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Running in circles

Running in circles

By Pallav Raval

My name is Pallav Raval, with this podcast, I aim to share my thoughts on important subjects with the conversations I have with friends.
Running in circles is an appropriate way to describe the perplexed human mind and through these conversations we discuss different sides of a story across various ideas and common experiences .

Podcast Cover credits: Emile Seguin, Javier Allegue Barros, Clay Banks (Unsplash)
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S03E10: Setting goals and season review ft Venu

Running in circlesFeb 12, 2023

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S03E10: Setting goals and season review ft Venu

S03E10: Setting goals and season review ft Venu

In this episode: Venu and I talk about our stories around  setting goals.  We talk about what it feels like to set and achieve goals and also talk about what it feels like when we don't achieve them. In the second half of the show we reflect on season 3 of the podcast and the stories around it.

Feb 12, 202327:34
S03E09: Highs and lows ft Kaustubh and Surbhi

S03E09: Highs and lows ft Kaustubh and Surbhi

In this episode: Kaustubh, Surbhi and I talk about our stories around the ups and downs in life. We talk about what it feels like to be in those crests and troughs and the ways we manage to get back up.
Feb 11, 202329:50
S03E08: Getting a job ft Nikhil and Rashmi

S03E08: Getting a job ft Nikhil and Rashmi

In this episode: Nikhil, Rashmi and I talk about our stories around getting a job. We talk about some effective ways to get a job like referrals, talking to hiring managers and the importance of resume.
Feb 04, 202334:38
S03E07: Extra Innings ft Vidyuth and Vishnu

S03E07: Extra Innings ft Vidyuth and Vishnu

In this episode: Vidyuth, Vishnu and I talk about the game of cricket. We talk about the current state of cricket, how more countries could become competitive at it. We also talk about the growing popularity of T20 and how Franchise cricket is becoming more popular than bilateral series.

Jan 28, 202301:07:17
S03E06: Leaving the nest ft Nirmit and Sruthi

S03E06: Leaving the nest ft Nirmit and Sruthi

In this episode: Nirmit, Sruthi and I talk about relationships with parents. We share our stories on our upbringing like, when our relationship with parents start to change and how it is currently.

Jan 21, 202301:14:16
S03E05: Developing personal worth ft Dhruthi and Vaishnavi

S03E05: Developing personal worth ft Dhruthi and Vaishnavi

In this episode: Dhruthi, Vaishnavi and I talk about our views on self worth and how it is different than self esteem. We share our stories on the times we doubted our self worth and how we overcame that huddle.

Jan 14, 202328:18
S03E04: The sum of our past ft Harsha and Piyush

S03E04: The sum of our past ft Harsha and Piyush

In this episode: Harsha, Piyush and I talk about how childhood plays a role in shaping our core beliefs. We talk about some core beliefs that we have and how they evolve as we grow up.

Jan 07, 202343:23
S03E03: The power of music ft Neha and Vidyuth (Part 2)

S03E03: The power of music ft Neha and Vidyuth (Part 2)

In this part 2 of the episode: Neha, Vidyuth and I share some  stories behind some of our favourite songs.

Dec 31, 202253:56
S03E03: The power of music ft Neha and Vidyuth (Part 1)

S03E03: The power of music ft Neha and Vidyuth (Part 1)

In this part 1 of the episode: Neha, Vidyuth and I talk about the importance of music in the present world and talk about means to us personally.

Dec 31, 202244:27
S03E02: Young Dumb Broke ft Manan and Pranav

S03E02: Young Dumb Broke ft Manan and Pranav

In this episode: Manan, Pranav and I talk about what  it is like to be the young generation in today's world and the constant feelings of being young dumb  and broke. 

Dec 24, 202229:12
S03E01: New Horizons ft Harshitha, Kaustubh and Sannidhi

S03E01: New Horizons ft Harshitha, Kaustubh and Sannidhi

In this episode: Harshitha, Kaustubh , Sannidhi and I talk about what life has been like after moving to the states. We talk about both the fun and challenges we faced along the way.
Dec 17, 202259:15
S02E10: Season Review ft Venu

S02E10: Season Review ft Venu

In this last episode of season, I am joined by Venu to talk about the season gone by. We talk about the themes covered by the episodes of season 2 and talk about the future of the podcast.

Mar 12, 202221:09
S02E09: The movie going experience ft Nair and Nirmit

S02E09: The movie going experience ft Nair and Nirmit

In this episode ,  we have Nair and Nirmit joining us to talk about the dominance of action packed/ superhero movies at the box office and how smaller budget films make minimal money at the theaters or in many cases go directly to streaming services. 

Mar 06, 202236:29
S02E08: Fandom culture ft Harsha, Jayanth and Piyush

S02E08: Fandom culture ft Harsha, Jayanth and Piyush

In this episode for the first time we have 3 guests: Harsha , Jayanth and Piyush. In this fun episode we talk about the importance of fiction  worlds and other communities. We share our stories on some popular fandoms and why we like them.

Feb 27, 202245:37
S02E07: Immigration: adversity and triumph ft Nikhil and Venu

S02E07: Immigration: adversity and triumph ft Nikhil and Venu

In this episode ,  we have Nikhil and Venu joining us to talk about immigrants making it big overseas, specifically from the Asian region. We talk about potential reasons behind  immigration and it's adverse effect on the country of origin.

Feb 19, 202228:31
S02E06: Complaisant and individuality ft Tanmay and Nair

S02E06: Complaisant and individuality ft Tanmay and Nair

In this episode ,  we have Tanmay and Nair joining us to talk about people pleasing in the   society. We talk about where to draw a line between pleasing people and   individuality and share our stories on fitting into a group.

Feb 12, 202234:48
S02E05: Internal dialogue and self-doubt ft Karthik and Nirmit

S02E05: Internal dialogue and self-doubt ft Karthik and Nirmit

In this episode , we have Kartik and Nirmit joining us to talk about those moments we all experience frequently in our lives, the moments of self doubt. We share our stories of facing this and talk about those moments and the internal dialogue that comes with it. 

Feb 05, 202233:43
S02E04: Fear of failure ft Manan and Nair

S02E04: Fear of failure ft Manan and Nair

In this episode , we have Manan and Nair joining us to talk about a feeling that we all experience in our lives, the fear of failure. We share our stories of facing this and talk about the different ways we've handled it.

Jan 29, 202221:07
S02E03: The Next Chapter ft Harsha and Vaishnavi

S02E03: The Next Chapter ft Harsha and Vaishnavi

In this episode , I along with Harsha and Vaishnavi talk about what it's like to graduate from college , the journey after it and what we miss from college.

Jan 22, 202223:40
S02E02: '21 under 21 ft Nikhil and Vishnu

S02E02: '21 under 21 ft Nikhil and Vishnu

In this episode , I along with Nikhil and Vishnu review 2021 and talk about how it was unique and will be remarkable for many reasons. We also look ahead and preview 2022. 

Jan 15, 202219:24
S02E01: New Frontiers ft Rashmi and Vidyuth

S02E01: New Frontiers ft Rashmi and Vidyuth

In the first episode of season 2, I along with Rashmi and Vidyuth talk about stepping out of student life and entering the corporate world. We talk about our journey in getting there and our learning's   from it over the past year. 

Jan 09, 202234:09
S01E10: What's next? ft Venu

S01E10: What's next? ft Venu

In this final episode for season 1 we talk about how college opportunities have helped us shape our career orientation. Joining in this episode is Venu who shares about his two career options after undergraduation. We wind up the episode by looking back at the journey covered by running in circles in it's debut season. 

Jan 09, 202225:19
S01E09: The silver screen ft Piyush and Harsha

S01E09: The silver screen ft Piyush and Harsha

In this episode we talk about the good and bad impacts of movies in the society. Joining in this discussion are my friends Piyush and Harsha who share three movies that inspired them

Jan 09, 202251:08
S01E08: Stream Wars ft Nikhil and Vishnu

S01E08: Stream Wars ft Nikhil and Vishnu

In today's episode we talk about the rise of multiple streaming services. Joining me in this conversation are my friends Nikhil and Vishnu who share their views on how these OTT platforms have changed consumer viewing patterns and which streaming service is likely to dominate.

Jan 09, 202226:18
S01E07: As we keep seeking ft Piyush and Vidyuth

S01E07: As we keep seeking ft Piyush and Vidyuth

In this episode we talk about how our education has oriented us in choosing our career. Joining me in this conversation are my friends Piyush and Vidyuth who share their own stories of how they found their own passion and the challenges they faced during this journey.

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Apologies for the mic changes at 10:32

Jan 09, 202234:45
S01E06: Making your college pizza ft Nirmit and Manan

S01E06: Making your college pizza ft Nirmit and Manan

In this episode we talk about the biggest lessons we learnt over the four years of undergraduate college. Joining me in this conversation are my college wingmates Nirmit and Manan. We talk about how even though we spent our 4 years together, we have learnt different lessons along the way. Also find out how college life can be summed up as making your own pizza.

Jan 09, 202228:14
S01E05: Desi to videsi ft Nikhil and Rashmi

S01E05: Desi to videsi ft Nikhil and Rashmi

In today's episode we talk about  all the aspects of growing up in a foreign country from fitting into a culture to doing your own laundry. Joining me in this conversation are my friends Nikhil and Rashmi who studied from USA and Dubai respectively.

Jan 09, 202243:03
S01E04: The two sides of social media ft Piyush and Harsha

S01E04: The two sides of social media ft Piyush and Harsha

In today’s episode we talk about the benefits of social media and the modern problems surrounding it . Joining me in the conversation are two of my friends Piyush and Harsha, who share their own stories of dealing with social media.

Jan 08, 202238:13
S01E03: 2020 in 20 ft Vishnu and Venu

S01E03: 2020 in 20 ft Vishnu and Venu

In this new year special episode, we do a year in review. 2020 was all about the virus, but there were so many good and bad aspects of the pandemic. Listen to this relatable episode where we talk about missed opportunities and lessons learnt from the pandemic  featuring my friends Vishnu and Venu.

Dec 31, 202019:07
S01E02: The Technopoly ft Nikhil and Jayanth

S01E02: The Technopoly ft Nikhil and Jayanth

In this episode we talk about the domination of the big four technology companies namely Google, Apple, Amazon and Facebook. We discuss about how these companies became such massive regulators of the internet. These companies have been accused on anti trust grounds, analyzing these accusations from various angles and joining me in this conversation are my friends Nikhil and Jayanth.   

Dec 27, 202028:58
S01E01: Adulting ft Piyush and Vidyuth

S01E01: Adulting ft Piyush and Vidyuth

In the first episode of the running in circles podcast we talk about growing up in a new world called college. Being a final year college student myself, the biggest experience I gained from living away from family was perhaps adulting.  In the episode we discuss about how adulting happened in college and joining me in this conversation is two of my close friends Piyush Panigrahy and Vidyuth Sriram. Through this episode we discuss about how we have learnt similar lessons but through different ways .

Dec 20, 202054:23