Sushant Pradhan Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Dileep Dhakal, Founder & CEO of Veel App, to explore the rapidly growing creator economy and how content creators can actually make money in 2026. From his early journey working in Google AI and Apple to building a startup that solves real creator problems, Dileep shares powerful insights into the world of influencer marketing, creator monetization, and startu...

In this episode, we sit down with Rabi Raj Thapa, a founding member of the Nepal Narcotics Bureau, to discuss his decades of experience fighting drug crime and understanding addiction. Having worked closely with narcotics investigations in Nepal, he shares powerful insights about the reality of drug addiction, how drug networks operate, and why drug education is crucial for preventing substance ab...

In this fascinating podcast, Nepal’s first and only cosmologist, Dr. Udayaraj Khanal, breaks down the biggest mysteries of the universe—from the Big Bang explained to the nature of time, black holes, and consciousness. This deep cosmology podcast explores how the universe began, whether time travel is possible, and what lies beyond our understanding of space and time. We dive into key questions li...

In this powerful podcast, Nepalese political theorist Biswo Bhakta Dulal (Ahuti) breaks down some of the most urgent global and national issues shaping Nepal today. From the rising tensions of the Iran USA conflict and the possibility of global war, to how the US dollar could impact the Nepal economy, this conversation dives deep into geopolitics and its real consequences. We explore Nepal geopoli...

Is Nepal sitting on untapped gas and oil reserves? In this insightful podcast, Dr. Sudhir Rajaure, a leading geologist and seismologist, breaks down the reality of Nepal's gas reserves, oil potential, and the future of energy independence in Nepal. From methane gas in Kathmandu to unexplored natural resources across the country, this episode dives deep into Nepal’s energy future. We explore how ga...

In this in-depth geopolitical podcast, Jason Vaidya breaks down the most critical global conflicts shaping the world today. From the possibility of the USA leaving NATO to rising tensions in the Iran war scenario, this episode explores how shifting US foreign policy could trigger a major global crisis. We discuss the Russia Ukraine war update, the growing risk of an oil crisis due to war, and how...

In this in-depth podcast, Ratna Sansar Shrestha (FCA and water resource analyst) and Dipak Gyawali (hydropower engineer and former Minister of Water Resources of Nepal) break down the reality behind Nepal's water resources and the truth about Nepal's hydropower. Is Nepal really a water-rich country? Or is it a myth we’ve believed for decades? This episode explores the reality of Nepal's water reso...

In this insightful podcast, Dr. Dwarika Nath Dhungel, a leading expert on Nepal’s water resources and diplomacy, dives deep into the growing Nepal water crisis and its regional implications. From the current state of Nepal water resources to the increasing water scarcity in South Asia, this episode uncovers critical challenges affecting the nation’s future. We explore Nepal’s complex water diploma...

In this insightful podcast, watershed management expert Madhukar Upadhya breaks down the growing Nepal water crisis and the alarming effects of climate change in Nepal. With no winter rain in Nepal for years, the conversation dives deep into the reasons behind changing rainfall patterns and how this is impacting water availability, agriculture, and ecosystems across the country. We explore the sci...

In this insightful podcast, Vani Rana, Director of Academics & Leadership Development, shares powerful perspectives on the modern education system and the challenges faced by students, teachers, and parents today. The conversation delves deeply into modern education, questioning whether the current education system truly supports student learning or merely focuses on exam results. We explore t...

In this insightful podcast, Dr. Dipesh Kumar Ghimire, a leading governance expert and professor, breaks down the reality of corruption in Nepal and why it continues to persist despite laws and institutions. This episode explores corruption in Nepal, the deeper corruption system, and the psychological and societal factors behind it. We discuss why corruption exists, how Nepal’s system enables corru...

In this deep conversation with Biswo Nath Paudel, the Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank, we explore the future of Nepal’s economy, artificial intelligence, and global financial trends. Dr. Paudel shares insights on AI in Nepal, why Nepal adopts technology later than other countries, and how the nation can build a competitive digital economy. The discussion covers Nepal’s economic future, the impact of...

In this fascinating podcast episode, Dr. Binod Dhakal, a pathologist and professor, explores the science of love, relationship psychology, and human behavior. From the history of love and evolution of relationships to the biology of attraction and hormones like dopamine and oxytocin, this conversation dives deep into how human bonding really works. Dr. Dhakal explains what love actually is from a...

In this podcast episode, Jagriti Luitel, a passionate aerospace engineer from Nepal, shares her journey into space technology, astronaut training, and aerospace engineering. From early curiosity about space to working on advanced space research and zero gravity projects, Jagriti explains how her fascination with the universe evolved into a career focused on the future of space exploration. The con...

In this inspiring podcast, Nirjan Adhikari, founder of Yagyashala Nepal and a leading Bhajan Concert organizer, shares his powerful journey from being a theist to organizing impactful Bhajan Concert Nepal events. He opens up about his spiritual transformation, the intention behind starting Yagyashala Nepal, and how Bhajan healing power can change one’s state of mind. The conversation dives deep in...

In this in-depth podcast, Dr. Jagat Kumar Bhusal (Engineer, Hydrologist, Former Chairperson of the Electricity Tariff Commission, Government of Nepal) and Prabhakar Sharma (Senior Geodetic Engineer and former UN Consultant at UNOWA) break down the complex Nepal border dispute and the geopolitics surrounding Nepal India border issues and Nepal China border tensions. The discussion explores how rive...

In this powerful podcast episode, Rabi Raj Thapa, founding member of Nepal Narcotics Bureau, shares untold insights into Nepal’s drug history, narcotics control, and the evolution of drug law in Nepal. From the Hippie era Nepal experienced in the 1960s and 70s to the rising drug crime in 90s Nepal, this conversation explores how hashish in Nepal was once socially accepted and how the UN narcotics...

In this thought-provoking podcast, we sit down with Trailokaya Raj Bajgain, a student of Digital Humanities and Psychedelics, to explore the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence, human consciousness, and mental health. The conversation begins with an introduction to Digital Humanities, examining how technology, data, and human culture intersect in the modern world. We discuss whet...

The Iran-Israel conflict is once again reshaping global geopolitics. In this deep-dive podcast, Retired Major General Santosh Kumar Dhakal, engineer and geopolitical analyst Dipak Gyawali, and geopolitical commentator Jason Vaidya analyze the rapidly evolving Iran Israel war, the US role in the Middle East, and the wider geopolitical consequences for the world. The discussion begins with the curre...

In this powerful geopolitical podcast, Jason Vaidya, a leading geopolitical analyst and commentator, breaks down the Iran war analysis and the broader Israel Iran conflict shaping today’s Middle East crisis. We explore the key events that led to the current Iran war, the strategic implications of high-profile assassinations, and whether there is a realistic chance of the war ending. The conversati...

In this in-depth political podcast, Dr Tara Lal Shrestha from the Central Department of English TU breaks down populism explained from an academic perspective. What is populism? How is political populism different from simply being popular? This powerful conversation explores populism vs popularity, the evolution of modern political narrative, and how populism gradually developed a negative impact...

In this deep historical podcast, Nepalese author and historian Ratan Bhandari breaks down the complete story of Nepal’s first election and the political events that shaped modern democracy. From Nepal's history before democracy to the 2004 BS election, this episode explores how Nepal’s first election was conducted, how election rules were established, how voting areas were delineated, and why the...

In this powerful episode, Nepalese journalist and writer Basanta Basnet breaks down the current Nepal election environment, party politics, and the future of democracy in Nepal. From doubts on election rumors to the ground reality vs social media narratives, this in-depth Nepal politics analysis covers Congress, UML, Maoist party, and RSP Nepal politics in detail. Basanta Basnet shares his perspec...

In this powerful history podcast, Professor and Ex-Brigadier General Prem Singh Basnyat dives deep into the Anglo Nepal War, its origins, and its connection to the unification of Nepal. This detailed military analysis explores how the conflict between Nepal and the British East India Company began, how the war proceeded, and why strategic decisions shaped its outcome. We examine the Nalapani Battl...

In this powerful podcast, virologist Dr Basu Dev Pandey breaks down the science behind the Nipah Virus, its symptoms, transmission, and whether there is any cure for Nipah Virus today. We explore the growing concern around a potential Nipah Virus pandemic, why bats are considered a major carrier, and how virus mutation increases global health risks. Dr Pandey explains the difference between Enceph...