randInt podcast with Raffy and Chandra

A belated end of Season 2 is finally here! After hitting some semblence of stability, randInt did it again and went all random. Blame the time zones, geography and the general lack of ability for Chandra and Raffy to do a podcast when they're in the same physical location. This time though, they DID manage to record one like it started: in an apartment (minus the food chomping noises like episode...

Dr Vyom Sharma join us for this episode of the randInt podcast and boy, did the topics go into some random territory! Vyom is medical practitioner, health commentator, a performance artist and so much more. After graduating from Monash University, he has done the following in no particular order: Took time off and toured the world performing magic Finished his specialty train in General Practice H...

These last few episodes before the end of the year break are really coming in spits and spurts, aren’t they?! Have no fear, more randInt is (finally) here! With a segment that has been long requested by some listeners… SHAMELESS REQUEST! You know it’s shameless when it’s in bold AND italics, but please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcast , Spotify or which ever platform you’re listening...

It’s time for another interview and this time, our guest is Dr Evelyn Chan, paediatric doctor and current CEO of a health-tech startup, SmileyScope! Both Chandra and I have known Evelyn from medical school and it’s been amazing to see her journey so far. It’s certainly been an atypical path through medicine with lot’s of interesting deviations along the way. In this episode we talk about... How a...

Well, look who’s back with a new episode! That’s right, it’s randInt more extra random after a month long break! SHAMELESS REQUEST! You know it’s shameless when it’s in bold AND italics, but please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcast , Spotify or which ever platform you’re listening to. It helps A LOT! We’re trying to bring some interesting guests on and guess what they look at? The last...

After an accidentally long delay, we’re back with a new episode! SHAMELESS REQUEST! You know it’s shameless when it’s in bold AND italics, but please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcast , Spotify or which ever platform you’re listening to. It helps A LOT! We’re trying to bring some interesting guests on and guess what they look at? This past month has been unusually busy with both Chandr...

Finally a random topic minisode after a few long episodes! In this one, we tackle a topic Chandra is quite passionate about: learning something new in the fastest possible way! Given the current trend toward “knowledge work” and the relative new pace in innovations coming out everyday, we thought we’d summarise our approaches to how we tackle new information and learn new stuff! Also, we don’t ten...

Our last catch-up-sode seemed to have hit a listener nerve with so many self destructive/toxic traits that people wanted to tell us about! We got so many via Spotify polls, messages and DMs that we focused this whole episode on it! Apart from a catch up, we ALSO GOT ANOTHER VOICE MAIL! Which means, it’s time for more “Growing up Brown” stories… Other things in this episode include... What full-tim...

Dr Antony Rapisarda is our guest for this episode of the randInt podcast and this may be one of the most far ranging, funny and (of course) random conversations we’ve had thus far on the podcast! Anthony is a medical doctor who spent years doing research in various fields including molecular genomics then proceeded to complete his medical studies only to find himself in the US start-up scene. Afte...

We’re getting back on track with the randInt podcast with more of the scheduled regularity! This episode, we’re having a long overdue catch up and talking about the VERY random month we’ve had. In this episode we talk about... When we plan to stop working Why Chandra is commuting across the continent Why I woke up to messages from my family having booked flights to Melbourne at short notice How I...

Episode 009 of Season 2 brings another guest to the randInt podcast universe and this time it’s Paul Willison! One random encounter with the maritime world changed the course of Paul’s life toward all things sailing related. That’s how he ended up teaching Chandra the ropes on the water. Also, apologies for the delay folks, technical issues kept this episode from coming out on time but here it is!...

It’s time for another catch-up-sode of the randInt podcast! In this rather long chat, we discuss the confusion that is caused by the official Scrabble dictionary, the joys of working holidays and Chandra returning to Victoria for a short stint. Other things in this episode include... Severe fatigue, but not Covid!? What happens when a Tesla hits a pot hole? a challenge for one of our listeners and...

Season 2 promised more interview-sodes and the first one where we interview someone totally outside our friend circle is here! Dr Charles Phillis hails from the sun-drenched lands of the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia where he has crafted one of the more unusual medical careers... In this episode we talk about... Charles’ love for all things fast what’s involved in occupational medicine how h...

It’s a week delayed, but hopefully worth it! Apologies dear listeners for the week long delay in getting this episode out to you! In our quest to improve the production value of the podcast, we’re trying out some new software and with the challenges of clinical work, things just got a bit too much to be on time. So, we’re fashionably late to the topic of this weeks minisode: the METAVERSE! What is...

After starting Season 2, we both realised we hadn’t actually had a catch-up episode since the start! Given just how different the world looked since the last episode was released and how many times my recent travel plans changed, there was a lot to catch up on. So we decided a chat was in order and random banter ensued... In this episode we talk about... why going overseas is much more complicated...

After promising more interview-sodes this season, we’ve finally synced our times and managed to do one! Hooray for that! This episode, we’re talking to our mutual medical school friend, Dr Marion Chan (known as Maz-é to us). Marion isn’t JUST a renowned plastic surgeon, but also very active in the world of dance sports, baking and music. All this and she has a 15 month old child to look after! In...

It’s another minisode of the randInt podcast Two minisodes that are ACTUAL minisodes less than 30 mins?! Season 2 is very different to Season 1 indeed! In this episode (which just missed Valentine’s Day), we talk about LUUUURRVVEEE. Well more like the nerdy stats related to it. In order to help one keen listener with their love life, we look at the data to see where did the people we know meet the...

Welcome back to another episode of randInt! In this actual minisode (we managed to keep it to about half hour for once), we explore the world of philanthropy and charitable giving. It turns out that not all charities are created equal in terms of effectiveness. But does effectiveness even matter when you’re trying to do good for the world? That’s the main discussion in this minisode! In this episo...

Welcome back to randInt for 2022! It’s been a little while since the last podcast so we’re beginning the year with a recap of what we’ve been up to and the plans for the year ahead... In this episode we talk about... holiday plans getting Omicron’d Using biometrics to figure out maximum relaxation Our new project “doctor want’s a hubby” Only 4 things a month and more... Links to Raffy & Chandr...

It’s the last episode of our inaugural season of podcasting! What a journey it’s been through the ups and downs of learning the art of podcasting and the many random detours along the way. In this episode Chandra and Raffy reminisce about the year that’s just been as well as catching up on what’s been happening. Topics in no particular order include: Upskilling as a doctor and why it’s like being...

Imagine growing up in Australia, moving to the US, getting into the highly competitive medical school there at the world renowned Mayo Clinic, finishing and NOT becoming a practicing doctor! Today's guest is someone who's done exactly that: Dr Ryan Begley! Both Chandra and I have known Ryan for years but never really known how he ended up with such a wide range of skills that he uses in his variou...

Achievement unlocked: Episode 20! It's that magic milestone of episode 20! I can't remember the exact stats, but less than half the podcasts launched fail to get to this point. So after patting ourselves on the back, we'd like to thank YOU for sticking it out and listening to our random show. In this episode we talk about... How Chandra nearly burnt down my shed and fried my cat Teslas in work mod...

Is he back on land? It's a bit late, but now that connection issues aren't ...erm...an issue, randInt is BACK with even more random tales! Hold on to your horses! In this episode we talk about... Catamarans and other boats (how cool is the word "catamaran"?) Why Chandra's boat adventures reminded Raffy of backpacking (really?!) Getting back out there and treating Covid patient at this point of the...

Isn't this a bit unusual? It's episode 18 and Chandra has gone AWOL and has barely enough signal to record an episode. Why? Well, listen on to find out (though the title of the episode is a bit of a giveaway). In this episode we talk about... Why Chandra is on a boat What a day on a boat is like Everyday things that someone, somewhere took great care to design and much more! Things mentioned in th...

Ok, it's hard to contain my excitement... This is the first episode of the randInt podcast where we have a voice message! Only took 16 episodes!!! It turns out it was a challenge no less. What could it be? In this minisode, we get way to excited about said voice message, discover what Chandra has been up to in the land of freedom (aka anywhere that's not Victoria or NSW) and bring back the most re...