The Ordinary Maverick

The letter Q is an interesting one in the English alphabet and several words starting from the letter Q have deep meanings. Often some life altering events trigger reflection about choices. Life is about choices and let’s delve deep into one aspect of choices regarding things that we choose to keep or not keep. Can some questions help us? Join me on this podcast as I share more about a few of thes...

We often speak about being perfect or give examples of the quality of a particular kind of person or thing. Well, how about quintessential street food? Street food captures the heart and rhythm of a city and is reflective of the very fabric of its people. But how did this word ‘quintessential’ come about and why do some cities score higher on their street food and stand apart?  Join me on this pod...

Fellow Mavericks, this podcast takes us down a rabbit hole, literally and figuratively. From mischievous backyard bunnies to Lewis Carroll’s Wonderland, from a small boy’s relentless ‘whys’ at a Mumbai train station to a real road trip chasing giant trolls and completing the ‘trollgrimage’. Join me as I share my thoughts on the fine line between healthy curiosity and toxic overthinking and about f...

Fire is perhaps the most primal force in human history;  worshipped, feared and harnessed. Join me on this podcast as I recount some history, our experiences with a South African braai at sunset, to discovering a remarkable wildflower blooming defiantly out of scorched earth. Fire relates to something profound about who we are and how we rise and embodies the Maverick spirit, and what it means to...

Quantum physics and mechanics is one of the greatest discoveries and it includes fascinating concepts. We are surrounded by its application in our everyday lives. Learning about quantum mechanics is fun and the very definition tells us that everything comes in discrete amounts. Now how does this connect with long distance relationships? And how can we remain connected across distances in a meaning...

Our life revolves around questions. Think about it, from the time we enter this world and throughout our journey, it’s questions that carry us through. So, what are questions and how does a questioning life influence our journey. There’s a flip side to questioning when one is faced with a paradox of choice and the Maverick formula has helped us navigate better. We’ve done our fair share of questio...

Travel is in our blood and our soul. We enjoy discovering new places and revisiting old ones. Join me on this podcast as I share a glimpse into our trip to Alaska and encounters with the endearing Puffins that triggered thinking on clowning and practical steps on how to live life ‘un’ seriously. Would love to get your feedback !

Some phrases stick with you and relate more than others to you and your life. Shoestrings and empty nests are two such phrases for me. Of course, both mean entirely different things and have varying theories to their origins. Used in different contexts, a shoestring budget means to stretch monies and empty nests bring their own challenges but also new perspectives. Join me on this podcast to explo...

It’s springtime and the play of colors is astounding. Colors play such an integral role in our lives and our experiences and emotions. Coffee is a color too and a much-loved drink by many. The origins of coffee, types including the expensive ones and raising awareness about coffee sourcing and growing practices is so important. Strangely, some random combinations, like coffee and colors get inextr...

We are creatures of habit and going fast has become quite the norm. Everything must be done now or shall I say, yesterday! But how about slowing down, what does ‘slow your roll’ mean? And is this something we should even consider? Our experience in a white village gave us some insights about slowing down and being intentionally slow. Join me on this podcast as I speak about this experience and abo...

In this episode we explore the pursuit for happiness. Happiness, such a complex and simple word at the same time with each one of us perceiving it differently too. We often spend a lifetime in the pursuit of happiness, feeling glimpses of it but somehow always feeling that we need to pursue even more! Well, join me on this podcast as I speak about the ‘then what’ formula and how we can use it to g...

Most of us enjoy detailed geometric patterns but have you heard the term Fractals and JOMO? Fractals is when small parts look like the whole. And then another term, JOMO, given to us by social media. Singularly completely unrelated but there is a link. Intrigued? Join me on this podcast as I explore these terms sharing real-life experiences plus a super sweet folk lore story. Would love to get you...

Have you heard about kloofing and have you done it? Is jumping into a deep dark pool and taking the plunge similar to taking calculated risks in life...well, one can't gain without taking risks, right? Join me on this podcast as I share my personal experience with kloofing and risk taking. Would love to get your feedback !

Have you experienced the feeling of looking at familiar things from a different perspective? Perhaps noticing something new while doing the same routine many times. Known as Vuja De, it’s the opposite of Déjà vu, a more popular term. Join me on this podcast as I share experiences on practicing Vuja De and a fun one of making Bijoras! (now what is this ?). Would love to get your feedback !

I am continuing from where I left off in my earlier episode on thinking small to think big. Worldwide hunger is a real issue and action needs to be taken. What’s your take on the interesting exchange on Twitter between David and Elon Musk? Exercise snacking another new concept. What are Blue Zones and are you living in one? Join me on this podcast as I speak about these issues and more. Would love...

We all have preferences and these could range from relatively simple ones like our liking for hot drinks to cold ones as well as play out in different ways as we experience life. There is a fascination with extremes and the two ends of the Bell curve that drives the motivation behind many of our choices. Join me on this podcast as I share an experience with extremes and some fun facts about ice sw...

Like the human vital signs, are you aware of the vital signs for our planet? How are we faring? Is it looking good or not? Do you know how many varieties of rice is grown in Bangladesh? and how does rice contribute to the planet’s vital signs? And what about terrace orchards? Join me on this podcast to know more about these vital signs and how thinking small to thinking big is the key.  Would love...

Here are few fun questions for you ‘How many piano tuners are there in Chicago?’ or How many people are using cell phones right now in the world? or How many sheep would it take for every person in the world to have a wool sweater? Seems like impossible questions to answer…right? Is there something we can do or is there some way for us to piece together what is mostly unknown or challenging?  Join...

Circuses bring many memories, of daredevil acts, fun with the clowns and many more. Over the years, circuses have evolved and adapted. But the heart and spirit remain the same. The circus world has its own terms like “blow off”, “first of may” and many others. Join me on this podcast as I recount some fond circus memories and explore the connections of clowning and the Maverick way of life.  Would...

Is there something we may know, as “creating something out of nothing”, or is it just a phrase? Could it be linked to magic? Have you heard about Cloud spotting or a society for Cloud enthusiast? What about Upcycling? How do all of these link with what we do or don’t do? Join me in this podcast as I share my thoughts in creating something out of nothing. Would love to get your feedback !

We’ve all had encounters with wasps. These insects are one of the least understood, in terms of their lives, their habits, their contributions to the world we live in. Does knowing more change anything? Join me on this podcast as I explore more about wasps, aeroplanes and how deeper understanding of roles and interconnectedness is related to a key aspect of the Maverick formula. Would love to get...

We’ve all tried hard and perhaps also been guilty at some point in our life in our quest for perfection. Maybe the degrees of perfection vary from person to person? But is there something we know as perfection or is it a mirage? Is it really perfection that we seek or is it something else? Join me on this podcast as I share my take and my experiences in life, in the “Quest for Perfection”. Would l...

Chocolate comes from a tree which is called, food of the Gods. We all love chocolate, in some form or the other, the different flavors and shapes and forms. But can chocolate be dangerous and how does chocolate relate to life?  Join me on this podcast as I share some personal experiences, both fun and chaotic and my take on chocolate cravings. Would love to get your feedback !

What is it with lighthouses, relationships and connections! How the connections thrive and grow? Do we need to keep servicing our connections just like we do for our machines? How to develop our lighthouse for relationships and nurture it? Can science help in tracing our connections? Join me on this podcast as I will share a well-rounded thought process that will help in connecting the dots!  Woul...

New beginnings are exciting and also the perfect time to pause and reflect and revisit experiences and learnings from years gone by. Join me on this podcast as I revisit the Maverick formula and the core elements and why going backwards is important to go forward.  Would love to get your feedback !