The SoapyRao Show

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Welcome to The SoapyRao Show, where we dive deep into the questions of life with a touch of humor and a whole lot of heart. Join your host, Sundeep Rao, a remarkable stand-up comedian with a knack for self-deprecating humor, as he brings you informative, introspective, and fun conversations with some of the coolest people around. From Mumbai to New York, from comedy specials to international summits, Sundeep's journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. Join us for a weekly dose of laughter, inspiration, and everything in between on The SoapyRao Show.
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Navigating Extreme Choices

Apr 26 2024 24 mins  
In this week's episode, a soliloquy from our host, Sundeep Rao, on choices. The politically-charged term 'choice' has steadily made its way into discourse and the commoners' psyche. How do we navigate the nuances of decision making and the subsequent consequences? How do we choose our beliefs in an increasingly polarized world? These are some of the questions we are asking out

Desi Drapes: Drapes of Durability and India’s Journey in Sustainable Fashion ft. Isha Priya Singh

Apr 12 2024 60 mins  
Did you hear? Fast is Out and Slow is In! Join our conversation with handloom enthusiast Isha Priya Singh as we dive into the world of slow fashion and the rich tapestry that is Indian textiles! Want to be featured on our show? Email [email protected] to get in touch with us!To learn more about Isha's work click the link below:https://www.instagram.com/desidrapes/https://

Unlocking the Secrets of Healthy Food and Nutrition with Dr. Nandita Iyer

Apr 05 2024 66 mins  
Doctor, nutrition expert, wellbeing advocate and columnist, Nandita Iyer is the author of three bestselling books. She has been writing on nutrition, health and food for over fifteen years. Since 2006, her popular blog Saffron Trail has been a major resource for healthy food and vegetarian recipes.Nandita’s newsletter Sattva is about the joys of mindfulness and the beauty of slow

Rediscovering History and Exploring Modern India: Stories by Madhulika Liddle

Mar 29 2024 66 mins  
On this week's episode, we have the incredible Madhulika Liddle. Madhulika is an author, historian, blogger and film enthusiast. Her first novel The Englishman’s Cameo was launched in October 2009, with a French edition released in 2010 by Editions Philippe Picquier. The Englishman’s Cameo was well received and was followed by The Eighth Guest & Other Muzaffar Jang Mysterie

The Growing Wealth Divide: What You Need to Know ft. Dr. Guido Alfani

Mar 22 2024 67 mins  
Our guest this week is Economic and Social Historian, Dr. Guido Alfani, professor at Bocconi University, Milan. His fields of interest include economic history and demography, with a focus on long-term dynamics, on economic inequality and on the history of epidemics and pandemics.Want to be featured on our show? Email [email protected] to get in touch with us!To learn more abo

The Art of Listening and Crafting Your Story ft. Anuja Ghosalkar

Mar 15 2024 74 mins  
Teaching us to be graceful in what we do and encouraging us to practice the art of listening is this week's guest on The SoapyRao Show, Anuja Ghosalkar.Anuja Ghosalkar is a Bangalore based artist. She is the founder of Drama Queen, a Documentary theatre company, that focusses on personal histories & archival absences to extend the idea of theatre to create audacious work. Undoc

The Impact of Human Activity on Climate Change: Uncovering the Truth with Prasenjeet Yadav

Mar 08 2024 60 mins  
In this week's episode of The SoapyRao Show, we have Prasenjeet Yadav, a molecular ecologist turned National Geographic Photographer & Explorer. Prasenjeet holds a masters degree in molecular biology and has pursued research in molecular ecology for several years at National Centre for Biological Sciences in Bangalore, India. Early in his scientific career, he realized that his

Our Relationship with Food ft. Ingredient Rescuer Arina Suchde

Mar 01 2024 78 mins  
On the 150th episode of The SoapyRao Show we have the amazing and passionate ingredient savant, Arina Suchde. Arina has dedicated her professional career to sustainable and health focused cooking and educating people about reducing food waste by getting the most out of produce. Her book 'The No-Waste Kitchen Cookbook' is a testament to her efforts towards promoting and adopting a z

Unveiling Modern History and the Journey of India: From Colonial Rule to Present Day ft. Manu Bhagavan

Feb 23 2024 70 mins  
In our latest episode of The SoapyRao Show, we have the illustrious Manu Bhagavan, Professor of History, Human Rights, and Public Policy at Hunter College and the Graduate Center, the City University of New York, where he is also Senior Fellow at the Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies. Professor Bhagavan is a specialist on modern India, focusing on the twentieth centu

The Threat of AI: Is Artificial Intelligence Hijacking Human Consciousness?

Feb 16 2024 67 mins  
In this episode of The SoapyRao Show, we delve deep into the intersections of Artificial Intelligence, human consciousness, and shared human experience. Our expert guest, Dr. Anil Seth, from the University of Sussex, explores the latest advancements in AI and how these technologies are coming closer to mimicking or understanding human consciousness. In this conversation, we examine