Mr. Rathod's Neighborhood

At 1am on a Friday in the summer of 2021, me and a buddy found ourselves caught up in some magic...2 and a half hours of freestyles, beats, and banter...this is a piece of that magic...42 seconds into the (recorded) freestyle session... Rhyme Chef cooking up that lyrical goodness: Old Baby  Vibes Curator: Mr Rathod Beats: "Beats Playlist" by Beats by Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2psB...

A big thank you to all of my guests this past year. Without you, this podcast would have been just me talking to myself. Featuring: Hope England (Episode 43 - Into the Darkness) Joe Gianni (Episode 44 - The American Barbarian) Brandon Scott (Episode 45 - New Dad Flow) Miles Potter (Episode 46 - The Theatre Grad School BadBoy) ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www....

Miles is a writer, actor, performer and improvisor. In today's episode: We talk getting kicked out of grad school (aka choosing to leave early because it's the best decision for your career)! We talk getting out of your head and into your body/movement as medicine! We talk seeing behind the curtain! We talk becoming your own God! We talk improv as life! ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighb...

Brandon is a writer, actor, improvisor and new dad. In today's episode: We talk questioning your Gods & your superheroes! We talk being a good dad! We talk starting our own cult/movement! We talk the value of healthy competition! We talk voting  (why you should and shouldn't vote)! We talk giving grace to the past and self-reflection!  And f*ck Batman and Superman! ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrr...

Joe is an improvisor and a teacher of children. In today's episode: We talk growing up in a cop neighborhood! We talk accountability and policing! We talk America! We talk the importance of what we teach the future generations! We talk the importance of kindness, introspection and stopping hate! ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiragrathod9882

Hope is an activist, therapist and the founder of Humor for Hope, an organization that uses improvisational comedy as a form of therapy for populations battling trauma, displacement and illness.  In today's episode: We talk Hope spending 2 weeks alone in a dark cave in Guatemala (scorpions and hallucinations galore)! We talk listening to the unrest, both externally and internally! We talk trying t...

A big thank you to all of my guests this past year. Without you, this podcast would have been just me talking to myself. Featuring: Brandon Scott (Ep  27), Ashley Rodabaugh (Ep 28), Anne Smith (Ep 29), Aditya Ahlawat (Ep 30), Jessica Noble (Ep 31), Thomas Back (Ep 32, 40), Chip Bagnall (Ep 33), Improv with Miles Potter (Ep 34), Improv with "Friends with Chirag" (Ep 35), Saurabh Bagai (Ep 36), Madh...

Molly Ruffner is an improvisor, performer, and super soccer star. In today's episode: We talk writing R-rated fan faction and being a secret author! We talk being children of pop and Ke$ha! We talk investing your time and energy into the positive! We talk Game of Thrones (and now I will never stop talking Game of Thrones)! ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.you...

Kurt is the lead guitarist of the band KJ & The Good Time Family Band. In today's episode: We talk music, improv and the value of expression! We talk the beauty of impermanence! We talk unconditional love! We talk figuring out what actually matters! We talk songwriting and creating content that blends the dark with the light! We talk saving the world!  Their debut album " Kinfolk Kousins " availab...

Thomas is an artist, author and my oldest friend. In today's episode: We predict the future! We talk the internet being out of hand! We talk the complexity of the world and looking for the truth! We talk the pendulum swing of culture! We end on an epic rant about the afterlife!  Thomas has two books available on kindle now: "Michael Cancer Saves the Human Body" and "The More Nobodies Know Me; The...

Lucky Lucky performs a completely improvised set, virtually! The suggestion for today's show is "Donor" Lucky Lucky is a Chicago-based improv team. What you are about to hear is a completely improvised set, performed by Lucky Lucky, using only our voices. This is a form known as The Bat, or Improv in the Dark.  Lucky Lucky is made of up of Chirag Rathod (@mrrathodsneighborhood), Chip Bagnall, Cass...

This episode is a simulcast of my appearance  on the podcast Dr Fix Me, an improvised comedy inspired by tabloid talk shows hosted by Michael Kim Lewis.   Dr. Fix Me uncovers why Brennan needs to build a railroad tunnel through Mr. Toastick’s mountain. High atop Mount Bertha, Mr. Toastick “gets in your head” to defend his position. This episode is sponsored by Campisi’s Restaurant. Mudbutt, a prof...

Lucky Lucky performs a completely improvised set, virtually! The suggestion for today's show is "Nature" Lucky Lucky is a Chicago-based improv team. What you are about to hear is a completely improvised set, performed by Lucky Lucky, using only our voices. This is a form known as The Bat, or Improv in the Dark.  Lucky Lucky is made of up of Chirag Rathod (@mrrathodsneighborhood), Chip Bagnall, Cas...

Lucky Lucky performs a completely improvised set, virtually! The suggestion for today's show is "Manner" Lucky Lucky is a Chicago-based improv team. What you are about to hear is a completely improvised set, performed by Lucky Lucky, using only our voices. This is a form known as The Bat, or Improv in the Dark.  Lucky Lucky is made of up of Chirag Rathod (@mrrathodsneighborhood), Chip Bagnall, Cas...

This episode is a simulcast of my appearance  on the podcast Dr Fix Me, an improvised comedy inspired by tabloid talk shows hosted by Michael Kim Lewis.   In this episode: I play the role of the sponsor "Real Sneaky Like".  Dr. Fix Me learns why Petunia relies on her romper for parties. Her dry cleaner, Porsche, renegotiates his poorly written business contract. This episode is sponsored by Real S...

Lucky Lucky performs a completely improvised set, virtually! The suggestion for today's show is "Integration" Lucky Lucky is a Chicago-based improv team. What you are about to hear is a completely improvised set, performed by Lucky Lucky, using only our voices. This is a form known as The Bat, or Improv in the Dark.  Lucky Lucky is made of up of Chirag Rathod (@mrrathodsneighborhood), Chip Bagnall...

Lucky Lucky performs a completely improvised set, virtually! The suggestion for today's show is "Crew" Lucky Lucky is a Chicago-based improv team. What you are about to hear is a completely improvised set, performed by Lucky Lucky, using only our voices. This is a form known as The Bat, or Improv in the Dark.  Lucky Lucky is made of up of Chirag Rathod (@mrrathodsneighborhood), Chip Bagnall, Cassa...

Madhav is a social worker, a spiritual wanderer and a friend!  In today's episode: We talk mental health issues, the biopsychosocial model, the benefits of having a mental health issue, mental health across cultures and more! We talk finding your community and the value of close connection! We talk religion, awareness and finding stillness! We talk channeling your inner X-Men! We talk about Madhav...

Lucky Lucky performs a completely improvised set, virtually! The suggestion for today's show is "Knot" Lucky Lucky is a Chicago-based improv team. What you are about to hear is a completely improvised set, performed by Lucky Lucky, using only our voices. This is a form known as The Bat, or Improv in the Dark.  Lucky Lucky is made of up of Chirag Rathod (@mrrathodsneighborhood), Chip Bagnall, Cassa...

Lucky Lucky performs a completely improvised set, virtually! The suggestion for today's show is "Flexible" Lucky Lucky is a Chicago-based improv team. What you are about to hear is a completely improvised set, performed by Lucky Lucky, using only our voices. This is a form known as The Bat, or Improv in the Dark.  Lucky Lucky is made of up of Chirag Rathod (@mrrathodsneighborhood), Chip Bagnall, C...

Lucky Lucky performs a completely improvised set, virtually! The suggestion for today's show is "Commemorate" Lucky Lucky is a Chicago-based improv team. What you are about to hear is a completely improvised set, performed by Lucky Lucky, using only our voices. This is a form known as The Bat, or Improv in the Dark.  Lucky Lucky is made of up of Chirag Rathod (@mrrathodsneighborhood), Chip Bagnall...

Saurabh is a pharmacist, a former classmate and affectionately known as The Unk. In today's episode: Saurabh asks me all the questions a good Unkle would ask (What are you doing with your life? Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Who is the love of your life?)! We talk religion and connecting to your roots! We talk gaining new perspectives! We talk following your righteous path and living the li...

Lucky Lucky performs a completely improvised set, virtually! The suggestion for today's show is "Rush" Lucky Lucky is a Chicago-based improv team. What you are about to hear is a completely improvised set, performed by Lucky Lucky, using only our voices. This is a form known as The Bat, or Improv in the Dark.  Lucky Lucky is made of up of Chirag Rathod (@mrrathodsneighborhood), Chip Bagnall, Cassa...

Lucky Lucky performs a completely improvised set, virtually! The suggestion for today's show is "Node" Lucky Lucky is a Chicago-based improv team. What you are about to hear is a completely improvised set, performed by Lucky Lucky, using only our voices. This is a form known as The Bat, or Improv in the Dark.  Lucky Lucky is made of up of Chirag Rathod (@mrrathodsneighborhood), Chip Bagnall, Cassa...

Lucky Lucky performs a completely improvised set, virtually! The suggestion for today's show is "Guarantee" Lucky Lucky is a Chicago-based improv team. What you are about to hear is a completely improvised set, performed by Lucky Lucky, using only our voices. This is a form known as The Bat, or Improv in the Dark.  Lucky Lucky is made of up of Chirag Rathod (@mrrathodsneighborhood), Chip Bagnall,...