The 909 Podcast
By Sandeep Deb Varman
Some folks stood on their balconies or outside their houses for nine minutes on a Sunday night frantically waving their phones with their flashlights on.
Some others came up with this podcast - a look at what makes the world around us tick.
If you're in the mood to check out an amateur podcast that tries connecting the dots, you've come to the right place.
Some others came up with this podcast - a look at what makes the world around us tick.
If you're in the mood to check out an amateur podcast that tries connecting the dots, you've come to the right place.
The 909 PodcastApr 29, 2020
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Startups and The Competition Commission of India
I spend time understanding what’s wrong with the idea of our own play store. Also I do a quick assessment of the user base and other aspects to keep in mind in launching our own App Store. Other episodes on Spotify podcasts: bit.ly/909India and Google podcasts : bit.ly/The909Google
Oct 12, 202008:29
Appmanirbhar Bharat - Does India really need an App Store to call its own
Is the ‘Matrimony’ shaky between Google and Paytm resulting in two very important developments over the past week - one being Google’s new 30% charge to apps on the Play store and the other being Indian app founders calling for more protectionism around our own app ecosystem. I scratch the surface in about nine minutes here and will do a little more over the next few weeks. Don’t forget - you can check out other episodes on Spotify podcasts : bit.ly/909India
Google podcasts : bit.ly/The909Google
Instagram : @the909podcast
Google podcasts : bit.ly/The909Google
Instagram : @the909podcast
Oct 03, 202010:00
India Shining-Whining - what’s really ailing our internet ecosystem
Pardon the word pair that is so common to the Indian lexicon. A follow up to the commentary on the Chinese app ban posits what we could need as a country to have a stronger culture of innovation for apps. As always check out other episodes on Google Podcasts : bit.ly/The909
And Spotify: bit.ly/909India
And Spotify: bit.ly/909India
Jul 16, 202012:14
Freewheelin Fridays or why America is no longer the captain of North America
Welcome back to the third instalment of Freewheelin Fridays. I hope you like this take on my podcast as much as I like putting it together. This episode covers Brazil, Sweden, Mexico, Australia, and a whole lot more. Check out other episodes on Google Podcasts: bit.ly/The909
And Spotify: bit.ly/909India
And Spotify: bit.ly/909India
Jul 10, 202009:22
Chinese Democracy - deconstructing India’s app ban
India banned 59 Chinese apps a few days ago. But there’s a deeper problem at the root of all of this. I explore the fundamental problem of news in the country today. As always check out other episodes on on Google Podcasts : bit.ly/The909
And Spotify: bit.ly/909India . I’m on insta as @the909podcast
And Spotify: bit.ly/909India . I’m on insta as @the909podcast
Jul 09, 202018:21
Freewheelin' Fridays or How Dharavi did what New York couldn't
Here's our second episode of Freewheelin' Fridays. I talk about topics ranging from the Pacific Garbage Patch to Brazil to Russia and Dharavi. Check out other episodes on Spotify bit.ly/909India and Google Podcasts bit.ly/The909Google . I'm on Instagram too as @the909podcast
Jul 03, 202009:59
Welcome to World Wide Work - how do we make it a little safer to travel and get back to work
The great reset is upon us - how we get out of it doesn't mean we get back to what we once were. Clearly elements of that model don't work. So what's next? I explore that and share a little gratitude today. As always, check out other episodes out on Spotify: bit.ly/909India Google Podcasts : bit.ly/The909Google . I'm on
Instagram : @the909podcast
Instagram : @the909podcast
Jul 02, 202008:16
Freewheelin' Fridays or why you should not catch a plane in Pakistan
A new format just for Fridays where I just keep it to a few headlines and anecdotes as I see them in front of me and tell you about it! Check out other episodes on Spotify bit.ly/909India and Google Podcasts bit.ly/The909Google
Jun 26, 202010:28
Lockdown Physique Achieved? Yay! Now what about our mental health.
I look at some of the threats emerging from this pandemic that affect us mentally. One of the fallouts is even increased racism. Check out other Episodes on Spotify bit.ly/909India and Google Podcasts bit.ly/The909Google
Jun 25, 202008:46
Calling Governators - what are the various forms of governance that emerge following a pandemic
Global, Regional, City specific. There are three types of governance that can only progress on a platform of mutual trust. I delve into thinking from the World Economic Forum to shed light here. Check out other episodes on Spotify - bit.ly/909India and Google Podcasts - bit.ly/The909Google
Jun 17, 202009:53
The Great Transformation - this isn't about Optimus Prime
The Pandemic. The pandemonium after it. The lockdowns. The flattening of the curve or not depending on where you live. It all leads to the Great Transformation - why do we create a new normal where equality is more prevalent than ever. These are topics I explore in seven short minutes. Check out other episodes on Spotify bit.ly/909India and Google Podcasts bit.ly/The909Google
Jun 09, 202007:38
CamelCase - does the startup bloodbath necessitate revisiting unicorns or discovering camels
Do we need to revisit how we evaluate unicorns or go back to understanding their roots better. I explore that in this episode. Here's the TechCrunch story : techcrunch.com/2013/11/02/welcome-to-the-unicorn-club/ and the Entrepreneur one: www.entrepreneur.com/article/349302 . More episodes on Spotify bit.ly/909India and Google Podcasts bit.ly/The909Google . We're also on Instagram as @the909podcast
May 27, 202009:43
Keen on Keynes? We look at what Keynesian economics is about and also his predictions for 2030
The underpinnings of economies everywhere today have John Maynard Keynes to thank. His theories last saw a resurgence during the 2007-2008 financial crisis. And as the world reels from another recession, I thought it would be interesting to understand just what his theories are all about. For more episodes, check out Spotify bit.ly/909India and Google Podcasts bit.ly/The909Google . I'm also on Instagram as @the909podcast
May 21, 202010:35
Bye Bye Privacy - how much control over our data do we let go off in the face of an epidemic?
It's happening. 9/11 changed people's views on privacy when it came to the greater good. What about today? And the future of disease. I explore that in today's episode. Check out other episodes on Spotify : bit.ly/909India and Google Podcasts : bit.ly/The909Google . We're on Instagram as @the909podcast
May 18, 202009:40
Algorithms or Users - who's the better content moderator.
More content than ever before is being moderated by algorithms. And that's a good and bad thing. There's no bias, supposedly. But there's no context either. And scaling across languages is a challenge. Check out other episodes on Spotify bit.ly/909India and Google Podcasts bit.ly/The909Google . I'm also on Instagram as @the909podcast
May 09, 202009:17
The Circular Economy isn't a Big Zero
Right now - we consume more than we produce. And that's stressing out systems across the planet. How do we move to a more sustainable way of life? I look at a concept called Circular Design and build up to its relevance. If you want to understand your ecological strain on the planet, check out: footprintcalculator.org . For other episodes, check out my podcast on Spotify bit.ly/909India and Google Podcasts bit.ly/The909Google . I'm also on Instagram as @the909podcast
May 05, 202009:22
May the fourth be with you
If the title isn't a dead giveaway, it's in honour of Star Wars. This episode looks into the impact of the franchise. Check out coffee with Kenobi at coffeewithkenobi.com . For other episodes from me - check out Spotify bit.ly/909India and Google Podcasts bit.ly/The909Google . I'm also on Instagram as @the909podcast
May 04, 202007:41
C for COVID-19, C for Cybersecurity
Virus here, virus there, virus everywhere. I take a look at the cyberthreats that are prevalent right now and what listeners can do to protect themselves. Check out recommended VPNs here : www.wired.com/story/best-vpn/ and Password Managers here:
www.wired.com/story/best-password-managers/ . You can check out other episodes of my podcast on Spotify: bit.ly/909India and Google Podcasts: bit.ly/The909Google . I'm also on Instagram @the909podcast
www.wired.com/story/best-password-managers/ . You can check out other episodes of my podcast on Spotify: bit.ly/909India and Google Podcasts: bit.ly/The909Google . I'm also on Instagram @the909podcast
May 01, 202007:31
Can the SDGs point toward creating a new normal in the post-pandemic world
I look at the UN's Sustainable Development Goals for 2030 and see how the Asia Pacific region is performing. Here's the link to the article that gets this episode started -https://ipbes.net/covid19stimulus .Check out other episodes on Spotify - https://bit.ly/909India & Google Podcasts - https://bit.ly/The909Google . I'm also on Instagram - @the909podcast
Apr 29, 202008:55
Vaccine Eloquent on the Pandemic
A lot entered our parlance over the past few months and have been accepted as part of the discourse. I decided to dig a little deeper into herd immunity, wet markets, and vaccines around COVID-19. As always check out all the episodes Spotify - bit.ly/909India and Google Podcasts - bit.ly/The909Google . I'm also on Instagram as the909podcast
Apr 28, 202009:18
Annie No Moore? A look at American Immigration
Trump signs an executive order banning the entry of immigrants into America. I thought it would be fun to look at the history of immigration and the impact of immigrants on the American Economy. Check the show out on Spotify bit.ly/909India and Google Podcasts bit.ly/The909Google and Instagram @the909podcast
Apr 27, 202008:59
Mayday Mayday! What's happening to airlines today?
On this episode, I take a look at the impact of lockdowns on the aviation industry. Suffice to say, they're in dire straits. Here's the link to Frank Abagnale's Google Talk : youtu.be/vsMydMDi3rI . I'm on Spotify : bit.ly/909India and Google Podcasts : bit.ly/The909Google . I'm @the909podcast on Instagram
Apr 23, 202008:25
Not to be 'Crude', but WTH is WTI?
-38 dollars a barrel! It sent shockwaves through WhatsApp groups. In this episode, we give an overview of crude oil and why the number was significant, even to folks like us who don't trade on the Futures market. We also talk about Captain Planet! Remember him? Check out the show on Spotify at bit.ly/909India and Google Podcasts at bit.ly/The909Google . If you like the content, subscribe and share. We're also on Instagram and trying to figure it out @the909podcast
Apr 22, 202009:03
The Kung Fu Dream - how important is China to world trade? Can we really just cut them out?
In this episode - I look at the significance of China toward the engine of the global economy over the past 20 years. I also elaborate a little more on their investment strategy to highlight how difficult it is to cut them out. I also use movies to help us understand how big a contributor China is to the world economy. Check us out on Spotify at bit.ly/909India and Google Podcasts at bit.ly/The909Google . On instagram, follow @the909podcast
Apr 21, 202007:36
The Last Dance - a quick backgrounder for non-basketball fans and why they should watch it
In this episode we look at what makes The Last Dance must see TV no matter whether you're a fan of the NBA or not. I walk you through some brief history of the NBA and also talk about some of the players on that iconic Chicago Bulls team besides Michael Jordan who are worthy of their own spot in history themselves. We're on Spotify at bit.ly/909India and Google Podcasts at bit.ly/The909Google . Follow me on Instagram @the909podcast
Apr 20, 202009:53
Slowdown in Chinatown?
A short look at how the Coronavirus has impacted China and a key component of the nation's foreign investment strategy. Check us out on Spotify: bit.ly/909India and Google Podcasts: bit.ly/The909Google . Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @the909podcast
Apr 19, 202007:27
Super Apps and India - is this our watershed moment
In this episode - we look at the rapid growth of Aarogya Setu and its future. Could it achieve what no other company has been able to create? A true super app for Indians? Check the show out on Spotify: bit.ly/909India and Google Podcasts: bit.ly/The909Google
Apr 18, 202006:46
TLDR for TDIL? I examine a government body whose work needs a lot more visibility and credit now
The next frontier for the Indian internet ecosystem is the language interoperability barrier. The sooner we cross that the better. There are companies working in this regard but there's an Indian body called the TDIL that's been doing work in the space of tech and languages for a decade now.
Apr 14, 202009:29
MVP : Milkman Viable Product
With the lockdown extending, it's going to be critical to map the infected and identify hotspots faster than ever. Could the answer lie with the milkman?
Apr 11, 202010:02
Capacity Planning - connecting healthcare, ecommerce, electricity and the internet
In this episode we look at drawing s thread around capacity planning and how it applies to several sectors. Some links that I promised on the show : the M Kalyanaraman article - www.thehindu.com/news/national/explained-all-power-plants-cannot-handle-sudden-load-fluctuations-in-a-uniform-manner/article31256579.ece . The World Bank Data Bank - data.worldbank.org/ . Happy listening!
Apr 08, 202010:47
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