The Hive Podcasts

Everyone is online these days. You, me, your mom, my mom, and in some cases, even the dog!!! But where should we draw the line when it comes to believing what we read/ watch or consume on the internet? Srishti dug deep and here's what she believes! 

It was a strange day in the first week of March when all schools decided to close early for spring, and ever since that day - school and life have not been the same. But what good can we take away from these last few months. Is the new normal in atleast some ways better than the old normal? Have a listen to what Mishal wants to say!

Taran Nambiar likes a little investigation. And on this podcast he is looking into the Lochness monster. Does Nessie exist? Or is this just a little rumour that conveniently grew into the mammoth money churner we know it to be today? And has anyone even seen this underwater camel? Listen to find out more!

Harry Potter or Percy Jackson? Which one do you think is better? Which one has a more complex back story? Or better friendships? Jiah Mary Cherian's indepth analysis leaves no spell unturned to bring you this wand to wand battle's scores. 

That moment when you walk up on stage and the lights are in your eyes, the words seem to get stuck in your throat and your tummy feels like a bubbling volcano of anxiety?! Swarit says he has been there, and he knows exactly what you can do to get over that fear and anxiety that overcomes so many of us! 

Did you know that your brain has 2 parts? One that looks at specific details and one that looks at the whole picture? Tanya discovered much about her own brain, her own emotions as she picked up a paint brush and started to express herself on that lovely, white canvas. Art can seem difficult at first, even messy.. but according to our little expert - Art is worth your time and energy! Listen to th...

Do you have ANY idea how much work goes into creating even a SINGLE second of animation? Did you know that when Disney first began they would physically draw hundreds and hundreds of pictures to create a 'moving picture' of a cartoon!? And did you know that ancient Egyptians loved cartoons too! Jonathan takes us through why he is fascinated by animation and why you should try it too! 

When you think crocodiles, you think danger, correct? Big wide jaws, evil grins, glassy eyes peering above the water... ? Arya Limaye thinks "Ah! My favourite animal!" and she talks to us about Crocs, what they are really like, how they live, why they are in danger and what you should be doing when you meet them next! 

Facebook. We all use it, but how much do you know about what's going on behind the closed doors and the tall walls of FB? How come every time you talk about something, Facebook knows enough to send you ads about it? What is facebook not telling you and what should you try on their app?  Unveiling Facebook! Listen up to Neev Gadkar's podcast! 

There is little that compares to the magic of wearing a pair of goggles, grabbing a snorkel and diving straight into the vast ocean. A place where time slows down, where everything is more colorful and where peace prevails. If you have never tried snorkeling, we must warn you that Shreya WILL convince you. 

The kitchen can be a confusing place. Where do you start? What if you don't have everything that the recipe on that fancy online website asks you to use? What do you need to begin - in terms of ingredients, dishes and equipment? Trisha, who is still in her tweens, started her journey in the kitchen this year, and she puts together a quarantine friendly, for-kids-by-kids, first timers guide to how...

Can you imagine life without a single friend? It would be terribly lonely right? So, how do you make friends and more importantly, how do you keep them? Noya, 9 years old, explores this theme in her podcast!

Shanaya has been watching you, and watching herself very carefully. Why do we blink? Why do we hiccup? There are a million tiny things we do, a million times a day and this little girl has all the answers to WHY??? 

Are we alone in the universe? Is there life out there? What do aliens look like, and should you meet one, what would you and should you say to them. Mir explores these answers and his advice is out of this world. hehe. 

Ever wonder why you can remember some things, and forget others? Remember strange little details from the past and wonder why? How can you be like that kid who remembers every answer in the history exam? Shrey explores Memory and why we feel the way we do about things in the past! 

Some wise people believe that human stomach's actually have 2 parts - one for food food, and one for dessert. Naomi is one of those wise people. She put together this podcast on her favourite thing in the world. DESSERT. 

It's hard enough to pack for a 10 day summer holiday... Can you imagine how much harder it would be if we had to pack for Mars!? Space travel and life on another planet may seem like a sci fi film for most adults, but for these kids it's as inevitable as graduating. Khushi offers us a little insight into what travel into space might be like for us tourists!

Is mythology all greek to you? Hargun demystifies some of the stories behind Greek and Roman mythologies most iconic characters and explains to us why they are the way they are! 

Have you ever heard of the game Netball? Do you know how it is played? Namya Arora demystifies the sport that she loves in this podcast episode! 

What does Aryan Rajagopal like more than anything in the world? Planes. And why do these 7 planes make it to the top of his favourite list? You'll have to listen to find out. When we stopped being able to travel during the pandemic, human beings had a realization. We have really taken these great machines for granted. What miracles! What works of art. Aryan tells us why he thinks that these 7 bird...

Ayyaan Tambawala explores all the ways in which he thinks visual entertainment has changed over the years. How has the world of motion pictures evolved? Ayyaan explores the medium! 

Women in history who did a lot more than look good and smile. That's what Ranya cares about. 12 beautiful minutes that talk to us about 5 women who fearlessly fought difficult battles, did what no one else dared do and changed history for ever. Women who had no interest in the trodden path, women who did not care to be footnotes to other's stories. If you are looking for inspiration, you have foun...

It's in every locality, every neighbourhood. Every one of us salivate at the thought of those crispy fries, those super sized burgers and those thick shakes. But what secrets are the happy red and yellow clowns hiding behind their smiles? What do you NOT know about a brand that has become synonymous with happy meals? Akhilesh dug a little deeper into the freezer and found this. 

In a matter of a few weeks, what we saw as school changed completely. Teachers were now on zoom. White boards were replaced by share screens and raising your hand meant an emoji at the corner of your screen. If we can adapt so much in a matter of a few days, imagine what school will look like 20 years from now? Kashish will be about 32 years old then, but here's what she thinks education will look...