Best Theoriginofthings Podcasts (2024)

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A song of hope 7:59

1y ago7:59

7:59

A song about a play, crime, and football. About The Origin of Things A short-format podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories - slightly dramatized but 100% true - of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what I’m talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing - or so I hope. In the past two seasons, I’ve…

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Alienation 7:22

1y ago7:22

7:22

A song about drugs, a park, and a notebook. About The Origin of Things A short-format podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories - slightly dramatized but 100% true - of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what I’m talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing - or so I hope. In the past two seasons, I’…

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The hit no one wanted 6:12

1y ago6:12

6:12

It was a huge project. But was it what the musicians wanted? About The Origin of Things A short-format podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories - slightly dramatized but 100% true - of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what I’m talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing - or so I hope. In the pas…

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You know exactly what’s coming… Or do you? 9:15

1y ago9:15

9:15

He served tea. Now his music’s being served. Many, many times. About The Origin of Things A short-format podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories - slightly dramatized but 100% true - of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what I’m talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing - or so I hope. In the p…

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What does that word even mean?! 7:30

1y ago7:30

7:30

You’ve heard this song and sung it in college. But what does it even mean? The unlikely connect a 90s hit has with Indian music. About The Origin of Things A short-format podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories - slightly dramatized but 100% true - of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what I’m talking about only at the ver…

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The song that became a symbol 6:09

1y ago6:09

6:09

Two stories, 26 years apart. With one powerful connection. About The Origin of Things A short-format podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories - slightly dramatized but 100% true - of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what I’m talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing - or so I hope. In the past …

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A musician, and a stripper 9:36

1y ago9:36

9:36

Two stories, 26 years apart. With one powerful connection. About The Origin of Things A short-format podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories - slightly dramatized but 100% true - of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what I’m talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing - or so I hope. In the past …

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His most famous audience 8:26

1+ y ago8:26

8:26

He went to a pub in need of a drink. He got served inspiration instead. Special thanks to James Bell for help with this episode. (twitter.com/jamesbellcentrl) About The Origin of Things A short-format podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories - slightly dramatized but 100% true - of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what I’m…

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He was in love. Madly in love. 8:20

1+ y ago8:20

8:20

From the most unlikely of places, comes the most enduring of love stories. About The Origin of Things A short-format podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories - slightly dramatized but 100% true - of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what I’m talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing - or so I ho…

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A classical musician meets a cult movie director 12:26

1+ y ago12:26

12:26

One was moved by planets. Another made moving pictures. Together, they would change rock history. About The Origin of Things A short-format podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories - slightly dramatized but 100% true - of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what I’m talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener…

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A singer and a baseball player. 6:40

1+ y ago6:40

6:40

A love story of hope, perseverance and grit. Featuring two of rock music’s most famous names. About The Origin of Things A short-format podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories - slightly dramatized but 100% true - of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what I’m talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, gu…

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Where the stars were at 7:17

1+ y ago7:17

7:17

The rich and famous were here - bringing their glamour, wealth, egos and insecurities. Thankfully, someone lived to tell the tale. About The Origin of Things A short-format podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories - slightly dramatized but 100% true - of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what I’m talking about only at the v…

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A church pianist’s greatest moment 6:47

1+ y ago6:47

6:47

How it started: with a piano and a choir. How it’s going: a billion streams. About The Origin of Things A short-format podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories - slightly dramatized but 100% true - of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what I’m talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing - or so I …

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Next patient, please. 6:32

1+ y ago6:32

6:32

A story of the most famous doctor you’ve never heard of. About The Origin of Things A short-format podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories - slightly dramatized but 100% true - of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what I’m talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing - or so I hope. In the past tw…

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One of the most famous names in rock music, finally spoke 5:30

1+ y ago5:30

5:30

Some musicians are known for questionable temperaments. And then some take it to an extreme. About The Origin of Things A short-format podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories - slightly dramatized but 100% true - of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what I’m talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, gue…

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The house that George built 5:42

1+ y ago5:42

5:42

The story of the private residence of a 19th century shipping magnate - and how it became a symbol of nostalgia. About The Origin of Things A short-format podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories - slightly dramatized but 100% true - of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what I’m talking about only at the very end keeping yo…

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About a girl’s message, one that changed everything. 7:02

1+ y ago7:02

7:02

The story of five words, written when drunk, that sparked off a revolution. About The Origin of Things A short-format podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories - slightly dramatized but 100% true - of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what I’m talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing - or so I h…

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The Origin of Things Season 3 : Introduction 2:19

1+ y ago2:19

2:19

Welcome to Season 3 of The Origin Of Things, TOOTers! It’s been a while. 2 seasons and 50 episodes of brands. Enough of that, then. Let’s try something different this time. I hope you enjoy what’s coming. Stay tuned. The first episode of Season 3, out next week on this feed. About The Origin of Things A short-format podcast where I give you the ori…

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Bonus Episode: Getting Meta with Amit Varma 1:32:49

3y ago1:32:49

1:32:49

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…

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Ep. 50: Two Fierce Rivals, One Epic Collaboration 9:10

3y ago9:10

9:10

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 li…

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Ep. 49: God Helps Those Who Help Others 6:13

3y ago6:13

6:13

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,…

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Ep. 48: Jack’s Musical Group’s Biggest Hit 7:47

3y ago7:47

7:47

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…

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Ep. 47: Jeremy and His Games! 7:07

3y ago7:07

7:07

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,…

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Bonus Episode: Thank you (and I'd love to hear from you) 8:06

3y ago8:06

8:06

A non-story about gratitude, feedback and one heck of a ramble I 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 o…

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Ep. 46: The Evil and Good That Some Men Do 10:45

3y ago10:45

10:45

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 choic…

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Ep. 45: The grocery store that went and did all that! 6:40

3y ago6:40

6:40

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 choic…

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Ep. 44: His biggest idea came to him in a bar 7:42

3+ y ago7:42

7:42

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 choic…

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Ep. 43: One Unlikely Invention, Another Very Heavy One 8:13

3+ y ago8:13

8:13

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 choic…

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Ep. 42: A Vehicle Unlike Any Other 6:51

3+ y ago6:51

6:51

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 d…

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Ep. 41: A Seafarer’s Second Career 9:06

3+ y ago9:06

9:06

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 …

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Ep. 40: The Tinkerer & The Party Animal 8:24

3+ y ago8:24

8:24

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 onl…

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Ep. 39: It All Started with Needles 9:24

3+ y ago9:24

9:24

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 listen…

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Ep. 38: The (Second) Most Hated Thing to Come Out of World War 2 6:07

3+ y ago6:07

6:07

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 g…

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Ep. 37: All About a Little Grace 6:31

3+ y ago6:31

6:31

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) r…

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Announcement - More Episodes, Coming Next Week! 4:20

3+ y ago4:20

4:20

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 ide…

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Ep. 36: What’s in a name? 6:59

3+ y ago6:59

6:59

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/chuckofallt…

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Ep. 35: A Bartender, An Artist and Two People Who Changed 8:06

3+ y ago8:06

8:06

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! insta…

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Ep. 34: Utterly Margarinely Delicious 9:34

3+ y ago9:34

9:34

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://instagr…

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Ep. 33: The Company Without Whom Nothing Would Happen 7:38

3+ y ago7:38

7:38

A story of really small things, scale and ubiquity. 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/chuckofallt…

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Ep. 32: The Dark Pasts Of Something Bright 7:35

4y ago7:35

7:35

A story of company loyalty, trade blockade and leftovers. 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/chuck…

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Ep. 31: A Family Business… Pivots (And How!) 8:00

4y ago8:00

8:00

A story of conquests, heritage, and a chance encounter. 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/chuckof…

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Live TOOT recording coming up: 18 July, 7 PM IST 2:27

4y ago2:27

2:27

Aaand we're doing this, again! The last time we did this, it worked out quite nicely. So let's do another one! Another live recording for TOOT, 4 new stories coming your way. Season 2, Recording 2. S02R02. Hehe. Register here! https://insider.in/the-origin-of-things-podcast-live-recording-s02r02-jul18-2020/event See you soon! See omnystudio.com/lis…

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Ep. 30: Showbiz Must Go On 7:22

4y ago7:22

7:22

A spaghetti salesman, a floor sweeper, and the son of a truck driver. 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! instagr…

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Ep. 29: Let’s talk about brands from unusual places 7:17

4y ago7:17

7:17

A story about medicine, an unlikely alliance and co-existence. 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/…

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Ep. 28: www.thomasandfrankscompany.com 7:44

4y ago7:44

7:44

A story about ownership, journalistic integrity and website traffic. 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! instagra…

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Ep. 27: The biggest irony of all time 7:09

4y ago7:09

7:09

A story of ambitious home experiments, a pathbreaking innovation, and ‘inspiration’. 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…

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Ep. 26: About a great Indian Artist 7:42

4y ago7:42

7:42

A story of talent, mischief and my thought process. 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/chuckofallt…

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Season 2 : Live Recording Coming Up! 5:30

4y ago5:30

5:30

A story of a lazy writer, a brand new mic and a live episode. Yasssssssss! The Origin of Things is finally back! Chuck has decided to stop pretending to be busy and has whipped out five episodes, and will bring them to you live on a recording on Saturday, May 30 2020 at 4 PM. All details in this short promo. RSVP for the live episode here, it's fre…

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Breaking News! 3:29

4+ y ago3:29

3:29

A story about a small announcement, a temporary milestone and gratitude. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor…

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Ep. 25: How far can an underwear company go? 6:47

4+ y ago6:47

6:47

A story about clothing, entertainment and aspiration. http://www.playtex.com/ is a website that still exists. If you go there, you are greeted with a cheerful message. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can che…

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