The Odd Couple Podcast

Beer is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages in the world and with good reason. Whether you’re a casual beer drinker or enthusiastic homebrewer, there is something for everyone in the brewing process.

Today we have with us a very special guest Mr Phani Reddy, he graduated from computer science engineering back in 2004 and went on to do his master's in Australia and that's where he found his calling in brewing beers. Tune in as  we get to know more about him and his passion for brewing. Learn about hops, malts and a variety of different styles of beer here today!

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We are in the middle of the biggest revolution in motoring since Henry Ford's first production line started turning back in 1913.

Elon Musk changed the tide with his iconic Tesla urging other car manufactures to invest more into EV.

The future of mobility is at a critical point of inflection. Every time oil prices spike or climate change is debated and discussed, Electric Vehicles (EVs) are inevitably mentioned as a part of the solution.

Today on The Odd Couple Podcast, we are honored to have Mr. Randheer Singh, Director Electric Mobility at Niti Ayog, the apex public policy think tank of the Government of India. Mr. Randheer is a leading member of e-mobility at NITI Aayog including Advanced Chemical Cell Program. He is also part of BIS Standards review committee for EV infrastructure. He is also leading the Shoonya campaign and State EV Policy program steered by NITI Ayog in addition to several other projects. He has worked in corporate sector for more than 13+ years. He is B.tech from NIT and an MBA from IIM Calcutta.

World War III

It's been two weeks since Russian forces invaded Ukraine — and the consequences keep piling up, both in the region and across the world.

What will happen if China attacks India or decides to enter Taiwan? The rapidly unfolding situation has prompted some common questions: Will it ultimately lead to World War III? And, relatedly, how might it all end?

Join us this week as we pick the brains of a veteran soldier Brigadier (Retd.) Mohan Kunnath on the dynamics of current situation and the ripple effect that it will have across the globe & if it will lead to a World War.

Yoga, an ancient practice and meditation, has become increasingly popular in today's busy society. For many people, yoga provides a retreat from their chaotic and busy lives.

But how does a newbie start practicing Yoga? Which form of Yoga should we pursue? Is it religious? What are it’s benefits? To know all this and more we chat with Nitya Neelakantan a certified Yoga Teacher.

Parental Alienation

With divorce rates going the roof and with one of the parent getting custody of the children, the other parent is often forgotten to fight a lonely battle to spend time with his/her kids. While it’s hard on the estranged parent, it’s even harder on the kids who are forced to live through this experience.

Join us as we chat with Gazal Raina, the founder of Milaap - a support group for non-custodial families which aims to provide a safe space for all such individuals to connect, heal and support others. The group aims to create awareness on co-parenting as a positive tool for a child's welfare.

Are You A Loser?

Do you feel like a loser or a failure? Was it depressing to see your peers’ Instagram posts and wonder why your life sucks? Am I on the right path? Is something wrong with me?

We all have asked these questions and been on that same boat. Join us as Dr Sangita Santosham helps us understand the reality of why we feel like this and how we can steer towards brighter shores.

TUNE IN NOW! Don’t be a Loser!

Have you ever been awake at 3:00 a.m. wondering how you were going to afford something you needed? If money was really tight, you might be wondering how you’re going to pay the rent next week? Later in life, the money thoughts that keep you up at night might centre around paying for your kids to go to college or having enough money to retire.

To put your mind at ease and let you have a good night's sleep, we have Ms. Mamtha Rao, our trusted financial advisor who will help us navigate this labyrinth called Financial Planning.

What exactly is Mental Health? Why is it so important? Why is there a Taboo to seek help from a professional? To guide us through this maze we have Dr. Vinayak Vijayakumar who completed his MBBS & DPM from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, and who went on to specialize in Addiction from King’s College London. He is a highly respected & widely published Psychiatrist who was the recipient of the International Scholars in Addiction Studies Award in 2016.

Show Credits:

Hosts - Dr. Ashish Philip Zachariah & Siddhartha Unni

Promo Voice-Over Artist - Ameera D'Costa

Promo Editor: Elavenil M

For the last few years and especially over the last few months the biggest buzzword apart from this Pandemic has been Crypto-currency! Bitcoin! DogeCoin! Blockchain! Etc. But what are they actually? To help us layman make sense of these buzzwords and delve into the world of Cryptocurrency & Investing we have Mr Pareen Lathia. Pareen is the AVP-Marketing at WazirX, India's largest crypto exchange. He has been a trader and a writer in the crypto space, having written on publications like The Economic Times and Coincrunch. He invests in crypto startups. He has been an entrepreneur in the software and hospitality sectors earlier.

Join us this week as we talk to Shibi (Shivakami) Ravichandran is a Chennai-based lawyer, POSH practitioner and Diversity, Equality and Inclusion expert.

A keen advocate of equality at the workplace, she is passionate about adding value to and transforming workplace(s) in India. The issue of sexual harassment is insidious and pervasive and is very much present even in the 'New Normal' and in the current Work from Home situation necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ms. Shivakami Ravichandran is reachable at

Instagram - @shibikumaramangalam , @upturnlearningcommunity

Email: r.shibi@gmail.com

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Meet Mr. Prashant Pillai, a writer, podcaster, teacher, mentor to creators and most importantly an acclaimed Music Director.

As a music composer, his music has appeared in award-winning films like Jallikattu, Shaitan, Mukkabaaz. He frequently collaborates with filmmakers and friends like Lijo Jose Pellissery, Bejoy Nambiar amongst others.

Some of the films mentioned have been screened in film festivals around the world & Jallikattu was considered for an Academy Award too. So join us as we discover Prashant’s Musical journey in this episode.

Into The Wild

Meet Mr Vivek Menon a wildlife conservationist, environmental commentator, author and photographer with a passion for elephants. He has been a part of the founding of five environmental & nature conservation organizations in India and plays a pivotal role in advising the government on natural heritage conservation as a part of several committees including the Project Elephant Steering Committee and National Wildlife Action Plan Committee. Join us as we go into the wild discussing various issues affecting our wildlife & understanding this vast heritage that we should treasure.

The simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think like humans and mimic their actions has long been a dream of mankind or will these machines go beyond just being capable of Problem-solving and doing mundane tasks. Elon musk thinks the latter is not too far and could end with AI domination. Join us as we get to know more about the future of Robots and AI with Kashyap Chandrashekar Head of Advanced Robotics at Dyson

Meet Ashwin Gangaraju, the protégé of legendary director SS Rajamouli of Bahubali fame. He takes us on his journey of finally bringing his directorial debut ‘Aakashavaani’ to life on the Big screen & also gives us a sneak peek of what goes on behind the scenes.

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To vaccinate or not, that is the question.

The Vaccine is here and is not without it's controversies. Join us as we shed light on the Rollout, complications and it's implications with our special guest Dr Chinna Durai - Head of Critical & COVID Care at Aster Hospitals.

Let us together make headway through all this noise. 

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This week Dr. Sheesh, Sid and Arjun stumble upon the wreckage of a crashed alien ship!!! The Alien pilot is shaken but otherwise unharmed. Soon they find themselves being hunted by government agencies from a dozen countries. They have to somehow get the alien to the summit of Mt. Everest where he can signal his people for extraction but they are being hunted by lethal assassins who will stop at nothing to...Nah!! We're just talking about everybody's favourite subject Aliens! Enjoy!

#Aliens #UFO #ET #Life #Universe #DonaldTrump #Area51 #FermisParadox

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A Perfect World

As Lockdown eases across India, the discussion turns to how things were during the initial days of the Lockdown. There was a mood of the pandemic ushering in a new beginning as the air over cities cleared, people evaluated their old life choices and communities seemed to be getting closer. We were all in this together and after this passed there was to be a Brave New World.

Hah! Yeah Right! Fat Chance! Followed by Facepalm!  Dr. Sheesh, Sid and Arjun wonder why we humans aren't destined for Utopia.

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Big Bully

The Big Bully has graduated, no longer just an individual you could put a face to against the backdrop of School. The Bully is now composed of thousands of faceless people sitting in the comfortable anonymity of their own homes trolling hapless innocents on the internet. During the discussion, Dr. Sheesh, Arjun and Sid also ask if there's a bit of a bully in each one of us?

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Everyone has a take on Dreams and everyone has a different experience of them as well. Whatever dreams may mean, they are a fascinating and so far unexplained part of our daily lives. Join Dr. Sheesh, Sid and Arjun as they dream a little dream.

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Arjun thinks he might be dying and Dr. Sheesh kindly reassures him by calling him an idiot. Turns out Arjun is not the only one who thinks is dying, Sid sometimes thinks he is too, which makes him an idiot too. Listen as the two idiots and a doctor try to gain some clarity amid the confusion.

From Crushing a lime to Sunday Treats, Ragging to Honour killings. We take a look at traditions; The Mundane, the Quirky, the Religious, the Scientific and the downright horrifying. Dr. Sheesh, Sid and Arjun go down the road to traditions past and possible futures. Please wash your hands and feet before listening.

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A journey into our innate Indian reluctance to discuss anything "Sex". Dr. Sheesh, Sid and Arjun have a meaningful discussion on the topic, including why on earth did our movies think that two flowers kissing was a good analogy?

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Is there a need for a national language? We've danced this dance time and again for almost a century without coming to a resolution. Will there be something more definitive this time around? And what would the implications be today? Sid, Dr.Sheesh and Arjun do some jaankari because they feel there might be something black in the pulses.

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Nepotism has been around for thousands of years, probably more judging by all those godly brats in mythology running around wreaking havoc in Daddy's name. Despite all our evolved attempts to attain a meritocracy, is Nepotism still rearing its ugly head? Is it even an ugly head? Are there other ways to get ahead? As Dr. Sheesh, Sid and Arjun dig deep, things come to a head.

nepotism /ˈnɛpətɪz(ə)m/ noun : The practice among those with power or influence of favouring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs.

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