Firstly, sorry about the audio on my end. Just know that I tried my best to revert certain source changes, and nothing worked out.
Anyway, let that not distract you from the very culturally and intellectually rich conversation that I shared with Saankh. She is not only one of the best conversationalists I know of, but also a person of many talents and interests. As you'll hear in this episode, she talks about everything ranging from pitching comic books to Carnatic Music. We delve into why abacus math failed our entire generation and the ins and outs of the K-Pop craze. Her detail, passion and laughter will surely make this a great one.
Thanks for listening!
Bass, Books, Bhaijaan. It truly is the best way to describe Parvathy. Astonishingly unique and wonderfully cool, her varied interests enabled a conversation full of hysterical laughter and dotted with bits of deep insight. Explore why she would explore the depths of space over those of the ocean, why fate and destiny are not the same thing, and of course which band out of 5SOS, One Direction and Arctic Monkeys would make the best cricket team on this episode of the podcast.
PS: This conversation was recorded almost a year ago, for contextual purposes.
Hello, and welcome to the second season! For episode 1, we have my amazing cousin Jaya Tewari.
Jaya is one of the coolest people I know and this episode stands as proof of that. Within it, we discuss her ditching a final in Brussels, Belgium to go to the Big Surf Challenge in the small fishing town of Nazaré, Portugal. We discuss her love for sharks, Hasan Minhaj and Yung Gravy. Speaking of whom, we explore how his antics define what creativity stands for. With a light-hearted, overtly sarcastic, and beautifully authentic conversation, I could not have found a better person for the first episode. Thanks for listening, glad to be back! :)
PS: This conversation was recorded around a year ago. Letting you know for contextual awareness!
After 300+ views from 10 countries over 8 episodes with $0 income, season one of The Absurd Window Podcast has finally arrived at an end. I received an email saying that we are ranked #69 in India for the Leisure Category on Apple Podcasts which is definitely something I guess. In the past 2 months, I have worked relatively hard, by my (not) so high standards, to bring you the best and most varied assortment of topics and people to listen to. Their views, perspectives, and stories have not only entertained me but served to invigorate a deep creative passion within me. So, as I look towards moving to University soon, I thought it would be best if I wrap it all up with a solo episode, talking about what this season has meant for me, answering your questions podcast-related and otherwise, and of course crown the champions of this season. With much love, I sign off for a few months and hope to see you all soon.
Warmly,
Keshav
With the most awkward ending yet, this final episode has a mish-mash of brain-dead humour and surprisingly smart opinions. Archit is someone who is very thorough about the things he is interested in, and so it was such a pleasure learning about the pull of a sneaker collection, and trying to rationalize the obsession via comparing it to more usual collectibles. As we explored themes of expression, and why the collections are often limited to watches and shoes rather than shirts and jeans, we traversed into the world of rap. Fighting against the claim that "rappers don't have talent", we talked about how often relatability, lyricism, and other factors are amplified when someone may just gravitate towards certain music because of how it creates a vibe. Some rappers have chosen to create music with greater potential to go viral, at the expense of quality, and there is nothing wrong with that. The awareness of this fact makes it much easier to appreciate the art form that is rap. Happy Listening!
Warmly,
Keshav
An intense bundle of energy and excitable thoughts, Prashansa added much more energy to this episode than the ones that have come before. As we move closer to the end of season one, I have tried to incorporate your feedback on shortening these episodes into much more digestible bits. Do let me know if it has worked in retaining your attention, and making the episode seem more approachable. The content of this episode is the definition of being "all over the place". If you want to hear Prashansa roast me and this podcast, we've got that. If you want to hear our (not so) educated opinions on child psychology, we've got that. If you want to hear me narrating the struggles of celebrity children, (unfortunately) we've got that. In an episode that packs commentary on being the middle child generation, along with shit tons of laughter, I am sure that this one is going to be a good one.
Warmly,
Keshav
A mellow conversation that went from talking about growing up in three different countries to talking about Solar Powered Calculators and Legos. Mayank is someone who has a very straightforward way of thinking with much simplicity. The introspection that occurs via writing college essays, the nuanced observations in differentiating South East Asian cultures, and the technology sector trying to seamlessly integrate itself in our lives in its undying pursuit of efficiency, we covered it all in a manner that felt like an evening conversation playing out in the rain. Additionally, I am excited to see your response to this next month of podcast episodes, so feedback will be much appreciated!
Warmly,
Keshav
Airplanes were taking off, bikes were honking, the audio was echoing, earphones weren't connecting, the wifi was giving up, honestly all signs pointed towards a terrible listening experience when it came to this episode. However, Zoe's story-like life experiences and philosophical insight made this conversation so much richer than any other. Her ability to craft a narrative build meaning and intention into the decisions that she has taken throughout life really got me involved in her story and I am sure it will do the same for all of you. Finally, I managed to get a non-Dosco on the podcast for a much-needed refresh to the kind of perspectives that are being shared on TAW. Anyway, in a fantastic roller coaster ride that goes from IB Visual Arts to the need for empathy, from living in a bubble to talking about Frida Kahlo, whereas some of you may take inspiration from this episode and others might take me for being a long-winded talker, it is safe to say that this episode is a must-listen.
Warmly,
Keshav
ps: sorry for the 3-hour delay :)
It took me 5 hours to edit this episode because of Tushar's weird audio recording. In a dramatic change of themes from the previous two episodes, this one brings with it self-awareness about this podcast to presenting problematic views on capsicum. From how someone's life is affected by following sports to understanding the complications that come with the definition of productivity, Tushar shines through with an equally indifferent and analytical approach to explaining his views. Even though, I think I did a stellar job at explaining the terms "Mankad Incident" and "Night Watchman", Tushar evidently knows a lot more. My favourite thing about this episode is how chaotic it got towards the end where impulsive thoughts flew out in speech, which shows me that the conversations we are having are not only getting more candid but more comfortable. Recently, Vedant confused a conversation we had on the podcast with one that we had in real life, and maybe that is proof of this podcast's well-destined trajectory.
Looking forward to your feedback,
Warmly,
Keshav
I know that I said that this is going to be uploaded on a Sunday, but change of plans, all episodes are going out on a Saturday now so that you beautiful people have more time to listen to the episodes. Soham and I are clearly an awkward duo with minimal compatibility in terms of humour but there is certainly a deeper level of reason and thought in this conversation. We went from discussing the impact Batman has had on Soham's life to exploring the collective purpose of humanity so there is definitely something for everyone here. My favourite thing about this episode is the courage behind these ideas. To compare someone like da Vinci to ourselves, or to call him quirky, while at the same time questioning whether it is easier to write a character or play a character in media, really this was a no holds barred match between perspectives.
Happy Listening!
In the first episode of The Absurd Window Podcast, I have a conversation with Vedant Gattani, a close friend of mine, about topics ranging from creating a difference in unique areas of interest to why Beyonce will be the earth's messenger to the aliens. If you want to listen to two university-bound 18-year-olds, be grateful for gravity, and then laugh as soon as they hear "black holes", then this episode is definitely for you.
With research backed by Instagram reels, that guy on Quora, some philosopher, and our collective cognitive ability in reasoning and emotion, this episode is as much chaos as it is insightful. It was a second take, and you will hear us whine about it multiple times throughout this episode, but such is my confidence in the content of this conversation that I am sure you will pause the episode frequently to both laugh and think.
Happy listening!
