Like Riding A Fish

Are we just insignificant specks in this unknowable vastness called 'The Universe'? Or do we have some role to play in our own little way? We discuss life, the universe, and everything in this episode! Books, movies, scientific facts, and even conspiracy theories...we talk about them all, to give you all a little insight into our perspective about the one thing that can never ever be completely un...

23 is a really special number for us. The reason why? You've got to give the episode a listen to find out! In addition to that sweet little tidbit, we also divulge 23 facts about us that not many people know. This is that one episode where two anonymous podcasters actually reveal some personal details! If you want to know what are the kind of movies we hate watching, our all time favourite smells,...

There are some topics that can never be talked about enough. And in this episode, we discuss one such topic; that of 'locker room talks'.  Being proud feminists, we knew that we had to talk about the existence of such derogatory conversations, and also tackle widely accepted notions including "boys will be boys'". So in this episode we discussed why exactly this 'locker room culture' is so toxic f...

One of the things we are most proud of in our lives is this podcast. The reason is pretty obvious: it's our baby! It's that amazing thing that we created from scratch, together! And because of the immense joy and creative satisfaction this podcast has given to the both of us, we thought of sharing our knowledge about building a podcast with other dreamers out there! If you want to start a podcast,...

Who would have thought that anybody could get philosophical about the topic of roommates!!? Well we did just do that! This episode is dedicated to our experiences with roommates, be it in hostels, PGs, co-living situations, or rented houses! We discuss it all. We also talk about what we learned from such scenarios and give you our take on whether or not you should share your living space with frie...

Considering the current state of the world, there are a thousand things that we miss doing. But with the last bottles of beer gulped down and a ban on the sale of alcohol announced by the government, we guessed it was the right time to go down memory lane, or rather, the fogged up lane filled with blackouts and memory gaps in order to relive our drunken moments! It's our duty to say here: alcohol...

Well this was an interesting episode to record! We almost named it 'Sex Sex' but thought it would be better to ease into this conversation! In this chapter, we contemplate why 'Sex' has become such a BIG DEAL, and also discuss sex education & PDA in India! Plus a lot more about two young adults' interactions with the concept of 'sex' in today's world! Go check out this episode, and make sure to wr...

This episode is the result of a unique experiment carried out by us two dinosaurs. One fine day, we wondered what would happen if the entire world suddenly decided to shut down. Impossible right? We ran with that absurd thought and made an experiment out of it! We decided to "quarantine" ourselves - of our own accord - without any external instruction prompting us to do so, and stumbled upon somet...

In this episode, we take a moment to reflect on a few of our 'observations' and really try to understand what they reflect about us and our society. With the world slowing down around us, we talk about things like people craving connection, everyone wanting to be always right, and the importance of true representation! Go check out the episode and let us know if you agree or disagree! You can writ...

It is kind of ironical that in today's time of self quarantine and locking ourselves inside our houses, us two Dinos have made an episode on Trips! But then we guess there will be no better time to relive our favorite moments spent wandering outside our humble abodes, right? So if you are yearning to take a trip with your family, friends, a dear one, or maybe even a solo trip, give our episode a l...

For our 3 month anniversary episode, we decided to focus on the very important topic of work-life balance! We talk about why we think it needs to be a reality of everyone's life and we also discuss a 3-step process of making it happen! We strongly believe that life should be more than just work, and it shows in our passionate (sometimes heated :p) tone! Go ahead, check it out for yourself!  Write...

We went and watched Thappad last week. And the next day, this episode was born. We have always known that patriarchy is stitched deep in our society's fabric, but we never realised how we were also such a big part of facilitating this toxic system until we watched the masterpiece of a film - Thappad. If you think you aren't contributing to the patriarchal system that is still thriving in our world...

In this episode, we talk about mental health and how important the conversation around it really is. Discussing our own experiences, we delve into the topics of anxiety, panic, and depression. Go give this episode a listen to know more about the tips and techniques we use to overcome mental health issues!  Also, here's some resources available to people dealing with such mental health problems: ht...

We are two people who take great inspiration from the stories swirling around us, be it our own or a fictional tale of some fictional character. Which is why we bring to you this episode where we discuss the top books, movies, and TV series which have played an important role in making us the people we are today. Want to learn more about us, and why we are the way we are? Go on and check out this...

What is Feminism? Why is Feminism important? What do Feminists really want? No one bothers asking these questions. Probably because Feminism is highly misrepresented in our society, some even call it the new F-word. And to top it, people usually don't want to listen to women or those who stand up for them. But we as proud feminists thought that we should attempt to clear Feminism's name. Because,...

There are many questions that float around in our universe with no correct responses to them. So, this episode is our attempt at giving these 'Common Conundrums' their answers. Now we are not saying that we are accurate in our opinions, they are just that, our opinions. You may agree with them, you may disagree (especially as they are pretty controversial), but give this episode a try. Who knows,...

We have moved from city to city our whole lives. And we are about to move again. Even though we are experienced souls, it can be a daunting task. So this episode presented us with an opportunity to review all our moves and figure out an action plan that makes every step 'In A New City' a more comfortable and fun experience! If you are someone who is about to go on a similar adventure, then this ep...

What is the significance of parents or parent-like figures in a person's life? What does evolving one's relationship with parents mean? In a world as dynamic and brutal as ours, what should parents do? All this and more is discussed in this episode by two non-parents! Controversial right? It is two daughters' discussion about parent-child relationships and what it means in today's time.  Write to...

This episode is the seed of B.D.'s frustration at how idioms are distorted and their meanings transformed over time, only for them to be used by people to teach a lesson to the oddballs rolling around in the world. Want to know which idioms she picked to debunk? Listen to this episode! And be warned, you may get riled up like B.D. too!   Write to us at likeridingafish@gmail.com Instagram: @likerid...

In our first ever episode covering a topic suggested by one of our special followers, we discuss everything in the realm of romantic relationships! Starting with what it feels like to have a crush, to defining healthy relationships, and finally covering the strange and complicated dynamic of having friends interfere with one's relationship, we discuss it all! Go check out this episode to hear two...

With the start of a new year and a new decade, our first podcast episode for the year 2020 is all about the 19 main things that we have learnt in 2019. From lessons about career decisions, mental health, being a couch potato, and an array of different insights that we have gained in the past year, we talk about them all! This episode is for those who have had a roller-coaster of a 2019 and want to...

In this episode, we talk about all things friendship. From what friendship is to the both of us, how we make friends, the role of friends in our lives, how friendships break, and much more. Sprinkled with stories of personal experiences, jokes about friendships depicted in movies, and theories we have read about friendship, this podcast is a guide to the code of friendship! Write to us at likeridi...

This episode finds us talking about all those things in our lives that make us feel like we are 'stuck in between'. Identity issues dealing with culture, background, religion, and internal struggles are discussed via tales of personal experiences. We end the episode with an important message for all those who often find themselves caught in the middle! Write to us at likeridingafish@gmail.com Inst...

The first official episode finds us dealing with the predicament of life i.e. finding your true meaning in life. We discuss why it is so critical to have a purpose, how society can restrict you from attaining it, and how parents can play an important role in helping one figure it out.  We end the episode with a very important question...tune in to find out! Write to us at likeridingafish@gmail.com...

This pilot episode is just us two newbies introducing ourselves to you all! We discuss who we are, why we decided to start this podcast, and finally, why the name 'Like Riding a Fish'. We hope this brief taster-trailer lets you know what you are in for! So keep listening for all the big stuff we have coming your way!      Write to us at likeridingafish@gmail.com Instagram: @likeridingafish Twitter...