Onkar on Therapy01:13:57 - Samay Raina's Masti01:17:39 - Onkar on Sunil Pal01:23:11 - Arpit Bala is a Genius01:24:57 - Life as a Comedian01:29:01 - His thoughts on Alimony01:31:28 - Onkar on Dating01:39:58 - Laxmi Nagar is another Kota01:43:13 - Vinamre's Brotherhood Show01:47:37 - Kullu Is Fake01:50:24 - On Getting Married

In episode 130 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience, Ghazal Alagh, co-founder of Mamaearth, Shark Tank India judge, and one of India's most inspiring entrepreneurs, joins the conversation to share how she built a brand with purpose from the very beginning. She talks about the challenges women entrepreneurs face, the lessons she learned while growing her business, and her journey of carving her own path in the startup world.Recording Date: August 19, 2025This is what we talked about:00:00 - Intro01:06 - Does Money Bring Satisfaction03:38 - Hard truth about being an Entrepreneur06:21 - “49 Out of 50 Manufacturers Rejected Me”09:15 - Finding Your WHY14:35 - Reality of Skincare Industry17:30 - Solving Skincare for India18:06 - Traits of an Entrepreneur20:57 - Reviving the Artist Within23:42 - How she started Mamaearth27:25 - The Fear of Failure30:33 - Mamaearth's Bestselling Product34:36 - The Mindset of the Indian Consumer38:57 - How Global Brands Cheated Us40:56 - The Rise of Sunscreen44:38 - AI's Impact on Business53:50 - Next Big Business Opportunities in India1:03:31 - How to Build a Global Brand1:09:20 - Challenges in Professional Life1:20:01 - Advice for Young Women Entrepreneurs1:29:39 - The Role of her husband1:38:29 - Ghazal's Artistic Side

In episode 129 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience, Vivek Agnihotri, filmmaker of The Kashmir Files and the upcoming The Bengal Files, joins the conversation to discuss his bold and often controversial takes on culture, politics, and history. He opens up about the philosophy that drives his storytelling, the debates his films have sparked, and the conviction it takes to create cinema that challenges mainstream narratives.Recording Date: August 29, 2025This is what we talked about:00:00 - Intro01:04 - Are his motives communal?04:41 - Hindu Enslavement07:44 - Who Failed India10:08 - Are we still slaves to the West?15:50 - Disagreement With Shashi Tharoor18:12 - Was Kashmir Files Anti Muslim20:36 - Bengal Files 2 Sequel 30:16 - Gopal Patha : The Real GOAT32:14 - Noakhali Genoc*de36:54 - Will Bengal Divide Again38:25 - Bone Chilling Stories Of Bengal Riots43:50 - Were Gandhi & Nehru Failed Leaders55:23 - Bose Is India's Best Kept Secret1:03:59 - What Happened After Kashmir Files1:11:14 - The Final Solution1:17:34 - Justice Clubs Of Bengal1:19:08 - Question That Vivek Couldn't Answer1:21:09 - Feedback To Prakhar1:21:55 – Final Words

In episode 128 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience, Nitin Vijay Sir, renowned JEE physics teacher and mentor, shares his journey of building one of India's leading coaching platforms, his teaching philosophy, and invaluable life lessons on discipline, perseverance, and guiding students through the toughest phases of competitive preparation.This is what we talked about:0:00 - Intro 1:00 - The Invisible Investor 7:23 - The Successful Failure13:30 - NV Sir's Mistake 16:50 - Advice To Parents 23:50 - IIT Changed His Perspective 26:34 - Long Drive With His Sundar Kanya 29:02 - Problems With N.E.P 35:33 - Is A.I Making Us Dumb 42:32 - Urgent Need Of Gurukuls 47:21 - NV Sir's Blueprint 52:25 - Selflessness Of Parents 57:54 - Understanding Your Parents 1:00:17 - Red Flag In NV Sir 1:03:56 - Having A Crush Is Normal 1:09 :17 - Drugs & Pornography Addiction In Kota 1:14:23 - Identification Of Toppers 1:19:40 - How To Become A Topper 1:24:00 - How To Set Your Goals1:26:53 - IIT Is Not The Best 1:29:30 - Relationship With Money 1:34:20 - NV Sir's Dream 1:40:19 - Reading Books V/S Real Life Experience 1:46:07 - Question For Prakhar 1:48:20 - Final Words

Episode 127 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience features Sahiba Bali, a rising talent in Indian cinema and OTT. Known for Laila Majnu and Bard of Blood, she brings a rare mix of acting depth and creative vision. Beyond the screen, Sahiba has worked in marketing with Zomato and with Cricbuzz on Criclytics, blending storytelling with data and strategy. She also co-hosted Shark Tank India, adding a new dimension to her creative journey.Recording Date: August 20, 2025This is what we talked about:0:00 - Intro0:55 - Why Successful Women Are Hated6:43 - Overachiever Sahiba9:30 - Will Sahiba ever do Bigg Boss?12:45 - Bonding Over Love Island15:18 - Sahiba Learns WWE Is Fake18:27 - Is Prakhar Going To a Reality Show20:07 - Favourite Roadies Season23:43 - Sahiba's Guilty Pleasure25:24 - Shoutout To The Short Kings28:56 - Sahiba Is Attracted To...32:56 - 1 Breakup = 1 Tattoo37:50 - Sahiba's New Boyfriend41:48 - Juvenile Prison Experience43:53 - Sahiba's First Language47:14 - Why Sahiba Hates USA49:59 - Zakir Khan Is Not A Comedian51:25 - Music Is Dead57:54 - Are Travis Scott's Concert Satanic?1:02:18 - Metro Is Love1:08:17 - Struggle Of Not Being Taken Seriously1:09:17 - Suffering From Imposter Syndrome1:22:35 - Listening To Bhajan1:27:43 - Losing Nani and Dadi1:31:30 - Exploring Delhi With Friends1:32:28 - Question For Prakhar1:40:24 - Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana1:42:46 - Final Words