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Pops in a PodThe Impact of AI in the Indian education sector with Dr. Manjula SrinivasanOn this episode, Nadir Pop and Peter Pop are joined by Dr. Manjula Srinivas to discuss the impact of AI in the Indian education sector. The short term and long term results of it and how parents should be prepared to guide their children. Dr. Manjula Srinivas (M.A, M.Phil. PhD) is Professor, & Dean Liberal Arts and Design Thinking, and Dean Student Affairs, SOIL(SOBD) in Delhi. She has more than 24 years of experience in the field of media education. Dr. Manjula Srinivas is the former Head, Department of Mass Media, KC College, Nadir Pop's Alma M...
2023-04-2543 min
Pops in a PodAditi Wardhan Singh on life as a 3rd culture parentThe Pops duo continue the conversation about 3rd culture kids. In this episode, they are joined by a parent who grew up as a 3rd culture kid, Aditi Wardhan Singh. Aditi shares with Nadir Pop & Peter Pop her experience as a 3rd culture kid and how that has shaped her being a parent to 3rd culture kids. Aditi Wardhan Singh is the founder and Chief Editor of Raising World Children. A global citizen, she has created multiple resources for multicultural families. Aditi has written numerous books, including the best-selling, Strong Roots Have No Fear, and th...
2022-10-1143 min
Pops in a PodDads discuss 3rd culture kidsThird culture kids or third culture individuals are people who were raised in a culture other than their parents or the culture of their country of nationality, and also live in a different environment during a significant part of their child development years. Reading this definition Peter Pop realised that he is a third culture kid and reflected on his years growing up in UAE. In this episode, he and Nadir Pop discuss growing up as a third culture kid, and the positives and negatives of it. Get in touch with the Pop duo o...
2022-10-0414 min
Pops in a PodMusician Dad - Srikanth Panaman (Bevar Sea)2021 was a busy year for Srikanth Panaman, his band Bevar Sea released their 3rd album, The Timeless zone and on the personal front, his daughter was born. Srikanth spoke to Nadir Pop and Peter Pop about how he managed both "projects", his challenges, the impact of parenting on his music, and more. Bevar Sea on the Horns Up podcast - https://www.hornsuppod.com/the-podcast/episode/9c111c7b/172-or-bevar-sea Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www...
2022-09-2730 min
Pops in a PodDads discuss Quiet QuittingThe internet is abuzz with Quiet Quitting and the Pop duo weighs in on it. Nadir Pop and Peter Pops discuss their working experiences in their 20's and anecdotes from it, the ways it has changed since they become parents, and also how they try to balance work and family life. Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaP...
2022-09-2028 min
Pops in a PodAnuj Gurwara breaks down the school educationEducation is one of Nadir Pop & Peter Pop's favourite topics to talk about. This week they get an insight into the behind the scenes of school education. They are joined by multi hyphenate Anuj Gurwara, who is a part of 2 schools in Hyderabad, Sherwood Public School and Heritage Valley. He shared with the Pop duo, the different aspects to the running of a school, the evolution of education and school culture. Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/po...
2022-09-1353 min
Pops in a PodEP 131 - Revisiting Parenting during festivals with Maitri VermaIn this Throwback episode, Peter Pop and Nadir Pop revisit an episode from 2 years ago where they were joined by fellow podcaster Maitri Verma of the Little Fixes Podcast. Maitri shares how she celebrated her lockdown birthday, her experiences with her daughter during the festive season and more. Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadi...
2022-08-1635 min
Pops in a PodEP 130 - Marks, Results - Do they matter?This week Nadir Pop and Peter Pop revisit an episode from 2 years ago on the impact of that marks and grade play in life and the factors that affect it. They were joined by 5 guests who share their perspectives and also their journeys. Animesh Das Denzil Lewis Rohit Mascarehanas Santosh aka SKaM Harshad Palsule Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/Pops...
2022-08-021h 01
Pops in a PodParenting in Films - Dil Dhadakne DoNadir Pop and Peter Pop are back with another episode of Parenting in Films, this time around it is a Bollywood film. Dil Dhadakne Do tells the story of the Mehras, a dysfunctional family who invite their family and friends on a cruise trip to celebrate the parents' 30th wedding anniversary and later reconcile. For this episode the Pop duo focus on the parenting of the The Mehras - Kamal Mehra and Neelam Mehra portrayed by Anil Kapoor and Shefali Shah respectively. Tune in to find out more. Get...
2022-07-1925 min
Pops in a PodEP 127 - Saheb Sahani - Fathers' month Pt. 4The last part of Fathers' month 2022. The Pop duo are joined by marketer Saheb Sahani. A father to a 4 year old, he recently released his first book, Notes of a Fatherosaur Saheb shared with Nadir Pop and Peter Pop, the inspiration behind his book, the process of writing it, his parenting journey so far and much. Tune in to find out. To avail of The Emotional Wellness Initiatives Father's day offer visit - https://www.instagram.com/myemotionalwellness/ Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.co...
2022-06-2853 min
Pops in a PodEP 126 - Roshan Abbas - Fathers' month Pt. 3Part 3 of Fathers' month is here! The Pop duo are joined by media mogul, Roshan Abbas. Roshan Abbas wear many hats, some of them are MC, event manager, film Director, angel Investor and many more. Roshan founded and led Encompass (now Geometry Encompass) as Managing Director into becoming India’s largest, most awarded experiential marketing agency. The self described story teller and story seller shared with Nadir Pop and Peter Pop his parenting journey, being a dad in the 90's and many many stories of being a Dad. Tune in! To...
2022-06-211h 08
Pops in a PodEP 125 - Tuhin Paul - Fathers' month Pt. 2In the 2nd episode of Fathers' month Nadir Pop & Peter Pop are joined by Tuhin Paul. Tuhin is the artist and storyteller of Menstrupedia, a fast-growing startup that offers high social impact educational materials in the form of comic books, workshops, and animated videos. Tuhin spoke to the Pop duo about the origins of Menstrupedia, his parenting journey, the inspiration behind Gullu, their experience on Shark Tank India and much more. Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram...
2022-06-141h 03
Pops in a PodEP 124 - Cary Edwards - Fathers' month Pt. 1Nadir Pop & Peter Pop will be curating Fathers' month all of June. Their guest in the first episode is Cary Edwards. Cary has played different roles in the media and entertainment industry, last year he became a dad to twins. The self described multi hyphenate shares with the Pop duo his experience with being a unmarried father and the challenges it had brought so far. Tune in to find out more. Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - h...
2022-06-071h 10
Pops in a PodEP 123 - Mr. Subramani - Peter Pop's PopWith Father's Day coming up, the Pops will be curating Fathers' month all of June. To preface this is a special episode, Peter Pop speaks to his Pop, Mr. Subramani. They chat about being a parent in the Middle East in the 80's and 90's and the challenges it brought, being a involved parent then and even some stories about Peter Pop's childhood. Tune in! Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/ Face...
2022-05-3141 min
Pops in a PodEP 122 - Parenting in Films - King RichardThe Pop duo are back with another episode of Parenting in Films. On this episode they discuss the Oscar winning film, King Richard. King Richard is a biographical sports drama film starring Will Smith as Richard Williams, the father and coach of famed tennis players Venus and Serena Williams. The film highlights the sacrifice and perseverance of Richard Williams and his wife Brandy to make their daughters successful athletes. Tune in to find out what Nadir Pop and Peter Pop thought of the movie. The image is taken from the film and we do not own...
2022-05-1739 min
Pops in a PodZehra Naqvi - The Reluctant MotherIn this Mother's Day special episode Nadir Pop and Peter Pop speak to Zehra Naqvi about her experience as a mother and partner. Zehra Naqvi is an author, independent journalist and mother. She writes on gender, social issues, literature, heritage, culture and parenting and her articles have been published in Indian Express, The Hindu and many other publications. Her memoir The Reluctant Mother: A Story No One Wants To Tell was released recently by Hay House. Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram...
2022-05-0349 min
Pops in a PodEP 120 - World Book Day 2022Nadir Pop and Peter Pop both enjoy reading books a lot and have spoken to multiple authors on the podcast over the past couple years. This Saturday, the 23rd is World Book and copyright day Day by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to promote reading, publishing, and copyright. Interesting trivia, the day is also the anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare. Last year, the Pop duo recommended a few books, this year they did an entire episode on books. Here are their recommendations for this year. Gender...
2022-04-1931 min
Pops in a PodEP 119 - Explaining conflicts and war to kidsConflict and war are a difficult topic to discuss especially with children. Nadir Pop and Peter Pop are joined by 2 guests on this informative episode to better understand how to explain the topic of conflict and war to children, pre-schoolers as well as teenagers. Dr. Swati Popat Vats and Dr. Wilona Annunciation share with the Pop duo their experiences as an educator and psychiatrist respectively. Dr. Swati Popat Vats, President of Podar Education Network, is a global educator with over 32 years of experience and holds many important positions in the field of early childhood education, currently she i...
2022-04-051h 02
Pops in a PodEP 118 - Back to SchoolAn episode that Nadir Pop and Peter Pop were not sure would happen when they recorded Welcome to 2022 a few months ago. Their kids attended school in person. The Pop duo discuss expectations before school started, the initial days of school and also how their kids are now. Every parent will relate to this episode. Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod Youtube - http...
2022-03-2940 min
Pops in a PodEP 117 - Buying second hand for kids - Freyan Bhujwala & Kanika Vasudeva (The Share Bear)One of the realizations that Nadir Pop & Peter Pop had on the previous episode To Buy or Not to Buy - Pre school edition was that their kids have too much stuff. This week the Pop Duo speak to Freyan Bhujwala & Kanika Vasudeva from The Share Bear thesharebear.in on sustainable living, mindful parenting and promoting a circular economy, in an easy and convenient manner. Their vision is to normalise the buying and selling of pre-loved items Kanika has a post-graduate degree in Social Communications and Media from Sophia’s Polytechnic, Mumbai. She has been part of th...
2022-03-2243 min
Pops in a PodEP 116 - To buy or not to buy - Pre school editionOne of the earliest episode of the podcast was To Buy or Not to Buy, where Nadir Pop and Peter Pop discussed things they had bought for their newborns. Now that their children are in pre school, the Pop duo discuss the expected & unexpected expenses and also learnings that they have had so far. The articles discussed in the episode are the following :- https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/know-the-cost-of-raising-a-child-to-plan-in-advance-11582623747923.html https://www.adityabirlacapital.com/abc-of-money/how-much-does-it-cost-to-raise-a-child-in-india Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Fo...
2022-03-1543 min
Pops in a PodEP 115 - Eve World: A Web3 platform for Women - Aparna AcharekarLast year on Women's Day, Nadir Pop and Peter Pop spoke to Priya Krishnan, Chief Client & Experience Officer, Bright Horizons about Women in the Workforce. This year the Pop duo are joined by Aparna Acharekar, co-founder of Eve World, a Web3 platform for women. Aparna spoke to the Pops about the insight behind the platform, the Eve World creator program, the importance of a community and how it can be leveraged through Web3 and also the roadmap for the platform to include others in the coming months. Tune in to find out more. Get in touch...
2022-03-0840 min
Pops in a PodEP 114 - Entrepreneur Parents - Varun Duggirala & Pooja JauhariIn their first in-studio episode, Nadir Pop and Peter Pop are joined by power couple Varun Duggirala and Pooja Jauhari. Varun Duggirala is co-founder and content chief, and Pooja Jauhari is CEO of, The Glitch, India's leading full-service creative agency. Varun also hosts 3 podcasts, and is the author of Everything Is Out of Syllabus – an instruction manual on optimising life for happiness and high performance. Pooja is also the founder of Seat At The Table – an unbiased investment and advisory initiative. Varun and Pooja are parents to Leia, their daughter. They tell the Pop duo abou...
2022-02-2850 min
Pops in a Pod113 - The Importance of Children's literature in IndiaNadir Pop and Peter Pop are joined by writer, illustrator and educationist, Deepa Balsavar. Winner of the 6th edition of the Big Little Book Awards (BLBA) instituted by the Parag initiative of Tata Trusts, Deepa has many award-winning books to her name such as ‘The Seed’ and ‘The Lonely King and Queen’.Deepa shared with the Pop duo the importance of children's literature, the changes in Indian literature in the past 2 decades, introducing kids to Indian authors, insights into some of her books and much more. Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.comFollow...
2022-02-2257 min
Pops in a PodEP 112 - Children's Literature and Education in 2022 - Amrita Patwardhan (Tata Trusts)Nadir Pop & Peter Pop are back again talking about one of their favourite subjects, education. They are joined by Amrita Patwardhan, head of education portfolio at Tata Trusts. The Pop duo spoke to Amrita Patwardhan about the recently announced 6th Big Little Book Awards (BLBA), organised by the Parag initiative of Tata Trust, the proposed hybrid model of learning at schools, implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and more. Amrita Patwardhan has been with the Trusts since 2003, instrumental in, working on and spearheading several impactful initiatives in the education sector across the remotest areas...
2022-02-1543 min
Pops in a Pod111 - Finding Love In The Pandemic - Anurag Tagat & Jaanam DewanIn the past couple years, Nadir Pop and Peter Pop attended a few parties and even weddings via Zoom because of restrictions due to Covid-19. Recently they spoke to a couple who not only got married during this pandemic but met and fell in love during it. Meet Anurag Tagat and Jaanam Dewan. The Pop duo speak to them about the unconventional story across the country that originated through a social media platform. Tune in to find out more. Anurag Tagat is a Bangalore-based music journalist. He is Assistant Editor at Rolling Stone India. He also contributes to Th...
2022-02-0857 min
Pops in a Pod110 - What Millenials Want - Vivan MarwahIn August last year, Nadir Pop and Peter Pop discussed dating the Digital Age with journalist Samreen Tungekar and digital marketer Aditya Rao. On this episode they discuss dating and marriage across India with author Vivan Marwah. Vivan is a user researcher and the author of What Millennials Want. He traveled more than 30,000 kilometers across 13 Indian states to interview more than 900 millennials, educators, business leaders, and policymakers to investigate the economic aspirations, social views, and political attitudes of young India.The Pop duo discuss with Vivan dating and marriage among millennials across India and insights from his book a...
2022-02-0141 min
Pops in a Pod109 - How to raise financially smart kids - Binal Gandhi & Soneera SanghviNadir Pop & Peter Pop are back with another episode on Finance. This time they are joined by 2 moms, Binal Gandhi & Soneera Sanghvi.Binal & Soneera are authors of the recently released book, “From Piggybank to Portfolio - How to Raise Financially Smart Kids”. They spoke to the Pop duo about their book, introducing kids to the concept of money, their own experiences with finance growing up and as an adult and much moreBinal Gandhi is CEO of The Learning Curve Academy and the creator of the gamified financial wellness program, Finance GYM (Grow Your Money). She is visiting facul...
2022-01-251h 03
Pops in a Pod108 - Entrepreneur Parents - Sean Li (Clever.FM, Alumni.FM)On this episode of Entrepreneur Parents, Nadir Pop and Peter Pop are joined by serial entrepreneur Sean Li. Sean shares with the Pop duo, his entrepreneurship journey, interest into podcasting that led to launching 2 businesses in the space, balancing being a parent and running a business and more. Sean Li is a serial entrepreneur having launched and sold multiple businesses over the past 10+ years. He has founded a co-working space in Downtown Los Angeles, multiple e-Commerce companies focused on inbound content marketing for DIY products, and numerous podcasts. His work in podcasting has led him to launch 2 companies in t...
2022-01-181h 13
Pops in a PodEP 107 - Welcome to 2022The Pop duo are back! In the first episode of 2022, Nadir Pop and Peter Pop discuss how the year has been for them so far, their things there are unsure about in the coming months and also what they are really looking forward to. What are you looking forward to in 2022? Let the Pop Duo know on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadir c...
2022-01-1136 min
Pops in a PodEP 106 - A Look back at 2021It’s December already and it’s been quite a year for Pops in a Pod. The recent Spotify Wrapped campaign gave Nadir Pop and Peter Pop quite a few data points about the podcast. They share some of it on this episode along with discussing the episodes from the past year that have stood out in their memory. Tune in to find out more. Links to episodes mentioned - An episode that the Pops think that everyone should listen to - Episode 99 Entrepreneur Parents - Pritesh Asher (Juicy Chemistry), Episode 95 - Anyone can be...
2021-12-0723 min
Pops in a Pod104 - The Science of Dads Pt. 1On this episode Nadir Pop & Peter Pop discuss the science of Dads, yes it exists. They are joined by Dr. Rakesh Kapur, a management consultant and director of the NGO BambooTree.In Part 1 of their chat, Dr. Rakesh Kapur shares some interesting studies about parenting with the Pop duo along with some anecdotes. Tune in to find out more. Get in touch with the Pop Duo with feedback, questions and more on popsinapod@gmail.comFollow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod Youtube - http...
2021-11-2334 min
Pops in a PodEP 103 - Always Remember MovemberThis month is observed as Movember around the world. Men are encouraged to grow moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicide. This movement started in 2003. On this episode, Nadir Pop and Peter Pop are joined by Dr. Vashistha Maniar to discuss cancer among men. They discuss the early symptoms of cancer, creating awareness around cancer and also myths around the disease. Dr. Vashistha Maniar is a Medical Oncologist, Hematologist and Hematologic Oncologist in Mumbai, India and has a total experience o...
2021-11-1646 min
Pops in a PodEP 102 - Changing Perceptions - CareerNadir Pop and Peter Pop are back with another episode of Changing Perceptions. Through the series they intend to share their experiences but at the same time ask a lot of questions and open up a conversation on the subject of their choice. On this episode they discuss CAREER, the Pop duo talk about their ideas of work, growing up, career transitions, lessons they have learnt over their career so far and how they plan on guiding their children when it comes to their careers. Get in touch with the Pop Duo with feedback, questions and more on popsinapod@gmail.co...
2021-11-0952 min
Pops in a PodEP 101 - Celebrating festivals in 2021Last year, 2020, Peter Pop and Nadir Pop did a two part special on celebrating festivals during a pandemic. The modern world was experiencing this for the first time and everyone was being their own version of cautious. Now in 2021, we are on the cusp of the pandemic dissipating and things returning to normal. How will this impact the way we celebrate festivals and special events? Will it be any different than last year? What about the kids' safety? Discussions on all these questions and more in this episode. Check it out. Get in touc...
2021-11-0232 min
Pops in a PodEP 100 - Something SpecialAfter close to 2 years, numerous emails, lots of late night recording sessions, Nadir Pop and Peter Pop are here with the 100th episode. This episode is special, you've heard the wives and many other guests and experts, so the Pops decided to feature the direct inspiration behind the podcast, the reason why they started it, their kids. Tune in to find out a bit about Nadir Pop's daughter and Peter Pop's son. Get in touch with the Pop Duo with feedback, questions and more on popsinapod@gmail.com Foll...
2021-10-2620 min
Pops in a PodEP 99 - Entrepreneur Parents - Pritesh Asher (Juicy Chemistry)Nadir Pop and Peter Pop are back with another episode of Entrepreneur Parents and their guest is Pritesh Asher from Juicy Chemistry. Juicy Chemistry was founded by Pritesh and his wife Megha in 2014. Over the past 7 years they have built a product line of 100% organic skin care. Pritesh looks after the production, supply chain and operations at Juicy Chemistry and the passion that he talks about the company is very evident. Pritesh shared with the Pop duo learnings from his family business, the origins of Juicy Chemistry, the process to setting up a 100% organic skin car...
2021-10-121h 08
Pops in a PodEP 98 - Parenting in Films - The NamesakeNadir Pop and Peter Pop are back with a new episode of Parenting in Films. The movie in focus is a Hollywood one that features actor Irfan in the lead role. This is the 3rd movie that the Pop duo have featured in this series. The Namesake is directed by Mira Nair and is based on the novel of the same name by Jhumpa Lahiri. The movie released in 2006 tells the story of the Ganguli family, Ashoke (Irfan) and Ashima (Tabu) first-generation immigrants to the United States, and their American-born children Gogol (Kal Penn) and Sonia (Sahira...
2021-10-0536 min
Pops in a PodEP 97 - Podcast Month - Celebrating podcastsWith a couple days to go for International Podcast Day, Nadir Pop and Peter Pop bring podcast month to a close (for this year). There is trivia, podcast recommendations and even thoughts on the future of podcasting in India from the Pop duo. Get in touch with the Pops with feedback, questions and more on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadir currently leads the Busines...
2021-09-2830 min
Pops in a PodEP 96 - Podcast month - Creating Fiction podcasts - Mantra (MnM Talkies)This month, Nadir Pop and Peter Pop are taking a break from parenting, it’s not what you are thinking. 30th of September is International Podcast Day and the Pop duo thought of making a month out of it. They are going to talk to other podcasters from across India. Their 3rd guest is Mantra. Mantra has done everything in the entertainment business that one could possibly think of. He started his career as a RJ and then become a host and anchor. He has acted in theatre, TV, Films and in recent years come full circle as...
2021-09-2134 min
Pops in a PodEP 95 - Podcast month - Anyone can be a podcaster - Neela IngleThis month, Nadir Pop and Peter Pop are taking a break from parenting, it’s not what you are thinking. 30th of September is International Podcast Day and the Pop duo thought of making a month out of it. They are going to talk to other podcasters from across India. Their 2nd guest is Neela Ingle. नीला इंगले, एक retired प्रोफेसर हैं. वह रायपुर के National Institute of Engineering में Civil Engineering पढ़ाती थी. जहां एक यात्रा समाप्त होती है, वहीं दूसरी यात्रा शुरू हो जाती है - PODCASTING की. उन्होंने 2020 में मराठी साहित्यिक पॉडकास्ट "वाचू आनंदे" की रिकॉर्डिंग शुरू की. अब तक, नीलाजी ने 70 से अधिक एपिसोड का निर्माण किया है. और यह सब 76 साल की उम्र में।पॉडकास्ट के अलावा वह एक शौकीन यात्री, trekker, योग उत्साही और marathon runner भी हैं सुनिए ऊंकी पॉडकास्टिंग की कहानी कल के एपिसोड में. Neela Ingle is a retired professor who taught Civil Engineering at National Institute of Engineering, Raipur. Where one journey ended, another one began - Podcasting. She took to podcasting in 2020 by recording Marathi literary content both long and short form under the title, Vachu Anade. Neelaji has produced over 70 episodes. All of this at a young age of 76 years. She is also an avid traveller, trekker, yoga practitioner and a marathon runner. Get in touch with the Pops with feedback, questions and more on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadir currently leads the Business Develop
2021-09-1423 min
Pops in a PodEP 94 - Podcast month - Rise of podcasting in India - Ishani DasguptaThis month, Nadir Pop and Peter Pop are taking a break from parenting, it’s not what you are thinking. 30th of September is International Podcast Day and the Pop duo thought of making a month out of it. They are going to talk to other podcasters from across India. The first guest in this mini series is Ishani Dasgupta, Lead - Podcast Partnerships at JioSaavn. Ishani shares with the Pop duo the growth of podcasts in India over the past 5 years, highlights & surprises so far and the future of podcasting in India. Get in touc...
2021-09-0740 min
Pops in a PodPodcast Month - TrailerThis month, Nadir Pop and Peter Pop are taking a break from parenting, it’s not what you are thinking. 30th of September is International Podcast Day and the Pop duo thought of making a month out of it. They are going to talk to other podcasters from across India. Stay tuned to the find out who they are. Don’t forget to hit the follow button or subscribe. Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/Pop...
2021-09-0500 min
Pops in a PodEP 93 - Entrepreneur Parent - Pooja Sardana - SkoodoNadir Pop and Peter Pop are back with another episode of Entrepreneur parent with guest, Pooja Sardana. A graduate of IIM - Ahmedabad, Pooja worked at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Hindustan Lever Ltd. before turning entrepreneur with Skoodo. Pooja shares with the Pop duo the origins of Skoodo, the differences between shoes for kids and adults, her experience traveling to over 30 countries with her children and more. Get in touch with the Pops with feedback, questions and more on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.co...
2021-08-3146 min
Pops in a PodEP 92 - Relationship Status: Dating in the Digital AgeNadir Pop and Peter Pop are back with another episode about relationships, this time from another aspect. In recent years, digital media has played an important role in dating in India especially with the rise of apps. This has completely changed the experience of dating and it's unsaid rules. The Pop duo are joined by journalist Samreen Tungekar and digital marketer Aditya Rao to discuss this change and also their experiences using dating apps and more. Get in touch with the Pops with feedback, questions and more on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A...
2021-08-2451 min
Pops in a PodEP 91 - Relationship Status: Married with KidsNadir Pop & Peter Pop are adding a new aspect to the podcast, relationships, especially between spouses/partners. It is one of the least discussed aspects of parenting, especially online. It is assumed that everything is fine after the child is born but is it really? On this episode they are joined by Seema Kazi, a qualified coach specializing in childbirth, lactation, prenatal, postnatal fitness and nutrition. She is a mother of two. The Pop duo discuss with Seema the changes in the relationship between partners post becoming parents and the impact that it has. Get in...
2021-08-1751 min
Pops in a PodEP 90 - Changing Perceptions - NutritionNadir Pop and Peter Pop are starting a new series called Changing Perceptions on Pops in a Pod. What they intend to do via this series, as per usual, is share their experiences but at the same time ask a lot of questions and open up a conversation on the subject of our choice. First up is nutrition. On this episode the Pop duo discuss a change in their perception towards nutrition and also more awareness. Tune in to find out more. Get in touch with the Pops on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops...
2021-08-1036 min
Pops in a PodEP 89 - A father's role in breastfeedingThis week is World Breastfeeding Week and this year is focused on how breastfeeding contributes to the survival, health and wellbeing of all, and the imperative to protect breastfeeding worldwide. Nadir Pop and Peter Pop are joined by Dr. Mugdha Joshi to talk about a father's role in breastfeeding. Dr. Mugdha Joshi is an Lactation Consultant and Paediatric Nutritionist. She has been working in the field of Lactation for over 8 years. She is very passionate about helping new mothers. She also provides Prenatal Breastfeeding guidance. Dr. Mugdha can be contact on drmugdha4u@gmail.com or...
2021-08-0332 min
Pops in a PodEP 88 - Three Moms & A KidOn this episode, Nadir Pop and Peter Pop are joined by someone from the LGBTQA+ community to talk about her parenting journey. Chitra is a mother, a trans woman, a lesbian, and is raising her preschool age child along with her ex and her partner. She writes as @threegirlfamily on Instagram, Twitter and Substack about her experiences of balancing motherhood and her career with life as an 'out' queer woman. Chitra spoke to the Pop duo about co-parenting, her transition journey, the representation of LGBTQA+ community in popular media and much more. Get in to...
2021-07-271h 16
Pops in a PodEP 87 - Our kids and the cityA recurring discussion among Nadir Pop and Peter is that the city they grew, Bombay is no longer the same. The open spaces and play grounds have reduced in the past couple decades, public facilities are not built keeping parents in mind. To discuss this further, the Pop duo are joined by Advait Sambhare. Advait Sambhare is an architect and urban designer based in Mumbai with GDS Design and Development Consultants. He is deeply interested in cities and enjoys traveling. He is currently obsessing over his two year old daughter. Nadir Pop and Peter Pop d...
2021-07-2050 min
Pops in a PodEP 86 - Entrepreneur Parent - Nikhil Kapur - Atmantan Wellness CentreThis is a different episode of Entrepreneur parent for the Pop duo as they have an athlete as a guest. Not just an athlete, a Tri-athlete. He has taken part in the Ironman Triathlon not once but 5 times. Nadir Pop and Peter Pop are joined by Nikhil Kapur Health and fitness is a way of life for Nikhil and hence he started an integrated wellness destination, Atmantan Wellness Centre. in 2016, he was recognized by GQ as one of the Most influential Young Indians. Nikhil shared with Nadir Pop and Peter Pop the reason behind him c...
2021-07-1349 min
Pops in a PodEP 85 - Parenting in Films - FatherhoodIn this episode of "Parenting in Films", Nadir Pop & Peter Pop watched Fatherhood to wrap up Fathers' month. Fatherhood stars Kevin Hart who plays a father that brings up his daughter as a single dad after the unexpected death of his wife who died a day after their daughter's birth. Nadir Pop and Peter Pop discuss how real the situations depicted in the movie are and compare it to their own lives and their previous guests. Tune in to find out more. Get in touch with the Pops on popsinapod@gmail.com F...
2021-07-0625 min
Pops in a PodEP 84 - Pandemic Dad - Mohijit MukerjeeThe last story from Fathers' month is here. Nadir Pop & Peter Pop curated 4 stories this month, of dads from different walks of life. The 4th story is of a pandemic dad, Mohijit Mukerjee. Mohijit Mukerjee is a marketing professional and currently he identifies as a Spotifier, no points for guessing… he works with Spotify. In past he has worked with brands like family first brands Disney and Mattel and today he has a little family of his own. Mohijit spoke to the Pop duo about his wife and his experience of being pregnant during a pand...
2021-06-2948 min
Pops in a PodEP 83 - The Expat Dad - Yan GarinThis past Sunday, 20th June was Father's Day. Nadir Pop & Peter Pop decided to make this month Fathers' month on the podcast. They have curated 4 stories of dads from different walks of life. The 3rd story is of an expat dad, Yan Garin. Yan Garin is a Frenchman married and settled in India. The Country Head at Ecole intuit.lab, a design institute based in Mumbai has traveled to over 50 countries and is still surprised everyday by India. Yan shared with Nadir Pop and Peter Pop his transition from being a tourist to an expat dad...
2021-06-2246 min
Pops in a PodEP 82 - The Dad who defies the odds - Ankit Jindal20th June is Father's Day. Nadir Pop & Peter Pop decided to make this month Fathers' month on the podcast. They have curated 4 stories of dads from different walks of life. The second story is of a dad who defies the odds, Ankit Jindal. At the age of 13, Ankit was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a disorder which causes progressive vision loss however he did not let this hold him back in life. Ankit works in marketing at a Fortune 500 company and is also a social entrepreneur. He has started many ventures for people with disability like Kick Start Ca...
2021-06-151h 08
Pops in a PodEP 81 - The Ad dad who stayed back - Lahar Joshi20th June is Father's Day. Nadir Pop & Peter Pop decided to make this month Fathers' month on the podcast. They have curated 4 stories of dads from different walks of life. The first story is of a dad who decided to stay back home and take care of twin boys, Lahar Joshi. The concept of a stay at home dad is more acceptable now in India especially in the metro cities, this was not the case 5 years ago. Lahar Joshi is an advertising, creative professional and entrepreneur. He spoke to the Pop duo about his decision t...
2021-06-081h 09
Pops in a PodEP 80 - Fathers' Month - Part 2The Pop duo exchange roles on this episode. Tune in to know more about Peter Pop and his journey prior to becoming a parent. 20th June is Father's Day. Nadir Pop & Peter Pop decided to make this month Fathers' month on the podcast. They have curated 4 stories of dads from different walks of life. Pops in a Pod is part of #PodForChange, an initiative by the Indian podcasting community to raise funds for those affected by the pandemic in India, through the NGO, Give India. To make a positive impact in the lives of those a...
2021-06-0532 min
Pops in a PodEP 79 - Fathers' Month - Part 120th June is Father's Day. Nadir Pop & Peter Pop decided to make this month Fathers' month on the podcast. They have curated 4 stories of dads from different walks of life. To kick off Fathers' month, get to know the Pops better. Tune in to find out more. Pops in a Pod is part of #PodForChange, an initiative by the Indian podcasting community to raise funds for those affected by the pandemic in India, through the NGO, Give India. To make a positive impact in the lives of those affected by COVID19, we request you to d...
2021-06-0137 min
Pops in a PodFather's Month - June TrailerNadir Pop and Peter Pop have curated 4 stories of Dads from different walks of like for the month of June as "Father's Month". Stay tuned! Get in touch with the Pops on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP3CLTlZuCc9WqgiHjhJ_AQ Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV an...
2021-05-3100 min
Pops in a PodEP 78 - Teaching kids finance with Sandeep Suri - BirdFinNadir Pop & Peter Pop are talking finance again, this time about teaching children about finance from a younger age. They are joined by Sandeep Suri, CEO & Co-Founder of Birdfin, an app that helps children understand the importance of money through experiential learning. The Pop duo discuss with Sandeep lessons in finance from their childhood, the origins of BirdFin, using experiential learning to teach children about finance and the future plans of BirdFin. Sandeep Suri is the Co-founder, CEO - MyDigitalCube. Previously he was the Country Head, Ireland-Fidelity Invst and has worked with brands like Dell, Mphasis, ANZ and...
2021-05-2555 min
Pops in a PodEP 77 - Demystifying the Covid-19 Vaccine with Dr. Dheeraj MulchandaniEarlier this month, India opened up Covid-19 vaccinations for those in the age group 18 - 44. Nadir Pop was one of the lucky few who managed to get the vaccine last week and he shares his experience. Nadir Pop & Peter Pop are joined by Dr. Dheeraj Mulchandani to bust some myths around the Covid-19 vaccine, the rise in cases among the youth and children during the 2nd wave, dealing with coronavirus among nuclear families, precautions that parents need to take and the impending 3rd wave. Dr. Dheeraj Mulchandani is a general and laparoscopic surgeon with an e...
2021-05-1848 min
Pops in a PodEP 76 - Entrepreneur Parent - Tammy Vinokur - Treatz PlzThis week the Pop duo continue their focus on women entrepreneurs. In Part 1 last week, they spoke to Pooja Goyal, a serial entrepreneur and currently co-founder & COO of Avishkaar, a platform for children where they are introduced to the concepts of robotics. In Part 2, Nadir Pop & Peter Pop speak to a recent entrepreneur from Toronto, Canada. Tammy Vinokur, a high school teacher who along with her daughters started Treatz Plz last year. Treatz Plz sells candy boxes and candy platters of everyone's favourite chocolates and candy. Tammy shares with the Pop duo how they started th...
2021-05-1137 min
Pops in a PodEP 75 - Women in Tech - Pooja GoyalOver the next 2 weeks, Nadir Pop and Peter Pop will celebrate mothers who are crushing it in the professional world and bringing much needed mentorship to the kids of the future. They speak to two successful entrepreneurs who also happen to be mothers. Their guest this week is Pooja Goyal. Pooja Goyal is a serial entrepreneur, currently co-founder and COO of Avishkaar, a robotics and coding education company. Her previous venture Intellitots Learning was acquired in Dec 2017. Pooja has worked in the USA, Europe and India and is an engineer from IIT Delhi. The Pop du...
2021-05-0452 min
Pops in a PodEP 74 - Mental Health during lockdown Pt. 3TW: This episode features anxiety and depression. Listener discretion is advised. Nadir Pop and Peter Pop are currently in lockdown again in Mumbai with the recent rise in the number of Covid-19 cases. It is different this time around as there are shortages of medicines and oxygen across the country, this is further amplified by social media. The Pop duo are joined by a mental health professional to discuss dealing with the lockdown this time around. Prachi Vaish is a Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist, Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist and Founder of Emotional Wellness Initiatives. She is also...
2021-04-2751 min
Pops in a PodEP 73 - Challenging Gender Stereotypes - Rajat MittalThis Friday, 23rd April is World Book Day and the Pop duo have an author on this episode, Rajat Mittal. Rajat Mittal is an engineer turned creative & author. He has co-authored three books for young women, namely Menstrupedia: Friendly guide to healthy periods, and two editions of She Can You Can: The A-Z Book of Iconic Indian Women. Earlier this year he started a monthly newsletter called Boyish. It discusses how gender stereotypes affect boys in India and telling inspirational stories of Indian men who defied these stereotypes. Rajat is a loving dad to his two-year-old son. ...
2021-04-2054 min
Pops in a PodEpisode 72 - Learning with Kutuki - Sneha SundaramThis week Nadir Pop & Peter Pop find out more about learning with Kutuki. Kutuki is a kids learning app that teaches students through their proprietary stories and songs-based curriculum. Founded by the duo of Sneha Sundaram and Bharath Bevinahally, the couple have combined their love for the creative arts with teaching. Sneha Sundaram shares with the Pop duo the journey of Kutuki so far, creating the content for the app, the insights gained from customers and also their plans for the future. Get in touch with the Pops on popsinapod@gmail.com Foll...
2021-04-131h 07
Pops in a PodEP 71 - Parenting in Crazy Rich AsiansIn the new episode of "Parenting in Films", Nadir Pop & Peter Pop watched Crazy Rich Asians. The movie features Constance Wu as Rachel Chu, an Economics professor and Henry Goulding as Nick Young, a couple living in New York. They take a trip to Nick's childhood friend's wedding and also to meet his family. The rest of the movie is nothing short of a Bollywood masala. Tune in to find out what the Pop duo thought about the parenting characters in the movie. Get in touch with the Pops on popsinapod@gmail.com...
2021-04-0629 min
Pops in a PodEp 70 - The Lockdown: A Year LaterOn 23 March 2020, India went into lockdown. Initially for 21 days, the lockdown continued for over 3 months. A year later, Nadir Pop & Peter Pop look back and discuss their learnings as parents and also individuals. Get in touch with the Pops on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP3CLTlZuCc9WqgiHjhJ_AQ Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spen...
2021-03-3034 min
Pops in a PodEP 69 - Importance of Sleep for Parents - Dr. Manvir BhatiaAre you a morning lark or a night owl? Do you co-sleep with your kid? How long do are you on the mobile before sleeping? Are you aware of an unwinding process before sleeping? India is the most sleep-starved country in the world - 93% of the population have complained about broken sleep. Nadir Pop and Peter Pop are joined by Dr. Manvir Bhatia on this episode to discuss how parents can improve their sleep. Dr. Manvir Bhatia is Director of Neurology Sleep Centre, New Delhi. She is a Senior Neurologist and Sleep Specialist with 25 years of expe...
2021-03-2353 min
Pops in a PodEP 68 - Parenting a special needs child - Kavita BaluniDid you know that each person that has down syndrome is unique?21st March is World Down Syndrome Day and Nadir Pop & Peter Pop fully support this day. On this episode the Pop duo are joined by Kavita Baluni in a candid chat about being a parent to a special needs child. Kavita reminisces her journey with her husband from their courtship to being parents. She also shares the lessons she is learning on a daily basis from Veda. Get in touch with the Pops on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod on Instagram - http...
2021-03-161h 07
Pops in a PodEpisode 67 - Women in the Workforce - Priya KrishnanThis week, Nadir Pop and Peter Pop are discussing the current realities of women in the workforce and are joined by Priya Krishnan who sheds more light on it along with some ways that business leaders can encourage more women to join the workforce. Priya Krishnan is currently Sr. VP, Bright Horizons and previously founded the KLAY preschools in India and Founding Years Learning Solutions. She is currently based in Boston, USA and has 2 teenage sons. Get in touch with the Pops on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod onInstagram - https://www.instagram.co...
2021-03-0953 min
Pops in a PodEpisode 66 - Entrepreneur Parents - Basel Anabtawi - Rising Giants NetworkA new episode of Entrepreneur Parents, this time with an international guest. Nadir Pop and Peter Pop are joined by Basel Anabtawi, CEO, Rising Giants Network, a podcast network based in Dubai, UAE. Basel shared with the Pop duo his journey from a podcaster with Basel Meets to starting the Rising Giants Network, being a parent during the pandemic and more. He also spoke about the future of podcasts and audio. A must listen for for all podcasters and also those who are planning on starting their own podcast. Get in touch with...
2021-03-0255 min
Pops in a PodEP 65 - Money and Parenting with Mrinal GhoshEvery has heard the phrase "Money makes the world go around" and parents would definitely agree with the statement. A year ago Nadir Pop and Peter Pop touched upon the aspect of financial planning before becoming a parent in Episode 3 - Planning Pt. 2, this episode is all about money and financial planning. The Pop duo are joined by by someone who has more experience in this subject, Mrinal Ghosh. A Chartered Accountant and MBA with over 20 years of work experience working with multi‑national consulting companies in the US and in India. He is also a parent to...
2021-02-2349 min
Pops in a PodEP 64 - Valentine's Day (Not) Part 2 - Shruti Seth & Danish AslamIn Part 2 of Valentine's day special, Nadir Pop and Peter Pop are joined by another couple, Shruti Seth & Danish Aslam. The episode can also be viewed here - https://youtu.be/9EueCGoMAcg Actor Shruti Seth has starred in films like - Slumdog Millionaire, Fanaa and Rajneeti, TV shows like Shrarat, Suite Life of Karan and Kabir, Comedy Circus and recently in Mentalhood a show on parenting. Director Danish Aslam is best known for the film Break Ke baad and recently the web series Flesh. They are proud parents to their 5 year old daughter, Alina. Shruti & Danish share about marri...
2021-02-161h 13
Pops in a PodEP 63 - Valentine's Day (Not) Part 1 - Jishnu & Shreya DasguptaFor Valentine's day, Nadir Pop and Peter Pop decided to do something a bit differently and get couples as guests. To talk about not just their love stories but also their relationship post becoming parents. The first set of guests are Jishnu and Shreya Dasgupta. Jishnu is well known as the bassist of Bangalore based rock act Swarathma and his wife Shreya is an electrical engineer. Jishnu and Shreya share with the Pop duo their love story which is straight out of a Bollywood movie minus the disapproving parents and villain. They speak about their relationship post be...
2021-02-091h 03
Pops in a PodEP 62 - Parenting in 'Kapoor & Sons' filmOn the first episode of Parenting in Bollywood Films this year, Nadir Pop and Peter Pop watched the 2016 release Kapoor & Sons. The Pop duo discuss the characters of Harsh (Rajat Kapoor) & Sunita (Ratna Pathak Shah) and their relationship with their sons, Rahul (Fawad Khan) and Arjun (Sidharth Malhotra). Tune in to find out more. Get in touch with the Pops on popsinapod@gmail.comFollow Pops In A Pod on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP3CLTlZuCc9WqgiHjhJ_AQ Na...
2021-02-0241 min
Pops in a PodEP 61 - Entrepreneur Parents - Priyanka Loonker - Mycoup.inThe Pop duo are join on this episode of Entrepreneur Parents by Priyanka Loonker of MyCoup - mycoup.in, a platform with news and current affairs for children. Priyanka shares with Nadir Pop and Peter her journey from a fashion writer to entrepreneur, the response received by MyCoup so far, her future plans for the platform and much more. Get in touch with the Pops on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod Youtube - https...
2021-01-2627 min
Pops in a PodEP 60 - Parenting and FitnessFitness resolutions are synonymous with the new year. Nadir Pop and Peter Pop are joined by fitness trainer Ishav Mehta Lamba to discuss ways that parents can start their fitness journey, the different aspects that impact health, how to introduce fitness to kids and most interestingly the role that social media plays on your apparent fitness, especially to others. Ishav also dispels some common myths around health and fitness. Get in touch with the Pops on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/ Fa...
2021-01-1953 min
Pops in a PodEP 59 - We turn 1!It's been a year since Pop duo released the first episode of Pops in a Pod. To celebrate this occasion, they also make their debut on video. You can this episode here - https://youtu.be/Z8vrj6GPOV8 On this episode, Nadir Pop and Peter Pop look back at their unforgettable episodes, their learnings and everything in between. Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing. www.linke...
2021-01-1232 min
Pops in a PodEP 58 - Parenting in Cobra Kai Pt. 2New year and new season of Cobra Kai. Nadir Pop and Peter Pop discussed parenting in the first 2 seasons of Cobra Kai in September last year on Episode 42. The Pop duo binge watched the karate themed series over the weekend and met after 9 months to talk about it. They discuss the changes in the main parent characters in the series - Johnny Lawrence, Daniel LaRusso and also of John Kreese. Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video pro...
2021-01-0537 min
Pops in a PodEpisode 57 - 2020 Wrap UpWhen you look back, can you imagine what 2020 would have been IF COVID-19 hadn't struck us. This last episode of 2020 and Peter Pop and Nadir Pop dive into what could have been but what ended up happening in the COVID year.Now onwards to 2021!Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing. www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/ Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience with companies ranging from startups to public list...
2020-12-2931 min
Pops in a PodEP 56 - Entrepreneur Parent - Sanjay Chakrabarti - Tag8On he last Entrepreneur Parent episode of 2020, Nadir Pop & Peter Pop are joined by Sanjay Chakrabarti founding partner of tag8. He spoke to the Pop duo about starting a business on the other side of 40, being a parent to twins and more. Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing. www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/ Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience with companies ranging from startups to public listed comp...
2020-12-2243 min
Pops in a PodEP 55 - The Little PrinceEarlier this month, the Pops read the French classic novella, the Little Prince/Le Petit Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Released in 1943, the novella is classified for children. Nadir Pop and Peter Pop are joined on the episode by Laora Ny who shares her insight on the importance of The Little Prince in French literature and if it is still relevant today. The Pop duo also share what they enjoyed about the Little Prince, their favourite lines from it and more. Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this...
2020-12-1538 min
Pops in a PodEP 54 - Musician Dad - Gaurav Chintamani (Advaita, The Dirt Machine)On this episode, Nadir Pop and Peter Pop are joined by Gaurav Chintamani. Known as the bassist of Indian fusion rock band Advaita, he is also a music producer, teacher, husband and a dad of two. In recent months, Gaurav has gone viral on social media for his covers of the Beatles songs along his 6 year old son, Ishaan. In a lengthy chat, the Pop duo speak to Gaurav about Ishaan & the Beatles, the balance between being a parent and musician and also becoming a parent during the pandemic. The episode features Gaurav and Ish...
2020-12-081h 14
Pops in a PodEP 53 - Travel in the time of a pandemicNadir Pop and Peter Pop took a leisure trip last month with the respective families. On this episode they discuss how they went about planning the trip and the experience of finally staying away from home during the coronavirus outbreak. Listen in to find out more. Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing. www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/ Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience with companies ranging from start...
2020-12-0137 min
Pops in a PodEP 52 - Games people play - Lalit Parmar - HasbroOn this episode Nadir Pop and Peter Pop talk about toys and games, from their childhood and also ones that their kids play with. The Pop duo are joined by Lalit Parmar, Head of Marketing, Hasbro India who shares about the shift in consumption of toys and games in recent months, the nostalgia around toys, bonding around board games and more. Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing. www.linkedin.com/in/nadir...
2020-11-2458 min
Pops in a PodEP 48 - Engaging Kids - BooksOne of the biggest challenges for parents recently being housebound and also working from home has been engaging kids. This month, the Pop duo have produced a four-part series under the theme of ENGAGING KIDS. Each part/episode will cover the following topics - play time, books, online content and music. In the last part of the series Nadir Pop and Peter Pop are joined again by Aloka Gambhir to discuss books and the role it plays in the lives of their kids. Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior t...
2020-10-2734 min
Pops in a PodEP 47 - Engaging Kids - Online ContentOne of the biggest challenges for parents recently being housebound and also working from home has been engaging kids. This month, the Pop duo have produced a four-part series under the theme of ENGAGING KIDS. Each part/episode will cover the following topics - play time, books, online content and music. In the third part of the series Nadir Pop and Peter Pop are joined again by Vaishali Sudan Sharma and another enterprising mom and communication professional Natasha Kini to discuss online content and the importance of regulating screen time. Nadir currently leads the Business Development division a...
2020-10-2051 min
Pops in a PodEP 46 - Engaging Kids - MusicOne of the biggest challenges for parents recently being housebound and also working from home has been engaging kids. This month, the Pop duo have produced a four-part series under the theme of ENGAGING KIDS. Each part/episode will cover the following topics - play time, books, online content and music. In the second part of the series Nadir Pop and Peter Pop are joined again by Dr. Wilona Annunciation and also Vaishali Sudan Sharma to discuss music and it's influence on their kids. Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a...
2020-10-1342 min
Pops in a PodEP 45 - Engaging Kids - Play timeOne of the biggest challenges for parents recently being housebound and also working from home has been engaging kids. This October month, the Pop duo have produced a four-part series under the theme of ENGAGING KIDS. Each part/episode will cover the following topics - play time, books, online content and music. In the first part of the series Nadir Pop and Peter Pop are joined by two moms, Alok Gambir and Dr. Wilona Annunciation to discuss play time and recount experiences with their kids. Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a...
2020-10-0642 min
Pops in a PodEP 43 - Entrepreneur Parent - Shradha Sud - Mama CoutureIn this edition of Entrepreneur Parents the Pops speak to Shradha Sud, founder of Mama Couture. A former corporate lawyer turned entrepreneur, she started Mama Couture when she found a gap in fashionable maternity wear for women. Shradha shares her journey so far with Nadir Pop and Peter Pop and also what the future holds for the brand. Subscribe to POPS IN A POD wherever you listen to podcasts. We bring you weekly exciting episodes on parenting, marriage and kids You can check out the maternity range here - https://mamacouture.in/ Nadir cu...
2020-09-2233 min
Pops in a PodEP 37 - Parenting in 'Hindi Medium' filmGo check out EP 49, after this episode, here we reviewed ANGREZI MEDIUM. Films are a great source of entertainment, especially Bollywood films. But sometimes you learn a thing or two about society and you can relate to the story or the characters in the film. Something similar happened to us when we watched HINDI MEDIUM where a couple from old Delhi, India aspire to give their daughter the best school education and do unimaginable things to get her there, even if it means stooping really low. Peter and Nadir dissect the role of the parents in the film an...
2020-08-1139 min
Pops in a PodEP 36 - New Education Policy 2020It’s a massive update to India’s education policy. The last time a new education policy was brought into effect was back in 1986 before India’s economy was liberalised. That’s the broad framework on which our current education system rests on. The new National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has been five years in the making. Nadir and Peter dive into the policy and discuss some of the fundamental principles and how it could potentially pan out in the future but they also tried to answer some basic questions through the lens of a parent Yo...
2020-08-0445 min
Pops in a Pod#ThrowbackThursday - The musician dad - Warren MendonsaA #ThrowbackThursday on Father's day month, here is our chat with, Warren Mendonsa. Warren Mendonsa is a Mumbai based guitarist known for his band Blackstratblues. In a candid conversation with Nadir Pop & Peter Pop, he shares his journey as a Dad, balancing his career and his family and much more. Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing. www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/ Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience with...
2020-06-1836 min
Pops in a Pod#ThrowbackThursday - Funny Dad - Jose CovacoA #ThrowbackThursday on Father's day month, here is our chat with Funny Dad, José Covaco. José Covaco is a media personality popular on social media for his funny videos. He is also a DAD, to his 5 year old daughter. José speaks to Nadir Pop and Peter Pop about his parenting antics, striking the balance between family and work and much more. Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing. www.linkedin.com/in/nadir...
2020-06-1850 min
Pops in a PodEP27 - Quarantine Catch Up Pt. 7 - Unlock 1.0In this episode Peter Pop and Nadir Pop talk about the easing of the lockdown in India, especially their own city, Mumbai. And quick peek into what guests to expect in the month of June. Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing. www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/ Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi Get...
2020-06-0311 min
Pops in a PodEP 26 - Expat Dad - Switzerland The Pop duo get their first international guest! Rahul Donde is a lawyer based in Geneva, Switzerland. A Dad to a 2 year old, Rahul is Peter Pop's childhood friend. He shares with Nadir Pop and Peter Pop his experience during the Covid-19 pandemic, becoming a parent and also bringing up a child in Switzerland. Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing. www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/ Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade...
2020-05-2948 min
Pops in a PodEP 8 - Fun(ny) Dad - Jose CovacoJosé Covaco is a media personality popular on social media for his funny videos. He is also a DAD, to his 5 year old daughter. José speaks to Nadir Pop and Peter Pop about his parenting antics, striking the balance between family and work and much more. Follow Jose on instagram @hoezaay (if you haven't already) Get in touch with the Pops with feedback, questions and more on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod Youtube...
2020-03-0650 min