The Two Bros' Podcast
By Arjun and Abhinav
Having grown up in the ‘emerging’ economy and with jobs that are poles apart, the Two Bros dissect things to make sense in a normal layperson-think kinda way.
The Two Bros' PodcastMar 28, 2024
114. Cargo Ship Collision In Baltimore
It’s all over the news today and you’ve probably heard about the cargo ship that collided with a bridge in Baltimore leading to its collapse and the loss of 6 lives. But what really happened? What went wrong? What were the sequence of events leading to the collision? While I don’t have all the answers, I have a theory about what happened based on the video doing the rounds on the internet. I may be wrong but I did spend a significant amount of time on cargo ships so I do know a thing or two...this is at best an educated guess.
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113. New Year’s Resolutions : Spending less
Let’s be honest, this is something we all struggle with and it is one of the most popular resolutions that people have and possibly one they fail the most at. In this episode I talk about some of the techniques I use to cut down on expenses and manage a budget. Now you don’t have to go entirely off the grid to save money. There are ways to do that and still have a good lifestyle too. Tune in to find out more...
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112. New Year’s Resolutions : Reducing Screen time
Something we all probably thought we would do this year, but how has it gone so far? Probably not well, because guess what : we’re all addicted to it. What started off as a good idea has now become a major source of anxiety and stress. But must we submit to our pixellated overlords or do we have some means to fight back? In this episode, I cover some of the tricks I use to keep my screen time in check and what I do to make it more productive.
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111. New Year’s Resolutions : Reading
We’re back with a new series and this time we’re talking about New Year’s Resolutions. In this episode we cover reading and how to keep this resolution going deep into the year. I cover some of my techniques that keep me going and the importance of having a routine when it comes to developing habits and keeping them going.
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110. Mastering Solitude - Part 4
The question arises that if happiness is just a chemical cocktail and our need for socialising is just an old hangover from our hunter-gatherer days and we don’t need to do that anymore, what do we do with our lives? Short answer : Anything you want.
In this episode, I talk about some of the things I do to be productive and invest in myself. I bring up real life anecdotes and examples in addition to some lessons learnt from the books I’ve read recently. I strongly urge you to give this one a listen.
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109. Mastering Solitude - Part 3
In this episode we focus more on ourselves. What are we and if we were to explain ourselves to someone, how would we do it? I talk about my understanding of why we feel the need to be around other people and how the absence of that leads to the feeling of loneliness. I’m no expert, but this is knowledge I have accumulated from books, podcasts and youtube videos of experts in the field.
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108. Mastering Solitude - Part 2
Continuing with the series, in this episode, I talk about why we chase happiness and the company of others. I talk about how chasing happiness can become an addiction and the benefits of sitting with your thoughts and analysing why you do certain things and why you think a certain way.
Again, I don’t claim to be an expert but these are the things I’ve learnt and these work for me.
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107. Mastering Solitude - Part 1
In this episode, I talk about some of the lessons I’ve learnt in life that help me deal with loneliness and solitude. While I don’t claim to be an expert in this topic, this is something that has worked for me and I use it every day to navigate life. Studies have shown that the number of people who feel lonely is rising at a very high rate and we’ve been termed as the “Loneliest Generation”. These are just my thoughts on how I deal with this problem.
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106. What should Men AND Women do differently on dating apps (feat. Anamika Mahajan and Riya Brahmachari)
Dating eh? What a mess!
I don’t think anyone knows what to do about this anymore. Here is our attempt to speak our minds and try and understand the other side as well.
We cover everything from creepy men to boring women, from good dating profiles to bad dating etiquettes.
We also chip in with some personal dating anecdotes to laugh at the state of things at the moment.
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105. Midterm Madness (University of Michigan)
In this latest update, I talk about the midterm season here at the University of Michigan, especially in the department of Climate and Space engineering.
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104 : Documentary Review : Beckham (2023)
I’m a little late to the party but i finally binged all episodes of the Beckham documentary on Netflix. In this episode, I talk about my perspective as a football fan and my memories from that era. Surrounding all the noise, flashing lights and camera’s, was an under-appreciated football player who got way more criticism than he deserved. To hear more, tune in..
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103. One month-ish at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Yes, I know, I know! It’s been a while since the last episode but here it is!! A quick recap of what this past month has been about and everything that happened in between. About halfway done with the first semester and lots more to follow.
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102 : First week at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
I'm here and it's happening! The first week came and went in a flash and here i am to talk about the developments of the week and basically what I've been upto since I moved here. Everything from classes, social events, student organisations and the city of Ann Arbor itself. Tune in for more.
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101. Our relationship with "STUFF"
It is said that the average human household has about 250,000 items. We all find ourselves surrounded by stuff everywhere and somehow still look for more stuff to purchase. What is this need to have stuff around? And why is it so hard to let go? I attempt to answer these questions with anecdotes from my life and the lessons i am learning these days now that I have to sell or give away most of my stuff. What is our relationship with "stuff"? Why do we always want more? And at what cost to the planet? Join me in this quest to answer these questions.
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100. Spending a gap year in India (feat. Abhinav Sharma)
The two bros's are reunited for this landmark 100th episode! What a joy it was to not do all the talking for a change :P
In this episode we talk about the gap year I spent traveling across India indulging in various activities and some deeper insights. Big brother questions me regarding some of the moments that stood with me and what it would take for someone to embark on something similar. While some of the things are mentioned in the previous episodes, there is a fresh new perspective from a fresh set of eyes in this one.
We would like to thank you, dear listeners, for your continued support over the years and for being with us on this 100 episode journey. There will be a lot more to come, many more experiences and many more discoveries to be made.
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99. Applying to Universities in the USA
One of my recent endeavours was to apply to a university abroad in pursuit of my Master's degree in a course I was really interested in. It wasn't as straight forward as i would've liked and there are a ton of misleading blogs and youtube videos about the subject matter. While this episode may not cover everything, it surely covers my journey and the process it took to do so.
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98. How to be a drone operator in India
I see a lot of social media posts with some stunning drone shots but when I ask them if they have the right certification, they're clueless. That's what prompted me to make this episode. I recently completed the remote drone operators course from Drone Academy, Hyderabad and there's a lot to know before you fly a drone in India. I cover all these things, including a run up of existing drone laws and some good practices as drone operators. Tune in for this one stop for all your drone flying and certification queries.
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97. 2023....the year so far.
Join me on this recap of this wonderful year. What's in store for the rest of the year? Time will tell....
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96. Visiting Old Trafford and Manchester United
It finally happened! I visited the "Theatre of Dreams" which has been the number 1 item on my bucket list for several years now. And what a trip it was. Enjoyed every single minute I was there despite falling ill. In this episode, I talk about everything from the preparation to the tickets, Visa, flights and everything in between and of course the match itself.
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95. Getting Started With : Deep Sea Diving
94. 10 reasons why driving in India is dangerous.
It's been a long time coming. After years of near misses and road rage, I've compiled a list of reasons why driving in India is a dangerous endeavour. Everything from bad roads to stray cattle, tune in for more.
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93. Food for thought (feat. Shuchi Sethi)
Just how difficult is cooking? Do i really need a master's degree or a fully loaded kitchen to start cooking? In this episode, we discuss the fundamentals of food and cooking. We dig deep on food habits, lifestyles, westernisation of cuisines and the forgotten basics of the art of cooking. Join us for a delicious hour long session where we serve you a full course meal of information.
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92. First 2 weeks as a motorcycling enthusiast.
So you're planning to purchase a motorcycle? What can you expect? What is it really like and is it as dangerous as people say? Here is a review of what it is like on the roads on a motorcycle from a guy who's new to this world and has only driven cars before. Tune in for more.
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91. Movie review : Avatar 2 : The Way of Water (2022)
It's been one of the most anticipated movies of 2022 and it's finally here. This here is my review of Avatar 2 : The Way of Water. A lot of scenery and very little in terms of a storyline as far as I am concerned, but somehow it has made $850 million in 2 weeks.
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90. FIFA World Cup 2022 : Final : Argentina 7 - 5 France
What an epic game of football we witnessed tonight! Easily one of the best games of all time given the occasion and given what was at stake. Mbappe even after scoring 4 goals, fell short. The script was written for Lionel Messi as he lifts the trophy in his last world cup game for Argentina. Emi Martinez with yet another fantastic penalty shootout. What a game and what a tournament it has been. Tune in for all the views and live coverage as Messi lifts the cup.
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89. FIFA World Cup 2022 Semi Final 1 : Argentina 3-0 Croatia
Back with another episode to discuss the ongoing FIFA World Cup. The script was written by two players : Julian Alvarez and one Leo Messi. A comfortable win over an otherwise tenacious opponent. Messi's world cup dream lives on while Luka Modric sadly departs from what could be his last appearance in a World Cup. I discuss the game, all the goals and bring out some opinions about the next semi final with predictions from Apollo The Cat, who's been accurate so far. Will Morocco win the other semi-final? Stay tuned...
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88. FIFA World Cup 2022 Quarterfinals : Morocco vs Portugal and England vs France
More dreams ended, more records broken and more hysteria; match day 2 of the world cup quarterfinals delivered everything and then some. Ronaldo's world cup is over while Morocco become the first African team to enter the semi-finals of a World Cup. The script could've gone anywhere with France and England but it ends in despair for Harry Kane and Gareth Southgate.
Tune in for more insights and opinions about the two games held on the 10th of December.
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87. FIFA World Cup 2022 Quarter Finals : Croatia vs Brazil and Netherlands vs Argentina
What a World Cup we're having! Two penalty shootouts in the same day; there's only so much the human heart can take...have mercy!
I bring you a recap from last night's matches with some insights and opinions about what happened. Messi's world cup dream continues while Neymar has to leave teary eyed even after scoring a brilliant late goal against Croatia. Tune in for all the action and more.
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86. Learning French with Anamika Mahajan
What is it about the French language that is so alluring and enticing? And just how difficult is it to learn? Are apps like Duolingo sufficient to learn a language? What can i do after learning French? Find the answers to such questions and a lot more in this episode featuring my guest Anamika Mahajan. She is the founder of Zenith School of Foreign Languages and is a French Language expert.
She has a YouTube page where she uploads lessons and vlogs about French and it can be found here : https://www.youtube.com/@learnfrenchatzenith4742
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85. Preparing for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
In this episode, I give my account of the IELTS exam that I undertook earlier this year. We discuss formats and some strategies that can assist you to get a good band score. In addition, some things to be wary of before the exam and some other tips that can help you improve your english language skills.
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84. Getting LASIK in 2022.
Yes, that's correct, I am now sans spectacles though everyone says I looked better with them, much to my chagrin. In this episode, i talk about what its like to undergo laser eye surgery or LASIK. I feel like there's enough literature about what it is but I had no information going in about what i might experience. So this is my point of view of the whole ordeal.
A big big thanks to the doctors and staff at Shroff Eye Center in New Delhi. A very competent and pleasant bunch of people who made this experience less daunting for someone who was getting operated on for the first time ever.
For listeners in the future, use this as a time capsule. This was the technology available in the year 2022. Maybe nanobots correct vision in the future but this is what we worked with.
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83. Life at sea #2 : Final Week : Mixed emotions.
82. Life at sea #2 : Week 14 : Hurricanes and stooges.
81. Life at sea #2 : Week 13 : Mistakes and injuries 🤕
80. Life at sea #2 : Week 12 : 7500 miles later…
79. Life at sea #2 : Week 11 : Shipping’s bad reputation and more listener questions…
78. Life at sea #2 : Week 10 : Bad decisions at The Cape.
77. Life at sea #2 : Week 9 : Adios Africa.
76. Life at sea #2 : Week 8 : Good cop, bad cop.
75. Life at sea #2 : Week 7 : Black out and black money.
74. Life at sea #2 : Week 6 and the viability of sailing as a career.
73. Life at sea #2 : Week 5 and a suspected Covid outbreak 😷
72. Life at sea #2 : Week 3 and medical treatments available while sailing.
71. Life at sea #2 : Week 2 and the most common questions about working at sea.
70. Life at sea #2 : Week 1
69. Movie Review : Top Gun : Maverick (2022)
Yup, he's back! Its been the most anticipated movie of the year so far and boy did it deliver! Crazy action packed scenes and an endless ride into nostalgia. Epic. Just epic. Here is my review of the movie where i talk about what went well (everything!!), what went wrong (nothing!) and certain missed opportunities (yeah, I am bummed about that). Mind you, this episode is full of spoilers so listen at your own discretion.
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68. Movie Review : Morbius (2022)
The old world is back and i am back at the theatres! I wanted to see just how bad this movie was and it surprisingly wasn't. I feel that people have been rather harsh in criticising this movie and everyone told me not to watch it based entirely on reviews. It wasn't bad. Tune in to listen to my review of the latest movie by Marvel.
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67. My final assignment for Berklee (Music Theory and Composition 1)
Well its finally done! I have been pursuing a course in music theory and composition from Berklee Online and it has been an amazing learning experience. After 11 weeks, we were required to use everything we learnt to compose a score for the opening two minutes of the movie "Last time i saw Paris". While past assignments have been a lot easier to handle, this one has been the first proper test of knowledge and skill. Navigating through several constraints and figuring out the problems encountered on the way was not easy but now that I'm on the other side, I see the purpose of this assignment and i love the fact that they insist that you figure out the problem by yourself and we are here incase you need any help. So here is what i came up with and i do hope you like it.
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66. My first composition!
Greetings and salutations! It feels so good to be back. A lot has been going on but we are back. After spending weeks learning music online and figuring out what works and what doesn't, I finally had the courage to test out my skills. In this episode, you'll get a chance to hear my first composition. I will admit it isn't the best and it surely isn't professional quality but it is my first attempt nonetheless. Headphones are recommended.
I am hoping i stay motivated enough to make this a recurring segment. Maybe throw in some rap lyrics here and there.
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