Chai Across Generations
de Nikil and Shankar
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Episode 58: The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan’s film, and the Journey…
Episode 58: The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan’s film, and the Journey…
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Chai Across Generations is a podcast featuring two friends a generation apart, Nikil and Shankar, as they explore a new topic each episode to better understand - and maybe even bridge - the gap between generations of South Asians.
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- Episode 58: The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan’s film, and the Journey Home to Ithaca · 28 min · Episódio 58What does it mean to come home to Ithaca after all your conquests? We talk about Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” and how it compares to Homer’s original. Nikil loved the film…
- Episode 57: The Spark, the Journey, and the Dialogue of Art, With Deepa Sharma (“The Seven Steps to Bliss” Book Discussion) · 54 min · Episódio 57One of Deepa Sharma’s paintings inspired part of Shankar’s book, “The Seven Steps to Bliss: A Modern Upanishad” Deepa is an artist and architectural engineer, and in this…
- Episode 56: Redefining Aging and the Practice of "Agefulness," With John Schuster · 60 min · Episódio 56John Schuster calls it "agefulness," staying vital, adaptable, and open to growth at any stage of life instead of accepting decline as the default. John is a coach, teacher, and…
- Episode 55: The Meaning of Jiva and Life's Core Questions, With Mahesh Panchagnula ("The Seven Steps to Bliss" Book Discussion) · 40 min · Episódio 55We chat with Mahesh Panchagnula, a professor at IIT Madras and host of the Professor Mahesh Podcast. Mahesh and Shankar first met in academia, and their friendship has grown into…
- Episode 54: The Ilaiyaraja 50 Concert and Why Music Means So Much to South Asians · 32 min · Episódio 54Music is universal, but in South Asian culture, it's tied to something specific: the movies. That link means songs carry entire stories with them, and they become a soundtrack to…
- Episode 53: Mental Health and Doing What You Love With Abhijith Ravinutala · 1 h 2 min · Episódio 53Have we really gotten better at talking about mental health in the South Asian community, or just better at using the language? Abhijith Ravinutala joins us again to pick up…
- Episode 52: "The Seven Steps to Bliss" Book Club with Ravi Ram and Sujit Nair · 1 h 18 min · Episódio 52We welcome Ravi Ram and Sujit Nair, two friends who joined Nikil for a weekly book club over four weeks to read through Shankar's book, "The Seven Steps to Bliss: A Modern…
- Episode 51: Chasing The Same Joy With Tim Bruster ("The Seven Steps to Bliss" Book Discussion) · 48 min · Episódio 51We welcome Tim Bruster, a retired United Methodist pastor, who met Shankar by chance after a delayed flight turned into friendly conversation and, eventually, a real friendship…
- Episode 50: All Five Elements Live in You · 21 min · Episódio 50We talk about the five great elements: earth, water, fire, air, and space, and how Nikil has come to see them not just as forces in nature, but as elements that live within all…
- Episode 49: Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Zuko & Iroh Dynamic · 28 min · Episódio 49We return to the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender to explore one of the most beloved dynamics in all of animated storytelling: the relationship between Prince Zuko and his…
- Episode 48: Avatar: The Last Airbender And Its Enduring Genius · 24 min · Episódio 48We talk about one of our favorite TV shows of all time, Avatar: The Last Airbender. A Nickelodeon series from almost 20 years ago, Avatar has captivated and inspired both of us…
- Episode 47: Shankar's Book "The Seven Steps to Bliss" Can Help Readers In Many Ways · 19 minJoin us as we celebrate the official release of Shankar's new book, "The Seven Steps To Bliss: A Modern Upanishad!" We delve into Shankar's experience of getting this book out…
- Episode 46: Unlocking Your Personal Excellence And The Hidden Power Of Community · 22 minWe explore the essence of excellence and how to unlock it in our lives, guided by Shankar's transformative course, "Unlocking Excellence." We delve into the unexpected but…
- Episode 45: Why Saying "We're Family" At Work Limits South Asians And Reveals Two Views On Work · 25 min · Episódio 45We delve into the world of work, focusing on South Asian and minority professionals. We explore the often misleading corporate messaging of being a family and how it reinforces…
- Episode 44: Discover "The Seven Steps to Bliss" (Shankar's New Book) in Advance Review · 27 min · Episódio 44Join us as we dive into Shankar's new book, "The Seven Steps to Bliss: A Modern Upanishad," (https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/252311323-the-seven-steps-to-bliss) now…
- Episode 43: We're Back! Why? · 19 min · Episódio 43We are back after having been away from the podcast for more than two years! This episode marks the start of a new generation of conversations, building on the first. Find out…
- Episode 42: The Legacy Of MLK, Equality, And Colorism · 23 min · Episódio 42In honor of MLK Day, we chat about our personal experiences of the holiday and discuss similarities and differences between the histories of African-Americans and South Asians in…
- Episode 41: How Different Cultures And Generations See The New Year · 25 min · Episódio 41Happy New Year! We chat about our personal impressions of New Year, how we think about New Year’s Resolutions and goal-setting, and questions to ask other generations to better…
- Episode 40: Our Funniest Moments In 2023 · 24 min · Episódio 40We recap our funniest moments from the first 39 episodes in this year-end special! From Shankar sharing hilarious stories with his daughter to Nikil playing a South…
- Episode 39: 2023 Recap - 4 Lessons To Improve Your Mental Health And Your Chats With Your Parents And Kids · 30 min · Episódio 39We recap the four biggest lessons we learned in 2023 from our conversations on the podcast. From mental health to communicating with other generations and raising multicultural…
