Best Krish Kumar Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 50: Grace Harbaugh - Michigan Water Polo / Sports 32:19

3h ago32:19

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At Michigan • Enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts • ACWPC All-Academic team (2020) • CWPA Scholar Athlete (2020) • U-M Academic Achievement Award • 2x Academic All-Big Ten Senior (2023) • Appeared in 21 out of 33 games this season • Had a career-high 4-point game against Salem University (3/04/23) • Had a career-high 3 steal…

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Episode 49: Gavin Young - Michigan Tennis 55:14

4M ago55:14

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Singles Record: 27-11 duals, 55-24 overall Highest Singles Ranking: No. 18 (Feb. 21, 2023) Doubles Record: 30-10 duals, 53-20 overall Highest Doubles Ranking: No. 4 (Final 2023) Honors • Doubles All-American (2023) • Big Ten Freshman of the Year (2022) • Second-Team All-Big Ten (2023) • ITA Midwest Freshman of the Year (2022) • Second-Team All-Big …

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Episode 48: Sean Feeney - Nasdaq US Options 30:19

4M ago30:19

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Sean Feeney is Vice President and Head of US Options at Nasdaq. In this role, he leads the business management of Nasdaq’s US Options Exchanges. Prior to this role, Sean served in roles leading US Options Product Strategy as well as US Options Sales at Nasdaq, responsible for the business development of Nasdaq’s options markets. Sean also serves as…

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Episode 47: J.W. Craft - FC Tulsa / Alliance Resource Partners 34:11

6M ago34:11

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J.W. Craft is an accomplished individual whose journey has been marked by a steadfast commitment to innovation, community, and the arts. Following his time at Yale, he ventured into the internet start-up landscape of San Francisco, where he played a pivotal role in the growth of TheScience.com. From there he moved to Blockbuster in Dallas where he …

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Episode 46: Daniel Sillman - Relevant Sports Group 32:56

7M ago32:56

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Daniel Sillman is the CEO at Relevent Sports Group (RSG). Sillman leads the largest privately-owned football company in North America which owns and operates international football properties and negotiates international broadcast rights for top leagues and governing bodies. Sillman’s initial foray into football was leading the strategy to bring El…

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Episode 45: Mike Tannenbaum - Jets/Dolphins/NFL/ESPN 24:04

8M ago24:04

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Mike Tannenbaum joined ESPN as an NFL Front Office Insider in April 2019. A former NFL executive with more than two decades of experience in team front offices, he appears on a variety of ESPN platforms, including Get Up, First Take, SportsCenter and NFL Live. Tannenbaum has also contributed to ESPN’s coverage of the NFL Draft since 2019, serving a…

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Episode 44: Matt Higgins - Shark Tank/RSE Ventures 46:53

8M ago46:53

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Matt Higgins is a proven operator, investor and business builder with a knack for helping founders at pivotal growth moments achieve breakout success. He serves as CEO of RSE Ventures, a private firm that incubates and invests in companies across sports and entertainment, food and lifestyle, media and marketing, and technology. Higgins co-founded R…

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Episode 43: Mat Cashman - Options/Trading 52:49

9M ago52:49

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On this episode, Host Krish Kumar sits down with Mat Cashman, the Principal of Investor Education at the Options Clearing Corporation. Mat Cashman is a Financial Services professional with 20 years of experience trading all segments of the Derivatives market. He started his career on the trading floor of the Chicago Board of Options Exchange in 200…

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Episode 42: Ishwara Glassman Chrein - Verizon/Sports 25:31

9M ago25:31

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On this episode, Host Krish Kumar sits down with Ishwara Glassman Chrein. Ishwara Glassman Chrein was the Head of Sports Partnerships and Business Development at Yahoo Sports / Verizon Media, where she led relationships and negotiations with the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, BetMGM, and NBC, as well as other sports leagues, broadcasters, streamers, data comp…

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Episode 41: Drew Bentley - DC United/MLS 23:26

10M ago23:26

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On this episode, Host Krish Kumar sits down with Drew Bentley, the Vice President of DC United. Drew Bentley has a diverse work experience, starting with their role at Myers Tree Farm as a Landscaper from April 2011 to August 2013. Drew then worked at Hy-Vee Inc. as a Cashier/Stocker from August 2006 to March 2014. Following that, they had multiple…

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Episode 40: Matt Brand - Houston Astros/MLB 21:06

10M ago21:06

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On this episode, Host Krish Kumar sits down with Matt Brand, the Senior Vice President of the Houston Astros. Matt Brand joined the Houston Astros organization in 2011 and now enters his 11th full season with the ballclub as the team’s Senior Vice President of Corporate Sponsorships. Prior to coming on board with the Astros, Matt spent 25 years in …

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Episode 39: Rod Wood - Detroit Lions/NFL 25:45

11M ago25:45

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On this episode, Host Krish Kumar sits down with Rod Wood, the President and CEO of the Detroit Lions. As Detroit Lions Team President and CEO, Rod Wood oversees all football and business operations of the Lions organization and reports directly to Principal Owner and Chair Sheila Ford Hamp. He was originally appointed Team President on Nov. 19, 20…

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Episode 38: Adam Grossman - Boston Red Sox/MLB 31:58

11M ago31:58

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On this episode, Host Krish Kumar sits down with Adam Grossman, the Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of the Boston Red Sox. As Chief Marketing Officer of the Boston Red Sox, Adam Grossman oversees the organization’s Marketing, Broadcasting, Baseball Communications & Media Relations, Social Media, Advertising, Digital Content, and C…

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Episode 37: David Roselle - DoorList/University of Virginia 26:23

11M ago26:23

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On this episode, Host Krish Kumar sits down with David Roselle, the Founder and CEO of Doorlist. David Roselle is the Founder and CEO of DoorList, an event management platform he created in February of 2022. He is originally from Charlotte, NC, and attended the University of Virginia, where he studied Computer Science and Commerce. He created DoorL…

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Episode 36: Mike Klein - ChessKid/Chess.com 40:58

11M ago40:58

40:58

On this episode, Host Krish Kumar sits down with Mike Klein, the Chief Chess Officer of ChessKid. Mike Klein (also known as FunMasterMike) started playing chess when he was four years old. When he was six, he played his first national chess tournament and incidentally faced a "movie star"—he lost a game to IM Joshua Waitzkin, the player featured in…

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Episode 35: Steve Mitchell - Private Equity/Argonaut 30:28

12M ago30:28

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On this episode, Host Krish Kumar sits down with Steve Mitchell, the CEO and Managing Director of Argonaut Private Equity in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Mr. Mitchell is the CEO and Managing Director and has been a Managing Director at Argonaut for over fifteen years, executing over $1.5 billion of direct investments during that time. Mr. Mitchell joined Argon…

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Episode 34: Jennifer Yu - US Women's Chess Champion 32:25

12M ago32:25

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On this episode, Host Krish Kumar sits down with Jennifer Yu. Jennifer Yu is a two-time US Women’s Chess Champion and Woman Grandmaster. She is the reigning 2022 US Women's Champion and 2022 US Girls' Junior Champion. Throughout her chess career, she had numerous record-breaking wins. In 2014, she won a gold medal at the World Youth Chess Champions…

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Episode 33: Jarrod Dillon - Orlando City SC/MLS 27:18

12M ago27:18

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On this episode, Host Krish Kumar sits down with Jarrod Dillon, the President of Orlando City SC. Reporting directly to ownership, Dillon creates and oversees a unified front office strategy for both Orlando City and Orlando Pride, working alongside both Soccer Operations teams to bring a best-in-class experience to fans and to the Orlando communit…

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Episode 32: Dewayne Hankins - Portland Trail Blazers/NBA 22:13

12M ago22:13

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On this episode, Host Krish Kumar sits down with Dewayne Hankins, the President of the Portland Trail Blazers. Dewayne Hankins enters his tenth season with the Trail Blazers and Rose Quarter in 2022-23, and first full season as President of Business Operations. Hankins was named to his new role in November 2021 and oversees all aspects of the Trail…

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Episode 31: Steve Griggs - Tampa Bay Lightning/NHL 30:37

12M ago30:37

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On this episode, Host Krish Kumar sits down with Steve Griggs, the President and CEO of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Vinik Sports Group. Prior to being tabbed as CEO, he spent one year as team president and four as chief operating officer. Griggs first joined the organization as COO on August 31, 2010. He oversees all of the organization's business …

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Episode 30: Larry Freedman - Los Angeles Football Club/MLS 43:37

1y ago43:37

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On this episode, Host Krish Kumar sits down with Larry Freedman, the President and Chief Business Officer of LAFC. Freedman has been with the Club since 2014 and was named the MLS 2019 Doug Hamilton Executive of the Year and was a finalist for the 2020 World Football Summit Best Executive Award. Under Freedman’s leadership, LAFC has sold out every …

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Episode 29: Gentry Williams - D1 Football/OU Experience 55:29

1y ago55:29

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On this episode, Host Krish Kumar sits down with Division 1 Football Player Gentry Williams. Gentry is a Sophomore at The University of Oklahoma studying Business. Krish and Genry discuss all things from Football to Basketball to College to Airplane Food. Recorded and Edited by Shiv Govil.By Krish Kumar

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Episode 28: Derrick Hall - Arizona Diamondbacks/MLB 32:33

1y ago32:33

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On this episode, Host Krish Kumar sits down with Derrick Hall. Considered by many to be among the leaders of the game, D-backs President, CEO & General Partner Derrick Hall has turned the organization into a model franchise within the sports industry and throughout the business world during his 18 years at the helm of the club. Hall is the fourth-l…

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Episode 27: Sydney Thomas - TikTok/Alabama Experience 32:12

1y ago32:12

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On this episode, Host Krish Kumar sits down with Sydney Thomas, a TikTok Influencer. Sydney, a St. Louis native, has always had a passion for sports, which she carried through her college years. Opting to pursue her undergraduate studies at the prestigious University of Alabama, Sydney recently completed her freshman year. Currently immersed in the…

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Episode 26: Dr. Rishika Chugh - IBD/Nutrition 28:20

1y ago28:20

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On this episode, Host Krish Kumar sits down with Dr. Rishika Chugh. She is Assistant Professor of Medicine in the division of Gastroenterology at the University of California San Francisco. She received her medical doctorate from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, PA in 2015. She then completed her training in internal medicine at Montefior…

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What Happens Years After a Cyclone Hits? (ft. Ruhie Kumar & Surabhi Gajbhaye) 1:23:29

1y ago1:23:29

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Cyclones are a characteristic feature of the Indian coastline and every year we see a few cyclones create severe damage to the east as well as the west coast. As we deal with the havoc left by Cyclone Biparjoy, on this episode of The Big Story, we want to understand what happens to the communities, people, and their livelihoods once they are rehabi…

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Episode 25: Rob Kaplan - Federal Reserve/Goldman Sachs 32:37

1y ago32:37

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On this episode, Host Krish Kumar sits down with Rob Kaplan. Robert Steven Kaplan served as the President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas from 2015 until 2021. In this role he managed the 1,300 employees of the Dallas Fed and represented the Eleventh Federal Reserve District on the Federal Open Market Committee in the formulation of U…

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Episode 24: Lynn Schusterman - Philanthropy/Leadership 21:44

1y ago21:44

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Lynn Schusterman is a Billionaire and the Founder and Chair Emerita of Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies, which strives for a world where the United States and Israel live up to their highest ideals and achieve more just and inclusive societies. Lynn has been active in Jewish communal and philanthropic affairs for over 40 years. Sh…

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Episode 23: Danielle Mansell - Dallas Mavericks/NBA 34:27

1y ago34:27

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On this episode, Host Krish Kumar sits down with Danielle Mansell, the Vice President, Service & Fan Experience, of the Dallas Mavericks (NBA). She has worked across multiple leagues in multiple cities during her 15 year Sports career. Her career began as a Premium Service Account Manager with the Oklahoma City Thunder and continued with leadership…

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Can AI Revolutionise Mental Healthcare? Experts Answer (ft. Dr. Samir Parikh and Dr. Megha Gupta) 1:12:21

1y ago1:12:21

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Are AI apps the future of mental health support? Can these applications truly understand and address the complexities of our emotional well-being? What can a user expect when they get on such an application? And perhaps the most provocative question of all—can AI truly replace human therapists? Join us as we unravel the captivating potential of AI …

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Episode 22: Manny Pardo - TikTok Influencer 36:18

1y ago36:18

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On this episode, Host Krish Kumar sits down with Manny Pardo, a TikTok Influencer from Oologah, Oklahoma. Manny is currently a student in Washington, pursuing an Aerospace Engineering degree. She loves the Social Media world and has been doing TikToks for about 5 years now. She has worked with various brands that she loves and met many other Influe…

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The Truth About HEATWAVES & Climate Change in India (ft. Aditya Pillai) 1:21:52

1y ago1:21:52

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Heatwaves. Literally and metaphorically the “hottest” topic in climate change research. While heatwaves are becoming more and more common in India, are they still dismissed without proper knowledge? More than what we can as individuals do to save ourselves, what is being done at national and international levels? Have we understood it enough and ar…

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Episode 20: Chris Helfrich - Eat.Learn.Play/Steph and Ayesha Curry 44:02

1y ago44:02

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On this episode, Host Krish Kumar sits down with Chris Helfrich, President and CEO of Stephen and Ayesha Curry's Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation (ELP), which he helped launch in July 2019. With a mission to unleash the potential of every child, Eat. Learn. Play. is committed to bettering the lives of kids and families in Oakland, the Bay Area, and acr…

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Episode 19: Nicole Rodrigues - Public Relations/NRPR Group 39:53

1y ago39:53

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On this episode, Host Krish Kumar sits down with Nicole Rodrigues, the Founder and CEO of NRPR Group. Nicole Rodrigues is a recognized PR expert, digital and social media marketing pro with 22+ years of experience under her belt. She has developed and successfully executed strategic campaigns for some of the biggest names in business, including: Ya…

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Karnataka Results Analysis: Hindutva, Corruption & Local Leaders 37:27

1y ago37:27

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What will be the consequence of Congress’ victory in the Karnataka elections? What are the prominent factors that lead to BJP’s setback in the south? What issues mattered to the voters? We are joined by Fatima Khan, principal correspondent with The Quint who was on the ground in the run-up to the elections, and Aditya Menon, our political editor to…

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Episode 18: Ben Milsom - Tampa Bay Buccaneers/NFL 28:55

1y ago28:55

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On this episode, Host Krish Kumar sits down with Ben Milsom, the Chief Ticketing Officer for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Ben Milsom can pinpoint the moment he knew he would make it in sales, and it was his 1st contract. It was 2001 and he was 22, working in entry-level sales for the floundering Tampa Bay Lightning and getting $13,000 a year, commissi…

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Are We Spending More Money Because of UPI? (ft. Ateesh Tankha) 1:21:51

1y ago1:21:51

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In this episode of The Big Story, our hosts Anjali and Prateek talk about money. Now, we don't have a lot of money, but we do have a lot of questions about money. About UPI, precisely. Are we spending more money because of UPI? How does UPI make money? And is UPI just another startup that'll eventually flop? Because it used to give us so many freeb…

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Episode 17: Mark McKenzie - USMNT/K.R.C Genk 53:08

1y ago53:08

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On this episode, Host Krish Kumar sits down with Mark McKenzie, a professional soccer player who plays as a center-back for Belgian Pro League Club K.R.C Genk and the United States National Team. PERSONAL Born in Bronx, N.Y. to Mark and Lynette McKenzie. Father is originally from Jamaica, which also made Mark eligible to represent the Reggae Boyz. …

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Episode 16: Bobby Housel - Entrepreneurship/Angel Investing 37:37

1+ y ago37:37

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On this episode, Host Krish Kumar sits down with Bobby Housel, a Junior at the University of Michigan studying Business and Design. Bobby is a killer Entrepreneur and loves working on various projects. Bobby is the Founder of Entrepreneurial Power Hour and the Co-Founder of Founder's Cupid. Recorded and Edited by Shiv Govil.…

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Understanding the Problems with the Indian Education System (ft. Ratna Vishwanathan and Neeti Bhalla Saini) 1:27:52

1+ y ago1:27:52

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Do you sometimes look back at your schooling years and wonder if its changed at all? Do you wish you were taught differently? Have you ever considered the role a child’s environment plays in their education? And how different really are government schools from a private school? We know, education has become such a dynamic phenomenon that it’s hard …

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Episode 15: Jenny Just - PEAK6 Investments/Poker Power 50:57

1+ y ago50:57

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On this episode, Host Krish Kumar sits down with Jennifer Just, the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of PEAK6 Investments. Jenny Just is a visionary powerhouse, and one of the few self-made female billionaires in the United States. From the days of cutting her teeth on the trading floor in Chicago to now running a FinTech empire, she has started and…

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Will Microplastics Enter the Human Brain? (ft. Shreya Sharma & Sadhika Tiwari) 55:26

1+ y ago55:26

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Did you know microplastics are intentionally added in our products? Or the fact that neither non- vegetarians nor vegetarians are safe from microplastics being found in their food? And why did we discuss Plankton from SpongeBob SquarePants? We bet you’re curious! So, on this episode of The Big Story, we attempt to uncover the truth about microplast…

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Episode 14: Greg Morrissey - Chicago Bulls/NBA 25:17

1+ y ago25:17

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On this episode, Host Krish Kumar sits down with Greg Morrissey, the Manager of Business Development for the Chicago Bulls. Greg got his Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Corporate Communications from Arizona State University. In 2017, he obtained his MBA from San Diego State University and worked for FOX Sports as a Corporate Partnerships I…

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Jaggery, Keto, and Other Food Myths Debunked (feat. Krish Ashok & Dr. Priyanka) 1:18:36

1+ y ago1:18:36

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Have you been wondering if you should switch from white sugar to jaggery? Is fast food actually harmful? Do diets like Keto and Paleo work? In this episode of The Big Story, we try to find the answers. We discuss the changing food habits of young people in India with special guests Krish Ashok, a food influencer and author of 'Masala Lab', and Dr. …

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Episode 13: Brandon Schneider - Golden State Warriors/NBA 41:10

1+ y ago41:10

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On this episode, Host Krish Kumar sits down with Brandon Schneider, the President and Chief Operating Officer of the Golden State Warriors. The 2022-23 NBA season will mark Brandon Schneider’s 21st season with the Warriors organization. Schneider reports to Co-Executive Chairman & CEO Joe Lacob and Co-Executive Chairman Peter Guber, and oversees al…

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How Media Trials Weaken Journalism & Judiciary (feat. Satish Maneshinde & Manisha Pande) 1:04:14

1+ y ago1:04:14

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In the second episode of The Big Story, our hosts, Anjali and Prateek discuss media trials with Manisha Pande, the Executive Editor of Newslaundry, and Satish Maneshinde, a lawyer with more than forty years of experience. Media trials involve using the press and television to create a public opinion about an accused individual, which may influence …

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Episode 12: Caitlin Carmichael - Hollywood/Modeling 30:40

1+ y ago30:40

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On this episode, Host Krish Kumar sits down with Caitlin Carmichael, a senior at UCLA. Caitlin is an Actress, Model, and Philanthropist. Caitlin began her acting career at the age of 3.5. Some of her 40 Fim and multiple TV credits include Life Itself, Netflix's Wheelman, American Girl, 300: Rise of an Empire, The Good Doctor, Dexter, Criminal Minds…

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Episode 11: Aleeya Hutchins - Track/Content Creation 31:56

1+ y ago31:56

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On this episode, Host Krish Kumar sits down with Aleeya Hutchins, a Canadian Tack and Field Athlete who specializes in the 800m dash. She was a 2x NCAA All-American who has accumulated over 1.5 Million followers across her Social Media Platforms through advocating for Mental Health and Personal Expression. Krish and Aleeyah discuss D1 Track, Aleeya…

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We Are Worried About The Wrong AI (feat. Shamim Mokles & Anupam Guha) 1:02:53

1+ y ago1:02:53

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If you've spoken to a friend or a colleague for over an hour in the past month, it is highly likely that the words Artificial Intelligence (AI) have come up. While we have been hearing about these technologies for a while, there are some new AI tools which have blown up in the social media world. Cases in point – Chat GPT, DALL-E, Mid Journey and m…

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The Big Story 2.0 (Trailer) - New Hosts, New Formats, Bigger Stories 1:04

1+ y ago1:04

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The Big Story is back with a second season! The news culture of our times is noisy, crowded, and honestly so confusing. This is why we are coming every fortnight on your podcast platforms to help you make sense of the new and now. With two new hosts, Anjali and Prateek, the second season of The Big Story will feature longer and well-rounded discuss…

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