Performance & Props

Rahul Devinder Malik

Everything you own is a prop. Every move you make is a performance. Welcome to Performance & Props, a podcast that peers behind the curtain of the modern Identity Economy. Hosted by marketing professor and researcher Rahul Devinder Malik, we explore how the objects we "hire"—from limited-edition sneakers and ring lights to the invisible numbers of our credit scores—define our status, our authority, and our souls in a world of infinite digital noise. In this series, we move past "functional marketing" and into the theatre of Aesthetic-led Curation. We deconstruct the "Props" we use to carve out a sovereign space in today's digital landscape. Whether you’re a marketing student, a digital nomad, or a creator looking to future-proof your brand, this podcast provides the linguistic gates and aesthetic anchors you need to master your own performance. What we explore: The hidden rhythm of human trust. Why do we buy things to tell our story? Navigating the theatre of AI and algorithms. Finding authenticity in a world of synthesis. Subscribe to join the performance. New episodes every Tuesday.

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Everything you own is a prop. Every move you make is a performance. Welcome to Performance & Props, a podcast that peers behind the curtain of the modern Identity Economy. Hosted by marketing professor and researcher Rahul Devinder Malik, we explore how the objects we "hire"—from limited-edition sneakers and ring lights to the invisible numbers of our credit scores—define our status, our authority, and our souls in a world of infinite digital noise. In this series, we move past "functional marketing" and into the theatre of Aesthetic-led Curation. We deconstruct the "Props" we use to carve out a sovereign space in today's digital landscape. Whether you’re a marketing student, a digital nomad, or a creator looking to future-proof your brand, this podcast provides the linguistic gates and aesthetic anchors you need to master your own performance. What we explore: The hidden rhythm of human trust. Why do we buy things to tell our story? Navigating the theatre of AI and algorithms. Finding authenticity in a world of synthesis. Subscribe to join the performance. New episodes every Tuesday.