The Origin Of Things

IVM Podcasts

The Origin of Things or TOOT for short is a podcast hosted by Deepak Gopalakrishnan AKA Chuck. You might have heard him on another IVM show called 'Simblified', but on the much shorter and crisper TOOT he focuses on the origin story of various things. For starters, we're going to be looking at the origin stories of world famous brands. But there's a catch -- Chuck will tell you the fascinating story, little by little dropping some hints, but the brand is only revealed at the very end. Will you be able to beat Chuck at guessing the brand? Find out by tuning into a new episode every Wednesday on the IVM Podcasts Network.

  1. A song of hope

    22/03/2023

    A song of hope

    A song about a play, crime, and football. About The Origin of ThingsA short-format podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories - slightly dramatized but 100% true - of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what I’m talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing - or so I hope. In the past two seasons, I’ve done the origins of 50 brands. This season, we look at the origin of some of the greatest songs of all time.  I’m your host, Deepak Gopalakrishnan, also known as Chuck. Say hello!Twitter: twitter.com/chuck_gopal Instagram: instagram.com/chuckofalltradesEmail: chuck@chuckofalltrades.in See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min
  2. Alienation

    15/03/2023

    Alienation

    A song about drugs, a park, and a notebook. About The Origin of ThingsA short-format podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories - slightly dramatized but 100% true - of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what I’m talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing - or so I hope. In the past two seasons, I’ve done the origins of 50 brands. This season, we look at the origin of some of the greatest songs of all time.  I’m your host, Deepak Gopalakrishnan, also known as Chuck. Say hello!Twitter: twitter.com/chuck_gopal Instagram: instagram.com/chuckofalltradesEmail: chuck@chuckofalltrades.in See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    7 min
  3. The hit no one wanted

    08/03/2023

    The hit no one wanted

    It was a huge project. But was it what the musicians wanted? About The Origin of Things A short-format podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories - slightly dramatized but 100% true - of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what I’m talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing - or so I hope. In the past two seasons, I’ve done the origins of 50 brands. This season, we look at the origin of some of the greatest songs of all time.  I’m your host, Deepak Gopalakrishnan, also known as Chuck. Say hello! Twitter: twitter.com/chuck_gopal  Instagram: instagram.com/chuckofalltrades Email: chuck@chuckofalltrades.in See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    6 min
  4. You know exactly what’s coming… Or do you?

    01/03/2023

    You know exactly what’s coming… Or do you?

    He served tea. Now his music’s being served. Many, many times. About The Origin of ThingsA short-format podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories - slightly dramatized but 100% true - of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what I’m talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing - or so I hope. In the past two seasons, I’ve done the origins of 50 brands. This season, we look at the origin of some of the greatest songs of all time.  I’m your host, Deepak Gopalakrishnan, also known as Chuck. Say hello!Twitter: twitter.com/chuck_gopal Instagram: instagram.com/chuckofalltradesEmail: chuck@chuckofalltrades.in See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    9 min
  5. What does that word even mean?!

    22/02/2023

    What does that word even mean?!

    You’ve heard this song and sung it in college. But what does it even mean? The unlikely connect a 90s hit has with Indian music. About The Origin of ThingsA short-format podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories - slightly dramatized but 100% true - of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what I’m talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing - or so I hope. In the past two seasons, I’ve done the origins of 50 brands. This season, we look at the origin of some of the greatest songs of all time.  I’m your host, Deepak Gopalakrishnan, also known as Chuck. Say hello!Twitter: twitter.com/chuck_gopal Instagram: instagram.com/chuckofalltradesEmail: chuck@chuckofalltrades.in See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min
  6. The song that became a symbol

    15/02/2023

    The song that became a symbol

    Two stories, 26 years apart. With one powerful connection. About The Origin of ThingsA short-format podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories - slightly dramatized but 100% true - of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what I’m talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing - or so I hope. In the past two seasons, I’ve done the origins of 50 brands. This season, we look at the origin of some of the greatest songs of all time.  I’m your host, Deepak Gopalakrishnan, also known as Chuck. Say hello!Twitter: twitter.com/chuck_gopal Instagram: instagram.com/chuckofalltradesEmail: chuck@chuckofalltrades.in See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    6 min
  7. A musician, and a stripper

    08/02/2023

    A musician, and a stripper

    Two stories, 26 years apart. With one powerful connection. About The Origin of ThingsA short-format podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories - slightly dramatized but 100% true - of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what I’m talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing - or so I hope. In the past two seasons, I’ve done the origins of 50 brands. This season, we look at the origin of some of the greatest songs of all time.  I’m your host, Deepak Gopalakrishnan, also known as Chuck. Say hello!Twitter: twitter.com/chuck_gopal Instagram: instagram.com/chuckofalltradesEmail: chuck@chuckofalltrades.in See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min
  8. His most famous audience

    01/02/2023

    His most famous audience

    He went to a pub in need of a drink. He got served inspiration instead. Special thanks to James Bell for help with this episode.(twitter.com/jamesbellcentrl) About The Origin of ThingsA short-format podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories - slightly dramatized but 100% true - of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what I’m talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing - or so I hope. In the past two seasons, I’ve done the origins of 50 brands. This season, we look at the origin of some of the greatest songs of all time.  I’m your host, Deepak Gopalakrishnan, also known as Chuck. Say hello!Twitter: twitter.com/chuck_gopal Instagram: instagram.com/chuckofalltradesEmail: chuck@chuckofalltrades.in See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min
See All (75)

Trailers

4.9
out of 5
72 Ratings

About

The Origin of Things or TOOT for short is a podcast hosted by Deepak Gopalakrishnan AKA Chuck. You might have heard him on another IVM show called 'Simblified', but on the much shorter and crisper TOOT he focuses on the origin story of various things. For starters, we're going to be looking at the origin stories of world famous brands. But there's a catch -- Chuck will tell you the fascinating story, little by little dropping some hints, but the brand is only revealed at the very end. Will you be able to beat Chuck at guessing the brand? Find out by tuning into a new episode every Wednesday on the IVM Podcasts Network.

Information

  • Creator
    IVM Podcasts
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2023
  • Episodes
    75
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 IVM Podcasts
  • Show Website
    The Origin Of Things

You Might Also Like