AROK!Apr 01, 2024
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AROK! Podcast #1 | The Return, The Rise.
Arok! Podcast is back everyone! After a 3-4 year hiatus (since the height of the pandemic in 2020), hosts Wangjor & Gonsar are back to impart wisdom, trivial education and good laughs for all of our listeners out there. Stay tuned for biweekly episodes!
This is technically the 7th official episode of Arok! Podcast, but because of the long hiatus and our renewed dedication to this venture, we will be restarting with this episode as #1. All of our old episodes are available for listening on Spotify. It is also fitting to consider this episode #1 as it is our first episode recorded for Youtube.
0:08 Intro/Re-Intro
2:09 Baltimore Key Bridge Collapse
12:46 Dune (SPOILERS Alert!)
22:40 Godzilla v. Kong
30:41 What are we reading?
31:26 The 1915 Shark attacks that influenced Peter Benchley to write "Jaws".
34:17 Back to what we are reading.
39:00 Is choosing social media over reading what's destroying our generation?
59:23 Does the Royal Family deserve privacy?
1:05:07 Conclusion.
Apr 01, 202401:07:57
The Decade In Retrospect IN DEPTH
Co-hosts Wangjor, Lekshey and host Gonsar reflect on their life experiences, accomplishments and evolution over the last 10 years which have created the person they are now. And what they are hopeful for in the next 10 years.
Feb 28, 202401:36:09
Special Guest: Drew Vu of Mind of the Vu-Tang
Today, Host Gonsar is joined by DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia)-based stand up comedian, podcaster and old friend, Andrew Vu. The two discuss life experiences, career paths and nostalgia. Vu is host of his own podcast, Mind of the Vu-Tang, so be sure to check it out!
Feb 28, 202401:18:42
2020s So Far Not So Good, Favorite Animals, Muay Thai, Racial Microaggressions, “Parasite”
In this episode, Lekshey, Wangjor and Gonsar reflect on the new decade so far as the first month draws to a close and current global events that have occurred so far. They talk about their favorite animals, how they are keeping themselves in shape, and how they deal with subtle racist remarks. Also a brief review of the new South Korean psychological thriller, “Parasite”. R.I.P. Kobe & Gigi Bryant.
Feb 28, 202401:21:04
Quarantine Special
I’m our first episode after a long hiatus and our first episode in the wake of this pandemic, Wangjor and I will pay tribute to my beloved late aunt Donla as well as discuss the trials and tribulations during this virus crisis.
Feb 28, 202401:27:50
Special Talk with Mr. New York
Join Wangjor and Gonsar for an special talk with three-time Mr New York winner, the first Asian Mr Universe, first Tibetan actor in Bollywood, fitness guru and nutritionist, Mr Lopsang Tsering Dokpatsang. Hear tips on acting, fitness and nutrition from the man himself. Insta: @lopsang.dokpatsang.official.
Feb 28, 202402:17:38
AROK! #2 Real Kecha with YASHI
Today’s episode of AROK! podcast consists of our first in a series of segments known as “Real Kecha”.where we speak about exclusively Tibetan matters. In this episode, New York City-based Tibetan rapper, YASHI, joins Lekshey, Gonsar and a tardy Wangjor for a discussion.
Feb 28, 202402:26:33
Book Review: “Finding Ultra” by Rich Roll
Listen to my meager take on the incredible story of ultra-triathlete, Rich Roll.
Nov 04, 202226:51
The Decade In Retrospect
Starting the new decade with our new podcast, we take the time during our very first episode to look back on our life experiences, famous historical events and pop culture in this last decade
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