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Don't Know, Do Care
Don't Know About The World Cup's Smallest Nation
In this episode, we travel (metaphorically) to Curaçao, a country so small that many football fans had never even heard of it before the World Cup draw. Most people recognise the name because of the bright blue cocktail liqueur. Almost nobody expected it to become one of the smallest nations ever to play on football's biggest stage. But this isn't just a football story. It's a story about colonialism, migration, identity, and what happens when a country understands its own strengths instead of obsessing over its weaknesses. We explore Curaçao's fascinating history, from its Indigenous roots and Du...
2026-06-29
1h 18
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't Know About The World Cup's Smallest Nation
In this episode, we travel (metaphorically) to Curaçao, a country so small that many football fans had never even heard of it before the World Cup draw. Most people recognise the name because of the bright blue cocktail liqueur. Almost nobody expected it to become one of the smallest nations ever to play on football's biggest stage. But this isn't just a football story. It's a story about colonialism, migration, identity, and what happens when a country understands its own strengths instead of obsessing over its weaknesses. We explore Curaçao's fascinating history, from its Indigenous roots and Du...
2026-06-29
1h 18
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't Know Who Banksy Is (Or Do We?)
Most artists spend their entire careers trying to become famous. Banksy became one of the most famous artists on the planet by making sure nobody knew who he was. And somehow, that strategy worked so well that his anonymity became just as valuable as the art itself. In this episode, we dive into the strange, contradictory, and deeply fascinating world of Banksy. We look at some of his most iconic works, from Girl with a Balloon and Flower Thrower to the legendary painting that shredded itself moments after being sold at auction, and explore why his art m...
2026-06-22
1h 09
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't Know Who Banksy Is (Or Do We?)
Most artists spend their entire careers trying to become famous. Banksy became one of the most famous artists on the planet by making sure nobody knew who he was. And somehow, that strategy worked so well that his anonymity became just as valuable as the art itself. In this episode, we dive into the strange, contradictory, and deeply fascinating world of Banksy. We look at some of his most iconic works, from Girl with a Balloon and Flower Thrower to the legendary painting that shredded itself moments after being sold at auction, and explore why his art m...
2026-06-22
1h 09
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't Know When Japan Ruled (a part of) India
When people talk about World War II in India, the conversation usually jumps straight to Subhas Chandra Bose, the INA, and the fight against British colonial rule. What gets left out is the story of the only part of India that was actually occupied by another Axis power during the war: the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. And it is not a pleasant story. In this episode, we dive into the short but brutal Japanese occupation of the islands between 1942 and 1945. We explore how the Japanese rapidly captured the islands during World War II, why the Andamans were strategically...
2026-06-15
1h 20
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't Know When Japan Ruled (a part of) India
When people talk about World War II in India, the conversation usually jumps straight to Subhas Chandra Bose, the INA, and the fight against British colonial rule. What gets left out is the story of the only part of India that was actually occupied by another Axis power during the war: the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. And it is not a pleasant story. In this episode, we dive into the short but brutal Japanese occupation of the islands between 1942 and 1945. We explore how the Japanese rapidly captured the islands during World War II, why the Andamans were strategically...
2026-06-15
1h 20
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't Know About 'The Salah Effect'
Can a footballer make people less racist? It sounds like the setup to a terrible LinkedIn post, but it's also a real question that researchers from Stanford and other institutions decided to investigate. And somehow, the answer may be yes. In this episode, we explore the bizarre and fascinating story of The Salah Effect, a term inspired by a 2019 study that examined whether Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah may have reduced Islamophobic attitudes and behaviours among football fans simply by being exceptionally good at football. The real story is about identity, prejudice, tribalism, and a weird little psychological c...
2026-06-08
1h 20
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't Know About 'The Salah Effect'
Can a footballer make people less racist? It sounds like the setup to a terrible LinkedIn post, but it's also a real question that researchers from Stanford and other institutions decided to investigate. And somehow, the answer may be yes. In this episode, we explore the bizarre and fascinating story of The Salah Effect, a term inspired by a 2019 study that examined whether Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah may have reduced Islamophobic attitudes and behaviours among football fans simply by being exceptionally good at football. The real story is about identity, prejudice, tribalism, and a weird little psychological c...
2026-06-08
1h 20
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't Know Why HYROX is (not) a Big Deal
At some point over the last year, fitness quietly stopped being about six-packs and started becoming a personality. Suddenly everyone's in a run club, waking up at unreasonable hours, posting Strava screenshots like stock market updates, and voluntarily paying money to suffer in public. Which brings us to this episode's main character: HYROX . We break down what HYROX actually is, where it came from, and why it has exploded globally in such a short span of time. In reality, it's basically a very organised way to discover new forms of exhaustion. But this episode isn't just about t...
2026-05-25
1h 08
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't Know Why HYROX is (not) a Big Deal
At some point over the last year, fitness quietly stopped being about six-packs and started becoming a personality. Suddenly everyone's in a run club, waking up at unreasonable hours, posting Strava screenshots like stock market updates, and voluntarily paying money to suffer in public. Which brings us to this episode's main character: HYROX . We break down what HYROX actually is, where it came from, and why it has exploded globally in such a short span of time. In reality, it's basically a very organised way to discover new forms of exhaustion. But this episode isn't just about t...
2026-05-25
1h 08
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't Know If the Shroud of Turin is Indian
This week, we dive headfirst into one of the strangest objects in human history: the Shroud of Turin, a 14-foot piece of linen that is either the burial cloth of Jesus Christ… or the world's most successful medieval scam. For centuries, this faintly creepy cloth has sat at the exact intersection of faith, science, history, and people confidently yelling at each other online. Because printed onto it is the image of a tortured man bearing injuries eerily similar to the Biblical description of the crucifixion. So we trace the bizarre history of the Shroud, from its sudden ap...
2026-05-18
1h 14
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't Know If the Shroud of Turin is Indian
This week, we dive headfirst into one of the strangest objects in human history: the Shroud of Turin, a 14-foot piece of linen that is either the burial cloth of Jesus Christ… or the world's most successful medieval scam. For centuries, this faintly creepy cloth has sat at the exact intersection of faith, science, history, and people confidently yelling at each other online. Because printed onto it is the image of a tortured man bearing injuries eerily similar to the Biblical description of the crucifixion. So we trace the bizarre history of the Shroud, from its sudden ap...
2026-05-18
1h 14
The Intimacy Inquiry
Ashmita Arora on Spiritual Awakening, Presence, and Breaking Repeating Patterns
Ashmita Arora on Spiritual Awakening, Presence, and Breaking Repeating PatternsSpiritual teacher and transformation guide Ashmita Arora discusses her intuitive practice supporting people through grief, heartbreak, burnout, disconnection, and awakening by helping clients identify the root of repeating patterns and create lasting inner shifts in safe, confidential spaces. She reflects on early sensitivity, anxiety about death and OCD-like repetitive thoughts, and how later miscarriages, family stress, and physical symptoms led her into meditation and a pivotal “pop” experience that opened intuitive communication and channeling, which she initially feared was postpartum psychosis. Arora critiques Western avoidance of d...
2026-05-05
1h 05
Speaking and Communicating Podcast
Why You Struggle To Manifest w/ Ashmita Arora
Connect with Ashmita:Website: https://www.ashmitaarora.comListen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-you-struggle-to-manifest-w-ashmita-arora/id1614151066?i=1000759482145 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ch16Sh2fASPIjvJtRUgR4?si=tCFrl--ESaSRAaNX1r_Z1w YouTube: https://youtu.be/osFF_f4dHzM
2026-04-06
27 min
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't Know Who's Buying This Bulls**t (Psychological Theories Edition)
This episode starts at a party, takes a hard left into pseudoscience, and ends with us aggressively side-eyeing half of modern psychology. We're talking about bullshit psychological theories, the ones that sound legit, get repeated everywhere, and somehow survive despite having little to no actual scientific backing. From Stockholm Syndrome to the five stages of grief, we break down how these ideas became mainstream, and why they probably shouldn't have. Along the way, we take detours into things like left-brain vs right-brain nonsense, the Mozart effect, primal therapy, and the particularly chaotic world of marketing psychology, where "...
2026-04-06
1h 10
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't Know Who's Buying This Bulls**t (Psychological Theories Edition)
This episode starts at a party, takes a hard left into pseudoscience, and ends with us aggressively side-eyeing half of modern psychology. We're talking about bullshit psychological theories, the ones that sound legit, get repeated everywhere, and somehow survive despite having little to no actual scientific backing. From Stockholm Syndrome to the five stages of grief, we break down how these ideas became mainstream, and why they probably shouldn't have. Along the way, we take detours into things like left-brain vs right-brain nonsense, the Mozart effect, primal therapy, and the particularly chaotic world of marketing psychology, where "...
2026-04-06
1h 10
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't Know How Mangoes Took Over India
Summer is objectively the worst season. It's hot, sticky, mildly unbearable… and yet, somehow, we all tolerate it for one reason: mangoes. In this episode, we take a deep dive into India's favourite fruit, not just as food, but as a full-blown cultural phenomenon. From its origins in South Asia and its journey through Portuguese trade, to the fact that India produces nearly half the world's mangoes, this is a story that's way bigger than just something you eat after lunch. We talk about the absurd variety of mangoes across the country and how these na...
2026-03-30
58 min
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't Know How Mangoes Took Over India
Summer is objectively the worst season. It's hot, sticky, mildly unbearable… and yet, somehow, we all tolerate it for one reason: mangoes. In this episode, we take a deep dive into India's favourite fruit, not just as food, but as a full-blown cultural phenomenon. From its origins in South Asia and its journey through Portuguese trade, to the fact that India produces nearly half the world's mangoes, this is a story that's way bigger than just something you eat after lunch. We talk about the absurd variety of mangoes across the country and how these na...
2026-03-30
58 min
Mambition
#110 - Culture, Code and Motherhood: Shaping AI, Raising the Next Generation and Opening Doors - Ashmita Randhawa
Ashmita Randhawa is Director of R&D at Sunderland Software City, Visiting Professor at the National Innovation Centre for Data, and Co-Lead at the Hartree Centre. She has led global teams, holds a PhD, and is deeply passionate about the role of AI and data in shaping what comes next.She is also a mum to a 7-year-old daughter.Her mum passed away before she could see her become a mother. That loss is woven through everything - the warmth she brings to every room, the community she builds everywhere she lands, the...
2026-03-21
1h 01
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't Know How the Oscars Decide 'Best Picture'
Every year, the Oscars announce their winners… and millions of people immediately react with some variation of "wait, that movie won?" In this episode, we dig into how the Oscars actually pick winners, and why the result often feels confusing, underwhelming, or completely disconnected from what audiences loved that year. We break down the preferential ballot system used for Best Picture, where Academy members rank films instead of voting for just one. The result is a slow elimination process that tends to reward consensus rather than passion. Then there's the money. Studios routinely spend tens of millions of...
2026-03-16
59 min
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't Know How the Oscars Decide 'Best Picture'
Every year, the Oscars announce their winners… and millions of people immediately react with some variation of "wait, that movie won?" In this episode, we dig into how the Oscars actually pick winners, and why the result often feels confusing, underwhelming, or completely disconnected from what audiences loved that year. We break down the preferential ballot system used for Best Picture, where Academy members rank films instead of voting for just one. The result is a slow elimination process that tends to reward consensus rather than passion. Then there's the money. Studios routinely spend tens of millions of...
2026-03-16
59 min
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't Know About Feminism in India
Every year around International Women's Day, corporations suddenly remember that women exist. They post inspirational graphics, run aggressively mediocre ad campaigns, and pretend a century of labour struggles, suffrage movements, and fights for basic rights can be summarised in a pastel Instagram tile. This episode starts with that frustration and then moves somewhere much more interesting: the history of women-led movements in India that actually tried to change material conditions for women. Along the way, we also talk about the uncomfortable reality that feminism has always struggled with class and caste divisions. Even progressive movements have often...
2026-03-09
1h 43
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't Know About Feminism in India
Every year around International Women's Day, corporations suddenly remember that women exist. They post inspirational graphics, run aggressively mediocre ad campaigns, and pretend a century of labour struggles, suffrage movements, and fights for basic rights can be summarised in a pastel Instagram tile. This episode starts with that frustration and then moves somewhere much more interesting: the history of women-led movements in India that actually tried to change material conditions for women. Along the way, we also talk about the uncomfortable reality that feminism has always struggled with class and caste divisions. Even progressive movements have often...
2026-03-09
1h 43
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't Know How the British Drugged China
This episode, we dive into the deeply unhinged saga of the Opium Wars; the time Britain decided that if China wouldn't buy enough British goods, it would simply get millions of Chinese people addicted to opium and then declare war when China tried to stop it. From the Treaty of Nanjing and the forced cession of Hong Kong, to extraterritorial rights and humiliating indemnities, this episode unpacks how gunboats and capitalism worked hand in hand. We also zoom out to India, where peasants were trapped in coercive opium contracts, pushed into debt cycles, and forced to prioritise...
2026-03-02
1h 01
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't Know How the British Drugged China
This episode, we dive into the deeply unhinged saga of the Opium Wars; the time Britain decided that if China wouldn't buy enough British goods, it would simply get millions of Chinese people addicted to opium and then declare war when China tried to stop it. From the Treaty of Nanjing and the forced cession of Hong Kong, to extraterritorial rights and humiliating indemnities, this episode unpacks how gunboats and capitalism worked hand in hand. We also zoom out to India, where peasants were trapped in coercive opium contracts, pushed into debt cycles, and forced to prioritise...
2026-03-02
1h 01
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't Know Why Pink Is Feminine
At some point in life, pink stopped being a colour and started being a personality test. It went from "just lightened red" to "this says something about you," and nobody remembers signing up for that meeting. In this episode, we unpack how pink became "feminine", and why that idea is way newer, way flimsier, and way more profit-driven than most people realise. We trace pink back to its original associations with power, war, and aristocracy (yes, pink used to be for boys), and then follow the extremely unserious but highly profitable retail decisions that flipped the script...
2026-02-23
52 min
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't Know Why Pink Is Feminine
At some point in life, pink stopped being a colour and started being a personality test. It went from "just lightened red" to "this says something about you," and nobody remembers signing up for that meeting. In this episode, we unpack how pink became "feminine", and why that idea is way newer, way flimsier, and way more profit-driven than most people realise. We trace pink back to its original associations with power, war, and aristocracy (yes, pink used to be for boys), and then follow the extremely unserious but highly profitable retail decisions that flipped the script...
2026-02-23
52 min
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't Know Why Walking Into Rooms Erases Memory
Have you ever walked into a room and completely forgotten why you're there; not in a poetic, existential way, but in a deeply annoying, brain-just-crashed way? This episode starts there and then happily spirals into the many ways our minds glitch, misfire, and occasionally gaslight us for no apparent reason. We explore a bunch of everyday brain "glitches", not mental illnesses or rare disorders, just extremely common psychological bugs that most of us experience and have collectively decided to ignore. As always, this all comes packaged as comedy commentary with plenty of quirky insights and lighthearted education...
2026-02-02
1h 22
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't Know Why Walking Into Rooms Erases Memory
Have you ever walked into a room and completely forgotten why you're there; not in a poetic, existential way, but in a deeply annoying, brain-just-crashed way? This episode starts there and then happily spirals into the many ways our minds glitch, misfire, and occasionally gaslight us for no apparent reason. We explore a bunch of everyday brain "glitches", not mental illnesses or rare disorders, just extremely common psychological bugs that most of us experience and have collectively decided to ignore. As always, this all comes packaged as comedy commentary with plenty of quirky insights and lighthearted education...
2026-02-02
1h 22
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't Know Who the Constitution Was Really Written For
In this episode, we talk about the Indian constitution, which felt like a good time to talk about the Indian Constitution on account of today being 26th January, India's Republic Day. As always, we don't talk about the constitution in a chest-thumping, flag-waving way, but in the messy, uncomfortable, historically accurate way it actually deserves. Because for a document that gets invoked constantly in public debates, it's surprisingly misunderstood, misrepresented, and occasionally weaponised for reasons that range from sincere concern to complete nonsense. We unpack the RSS's early objections to the Constitution, their bizarre obsession with the...
2026-01-26
1h 21
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't Know Who the Constitution Was Really Written For
In this episode, we talk about the Indian constitution, which felt like a good time to talk about the Indian Constitution on account of today being 26th January, India's Republic Day. As always, we don't talk about the constitution in a chest-thumping, flag-waving way, but in the messy, uncomfortable, historically accurate way it actually deserves. Because for a document that gets invoked constantly in public debates, it's surprisingly misunderstood, misrepresented, and occasionally weaponised for reasons that range from sincere concern to complete nonsense. We unpack the RSS's early objections to the Constitution, their bizarre obsession with the...
2026-01-26
1h 21
Healthy Mind, Healthy Life
Detach to Heal: The One Root Cause Behind Most Struggles with Ashmita Arora
A new year can feel hopeful and heavy at the same time. In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sana (filling in for Avik) sits down with spiritual teacher and transformation guide Ashmita Arora to explore a bold question: is there one root cause behind most human suffering, and one solution that keeps getting missed? This conversation is for anyone feeling stuck in repeating patterns, burnout, relationship strain, or self-pressure. Ashmita breaks down how attachment fuels overwhelm, and how detachment (especially in perception) can create real freedom, clarity, and peace. About the Guest: A...
2026-01-22
32 min
Healthy Mind, Healthy Life
Detach to Heal: The One Root Cause Behind Most Struggles with Ashmita Arora
Send us Fan MailA new year can feel hopeful and heavy at the same time. In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sana (filling in for Avik) sits down with spiritual teacher and transformation guide Ashmita Arora to explore a bold question: is there one root cause behind most human suffering, and one solution that keeps getting missed? This conversation is for anyone feeling stuck in repeating patterns, burnout, relationship strain, or self-pressure. Ashmita breaks down how attachment fuels overwhelm, and how detachment (especially in perception) can create real freedom, clarity, and p...
2026-01-22
32 min
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't Know Why We're Casually Quoting Trauma
In this episode, we do something deeply unnecessary but impossible to resist: we ruin everyday English phrases for ourselves and, by extension, for you. What starts as a bad day at work filled with people biting bullets, letting cats out of bags, and buttering up bosses turns into a full-blown investigation into why the English language is basically a museum of human suffering disguised as casual conversation. We trace the surprisingly dark origins of phrases you probably use without thinking; from battlefield amputations and boxing matches to livestock slaughter, medieval scams, naval punishments, and a truly alarming...
2026-01-12
1h 24
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't Know Why We're Casually Quoting Trauma
In this episode, we do something deeply unnecessary but impossible to resist: we ruin everyday English phrases for ourselves and, by extension, for you. What starts as a bad day at work filled with people biting bullets, letting cats out of bags, and buttering up bosses turns into a full-blown investigation into why the English language is basically a museum of human suffering disguised as casual conversation. We trace the surprisingly dark origins of phrases you probably use without thinking; from battlefield amputations and boxing matches to livestock slaughter, medieval scams, naval punishments, and a truly alarming...
2026-01-12
1h 24
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't know why Bose hailed Hitler
This episode is about one of the most uncomfortable, complicated, and rarely discussed chapters of India's freedom struggle - the time Subhas Chandra Bose and the Free India Legion briefly aligned with Nazi Germany to fight British colonial rule. It's a story that doesn't fit neatly into hero worship or outright condemnation, which is exactly why we felt the need to talk about it. We trace how Bose, ousted from the Congress and deeply frustrated with the pace of nonviolent resistance, landed in Berlin and helped form a legion of Indian prisoners of war under the German...
2026-01-05
1h 38
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't know why Bose hailed Hitler
This episode is about one of the most uncomfortable, complicated, and rarely discussed chapters of India's freedom struggle - the time Subhas Chandra Bose and the Free India Legion briefly aligned with Nazi Germany to fight British colonial rule. It's a story that doesn't fit neatly into hero worship or outright condemnation, which is exactly why we felt the need to talk about it. We trace how Bose, ousted from the Congress and deeply frustrated with the pace of nonviolent resistance, landed in Berlin and helped form a legion of Indian prisoners of war under the German...
2026-01-05
1h 38
Spiritual Infinity
Ashmita Aurora
In this captivating episode of Spiritual Infinity, Zenzi Sewaah speaks with Ashmita Arora, an intuitive spiritual teacher and transformational guide based in Vancouver, Canada, whose awakening journey reveals how life’s breakdowns often become breakthroughs.Ashmita shares the deeply personal story of her spiritual awakening, which began around 2019 following a series of health crises and emotional turmoil. What appeared to be chaos—a debilitating stress condition and paralysis—was actually the beginning of a profound transformation. As she turned to meditation for relief, she experienced a sudden energetic shift—what she later understood to be a Kundalini rising—o...
2025-12-31
50 min
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't know why art heist is (practically) a hobby
In this episode, we fall headfirst into the gloriously stupid, occasionally brilliant, and deeply human world of art heists, sparked by the now-infamous 2025 Louvre heist. Yes, that Louvre. The one with the Mona Lisa, absurd security, and apparently a blind spot for people wearing high-vis jackets. What begins as an exploration of the genius of the heist quickly turns into a full-blown spiral through history's slickest, dumbest, and most unintentionally hilarious museum robberies. The episode also celebrates the truly unhinged side of art crime with thefts so ridiculous they feel like rejected sitcom plots, while asking the...
2025-12-22
1h 09
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't know why art heist is (practically) a hobby
In this episode, we fall headfirst into the gloriously stupid, occasionally brilliant, and deeply human world of art heists, sparked by the now-infamous 2025 Louvre heist. Yes, that Louvre. The one with the Mona Lisa, absurd security, and apparently a blind spot for people wearing high-vis jackets. What begins as an exploration of the genius of the heist quickly turns into a full-blown spiral through history's slickest, dumbest, and most unintentionally hilarious museum robberies. The episode also celebrates the truly unhinged side of art crime with thefts so ridiculous they feel like rejected sitcom plots, while asking the...
2025-12-22
1h 09
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't know how the NYT picks "Bestsellers"
In this episode, we dive into the mysterious, manipulative, and occasionally unhinged world of the New York Times Bestseller List, that shiny sticker every book seems to have, even the ones that read like rejected BuzzFeed headlines. What starts as casual airport doomscrolling quickly unravels into a full-blown investigation: Who actually decides this list? Why is the methodology secret? And is it really possible to buy your way onto it? (Short answer: lol yes.) It's comedy commentary meets publishing nerdery, packed with quirky insights about how the book world really works, plus the kind of offbeat learning...
2025-12-08
1h 22
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't know how the NYT picks "Bestsellers"
In this episode, we dive into the mysterious, manipulative, and occasionally unhinged world of the New York Times Bestseller List, that shiny sticker every book seems to have, even the ones that read like rejected BuzzFeed headlines. What starts as casual airport doomscrolling quickly unravels into a full-blown investigation: Who actually decides this list? Why is the methodology secret? And is it really possible to buy your way onto it? (Short answer: lol yes.) It's comedy commentary meets publishing nerdery, packed with quirky insights about how the book world really works, plus the kind of offbeat learning...
2025-12-08
1h 22
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't know how Israel's PR outruns its reality
In this episode, we dive into the wild, worldwide PR machine known as Hasbara, Israel's official strategy to shape global opinion, rewrite narratives, and "explain" things that probably shouldn't have to be explained. What starts off as a lesson in public diplomacy quickly turns into a crash course in how coordinated messaging, mass disinformation, and a whole lot of lobby money can bend reality in real time. Somehow, all of this still makes room for quirky insights, offbeat learning, and the kind of comedy commentary you'd expect when three confused people attempt to decode one of the most sophisticated...
2025-12-01
1h 30
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't know how Israel's PR outruns its reality
In this episode, we dive into the wild, worldwide PR machine known as Hasbara, Israel's official strategy to shape global opinion, rewrite narratives, and "explain" things that probably shouldn't have to be explained. What starts off as a lesson in public diplomacy quickly turns into a crash course in how coordinated messaging, mass disinformation, and a whole lot of lobby money can bend reality in real time. Somehow, all of this still makes room for quirky insights, offbeat learning, and the kind of comedy commentary you'd expect when three confused people attempt to decode one of the most sophisticated...
2025-12-01
1h 30
Sacred Harmony
What Is True Manifestation And How Do We Actually Live It Every Day, With Ashmita Aurora
In this episode of Sacred Harmony, spiritual teacher and transformation guide Ashmita Aurora strips manifestation of the hype and breaks it down into something real, embodied and usable in daily life. If you are tired of vision boards that do nothing, this conversation walks you through why chasing cars, titles and outcomes keeps you stuck in lack. Ashmita explains how true manifestation starts with embodying a feeling state, not begging the universe for objects. She talks about desire that turns into desperation, how that instantly puts what you want on a different frequency and why attachment always...
2025-11-25
17 min
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't know if we're naming storms or pets
This week, we get swept up in the quirky insights and lowkey chaos of how cyclones and hurricanes get their names. From Cyclone Bob to Mocha and Yaas, we explore why the World Meteorological Organization sounds less like a scientific authority and more like your group chat trying to name a cat. In the very true sense of comedy commentary, we dig into the absurd history of how storms went from being anonymous disasters to branded events, and why that branding is often very, very weird. It's the kind of offbeat learning you didn't know you needed...
2025-11-24
59 min
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't know if we're naming storms or pets
This week, we get swept up in the quirky insights and lowkey chaos of how cyclones and hurricanes get their names. From Cyclone Bob to Mocha and Yaas, we explore why the World Meteorological Organization sounds less like a scientific authority and more like your group chat trying to name a cat. In the very true sense of comedy commentary, we dig into the absurd history of how storms went from being anonymous disasters to branded events, and why that branding is often very, very weird. It's the kind of offbeat learning you didn't know you needed...
2025-11-24
59 min
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't know what Heartland's smoking
In this episode, we descend into the unfiltered chaos of the Heartland Institute, a self-described think tank that's spent the last 40 years defending Big Tobacco, denying climate change, and comparing climate scientists to the Unabomber. Yes. That actually happened. We trace how this shady libertarian PR machine evolved from lobbying against secondhand smoke regulations to becoming one of the loudest voices in global climate denial. From hosting annual "climate realism" conferences to sponsoring a teenage anti-Greta, the Heartland Institute has built a legacy of misinformation disguised as policy. Important links: 1. The terrible Heartland...
2025-11-17
1h 09
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't know what Heartland's smoking
In this episode, we descend into the unfiltered chaos of the Heartland Institute, a self-described think tank that's spent the last 40 years defending Big Tobacco, denying climate change, and comparing climate scientists to the Unabomber. Yes. That actually happened. We trace how this shady libertarian PR machine evolved from lobbying against secondhand smoke regulations to becoming one of the loudest voices in global climate denial. From hosting annual "climate realism" conferences to sponsoring a teenage anti-Greta, the Heartland Institute has built a legacy of misinformation disguised as policy. Important links: 1. The terrible Heartland...
2025-11-17
1h 09
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't know if Romulus and Remus are Colossal mistakes
This episode starts with a wolf, a womb, and an empire, and somehow ends up in a lab in Texas trying to bring back the Ice Age. We're talking about Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome who were supposedly raised by a she-wolf. But also, we're talking about Romulus and Remus, the names of two genetically engineered not-quite-dogs recently created by a biotech company claiming to resurrect extinct species. Same name. Same mythological energy. Very different PR strategy. If you've ever wondered what happens when Silicon Valley tries to reboot nature, or just wanted to...
2025-11-10
52 min
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't know if Romulus and Remus are Colossal mistakes
This episode starts with a wolf, a womb, and an empire, and somehow ends up in a lab in Texas trying to bring back the Ice Age. We're talking about Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome who were supposedly raised by a she-wolf. But also, we're talking about Romulus and Remus, the names of two genetically engineered not-quite-dogs recently created by a biotech company claiming to resurrect extinct species. Same name. Same mythological energy. Very different PR strategy. If you've ever wondered what happens when Silicon Valley tries to reboot nature, or just wanted to...
2025-11-10
52 min
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't know why No Fap is All Fap
In this episode, we (unfortunately) find ourselves talking about NoFap, the online movement that claims giving up masturbation will give you laser focus, superhuman testosterone levels, and somehow make you irresistible to women through sheer… restraint? We explore how a random Reddit post snowballed into a full-fledged website, brand, and cult-like following with terms like "fapstronaut" and "femstronaut" that somehow exist unironically. Along the way, we unravel the pseudoscience, the YouTube bros shouting about "discipline," and the very real overlap between NoFap, toxic masculinity, and the internet's favourite rabbit hole: the manosphere. If you've ever he...
2025-11-03
1h 12
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't know why No Fap is All Fap
In this episode, we (unfortunately) find ourselves talking about NoFap, the online movement that claims giving up masturbation will give you laser focus, superhuman testosterone levels, and somehow make you irresistible to women through sheer… restraint? We explore how a random Reddit post snowballed into a full-fledged website, brand, and cult-like following with terms like "fapstronaut" and "femstronaut" that somehow exist unironically. Along the way, we unravel the pseudoscience, the YouTube bros shouting about "discipline," and the very real overlap between NoFap, toxic masculinity, and the internet's favourite rabbit hole: the manosphere. If you've ever he...
2025-11-03
1h 12
Inner Peace, Better Health
Thresholds, Detachment, and Defining Your Own Meaning of Life — with Ashmita Arora
On Inner Peace, Better Health, host Charu talks with Ashmita Arora—spiritual teacher, clarity intuitive, and channel—about navigating life’s thresholds, reading soul-level patterns, and moving from contraction to expansion. We unpack why identity deconstruction comes before clarity, how hidden patterns repeat across work and relationships, and why detachment (not obsession) is the lever for freedom. Practical guidance includes quieting the mind, loosening attachments to meanings and roles, and remembering that purpose is expansion you choose—daily. About the guest: Ashmita Arora helps clients see soul-level patterns, dismantle limiting identities, and realign with Source. Her work blends in...
2025-11-02
19 min
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't know why Big Doug is lonely
Meet Big Lonely Doug, a 70-meter-tall tree left standing in the middle of a giant Canadian clear-cut. Why? Because one logger randomly decided Doug deserved to live. And now Doug's just… there. Lonely. Iconic. A little awkward. Kind of like us. In this episode, we spiral into a surprisingly emotional rabbit hole about famous lonely trees; from Doug's solo forest vigil to India's own Great Banyan Tree (which has 3000 branches and no trunk because… why not). We also talk about the Tree of Ténéré, the world's most isolated tree that got taken out by a truck...
2025-10-27
1h 01
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't know why Big Doug is lonely
Meet Big Lonely Doug, a 70-meter-tall tree left standing in the middle of a giant Canadian clear-cut. Why? Because one logger randomly decided Doug deserved to live. And now Doug's just… there. Lonely. Iconic. A little awkward. Kind of like us. In this episode, we spiral into a surprisingly emotional rabbit hole about famous lonely trees; from Doug's solo forest vigil to India's own Great Banyan Tree (which has 3000 branches and no trunk because… why not). We also talk about the Tree of Ténéré, the world's most isolated tree that got taken out by a truck...
2025-10-27
1h 01
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't know about the Nobel Prize's weird cousin
What do levitating frogs, poop timers, dead spiders turned into robot claws, and pizza-based healthcare in Italy have in common? They've all won an Ig Nobel Prize; the award for research that first makes you laugh, then makes you seriously question your life choices. In this episode, we dive into science's weirdest awards ceremony, where Nobel laureates hand out trophies for studies on duckling aerodynamics and punch-absorbing beards. Yes, it's real. Yes, someone got a PhD out of this. And no, we still haven't won one, but we're working on it as we speak. Join...
2025-10-20
1h 09
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't know about the Nobel Prize's weird cousin
What do levitating frogs, poop timers, dead spiders turned into robot claws, and pizza-based healthcare in Italy have in common? They've all won an Ig Nobel Prize; the award for research that first makes you laugh, then makes you seriously question your life choices. In this episode, we dive into science's weirdest awards ceremony, where Nobel laureates hand out trophies for studies on duckling aerodynamics and punch-absorbing beards. Yes, it's real. Yes, someone got a PhD out of this. And no, we still haven't won one, but we're working on it as we speak. Join...
2025-10-20
1h 09
Don't Know, Do Care
Dont know why Careless People Zuck
Facebook is evil. That's not new. What is new is a "tell-all" book from a former public policy director… who apparently did nothing wrong and knew nothing shady while working there. In this episode, we dissect "Careless People", a memoir that claims to be brave but forgets to hold the mirror up. From a genocide in Myanmar to creepy China deals to logging in mid-childbirth, we go through the rage, the receipts, and the ridiculousness, one shark attack at a time. Important links: 1. Wikipedia on Sarah Wynn-Williams: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Wynn-Williams ...
2025-10-13
1h 27
Don't Know, Do Care
Dont know why Careless People Zuck
Facebook is evil. That's not new. What is new is a "tell-all" book from a former public policy director… who apparently did nothing wrong and knew nothing shady while working there. In this episode, we dissect "Careless People", a memoir that claims to be brave but forgets to hold the mirror up. From a genocide in Myanmar to creepy China deals to logging in mid-childbirth, we go through the rage, the receipts, and the ridiculousness, one shark attack at a time. Important links: 1. Wikipedia on Sarah Wynn-Williams: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Wynn-Williams ...
2025-10-13
1h 27
Find Joy with Joyan
Patterns, Attachment and the One Solution That Sets You Free with Ashmita Arora
In this powerful conversation with Ashmita, we dive deep into the hidden forces that shape our lives — and uncover why so many of our struggles stem from just one problem: attachment.Ashmita shares how our unconscious patterns, ego-driven stories, and resistance to letting go keep us stuck in cycles of confusion, burnout, and pain. More importantly, she reveals how the path to freedom, clarity, and empowerment begins with a single shift: detachment.We explore:Challenge as doorway to your transformationWhy patterns repeat — and how...
2025-09-24
44 min
Don't Know, Do Care
CtrlAltBrief - Dont Know If This Episode Is Just OK or Kinda Great
Ever stopped to wonder why we say "OK" 30 times a day? Or where it came from? In this episode, we dig deep into the surprisingly unhinged history of the most boringly useful word in the English language. We uncover petty newspaper rivalries, prank spellings of "all correct," and one very meh presidential campaign that accidentally made "OK" go viral. From telegraph commands and military myths to Greek, German, and Haitian red herrings, this is the chaotic etymology lesson you never knew you needed. Also featuring: stand-up shows in government auditoriums, British museums stealing everything, and...
2025-09-22
27 min
Don't Know, Do Care
CtrlAltBrief - Dont Know If This Episode Is Just OK or Kinda Great
Ever stopped to wonder why we say "OK" 30 times a day? Or where it came from? In this episode, we dig deep into the surprisingly unhinged history of the most boringly useful word in the English language. We uncover petty newspaper rivalries, prank spellings of "all correct," and one very meh presidential campaign that accidentally made "OK" go viral. From telegraph commands and military myths to Greek, German, and Haitian red herrings, this is the chaotic etymology lesson you never knew you needed. Also featuring: stand-up shows in government auditoriums, British museums stealing everything, and...
2025-09-22
27 min
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't know what's in Mario's mushroom!
You've seen it in Mario, fairy tales, and weird Christmas merch - the iconic red mushroom with white spots. But did you know it's a real thing? And also a psychedelic? And possibly a religious relic? Oh, and people used to drink shaman pee to get high off it? Yeah. In this episode, we deep-dive into the strange world of Amanita muscaria (aka fly agaric), the real mushroom that inspired Mario's power-up. From Viking berserker legends to Siberian funeral rituals, Santa conspiracy theories, and shoutouts in the Rig Veda, this mushroom has… range. Also featuring: Be...
2025-09-15
59 min
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't know what's in Mario's mushroom!
You've seen it in Mario, fairy tales, and weird Christmas merch - the iconic red mushroom with white spots. But did you know it's a real thing? And also a psychedelic? And possibly a religious relic? Oh, and people used to drink shaman pee to get high off it? Yeah. In this episode, we deep-dive into the strange world of Amanita muscaria (aka fly agaric), the real mushroom that inspired Mario's power-up. From Viking berserker legends to Siberian funeral rituals, Santa conspiracy theories, and shoutouts in the Rig Veda, this mushroom has… range. Also featuring: Be...
2025-09-15
59 min
Don't Know, Do Care
Dont know why America still measures in bullshit!
Ever wondered why Americans still use inches, feet, and Fahrenheit while the rest of the world moved on to the metric system decades ago? Spoiler: pirates are involved. So is Ronald Reagan. And also… vibes? In this episode, we unravel the chaotic history of how the U.S. got stuck with the imperial system. From French nerds inventing the meter during a revolution to a platinum prototype that got literally kidnapped by Caribbean pirates (seriously), we explore why the transition to metric never quite stuck. We also dig into why Thomas Jefferson was a bougie Fr...
2025-09-08
43 min
Don't Know, Do Care
Dont know why America still measures in bullshit!
Ever wondered why Americans still use inches, feet, and Fahrenheit while the rest of the world moved on to the metric system decades ago? Spoiler: pirates are involved. So is Ronald Reagan. And also… vibes? In this episode, we unravel the chaotic history of how the U.S. got stuck with the imperial system. From French nerds inventing the meter during a revolution to a platinum prototype that got literally kidnapped by Caribbean pirates (seriously), we explore why the transition to metric never quite stuck. We also dig into why Thomas Jefferson was a bougie Fr...
2025-09-08
43 min
The Chris Voss Show
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unlocking Soul Alignment with Ashmita Arora’s Intuitive Insights
Unlocking Soul Alignment with Ashmita Arora’s Intuitive Insights AshmitaArora.com About the Guest(s): Ashmita Aurora is an esteemed Clarity Intuitive who specializes in channeling soul-level wisdom to assist individuals through transitions in their lives. Her organization focuses on helping clients release stuck patterns, reset their energy, and align with their evolving identities. Ashmita’s work is deeply rooted in her personal journey of spiritual awakening, loss, and profound remembering. Through a compassionate and intuitive approach, she offers a variety of personalized sessions, including one-on-one sessions, group rituals, couples read...
2025-09-04
22 min
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't know who turned Mayong into India's Hogwarts!
Mayong, Assam: A beautiful village with rhinos, riverbanks… and apparently, shape-shifting sorcerers who turn bullets into fish. That is, if you believe the truly unhinged travel blogs and SEO clickbait out there. In this episode, we unspool the myth of "India's land of black magic" and how a small village got buried under internet nonsense, why mainstream media couldn't be bothered to fact-check, and how bad tourism copywriters turned folklore into fantasy fiction. Spoiler: there's no Hogwarts. Just history, oral traditions, and a museum being held together with hope and one man's tea shop. Come fo...
2025-09-01
1h 00
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't know who turned Mayong into India's Hogwarts!
Mayong, Assam: A beautiful village with rhinos, riverbanks… and apparently, shape-shifting sorcerers who turn bullets into fish. That is, if you believe the truly unhinged travel blogs and SEO clickbait out there. In this episode, we unspool the myth of "India's land of black magic" and how a small village got buried under internet nonsense, why mainstream media couldn't be bothered to fact-check, and how bad tourism copywriters turned folklore into fantasy fiction. Spoiler: there's no Hogwarts. Just history, oral traditions, and a museum being held together with hope and one man's tea shop. Come fo...
2025-09-01
1h 00
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't know why protein is hard to digest (not literally)!
Whey, dal, sattu, tofu, (insert anything else you want here) - in this episode, we try to figure out if we're doing protein the whey we should. Spoiler: we're probably not. We talk desi diet myths, gym bro science, and the rising panic of hitting protein goals in your 30s without turning into a spreadsheet. Is sattu legit? Is pea protein just vibes? Why does everyone suddenly care about macros? If you've ever Googled "high protein vegetarian diet" and immediately closed the tab, this one's for you.
2025-08-25
51 min
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't know why protein is hard to digest (not literally)!
Whey, dal, sattu, tofu, (insert anything else you want here) - in this episode, we try to figure out if we're doing protein the whey we should. Spoiler: we're probably not. We talk desi diet myths, gym bro science, and the rising panic of hitting protein goals in your 30s without turning into a spreadsheet. Is sattu legit? Is pea protein just vibes? Why does everyone suddenly care about macros? If you've ever Googled "high protein vegetarian diet" and immediately closed the tab, this one's for you.
2025-08-25
51 min
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't know who (not Ed Sheeran) made these symbols up! (Hinglish)
Why does "+" mean add? What even is "@"? And why did school kids accidentally name the ampersand? In this episode, we deep-dive into the bizarre origin stories of the everyday symbols we type, tap, and totally take for granted, from ancient math hacks and monk scribbles to the merchant roots of the @ sign and the absolute chaos behind the humble equal sign. Also featuring: toddler mispronunciations, Alan Tudyk appreciation, and an asterisk that might just represent your... well, you'll find out. Important links: https...
2025-08-18
36 min
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't know who (not Ed Sheeran) made these symbols up! (Hinglish)
Why does "+" mean add? What even is "@"? And why did school kids accidentally name the ampersand? In this episode, we deep-dive into the bizarre origin stories of the everyday symbols we type, tap, and totally take for granted, from ancient math hacks and monk scribbles to the merchant roots of the @ sign and the absolute chaos behind the humble equal sign. Also featuring: toddler mispronunciations, Alan Tudyk appreciation, and an asterisk that might just represent your... well, you'll find out. Important links: https...
2025-08-18
36 min
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't know who clapped alien cheeks! (Hinglish)
What if India had its own Area 51? What if it was in Ladakh? And what if over 100 soldiers reported UFOs but no one blinked? In this episode, we dive headfirst into the Kongka La Pass conspiracy: from CIA reports and humanoid sightings to Google Earth wipes and suspicious yellow spheres in the sky. There's military drama, alien tourism, and a very real quote about "clapping alien cheeks." You're welcome. Come for the mystery. Stay for the mountain-based madness. Important links: The 1968 sanitized CIA...
2025-08-11
44 min
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't know who clapped alien cheeks! (Hinglish)
What if India had its own Area 51? What if it was in Ladakh? And what if over 100 soldiers reported UFOs but no one blinked? In this episode, we dive headfirst into the Kongka La Pass conspiracy: from CIA reports and humanoid sightings to Google Earth wipes and suspicious yellow spheres in the sky. There's military drama, alien tourism, and a very real quote about "clapping alien cheeks." You're welcome. Come for the mystery. Stay for the mountain-based madness. Important links: The 1968 sanitized CIA...
2025-08-11
44 min
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't know how Superman took down the KKK! (Hinglish)
This week, we fly headfirst into Superman's lesser-known stories; from memory-erasing kisses to Communist Kal-El, from the time he roasted the KKK on radio to the shocking fact that he wasn't even supposed to fly (say what?)! Also in this episode: Indian Superman (yes, it exists), why Kryptonite was invented for smoke breaks, and a very heated debate on whether Clark Kent is the disguise or the real deal. Cape not required. Nerd rage guaranteed. Don't Know, Do Care is the brainchild of Ashmita...
2025-08-04
39 min
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't know how Superman took down the KKK! (Hinglish)
This week, we fly headfirst into Superman's lesser-known stories; from memory-erasing kisses to Communist Kal-El, from the time he roasted the KKK on radio to the shocking fact that he wasn't even supposed to fly (say what?)! Also in this episode: Indian Superman (yes, it exists), why Kryptonite was invented for smoke breaks, and a very heated debate on whether Clark Kent is the disguise or the real deal. Cape not required. Nerd rage guaranteed. Don't Know, Do Care is the brainchild of Ashmita...
2025-08-04
39 min
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't Know, Do Guess (Bonus Episode 1 - Tenable Version)
It's our first-ever bonus quiz episode! We battle it out, tenable style, over very serious topics like "languages we should probably know," "Olympic sports with balls," and "Shakespeare plays we definitely forgot." There's fake confidence, real confusion, and a bottle of wine (or beer) on the line. One of us wins. One of us buys. This is Don't Know, Do Guess; our new monthly quiz series where knowing stuff is optional, but losing gracefully is not. PS: Certain answers...
2025-07-31
30 min
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't Know, Do Guess (Bonus Episode 1 - Tenable Version)
It's our first-ever bonus quiz episode! We battle it out, tenable style, over very serious topics like "languages we should probably know," "Olympic sports with balls," and "Shakespeare plays we definitely forgot." There's fake confidence, real confusion, and a bottle of wine (or beer) on the line. One of us wins. One of us buys. This is Don't Know, Do Guess; our new monthly quiz series where knowing stuff is optional, but losing gracefully is not. PS: Certain answers...
2025-07-31
30 min
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't know who's buying this bullshit (business theories edition)!
Why are MBTI types on LinkedIn bios and why are people proud of them? Why do consultants love putting everything into a 2x2? And what exactly do we do with a SWOT analysis once it's made? In this episode, we tear into some of the most overhyped, oversimplified, and overused business theories; from the Myers-Briggs cult to Maslow's misunderstood pyramid, the 10,000-hour myth, and the classic consultant trap of "strategic-looking nonsense." Also, a frog gets eaten. Sort of (Only metaphorically, we assure you). It's an episode for anyone who's...
2025-07-28
48 min
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't know who's buying this bullshit (business theories edition)!
Why are MBTI types on LinkedIn bios and why are people proud of them? Why do consultants love putting everything into a 2x2? And what exactly do we do with a SWOT analysis once it's made? In this episode, we tear into some of the most overhyped, oversimplified, and overused business theories; from the Myers-Briggs cult to Maslow's misunderstood pyramid, the 10,000-hour myth, and the classic consultant trap of "strategic-looking nonsense." Also, a frog gets eaten. Sort of (Only metaphorically, we assure you). It's an episode for anyone who's...
2025-07-28
48 min
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't know how to feel about this info!
In this episode, we share the weirdest info we could find; the kind that make you go "Wait, what?" and then proceed to ruin your entire day. But given that it's Monday, are we really ruining it any more than it already is? Be honest with yourself. From the original use of chainsaws (brace yourself) to poop particles on your toothbrush, zombie fungi, cows with regional accents (yes, we tried some), and frogs getting married for rain, it's a slippery slope of fun, filth, folklore, and fuckaboutery. You won't b...
2025-07-21
34 min
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't know how to feel about this info!
In this episode, we share the weirdest info we could find; the kind that make you go "Wait, what?" and then proceed to ruin your entire day. But given that it's Monday, are we really ruining it any more than it already is? Be honest with yourself. From the original use of chainsaws (brace yourself) to poop particles on your toothbrush, zombie fungi, cows with regional accents (yes, we tried some), and frogs getting married for rain, it's a slippery slope of fun, filth, folklore, and fuckaboutery. You won't b...
2025-07-21
34 min
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't know why YouTube screams at us!
Don't know why every YouTube thumbnail looks like it's screaming at you? Same. In this episode, we dive face-first into the chaotic world of clickbait thumbnails, limbic system hijacking, and the ancient part of your brain that's somehow obsessed with faces that look like they just lost everything in 24 hours. We talk about why your brain can't resist dramatic thumbnails, how your amygdala is basically getting manipulated every time you open YouTube, and why more content choices somehow leave us watching… nothing. It's clickbait meets neuroscience. You'll laugh, you'll sc...
2025-07-14
51 min
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't know why YouTube screams at us!
Don't know why every YouTube thumbnail looks like it's screaming at you? Same. In this episode, we dive face-first into the chaotic world of clickbait thumbnails, limbic system hijacking, and the ancient part of your brain that's somehow obsessed with faces that look like they just lost everything in 24 hours. We talk about why your brain can't resist dramatic thumbnails, how your amygdala is basically getting manipulated every time you open YouTube, and why more content choices somehow leave us watching… nothing. It's clickbait meets neuroscience. You'll laugh, you'll sc...
2025-07-14
51 min
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't know who locked us in (with carbon)!
Don't know about carbon lock-in? Neither did we. That is until we realized we might be stuck in the world's biggest escape room powered by coal, oil, and fossil fuel regret. In this episode, we try to make sense of carbon lock-in, the not-so-fun reality where green energy and clean energy solutions aren't the magical exits we hoped for. We ask why fossil fuels still have a grip on our systems, whether solar panels are as green as they claim, and how clean energy comes with its own baggage: dam displacement, mining misery, and...
2025-07-07
55 min
Don't Know, Do Care
Don't know who locked us in (with carbon)!
Don't know about carbon lock-in? Neither did we. That is until we realized we might be stuck in the world's biggest escape room powered by coal, oil, and fossil fuel regret. In this episode, we try to make sense of carbon lock-in, the not-so-fun reality where green energy and clean energy solutions aren't the magical exits we hoped for. We ask why fossil fuels still have a grip on our systems, whether solar panels are as green as they claim, and how clean energy comes with its own baggage: dam displacement, mining misery, and...
2025-07-07
55 min
Verhalen in veiligheid
Waarom verbinding cruciaal is in het bedrijfsleven. Interview met Ashmita Krishna Sharma
In deze aflevering duiken we in de wereld van sociale veiligheid en inclusie. Orly gaat in gesprek met Ashmita Krishna Sharma, expert op het gebied van inclusie in zowel de private als publieke sector. Samen bespreken ze de cruciale rol van leidinggevenden in het bevorderen van een veilige en inclusieve werkomgeving. De focus ligt op de verschuiving van streefdoelen en processen naar het centraal stellen van de mens. Orly en Ashmita reflecteren op de huidige bedrijfsstructuren die vaak de menselijke kant over het hoofd zien. Ze pleiten voor een terugkeer naar de basis: het vormen van verbindingen...
2025-06-03
22 min
Spectral Symposium
EP6 - Hollywood's Spin on Spiritual Awakening with Ashmita Arora
Ashmita and Brandy discuss the ways that Hollywood influences Spiritual Awakening by controlling the universal script of reality within the matrix. Ashmita Arora is an author, psychic life & business advisor, esoteric theorist, and founder of Eva & Isla®. She merges psychic channeling with holistic techniques to guide individuals through profound perception shifts. As the creator of The Transcend, she helps entrepreneurs and seekers unlock deeper clarity and alignment. Through her writing, teachings, and one-on-one sessions, Ashmita challenges conventional thinking, blending spiritual insight with practical transformation. Subscribe and Follow www.spectralsymposium.com https://www.instagram.com/spectralsymposium/
2025-03-06
51 min
Harka Podcast
From Dreams of Medicine to a New Life in the UAE | Ashmita Dahal’s Journey | Harka's Podcast
Send us a textIn this heartfelt episode of Harka’s Podcast, we sit down with Ashmita Dahal, who opens up about her incredible life journey. Losing her mother as an infant, facing challenges with her stepmother, and being denied her dream of becoming a doctor, Ashmita had to carve her own path. From pursuing a chef course to moving to the UAE for an internship, she later realized hospitality wasn’t her calling. Transitioning into sales, she found not just success but also love. 💕Ashmita shares the struggles of grow...
2025-02-01
1h 24
Harka Podcast
From Dreams of Medicine to a New Life in the UAE | Ashmita Dahal’s Journey | Harka's Podcast
Send us a textIn this heartfelt episode of Harka’s Podcast, we sit down with Ashmita Dahal, who opens up about her incredible life journey. Losing her mother as an infant, facing challenges with her stepmother, and being denied her dream of becoming a doctor, Ashmita had to carve her own path. From pursuing a chef course to moving to the UAE for an internship, she later realized hospitality wasn’t her calling. Transitioning into sales, she found not just success but also love. 💕Ashmita shares the struggles of grow...
2025-02-01
1h 24
Harka Podcast
बुबाको सपना साकार - Ashmita Karki's Journey to Becoming an Air Hostess | Harka's Podcast
Send us a textIn this episode of Harka's Podcast, we welcome Ashmita Karki, a dedicated Cabin Crew member at Emirates. Ashmita shares her inspiring story of how her father's dream of seeing her as an air hostess came true. From her early days as a tutor to working in marketing, retail, and HR, she finally landed her dream job. Tune in to hear about the challenges her parents faced and her journey to the skies!Support the show
2024-10-12
1h 31
Harka Podcast
बुबाको सपना साकार - Ashmita Karki's Journey to Becoming an Air Hostess | Harka's Podcast
Send us a textIn this episode of Harka's Podcast, we welcome Ashmita Karki, a dedicated Cabin Crew member at Emirates. Ashmita shares her inspiring story of how her father's dream of seeing her as an air hostess came true. From her early days as a tutor to working in marketing, retail, and HR, she finally landed her dream job. Tune in to hear about the challenges her parents faced and her journey to the skies!Support the show
2024-10-12
1h 31
Underdogs In Africa
Bridging the Gap between the Formal and Informal Sectors | SwapVend Founder Ashmita Singh | S1E2
In this inspiring episode, we dive into the remarkable journey of Ashmita Singh. Starting with her roots in Phoenix, the South African-Indian township in Durban, Ashmita shares her decision to leave for Johannesburg, a move that sparked significant personal and professional growth. She discusses her innovative "Party for Change" initiative, reflecting her commitment to social impact. Ashmita then takes us through her corporate path, highlighting her transition from the corporate world to becoming a founder and to her passion for solving the problems within township communities. A key topic is Swapvend, her venture that focuses on...
2024-01-29
1h 43
Startup Story
Digifish3: Empowering Brands with Digital Marketing | Founder Ashmita Dhingra | Startup Story
Join us for an exclusive interaction with Founder Ashmita Dhingra as Team Startup Story introduces you to Digifish3. Discover how this dynamic digital marketing agency is revolutionizing the industry with its data-centric approach and innovative strategies. Digifish3 is a powerhouse of digital outreach, helping brands gain popularity on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and more. With services ranging from mobile advertising to search engine optimization (SEO), pay-per-click (PPC) campaigns, SMS marketing, and WhatsApp promotions, Digifish3 utilizes various digital platforms to promote your brand effectively. With an unwavering focus on data-driven insights and innovation, Digifish3 has built a strong...
2023-06-12
26 min
Leiderschap door de bril van...
#12 Diversiteit, Inclusie en gelijkwaardigheid - Ashmita Krishna Sharma
In deze aflevering spreek ik met Ashmita Krishna Sharma. Zij is expert op het gebied van Diversiteit, inclusie en gelijkwaardigheid. Zij helpt organisaties en teams om toe te werken naar een meer inclusieve organsiatiecultuur. Het is een hot thema en in veel organisaties staat het op de agenda. Maar wat vraagt dit van organisaties? Hoe vertaal je zo’n breed thema naar de samenwerking in je team? Wat vraagt dit van jou als leider om inclusief leiderschap te tonen? Het is een mooie podcast geworden, ik wens je veel luisterplezier en ik kijk uit naar je reacties. Ik ben benieuwd wa...
2022-05-17
46 min