Open Spaces
Open Spaces
Sashwat and Varun
Join Sashwat and Varun, two curious college students who like to think and comment on various topics, like our societies, millennial culture, pursuing hobbies, the way we should conduct ourselves, and much more, in a podcast that is guaranteed to make you think. The podcast is essentially an open forum for discussion on topics that we are interested in, and in topics that we think will bring value to the average listener who is generally open minded and interested about ideas.
Gaming
In the tenth episode, Sanu from The Last Minute Podcast joins us. We talk about gaming, its potential benefits / demerits, gaming addiction, the social aspect of gaming, why it is so fun and much more. Recorded: 24th September 2020
Oct 2, 2020
49 min
Science and Arts
In the ninth episode, Sashwat and Varun talk about science and arts, and compare them with regards to job prospects. They talk about utility of science and arts for society, the high cost of college, differences in the college experience between the two fields, and why people pursue arts. Recorded: 28th August 2020
Aug 30, 2020
48 min
Netflix, Disney, and KJ Apa
In the eighth episode, Sashwat and Varun talk about Netflix, why Disney is evil, on directors they like, why they hate KJ Apa, and much more. Recorded: 27th July 2020
Jul 27, 2020
51 min
Friends in High Places
In the seventh episode, Sashwat and Varun talk about how the social hierarchies when we are young matter, if they do. They talk about how gaming the 'system' can be beneficial. Additionally, they talk about the different value structures that are in place in different stages of life, and how adapting to them can be useful. Recorded: 3rd June 2020.
Jun 13, 2020
26 min
Friends and Benefits
In the sixth episode, Sashwat and Varun talk about how the social hierarchies in school are decided. We talk about how playing football instantly puts guys on top, how your position in a hierarchy plays a role in deciding your future, differences and similarities between school and college and more. Recorded: 3rd June 2020.
Jun 5, 2020
24 min
Facing the Mob
In the fifth episode, Sashwat and Varun talk about the events of the last week, and comment on how social media affects our awareness levels - how it impacts our knowledge of events, and whether it introduces a bias or not. They address the issue of social media mobs, their effects, how our education might affect our worldview, the role of school in socialization between genders and much more. Recorded: 8th May 2020
May 7, 2020
38 min
The People Around Us
In the fourth episode, we start by talking about Sashwat's passion for music - his approach to production, finding balance in the studio, tips for new producers, and more. Sashwat and Varun then talk about how our social circle might be affecting us in multiple ways, whether these effects are positive or not, how we can try to avoid them, and how we can be a catalyst for positive change among our peers. They also talk about attracting the kind of vibes which may be valuable to you, and dealing with negativity among your social groups. Recorded: 19th March 2020.
May 1, 2020
57 min
A Dialogue on Film
In the third episode, Varun talks to Rohit, an aspiring filmmaker and enthusiast about their shared love for cinema, and how they got interested in it. They talk about the Christopher Nolan impact, the problems with Bollywood, Netflix culture and its impact on a theatrical experience, the MCU and DCEU, problems with the Oscars, the art of film making, pursuing a career in film making and much more. Recorded: 16th March 2020. Movie Recommendations: 1. Burn After Reading 2. The Favourite 3. The Lobster 4. The Lighthouse 5. If Beale Street Could Talk 6. The Night Comes for Us 7. Hereditary 8. Raid 9. J'ai Perdu Mon Corps 10. Suspiria
Apr 23, 2020
1 hr 56 min
Dealing with a Chaotic World
In the second episode, Sashwat and Varun talk about how people always seem to make choices that ultimately land them in situations they would rather avoid - why does this happen, and how can we fix it? They also discuss the power of motivation, forming habits, the importance of practice, the seemingly counter intuitive way instinct works, and much more. Recorded: 2nd March 2020.
Apr 16, 2020
51 min
Social Media
In this first episode, Sashwat and Varun introduce the podcast, and have a conversation about social media. They talk about its impact on our social interactions, how intellectual discussions on social media play out, the utility of social media platforms, the relationship between social media and our social hierarchies, and much more. Recorded: 1st April 2020
Apr 1, 2020
46 min