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Two's company and three's, well, just odd. Meet Dr. Sheesh, Sid, and The Guest. Our heroes are questers – they journey far and wide to discover assholes, take apart education, uncover secrets of the paranormal, and of course, prepare for the end of the wo


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    A Brew Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2022 31:20


    Beer is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages in the world and with good reason. Whether you're a casual beer drinker or enthusiastic homebrewer, there is something for everyone in the brewing process. Today we have with us a very special guest Mr Phani Reddy, he graduated from computer science engineering back in 2004 and went on to do his master's in Australia and that's where he found his calling in brewing beers. Tune in as we get to know more about him and his passion for brewing. Learn about hops, malts and a variety of different styles of beer here today! Youtube: https://youtu.be/IHwo7VYTldc Other Podcast Platforms: https://bit.ly/34DwE5U -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Show Credits: Hosts - Dr. Ashish Philip Zachariah & Siddhartha Unni Promo Voice-Over Artist - Ameera D'Costa Promo Editor: Elavenil M Editor : Mr. Ramanujam of MusicCloud Studios Photo by Jon Parry on Unsplash --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theoddcouple9/message

    Future of Mobility

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2022 33:35


    We are in the middle of the biggest revolution in motoring since Henry Ford's first production line started turning back in 1913. Elon Musk changed the tide with his iconic Tesla urging other car manufactures to invest more into EV. The future of mobility is at a critical point of inflection. Every time oil prices spike or climate change is debated and discussed, Electric Vehicles (EVs) are inevitably mentioned as a part of the solution. Today on The Odd Couple Podcast, we are honored to have Mr. Randheer Singh, Director Electric Mobility at Niti Ayog, the apex public policy think tank of the Government of India. Mr. Randheer is a leading member of e-mobility at NITI Aayog including Advanced Chemical Cell Program. He is also part of BIS Standards review committee for EV infrastructure. He is also leading the Shoonya campaign and State EV Policy program steered by NITI Ayog in addition to several other projects. He has worked in corporate sector for more than 13+ years. He is B.tech from NIT and an MBA from IIM Calcutta. Youtube: https://youtu.be/-GoRyrxQTVU Other Podcast Platforms: https://bit.ly/34DwE5U -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Show Credits: Hosts - Dr. Ashish Philip Zachariah & Siddhartha Unni Promo Voice-Over Artist - Ameera D'Costa Promo Editor: Elavenil M Editor : Mr. Ramanujam of MusicCloud Studios Photo by Michael Marais on Unsplash --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theoddcouple9/message

    World War III

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2022 37:11


    World War III It's been two weeks since Russian forces invaded Ukraine — and the consequences keep piling up, both in the region and across the world. What will happen if China attacks India or decides to enter Taiwan? The rapidly unfolding situation has prompted some common questions: Will it ultimately lead to World War III? And, relatedly, how might it all end? Join us this week as we pick the brains of a veteran soldier Brigadier (Retd.) Mohan Kunnath on the dynamics of current situation and the ripple effect that it will have across the globe & if it will lead to a World War. Other Platforms: https://linktr.ee/theoddcouplepodcast -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Show Credits: Hosts - Dr. Ashish Philip Zachariah & Siddhartha Unni Promo Voice-Over Artist - Ameera D'Costa Promo Editor: Elavenil M Editor : Mr. Ramanujam of MusicCloud Studios Photo by Scott Rodgerson on Unsplash -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out our New Show: Beyond The Diagnosis @ https://linktr.ee/btdpodcasts This podcast is for anyone who wants to go Beyond The Diagnosis and see things as they are versus what we've been told. Join Dr. Ashish Philip Zachariah, an Orthopedic surgeon and Dr. Viroshini Hari Krishnan a health strategist as they navigate the frontiers of medical science while breaking the barriers between the patient and the medical fraternity.Is your diet killing you? Is stem cells the future? Am I just one medical bill away from bankruptcy? At the end of this journey, we hope to --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theoddcouple9/message

    Benefits of Yoga

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 31:08


    Yoga, an ancient practice and meditation, has become increasingly popular in today's busy society. For many people, yoga provides a retreat from their chaotic and busy lives. But how does a newbie start practicing Yoga? Which form of Yoga should we pursue? Is it religious? What are it's benefits? To know all this and more we chat with Nitya Neelakantan a certified Yoga Teacher. Other Platforms: https://linktr.ee/theoddcouplepodcast -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nitya can be reached through Read her blogs on yoga and life on: http://nityayoganushasanam.Wordpress.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/nityaneel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nityayoganushasanam/ Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/Nitya-Yoga-Anushasanam-109913710705125/?ref=bookmarks -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Show Credits: Hosts - Dr. Ashish Philip Zachariah & Siddhartha Unni Promo Voice-Over Artist - Ameera D'Costa Promo Editor: Elavenil M -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out our New Show: Beyond The Diagnosis @ https://linktr.ee/btdpodcasts This podcast is for anyone who wants to go Beyond The Diagnosis and see things as they are versus what we've been told. Join Dr. Ashish Philip Zachariah, an Orthopedic surgeon and Dr. Viroshini Hari Krishnan a health strategist as they navigate the frontiers of medical science while breaking the barriers between the patient and the medical fraternity. Is your diet killing you? Is stem cells the future? Am I just one medical bill away from bankruptcy? At the end of this journey, we hope to answer the above and then some while leaving you either glad, illuminated or bewildered, we truly are hoping for the first two. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theoddcouple9/message

    Parental Alienation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 44:00


    Parental Alienation With divorce rates going the roof and with one of the parent getting custody of the children, the other parent is often forgotten to fight a lonely battle to spend time with his/her kids. While it's hard on the estranged parent, it's even harder on the kids who are forced to live through this experience. Join us as we chat with Gazal Raina, the founder of Milaap - a support group for non-custodial families which aims to provide a safe space for all such individuals to connect, heal and support others. The group aims to create awareness on co-parenting as a positive tool for a child's welfare. Other Platforms: https://linktr.ee/theoddcouplepodcast -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These are Milaap's Social Media handles. Email: reachmilaap@gmail.com Instagram @milaap4coparenting Twitter @milaap19 FB Pvt group for members https://m.facebook.com/groups/milaapsupports/ FB Fan Page https://www.facebook.com/support.milaap/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/milaap4coparenting -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Show Credits: Hosts - Dr. Ashish Philip Zachariah & Siddhartha Unni Promo Voice-Over Artist - Ameera D'Costa Promo Editor: Elavenil M Photo by https://www.pexels.com/@burakkostak -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out our New Show: Beyond The Diagnosis @ https://linktr.ee/btdpodcasts This podcast is for anyone who wants to go Beyond The Diagnosis and see things as they are versus what we've been told. Join Dr. Ashish Philip Zachariah, an Orthopedic surgeon and Dr. Viroshini Hari Krishnan a health strategist as they navigate the frontiers of medical science while breaking the barriers between the patient and the medical fraternity.Is your diet killing you? Is stem cells the future? Am I just one medical bill away from bankruptcy? At the end of this journey, we hope to answer the above and then some while leaving you either glad, illuminated or bewildered, we truly are hoping for the first two. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theoddcouple9/message

    Are You A Loser?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022 39:19


    Are You A Loser? Do you feel like a loser or a failure? Was it depressing to see your peers' Instagram posts and wonder why your life sucks? Am I on the right path? Is something wrong with me? We all have asked these questions and been on that same boat. Join us as Dr Sangita Santosham helps us understand the reality of why we feel like this and how we can steer towards brighter shores. TUNE IN NOW! Don't be a Loser! Other Platforms: https://linktr.ee/theoddcouplepodcast Contact information of Dr Sangita Santosham Instagram: @sangitasantosham Show Credits: Hosts - Dr. Ashish Philip Zachariah & Siddhartha Unni Promo Voice-Over Artist - Ameera D'Costa Promo Editor: Elavenil M Check out our New Show: Beyond The Diagnosis @ https://linktr.ee/btdpodcasts This podcast is for anyone who wants to go Beyond The Diagnosis and see things as they are versus what we've been told. Join Dr. Ashish Philip Zachariah, an Orthopedic surgeon and Dr. Viroshini Hari Krishnan a health strategist as they navigate the frontiers of medical science while breaking the barriers between the patient and the medical fraternity.Is your diet killing you? Is stem cells the future? Am I just one medical bill away from bankruptcy? At the end of this journey, we hope to answer the above and then some while leaving you either glad, illuminated or bewildered, we truly are hoping for the first two. Photo by Liam Nguyen on Unsplash --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theoddcouple9/message

    Money Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2021 42:50


    Have you ever been awake at 3:00 a.m. wondering how you were going to afford something you needed? If money was really tight, you might be wondering how you're going to pay the rent next week? Later in life, the money thoughts that keep you up at night might centre around paying for your kids to go to college or having enough money to retire. To put your mind at ease and let you have a good night's sleep, we have Ms. Mamtha Rao, our trusted financial advisor who will help us navigate this labyrinth called Financial Planning. Other Platforms: https://linktr.ee/theoddcouplepodcast Contact information of Ms Mamtha Rao Email id: rao.mamatha1@gmail.com Mob no: 9900353068 Show Credits: Hosts - Dr. Ashish Philip Zachariah & Siddhartha Unni Promo Voice-Over Artist - Ameera D'Costa Promo Editor: Elavenil M Photo by Visual Stories || Micheile on Unsplash --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theoddcouple9/message

    The Great Trigonometrical Survey

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2021 52:30


    In 1802, the ambitious project christened as The Great Trigonometrical Survey was started by Lt.Col. William Lambton to map the Indian Subcontinent. It took over 130 years to completely map it to inch perfection and even the height of Mt. Everest was calculated way before Edmund Hillary summited it in 1953. To tell us more about this fascinating survey we have with us Mr Udaya Kumar, a passionate Bengalurian & citizen historian-conservationist. He loves to research lesser-known aspects of the city's history. Other Platforms: https://linktr.ee/theoddcouplepodcast External Links & Contact of Mr Udaya Kumar Slide-show - https://rhz66.app.goo.gl/aAUSBgE67FvbUeFy6 Twitter: https://twitter.com/pluday Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pluday Email id: udayakumar.pl@gmail.com Show Credits: Hosts - Dr. Ashish Philip Zachariah & Siddhartha Unni Promo Voice-Over Artist - Ameera D'Costa Promo Editor: Elavenil M Photo by Monstera from Pexels --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theoddcouple9/message

    Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2021 42:01


    What exactly is Mental Health? Why is it so important? Why is there a Taboo to seek help from a professional? To guide us through this maze we have Dr. Vinayak Vijayakumar who completed his MBBS & DPM from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, and who went on to specialize in Addiction from King's College London. He is a highly respected & widely published Psychiatrist who was the recipient of the International Scholars in Addiction Studies Award in 2016. Show Credits: Hosts - Dr. Ashish Philip Zachariah & Siddhartha Unni Promo Voice-Over Artist - Ameera D'Costa Promo Editor: Elavenil M Photo by Jeremy Thomas on Unsplash --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theoddcouple9/message

    Our Sustainable Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 46:05


    What can we do to build a more sustainable world? To answer that and to understand this world of sustainability we have Ramnath Vaidyanathan, Ram heads environmental sustainability for Godrej Industries & Associate Companies and is responsible for driving the Group's green strategy. He has 12 years of experience in the sustainability sector, across a wide range of roles from regulatory/policy, to process engineering, operations, strategy advisory, business development, business strategy, and product development and management. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramvaidyanathan/ https://linktr.ee/theoddcouplepodcast Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash Show Credits: Hosts - Dr. Ashish Philip Zachariah & Siddhartha Unni Promo Voice-Over Artist - Ameera D'Costa Promo Editor: Elavenil M --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theoddcouple9/message

    The Third Wave

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2021 48:06


    Today with us we have Dr Sujatha Thyagarajan, the lead PICU consultant at Aster RV hospital, JP Nagar. In this episode we will explore what to expect in the coming Third Wave of this pandemic, how is it going to affect children, what symptoms to watch out for and how equipped are we as a country to combat this wave. Tune in right now and don't miss this episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theoddcouple9/message

    Bitcoin 101 ft. Pareen Lathia - WazirX

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2021 36:12


    For the last few years and especially over the last few months the biggest buzzword apart from this Pandemic has been Crypto-currency! Bitcoin! DogeCoin! Blockchain! Etc. But what are they actually? To help us layman make sense of these buzzwords and delve into the world of Cryptocurrency & Investing we have Mr Pareen Lathia. Pareen is the AVP-Marketing at WazirX, India's largest crypto exchange. He has been a trader and a writer in the crypto space, having written on publications like The Economic Times and Coincrunch. He invests in crypto startups. He has been an entrepreneur in the software and hospitality sectors earlier. For investing in Bitcoin on WazirX click here - https://wazirx.com/invite/zba2qwwb Reach out to us at : www.theoddcouple.in Pareen's Twitter: https://twitter.com/PareenL Pareen's LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/pareen/?originalSubdomain=in Photo by Dmitry Demidko on Unsplash --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theoddcouple9/message

    POSH – Prevention of Sexual Harassment ft. Shibi Ravichandran

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 49:14


    Join us this week as we talk to Shibi (Shivakami) Ravichandran is a Chennai-based lawyer, POSH practitioner and Diversity, Equality and Inclusion expert. A keen advocate of equality at the workplace, she is passionate about adding value to and transforming workplace(s) in India. The issue of sexual harassment is insidious and pervasive and is very much present even in the 'New Normal' and in the current Work from Home situation necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Ms. Shivakami Ravichandran is reachable at Instagram - @shibikumaramangalam , @upturnlearningcommunity Email: r.shibi@gmail.com Follow us on www.theoddcouple.in Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/theoddcouplepodcast9 Twitter : https://twitter.com/TheOddCouple9 @Drsheesh30 @guffawer YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTQ3VnSM_cPIMKvE2uOjIg we'd love to hear from you all! Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theoddcouple9/message

    A Musical Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 48:48


    Meet Mr. Prashant Pillai, a writer, podcaster, teacher, mentor to creators and most importantly an acclaimed Music Director. As a music composer, his music has appeared in award-winning films like Jallikattu, Shaitan, Mukkabaaz. He frequently collaborates with filmmakers and friends like Lijo Jose Pellissery, Bejoy Nambiar amongst others. Some of the films mentioned have been screened in film festivals around the world & Jallikattu was considered for an Academy Award too. So join us as we discover Prashant's Musical journey in this episode. YouTube: https://youtu.be/8S3MVyAwzcI Website: www.theoddcouple.in Prashant's Website: https://prashantpillai.com/ Photo by Geran de Klerk on Unsplash Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/theoddcouplepodcast9 Twitter : https://twitter.com/TheOddCouple9 @Drsheesh30 @guffawer YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTQ3VnSM_cPIMKvE2uOjIg we'd love to hear from you all! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theoddcouple9/message

    Thomas Hurst - War Photojournalist

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 77:40


    Join us this week as we talk to the eminent War Photojournalist Thomas James Hurst. He first picked up a camera, an old Nikormat, at the age of 21 when he went to Bosnia in 1992. After returning to Bosnia a second time in 1993, he decided to study photojournalism at San Francisco State University. During winter and summer breaks, he travelled to Haiti, Afghanistan and Rwanda and also interned at daily newspapers. His work has appeared in such publications as Time magazine, The New York Times and The Boston Globe. Thomas spent a month in Iraq in 2004 and in 2005 covered the devastating earthquake in a region of Pakistan, earning him the Photograph of the Year award by Editor and Publisher magazine. His work has been honoured several times by World Press Photo, The Associated Press, the Society of Professional Journalists, and he was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for his contribution to The Seattle Times staff's coverage of the WTO riots in 1999. All Photographs ©Thomas James Hurst https://thomashurst.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theoddcouple9/message

    Into The Wild

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 53:55


    Into The Wild Meet Mr Vivek Menon a wildlife conservationist, environmental commentator, author and photographer with a passion for elephants. He has been a part of the founding of five environmental & nature conservation organizations in India and plays a pivotal role in advising the government on natural heritage conservation as a part of several committees including the Project Elephant Steering Committee and National Wildlife Action Plan Committee. Join us as we go into the wild discussing various issues affecting our wildlife & understanding this vast heritage that we should treasure. Please Donate towards Wildlife Conservation: https://donation.wti.org.in/ or visit www.theoddcouple.in Photo by Geran de Klerk on Unsplash Follow us on www.theoddcouple.in Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/theoddcouplepodcast9 Twitter : @TheOddCouple9 @Drsheesh30 @guffawer YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTQ3VnSM_cPIMKvE2uOjIg we'd love to hear from you all! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theoddcouple9/message

    Suez Canal Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 42:36


    Suez Canal Crisis With the Suez Canal coming to a standstill due to the running aground of the Super Container ship Ever Given and with $10 Billion worth of goods on the line daily, we had to find out more. What will be the ripple effect of the temporary shutdown of the Suez for the whole world, how did it happen? All this and more as we chat with Siddharth Sathiaseelan, a veteran sailor who has traversed this very canal many a time during his years sailing similar container ships. Tune in! Artificial intelligence Photo by Cameron Venti on Unsplash Follow us on www.theoddcouple.in Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/theoddcouplepodcast9 Twitter : @TheOddCouple9 @Drsheesh30 @guffawer YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTQ3VnSM_cPIMKvE2uOjIg we'd love to hear from you all! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theoddcouple9/message

    Artificial Intelligence

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 38:54


    The simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think like humans and mimic their actions has long been a dream of mankind or will these machines go beyond just being capable of Problem-solving and doing mundane tasks. Elon musk thinks the latter is not too far and could end with AI domination. Join us as we get to know more about the future of Robots and AI with Kashyap Chandrashekar Head of Advanced Robotics at Dyson https://www.linkedin.com/in/kashyap-chandrasekar-8775054/ Follow us on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/theoddcouple9 Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/theoddcouplepodcast9 Twitter : @TheOddCouple9 @Drsheesh30 @guffawer YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTQ3VnSM_cPIMKvE2uOjIg we'd love to hear from you all! https://www.freepik.com/vectors/background Background vector created by starline - www.freepik.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theoddcouple9/message

    Travelin' Light

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 52:19


    With the world slowly waking up from the pandemic, the wanderlust within us has been rekindled. Join us as we pick the mind of Supriya Sehgal, a renowned Lonely Planet Travel Author, to uncover the lesser-known hideaways & hot spots on this special episode with your hosts Sid and Dr Sheesh. Follow our guest Supriya on https://twitter.com/supsonthemove https://www.instagram.com/supriyasehgal/ http://www.supriyasehgal.com/ Follow us on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/theoddcouplepodcast9 Twitter : @TheOddCouple9 @Drsheesh30 @guffawer YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTQ3VnSM_cPIMKvE2uOjIg we'd love to hear from you all! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theoddcouple9/message

    Lights! Camera! Action!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 41:32


    Meet Ashwin Gangaraju, the protégé of legendary director SS Rajamouli of Bahubali fame. He takes us on his journey of finally bringing his directorial debut ‘Aakashavaani' to life on the Big screen & also gives us a sneak peek of what goes on behind the scenes. Follow us on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/theoddcouplepodcast9 Twitter : @TheOddCouple9 @Drsheesh30 @guffawer YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTQ3VnSM_cPIMKvE2uOjIg we'd love to hear from you all! Photo by Denise Jans on Unsplash Editing by Elavenil VO Artist for Promo - Ameera D'costa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theoddcouple9/message

    Rethink Rewire Rewrite

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 41:39


    Daughter, wife, entrepreneur, meet Archita Chandra who at an early age understood the need for economic freedom and its importance as a woman. Join The Odd Couple as we dwell into her life trying to understand her struggles, stigmas, sheer grit and tenacity all while trying to empower other woman through her e-commerce platform www.shreenaari.com #WomenEmpowerment #Feminism #WomenRights Follow us on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/theoddcouplepodcast9 Twitter : @TheOddCouple9 @Drsheesh30 @guffawer @amadhusudan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theoddcouple9/ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTQ3VnSM_cPIMKvE2uOjIg we'd love to hear from you all! Photo by Markus Winkler on Unsplash --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theoddcouple9/message

    Vaccine : The Truth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 35:34


    To vaccinate or not, that is the question. The Vaccine is here and is not without it's controversies. Join us as we shed light on the Rollout, complications and it's implications with our special guest Dr Chinna Durai - Head of Critical & COVID Care at Aster Hospitals. Let us together make headway through all this noise. Follow us on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/theoddcouplepodcast9 Twitter : @TheOddCouple9 @Drsheesh30 @guffawer @amadhusudan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theoddcouple9/ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTQ3VnSM_cPIMKvE2uOjIg we'd love to hear from you all! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theoddcouple9/message

    I can, You can, Vegan.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 37:45


    Guest Alert! Meet Rudra. Lawyer, volunteer of the Blue Cross of India for 3+ decades, published poet and songwriter and author of The Onus of Karma and Brahma Towers. His third novel, Pondicherry Lodge, is due out soon. Rudy is also a Vegan for the past 10 years. So what is Veganism? Fad diet or healthier lifestyle? Ecologically great but nutritionally not? How free exactly is cruelty-free? Join Dr. Sheesh, Sid and Arjun as they ask Rudy to shed some light on the subject. FunFact: If we all went vegan, the world's food-related emissions would drop 70% by 2050. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theoddcouple9/message

    The Year That Wasn't

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2020 27:52


    Guest Alert! Dr Sheesh, Sid and Arjun are joined by their friend Sangeetha for this final episode of the year. Together they try to make sense of what exactly happened in their lives this year. Well, they tried. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theoddcouple9/message

    Do Aliens Exist?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2020 23:55


    This week Dr. Sheesh, Sid and Arjun stumble upon the wreckage of a crashed alien ship!!! The Alien pilot is shaken but otherwise unharmed. Soon they find themselves being hunted by government agencies from a dozen countries. They have to somehow get the alien to the summit of Mt. Everest where he can signal his people for extraction but they are being hunted by lethal assassins who will stop at nothing to...Nah!! We're just talking about everybody's favourite subject Aliens! Enjoy! #Aliens #UFO #ET #Life #Universe #DonaldTrump #Area51 #FermisParadox Follow us on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/theoddcouplepodcast9 Twitter at @TheOddCouple9 @Drsheesh30 @guffawer @amadhusudan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theoddcouple9/ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTQ3VnSM_cPIMKvE2uOjIg We'd love to hear from you all! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theoddcouple9/message

    A Perfect World

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 24:07


    A Perfect World As Lockdown eases across India, the discussion turns to how things were during the initial days of the Lockdown. There was a mood of the pandemic ushering in a new beginning as the air over cities cleared, people evaluated their old life choices and communities seemed to be getting closer. We were all in this together and after this passed there was to be a Brave New World. Hah! Yeah Right! Fat Chance! Followed by Facepalm! Dr. Sheesh, Sid and Arjun wonder why we humans aren't destined for Utopia. Follow us on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/theoddcouplepodcast9 Twitter at @TheOddCouple9 @Drsheesh30 @guffawer @amadhusudan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theoddcouple9/ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTQ3VnSM_cPIMKvE2uOjIg --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theoddcouple9/message

    Karma.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 23:01


    What goes around comes around. You reap what you sow. It's destiny or it's fate and in our part of the world, it's Karma. Dr. Sheesh, Sid and Arjun try to make sense of why the concept of Karma forms such a strong part of most human belief systems, from everyday deeds to cosmic scale checks and balances. Check us out on Adori Labs! Top 150 podcasts!! https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/the-odd-couple-podcast?cid=EBz4p8nRWdiQ9tT6 Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/adori-interactive-podcasts/id1161779873 Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adorilabs.adori&hl=en_IN&gl=US Follow us on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/theoddcouplepodcast9 Twitter at @TheOddCouple9 @Drsheesh30 @guffawer @amadhusudan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theoddcouple9/ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTQ3VnSM_cPIMKvE2uOjIg We'd love to hear from you all! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theoddcouple9/message

    Work is Worship?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2020 28:25


    This week Dr.Sheesh, Sid and Arjun discuss Work. Our 9 to 5. Everyone has different attitudes and approaches to their daily grind. How many of us just see it as a means to an end, how many of us are in our dream job or ended up doing what we do as a twist of fate? Along the way, realisations also happen. Follow us on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/theoddcouplepodcast9 Twitter at @TheOddCouple9 @Drsheesh30 @guffawer @amadhusudan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theoddcouple9/ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTQ3VnSM_cPIMKvE2uOjIg We'd love to hear from you all! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theoddcouple9/message

    Big Bully

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2020 23:36


    Big Bully The Big Bully has graduated, no longer just an individual you could put a face to against the backdrop of School. The Bully is now composed of thousands of faceless people sitting in the comfortable anonymity of their own homes trolling hapless innocents on the internet. During the discussion, Dr. Sheesh, Arjun and Sid also ask if there's a bit of a bully in each one of us? Follow us on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/theoddcouplepodcast9 Twitter at @TheOddCouple9 @Drsheesh30 @guffawer @amadhusudan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theoddcouple9/ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTQ3VnSM_cPIMKvE2uOjIg We'd love to hear from you all! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theoddcouple9/message

    Sweet Dreams...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020 31:59


    Everyone has a take on Dreams and everyone has a different experience of them as well. Whatever dreams may mean, they are a fascinating and so far unexplained part of our daily lives. Join Dr. Sheesh, Sid and Arjun as they dream a little dream. Follow us on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/theoddcouplepodcast9 Twitter at @TheOddCouple9 @Drsheesh30 @guffawer @amadhusudan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theoddcouple9/ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTQ3VnSM_cPIMKvE2uOjIg We'd love to hear from you all! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theoddcouple9/message

    Are You An I.D.I.O.T?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2020 31:12


    Arjun thinks he might be dying and Dr. Sheesh kindly reassures him by calling him an idiot. Turns out Arjun is not the only one who thinks is dying, Sid sometimes thinks he is too, which makes him an idiot too. Listen as the two idiots and a doctor try to gain some clarity amid the confusion. https://anchor.fm/theoddcouple9/episodes/The-Dirty-Picture-el82u7 Follow us on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/theoddcouplepodcast9 Twitter at @TheOddCouple9 @Drsheesh30 @guffawer @amadhusudan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theoddcouple9/ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTQ3VnSM_cPIMKvE2uOjIg We'd love to hear from you all! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theoddcouple9/message

    Traditionally Yours

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 26:16


    From Crushing a lime to Sunday Treats, Ragging to Honour killings. We take a look at traditions; The Mundane, the Quirky, the Religious, the Scientific and the downright horrifying. Dr. Sheesh, Sid and Arjun go down the road to traditions past and possible futures. Please wash your hands and feet before listening. Follow us on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/theoddcouplepodcast9 Twitter : @TheOddCouple9 @Drsheesh30 @guffawer @amadhusudan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theoddcouple9/ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTQ3VnSM_cPIMKvE2uOjIg we'd love to hear from you all! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theoddcouple9/message

    The Dirty Picture

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020 28:37


    A journey into our innate Indian reluctance to discuss anything "Sex". Dr. Sheesh, Sid and Arjun have a meaningful discussion on the topic, including why on earth did our movies think that two flowers kissing was a good analogy? Follow us on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/theoddcouplepodcast9 Twitter : @TheOddCouple9 @Drsheesh30 @guffawer @amadhusudan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theoddcouple9/ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTQ3VnSM_cPIMKvE2uOjIg we'd love to hear from you all! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theoddcouple9/message

    Mind Your Language

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2020 25:17


    Is there a need for a national language? We've danced this dance time and again for almost a century without coming to a resolution. Will there be something more definitive this time around? And what would the implications be today? Sid, Dr.Sheesh and Arjun do some jaankari because they feel there might be something black in the pulses. Follow us on Twitter at @TheOddCouple9 @Drsheesh30 @guffawer @amadhusudan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theoddcouple9/ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTQ3VnSM_cPIMKvE2uOjIg we'd love to hear from you all! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theoddcouple9/message

    Are You Beautiful?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 26:45


    Episode 08 - Are You Beautiful? Is yours a face that launched a thousand ships, or a face only a mother could love? It's a common conception that beautiful people have it easier in the world. They get better jobs and better opportunities. Even people with talent and skill seem to do better if they're beautiful. Is this an ugly truth? Join Dr. Sheesh, Sid and Arjun for a look into the mirror. Follow us on Twitter at @TheOddCouple9 @Drsheesh30 @guffawer @amadhusudan ;  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theoddcouple9/ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTQ3VnSM_cPIMKvE2uOjIg we'd love to hear from you all! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theoddcouple9/message

    Who's Your Daddy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 22:31


    Nepotism has been around for thousands of years, probably more judging by all those godly brats in mythology running around wreaking havoc in Daddy's name. Despite all our evolved attempts to attain a meritocracy, is Nepotism still rearing its ugly head? Is it even an ugly head? Are there other ways to get ahead? As Dr. Sheesh, Sid and Arjun dig deep, things come to a head. nepotism /ˈnɛpətɪz(ə)m/ noun : The practice among those with power or influence of favouring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs. Follow us on Twitter at @TheOddCouple9 @Drsheesh30 @guffawer @amadhusudan ; we'd love to hear from you all! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theoddcouple9/ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTQ3VnSM_cPIMKvE2uOjIg --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theoddcouple9/message

    Mercy Please!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2020 26:54


    eu·tha·na·sia | ˌyü-thə-ˈnā-zh(ē-)ə : the act or practise of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy. Derived from the Greek "Eu" (Good) and "Thanatos" (Death). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theoddcouple9/message

    I See Dead People!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 21:01


    Things that go bump in the night. We've all heard our share of true ghost stories. But is the cold light of science casting a shadow on what most of us would love to believe? Join Dr. Sheesh, Sid and Arjun as they attempt to pull back the veil on all things eerie. Give us a holler on twitter at @TheOddCouple9 @Drsheesh30@guffawer @amadhusudan ; we'd love to hear from you all! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theoddcouple9/message

    Utterly Butterly Lies!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 33:54


    Dr. Sheesh orders a burger and gets ripped off in an incident involving a cheese slice. This affects him badly and things must be set right. The trio set out to see if this is a symptom of a deeper problem in the advertising industry. While the cheese slice remains an unsolved mystery, marketing insights abound. Give us a holler on twitter at @TheOddCouple9 @Drsheesh30 @guffawer @amadhusudan ; we'd love to hear from you all! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theoddcouple9/message

    2 Mins to Midnight!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 31:25


    The End is Near. Correction, the End is Here. Not all of us can hideout like the top 1% in their super luxury bunkers. What can ordinary joes like us do? Arm yourself, pack your grab bag, and tune in to find out. Give us a holler on twitter at @TheOddCouple9 @Drsheesh30 @guffawer @amadhusudan ; we'd love to hear from you all! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theoddcouple9/message

    An Educated Guess....

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 38:57


    Dr. Sheesh has studied Medicine and is now a Doctor. But Arjun is not an Economist and Sid is not an Engineer. Why is our education system still churning out millions of graduates for roles where there is no demand? Doctor, NotEconomist, and NotEngineer investigate. Give us a holler on twitter at @TheOddCouple9 @Drsheesh30 @guffawer @amadhusudan ; we'd love to hear from you all! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theoddcouple9/message

    Are You An Asshole?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 14:42


    Arjun asks Sid if he's an asshole. Dr. Sheesh takes it a step further and asks what is an asshole. They realise no one knows what an asshole is and decide to (ahem) probe further. From world leaders to Sid's neighbour, is there such a thing as the quintessential asshole? Give us a holler on twitter at @TheOddCouple9 @Drsheesh30 @guffawer @amadhusudan ; we'd love to hear from you all! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theoddcouple9/message

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