but I'm not an expert

Are you actually doing what makes you happy? This week's special guest sure is! Welcome Naina Batra, an icon in the Bollywood dance and choreography space! This episode is full of the experiences and moments that led Naina to perform live around the world, create dance videos with millions of views, establish a following of millions of young dancers who want to do what makes them happy, and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy! We talk about the indescribable feeling of being on stage, her unique choreography style and "vision", and the importance of physiotherapy for dancers. Join us as we use our words to recreate the feeling of dance and talk about its impact on our lives!

Follow her online:

IG: @batra_naina

Youtube: Naina Batra

Website: https://nainabatra.ca/

F is friends who...start a podcast together! How do you spend time with your friends? Time and time again, it has been proven that connectivity to somehow who truly understands who you are, is one of the life's most amazing qualities. Going further, the friendships that we form contain the greatest memories that we can ever experience. In this weeks episode, we talk about all the ups and downs of friendship. From the importance of interpersonal bonds to how our friendships have evolved over the years to the pain of losing a friend. We all know, its just nice to have someone on your side! Join us as we try not to get too sentimental talking about respect, loyalty, trust, and love for and from our true friends.

Do you love that new car smell? We sure do, and so does our special guest, Manu Baria! In this weeks episode, we step into the fast lanes of Car Salespeople and Automotive Business Managers. We explore the cutthroat world of car dealerships as Manu takes us through his journey of becoming a Finance Manager at Fox Motors. He tells us all about the stigma around car salespeople, the reasons why Americans love TRUCKS, and the future of dealerships. In an industry that changes every single year, join us as we evaluate how companies must adapt in order to stay on top!

Find Manu online:

IG: @manubaria & @foxmotorsgroup

Clothes, hairstyles, footwear. All of these fashion components allow us to enjoy one thing; self expression. In this weeks episode, we take a look at the fashion industry and how its prominence has only grown due to influential hotspots like Paris, New York, and Hollywood. We talk about the importance of prominent fashion shows, celebrity influence on fashion trends, and fashion through the decades. We discuss current fashion trends and their lifespans as well as designers and how they have evolved their own styles. From brands such as Yeezy and Balenciaga to Nike and Adidas, we take a trip through our own fashion journeys and our styles. Join us as we analyze the journey of expressing our unique characters through the world of fashion.

This planet is special, we all know that. But are we really taking care of it? On this week's episode, we are joined in conversation by Monica McCall as we talk about climate change, recent developments in the atmosphere, and of course what we can do to help slow down the demise of Earth. Monica tells us all about her work at Sylvera and the carbon offset projects that they work on! With Monica's expertise on the topic, we discuss our thoughts on the recent environmental experiences we have all witnessed and how there are so many aspects built into the system that prevent tangible changes from taking place. Although it may seem like a massive problem to tackle, there are so many steps on an individual level you can take to make the future on Earth a better place. Come join us as we navigate our way through the ideas surrounding institutional and individual green change!

Check out Monica and her work online:

IG: @heymon720

Website: https://www.sylvera.com

Find out what your carbon footprint is at: https://www.terrapass.com/carbon-footprint-calculator

As creatives, we often question the fundamental nature of reality. Between space, matter, and time, how does ‘energy’ really work? And if anything can go wrong, will it? We explore the ideas behind metaphysics and how we, as humans, present and perceive ourselves in this reality. This episode take us throughout conversations about mind and matter and how we separate actuality from so called fate. On this episode, we have a special segment with Karan Singh, who adds to our conversation as we analyze how 'Chaos' manifests in our lives, the power of words, and speaking things into existence. If fortune does favor the bold, join us as we talk about why that just might be so!

In this week's episode, we talk about the language of the soul aka DANCE. We get to chat about something that brought us together and has been such a big part of our lives, diving into how influential our dance experience has been for us. We are joined in conversation by the very talented, Rajat ‘Rocky’ Batta, founder of RRB Dance company, as he takes us through his journey of how dance literally transformed his life. From his stories about his experience in international dance competition shows such as Just Dance and winning Dance India Dance to choreographing and performing with industry veterans, Rajat brings us into his world and shows us why dance is his life. Join us as we run through what its like to have a passion for dance!

Check out Rajat online:

IG: @rajat_rocky_batta and @rrbdancecompany

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VU3f6kOM_Gs (Rajat Rocky Batta)

FB: Rajat Batta

This week’s episode is hosted by our subconscious. Another stream of consciousness for ya. We start our discussion by talking about how powerful Apple is to the shows we're obsessed with right now to the realization of being a human being. We travel into our near death experiences, plane experiences, twilight zone nights, and the philosophy of Ego. It's truly what a normal everyday conversation with us is like. Enjoy the chaos!

If only you could smell the flavors of this week's episode. On today's episode, we get to chat with our guest, Varun Murali of VarunLivesFood, who can definitely handle the heat of the kitchen. Varun tells us about his experience while attending Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School, developing unique recipes, and staging incredible chefs. We dive into the idea of fusion culinary, the history of traditional dishes, and Varun's future in the world of food. The way Varun describes his passion for food and the culinary arts is a must-listen! 

Make sure to follow him in his culinary journey:

Website/Blog: varunlivesfood.com

Insta: @varunlivesfood

Youtube (latest video!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwvQZk4BrWI&t=1s 

For so many musicians, being signed to a big label is the dream…or is it? In this weeks episode, we take a dive into the dark side of the music industry as we discuss labels and the control they assert over the finances and actions of the artists they sign via convoluted contracts. We take a look at music industry kingpins such as Big Machine, Def Jam, and Columbia Records, as we investigate their relationships with the artists we know and love. We discuss the "art vs business" battles of artists such as Taylor Swift, Russ, Britney Spears, Frank Ocean, Kanye West, and more. Join us as we attempt to read between the lines of corporate greed while analyzing the losses and victories of some of our favorite idols!

We all love sports but to be a D1 Athlete is a whole different playing field. This week, we get a glimpse into the world of D1 athletics as our amazing guest, Simar Singh of UCLA Women's Golf tells us all about her golf journey and being a D1 student athlete. We get to understand her unique story on how she got to where she is as well as her perspective on being a female athlete in a sport that is so heavily male dominated. She tells us all about the tournament process, the reputation that student athletes have to maintain, and of course, her love for golf. Join us as jump into Simar's world and get inspired to practice our game more!

It has been quite an intense couple of weeks in the stock market recently so we are back with an episode trying to make sense of it all! We dive straight into talking about the hysteria surrounding GME, Reddit, and Robinhood and we get a chance to discuss the methods in which the people have chosen to take a stand against the BIG MAN. We also talk about the lessons we learned through the volatility of 2020 and what we see happening in the coming months. Whether you had no idea what was going during this viral GME sweep or if you just wanna hear us spill our feelings about the market, this is the episode for you!

On this week's episode, we jump into the world of MAKEUP. We are joined in conversation by the super talented, Jasmine Dosanjh of Artistry by Jasmine! We get to experience a bit of her world as she tells us about her journey to where she is within bridal hair & makeup and what inspires her most. As non-experts, we learn the intricacies of the industry and get her insight on where she sees the industry going in the near future. We get a chance to really understand how her expertise in both business and the art of makeup has grown since the beginning. Her style is unique and she has loads of experience, so if you're intrigued by MUAs or just love listening to more experts, come join us! Follow Jasmine on Instagram @ArtistrybyJasmine and/or check out her website at www.ArtistrybyJasmine.com (where you can also buy her lashes!) for more content from her!

Who are you really? This week we dive into the very thing that makes us unique, our personalities! Join us in this episode as we analyze personalities and how they are created, shaped, and molded as we progress into adulthood and the great beyond. We  recently took the Myers Briggs test and we discuss our results as we compare them to what we originally thought about ourselves! We talk about how personalities are a part of our souls, the process of understanding our inner-character, and why a personality is the most memorable trait of a human being. Join us as we talk about understanding oneself and what makes us who we are!

Welcome to Season 2! To celebrate the new year and new season, we are joined in conversation with an incredible guest, Martin Martinez! Martin approaches his 4th year in Hollywood as a FIlm/TV actor appearing on such hits as Mindy Kaling's Netflix Comedy 'Never Have I Ever' as Oliver Martinez, Showtime's Comedy-Drama 'Shameless' as Jamie, and on 2018 Full Length Feature Film 'Saving Flora' as Sebastian. We dive deep into discussions about his experience getting to LA, booking roles, and his most memorable moments in the intense world of Hollywood. As we all know, Covid-19 has had quite the impact on many industries so we also get an inside scoop on how Hollywood has been handling production and releases. Martin provides such a unique insight into the journey of an actor as we explore his story from Lincoln to LA. You can catch Martin in his upcoming roles in 'Never Have I Ever' Season 2, Big America, and the movie adaptation of Min Jin Lee's novel 'Pachinko'. Come listen as we chat with Martin and learn more about what it means to be a Hollywood actor!

Welcome back to a new year with BINAE! We cannot wait for you all to start listening to our new season starting January 19th! We've had the privilege to chat with some incredible guests this season and are looking forward to many more to come! So join us on the 19th!

WE MADE IT. Welcome to the end of this season but not really an end at all. This is just the beginning of our journey with BINAE! In this episode, we reflect on this crazy rollercoaster that 2020 has been and talk about all of the new lessons we've gathered. You will also hear the 2020 experience and reflection of all of our 7 guests this season! We all talk about how we took this year as an opportunity for growth in every sense of the word, experienced a great deal of clarity, and acknowledged/appreciated the privileges we live with. Hopefully this episode will resonate with you as this year has been wild for us all. Get ready for the new year with us, new year NEW SEASON!

We travel into the complex world of restaurants this week! Managing and owning a restaurant is a very unique experience and LUCKY FOR US we have a restaurateur in our midst, Sanjot Singh, owner of Mehfil Indian Restaurant in Roseville, CA! We get to pick his brain about the growth of the business since day 1, wild customer experiences, and of course the current/future state of restaurants. There's a special outlook you need to have to continuously run a successful business according to him, so if you're thinking about opening a restaurant, listen up! But also, if you've ever even just been to a restaurant, this is an episode for you!

Today's episode we jump into the intersection of music and dance with our guest, Mohit Kohli! We discuss our topic of DJing and mixing in the dance world, everything from the process of it to the execution. We get to travel through Mohit's DJ journey and talk about all things that make it super rewarding and also sometimes not so great. We talk about our individual experiences with different DAWs and how we all approach our own styles by incorporating music that has always been in our lives! So come join us as we listen to some mixes by the DJ himself!

On today's episode, we chat all about different diets! We get the chance to sit down with our 5th guest, Noor Chadha, and talk about our journeys with our own personal diets, from fully plant based to meat and dairy based. Each of us have very different stories so we get to dig deep as to why we have made certain decisions and/or what we plan to move towards in the future. We discuss the unique health benefits of plant based diets, both physically and mentally as well as economic implications of a multitude of diet types. From farm practices to environmental consequences of bulk production, we try to lay out the pros and cons of what we consume on a daily basis. Whether you're a straight up carnivore or a vegan, this episode is for you!! Come listen!

This week on BINAE, we talk about $$$$$$$! More specifically, billionaires. Who are they, why are they, and what are they. We talk about the tech billionaires to the entertainment billionaires and their stories. We also dive deeper into their motivations and our theories on their intentions behind certain projects. We discuss how it must be to grow up in a billionaire family or grow into a billionaire family. Listen to us as we go on the rollercoaster that is understanding the ultra rich! EDIT: Since we recorded, Elon has climbed to the second richest man in the world so....that's that.

Today's episode is alllllll about motivation. From how we get motivated to what success means to us. We chat about all the different motivational speakers we've come across and what messages we've taken away from their speeches. Sometimes they feel relatable and sometimes the messages seem to not capture all circumstances so we break it down and talk about how we understand it! If you're feeling stuck, this just might be the right episode to start with! 

This week, we are back with your favorite chaotic energy for our 2nd stream of consciousness! We discuss all the craziness that has been happening for the past few weeks including the election and what we wish we could've been for Halloween. We dive deep into some hypothetical questions (our faves) and tell you about the tunes we've been jamming to. Come on down to "all over the place" city and enjoy whatever comes out of our brains!

We might have an expert on our hands for today's topic...OUTDOOR ADVENTURES! Rohan was a Boy Scout for what seems like his entire childhood and BOY does he have some wild stories. We talk about the time he got lost in a vast Oregon forest to when Zeus almost struck down his entire troop. Nature is fun and all...BUT ONLY IF YOU ARE PREPARED. So maybe you'll learn some things on today's episode. Maybe not. Regardless, you will definitely hear some crazy adventure times that seem not quite fit for a child to have participated in but yet here we are. Enjoy!

First of all, DID YOU VOTE? If yes, please continue. This week, we break down the world of some of the most famous mob bosses and their stories. We chat about everything from the American Mafia and their presence in New York to some of the huge cartel bosses of Latin America. The discussion travels from their beginnings to DEA involvement to how their legacies look now. If you want to hear us learn through a fun lil non-expert history lesson, have a seat and listen up! 

This week, thou shall hear all about the poets and poetry from our time and before...mainly before. We discuss what it is about poetry that makes the message so unique and why we don't hear as much about poets in this era. From Rumi to Rupi Kaur to Eminem (lol you'll see) we chat about how their delivery and platform can make such a difference in their influence. We talk about how physically writing about things is so different from other modes of expression and how that translates so beautifully into poetry. Come listen to us use metaphors to talk about metaphors!

VROOM VROOM get out me cah. This week, we hit the road and talk about CARS. We chat about our dream car garage, the most sought after automobiles as influenced by pop culture, the most hated cars, underrated vehicles, and the future of the auto industry. Our guest speaker and avid car enthusiast, Amrin Dosanjh, provides his expertise on why people buy certain cars, car culture across different regions, car maintenance, and how YOU can enjoy your vehicle by using it to it’s full potential. Join us as we take a Fast and Furious lap around the world of automobiles of the past, present, and future!

This week we bring it back with the much lighter topic of video games! We chat about all of our favorite childhood video game memories, how we got into gaming, and what we are looking forward to for the future of video games. Although we are definitely not professional gamers, we discuss the specs of certain consoles and what we think has been so important to the longevity of specific series and companies. From Super Smash Bros to Halo to what we think about the soon-to-arrive PS5, we talk about it all! Take a break from playing Fortnite real quick and listen to us chat about it instead!

Welcome to October! And what better way to start spooky season than telling spooky stories OOoOHHhHH. On this week's episode, we talk about all of the spooky times we've experienced/heard about and a bunch of what-ifs involving interdimensional stuff. Prepare yourselves for a paranormal month by listening to this scary episode but don't worry we cope with the frights with our humor! Enjoy!

This week on the podcast, we have our third guest, Adit Kothari! Today’s episode is all about ALIENS. We try to go IN on every theory we have heard surrounding the study of aliens. We discuss what the government could be (and probably is) hiding from us, how we think aliens would interact with us, and of course, our opinions on if they have already tried to interact! Guest speaker, Adit Kothari, provides his alien "expertise" on conspiracy theories, ancient civilizations, and the possibility of aliens living amongst us. Join us as we,  the non-experts, go light speed into the abyss of space and delve into the world of the extraterrestrials because they may be closer than they appear! 

Warning: this episode may make your brain hurt for at least 2-3 business days. Our brains are still jumbled from this intricate and conceptual conversation about life beyond life. We discuss the theories that we have heard through historical records and different cultures/religions about what happens to the body and the spirit after death and in some cases before the next life. What is that void before our concept of life begins? How do we as a humans understand the relationship between our actions on earth plus our karmic connections and life beyond physical existence? Come listen to us TRYYYYYY to think about the answers to these crazy questions and TRYYY to not go crazy!

In this episode, we talk about all things funny. We discuss the different types of humor, how different comedians have risen to fame, and how comedy is SO NECESSARY. Our conversation travels into talking about what we find funny, our sense of humor, and how we've used to jokes to just get through life, man. Come chill out and have a laugh with us, friends.

Coming to you this week, we have guest appearance number 2! Ananya Krishnaswamy joins us via FaceTime and speaks with us about the democratization of art and how the consumption of art has dramatically changed over time. It's one of our longer episodes but there's just so much to discuss! We talk about the changes that we've seen in art access via museums, street pieces, and online platforms because let's face it, ART ISN'T AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE. This episode features a deep dive into our opinions on high art and the culture surrounding that exclusivity. So join in and help us push that boundary, one listen at a time!

This week, we're all over the place. This episode is simply a long stream of consciousness type of episode and we talk about all the craziness going on, some randomly deep topics, and answer some hypothetical questions. It's what a normal everyday conversation with us is like. Enjoy the chaos!

This week, our conversation travels through our experiences in Education. We talk about the different teachers that have made an impact on us as students and as people, the systems of learning, and how education is more than just school. The discussion takes many different paths and we go from being serious about today's students and their future to laughing about the crazy times in school. Get educated with us, but we're still not experts. 

On today's episode, we get a liiiiiiilllll deep. We discuss all things psychology, from Freudian theories to child development to mental health issues. We get a chance to discuss famous psychological experiments and how they help us understand human reactions to different situations. We delve into how both external and internal factors alike affect the development of your psyche. Come listen to us try to figure out how the complex world of our minds work, key word: TRY! 

On this week's episode, we become Prem Jyotish and discuss Astrology and Numerology by talking about our signs and how we see the people around us (including us) reacting to their horoscopes and astrology. We reflect on how sometimes we really fit our signs and their descriptions and sometimes LITERALLY NOT AT ALL. This episode goes through stories from seeing the same numbers pop up all the time to Rohan's real-life astrologer experience to recognizing why people relate to horoscopes so much. Look up your sign real quick and follow along as we chat about it!

On this week's episode, we dissect social media's influence on us and the information that we're told. We have an incredible (socially distanced via facetime) guest, Ashish Chatterjee, and he provides his opinion on how he sees social media affect the younger generation and why he deactivated the majority of his social media. We jump into how social media messes with our mental health, our societal views, and just plainly ourselves BUT also the positive impacts that it has had on our connectivity! Sit back and enjoy our voices plus Ashish!

This week we dive into the world of CINEMA, one of our favorite topics to discuss and something we miss dearly. We talk about new dystopian/crazy concept movies coming out, movies from our childhood, and just simply movies that made us feel something. If you want to hear us chat about how we've been inspired by films and our not-so-expert analysis of the technicalities, then please, pop in some headphones and enjoy our voices!

On today's episode, we discuss the expansive study of space and time. We talk about everything UNIVERSE and theories for daysssss. Almost zero research provides for an interesting, not-so-expert conversation about how we see the universe and how we understand the nuances of the "rules". Enjoy!

This week we talk about one of our favorite things in the world, MUSIC. Well, to be more specific, the music industry and how it impacts artists, labels, and every single listener. We talk about Kanye's transition into the fashion world, how hip-hop is dominating right now, and how all the genres are slowly fusing together. Sit back and enjoy our voices!

In this episode, we talk about the coronavirus pandemic that has unfortuantely swept the nation and it's impact on the stock market, society, and us. We don't know all the details because, well, we're not experts!