15 episodes

Writer, comedian and self-proclaimed philosopher, Kunal Rao, takes his favourite scene, dialogue or moment from film, music or print, and explains why it was his favourite bit. A collection of insightful audio essays, the podcast is discerning, existential, and yet personal, as Kunal shares instances from his own journey, showing how popular culture can teach us the best of lessons when we least expect it.
"My Favourite Bit - Lessons from popular culture"
You can find him on social media at @kunalrao

My Favourite Bit Kunal Rao

    • TV & Film

Writer, comedian and self-proclaimed philosopher, Kunal Rao, takes his favourite scene, dialogue or moment from film, music or print, and explains why it was his favourite bit. A collection of insightful audio essays, the podcast is discerning, existential, and yet personal, as Kunal shares instances from his own journey, showing how popular culture can teach us the best of lessons when we least expect it.
"My Favourite Bit - Lessons from popular culture"
You can find him on social media at @kunalrao

    E15: The artist’s purpose – A Star Is Born

    E15: The artist’s purpose – A Star Is Born

    Film: A Star is Born (2018) 
    Summary:
    The third remake of the same story has one line that captures the very essence of every artist. I cannot stress how much this one thing can change the way you see art. 

    References:
    Baz Luhrmann – Sunscreen: https://bit.ly/3tJyIkH 
    Dil Chahta Hai - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0292490/

    • 9 min
    E14: Can logic save us from emotions? – Star Trek (2009)

    E14: Can logic save us from emotions? – Star Trek (2009)

    The conflict felt by Spock, who is part Vulcan part human, is the writer’s way of holding up the mirror to human’s everyday conflict of emotion vs logic. In the end, is peace more important than authenticity?
    Books referred:
    Emotional Intelligence - Daniel Goleman

    • 11 min
    E13: Your weakness is your strength - Miracle

    E13: Your weakness is your strength - Miracle

    A true story about the American Olympics ice hockey team of 1980, we see how a good coach can change an entire team's abilities with some creativity and insight. And say hello to the benefits of psychology, because choosing the right players is more important than the best players.
    Film - Miracle.

    • 11 min
    E12: Reassessing 'Revenge' - Joe Somebody

    E12: Reassessing 'Revenge' - Joe Somebody

    There are other ways for nerds to get fight back against the bully! But there's only one that sets the pace.
    Joe's decision to fight a rematch after being bullied is a classy way to take a stand for himself. I describe why this scene was My Favourite Bit in the film.

    • 11 min
    E11: Do I call too often? - Tamborine (Chris Rock)

    E11: Do I call too often? - Tamborine (Chris Rock)

    In my latest episode, Chris Rock proves that excessive interaction with your spouse can actually do damage to the relationship. From his 2019 stand up special 'Tamborine'.

    • 11 min
    E10: The One doesn't exist - Definitely, Maybe

    E10: The One doesn't exist - Definitely, Maybe

    Is it possible that in a population of 7.5 billion people, there is only one person for you? How absurd does that sound? And even if it were true, is there a more efficient way to find that person? Because the process of finding the one feels a lot like scrounging about searching for a cell phone in a tote bag. Are they meant to magically appear into our lives?
    These and many more questions answered in this episode with Isla Fisher and Ryan Reynolds from Definitely, Maybe

    • 12 min

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