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Pops in a Pod is a weekly podcast hosted by two dads Nadir and Peter from Mumbai, India. They discuss all aspects of parenting, marriage, kids and everything in between. They love talking to like-minded guests and sometimes Nadir and Peter have a chat just amongst themselves. Join the Pop duo on their journey from partner to parent

Nadir & Peter


    • Sep 27, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 42m AVG DURATION
    • 183 EPISODES


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    The future of education with Sumeet Mehta - LEAD

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 49:41


    Nadir Pop and Peter Pop's passion for education and learning will always be in focus, so much so that this time around they managed to get Sumeet Mehta the Co-Founder and CEO of LEAD India's largest School EdTech company. As Co-Founder and CEO of LEAD, Sumeet's mission is to make excellent education accessible for every child, by transforming schools across India. Sumeet draws inspiration from his journey of growing up in a family of teachers in a small town inIndia. All three pops had a lot to talk about when it came to learning, the future of education and of course parenting Before founding LEAD, Sumeet was the Chief Executive Officer at Zee Learn (2007 to 2012) which grew 5X during his tenure. Prior to this, Sumeet spent eight years at Procter & Gamble Singapore, where he led Healthcare and Skincare businesses across the APAC region. An alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad and PEC Chandigarh, Sumeet grew up in Pathankot, Punjab, and currently lives in Mumbai with his spouse, Smita who is also Co-Founder, LEAD and their two teenage kids. Sumeet is an avid reader and loves traveling to new countries. Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadir is a media and advertising professional with 17 years of experience, of which Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content, and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/ Peter is a marketing and podcast guy. He has over a decade of experience working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. 

    Entrepreneur Parent - Amarpreet Singh Anand (Superfoods Valley)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 52:48


    Nadir Pop and Peter Pop are joined by entrepreneur parent, Amarpreet Singh Anand, Founder & CEO, Superfoods Valley. The Pop duo discussed with him the origins of the brand, the importance of nutrition for kids and also the problem of Hidden Hunger.  An IIM Calcutta alumnus Amarpreet Singh Anand has been associated with brands such as Cadbury, Diageo and Royal Challengers Bangalore. In 2021, he began his journey to build Superfoods Valley, a food and nutri-tech platform to make nutrition easy for modern consumers who wish to be in charge of nourishing their lives.  Superfoods Valley is his humble attempt to create a social impact and be beneficial to his immediate and extended world.    Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadir is a media and advertising professional with 17 years of experience, out of this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content, and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/  Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade of experience working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi/

    Book recommendations with Rati Girish

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 36:26


    The Pop duo are joined by Rati Girish to discuss Indian children's literature and also of course book recommendations too.  Some of the books discussed on the episode  Gobi Goes Viral Help! My Aai Wants to Eat Me   Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadir is a media and advertising professional with 17 years of experience, out of this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content, and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/  Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade of experience working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi/

    Divya Thomas on the impact of skin colour discrimination in India

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 40:53


    Nadir Pop and Peter Pop are joined by author Divya Thomas to discuss the all-pervasive topic of skin colour in India. Divya Thomas shares the experiences that shaped her book, I am so much more, the response from children and parents and even her journey as an author.  I am so much more won the FICCI award for Children's book of the year in English for under 10 years! Buy I am so much more - https://www.amazon.in/Much-More-Than-Colour-Skin/dp/935489481X Divya Thomas is a storyteller and campaigner for gender equality and the environment. She is an alumnus of Cornell University and Northwestern University where she studied communications and data driven marketing. She is passionate about changing the narrative to empower both young children and grown-up children (adults) to redefine our world. Having lived in the U.S., U.K. and India, Divya draws on common themes across cultures to reflect her belief that while we are all different, we are all the same. Find more of her thoughts at www.anillustratedworld.com. Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadir is a media and advertising professional with 17 years of experience, out of this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content, and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/  Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade of experience working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi/

    EP 167 - Barbie and parenting

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 28:23


    The Pop duo discusses the movie that has taken over popular culture recently, Barbie. Nadir Pop and Peter Pop explain why the movie is not for kids, some of the learning that parents can take from it and much more.  Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadir is a media and advertising professional with 17 years of experience, out of this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content, and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/  Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade of experience working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi/     Image Courtesy - https://www.barbie-themovie.com/gallery/

    Ashdin Doctor on developing habits in kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 57:29


    Peter Pop is joined by Ashdin Doctor, The Habit Coach to discuss developing habits in kids. They also discuss Ashdin's 2nd book, “The Book of Good Habits for kids”, his observations about parents and kids, and also a few tools that parents can use. Ashdin Doctor is a Mumbai-based popular habit coach who has been transforming the lives of many who feel stuck by creating habits that can be easily incorporated into daily life. He is the founder of Awesome 180, a habit coaching programme. He also hosts a popular podcast, The Habit Coach. https://instagram.com/ashdindoc Buy “The Book of Good Habits for kids” -https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/935699157X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadir is a media and advertising professional with 17 years of experience, out of this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content, and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/  Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade of experience working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi/

    Getting to know Reva and Prisha - Shals Mahajan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 47:08


    Nadir Pop are Peter Pop are joined by Shals Mahajan, author of Reva and Prisha. The book tells the stories of two children sharing a home with two mothers, Runu and Pritam. Reva and Prisha was a part of Parag Honour List 2023 under Young Reader Fiction. Shals Mahajan is a writer and genderqueer fellow based in Mumbai.  They have worked on issues of gender, sexuality, caste and communalism as trainer, teacher and activist. Their other books include Timmi in Tangles, Timmi and Rizu and No Outlaws in the Gender Galaxy. Buy Reva and Prisha - https://www.amazon.in/Reva-Prisha-Shals-Mahajan/dp/9354710565 Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadir is a media and advertising professional with 17 years of experience, out of this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content, and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/  Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade of experience working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi/

    Father's Day Compilation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2023 23:31


    In this Father's Day special compilation, Peter Pop and Nadir Pop discuss some of the highlights from past episodes, where they have learned from different dads. Some of these dads are Dr. Rakesh Kapur, Jose Covaco, Varun Duggirala, and Ankit Jindal. Dr. Rakesh Kapur - https://www.podpage.com/pops-in-a-pod/science-of-dads/ Jose Covaco - https://www.podpage.com/pops-in-a-pod/jose-covaco-aka-hoezaay-fathers-month-bonus-episode/ Varun Duggirala - https://www.podpage.com/pops-in-a-pod/ep-114-entrepreneur-parents-varun-duggirala-pooja-jauhari/ Ankit Jindal - https://www.podpage.com/pops-in-a-pod/ep-82-the-dad-who-defies-the-odds-ankit-jindal/   Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadir is a media and advertising professional with 17 years of experience, out of this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content, and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/  Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade of experience working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi/

    Father's Day Special - Harpreet Singh Grover (The Curious Parent)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 51:25


    On this Father's day episode, Nadir Pop and Peter Pop are joined by Harpreet Singh Grover, the Curious Parent. They discuss Hapreet shift into parenting research from an  entrepreneur, his thoughts on the changes in parenting in India and even the concept of Father's Day.  Harpreet is an independent researcher in the field of parenting and children. He posts as The Curious Parent on Instagram. (https://www.instagram.com/thecuriousparent.harpreet/) Before that he spent 12 years in EdTech building CoCubes which was acquired by Aon Hewitt in 2017. He is also the author of the no-bull shit book on entrepreneurship called Let's Build a Company published by Penguin. And an angel investor/coach with 50 odd start-ups including Ola, Ola Electric, Chaayos, Bombay Shaving Company and 15+ EdTech start-ups.  Beyond work, he has been mountaineering for 12 years and completed a few 100km+ trail running races in 2019. After this Harpreet tried to convince his wife to live in the hills. Failing which he lives in Mumbai with Bhakti and his daughter Diya.   Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadir is a media and advertising professional with 17 years of experience, out of this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content, and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/  Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade of experience working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi/

    Mother's Day Special - A Discussion on Post Natal with Rittika Karvat

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 37:13


    On this Mother's day special episode, Nadir Pop and Peter Pop are joined by an educationalist and entrepreneur, Rittika Karvat.  They discuss the neglect of postnatal support for new mothers and emphasizes the need for tailored support to tackle not just physical but also hormonal and emotional changes that occur during this period. The episode also highlights the changing roles of both parents in child-rearing and puts focus on the need for communication, respect, and honoring one's partner.  Rittika Karvat is the founder of Rittika Karvat Diamond Solutions and House of Entrepreneurs. She is trained in resiliency psychology and positive parenting.  Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadir is a media and advertising professional with 17 years of experience, out of this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content, and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/  Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade of experience working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi/

    Packaged Foods - The Good, Bad and Ugly with Sudip Putatunda

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 31:05


    A few weeks ago a video went viral where a social media influencer highlighted the amount of sugar in a malt-based health drink.  On this episode, Nadir Pop and Peter Pop discuss it and also look at ingredients and nutritional value in packages food - The good, bad and ugly. To shed more light on this they are joined by food scientist, Sudip Putatunda.  Sudip Putatunda, is an Award-winning scientist and serial entrepreneur in the Food Industry. Sudip graduated as a Food Scientist from the University of Reading, UK. He earned his post graduate degree, from Imperial College Business School, London, UK. And he is currently a Doctoral Scholar at the S.P. Jain University, Australia, in the field of Behavioral Finance. Apart from running his own ice cream business, in his 15-year-long career, Sudip has worked closely with product development teams at leading companies Food Processing companies such as Unilever, PepsiCo, Mondelez (Kraft), as well as the largest hospitality companies such as Taj (Indian Hotels), Starwood Marriot, Accor and many others. Sudip is also a proud father to an almost 2-year-old son. Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadir is a media and advertising professional with 17 years of experience, out of this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content, and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/  Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade of experience working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi/

    The Impact of AI in the Indian education sector with Dr. Manjula Srinivasan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 43:47


    On this episode, Nadir Pop and Peter Pop are joined by Dr. Manjula Srinivas to discuss the impact of AI in the Indian education sector. The short term and long term results of it and how parents should be prepared to guide their children.  Dr. Manjula Srinivas (M.A, M.Phil. PhD) is Professor, & Dean Liberal Arts and Design Thinking, and Dean Student Affairs, SOIL(SOBD) in Delhi. She has more than 24 years of experience in the field of media education. Dr. Manjula Srinivas is the former Head, Department of Mass Media, KC College, Nadir Pop's Alma Mater.  Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content, and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/  Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade of experience working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi/

    Buying Preloved kids products - Freyan Bhujwala & Kanika Vasudeva (The Share Bear)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 42:11


    In this throwback episode, Nadir Pop and Peter Pop spoke to Freyan Bhujwala & Kanika Vasudeva from The Share Bear thesharebear.in on sustainable living, mindful parenting and promoting a circular economy, in an easy and convenient manner. Their vision is to normalise the buying and selling of pre-loved items Kanika has a post-graduate degree in Social Communications and Media from Sophia's Polytechnic, Mumbai. She has been part of the PR and Marketing team at Sony Pictures, has worked with Idream Productions and UTV and spent nine years at Fox Star Studios as VP International, Sales and Distribution. Freyan has a post-graduate degree in Marketing and Advertising from St. Xavier's Institute of Communication, Mumbai. She worked with JWT Advertising, was part of the marketing team at Fox Star Studios, and went on to become Head of Marketing at Maddock Films. A must listen episode for all parents. Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content, and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/  Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi

    Autism Awareness - Deepa Bhat Nair

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 55:15


    April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day. Nadir Pop and Peter Pop are joined by Deepa Bhat Nair to understand Autism better. They discussed the common misconceptions around autism and also how to treat it. Deepa Bhat Nair is the Founder Director, Communiverse - The centre for Autism and related conditions, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. She is passionate about Early Intervention, parent empowerment, and manpower development. Deepa is the mentor for the Indian Navy's Early Intervention Centre, Chetna at New Delhi. www.communiverse.in https://youtube.com/@CommuniverseIndia https://www.instagram.com/communiverseindia/   Get in touch with the Pop duo with feedback, questions, and more on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod  Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content, and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/  Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi

    Three Moms and a Kid - Chitra Mathur

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 74:19


    On this throwback episode, Nadir Pop and Peter Pop were joined by someone from the LGBTQA+ community to talk about her parenting journey. Chitra is a mother, a trans woman, a lesbian, and is raising her preschool-age child along with her ex and her partner. She writes as @threegirlfamily on Instagram, Twitter and Substack about her experiences of balancing motherhood and her career with life as an 'out' queer woman. Chitra spoke to the Pop duo about co-parenting, her transition journey, the representation of LGBTQA+ community in popular media and much more. Get in touch with the Pop duo with feedback, questions, and more on popsinapod@gmail.com   Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod  Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content, and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/  Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi

    Same Sex Marriage - A conversation with Chitra Mathur and Mahima Vashisht

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 36:16


    Who are Chitra and Mahima? And what do they have to contribute to the recent affidavit filed by GOI? To start off Chitra Mathur is a Trans woman and has spoken extensively on her journey of transition on the podcast, you can listen to to HERE. Mahima Vashisht is the author of the weekly newsletter, "Womaning in India", which highlights gender bias blind spots in everyday life through real stories of real women of India. Mahima is also a working mother, who has 15 years of experience working as a civil servant with the Government of India, and later as a development sector professional with UNICEF, World Bank, and Tata Trusts. By qualification, she is an Electronics and Communications Engineer from the National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra and an MBA from IIM Bangalore. On this episode Mahima and and Chitra have a very candid conversation on the legality of same sex marriages in India and the Supreme Court's stand on it. Get in touch with the Pop duo with feedback, questions, and more on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content, and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/ Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi

    Radhika Mohta on Navigating Relationships in your 30's

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 43:24


    Nadir Pop and Peter Pop are joined on this episode by Radhika Mohta, a Bengaluru based Matchmaker & Relationship Coach. They discuss the challenges of dating in your 30's and how to navigate them.  Radhika Mohta runs a Dating Accelerator that helps single people get ready for their last first date, at radhikamohta.com She has enabled over 3,000 singles with their life partner search. Ran Eligible - a community of independent singles for a year. Built Slow Dating - audio dates on Discord. Get in touch with the Pop duo with feedback, questions, and more on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod  Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content, and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/  Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi

    Dads in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 31:48


    The idea for this episode was sparked by the release of the documentary "The Romantics" on Netflix.  Nadir Pop and Peter Pop debate if "Amrish Puri's character is every Indian dad in the 90's". Tune in to find out what the Pop duo think.  Get in touch with the Pop duo with feedback, questions, and more on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod  Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content, and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/  Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi

    Explaining conflict and war to kids - Dr. Swati Popat Vats & Dr. Wilona Annunciation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 57:12


    Conflict and war are a difficult topics to discuss especially with children. In this throwback episode, Nadir Pop and Peter Pop are joined by 2 guests  to better understand how to explain the topic of conflict and war to children, pre-schoolers as well as teenagers. Dr. Swati Popat Vats and Dr. Wilona Annunciation share with the Pop duo their experiences as an educator and psychiatrist respectively. Dr. Swati Popat Vats, President of Podar Education Network, is a global educator with over 32 years of experience and holds many important positions in the field of early childhood education, currently she is the President of the Early Childhood Association of India. Dr. Wilona Annunciation is a practicing psychiatrist who has worked with kids and geriatrics alike. Get in touch with the Pop duo with feedback, questions, and more on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod  Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content, and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/  Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi

    Money and Parenting - Mrinal Ghosh

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 47:03


    In this throwback episode, Nadir Pop and Peter Pop are joined Mrinal Ghosh, a finance professional to discuss effective ways to plan finances for your children and also dispel some myths.  Mrinal Ghosh is a Chartered Accountant and MBA with over 20 years of work experience working with multi‑national consulting companies in the US and in India. He is also a parent to a 4-year-old daughter. Get in touch with the Pop duo with feedback, questions, and more on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod  Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content, and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/  Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi

    Kids and Nutrition - Zankruti Parikh

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 48:28


    Nadir Pop and Peter Pop are joined by Zankruti Parikh to discuss nutrition for kids and how parents can encourage better eating habits.  They also answer some questions from listeners.  Zankruti Parikh is a clinical consulting Nutritionist. She is also a visiting faculty in various institutes and consults patients tackling weight management, pre-diabetes, diabetes, PCOS, thyroid disorders etc. Use the code "POPS10" and get 10% off on the thinKitchen range. Check out thinKitchen  Website - https://bit.ly/3WqqYC5  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3YTFVhq  Facebook - https://bit.ly/3ju5KEE YouTube - https://bit.ly/3C2qPfT Get in touch with the Pop duo with feedback, questions, and more on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod  Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content, and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/  Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi 

    Introducing Kids to Poetry

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 52:19


    The Pop dup are joined by Shantanu Anand, VP of Content, Kommune and Poet to discuss introducing Kids to poetry.  Shantanu Anand discussed with Nadir Pop and Peter Pop the impact of social media on the revival of poetry & spoken word, the different styles of poetry and much more.  Use the code "POPS10" and get 10% off on the thinKitchen range. Check out thinKitchen  Website - https://bit.ly/3WqqYC5  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3YTFVhq  Facebook - https://bit.ly/3ju5KEE YouTube - https://bit.ly/3C2qPfT Get in touch with the Pop duo with feedback, questions, and more on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod  Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content, and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/  Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi 

    Planning Travel with Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 37:44


    Nadir Pop and Peter Pop are gearing up to travel with their kids. On this episode they discuss the different factors that they keep in mind while planning a holiday with their kids. Tune in to find out more.  Use the code "POPS10" and get 10% off on the thinKitchen range. Check out thinKitchen  Website - https://bit.ly/3WqqYC5  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3YTFVhq  Facebook - https://bit.ly/3ju5KEE YouTube - https://bit.ly/3C2qPfT Get in touch with the Pop duo with feedback, questions, and more on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod  Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content, and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/  Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi 

    Books for Kids - Project Bibliotherapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 50:29


    Nadir Pop and Peter Pop are joined by fellow bibliophiles Nitin Goel and Nandini Swaminathan from Project Bibliotherapy. Nitin and Nandini share book recommendations for kids ages 3 to 6 and 6 to 12.  Join the Readers of 42 - https://bibliotherapy.stck.me/profile Check out the “When Daddy was a little boy” readathon till 3rd Feb - one bedtime story every night at 8 PM - https://kidlit.substack.com/p/1-when-daddy-was-a-little-boy-by Follow Project Bibliotherapy Twitter - https://twitter.com/bibliotherapy42 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/project.bibliotherapy/ Use the code "POPS10" and get 10% off on the thinKitchen range. Check out thinKitchen  Website - https://bit.ly/3WqqYC5  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3YTFVhq  Facebook - https://bit.ly/3ju5KEE YouTube - https://bit.ly/3C2qPfT Get in touch with the Pop duo with feedback, questions, and more on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod  Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content, and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/  Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi 

    Introducing Kids to Music - Nush Lewis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 53:32


    The Pops love music and on this episode they are joined by Nush Lewis, singer-songwriter and music educator.  Nush Lewis spoke to Peter Pop and Nadir Pop about introducing kids to music, what the right age is and also the role that parents and teachers play. Tune in to find out more. Use the code "POPS10" and get 10% off on the thinKitchen range. Check out thinKitchen  Website - https://bit.ly/3WqqYC5  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3YTFVhq  Facebook - https://bit.ly/3ju5KEE YouTube - https://bit.ly/3C2qPfT Get in touch with the Pop duo with feedback, questions, and more on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod  Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content, and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/  Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi 

    Kids & Sustainability

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 49:35


    Nadir Pop and Peter Pop are joined on this episode by Prerna Singh to discuss sustainability. They delve into how parents can make sustainable decisions and also teach their kids to do the same.  A writer and editor, Prerna Singh has 17 years of experience across print, electronic and digital media, with a focus on fashion, beauty, and wellness. Her personal experience of learning to be a more conscious consumer of fashion without compromising on style, Prerna decided to set up Pretty As You Please to help people make more responsible fashion decisions, every day, Check out ThinKitchen  Website - https://bit.ly/3WqqYC5  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3YTFVhq  Facebook - https://bit.ly/3ju5KEE YouTube - https://bit.ly/3C2qPfT Get in touch with the Pop duo with feedback, questions, and more on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod  Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content, and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/  Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi 

    Introducing kids to Martial Arts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 46:09


    The Pops kick start the year with an episode on fitness but not the traditional kind. Aadhar Malhotra joins Nadir Pop & Peter Pop to discuss the different forms of martial arts. They also discuss the right age for kids to start learning martial arts and the role parents and external teachers play.  Aadhar Malhotra has been training in martial arts for the past 11 years under his teacher Shifu Kanishka Sharma and has been teaching under him since 2013. A former military & law enforcement instructor (under Shifu Kanishka), Aadhar has been trained in various arts such as Jeet Kune Do, Filipino Martial Arts, & Muay Thai along with arts such as Shaolin Kung Fu, Wing Chun and others. Check out ThinKitchen  Website - https://bit.ly/3WqqYC5  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3YTFVhq  Facebook - https://bit.ly/3ju5KEE YouTube - https://bit.ly/3C2qPfT Get in touch with the Pop duo with feedback, questions, and more on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod  Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content, and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/  Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi 

    Entrepreneur Parent - Anand Baldawa - (ThinKitchen)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2022 46:54


    Nadir Pop and Peter Pop wrap up this year of the podcast with an episode of entrepreneur parent. Joining the Pops on this episode is Anand Baldawa, CEO of ThinKitchen. ThinKitchen is a brand that provides beautiful and functional kitchen utensil sets and aims to empower and encourage families to cook, eat and live healthy.  Anand Baldawa spent over 10 years in finance and consulting before joining his family business. The Pop duo spoke to him about the origins of Thinkitchen, being a parent, and much more. Check out ThinKitchen  Website - https://bit.ly/3WqqYC5  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3YTFVhq  Facebook - https://bit.ly/3ju5KEE YouTube - https://bit.ly/3C2qPfT Get in touch with the Pop duo with feedback, questions, and more on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod  Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content, and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/  Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi 

    Science of Dads Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 44:30


    Part 2 of the Science of Dads with Dr. Rakesh Kapur, a management consultant and director of the NGO BambooTree.  Dr. Rakesh shared the changes in the involvement of fathers in India, the barriers faced by fathers, and the impact of involved fathers on the life of a child. Get in touch with the Pop Duo with feedback, questions and more  on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod  Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content, and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/  Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi 

    Science of Dads

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 34:16


    On this throwback episode Nadir Pop & Peter Pop discuss the science of Dads, yes it exists. They are joined by Dr. Rakesh Kapur, a management consultant and director of the NGO BambooTree. In this episode, Dr. Rakesh Kapur shares some interesting studies about parenting with the Pop duo along with some anecdotes. Tune in to find out more.  Get in touch with the Pop Duo with feedback, questions and more  on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod  Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/  Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi 

    Kerry Bajaj on Sleep, Baby, Sleep

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 58:28


    In this throwback episode, Nadir Pop and Peter Pop speak to Kerry Bajaj, sleep consultant and author of Sleep, Baby, Sleep. She has studied infant and child sleep in USA and a member of the Indian Society for Sleep Research. The Pops spoke to her about kids and sleep, her book, and much more.  Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadir is currently the Director of Growth at an integrated marketing agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/   Peter is a podcaster producer. He has a decade of experience in marketing working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi

    Entrepreneur parents Meghana Narayan and Shauravi Malik (Slurrp Farm)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 53:16


    In this throwback episode of Entrepreneur parents, the Pops have an entertaining chat with Meghana Narayan and Shauravi Malik, the founders of Slurrp Farm. We spoke about their journey from power-suit jobs to becoming entrepreneurs and balancing their professional and parental lives. Nadir is currently the Director of Growth at an integrated marketing agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/   Peter is a podcaster producer. He has a decade experience in marketing working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi  

    7 values & habits we want to teach our kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 29:49


    On this episode, Nadir Pop and Peter Pop reflect on their childhood and identify the values and habits that are important to them. They share the 3 values and habits that they want to teach their kids. Tune in to find out more. Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadir currently is the Director of Growth at an integrated marketing agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/   Peter is a podcaster producer. He has a decade experience in marketing working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi

    Pops on Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 35:41


    On this episode, the Pop duo revisit a film that  they have already watched and rewatch them with a whole new set of parenting eyes. Nadir Pop's picks are We need to talk about Kevin and Ugly. Peter Pop's picks are Life is Beautiful and Coach Carter. Tune in to find out more.    Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadir currently is the Director of Growth at an integrated marketing agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/   Peter is a podcaster producer. He has a decade experience in marketing working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi

    Pops on Books

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 33:16


    The Pop duo love to read and on this episode they picked up 1 book each and shared with each other what are some of the things that theylearnt from them.  Nadir Pops's pick was The Book you wish your parents had read by Phillipa Perry.  Itis about how we have relationships with our children, what gets in the way of a good connection, and how it can be enhanced.  Peter Pops's pick was Working with Influence by Dr. Amanda Nimon-Peters. It is based on behavioral science and features 9 principles of Persuasion to accelerate your career. Tune in to find out more.  Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadir currently is the Director of Growth at an integrated marketing agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/   Peter is a podcaster producer. He has a decade experience in marketing working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi

    Prachi Vaish on relationships post Baby

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 39:52


    Having a child can change the fundamentals of a relationship and much more. On this episode, Nadir Pop and Peter Pop speak to Prachi Vaish about the changes in the relationship between a couple post having a child, the larger impact it has and some easy ways to overcome them.  Prachi Vaish is a Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist, Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist and Founder of Emotional Wellness Initiatives. She is also a mom to a 12 year old boy, loves to bake as therapy, a voracious reader and is a puzzle enthusiast!   Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadir currently is the Director of Growth at an integrated marketing agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/   Peter is a podcaster producer. He has a decade experience in marketing working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi

    Al Booth on being a Dad in the UK

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 39:05


    On this episode, the Pop duo are joined by fellow podcaster Al Booth, who shares his experience as a Dad in the UK. The conversation covers delivery stories, childcare support, and everything in between. Al Booth is a Dad of 2, a broadcaster, a podcast producer, and a writer. He has 25 years of experience in radio, both commercial and BBC, and hosts and produces podcasts for clients and brands.  Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadir currently is the Director of Growth at an integrated marketing agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/   Peter is a podcaster producer. He has a decade experience in marketing working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi

    Aditi Wardhan Singh on life as a 3rd culture parent

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 43:11


    The Pops duo continue the conversation about 3rd culture kids. In this episode, they are joined by a parent who grew up as a 3rd culture kid, Aditi Wardhan Singh.  Aditi shares with Nadir Pop & Peter Pop her experience as a 3rd culture kid and how that has shaped her being a parent to 3rd culture kids.  Aditi Wardhan Singh is the founder and Chief Editor of Raising World Children. A global citizen, she has created multiple resources for multicultural families. Aditi has written numerous books, including the best-selling, Strong Roots Have No Fear, and the recent release Amey's Two worlds.  Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadir currently is the Director of Growth at an integrated marketing agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/   Peter is a podcaster producer. He has a decade experience in marketing working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi

    Dads discuss 3rd culture kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 14:23


    Third culture kids or third culture individuals are people who were raised in a culture other than their parents or the culture of their country of nationality, and also live in a different environment during a significant part of their child development years. Reading this definition Peter Pop realised that he is a third culture kid and reflected on his years growing up in UAE. In this episode, he and Nadir Pop discuss growing up as a third culture kid, and the positives and negatives of it.  Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadir currently is the Director of Growth at an integrated marketing agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/   Peter is a podcaster producer. He has a decade experience in marketing working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi

    Musician Dad - Srikanth Panaman (Bevar Sea)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 30:26


    2021 was a busy year for Srikanth Panaman, his band Bevar Sea released their 3rd album, The Timeless zone and on the personal front, his daughter was born. Srikanth spoke to Nadir Pop and Peter Pop about how he managed both "projects", his challenges, the impact of parenting on his music, and more.  Bevar Sea on the Horns Up podcast - https://www.hornsuppod.com/the-podcast/episode/9c111c7b/172-or-bevar-sea   Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadir currently is the Director of Growth at an integrated marketing agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/   Peter is a podcaster producer. He has a decade experience in marketing working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi

    Dads discuss Quiet Quitting

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 28:10


    The internet is abuzz with Quiet Quitting and the Pop duo weighs in on it.  Nadir Pop and Peter Pops discuss their working experiences in their 20's and anecdotes from it, the ways it has changed since they become parents, and also how they try to balance work and family life.    Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadir currently is the Director of Growth at an integrated marketing agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/   Peter is a podcaster producer. He has a decade experience in marketing working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi Image by pikisuperstar on Freepik

    Anuj Gurwara breaks down the school education

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 53:53 Transcription Available


    Education is one of Nadir Pop & Peter Pop's favourite topics to talk about. This week they get an insight into the behind the scenes of school education. They are joined by multi hyphenate Anuj Gurwara, who is a part of 2 schools in Hyderabad, Sherwood Public School and Heritage Valley. He shared with the Pop duo, the different aspects to the running of a school, the evolution of education and school culture. Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadir currently is the Director of Growth at an integrated marketing agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/   Peter is a podcaster producer. He has a decade experience in marketing working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi

    Pops in a Pod New Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 0:53


    Brand new episodes of Pops in a Pod coming up. Stay tuned!  Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadir currently is the Director of Growth at an integrated marketing agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/   Peter is a podcaster producer. He has a decade experience in marketing working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi

    EP 131 - Revisiting Parenting during festivals with Maitri Verma

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 35:21


    In this Throwback episode, Peter Pop and Nadir Pop revisit an episode from 2 years ago where they were joined by fellow podcaster Maitri Verma of the Little Fixes Podcast. Maitri shares how she celebrated her lockdown birthday, her experiences with her daughter during the festive season and more. Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadir currently is the Director of Growth at an integrated marketing agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing. www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/ Peter is a podcaster producer. He has a decade experience in marketing working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi

    EP 130 - Marks, Results - Do they matter?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 61:14


    This week Nadir Pop and Peter Pop revisit an episode from 2 years ago on the impact of that marks and grade play in life and the factors that affect it. They were joined by 5 guests who share their perspectives and also their journeys. Animesh Das Denzil Lewis Rohit Mascarehanas Santosh aka SKaM Harshad Palsule Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadir currently is the Director of Growth at an integrated marketing agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing. www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/ Peter is a podcaster producer. He has a decade experience in marketing working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi

    Parenting in Films - Dil Dhadakne Do

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 25:21


    Nadir Pop and Peter Pop are back with another episode of Parenting in Films, this time around it is a Bollywood film. Dil Dhadakne Do tells the story of the Mehras, a dysfunctional family who invite their family and friends on a cruise trip to celebrate the parents' 30th wedding anniversary and later reconcile. For this episode the Pop duo focus on the parenting of the The Mehras - Kamal Mehra and Neelam Mehra portrayed by Anil Kapoor and Shefali Shah respectively. Tune in to find out more. Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadir currently is the Director of Growth at an integrated marketing agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing. www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/ Peter is a podcaster producer. He has a decade experience in marketing working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi

    Aditya Tiwari on being India's youngest single parent

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 38:08


    The Pop duo revisit a the Father's Day episode from 2 years ago. They spoke to Aditya Tiwari - India's youngest single dad through adoption. Aditya shared his parenting experience post adopting his son Avnish and much more. Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadir currently is the Director of Growth at an integrated marketing agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing. www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/ Peter is a podcaster producer. He has a decade experience in marketing working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi

    EP 127 - Saheb Sahani - Fathers' month Pt. 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 53:30


    The last part of Fathers' month 2022. The Pop duo are joined by marketer Saheb Sahani. A father to a 4 year old, he recently released his first book, Notes of a Fatherosaur Saheb shared with Nadir Pop and Peter Pop, the inspiration behind his book, the process of writing it, his parenting journey so far and much. Tune in to find out. To avail of The Emotional Wellness Initiatives Father's day offer visit - https://www.instagram.com/myemotionalwellness/ Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadir currently is the Director of Growth at an integrated marketing agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing. www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/ Peter is a podcaster producer. He has a decade experience in marketing working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi

    EP 126 - Roshan Abbas - Fathers' month Pt. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 68:43


    Part 3 of Fathers' month is here! The Pop duo are joined by media mogul, Roshan Abbas. Roshan Abbas wear many hats, some of them are MC, event manager, film Director, angel Investor and many more. Roshan founded and led Encompass (now Geometry Encompass) as Managing Director into becoming India's largest, most awarded experiential marketing agency. The self described story teller and story seller shared with Nadir Pop and Peter Pop his parenting journey, being a dad in the 90's and many many stories of being a Dad. Tune in! To avail of The Emotional Wellness Initiatives Father's day offer visit - https://www.instagram.com/myemotionalwellness/ Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadir currently is the Director of Growth at an integrated marketing agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing. www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/ Peter is a podcaster producer. He has a decade experience in marketing working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi

    Jose Covaco aka Hoezaay - Fathers' month bonus episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 51:03


    Bonus episode of Fathers' month. This is one of the earliest episode of Pops in a Pod, all the way back from March 2020. The Pops duo (well Nadir Pop) met up with Jose Covaco aka Hoezaay, a popular figure on social media for his funny videos. Jose spoke to Nadir Pop about being a parent to his then 5 year old daughter, the change in his content post becoming a father and a lot more. Tune in! To avail of The Emotional Wellness Initiatives Father's day offer visit - https://www.instagram.com/myemotionalwellness/ Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadir currently is the Director of Growth at an integrated marketing agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing. www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/ Peter is a podcaster producer. He has a decade experience in marketing working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi

    EP 125 - Tuhin Paul - Fathers' month Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 63:12


    In the 2nd episode of Fathers' month Nadir Pop & Peter Pop are joined by Tuhin Paul. Tuhin is the artist and storyteller of Menstrupedia, a fast-growing startup that offers high social impact educational materials in the form of comic books, workshops, and animated videos. Tuhin spoke to the Pop duo about the origins of Menstrupedia, his parenting journey, the inspiration behind Gullu, their experience on Shark Tank India and much more. Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadir currently is the Director of Growth at an integrated marketing agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing. www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/ Peter is a podcaster producer. He has a decade experience in marketing working with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi

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