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Columbia Broken Couches is Prakhar’s journey through the series of interesting conversations he finds himself in at Columbia. Prakhar talks to a variety of people, from ex-army men to social entrepreneurs, mapping an unfiltered view of the intellectual landscape of an Ivy league school for the rest…

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    IC-814 Hijacking: Ajit Doval's role, ISI involvement and Masood Azhar's release | Anirudhya Mitra

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 108:43


    Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #183PGX: 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 Anirudhya Mitra — an Investigative Journalist, Author & Screenwriter.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro 02:58 - The story of the IC814 hijack 09:42 - The hijackers' demands 15:06 - Vajpayee makes the hard call 17:53 - A very important passenger inside the plane 22:07 - What Doval was thinking at that time 26:54 - He planned to ki*l Dawood 30:32 - Doval's secret mission that failed 37:19 - Doval's very first job 39:39 - Doval's role in Sikkim's merger with India 48:18 - Doval's story as an undercover officer in Pakistan 51:41 - The Black Thunder story 54:17 - Why Doval became a living legend 01:07:40 - The story behind his posting in Pakistan 01:11:28 - Spying on the Kahuta nuclear plant 01:22:42 - Operation Sindoor: the nuclear scare moment 01:25:23 - What is the Doval doctrine? 01:32:52 - India-Canada relations 01:36:41 - Did India's spy network grow after 2014? 01:41:58 - Will there be another Doval? 01:45:31 - The rescue story of the UAE king's daughter Enjoy.— Prakhar

    Tim Ferriss on AI, India, Job Loss, GLP-1, Longevity and Biohacking @timferriss | PGX Ideas #2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 127:29


    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  @timferriss  Author, Investor and Host of The Tim Ferriss Show.Timestamps:00:00 — Life Is a Game You Get to Design13:10 — AI Won't Save You30:11 — The Golden Age of Medicine43:21 — India's Biggest Bet52:26 — Know Your Direction First 01:15:53 — Why Tim Quit Social Media01:23:16 — The Longevity Lie01:50:47 — What Scares Tim FerrissEnjoy.— Prakhar

    “NEET paper was sold for ₹30 lakh 1 month before the exam…” — Dr Rakshita Singh

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 105:36


    Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #182PGX: 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 Dr. Rakshita Singh Bangar — a Doctor & NEET Bio Educator on YouTube.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro02:43 - How did the paper leak?08:40 - Why was the exam cancelled so fast?09:56 - The fake "Guess Paper" copies12:42 - The Process how NTA works15:38 - How Paper leak rackets actually works18:14 - Can we trust NTA again?20:51 - Why only studying isn't enough30:16 - Rich kids don't need NEET34:33 - What students go through on exam day39:54 - Online learning gave poor kids hope50:29 - My message on NEET 2026 leaks51:26 - Why People left India after MBBS57:36 - The truth about NEET coaching centers01:02:09 - Life after selection in NEET01:06:32 - What to do for Re-NEET Exams01:15:12 - What teachers feel after the leak01:27:43 - Kids worry about disappointing parents01:40:18 - Is fighting for NEET pointless?01:44:37 - Hard truth for every NEET studentEnjoy.— Prakhar

    Graham Hancock on India's real age, Kali Yuga, Underwater cities, Ram Setu & Ancient India Mysteries

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 99:35


    Welcome to PGX Ideas. #3PGX 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 Graham Bruce Hancock - British author known for promoting pseudoscientific explanations of ancient civilizations and hypothetical lost lands.Timestamps:00:00 – Is India way older than we think?02:48 – The Yuga Concept in India06:55 – A lost world before our world08:38 – India was bigger during the Ice Age09:40 – Ram Setu was actually REAL13:13 – How old the India is?18:32 – The story of Manu and the great flood25:14 – Why did all old civilizations start together?29:34 – The comet that may have destroyed everything40:46 – Archaeology is missing huge parts of the World48:53 – The number 108 isn't a coincidence55:49 – Kailash Nath Temple still shocks scientists today1:00:40 – The Pyramid knows the size of Earth1:10:01 – Yoga was never just an exercise1:13:51 – He found an underwater city near India1:22:42 – Why number 7 is so unique?1:30:50 – Do he believes on Aliens?1:36:39 – How knowing our past can change everythingEnjoy.— Prakhar

    Parmish Verma x Ameera Da Podcast | Raw and Real #181

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 122:28


    Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #181PGX: 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 Parmish Verma — singer, actor, and director in the Punjabi entertainment industry.Timestamps:00:00 - Trailer01:20 - Fun moments with Parmish05:25 - Understanding ADHD simply08:48 - How social media rewires minds10:09 - Inside the alien disclosure14:44 - AI's impact on the internet20:50 - Why he bought a film camera23:10 - What Parmish thinks of me29:28 - Parmish's Lamborghini story33:01 - The expensive green color39:55 - How controversies are created50:22 - Lessons from my grandfather1:09:24 - Parmish's next movie teaser1:13:27 - The real story of Shera1:25:30 - Why he avoided movies1:32:24 - Parmish at my wedding1:40:09 - Ayahuasca, DMT & drugs1:50:17 - Balancing family and career1:53:12 - Parmish on KanyeEnjoy.— Prakhar

    Op Sindoor: What India Actually Destroyed in Pakistan | NDTV Journalist - Vishnu Som

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2026 75:50


    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 Vishnu Som — News anchor and journalist at NDTV.Timestamps:00:00 - Trailer and Intro02:32 - Pakistan's drone strategy explained05:26 - Satellite proof of India's win16:03 - How laser weapons work26:20 - How India makes its drones31:07 - How Israel hits targets precisely35:24 - The exploding pager operation40:41 - Which country has the strongest military?43:16 - Comparison of the fighter jets47:19 - How stealth jets hide from radar54:17 - How ai is changing war57:04 - The ai drone that kills01:02:24 - Will ai replace human jobs?01:10:03 - Are aliens actually real?01:14:47 - EndEnjoy.— Prakhar

    Decoding Operation Sindoor: What Really Happened Behind Closed Doors | Lt Gen Satish Dua

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 101:52


    Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #179PGX: 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 Lt. Gen. Satish Dua — Rretired General Officer of Indian ArmyTimestamps:00:00 - Intro04:18 - Did India bomb Nuclear sites?07:09 - Why Bahawalpur was targeted08:28 - Why Pakistan wanted ceasefire09:43 - Did Trump mediate ceasefire?13:41 - 3 reasons India won for sure16:37 - How Pakistan changed 1971 story25:13 - Army response after Pahalgam Attak29:57 - India's biggest weapon against Pakistan34:28 - How India targeted 9 teror camps43:29 - Inside 'Operation Sindoor' war room51:18 - How India handled nuclar threats01:01:27 - Operation Sindoor Step by Step01:10:58 - Why Pakistan didn't use Nuks?01:24:27 - Pakistan Army's role in country01:33:40 - Why India needs local weapons?01:39:32 - EndEnjoy.— Prakhar

    He Saved 11 Hindu Lives - The Pahalgam Attack Story No One Heard | Pahalgam survivor Nazakat Ali

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 68:43


    Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #178 PGX: 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 Nazakat Ahmad Ali Shah — Tourist Guide & Shawl TraderTimestamps:00:00 - Meet Nazakat Ahmad Ali Shah01:42 - Story of Pahalgam att*ck25:26 - Horrific night after incident34:40 - Nazakat's welcome in Chhattisgarh38:26 - Where ter*or*sts came from44:02 - Ter*or*sts asked names, religion, and shot them50:39 - What Locals speak against att*ck?59:05 - Award for his bravery01:03:46 - Nazakat's message to everyone01:07:56 - ENDEnjoy.— Prakhar

    Decoding Pakistan: Asim Munir, Balochistan, Kashmir, Nuclear weapons and Op Sindoor | Sushant Sareen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 97:16


    Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #177PGX: 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 Sushant Sareen — Pakistan watcher and journalistTimestamps:00:00 - Intro02:58 - Pakistani audience and their comments04:52 - Indian views on Pakistan09:58 - Why Pakistan prefers Congress over Modi?15:10 - Why Pakistan is artificial country20:48 - Origin of Urdu is INDIA, not PAKISTAN22:24 - Pakistan blames Hindus29:46 - India Pakistan economic history34:54 - Pakistan hides terrorists40:03 - Pakistan has used jihadis since 194847:11 - Pakistan's economic situation51:43 - Pakistan's weak points57:34 - Why the Middle East is critical for India01:00:50 - The World has changed forever01:04:58 - India is not a superpower yet01:10:15 - The Army controls Pakistan01:17:14 - America using Pakistan against India01:20:33 - Operation Sindoor & nuclear bluff01:22:44 - Why is india proud of indian americans?01:28:26 - Why Balochistan wants freedom from Pakistan01:31:54 - Pakistan's internal wars01:38:15 - ENDEnjoy.— Prakhar

    "I lived in China for 10 years & they don't even think about India...." - Ex India-China Negotiator

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 130:40


    Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #176PGX: 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 Sujan R. Chinoy — Former Indian Ambassador (Japan, Mexico) and the Director General of the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defense Studies and Analyses.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro 02:45 – How China views the world 06:16 – Is China a military superpower? 09:09 – How China plans global dominance 15:23 – Why China avoids Iran war 22:55 – Will China attack Taiwan? 37:21 – China's plan for 2049 40:52 – How China cheated India 47:40 – Story of the 1962 India-China war 52:10 – Why China ignores India as rival 57:19 – Why China fears Indian democracy 01:06:12 – Why India is less developed 01:11:06 – Why Pakistan talks with US and Iran 01:30:27 – Is Trump against diplomacy? 01:35:19 – Why “Middle East” is misleading 01:43:34 – Who controls global oil supply? 01:46:43 – Why India's fuel prices stayed stable 01:58:38 – India's diplomatic strategy explained 02:02:24 – How Iran controls Strait of Hormuz 02:09:12 – End Enjoy.— Prakhar

    “America is being now controlled by Israel in this war...” - Ex-Ambassador to Middle East

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 80:00


    Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #175 PGX: 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 Anil Kumar Trigunayat — Former Ambassador of India to Jordan, Libya & Malta.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro 01:50 – What leaders discuss in power rooms 06:04 – What does Israel want now? 09:06 – The Greater Israel plan explained 16:38 – Why doesn't Netanyahu want to stop the war 20:17 – Why India's no-alliance policy was smart 26:38 – Did the US want regime change in Iran? 31:11 – The history of Iranian civilization 40:36 – Trump wants out but is unsure how 49:59 – Does the US aim to block China's oil? 01:04:41 – Is Iran winning the war? 01:12:20 – Is World War III possible? 01:19:42 – EndEnjoy.— Prakhar

    “There's a real photo of Dawood from Karachi that nobody has seen…. “ - INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALIST

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 112:21


    Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #174PGX: 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 Aditya Raj Kaul a well known journalist and researcher behind the Dhurandhar Film.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro3:09 - Why Dhurandhar is a generational film6:14 - Reason behind Dhurandhar Success7:09 - Is Hamza Ali Mazari Exist in real life?8:23 - Delhi Blast & Islamabad court bombing connection9:53 - Enforced disappearances in Balochistan11:21 - Kulbhushan Jadhav Story13:18 - Theory behind Pakistani army colonel kidnapped to India14:29 - Dawood Ibrahim20:13 - Underworld funding in Bollywood films23:39 - Gurpatwant Singh Pannun's threats to Aditya26:12 - Is Atiq Ahmed's portrayal in Dhurandhar accurate?28:49 - Zahoor Mistry link to IC-81434:34 - Dhurandhar's Opening Scene37:02 - How unknown gunmen operate38:58 - How ISI spies operated during Galwan39:29 - How ISI collect intelligence42:50 - Chinese Spy in Delhi & Noida45:32 - Demonetisation in Dhurandhar47:11 - Why did Khanani brother die right after Demonetisation?50:03 - Why People criticizing Dhurandhar53:15 - Dhurandhar's Craze in Pakistanis54:17 - Ashlam Chaudhry's Character57:10 - Aditya's Personal Story59:01 - Aditya on Samay Raina's Journey1:02:14 - No charges in Kashmiri Pandit killings1:03:16 - Article 370 removal1:06:03 - Why J&K police is not under State?1:08:03 - J&K Politician on Article 3701:09:50 - Jameel Jamali Character in Dhurandhar1:12:18 - Arnav Goswami & Altaf Hussain1:14:06 - Who is Major Iqbal in real life?1:16:28 - Who is Tahawwur Rana1:17:17 - Ilyas Kashmiri 1:17:58 - Aditya's interview with Syed Salahuddin1:19:40 - Masood Azhar & Pulwama Attack Prediction1:22:04 - Mysterious killings in Pakistan1:24:52 - J&K Police covert operations inside Pakistan1:28:00 - Major Iqbal's identity1:29:19 - David Headley's role1:30:01 - Honey Trap Operations from Pakistan in INDIA1:31:35 - Who is CIA operative VanDyke who caught in India1:35:28 - Trump's Peace Deals1:38:29 - Israel's Stand on Pakistan1:39:43 - PM Modi's Israel visit before the Middle East war1:41:29 - Experience during Reuven Azar interview1:41:53 - Aditya's Experience in Israel1:44:15 - Why India and Israel has strong relation1:46:20 - Surprising Israel-Pakistan secret connections revealed1:48:02 - My & Aditya's take on this interview1:50:02 - How Dhurandhar changed the standard of Indian cinema [END]Enjoy.— Prakhar

    90-Day Career Plan, Top Free AI skills, Future of Jobs & How to get better at AI | AI Expert PhD

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 94:07


    Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #173 PGX: 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 Dr. Nandini Seth, one of India's best AI educators.Timestamp:00:00 - Introduction01:21 - Why This AI Conversation is Different04:38 - How to use AI in your life06:53 - Why AI is Creating So Much Anxiety Right Now08:55 - Organisations Have No Real AI Strategy12:48 - AI vs Internet17:18 - Who Feels the Most AI Anxiety?19:53 - Why Companies Are Confused About AI22:28 - Should AI even exist?27:23 - Real reason behind job loss35:38 - Should Children be taught maths now?40:33 - How is AI used in education?47:23 - What things AI can't replace49:58 - The Real History of AI52:53 - Advice for people who are not engineers56:18 - Which industries will AI destroy first?1:00:03 - Will Doctors exist in future?1:11:23 - Will Content creators be jobless?1:17:53 - You are using your AI wrong1:20:08 - 90-Day Career Advice1:22:33 - Do NOT Share your personal data with AI (Privacy risk)1:25:13 - Who is Responsible When AI Makes Mistakes?Enjoy.— Prakhar

    GARY VEE - Raw & REAL truths on AI, Indian parenting, Future of the world and Self- Esteeem #171

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 64:47


    Start using AI in trading: https://lemonn.co.in/affiliate-deeplink?data=oj9k8aComplete your KYC to unlock access.About Bolt Trades:Bolt Trades is an AI-powered trading tool by Lemonn that helps you execute trades with clarity and speed.Built for traders who want execution, not guesswork.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 Gary Vee — American businessman and authorTimestamps:00:00 - Trailer 02:10 — What AI means for a 27 year old in India08:25 — The real test of an entrepreneur18:22 — 40 years of comfort made us soft28:24 — Social media is not controlling you35:06 — School prepared you for nothing45:51 — Indian parents and the engineering trapEnjoy.— 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 - Gary VeeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/garyveeX: https://x.com/garyveeYouTube: @garyvee ___________________________________________________________________________________________________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 #garyvee #vaynermedia #pgx #raw #real

    Grizzly Bear Encounter, Meeting Taliban, Hidden Destinations of North-East and Survival Stories #170

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 100:20


    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 Deepanshu Sangwan —  @NomadicIndian  Timestamps:00:00 - Trailer0:49 - Weird Red Light Culture in Japan8:44 - He met Taliban?18:51 - Tragic history of Afganistan28:30 - The most Beautiful part of India: North East38:53 - Near Death experience in Russia48:10 - Scariest travel experiences56:54 - He got lost in Gobi Desert?1:13:34 - Gun Markets and Ethnic Tensions1:18:44 - Trade can stop wars?1:24:55 - Why India is Losing the Global Image War1:30:21 - The Tragic Reality of Modern Syria & Iran1:35:19 - Somalia: Pirates, Guns, and Visa Bans1:38:06 - Mongolian Nomads and Horse ArcheryEnjoy.— 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 - Deepanshu SangwanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomadic.indian/X: https://x.com/nomadic_1ndianYouTube:  @NomadicIndian  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nomadic.1ndian/___________________________________________________________________________________________________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 #nomadicindian #travel #travelvlog #japan #pgx #raw #real

    Ashish Chanchlani on Latent FIR, Ekaki, Elli AvRam and OG YouTube Era | #169

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 106:55


    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 Ashish Chanchlani - Content CreatorTimestamps:0:00 – Trailer00:40 – Latent Apology4:21 – What happened at the Police Station?14:50 – Samay is better than Ricky Gervais18:24 – Why Ashish Avoids Relationships22:30 – Can Long-distance relationship work26:07 – Love vs Lust Explained30:56 – The Real Problem With Indian Weddings36:40 – what makes a relationship work48:10 – Creator Life BTS52:25 – Disadvantages of Fame57:40 – Dealing With Public Judgment1:02:10 – If He Could Restart Everything…1:07:30 – Advice for Young Creators1:12:45 – Industry Dark Secrets1:18:20 – Dark Side of Content Creation1:24:10 – What Happened after controversy1:30:05 – What Success Actually Means1:36:40 – Personal Philosophy ShiftEnjoy.— 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 - Ashish ChanchlaniInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashishchanchlaniX: https://x.com/ashchanchlaniYouTube:  @ashishchanchlanivines  ___________________________________________________________________________________________________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 #ashishchanchlani #ekaki #latent #pgx #raw #real

    Gaurav Gupta does the most hilarious mimicries (Upmanyu, Samay, etc.)..

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 94:13


    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 Gaurav Gupta — ComedianTimestamps:00:00 - Trailer0:45 - Why Gaurav Do Not Go On Podcasts3:45 - Gaurav is the Craziest Comedian5:50 - Jaats Are My Biggest Fans9:30 - Was he Always the Funny Kid in School?12:40 - I Was the Shortest in 10th Standard16:00 - Mimicry and first stage experience19:45 - I Wanted to Be a Doctor Not a Comedian23:00 - First Open Mic Experience25:00 - The Joke That Started Everything29:00 - I Never Write My Jokes Down33:00 - Story Behind First Viral Video36:15 - Why Baniya vs Punjabi Jokes Actually Work41:00 - Nobody Warned Me About Marriage45:10 - Comedy is Meant to be Watched Live?50:00 - Samay, Bassi, Zakir, Gaurav Kapoor and Upmanyu1:00:00 - The Storytelling of Zakir1:09:00 - Baniya Family Dynamics1:16:30 - Why I Left Dentistry1:28:00 - How Tough is a Doctor's Life in IndiaEnjoy.— 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 - Gaurav GuptaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaurav_comicYouTube:  @gauravgupta6685  ___________________________________________________________________________________________________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 #gauravgupta #comedy #indiancomedy #pgx #raw #real

    ⁠Modi's COVID warning, Hormuz blockade, India's Oil Crisis and CIA Spy in India? Ft. Aditya Pratap Singh

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 101:08


    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 Aditya Pratap Singh — Geopolitics educatorTimestamps:00:00 - Trailer and Intro02:58 - PM Modi's warning: LPG crisis is the NEW COVID?16:09 - The Ayatollah's Successor: A more dangerous Iran?35:05 - US Spy caught in India41:53 - 100 year war in Middle East1:11:32 - Is Pakistan still relevant1:26:45 - How the conflict finally endsEnjoy.— 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 - Aditya Pratap SinghYouTube: @WorldAffairsUnacademy ___________________________________________________________________________________________________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 #IranVsUSA #HormuzCrisis #MiddleEastWar #Geopolitics #worldnews #pgx #raw #real

    The History of R&AW, RN Kao and the genius of Ajit Doval [SPOILER FREE]

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 76:59


    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 Agrawal — Educator at StudyIQ IASTimestamps:00:00 - Why we made this episode01:36 - Ajit Doval — the real Dhurandhar of India11:28 - India built its spy agency from scratch after 194722:45 - RN Kao — the man who created R&AW33:02 - Ajit Doval in Pakistan, Sikkim integration & the Kandahar hijack47:43 - “Unknown” gunmen, Kulbhushan Jadhav and Balochistan01:03:26 - How Intelligence wins you warsEnjoy.— 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 - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ankitmay28X: https://x.com/ankitmay28YouTube: @StudyIQEducationLtd ___________________________________________________________________________________________________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 #studyiq #dhurandhar #ajitdoval #ranveersingh #adityadhar #pgx #raw #real

    Israel's Ambassador: "Iran needs you to believe Netanyahu is dead…"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2026 53:09


    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

    AGI, AI Consciousness, Creator Economy and Future of Jobs in India

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 126:41


    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/

    "I spent 45 years studying how people get manipulated & the answer is ONE word...." - Harvard Expert

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 48:03


    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

    Top Comedian: "Married women DM me secrets about their husbands I can't show you...."

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 114:21


    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

    Ex-CIA Officer - ‘I know the US-Iran war will end in 48, but only if….'

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 66:53


    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

    "I got AIR 29 in JEE but my classmates said I must have cheated....." - IIT Delhi Topper

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 78:16


    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

    Khamenei is DE*D — But Trump's REAL plan for US-Iran war is..... - Ankit Avasthi

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 85:00


    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

    I almost got replaced at my job by AI until...

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 104:14


    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

    Tamasha & Gangs of Wasseypur Made Me Famous… Not Happy.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 107:03


    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

    'I won even when I was underrated because...' - Siddhant Chaturvedi

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 117:30


    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

    Aakash Gupta | Raw and Real

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 110:31


    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

    Shahid Kapoor | Raw and Real

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 85:59


    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

    Sanjay Mishra on Office Office, Golmaal, Dhamaal & His Most Iconic Roles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 91:19


    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

    Karunesh Talwar | Raw and Real

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 75:31


    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.

    Jatin Sapru | Raw and Real

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 107:27


    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

    Rahul Dua | Raw and Real

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 116:12


    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

    Rishab Rikhiram Sharma | Raw and Real

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 106:53


    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

    What is Death, and how to deal with it?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 89:33


    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?

    India's future in 2026 (getting real)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026 61:21


    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

    Why do we want what we want?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 84:00


    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

    ​ @GothamChess gets Raw & Real

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 118:41


    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

    Does AI truly understand me? | PGX IDEAS #6 | Aravind Srinivasan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 105:37


    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.

    I got married.......

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 60:52


    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

    Harvard Neuroscientist Explains: What do your dreams actually means? | PGX IDEAS

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 113:01


    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

    Raw & Real with Grant Cardone: Why Most People Stay Poor (And How to be Rich)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 79:22


    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

    What the CIA Knows About People That You Don't | PGX IDEAS #5 | ⁨Andrew Bustamante⁩

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 98:50


    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

    Raw & Real with Poker GOAT: How I Won Millions by Reading People | Daniel Negreanu

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 90:00


    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

    Will Robots Ever Come Alive? AI Consciousness, Evolution & Future of Humanity | PGX IDEAS #4

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 56:18


    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

    Raw & Real with Jordan Jonas: Life in Arctic, H*nting a Moose & Surviving Extreme Weather

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 79:16


    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

    The Psychology of Choosing a Partner: S*x, Marriage & Red Flags | PGX IDEAS #3 | David Buss

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 101:56


    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?

    Raw & Real with Kal Penn: Harold and Kumar 4, Taarak Mehta Cameo and White House

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 90:01


    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

    WTF can De-Extinction lead to? Dinosaurs, Playing God & Reviving Humans? PGX IDEAS #2 @Colossal ​

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 87:58


    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

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