Best Susegad Podcasts (2024)

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2.11 How Sonia Shirsat Became the Ambassador of Goan Music to the World! 59:53

12M ago59:53

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Goa has a rich musical culture, and it has come to carry the legacy of Fado, the Portuguese music characterised by mournful tunes and lyrics. Join Clyde in conversation with Sonia Shirsat, an eminent singer from Goa, as they share their love for Fado music. They discuss its meaning, and the social, political, and folk influences on its development.…

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SUSEGAD SHOT 11: How Palacio Do Deao Became a site for History and Culinary Delight 6:33

1y ago6:33

6:33

Goa has some of the most tasteful heritage properties, and yet, most of them remain in ruins. The Palacio Do Deao in Quepem, South Goa, is one exception. Clyde spends a day at this lavish mansion, uncovering its history and speaking to Ruben and Celio Vasco Da Gama - the couple responsible for restoring the mansion to its former glory. Manicured la…

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2.10 Vivek Menezes on the diversity of the Goa Arts and Literature Festival 49:36

1y ago49:36

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India has a rich and diverse literary culture. Yet, why do writings from many regions like Goa and North-East remain unknown? Join Clyde in conversation with writer Vivek Menezes, the co-curator of the Goa Arts and Literature festival, as they discuss how the festival brought together literature from all corners of India. They ponder upon many othe…

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SUSEGAD SHOT 10: Exploring Goa Through its Ferries! 4:47

1y ago4:47

4:47

At a time when traffic is becoming intolerable, Goans have the privilege of an alternative, especially soothing mode of transport - it’s ferries that have been delivering goods, people, and breathtaking views for centuries! In this episode, get ready to wade over the waters of Goa as Clyde talks about its ferry system and takes us across the gorgeo…

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2.09 How Jolynn Carneiro is promoting slow fashion through 'Nonsense Curry' 42:10

1y ago42:10

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Goa is an inspiration for playful creativity, and Jolynn Carneiro channels that into her brand ‘Nonsense Curry’, a quirky mix of slow fashion, repurposed crockery, and some feel-good tunes. From wearing skirts as wigs, to starting a successful business, Clyde takes us through the “nonsense” mind of Jolynn - her artistic inspirations, journey as an …

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SUSEGAD SHOT 9: 5 Ways To Enjoy A Goan Summer 9:13

1y ago9:13

9:13

Clyde D’Souza gives us excellent tips to combat the harsh Indian Summer in Goa! Find out how and where to go berry picking in Goa. What is likely the most heavenly drink to cool off after a good round of fruit picking? The drink might just make you sway. Sway with the melody of Portuguese music while nibbling on finger-licking good food. End your d…

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2.08 Why Dr. Maryanne Lobo believes in healing with Goan superfoods! 55:48

1y ago55:48

55:48

From her childhood memories of foraging with her father and grandfather in Africa and learning about the medicinal properties of her bounty from her mother, Dr. Maryanne Lobo discovered more superfoods in Goan vegetation! As a health coach and nutritionist, Maryanne believes in healing through nature! Find out what local blueberries are and where y…

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SUSEGAD SHOT 8: Viva Urrak! 6:15

1y ago6:15

6:15

Viva Urrak! The nectar that will make you sway! Clyde D’Souza tells us about his other favorite drink (a close second after feni), urrak! A drink which is also called Jungle Juice is famously had during these hot days with a calm breeze blowing on your face. Find out the best, and the Goan way to prepare this drink! Review: 7 out of 5 shots! Follow…

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2.07 How Sanjeev Sardesai became the Hands-On-Historian! 32:19

1y ago32:19

32:19

After being flabbergasted by the tourism in UK, Sanjeev Sardesai returned to his hometown only to promote tourism and heritage for free! He worked for years and climbed the corporate ladder from being a bookshop assistant to a group General Manager looking after three resorts. Eventually he left it all to start his own venture Hands-On-Historians! …

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SUSEGAD SHOT 7: Karvanda Treasure Hunt In Carmurlim 5:32

1y ago5:32

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Hidden in plain sight, guarded by red ants and thorns, Clyde D’Souza tells us about the sticky-sweet treat which grows on a shrub called Christ's thorn. After the yearly church feast, Clyde D’Souza takes us on an adventure in the north Goan village of Carmulim to his ancestral home, a place no lesser than Narnia! Working with his cousins with the g…

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2.06 How Natasha Fernandes is bringing the past back to life at MOCA! 36:39

1y ago36:39

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Whisked away by the history and stories of her hometown, Natasha Fernandes is collecting the blocks of Goan, Christian history as a curator at the Museum of Christian Art. Her work has made way for some of the most sought-after and prestigious statues to be housed at MOCA! Find out how Natasha went from winning Mando festival goa to curating and wo…

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SUSEGAD SHOT 6: Viva Carnival 6:15

1y ago6:15

6:15

Join the carnival, an excuse to party for 4 days in Goa! Clyde D’Souza invites us to the Viva carnival, which is celebrated worldwide, in places like Goa, Rio and Lisbon! During the 4 days of carnival samba dancers sway, civilians dress up as royalty and a king rules called King Momo, the king of mischief and merriment! Check out the 2023 carnival …

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SUSEGAD SHOT 5: Midnight In Fontainhas 6:11

1y ago6:11

6:11

Walk through the insta famous, colourful Latin quarter in Panjim! Adding more colour to Fontainhas, Clyde D’Souza takes us on a walk through its streets at the break of dawn, where he explores the glorious 3 story St. Sebastian Chapel planted in the middle of heritage homes, and the lip smacking food at Viva Panjim, which is a heritage home in itse…

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2.05 How Clive Figueiredo documents the forgotten stories of Goan villages! 38:30

1y ago38:30

38:30

Taken aback by the vast undocumented history of Goa, Clive Figueiredo is dedicated to document hidden gems and backstory to some of the most famous places in Goa! On his instagram page Colvachronicles, he documents unheard stories collected from homes and hidden shacks of goa! Find out why Swami Vivekananda visited Goa before visiting the USA? Were…

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SUSEGAD SHOT 4: Floating Feni Tour 7:48

1y ago7:48

7:48

You must have heard of wine tasting but have you ever heard of FENI TASTING?! Clyde D’Souza takes us through his experience of losing his way in Cansaulim and finding his way back to feni plantation, where the Cashews are stomped on by feet, to bring out the juices. Find out what pairs best with what kind of feni. Review: 4 out of 5 shots. Experien…

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2.04 How Emma Ryan introduced Goan cuisine to the UK in a compact tin! 29:48

1+ y ago29:48

29:48

Hooked by grandmother's secret spice blends, part Goan, London resident, Emma Ryan is keen on bringing Goan cuisine to homes across the globe. Her brand Yesterday's Curry, serves the spice blend of warm, Goan, comfort food, making it easy to create authentic tasting curries from scratch, and is going on to introduce Goan flavours to the UK audience…

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SUSEGAD SHOT 3: Ghost Stories of Goa with Chandrima Das 18:05

1+ y ago18:05

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What's more 'Goa' than its ghost stories? Clyde chats with Chandrima Das, bestselling horror author and creator of another one of Bound's podcasts, Rumors: Dark Lore From India. They swap versions of Goan lore set in Portuguese villas and desolate villages, and try to guess what kind of ghost stories will emerge in the new metropolitan Goa! This ep…

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2.03 How Tamsin Noronha is creating waves in the artworld with trash! 33:13

1+ y ago33:13

33:13

While walking on the beach, trying to get over a creative block, Tamsin Noronha stumbled upon an “art supply'' which was abundant and available at her fingertips, TRASH, and started to create installations right at the beach! Her colourful artwork is made solely with the materials she finds on the beaches of Dona Paula, Goa. Find out how to get ove…

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SUSEGAD SHOT 2: My Susegad Christmas 8:07

1+ y ago8:07

8:07

Susegad Santa Giveaway!!! As Christmas is right around the corner, @bound and @clyde have come together to spread the christmas cheer with another giveaway! We are giving away signed copies of Clyde D’Souza’s book Susegad: The Goan Art of Contentment. Christmas is that special time of the year when nothing sounds better than curling up in a blanket…

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2.02 How Snigdha Manchanda brought us her trunk full of tea from Goa! 35:50

1+ y ago35:50

35:50

Susegad Santa is here with another GIVEAWAY!!! We are collaborating with Tea Trunk and giving 2 lucky winners a Winter Bounty gift box containing Apple Spice Black Tea, Chamomile vanilla Candle and much more! Follow @bound and @clyde across all social media platforms and stay tuned to find out how to enter the giveaway! India’s first tea sommelier,…

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SUSEGAD SHOT 1: Surfs Up In Arambol 8:10

1+ y ago8:10

8:10

Goa is big on water sports and what’s a better sport than SURFING! Clyde D’Souza takes us through his first surfing experience at Goa Surf School which runs surfing classes in Arambhol. Listen to Clyde’s journey from body boarding to surf boarding, and the friendly tips for the beginners. Review: 5 out of 5 shots! And you can experience the same! W…

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2.01 How a Michelin trained chef creates magic with local Goan ingredients With Avinash Martins 39:48

1+ y ago39:48

39:48

Yuvraj Singh had a foodgasm at his restaurant, renowned author Damodar Mauzo hugged him after a meal. For Michelin trained chef Avinash Martins, Goan food is all about making elevated versions of it using fresh, local ingredients and pouring his secret ingredient in everything he cooks: love. His restaurant Cavatina has been rated as India’s best r…

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1.12 Hansel Vaz describes Feni's journey from a local Goan drink to a global spirit! 38:01

2y ago38:01

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If you had to describe Goa, not in words but in taste, we bet you wouldn’t be able to look past the traditional Goan drink - Feni! Hansel Vaz tells us how a life-altering accident motivated him to turn Feni into a unique, international drink. How is Feni perceived in the global market? Can it ever replace wine or whiskey to become a mainstream drin…

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1.11 What makes Goan music so unique and enjoyable? with Agnelo Mendonca 34:48

2y ago34:48

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All of us have grooved to the evergreen Goan song “Maria Pitache”, haven’t we? From the slow and sad Mandos to the naughty and funny Dulpods, Goan music has a variety like no other! Agnelo Mendonca talks about the journey of starting his own band to spread Goan music to the world. What are the different themes that Goan songs cover? What are some f…

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1.10 What it takes to become Goa’s No.1 Digital Creator! with Moses Saldanha 35:01

2y ago35:01

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If you are looking for recommendations on Goa’s offbeat beaches, wine shops and food joints, you just can't look past the plethora of content that our guest for this week has put out! Moses Saldanha talks about his journey of becoming the biggest digital creator of Goa. How did his videos help local food joints to grow their businesses exponentiall…

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1.09 Tour Goa's Saligao Tuesday Market and understand its village life with Clarice Vaz 30:56

2y ago30:56

30:56

If going to loud festivals like the Goan Carnival and the Sunburn is not your thing, you will definitely enjoy spending some time at Saligao’s Weekly Market and exploring beautiful handicrafts produced by local Goans, mostly women! Clarice Vaz tells us how starting Saligao Tuesday Market gave her a sense of purpose and also empowered the local wome…

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1.08 Discover how a museum antiques collector is trying to restore Goa's history and heritage! with Victor Hugo Gomes 41:29

2y ago41:29

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History and tradition live on not just through stories, but also through ancient artefacts and items. The process of collecting and restoring these symbols from the past is equal parts exciting and tiresome. Victor Hugo Gomes talks about his lifelong journey of preserving the symbols of Goa’s multicultural history and establishing several museums f…

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1.07 What is happening to Goa’s beaches and Sea Turtles? With Sarita Fernandes 30:36

2y ago30:36

30:36

It is unimaginable to be in Goa and not spend time at the Goan beaches - snorkelling, deep sea diving or just sitting on a rock, sipping your favourite beer and seeing the sun set. But there is something gravely wrong with Goa’s water and its sea life. Sarita Fernandes talks about how emulating the “Bali or Hawaii Model” in Goa’s Tourism has deeply…

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1.06 What makes the Goan Pão different from other Breads? With Sonia Filinto 30:22

2y ago30:22

30:22

If you have ever stayed in a Goan village, you would have seen children running with plastic bags towards a man on his cycle, carrying their favorite warm bread - the Pão! What makes this Goan Pão so special? Sonia Filinto talks about the different kinds of Goan breads and the fine art of making them. What are the ingredients that make it so unique…

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1.05 What is moving to Goa really like? Separate the dream from reality with influencer Insia Lacewalla 35:07

2y ago35:07

35:07

Most of us have dreamed about moving to Goa at least once in our lives. We think of leaving crowded cities and stressful jobs behind and living a more relaxed lifestyle. But what does reality look like? Insia moved from Mumbai to Goa during the pandemic. She shares the realities of adjusting to a quaint lifestyle after the hustle and bustle of city…

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1.04 Was Goa the first powerhouse of Indian stories? with Frederick Noronha 37:50

2y ago37:50

37:50

Goa has always been filled with travelers. Each of them has a story to tell. And publisher and journalist Frederick Noronha wants to capture them all. Did Goa have the world’s first printing press in 1556? Does literature HAVE to be elitist? Why does Fredrick want to record the stories of Neo-Goans aka the new settlers in Goa? Tune in for massive i…

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1.03 Is Goa India’s biggest creative hub? with Vince Costa of GetCreativeGoa 36:39

2y ago36:39

36:39

Goa has always been the centre of creativity, according to Vince Costa. He is creating a community of Goans who are leading the wave of content creation: from music to films, painting to photography. Is India finally taking artists seriously? Do creators need professional management to become influencers? Why are all the creative people moving to G…

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1.02 Discover the secrets behind Goan houses with Heta Pandit 34:45

2y ago34:45

34:45

Every house and building in Goa has a story to tell: its Indian and Portuguese architectural influences, the reasons why some rooms were built, and the colorful lives of previous owners. Acclaimed author and heritage home expert Heta Pandit gives us an insight into the many wonders of a Goan house and the stories behind its unique architectural and…

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1.01 Villages, Ferries, Rivers! Experience Goa the way Goans do with Varun Hegde of Soul Traveling 35:20

2y ago35:20

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Goa is not just a destination, it’s a lifestyle. Varun Hegde started his offbeat tours company, Soul Traveling, in 2017 to change the way people travel and to help them experience the REAL GOA by interacting with the local communities. Varun reveals his favorite village, beach, dish, building and some lesser known facts about Goa that will blow you…

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Trailer: Exploring Goa Beyond The Beaches 1:30

2y ago1:30

1:30

What makes Goa everyone’s go-to destination and happy place? Join Clyde D’Souza on an adventure beyond Goa’s beaches and uncover it's unique culture and lifestyle. Travel into the interiors to find out more about Goa's buildings, festivals, books, feni, etc. Find out about its past and present through the eyes of Goan influencers and changemakers a…

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