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Hello there! I'm proud to announce a new show that I've started, Getting Meta. It's a show on productivity, mental models, life hacks and stuff eked out with conversations with some very smart people. These include Amit Varma (host, The Seen & The Unseen), Krish Ashok (the legendary internet humorist), Utsav Mamoria (who runs Postcards from Nowhere), Meeta Malhotra, a former partner at one of India's leading design firms and a serial entrepreneur, Dhimant Parekh (the founder & CEO of The Better India), Rohan Joshi (comedian), and more. I'd love to share the first interview here with you! It's my chat with writer and podcaster, Amit Varma. It was a perfect way to start my new show, as Amit's always been a supporter of what I do and runs what is probably India's finest podcast today. In this interview, we come up with the name for the show, Getting Meta, together! I hope you enjoy this chat, and like it enough to subscribe to the show! Getting Meta links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/40Vo30aQilVrxEOkoSmDjx?si=pCOPeJlcR0uN_g2ZZs8iLQ&dl_branch=1Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/getting-meta/id1573882113Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zdGF0aWMuYWRvcmlsYWJzLmNvbS9mZWVkL2dldHRpbmctbWV0YS54bWwIVM website: https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/show/getting-meta-y2rb-RtSzWNdzZ8i99R2QIf you'd like to get in touch with me, I'm:Twitter: twitter.com/chuck_gopalInstagram: instagram.com/chuckofalltradesEmail: chuck@chuckofalltrades.in

A story of rivalry, friendship and lots of formulae The Origin of Things is a weekly short-format podcast run by Deepak Gopalakrishnan aka Chuck.Each episode deals with the origin of a popular brand, but with the name of the brand (and often, category) revealed only at the end - hence adding a bit of drama, keeping the listener guessing.If you like TOOT, please rate it on your podcast app of choice, or share it with a friend. Twitter: twitter.com/chuck_gopalInstagram: instagram.com/chuckofalltradesEmail: chuck /at/ chuckofalltrades /dot/ in

A story of a store, listening, and helping. The Origin of Things is a weekly short-format podcast run by Deepak Gopalakrishnan aka Chuck.Each episode deals with the origin of a popular brand, but with the name of the brand (and often, category) revealed only at the end - hence adding a bit of drama, keeping the listener guessing.If you like TOOT, please rate it on your podcast app of choice, or share it with a friend. Twitter: twitter.com/chuck_gopalInstagram: instagram.com/chuckofalltradesEmail: chuck /at/ chuckofalltrades /dot/ in

A story of a performer, his audience and money. Huge shoutout to @punvati for the idea and script for this episode! The Origin of Things is a weekly short-format podcast run by Deepak Gopalakrishnan aka Chuck.Each episode deals with the origin of a popular brand, but with the name of the brand (and often, category) revealed only at the end - hence adding a bit of drama, keeping the listener guessing.If you like TOOT, please rate it on your podcast app of choice, or share it with a friend. Twitter: twitter.com/chuck_gopalInstagram: instagram.com/chuckofalltradesEmail: chuck /at/ chuckofalltrades /dot/ in

A story of games, failures and turnarounds. The Origin of Things is a weekly short-format podcast run by Deepak Gopalakrishnan aka Chuck.Each episode deals with the origin of a popular brand, but with the name of the brand (and often, category) revealed only at the end - hence adding a bit of drama, keeping the listener guessing.If you like TOOT, please rate it on your podcast app of choice, or share it with a friend. Twitter: twitter.com/chuck_gopalInstagram: instagram.com/chuckofalltradesEmail: chuck /at/ chuckofalltrades /dot/ in

A non-story about gratitude, feedback and one heck of a rambleI would love to hear from you, about what you think of The Origin of Things. You guys make this show happen, really :) The Origin of Things is a weekly short-format podcast run by Deepak Gopalakrishnan aka Chuck.Each episode deals with the origin of a popular brand, but with the name of the brand (and often, category) revealed only at the end - hence adding a bit of drama, keeping the listener guessing.If you like TOOT, please rate it on your podcast app of choice, or share it with a friend. Twitter: twitter.com/chuck_gopalInstagram: instagram.com/chuckofalltradesEmail: chuck /at/ chuckofalltrades /dot/ in

The Origin of Things is a weekly short-format podcast run by Deepak Gopalakrishnan aka Chuck. Each episode deals with the origin of a popular brand, but with the name of the brand (and often, category) revealed only at the end - hence adding a bit of drama, keeping the listener guessing. If you like TOOT, please rate it on your podcast app of choice, or share it with a friend. Say hello to Chuck on Instagram, Twitter or email 

The Origin of Things is a weekly short-format podcast run by Deepak Gopalakrishnan aka Chuck. Each episode deals with the origin of a popular brand, but with the name of the brand (and often, category) revealed only at the end - hence adding a bit of drama, keeping the listener guessing. If you like TOOT, please rate it on your podcast app of choice, or share it with a friend. Say hello to Chuck on Instagram, Twitter or email 

The Origin of Things is a weekly short-format podcast run by Deepak Gopalakrishnan aka Chuck. Each episode deals with the origin of a popular brand, but with the name of the brand (and often, category) revealed only at the end - hence adding a bit of drama, keeping the listener guessing. If you like TOOT, please rate it on your podcast app of choice, or share it with a friend. Say hello to Chuck on Instagram, Twitter or email 

The Origin of Things is a weekly short-format podcast run by Deepak Gopalakrishnan aka Chuck. Each episode deals with the origin of a popular brand, but with the name of the brand (and often, category) revealed only at the end - hence adding a bit of drama, keeping the listener guessing. If you like TOOT, please rate it on your podcast app of choice, or share it with a friend. Say hello to Chuck on Instagram, Twitter or email 

A Story about Slick Marketing, Artificial Intelligence and Molybdenum. About The Origin of Things The Origin of Things is a weekly short-format podcast run by Deepak Gopalakrishnan aka Chuck. Each episode deals with the origin of a popular brand, but with the name of the brand (and often, category) revealed only at the end - hence adding a bit of drama, keeping the listener guessing. If you like TOOT, please rate it on your podcast app of choice, or share it with a friend. Say hello to Chuck on Instagram, Twitter or email 

A story of a man at sea, some Christian missionaries and the written word. About The Origin of Things The Origin of Things is a weekly short-format podcast run by Deepak Gopalakrishnan aka Chuck. Each episode deals with the origin of a popular brand, but with the name of the brand (and often, category) revealed only at the end - hence adding a bit of drama, keeping the listener guessing. If you like TOOT, please rate it on your podcast app of choice, or share it with a friend. Say hello to Chuck on Instagram, Twitter or email 

A story of invention, parties and hurt masculine pride. Thank you to Tamanna for the initial story research. About The Origin of Things The Origin of Things is a weekly short-format podcast run by Deepak Gopalakrishnan aka Chuck. Each episode deals with the origin of a popular brand, but with the name of the brand (and often, category) revealed only at the end - hence adding a bit of drama, keeping the listener guessing. If you like TOOT, please rate it on your podcast app of choice, or share it with a friend. Say hello to Chuck on Instagram, Twitter or email 

A story of needles, saddles and manufacturing. About The Origin of Things The Origin of Things is a weekly short-format podcast run by Deepak Gopalakrishnan aka Chuck. Each episode deals with the origin of a popular brand, but with the name of the brand (and often, category) revealed only at the end - hence adding a bit of drama, keeping the listener guessing. If you like TOOT, please rate it on your podcast app of choice, or share it with a friend. Say hello to Chuck on Instagram, Twitter or email 

A story about a thesis, the army and pain. About The Origin of Things The Origin of Things is a weekly short-format podcast run by Deepak Gopalakrishnan aka Chuck. Each episode deals with the origin of a popular brand, but with the name of the brand (and often, category) revealed only at the end - hence adding a bit of drama, keeping the listener guessing. If you like TOOT, please rate it on your podcast app of choice, or share it with a friend. Say hello to Chuck on Instagram, Twitter or email 

A story about an immigrant, some policemen, and chickens. Thank you to Tamanna for the initial research for this story. About The Origin of Things The Origin of Things is a weekly short-format podcast run by Deepak Gopalakrishnan aka Chuck. Each episode deals with the origin of a popular brand, but with the name of the brand (and often, category) revealed only at the end - hence adding a bit of drama, keeping the listener guessing. If you like TOOT, please rate it on your podcast app of choice, or share it with a friend. Say hello to Chuck on Instagram, Twitter or email 

Hello everyone! Sorry I've been away for so long, it's just that a lot of things have been happening personally and professionally (all good!) and I haven't had the time to get to writing new episodes. Each episode takes about 3-4 hours to research, write, record and all that - and I was just unable to take the time. However, I have a few story ideas and have a couple of scripts ready, so you will be hearing new episodes in your feed from Nov 25 onwards! Thank you for listening and for all the words of encouragement you've had for me over the months.I'd love to hear from you! Please say hello on Twitter or Instagram or email. One last thingPlease share The Origin of Things with a friend or your network. I'd love to have more listeners on the show, and you guys are my only way of getting more! Thanks a ton, and see you soon!

A story of a radio station, a magazine, and tennis. The Origin Of Things is back! Thank you to everyone who wrote in to me, asking when I would be re-starting this. I hope you enjoy the new season. This is one of the five new episodes that I did a live show out of, on May 30. Say hello, I would love to know what you think!instagram.com/chuckofalltradestwitter.com/chuck_gopal The Origin of Things (TOOT to friends) is a short-format podcast where you host, Deepak Gopalakrishnan (Chuck to friends) talks about the origin stories of various brands. It's a dramatized 5-7 minute story of how some of today's biggest and most beloved brands came about. The fun though, happens because Chuck reveals the name of the brand only at the end - leaving it to you to try and guess what he's talking about! Explore how, for example, one of India's biggest tragedies is connected to one of its most beloved drinks, or how a murderer was responsible for one of today's most enduring taglines. It's all there in The Origin of Things!

The story of a bartender, an artist and people who changed their lives. The Origin Of Things is back! Thank you to everyone who wrote in to me, asking when I would be re-starting this. I hope you enjoy the new season. This is one of the five new episodes that I did a live show out of, on May 30. Say hello, I would love to know what you think!instagram.com/chuckofalltradestwitter.com/chuck_gopal The Origin of Things (TOOT to friends) is a short-format podcast where you host, Deepak Gopalakrishnan (Chuck to friends) talks about the origin stories of various brands. It's a dramatized 5-7 minute story of how some of today's biggest and most beloved brands came about. The fun though, happens because Chuck reveals the name of the brand only at the end - leaving it to you to try and guess what he's talking about! Explore how, for example, one of India's biggest tragedies is connected to one of its most beloved drinks, or how a murderer was responsible for one of today's most enduring taglines. It's all there in The Origin of Things!

A story of mergers, a cheap substitute, and world domination. The Origin Of Things is back! Thank you to everyone who wrote in to me, asking when I would be re-starting this. I hope you enjoy the new season. This is one of the five new episodes that I did a live show out of, on May 30. Say hello, I would love to know what you think!https://instagram.com/chuckofalltradeshttps://twitter.com/chuck_gopal The Origin of Things (TOOT to friends) is a short-format podcast where you host, Deepak Gopalakrishnan (Chuck to friends) talks about the origin stories of various brands. It's a dramatized 5-7 minute story of how some of today's biggest and most beloved brands came about. The fun though, happens because Chuck reveals the name of the brand only at the end - leaving it to you to try and guess what he's talking about! Explore how, for example, one of India's biggest tragedies is connected to one of its most beloved drinks, or how a murderer was responsible for one of today's most enduring taglines. It's all there in The Origin of Things!