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The Chef and The Piano ManS2EP05 - Green Grass HeavenThe horse with no rider. The fields with no souls. The pillars of life.
This week we dive into the concept of independence. What does this mean for people in their early 20s moving into adulthood, and how does it function? We break down various forms of independence: social, financial and mental. In the second half, we talk of the great outdoors and finding your inner passion. Just like the horse that is desperate to run, we must leave our rider behind to search for more.
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Listen on...2020-12-0200 minThe Chef and The Piano ManMindfulness with Naushad GodrejThis week we are joined by Naushad Godrej. Actively involved in meditation, mindfulness practices and yoga, Naushad was a great guest to have on the podcast, exploring ideas of charging your health and vitality. We talk about finding ways to activate your zen space and how his experiences shaped his vision of the world today. Another key aspect we talked about was resilience, and how we can overcome and deal with setbacks. We also dive into travel and various adventures from his past. Finally, we touch on his career as a soccer player too.
Find him on...2020-11-1600 minThe Chef and The Piano ManBillionaires at War and Aladdin’s Magic LampThis week is all about this concept: Perception. We break down what this means and how it functions as a part of our lives. Why is seeing the big picture so hard and difficult for us? How can we use different techniques to make us have a better perspective of our own lives?
We also have a new segment on our show: crazy news of the week. In this week we talk about billionaires hating on each other, and a doctor getting tricked into buying a lamp for way too much money... Enjoy!
New discussions...2020-11-0900 minThe Chef and The Piano ManTechnology in the JungleS2EP02 - Technology in the Jungle
Episode 2 of the new season is now up and running. In this episode JJ and Kahan explore the idea of the media and how we have lost perspective of who we are. In this new age we often feel extremely disconnected and away from others, even though we are in a tightly woven community of ideas. Comparing the way we interact with how we did centuries ago in the hunter-gatherer ages, it's easy to see how we have lost touch with the cosmos and what makes us who we are...2020-11-0200 minThe Chef and The Piano ManThe ReturnS2EP01 - The Return
The Chef and the Piano Man are official back! To old time viewers, hello again, to new viewers, welcome! Season 2 of CPM is up and running, and we are going deep today. We dive straight into maintaining mental health, sharing our ideas of how we find inner peace through organization and focus. We also stress the importance of physical well being, and how we often take our physical state for granted. Finally, we touch on the importance of conversation, and how sharing your ideas and thoughts makes for a much better world...2020-10-2200 minThe Chef and The Piano ManGetting Canceled… AgainEP029 - Getting Canceled… Again
Be free people, be free. We have gotten into the controversial topics again, and hence have consciously canceled ourselves (not quite). We touch on the craziness of our weeks. Funny stories from cliff diving in Portugal to anecdotes from the Dunes of Indiana. It’s been a decent week for us both, and we are both kicking into gear for the second half of this year. In good news, IU is back full scale, apart from the COVID cases at the frats, things are looking up. Exciting times are ahead. Enjoy.
2020-09-031h 03The Chef and The Piano ManThe Voice Behind the VoicesThis week we are joined by a fellow Jacobs student, Lauren Salmon. We reflect on Viola playing at this university and how intense it is as a music student. Having grown up in Indiana, Lauren brings a unique take on this state we call home. We talk about crazy travel stories, how luck seems to be on Lauren’s side when it comes to almost losing things. Quite the opposite to JJ, who seems to have the worst luck. We also talk about growing up, life at IU and how times have changed. Enjoy.
New discussions posted ev...2020-08-271h 05The Chef and The Piano ManFlying High AgainWe fucking fly high. Enjoy. JJ has made it to Portugal and has begun to convert himself into a stereotypical beach boy dumbass. On the other hand, Kahan is in the heart of Indiana, Bloomington, preparing himself for another musical semester of greatness. The boys go over their objectives for the next few months, while recalling some funny aspects of their travels and new adaptation period.
New discussions posted every Monday and Thursday.
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This week we are joined from Colorado by the smart and talented Jordan Vinovich. A recent IU graduate, Jordan is embarking on a journey to study law at University of Colorado Boulder. Drawing comparisons between IU and CU Boulder, Jordan gives us fascinating insights into the differences between the two places, notably with their handling of the recent pandemic we all love so much. We trace back her insightful journey from the beginning to get where she is today. Having been a bartender in her time in Bloomington...2020-08-211h 01The Chef and The Piano ManLucid Dreaming and Sidewalk TrafficWe are onto Episode 25, 1/4th of the way to our 100th! We begin by diving deep from the get-go: Why do people disagree and what makes us crave this conflict we so often see? We also examine success, a topic we love touching on, and unpacking how people get to the points they want to get to. JJ and Kahan also breakdown the validity of news media outlets these days, and their lack of track in these news websites.
On a lighter note, we unpack our dreams in this episode and talk about lucid...2020-08-1758 minThe Chef and The Piano ManThe Queen of Ballroom Dancing ft Val DubinskyEP024 - The Queen of Ballroom Dancing ft Val Dubinsky
In this insightful episode, JJ and Kahan are joined by the talented and fascinating Valerie Dubinsky. Hailing from Newton, Massachusetts, Valerie gives us a breakdown into life on the east coast and life in Boston as a city too. Doing ballroom dancing her whole life, Valerie often has a dance partner down from another country to live in with her as well as go to the opportunity to dance on the show “So You Think You Can Dance.” We hear her unique perspective on these experiences, a behi...2020-08-131h 06The Chef and The Piano ManIs Ye Ok?EP023 - Is Ye Ok?
Kanye West has gone off the rocker. He has started off his political campaign with a speech in which he had said some outrageous things. JJ and Kahan break down what and how he spoke, as well as the background of reasonings for his actions, which are more deep rooted than it seems. This leads us into the topic of depression and its causes. By no means are we experts, but it is important to attempt to and talk about these issues that millions around the world deal with on a daily...2020-08-1056 minThe Chef and The Piano ManDiscovering Wine and Bags ft. Zoe LoIn this episode we are joined by our good friend, a fitness queen, Zoe Lo. Currently studying in Sydney Australia, Zoe gives us the breakdown of live down under. JJ and Kahan compare their respective cities to Sydney as well. We discuss nightlife, culture, things to do, as well as people who live there and how they socialize.
Kahan and Zoe also reminisce about life in Singapore as they both shared time there together in school. The various ups and downs of academic life, as well as how friendships often formed and broke off for us. Finally...2020-07-3057 minThe Chef and The Piano ManNew Old Normal NewEP021 - New Old Normal New
Kahan and JJ dive into the realm of “success.” What does the word truly mean, and how can it be taken to drive our lives in a positive manner? We also discuss a popular animated show by Bill Burr called F is For Family. An incredibly outrageous and offensive show, it is a fun one to dive into. This leads us into discussions of other movies such as The Dictator, as well as the various endeavors of Sacha Baron Cohen. Notably his trolling of people. Finally, we discuss the valuable asset of F...2020-07-271h 05The Chef and The Piano ManRussia's Jurassic WorldToday we have our good friend Elena. We go over the dinosaur take over in the soviet region and talk about the ongoing situation in the motherland. We also cover the adaptation and transition from high school life to college life to chicken farming life to corona life. Overall, a great conversation with a lot of fun and entertainment.
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@misarilicious2020-07-241h 07The Chef and The Piano ManDuck Faced IdiotsJJ and Kahan breakdown the value of media and the information we process these days. The fragility of the modern world is driving people to desperate measures and creates a deep sense of division that is unnecessary. We try to understand and examine why this happens with us. Of course, customary of every episode, we talk about those d*mn masks. JJ goes on a brilliant rant about the state of laws these days preventing those measures. “Duck faced idiots,” as they are commonly referred to.
We also breakdown the situation at universities right now. We examine the...2020-07-201h 13The Chef and The Piano ManImpulsive Behavior and Crack on Demand ft Victoria FurlanImpulsive Behavior and Crack on Demand ft Victoria Furlan (EP018)
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JJ and Kahan are joined by a French originated, Swiss born, Connecticut bred friend, Victoria Furlan. Having attended highschool with JJ in Connecticut, she and JJ have a banter based friendship that holds root in their approach to life and vibrant thoughts. This episode is both a throwback and a commentary on our current state in many ways. We discuss the situation in the US currently, our perspectives on modern day people being hyper sensitive and creating avenues to have more open and honest...2020-07-161h 08The Chef and The Piano ManDo As You Wish, Not As You’re ToldJJ and Kahan get pretty vulnerable in this episode. We talk about our fears and how they hold us back at points in our lives. We also have more light-hearted conversation about trending topics these days. We analyse the creation of toxic environments on social media pages such as Twitter. Notably how the way people post and display their lives on social media is often not the reality of their value. We also discuss the people attempting to cancel Dan Bilzerian, and we cancel the cancelers. We once again analyse the legend David Goggins and how he deals with...2020-07-131h 10The Chef and The Piano ManFinland´s Hidden Gems- ft Julianne TasanenFinland´s Hidden Gems- ft Julianne Tasanen
EP016 - Today we have a wonderful guest, the great Julianne Tasanen. Julianne is a Finish friend of ours, who studied with Kahan in Bombay. Continuing our world tour, we uncover the Finish lifestyle, the best things to do in the Scandanavian wonderland and why J.J is addicted to the thought of visiting the European landmark. We also learn a little about Julianne´s life in Finland, her adaptation to college there, her favorite things to do in the winter and summer time. Overall, an exciting episode, wi...2020-07-091h 03The Chef and The Piano ManIt's Our World - We're Just Living In ItEP015 - Kahan and JJ dive deep into the realms of our modern day. We uncover some secrets and humorous incidents, those we would rather take to the grave. The first half of this podcast maintains a relatively direct narrative regarding sharpening the sword and focusing your time on improving yourself. When talking of nightly experiences and shows we’ve been to as well. The second half of this episode takes a strange twist. We delve into the romantic world and uncover a lot of double standards people face these days, as well as share personal stories that sh...2020-07-061h 02The Chef and The Piano ManBleached Blonde Brits seen by an Italian ft Giulia CiarlataniBleached Blonde Brits seen by an Italian ft Giulia Ciarlatani
EP014 -In this episode, Giulia Ciarlatani joins JJ and Kahan in an episode brought to you from various parts of the world. Growing up Italian, Giulia is currently quarantined in Italy. We catch up with her situation in Italy right now, as well as other things she has been doing to keep busy. Currently living in the UK, Giulia has a valuable insight to offer into life and her study in the fashion and marketing industry.
New discussions posted every Monday and Thursday.
2020-07-021h 06The Chef and The Piano ManEverything Wrong with John OliverEP013- We had a great conversation on this one! We go into depth on the sneaky little animals hosting these TV shows and who they truly are. JJ and Kahan officially cancel John Oliver and they raise their eyebrows on other people in the business. Jimmy Kimmel. Should we trust him? Gordon Ramsay? Is this british guy even a chef? Also, we uncover what our dream houses, or mansions, will look like in the future. Per usual, a highly entertaining episode!
New discussions posted every Monday and Thursday.
Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts...2020-06-291h 10The Chef and The Piano ManGrowing in the Creative World Ft Jakes and MaxEP012 - In this episode, Kahan and JJ bring on two very special guests. The up and coming music duo: Jakes and Max. We talk about their rise in the musical world, their inspirations and how they are still putting out songs and working during these crazy times. Both Jakes and Max are students at university and aspire to do music for the foreseeable future. We catch up with the two of them at this point in their musical journey.
Shout-out Foster-Martin.
New discussions posted every Monday and Thursday.
Listen on Apple Podcasts:2020-06-251h 08The Chef and The Piano ManWhat is the Point?EP011- JJ and Kahan go off on a range of topics in this episode.
We talk about our purpose in life, what makes us do the things we want to. How do you trust people that have broken that trust? We also talk about how we often get judged for our mistakes and shortcomings. We also visualize and dream about our aspirations, talking about our dream houses as well (in the desert).
We also talk about the rapper 6ix9ine and how he embraced his hate and released a banger. Finally there was an...2020-06-221h 16The Chef and The Piano ManIt's A Small World - featuring Lara GonçalvesEP010 - It's A Small World - featuring Lara Gonçalves
Today is a special episode. We begin our inclusion of guests on our 10th episode!
Our first guest on the podcast is none other than Lara Gonçalves, a Loyola Marymount University graduate originally from Mozambique. From Portuguese descent, Lara has a wide range of interests, from theatre to design, and plants and travel too. JJ and Kahan touch on a wide range of topics with her and this makes for a fabulous first discussion.
Due to the virus and our unavailability to...2020-06-1946 minThe Chef and The Piano ManPermission vs Forgiveness, the Eternal ConflictBoth JJ and Kahan are feeling a burn-out at the end of this week. Due to the events of recent times as well as trying to stay positive, it has been taking a toll on us both. We tackle ways and things we have been doing to clear our minds, stay focused and re-examine our weeks. This involves writing, reading, meditating as well as relaxing in the right ways.
The second half of this episode deals with our topic of the day, permission vs forgiveness. We examine each of these aspects and how they apply to our...2020-06-151h 12The Chef and The Piano ManThe Glory of YouthEP008 - The Glory of Youth
Now is a good time to reflect and provide an anecdote of our young days to the listeners of this podcast. JJ and Kahan touch on fun stories from their young days. What they were like, funny stories from school as well as times that were simpler. This includes mean, sometimes even sexist teachers, misbehaviour tales, and young love too. We hope this light hearted episode gives you some comic relief, time to de-stress and enjoyment.
For all listeners out there, we strongly urge you all to do the...2020-06-111h 19The Chef and The Piano ManLife To The ExtremeEP007 - Life To The Extreme
In these challenging times, it's often difficult to find our path and how we are making a difference when things are not always working well. You can take the baton of your life and push yourself in the right direction. This means trying, and trying again. You will fail many times, but what's important is how you deal with these failures and propel yourself from within. This includes having the right people around you to help you realize this vision, hence creating a positive environment. This will also let you focus...2020-06-081h 12The Chef and The Piano ManGive Us Back Our SportsEP006 - Give Us Back Our Sports
The Olympics. The World Cup. Nations. Competition. Determination. Will power. Humans.
Sports have always been part of our lives, whether being immersed in watching them, as well as actively taking part. In a time when so many things have come to a sudden stop, sports was one of those attributes that continued to help us grow and stay focused. JJ and Kahan discuss famous events through the ages, from old times to modern, even in the future - those that were scheduled to take place that didn’t....2020-06-041h 02The Chef and The Piano ManThe Value of of Movies and ShowsEP005 - The Value of of Movies and Shows
Kahan and J.J. talk about movies and shows that have shaped them over the years. This list scopes from timeless classics to modern day drama’s and even left-field picks. We reference movies such as Shawshank Redemption, The Wolf of Wall Street and many Taratino classics. We also examine shows with protagonists that are conflicted such as Breaking Bad and Mad Men, as well as technological thrillers like Black Mirror. We also discuss how modern day changes that give rise to new ideas such as the po...2020-06-0157 minThe Chef and The Piano ManDifferent ThinkersEP004 - Different Thinkers
An episode dedicated to people we admire in both our lives. These people played an important role in shaping us, inspiring us, and pushing us to do better.
Outside of the common bubble, examine people ranging from members of our own family, to Jordan Peterson, Barbara Hannigan and Connor Mcgregor. We also look at aspects from Kanye West’s incredible music career, Elon Musk’s futuristic vision (and child) and Helen Keller’s secret love affair. We break down how these people see (mostly) the world and what makes them pioniers of the...2020-05-251h 11The Chef and The Piano ManSimplifying Social PotentialEP003 - Meeting new people and creating meaningful connections with those around you is something we all struggle with. In a time when you can really pick and choose who you spend time with, optimizing how you build these relationships and why you value them is key to fostering a social circle. This circle can not only serve to provide your friends with help, but also gives you a backing and people who you can depend on in times of need.
New discussions posted every Monday.
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...2020-05-2540 minThe Chef and The Piano ManTraveling MisadventuresEP002 - J.J and Kahan go through some mind-boggling travel adventures. While funny and entertaining, some have a bit of danger! Lost phones, strip clubs and random street performances, we have got it all! From the streets of San Francisco to upscale and sophisticated art museums in Barcelona, we have been everywhere!
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