Best Avtar Singh Podcasts (2024)

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Leadership Lessons: Banda Singh Bahadur 6:00

4M ago6:00

6:00

Welcome to a well overdue episode of the podcast! It's 2024 and I wanted to change things. New format, new content, new podcast :-) There are lots of long form podcasts now so, I wanted to change things up and give some value back to the community with some short, inspiring, digestible content. In this Episode I talk about Banda Singh Bahadur a sig…

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(39) Lord of Lahore 1:08:31

5M ago1:08:31

1:08:31

The beleaguered citizens of Lahore, suffering under the misrule of the Bhangi triumvirate of Chait Singh, Mohr Singh and Sahib Singh, send a petition to the young Shukerchakia chief, Ranjit Singh. With the help of his visionary mother-in-law, Mata Sada Kaur, the leader of the Kanhaiya Misl, Ranjit Singh takes the capital of the Punjab.…

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(38) The Grandsons 1:11:30

7M ago1:11:30

1:11:30

Shah Zaman, the grandson of Ahmad Shah Abdali, who had been the scourge of the Punjab for decades crosses the Indus again. As the Sikhs prepare to abandon their cities in the face of the Afghan juggernaut, Sardarni Sada Kaur persuades them to dig their heels in and resist. The young Ranjit Singh, the grandson of the legendary Sikh warrior Sardar Ch…

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(37) A Young Lion Comes Into His Own 1:12:05

1y ago1:12:05

1:12:05

The Afghan King Shah Zaman, the grandson of Ahmed Shah Abdali invades the Punjab providing an opportunity for the young Ranjit Singh to start building his reputation.By Sarbpreet Singh

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Carpe Diem Moment 4 - What does prayer mean to me. The Sikh Coach on The Come Pray With Me podcast. 7:00

2y ago7:00

7:00

Carpe Diem Moment 4 - What does prayer mean to me. The Sikh Coach on The Come Pray With Me podcast. The @comepraywithmepodcast podcast is the coffee talk of religious programming. Each episode focuses on different religions from around the world with featured guests. We sit down and discuss their beliefs and how they have impacted their life. Every…

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(36) The Rising Sons 1:25:27

2y ago1:25:27

1:25:27

Ghulam Qadir Rohilla returns to Delhi and blinds the Emperor Shah Alam, replacing him with his puppet. George Thomas becomes the commander of one of the four battalions of Sardhana, the kingdom of Begum Samru and also becomes her paramour. Ghulam Qadir is defeated and killed by the Marathas, who restore Shah Alam to the throne. Maha Singh lays sieg…

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22. Come Pray With Me Podcast Meets The Sikh Coach 35:57

2y ago35:57

35:57

Welcome to episode 22. This is a break from the norm episode where my role as interviewer got reversed! Sarah from the Come Pray With Me Podcast collaborated with The Sikh Coach to talk about all things Sikhi and about my journey through the faith. Thank you Sarah for giving me this opportunity and thinking I was worthy of being a guest on your pod…

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(35) The Reconciliation 1:01:49

2y ago1:01:49

1:01:49

Maha Singh Shukerchakia takes his six year old son Ranjit Singh with him on a successful expedition to Jammu, which yields great wealth, but disaster strikes and the child is stricken with smallpox. The boy recovers but the attack leaves him blind in one eye and scars his face permanently. As Ranjit Singh’s mother goes to Jwalamukhi to pray at the …

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Carpe Diem Moments 3 - Diet, Training & Mentors - Professional Boxer - Dylan Cheema 9:32

2y ago9:32

9:32

In these 'Carpe Diem Moments' (Seize the Day Moments), I will be sharing my favorite clips from previous podcasts from The Sikh Coach Podcast. This moment is from Ep21 with my guest Dylan Cheema who is a Professional Boxer. Here Dylan talks about his diet, training regime and how important mentors are in the martial arts space. I wish you find this…

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21. Professional Boxer - Dylan Cheema 55:29

2+ y ago55:29

55:29

Welcome to The Sikh Coach Podcast! Happy Vaisakhi - Khalsa Sajna Divas (Birth of the Khalsa!). Wishing everyone is celebrating and keeping in high spirits. No doubt there will be a lot of Nagar Kirtan's taking place (processions), I know I am very excited to attend our local one. It has been long overdue to be able to celebrate together. In Episode…

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(34) The Rupture 1:29:52

2y ago1:29:52

1:29:52

A squabble over plunder realized from an attack on the kingdom of Jammu creates a rupture between Maha Singh Shukerchakia and his mentor Jai Singh, the Kanhaiya patriarch. After Jai Singh insults his protégé and threatens him, Maha Singh conspires with Raja Sansar Chand and Jassa Singh Ramgarhia against the Kanhaiyas. Jassa Singh Ramgarhia, Baghel …

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(33) The Birth of a Lion 1:29:27

2+ y ago1:29:27

1:29:27

The story opens in the year 1774, when the mighty Mughal Empire, which had ruled the Indian subcontinent has crumbled, leaving the Punjab in chaos. Ahmad Shah Abdali the ruler of Afghanistan and the scourge of the Sikhs, who had wrested the Punjab from the Mughals has also passed away recently. The Sikhs, who are organized into twelve bands, known …

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Carpe Diem Moments 2 - Advice to budding Actors, Producers & Writers (Work Ethic) - Ranjit Singh Shubh 11:10

2+ y ago11:10

11:10

In these 'Carpe Diem Moments' (Seize the Day Moments), I will be sharing my favorite clips from previous podcasts from The Sikh Coach Podcast. This moment is from Ep19 with my guest Ranjit Singh Shubh who is an Actor, Producer and Writer. Here Ranjit shares essential life lessons from his path into Acting, which has been full of challenges and diff…

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Carpe Diem Moments 1 - Blockchain, Opportunities, Challenges, Collaboration for a Social Cause - Harveer Singh 9:40

2+ y ago9:40

9:40

In these 'Carpe Diem Moments' (Seize the Day Moments), I will be sharing my favorite clips from previous podcasts from The Sikh Coach Podcast. This moment is from Ep20 with my guest Harveer Singh who currently is the Chief Data Architect at Western Union. Here we talk about blockchain technology, cryptocurrency and how collaboration is necessary to…

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20. Chief Data Architect - Harveer Singh 1:07:01

2+ y ago1:07:01

1:07:01

Hello and welcome to another episode of The Sikh Coach Podcast. There are two firsts for this podcast with this episode - the first time we have someone from the Tech space and also, the first episode that will be a video Spotify episode so, you can now watch it in the Spotify app! I welcome Harveer Singh, The Chief Data Architect and Global Head o…

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19. Actor, Producer, Writer - Ranjit Singh Shubh 1:08:56

2+ y ago1:08:56

1:08:56

Welcome to The Sikh Coach Podcast! In this first episode for 2022, I catch up with Ranjit Singh Shubh an Actor, Producer and Writer. Ranjit Singh Shubh was born in Barking, London. He has studied and trained in many forms of Theatre performance, has also been trained by Hilary Wood from "RADA" (Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts) and speaks fluent Engl…

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(32) The Road to Delhi 1:14:17

2+ y ago1:14:17

1:14:17

With the passing of Ahmad Shah Abdali and the utter collapse of the Mughal Empire, the Sikhs see unbounded opportunities to consolidate their power. New threats appear on the horizon as the Marathas rise again and the British East India Company turns its eyes towards Delhi.By Sarbpreet Singh

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(31) Masters of the Punjab 1:43:13

3y ago1:43:13

1:43:13

Ahmad Shah Abdali returns to the Punjab, this time determined to destroy the Sikhs. Thousands are killed in the Wadda Ghallughara or the great holocaust, but the Sikhs, unbowed, stand up to him and end up the de-facto rulers of their homeland, the Punjab.By Sarbpreet Singh

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(30) Abdali and the Sikhs 1:36:36

3y ago1:36:36

1:36:36

Ahmed Shah Abdali invades Hindustan again and decimates the tottering Mughal Empire. The Afghans occupy Lahore and desecrate the Golden Temple. Baba Deep Singh falls while battling the Afghans in Amritsar. The Marathas enter Punjab and try to reassert Mughal control over the province. Ahmad Shah Abdali returns and breaks the back of Maratha power i…

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18. Freelance Journalist - Minreet Kaur - Sponsored by Khalsa1699Watches.com 1:34:43

3y ago1:34:43

1:34:43

This episode is proudly sponsored by Khalsa1699Watches.com - Each Khalsa 1699 watch carries the Khanda Sahib - and with it; its powerful and exotic history, a magical martial heritage and a statement like no other. To wear a Khalsa 1699 timepiece is to embody the spirit of freedom - to be free from hate and fear. They have an amazing collection for…

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(29) The Sickle of Mir Mannu 1:53:37

3y ago1:53:37

1:53:37

Mir Mannu, who takes command of Lahore, views the Sikhs as a threat. Ahmed Shah Abdali, returns to avenge his defeat. The Sikhs start growing in power as the Punjab stays turbulentBy Sarbpreet Singh

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17. Gurcharan Roopra - Wildlife Photographer - Sponsored by Khalsa1699Watches.com 2:28:26

3y ago2:28:26

2:28:26

Exciting news, we have the first video podcast for you all! One which actually needs to be seen to do justice and showcase the talent of our guest. So do check it out on our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/B29rb2Cnr_w (link is in the bio on our Instagram account) – however, the audio is still available at the usual places :-) This episode is proud…

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(28) The First Holocaust - Chhota Ghallughara 1:23:22

3y ago1:23:22

1:23:22

Bhai Taru Singh is tortured and put to death by Zakriya Khan. Thousands of Sikhs are slain by his deputy Lakhpat Rai. A new king, who will cast a long shadow on the homeland of the Sikhs, rises in the west.By Sarbpreet Singh

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(27) A Tale of Two Emperors 1:23:57

3y ago1:23:57

1:23:57

A new threat approaches from the West, which threatens the Mughal Empire and creates an opportunity for the Sikhs.By Sarbpreet Singh

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(26) Martyrdom, Desecration and Punishment 1:00:27

3+ y ago1:00:27

1:00:27

The respite for the Sikhs is very brief. Once again Nawab Zakriya Khan unleashes a reign of terror and new heroes rise in the face of terrible oppression.By Sarbpreet Singh

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(25)The rise of Nawab Kapur Singh 55:35

3+ y ago55:35

55:35

Nawab Zakriya Khan of Lahore decides to extend an olive branch to the Sikhs. An emissary is sent with a title and land and the Sikhs get their own Nawab.By Sarbpreet Singh

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(24) A murder sparks a rebellion 1:13:20

3+ y ago1:13:20

1:13:20

Banda Singh Bahadur’s rebellion is over and Lahore is the hands of an oppressive ruler intent on destroying the Sikhs. It is a time when men who can ride, lead and wield a sword might make a reputation for themselves.By Sarbpreet Singh

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(23) The Ashes of the Iron Fort 1:22:35

3+ y ago1:22:35

1:22:35

The might of the Mughal Empire descends on the Sikhs and a fierce battle is fought at Lohgarh. Banda Bahadur manages to escape but is besieged by powerful Mughal commanders at Gurdas Nangal, where he fights his last battle.By Sarbpreet Singh

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16. The Water Warrior - Navkaran Singh Bagga 1:18:16

3+ y ago1:18:16

1:18:16

Episode 16 - The Water Warrior - Navkaran Singh Bagga Welcome to the first episode of 2021, I catch up with Navkaran Singh Bagga who is the founder of a Kolkata based clean-tech company Called Akvo. Navkaran a Tedx speaker, talks about the prevailing problems of water scarcity faced around the world and specifically in India. Which led him to start…

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(22) Cauldron, Sword and Victory 1:01:23

3+ y ago1:01:23

1:01:23

Guru Gobind Singh’s chosen deputy, the former sorcerer Banda Singh Bahadur has managed to amass an army, He is ready to bring Nawab Wazir Khan, who mercilessly murdered the Guru’s younger sons to justice.By Sarbpreet Singh

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15. The Washing Machine Project - Navjot Sawhney 1:07:22

3+ y ago1:07:22

1:07:22

15. The Washing Machine Project - Navjot SawhneyWelcome to the last episode of The Sikh Coach Podcast for 2020, wishing you are all keeping safe and well. In this episode I catch up with Navjot Sawhney who is the founder of The Washing Machine Project.Navjot is a living example of how you can take an idea and make it a reality. If the idea is for a…

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14. Leadership & Adapting to Change - Hayley Lewis - PART TWO 44:56

3+ y ago44:56

44:56

Ep14. Leadership & Adapting to Change - PART TWO Welcome to The Sikh Coach Podcast, wishing you are all keeping safe and well. In this episode I catch up with Hayley Lewis, founder of Halo Psychology, an occupational psychologist, Lecturer for Masters students, an academic, executive coach and someone who draws amazing Sketch notes to decipher theo…

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14. Leadership & Adapting to Change - Hayley Lewis - PART ONE 1:03:44

3+ y ago1:03:44

1:03:44

Ep14. Leadership & Adapting to Change - PART ONE Welcome to The Sikh Coach Podcast, wishing you are all keeping safe and well. In this episode I catch up with Hayley Lewis, founder of Halo Psychology, an occupational psychologist, Lecturer for Masters students, an academic, executive coach and someone who draws amazing Sketch notes to decipher theo…

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(21) The Guru and the Sorcerer 1:08:00

3+ y ago1:08:00

1:08:00

Guru Gobind Singh, traveling South, meets a powerful sorcerer on the banks of the Godavari. The sorcerer, transformed by the encounter, becomes a beloved disciple of the Guru's and is given a mission.By Sarbpreet Singh

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Night of the Restless Spirits - Sarbpreet Singh's new collection of short fiction 23:34

3+ y ago23:34

23:34

NIGHT OF THE RESTLESS SPIRITS is a collection of heart-rending short stories that attempt to capture the 1984 massacre in all its complexity and contradictions. Sarbpreet Singh’s stories take the reader on a journey fraught with love and tinged with tragedy, frayed relationships, the breaking down of humanity and resilience in the face of absolute …

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13. The Great Unlearn - Racism & Privilege - Ravideep Kaur - PART TWO 1:06:39

3+ y ago1:06:39

1:06:39

Episode 13. The Great Unlearn - Racism & Privilege - Ravideep Kaur - PART TWO This is a continuation from Episode 13 PART ONE... In this episode we catch up with Ravideep Kaur, a presence/mindfulness coach and Anti-racism consultant & Educator. We cover how the tragic death of George Floyd which led to the recent BlackLivesMatter movement, impacts …

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13. The Great Unlearn - Racism & Privilege - Ravideep Kaur - PART ONE 1:12:37

3+ y ago1:12:37

1:12:37

Episode 13. The Great Unlearn - Racism & Privilege - Ravideep Kaur - PART ONEIn this episode we catch up with Ravideep Kaur, a presence/mindfulness coach and Anti-racism consultant & Educator. We cover how the tragic death of George Floyd which led to the recent BlackLivesMatter movement, impacts us all. What is Anti-Racism? What is Privilege? Can …

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12. Digital Illustrator - Vik Kainth 1:24:05

4y ago1:24:05

1:24:05

Episode 12 - Digital Illustrator - Vik Kainth Vik Kainth is a Digital Illustrator with his own unique artistic style that he has nurtured over 10 years. He has taken traditional artistic concepts from moghul, aztec era's and given them a modern twist. He most popular work to date is his modern Maharani's and Maharaja's. I speak to Vik about his ins…

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11. Judgement & Criticism in the Sikh Community - Gurumustuk Singh - SikhNet.com 1:17:20

4y ago1:17:20

1:17:20

Episode 11 – Judgement & criticism in the Sikh Community Welcome to The Sikh Coach Podcast, in this episode I catch up with Gurumustuk Singh the CEO & Founder of SikhNet.com, we talk about judgement & criticism in the Sikh Community. Being a second generation Sikh, born to parents who took on the Sikh faith from Christian/Jewish backgrounds. He has…

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10. The Project Punjab - Rajveer Kaur 1:20:38

4y ago1:20:38

1:20:38

Welcome to Episode 10. The Project Punjab. Wishing that you are all safe and well. We have an exciting episode for you with Rajveer kaur from The Project Punjab (@theprojectpunjab on Instagram). They are creating an amazing documentary to showcase the lesser known traditional folk dance forms, you can see a teaser of the documentary on youtube http…

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Bonus Episode 16 : Rejoice my heart, this blessed rain 1:28:43

4y ago1:28:43

1:28:43

A musical feast of shabads in various forms of Raga MalharBy Sarbpreet Singh

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9. S.W.A.N - Domestic Violence & Abuse 1:51:05

4y ago1:51:05

1:51:05

Hello and welcome all to Episode 9. S.W.A.N (Sikh Women Action Network) - Domestic Violence & Abuse. S.W.A.N is a community based organisation involving a small number of women from the Sikh community across the Birmingham, Sandwell, Walsall regions in the UK. These women have reached positions in business, public and voluntary sectors and have str…

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Bonus Episode 15 : The Jaap Sahib Part 3 16:53

4y ago16:53

16:53

Recitation and English translation of the Jaap Shib (continued)By Sarbpreet Singh

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8. Taraki - Male Mental Health 1:04:56

4y ago1:04:56

1:04:56

Hello and welcome all to Episode 8. Taraki - Men's Mental Health Awareness. Mental health problems affect both men and women, but not in equal measure. In England, around 1 in 8 men have a common mental health problem. However, men may be reluctant to seek support for their mental health or disclose mental health problems to loved ones. In 2013, 6,…

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Bonus Episode 14 : Sikhs for Black Lives 19:08

4y ago19:08

19:08

Why Black Lives Matter to SikhsBy Sarbpreet Singh

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7. SOCH Mental Health 1:26:59

4y ago1:26:59

1:26:59

Welcome to Episode 7. SOCH Mental Health We are joined today by Jasmeet Chagger & Maneet Chahal who are the founding members of SOCH Mental Health; based in Brampton, Canada the organisations mission is; to empower South Asian community members and other ethnic communities to recognize and accept mental health as an essential part of their wellness…

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Bonus Episode 13: The Jaap Sahib Part 2 12:56

4y ago12:56

12:56

The Jaap Sahib of Guru Gobind Singh Ji in translation Part 2By Sarbpreet Singh

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6. Sikh Your Mind - Mental Health Awareness Week Special 57:47

4y ago57:47

57:47

Welcome to Episode 6. Sikh Your Mind - A Mental Health Awareness Week special. The theme for Mental Health Awareness Week this year is "Kindness" - do share with on social media what this means to you - we would love to know! We are joined today by Gobinderjit Kaur & Rakhveer Singh who are members of Sikh Your Mind; a 100% volunteer led, UK based c…

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Bonus Episode 12: The Jaap Sahib Part 1 16:02

4y ago16:02

16:02

The Jaap Sahib of Guru Gobind Singh Ji in translation Part 1By Sarbpreet Singh

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5. Turbans & Sikhs - The Sikh Coach & SinghBrews 49:42

4y ago49:42

49:42

Welcome to Episode 5. Turbans & Sikhs. I share this episode with Saran Singh from @SinghBrews on Instagram to discuss the Turban and its significance for Sikhs and we share our own personal journey's as Turban wearing Sikhs. There are many misconceptions about Turbans and this is our effort to educate and dispel any myths and give insight into our …

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