We talk about the effect that the coronavirus outbreak is having on our daily lives. And some gyan as usual for our listeners.  Rahul has prepared a list of questions for the trio to lift our spirits during this 'work from home' season.  Music by Bob Marley and the legendary singer turned scientist Sonu Nigam. 

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Rasna With Rahul

We are celebrating the one year anniversary of our podcast and its also a full house after a long time. We reminisce about our interaction and experience with technology while growing up in the 90s . Assembled desktops and compaq presarios. TV video games (Sega, Mitashi, Nintendo and their rip offs). Mario, Contra and Alladin. Floppy drives and that CD that accompanied the Chip magazine.  We also talk about places where we shopped for tech. Do you remember Planet M and if you are from Mumbai, Rhythm House? What happened to those cassette shops near every Mumbai local train stations ? Listen in to take a trip down the memory lane of technology and entertainment. 

Memories of assembled desktops and TV video games

We are once again joined by Farzan and Choppy of the North Stand Gang fame. In this episode we reminisce our fond memories of watching India play test cricket in New Zealand. We discuss what makes NZ a fabulous country to play test cricket in. We talk about some of our favorite test cricket moments in NZ.  Is NZ the birthplace of Rahul Dravid the ODI batsman ? In the second segment we talk about the upcoming test series. We rant a little bit about 'two-test' series and what our expectations are from these two matches. 

Fourth Umpire - India Vs NZ test series special

In this segment of the Fourth Umpire, we discuss the white ball leg of India's tour of NZ with Farzan and Choppy of the North Stand Gang. Starting with a cautiously optimistic note about the 5-0 win in T20s, the gang quickly slips into competitive pessimism about the Indian T20 setup. From an unclear lineup to the question of team balance, they discuss it all. In the latter half, we dwell on the ODI defeat, whether it should concern us in a non-ODI WC year and if our ODI approach needs a rethink. All things related to the Indian white ball tour to NZ on this podcast with the North Stand Gang!

Fourth Umpire- Talking India-NZ T20s/ODIs with the North Stand Gang

Rahul and Mayukh continue their discussion about things that happened last decade. Listen to the entire episode for a chance to receive some gifts from the team. They talk about emergence and spread of epidemics,  pay parity in the world of sports and #metoo. The duo also reveal personal dilemmas that they are experiencing in these tumultuous times.   

Review of the Decade Part II

In this episode, Rahul and Mayukh discuss three important and extremely significant things that happened this decade among a list of many significant events.  The three topics were selected based on the fact that these events set a trend that will most probably continue into this decade and perhaps more decades to come. On the positive side, we start with the advent of streaming platforms and democratization of media and wrap up the episode with the positive trends seen in Bollywood (which, to a certain extent is a by product of democratization of media and streaming platforms). On a more concerned note, we also talk about the human migration and refugee crisis that now is a more global phenomenon and not just restricted to certain geographical locations. More topics to follow in Part II. 

Review of the Decade Part I

In this edition of the Fourth Umpire, we have two special guests -- Ajinkya and Sagar-- from Indian crickets best-known fan group, the North Stand Gang. In a freewheeling chat, we discuss tales of an almost rescheduled wedding to watch a hero retire. Also, a lot of chat about Mumbai cricket, the experience of watching live sport in a stadium and a lot more. If you are passionate towards the sport, this pod is for you!

Fourth Umpire -- Talking Cricket with the Wankhede North Stand Gang

In the first pod of the year, we talk about what kept us occupied for most part of the last decade -- our research. We make an attempt to break down the process of a PhD, why it takes so long, why should one bother funding academics at all, and what does one gain out of all this. In the process, we shower special love on our engineering degree and what it taught (or mis-taught us). Before all that, we talk about the song that defines the turn of the decade. Also, bahut saara gyaan!  All this and more, in this first episode of 2020.

Research ka Phormula

In this episode of the Fourth Seat pod, we are back with a Xmas special were we discuss our memories of December, and ramble on about the Xmas season during school. Also, if you are a fan of obscure school sports like the 3-legged race, this episode is for you. If you like Ravalgaon candies, this pod is for you. We then do what we like doing best, rant about desi food in the US. In the final segment, we talk about the gifting scene during holiday seasons, and our favorite halwa, the Karachi Halwa. 

December, School Sports, Desi Food in the US, and Karachi Halwa -- (Reuploaded with Edited Audio)

The miserable weather has the hosts ranting (more than usual), and they don`t even spare the listeners and other podcasts! Addressing some listener questions, they touch upon climate change, urban planning and what the future holds in store for our cities. Further, they speak fondly of the EPL sides they are closet supporters of, and the hopelessness of being a Gunners supporter post-2006. In the final segment, we go back to our favourite Godman, Dr. Nittu, and his latest startup, the nation of Kailasa. All this, and some love for our fellow podcasters,

Rant Central -- Climate Change, Podcast Ads, Arsenal, Dr.Nittu and More

On this episode of the pod, we rant about the theater of absurd that is the Maharashtra politics. At the time of recording, the 3 Day Devendra govt with Mr.Clean Ajit Pawar had just taken oath. We discuss the ideological bankrupcy and opportunism of the alliances. In the second segment, we stick to the Maharashtra theme and discuss some absurd comments and ideas by fellow Mumbaikars from the world of cricket. In the final segment, the pod moves south and discusses the antics of one of India's greatest contributions to the field of pseudoscience. All this and a lot of fun on the latest Fourth Seat podcast episode.

Maha Misal, Sanju Manju and Dr.Nityananda

On this episode of the Fourth Seat Podcast, the hosts Mayukh and Rahul respond to some listener comments and discuss why rains in Mumbai don`t want to relent this year. The duo then goes on to discuss their all-star list of star-kids whose careers never really took off. Will Taimur age to look like Randhir Kapoor? Is it a coincidence that most successful films have no Tushar Kapoor dialogues (or Tushar Kapoor himself). Uday Chopra's career's biggest success is playing a sidekick to an actor who has a PhD in playing sidekicks, Abhishek Bachchan. All this and more star-kid fun in the first segment of this episode. In the second segment, the duo discusses the details of the Ayodhya verdict and the timeline of the whole conflict. They go on to discuss how they view this arbitration and all that we`ve lost over the last century due to this dispute while looking ahead to a more conflict-free India in the future.

More Mumbai Rains, Bollywood Star Kids and Ayodhya Verdict

On this latest episode of the Fourth Seat Podcast, in the first segment, we discuss our listener feedback (on Telugu dubbed movies), our review of SRK's films. Moving on, we discuss the absolute farce that is the Maharashtra elections, Sena's growing irrelevance and the potential alternate combinations. We then pay our homage to Grandpa, of Grandpa's kitchen Youtube channel. In the final segment, we discuss the masala from Indian cricket. Kya MSK ne Anushka ko chai pilaya? Also, our pitch for Shastri Kaka as a Hindi commentator.

Maharashtra Elections, Grandpa's Kitchen and MSK

After a longish season break, the pod is back. In this season opener, we talk of Mumbai rains (again), Vivek Oberoi. We then discuss the festive season and our Diwali memories. In the final segment, we discuss our excitement on Ganguly becoming the BCCI president and what are our expectations from the man. 

Season 2, Diwali, BCCI Elections and more

On this episode of the Fourth Seat podcast, to go with the flavor of the I-Day week we discuss the favorite Hindi movie of every patriot, the classic named Tiranga. We discuss how Tiranga, a movie made on a shoestring budget (just like our Mars mission) managed to pull off amazing science peppered with loads of Deshbhakti and the elixir to all woes, the fuse conductor.  Also, a passing mention to our second favorite patriotic film i.e Border. In the second segment, we take a few moments to rant about how our beloved Shastri Kaka is back at the helm of Indian cricket for 2 more years. Also, our favorite sports movies made by Bollywood. In the final segment we talk of our favorite actor Govinda and the major genres that formed Bollywood in the 90s. Also, the Fourth Seat team does a deep dive into the world of Sanskaar and the Barjatiya Universe. All this and a lot more on this fun filled riot of an episode of the Fourth Seat Podcast.

Bollywood Deshbhakti, Sanskaar and Govinda

This is the `Fourth Seat' podcast, a platform where we (Mayukh, Aditya and Rahul), along with our guests pretend to play the `expert' on all topics under the sun. If you are interested in science, politics, sport or cannot get the 90s out of your head, this is the place to be. Come, take the 4th seat, in our fun, freewheeling conversations. Also, the best podcast to come out of Thane and Dombivli! Brief survey for us to improve - http://bit.ly/2X1PZUv The track used for the podcast intro tune is Splash and Memory from http://podsummit.com/freemusic/. Special thanks to them for the music

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