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Junkies… junkies everywhere. Junkies, the whole lot of us.  Soon after the world wars ended, there were concerted efforts and research studies that went deep into understanding our psychology, and just what makes us tick. As a result of that, we have advertising, subliminal programming, monarch butterflies, pop music, moments and revolutions that are televised, and those that are not. You have to...

Who knew, after all those episodes of things under the Sun that are *not* easy, that, to 'take it easy' is in itself not such an easy thing. Take a shot every time the word 'easy' appears in this description. What do you know? It's still safe for you to drive! So, take it easy. Sure, it may be getting less easy with every occurrence, but do we give a shit? No. All we've ever done is give, and give...

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Going through the motions of losing - why is this not easy? Why is there nothing easy in and around this thing? How badly are you losing if you're miserable on a warm day at the beach, only because you picked the wrong book for the trip? What is the probability rate between wins and losses, and, which one stays longer? Why is it so important to know how to lose well? Are ya winnin, son?  Subscribe...

Process is defined as a series of actions, changes, or functions bringing about a result. This definition of the word is probably the only easy thing about it. Application or execution of this, though, is a quagmire filled with mines and traps. So what exactly are the reasons why Process is not easy, that we had to feature Ravi Shastri, MS Dhoni, Baba Sehgal and most importantly, Smita Patil, to t...

This episode is based on true events. On a cold night in January, Bogus & Brut sat down to record an episode on history, and the rest, as we say, is... not easy. From issues with biopics to reconciling conflicting versions we get from record keepers, to the fact that only winners get a say in what's stored for posterity, what is it that makes history not easy? And why is it important? What do we r...

Conventional understanding of the concept of 'unlearning' seems to be negation of known information, however, it's more like a firmware update. Anyone who's updated firmware of a device knows it's not a casual process. There is full awareness that if anything goes wrong at this stage, you're left with a useless brick. Why is it not easy to unlearn? What are the blockers that make this challenging?...

I must not fear Fear is the mind-killer... There must be a million quotable quotes on courage online, but that still hasn't made it any easier. Courage could be that bedrock foundational value which enables us to attempt anything else worthwhile, and that's certainly true of all the It's Not Easy episodes we've put up so far, and will put up in future. What does it really mean though? What are som...

Integrity is never easy. Integrity is for masochists. How else could one explain the nature of people who stand their ground for what they believe in, knowing they are for sure inviting trouble? Why is this word being thrown around everywhere these days without much focus on its meaning? What are the benefits of having integrity, if any, and what is the price that must be paid in return? Prepare t...

What makes evil tick? In this episode, we turn the tables around and try to walk a mile in the shoes of a villain. It's an enjoyable walk, of course, because the shoes are top quality and convey impeccable taste. What really makes evil tick? If we paused a moment to examine just what goes on in the dark side, we may find there is a lot to empathize with, or emulate, even. Oh, it is not easy being...

They say that if you hear voices, you got to get yourself looked at. It's a cause for concern. We're saying if you don't hear any voices, that's a problem as well. Like waves over changing tides, these voices at times question, cajole, push us on or look to pull us down. What about the one voice, though, that offers neither argument nor direction, neither challenge nor consolation? Why isn't it ea...

We've long been in the midst of a war, a war on information, a war on reality as you see it. Winners get to impose their version of reality on to common consciousness. They get to tell you what your new truth is. With an abundance of accessible information today, our effort no longer lies in scaling peaks and crossing the oceans to get to the truth, but to stand where you are and start digging thr...

Acceptance in these times does not come easy. For starters, like many other words and concepts in our clown world, the definition or significance of this term too has been corrupted and subverted in the dark of night. Bogus and Brut, your audio janitors try to clean off some of the muck, and present to you a shining example of just why - it's not easy to understand and practice true acceptance.  G...

It's not easy. Nothing worthwhile in life is. In fact it can be used as a trusty barometer in most situations to figure out what's good for you and what's not - how easy is it? how convenient is it for you? how comfortable are you? It is not for nothing that this is one of ThyGap's foundational statements, and that we keep repeating this mantra. Welcome to something new we're trying out - to expan...

The popular phrase comes from traditions of days past, where rival kingdoms had an understanding that messengers, no matter what, would not be harmed. Else it would be seen as an act of war. Great kings had court jesters whose job description was to troll them in public and keep their feet to the ground! Welcome now to the clown world we live in, where the messenger is killed on sight and buried u...

Bathrooms in this day and age are no longer just spaces for physical relief, but also a refuge sought by many for some mental relief as well. A social phenomenon of the times, our sources tell us (we cant reveal our sources). In this episode, we dive deep into just what is up with Bathrooms and their dynamic that we not only feel a sense of lightness, but also end up getting some of our best ideas...

Welcome to the final edition of True Grit Down Under, a ThyGap special on the legendary Border-Gavaskar series. To wrap things up, we review the series by listing the players we thought showed champion spirit, from both teams. We then take a look at those who truly missed out, and why.  While the grit on one side is to be celebrated, the grime on the other is a cause for concern. We go into detail...

It's the penultimate episode of the Border-Gavaskar saga, and it's the Gabba - unconquered in over 30 years, last claimed by a team led by Viv Richards and to now be the decider of the series. With Sydney claiming Vihari, Ashwin, Bumrah, Jadeja and the Indian team looking under cushions for extra players, the Australian bowling quartet too were taxed, having to bowl upwards of 100 overs each, whil...

For everything that happened before, during and after this match at Sydney, it became more than a run of the mill test match. This was an epic. It was here that this test series went to another level. It was True Grit Down Under. In this episode: Steve Smith's interesting pre-match press conference and his 'possessed' performance. Taunts about India looking to avoid the Gabba under the pretext of...

Welcome to True Grit Down Under! This is part 2 of ThyGap's special on the legendary Border-Gavaskar series between India and Australia. Recorded way back in February, soon after the series concluded, we decided to stick it in the oven and let it marinate to perfection cos the impatient and rushed coverage elsewhere was a bit too repetitive for us (and you).  In this episode - there was disagreeme...

Welcome to True Grit Down Under, a ThyGap podcast special on the legendary Border-Gavaskar series between India and Australia. Part 1 is finally here! Recorded way back in February, soon after the series concluded, we decided to stick it in the oven and let it marinate to perfection cos the impatient and rushed coverage elsewhere was a bit too repetitive for us (and you).  To get things warmed up...

It's the 50th episode of the podcast! A special milestone!  What are the subtle dynamics that play out in a scenario of help, that is, from the perspective of both the helper and the 'helpee'? What would be the ideal way to help someone? How can we remove the stigma of seeking help from others? Can celebrities shut the f**k up and stop trying to part us from our money for random causes? Do you rea...

Norm MacDonald is dead. The old chunk of coal has ceased to be. He fought a ten year long silent battle with cancer and finally decided to call it a draw. He was a deeply closeted gay man to the end, but he was never actually gay, because he refused to come out. He also never owned a doghouse. He was the only comedian brave enough to openly declare that he thought Hitler was a real JERK. The great...