Pops in a Pod

A #ThrowbackThursday on Father's day month, here is our chat with, Warren Mendonsa. Warren Mendonsa is a Mumbai based guitarist known for his band Blackstratblues. In a candid conversation with Nadir Pop & Peter Pop, he shares his journey as a Dad, balancing his career and his family and much more.  Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir sp...

A #ThrowbackThursday on Father's day month, here is our chat with Funny Dad, José Covaco. José Covaco is a media personality popular on social media for his funny videos. He is also a DAD, to his 5 year old daughter. José speaks to Nadir Pop and Peter Pop about his parenting antics, striking the balance between family and work and much more. Nadir currently leads the Business Development division...

This week the Pop duo, from the city of Bollywood - Mumbai, speak to a dad from the city of Hollywood - Los Angeles. Here is Yunus Daginawala, father of two boys, owner of a flower and gift shop and rising Tiktok star.  Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developin...

The Pop duo continue their journey of speaking to Dads from around the world. On this episode, they speak to Shabbir Motiwala currently based in Canada. He is a father to twins and also Nadir Pop's childhood friend.  They discuss Shabbir's life in India and his eventual immigration to Canada, integrating into a new country with twins and much more.  Nadir currently leads the Business Development d...

In this episode Peter Pop and Nadir Pop talk about the easing of the lockdown in India, especially their own city, Mumbai. And quick peek into what guests to expect in the month of June.  Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing.  www.link...

 The Pop duo get their first international guest! Rahul Donde is a lawyer based in Geneva, Switzerland. A Dad to a 2 year old, Rahul is Peter Pop's childhood friend. He shares with Nadir Pop and Peter Pop his experience during the Covid-19 pandemic, becoming a parent and also bringing up a child in Switzerland.   Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to...

On this episode, the Pop duo discuss being featured in the Open Magazine (https://openthemagazine.com/features/parenting-in-the-time-of-a-pandemic/) a response from a parent about sending their child back to school and also a glimpse into the upcoming episode.  Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video pr...

This episode the Pop duo are joined by gynecologist Dr. Munjaal Kapadia to discuss Postpartum depression and if it occurs among Dads too. The article that sparked this episode -  https://www.healthline.com/health-news/can-fathers-get-postpartum-depressionNadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video productio...

In this episode of the Quarantine Catch Up, the Pop go through the Nationwide Survey On Parents' Response To Coronavirus by Parentcircle  and discuss their thoughts on it. The results of the survey can be read here - https://www.parentcircle.com/article/nationwide-survey-on-parents-response-to-coronavirus Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Na...

In Part 2 of Mother's Day special episode, the Pop duo share learnings from their mothers.  Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/ Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience with...

One month of the Quarantine Catch Up! In this mid-week episode the Pop duo discuss the tiny things they have noticed at home during this lockdown period.  Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-4724...

The Pop duo are joined on this Mother's Day special episode by writer, Prerna Singh https://www.instagram.com/looneypenny/ and supermodel, Lakshmi Rana https://www.instagram.com/lakshmirana/ . They share their experience about growing up as Army kids and now as Army moms.  Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digi...

Another mid-week catch up from the Pop duo during this lockdown period. This week they share the simple things that have become a novelty during the Quarantine.  Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawa...

In Part 2 of Experts Speak on Lockdown, we shift attention towards, the children.  The Pop duo are joined by their first out of state guest - Shobhika Jaju, a psychologist specializing in children. Shobika shares the impact of the lockdown on the mental health of children and a few easy ways to deal with it.  Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to thi...

The Pop duo continue with the new format, a mid-week catch-up episode during this lockdown period. Aptly titled the Quarantine Catch Up.  This week they discuss how those with vices are dealing with this lockdown and the way they are  scoring their fix.  If you would like to share a story with us or have any feedback then get in touch with us on popsinapod@gmail.com .   You can also follow us on @...

The Pop duo are joined by a two prominent experts in their own right, who share their perspectives on the Indian lockdown and effects of the same on mental health.  Sudha Ravishankar, is a media professor who has been associated with KC College - Media Department for over 20 years. She shares her unique experience as a parent. Sudha Ravishankar, is a media professor who has been associated with KC...

The Pop duo have started a new format during this lockdown period, Quarantine Catch Up. Find out what is happening in their lives this week and also what's coming on the next episode.  Listen to aswekeepsearching - Sleep - https://album.link/i/1503893516 Get in touch with us on popsinapod@gmail.com .  Follow us on @popsinapod on Instagram

This week the Pop duo try something different. One month into the lockdown in Mumbai, India and 4 episodes on COVID-19 later, they decided to take a slight departure and delve into Bollywood films. Writer Alok Sharma joins the Pop duo to discuss the parent characters in movies - Taare Zameen Par and Chhichhore. Share with us your favourite parent characters in Bollywood  - popsinapod@gmail.com .  ...

It's week 3 of the lockdown in India. The Pop duo speak to a couple of guest parents about how they are dealing with the situation. They also speak to an activist on how one can make a difference to society at large during these trying times.  You can make a contribution - https://www.ketto.org/fundraiser/to-provide-ration-to-poor-familiesdaily-wage-earners-affected-by-lockdown  Share with us what...

As week 2 of the The COVID-19 Lockdown in India continues, the Pop duo discuss how they are coping with the situation. They are joined by a few guests who share their experience during these trying times.  Share with us how you are dealing with the lockdown - popsinapod@gmail.com .  Follow us on @popsinapod on Instagram

On Episode 9, the Pop duo ended with an optimistic take on Covid-19, 2 weeks later they are now home bound with a lock down implemented across India. On this episode, Nadir Pop and Peter Pop discuss how they manage working from home with kids, keeping their kids engaged and more. How are you managing with working from home, let us know popsinapod@gmail.com . Follow us on @popsinapod on Instagram

Our guest is a Mumbai based sleep consultant, author of Sleep, Baby, Sleep - Kerry Bajaj. She has studied infant and child sleep in America and a member of the Indian Society for Sleep Research. We spoke to her about kids and sleep, her book and much more.  Kerry Bajaj is the wife of Karan Bajaj - CEO and Founder of WhiteHat Jr who recently sold his company to Byju's for $300 million Let us know i...

As concern has spread across the world due to the Coronavirus aka Covid-19, Nadir Pop and Peter Pop discuss the impact it has had on their lives in Mumbai, India where the virus is finding its way in. They also discuss how to talk about this to their children and also the preventive measure they are taking.  Let us know how you are dealing with Coronavirus with your children on popsinapod@gmail.co...

José Covaco is a media personality popular on social media for his funny videos. He is also a DAD, to his 5 year old daughter. José speaks to Nadir Pop and Peter Pop about his parenting antics, striking the balance between family and work and much more.  Follow Jose on instagram @hoezaay (if you haven't already) Get in touch with the Pops with feedback, questions and more  on popsinapod@gmail.com...

Warren Mendonsa is a Mumbai based guitarist known for his band Blackstratblues. In a candid conversation with Nadir Pop & Peter Pop, he shares his journey as a Dad, balancing his career and his family and much more.  What kind of music do you enjoy with your child? Share it with us at popsinapod@gmail.com Follow us on www.instagram.com/popsinapod