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Simblified

Add one part news, one part bad jokes, one part Wikipedia research, one part cult references from spending too much time on the internet, one part Wodehouse quotes, and one part quality puns, and you get Simblified.A weekly podcast to help you appear smarter, to an audience that knows no less! Your four hosts - Chuck, Naren, Srikeit and Tony attempt to deconstruct topics with humour (conditions apply). Fans of the show have described it as "fun conversations with relatable folks", "irreverent

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24:08

Ep. 196: The Clubhouse App and its Hotness

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2021/02/15

It's an exclusive invitation only app, it's already valued at a billion dollars, and no one seems to know what it even is. Just the thing for your intrepid Simblified hosts Tony and Naren to dive deeply into.Join them as they find out what it is and whether it lives up to its hype.Meet your hosts aka The Ultracrepidarians!Naren | TonyInstagram: @shenoynv | @notytonyTwitter: @shenoyn | @notytonySay hello and tell us what you think! We love your feedback.We'd love it if you could leave a rating on

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27:52

Ep. 195: Vaccinating a Billion People

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2021/02/08

we've got a billion people on one hand and a billion doses of vaccine on the other. What do we have? Apart from very large hands, that is? We have an enormous administrative and logistic task. Join your hosts Tony and Naren as they take a jab at answering this fascinating question.Meet your hosts aka The Ultracrepidarians!Naren | TonyInstagram: @shenoynv | @notytonyTwitter: @shenoyn | @notytonySay hello and tell us what you think! We love your feedback.We'd love it if you could leave a rating on

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24:15

Ep. 194: Here Comes The Sun!

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2021/01/11

Last month, scientists created a little sun here on Earth that was way hotter than the big guy in the sky, by nuclear fusion. Join your Simblified hosts Tony and Naren as they find out how it works, what it means for humankind and if it will be the eternal free power technology of science fictionMeet your hosts aka The Ultracrepidarians!Naren | TonyInstagram: @shenoynv | @notytonyTwitter: @shenoyn | @notytonySay hello and tell us what you think! We love your feedback.We'd love it if you could leave

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27:52

Ep. 193: Stagnation v/s FASTag-nation

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2020/12/28

One for the road. How does electronic tolling work? What is unique about the Nobel prize-winning economist who first proposed the concept? Can our hosts stop making bad puns?Hop on and join Tony and Naren for a short ride as they attempt the toll task of Simblifying these questions. We promise it won't take a toll on you.Meet your hosts aka The Ultracrepidarians!Naren | TonyInstagram: @shenoynv | @notytonyTwitter: @shenoyn | @notytonySay hello and tell us what you think! We love your feedback.We'd

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Ep. 192: The Future of Earth

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2020/12/21

What will happen to the world? How will it end? With a bang or with a whimper? Will the Metro construction be completed before it ends? Join your hosts Naren and Tony as they dive into these deep questions and Simblify them!Meet your hosts aka The Ultracrepidarians!Naren | TonyInstagram: @shenoynv | @notytonyTwitter: @shenoyn | @notytonySay hello and tell us what you think! We love your feedback.We'd love it if you could leave a rating on Apple Podcasts - it really helps boost visibility and our

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Ep. 191: Sous Vide Cooking

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2020/12/14

It's the secret to cooking meats perfectly. It's also the newest cooking technique in the world. And it's little known outside hipster circles. Naturally, Simblified listeners will be dying to know more about it and your hosts Tony and Naren dive into it inSousciantly and simblify it for you.Meet your hosts aka The Ultracrepidarians!Naren | TonyInstagram: @shenoynv | @notytonyTwitter: @shenoyn | @notytonySay hello and tell us what you think! We love your feedback.We'd love it if you could leave a

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Ep. 190: Can International Films make a Bull Run at...

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2020/12/07

"Once you overcome the one-inch-tall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films" Bong Joon Ho, the creator of Parasite, remarked during his dream run last year. Join Naren and Tony as they uncover the many hurdles faced by international films on the path to the Oscar, and why they are not too bullish on Jallikkattu winning the race this time. Once you overcome the pun-inch-tall barrier of bad jokes, you might be introduced to something new with Simblified.Meet your

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Ep. 189: Is This Just Fantasy?

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2020/11/30

Fantasy sports have come a long way in India, so much so that they're the title sponsors of the IPL. But wait, is it legal? Is it gambling? Will God punish us for playing? Naren and Tony try to Simblify the framework in which bets like fantasy sports, poker, and horse racing operate in India. All bets are off.Meet your hosts aka The Ultracrepidarians!Naren | TonyInstagram: @shenoynv | @notytonyTwitter: @shenoyn | @notytonySay hello and tell us what you think! We love your feedback.We'd love it if

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Ep. 188: Does Censorship make Sense?

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2020/11/23

The government gave itself the power to censor streaming content on the internet, bringing groans of dismay. But how is it likely to impact content? And what IS censorship anyway? Join your hosts as they simblify the latest order empowering the Ministry of I&B to censor internet streaming.Meet your hosts aka The Ultracrepidarians!Naren | TonyInstagram: @shenoynv | @notytonyTwitter: @shenoyn | @notytonySay hello and tell us what you think! We love your feedback.We'd love it if you could leave a

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Ep. 187: Take me to your LIDAR

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2020/11/16

The lengths that some people will go to, to see what's around!Join your hosts Tony and Naren as they go deep into the LIDAR imaging technology that Apple has packed into its iPhone 12 Pro and discuss if it's all worth it. Meet your hosts aka The Ultracrepidarians!Naren | TonyInstagram: @shenoynv | @notytonyTwitter: @shenoyn | @notytonySay hello and tell us what you think! We love your feedback.We'd love it if you could leave a rating on Apple Podcasts - it really helps boost visibility and our

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Ep. 186: The Sports Bubble Wrap

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2020/11/09

Sports made a comeback sooner than most things during the pandemic (including Simblified). Naren and Tony explain the logistics of the bio bubble that made this possible.Meet your hosts aka The Ultracrepidarians!Naren | TonyInstagram: @shenoynv | @notytonyTwitter: @shenoyn | @notytonySay hello and tell us what you think! We love your feedback.We'd love it if you could leave a rating on Apple Podcasts - it really helps boost visibility and our egos.Simblified is:An Indian podcast that takes things

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Ep. 185: Modal Jazz

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2020/08/10

In the late 50s, Miles Davis was tired of what he thought was repetitive jazz and he decided to adopt a much more complex form called Modal Jazz. And to the amazement of just about everyone in the music world, instead of putting listeners off, the complex music actually sold like hot cakes. Indeed, his album, Kind of Blue, became one of the highest selling jazz albums of all time! Join your Simblified hosts as they try to find out what exactly Modal Jazz is, and discuss how it's different from the

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Ep. 184: Consciousness Simblified

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2020/08/03

If you've always wondered who it is who lives inside your head and experiences things, relax! It's not the Chinese government, it's your consciousness.Join your Simblified hosts as they attempt to unravel what scientists know about consciousness, where it resides and can manmade devices ever become conscious. You might quite unconsciously end up better informed.Meet your hosts aka The Ultracrepidarians!Naren | Srikeit | TonyInstagram: @shenoynv | @srikeit | @notytonyTwitter: @shenoyn | @srikeit |

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Ep. 183: De-fundas of Defunding the Police

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2020/06/22

Sparked from the brutal police killing of George Floyd, we're seeing a surge of protests not just in the US but around the world.And we delve into one of the most radical calls in these protests - Defund the Police.Join Tony, Naren and Srikeit as they explore the history of policing , its actual effectiveness and alternatives for law enforcement.Meet your hosts aka The Ultracrepidarians!Naren | Srikeit | TonyInstagram: @shenoynv | @srikeit | @notytonyTwitter: @shenoyn | @srikeit | @notytonySay hello

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Ep. 182: The Elephant in the Room

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2020/06/15

The tragic death of an elephant in Kerala caught national attention, and sparked a short-lived outrage cycle on social media. The Simblified gang looks at the larger story involving wild boars, human animal conflict, plight of the farmers, and the legal way to eliminate a pest that destroys crops. All this is a shortie without going wild or boaring you.ReplyAll episode on 30-50 Feral Hogs - https://gimletmedia.com/shows/reply-all/n8hw3dMeet your hosts aka The Ultracrepidarians!Naren | Srikeit |

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Ep. 181: Vertical Farming

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2020/06/08

Over the last two decades, vertical farming has been touted, alternately, as the best idea since sliced bread and the worst idea since allowing Himmesh to direct movies. Join your hosts as they attempt to find out which of these it is, and mostly, what exactly IS vertical farming, and what it achieves. You'll be less vertically challenged.Meet your hosts aka The Ultracrepidarians!Naren | Srikeit | TonyInstagram: @shenoynv | @srikeit | @notytonyTwitter: @shenoyn | @srikeit | @notytonySay hello and

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Ep. 180: Sports in the times of the pandemic. Howzat?

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2020/06/01

Of the many things the pandemic has put a pause on, we miss sports the most. And when the world is collectively losing its marbles, sports fans have found Marble Racing on YouTube.In this episode, Srikeit and Tony are joined by Srinath Sripath - self-confessed Manchester United fan. They explore how the pandemic is affecting the world of sports. From scheduling, fitness, and rules to audience experience and new business models. Also, why cycling simulation on exercise bikes will never be fully

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Ep. 179: Antinatalism - Better Born or Unborn?

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2020/05/25

A great philosopher and ultracrepidarian once said, "If you really love your children, you won't have them".He now hosts a profoundly silly podcast called Simblified and goes by the name Narendra Shenoy.Join Naren, Chuck, Tony and Srikeit as they discuss the numerous arguments for and against having children - from philosophical, moral and practical perspectives. And whether this Covid pandemic will lead to a baby boom or bust.Meet your hosts aka The Ultracrepidarians!Chuck | Naren | Srikeit |

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Ep. 178: Absurd predictions for a post-coronavirus...

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2020/05/18

We continue with the second part of our live episode!Some very astute, smart people have been writing very logical pieces on "things that will happen to X industry post-coronavirus". People will buy more of this and less of that and will start less of this more and will consume more Simblified content... Stuff like that.Well, we at Simblified always look to go beyond the obvious. But mostly we're lazy to do any proper analysis and just want a laugh. And, shockingly, over the course of 175+ episodes,

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Ep. 177: Absurd predictions for a post-coronavirus world

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2020/05/11

Some very astute, smart people have been writing very logical pieces on "things that will happen to X industry post-coronavirus". People will buy more of this and less of that and will start less of this more and will consume more Simblified content... Stuff like that.Well, we at Simblified always look to go beyond the obvious. But mostly we're lazy to do any proper analysis and just want a laugh. And, shockingly, over the course of 175+ episodes, it turns out that our listeners do too ("Simblified:

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