The Plush Podcast with Rahul Jagtiani

Rahul Jagtiani
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In The Plush Podcast, entrepreneur, travel show host, and media professional Rahul Jagtiani takes a deep dive into the world of travel, exploring its intersection with business, culture, fitness, policy, and several thought-provoking subjects. Through meaningful conversations with leaders, entrepreneurs, and tastemakers, viewers get a deeper understanding of the world through the lens of travel.

Episodes

  1. Aug 10

    Can India become an aviation hub ft. Rajiv Pratap Rudy

    From alarming Mayday calls to ambitious government schemes, Indian aviation has faced turbulence like never before, and few understand it better than Rajiv Rudra Pratap, a pilot, former Minister of Civil Aviation, and insider of India’s skies. In this special episode of the Plush Podcast with Rahul, Rajiv Pratap Rudy reveals:- The shocking 11 Mayday calls in the last 17 months ✈️- Flight affordability struggles and the real impact of the Udan Scheme- Behind-the-scenes safety concerns and grounded aircraft challenges- Policy reforms, DGCA initiatives, and the fight to modernize Indian aviation- The future of flying: sustainable fuels, electric aircraft, and India’s aviation potentialThis is more than just a conversation about planes, it’s a story of risk, innovation, and the challenges of keeping India’s skies safe and accessible for all.👉 Stay tuned till the end for eye-opening insights, personal anecdotes from Rajiv Pratap Rudy's career, and the untold stories that define the future of Indian aviation. 00:00 — Promo01:35 — Rajiv Pratap Rudy: Lawyer, Politician, Pilot!11:32 — India’s Aviation Market: Boom or Bottleneck?16:31 — Inside DGCA: Safety, Staff & Standards23:05 — Udan Scheme: Flying to Remote India28:35 — Domestic vs International Tourism: India’s Dilemma33:12 — Airports That Transform Local Economies39:36 — Airlines & Airports: Business or Bureaucracy?40:33 — The Future of Flight: Electric & Space Travel41:29 — Operation Sindoor: Politics in the Skies43:12 — Hidden Gems: Memorable Flights & Secret Airports46:02 — Piloting Challenges: Teamwork Above the Clouds47:57 — Politics, Analogies & Flying for Fun50:23 — Top Travel Spots & Nature Escapes

  2. Aug 10

    The truth about India's failure ft. Suhel Seth

    From broken roads to broken mindsets, India’s problems run deeper than politics — and few articulate them better than Suhel Seth, one of India’s sharpest social commentators, brand consultants, and public intellectuals. In this eye-opening episode of The Plush Podcast with Rahul Jagtiani, Suhel Seth breaks down: • Why India’s real problem isn’t politics — it’s mindset 🇮🇳 • How Jugaad culture became India’s biggest curse • The truth about civic sense, accountability, and our “Chalta Hai” attitude • Why Indians behave better abroad — and what that says about us • The psychology of entitlement that’s holding back true progress • What India needs to change before it can truly growThis isn’t just a conversation — it’s a mirror held up to every Indian.A brutally honest take on our habits, mindset, and misplaced pride that challenges the way we see development, leadership, and ourselves.👉 Watch till the end for Suhel Seth’s unfiltered thoughts, witty analogies, and a truth bomb on what India really needs to fix — not in government, but in its people. Chapters:-00:00 - Promo02:17 - Real Meaning of Leadership in India04:08 - How Our Culture and Communication Shaped Generations05:24 - Harsh Truth About Education & Parenting Today07:07 - How Travel Can Redefine Who You Are09:32 - STANDING OUT: Building Your Own Unique Identity16:35 - The Modern Cultural Struggle25:00 - Why We Still Worry About Schools, Hospitals & Governance?33:45 - Urban India’s Biggest Problem: Missing Civic Sense?38:51 - How the World Actually Sees Indians?44:27 - Is India Ready for the Future?50:51 - Governing a Billion Dreams: The Real Challenge!52:04 - Travel More, Learn More: India & Beyond53:57 - Books That Change How You See the World56:41 - Why Reading Is Still the Smartest Habit You Can Build

  3. Jun 29

    How Indian Cricket Broke the Colonial Hangover in 1983 ft. K Srikkanth.

    From the iconic 1983 World Cup win to the modern-day Indian Premier League (IPL), Indian cricket has come a long way and few know this journey better than K. Srikkanth, a World Cup winner, former India captain, and one of the most fearless openers the game has seen. In this special episode of the Plush Podcast with Rahul, Srikkanth opens up about: • His memories from the historic 1983 World Cup victory 🏆 • Breaking the colonial hangover in world cricket • Cultural clashes, language barriers, and life on tour • The rise of India as the true powerhouse of global cricket • His take on modern cricket, IPL, and the new generation of playersThis is not just a cricket conversation — it’s a story of resilience, culture, and how India went from being called “poor travellers” to ruling the cricketing world.👉 Watch till the end for fun anecdotes, untold stories, and Srikkanth’s trademark humor.#Cricket #KrisSrikkanth #1983WorldCup #IPL #IndianCricket #PlushPodcast

  4. 06/25/2025

    How to build your brand as a travel content creator feat. Shenaz Treasury | The Plush Podcast with Rahul Jagtiani

    Entrepreneur and host of The Plush Podcast, Rahul Jagtiani chats with Shenaz Treasury, a former VJ, actor, and leading travel blogger.Shenaz shares her insights into building a successful brand as a travel content creator. From crafting engaging stories, to choosing the right gear, finding your voice as a storyteller and cracking lucrative brand deals, Shenaz shares it all.Follow Rahul JagtianiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rahul.jagtiani

  5. 05/13/2025

    Indian spends on destination weddings ft. Parthip Thyagarajan

    In this episode of The Plush Podcast with Rahul Jagtiani, Parthip Thyagarajan, CEO, Wedding Sutra and an expert in the Indian wedding sector, shares his views on all things related to destination weddings.Which communities are the highest spenders? Which international destinations are they choosing to have their functions at? Which Indian cities understand and are geared towards destination weddings? How can one get started as a wedding planner?Each minute of this episode is filled with priceless advice and insights.Hashtags#wedding #weddingphotography #destinationwedding #destinationweddingplanners #destinationweddingvideographer #destinationweddingplanner #destinationweddingindia #destinationweddingphotographers #destinationweddingvideo #lifestylepodcast #weddingpodcast

  6. 05/05/2025

    How to stay fit while travelling feat. Ira Trivedi | The Plush Podcast with Rahul Jagtiani

    Former Wall Street banker discovers an ancient Indian secret that's changing how people travel forever. This simple morning ritual is better than any hotel gym - and it only takes 5 minutes. Watch till the end for the game-changing technique everyone's talking about! INDIA's Travel Hacks from Ira Trivedi You Need to Know Now!_🔥 WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER:- The morning ritual that changes everything- Why hotel gyms are making you more tired- The ancient technique top CEOs use- How to sleep better in any hotel- The 5-minute solution for long flights_Chapters:0:00 - Trailer1:56 - The Life-Changing Kerala Moment4:33 - Simple Hotel Room Fitness Hacks8:08 - The 10-Minute Morning Secret12:45 - Resistance Bands: The Travel Game-Changer16:22 - Flight Stretches Everyone Should Know19:47 - Healthy Eating While Traveling23:15 - Beat Jet Lag Forever26:34 - Essential Sleep Hacks for Travelers31:08 - Yoga Retreats Around the World35:21 - India's Hidden Wellness Spots_👋 Follow Us:Instagram: Rahul Jagtiani - https://www.instagram.com/rahul.jagtianiIra Trivedi Mantena - https://www.instagram.com/iratrivedi/_🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more travel & wellness insights!👍 Like and Share if this helped your travel fitness journey!Keywords: travel fitness, hotel room workout, wellness travel, healthy travel tips, travel yoga, business travel fitness, morning ritual, fitness on the go, travel wellness routine, jet lag tips, hotel fitness, travel health hacks_Hashtags:#yoga #travel #iratrivedi #plushpodcast #yogaworkout #iratrivediyoga #travelfitness #hotelroomworkout #fitnessonthego #travelwellness #athomeworkout #fullbodyworkout #travelfitnesstips #traveltips #healthontheroad #healthtravel #exercisenomad #healthyglobetrotter #travelyoga #travelyogamat #yogaontheroad #yogafortravel #yogaforbeginners

  7. 04/15/2025

    How Web3 technology will transform travel feat. Nikhil Kulkarni, Co-founder, Buk Trips

    Join us for an insightful conversation about How Web 3.0 will CHANGE Travel FOREVER ! with Nikhil Kulkarni, exploring how Web3, blockchain, and crypto innovations are revolutionizing the travel industry. Discover how emerging technologies are reshaping hospitality, airlines, and events, from loyalty programs and NFTs to smart bookings and digital identities.🔑 Key Topics:Web3 revolution in travelBlockchain solutions for hotel bookingsDigital loyalty programs & POAPsNFT applications in hospitality sectorSmart contracts & travel techFuture of event ticketingDigital identity managementTravel supply chain innovation

  8. 04/15/2025

    The Rise of Sports Tourism in India feat. Monish Shah, Founder, Dream Set Go

    Dive into an exclusive conversation with Monish Shah, Founder & CEO of DreamSetGo, and host Rahul Jagtiani on The Plush Podcast. With over 10 years of experience in investment banking, Monish shares how his passion for sports and global travel led him to revolutionize sports tourism in India._In this episode, you’ll discover: ✔️ How DreamSetGo provides luxury sports experiences for fans and corporates. ✔️ Exclusive behind-the-scenes insights into VIP sports travel packages. ✔️ The challenges of building a sports tourism business in India. ✔️ The future of India’s $600 billion sports tourism industry. ✔️ Practical tips for planning your first sports travel adventure.Learn how DreamSetGo enables sports enthusiasts to watch their favorite events like Wimbledon, Cricket World Cups, Formula 1 races, and more from the best seats, complete with meet-and-greet opportunities with legendary athletes. 🎙 About the Host:Rahul Jagtiani is the Founder of Plush Ventures, a travel show host of Plush Places, and a columnist covering travel and Web3. 📌 Follow Rahul Jagtiani: Instagram: LinkedIn:   🛑 Don’t forget to LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE for more exclusive conversations with industry leaders and visionaries!

  9. 04/15/2025

    Can India beat China in global trade feat. Rohit Kumar, CEO, The Export Circle

    In this episode of The Plush Podcast with Rahul Jagtiani, entrepreneur Rohit Kumar shares his journey of travelling the world and exploring international business as a career. Travel is more than pretty places and Instagram-worthy photos. For entrepreneurs, it is an opportunity to learn about the business environment of the country they are visiting.Rahul Jagtiani and Rohit Kumar swap stories on their respective journeys, experiences with global trade and the business of import and export, and also touch upon geopolitical issues like trade wars between the US and China, and who the beneficiaries of it could be.There is a special mention of India and the opportunities that lie ahead in the decade to come for Indian entrepreneurs and businesses.

  10. 04/15/2025

    Globetrotting with a tiny baby feat. Travel Chatter

    Mommy influencer and avid traveller, Anindita Chatterjee a.k.a. Travel Chatter has covered nearly 100 countries - 31 of those with her two-and-a-half-year-old baby, Kiara at the time of this recording. In the Plush Podcast with Rahul Jagtiani, Anindita, shares her journey from a corporate professional to a full-time travelling mommy influencer, inspiring numerous women.Watch this episode to learn tips and tricks on how women with babies can travel the world, and live the life they have always dreamed of.

  11. 02/25/2025

    How wealthy Indians like to travel feat. Pritish Shah, CEO, A Travel Duet

    How do wealthy Indians like to travel? Which pockets of India do they come from? What are their outrageous demands?In this episode of The Plush Podcast, entrepreneur, travel show host, and media professional Rahul Jagtiani chats with Pritish Shah, CEO at A Travel Duet who shares various nuances of luxury travel and his unique take on the luxury Indian traveller.Watch the full video.Follow on social media:Instagram: @theplushpodcastChapters00:00 - 00:56 - Montage00:57 - 01:46 - Introduction01:47 - 03:29 - A Travel Duet's strategy to differentiate itself03:30 - 04:47 - Surge of Indians travelling overseas04:48 - 05:42 - Trends of the wealthy Indian traveller05:43 - 07:49 - Top destination picks of the wealthy Indian traveller07:50 - 10:13 - Influencing the luxury traveller10:14 - 12:25 - Average spends of the luxury Indian traveller12:26 - 15:28 - Catering to the luxury travel segment in India15:29 - 21:19 - Dietary preferences of the discerning Indian traveller21:20 - 24:48 - Indian luxury traveller and adventure activities24:49 - 30:43 - Luxury travel within India30:44 - 33:10 - Does luxury equal opulence?33:11 - 35:23 - Which pockets of India do wealthy travellers come from?35:24 - 36:45 - Indian luxury traveller VS its Western counterpart36:46 - 42:12 - Bucket list destinations for luxury travellers42:13 - 44:21 - Charter Flights44:22 - 46:58 - Pritish's top three destinations to watch out for46:59 - 47:34 - Closing thoughts

  12. 02/20/2025

    Where will the next wave of Indian travellers come from feat. Ankush Nijhawan, Co-founder, TBO.com

    In the first episode of The Plush Podcast, entrepreneur and media professional chats with Ankush Nijhawan, co-founder, TBO.com, a B2B travel company that recently went public. Ankush has a wealth of knowledge about this sector and decodes the Indian traveller and the market for outbound travel in India. Follow on social media:Instagram: @theplushpodcast Chapters 00:00 - 00:40 - Montage00:41 - 01:13 - Introduction01:14 - 03:48 - The Birth of TBO03:49 - 06:36 - TBO's unique business model06:37 - 10:02 - Selling outbound travel VS domestic travel10:03 - 12:38 - Growing your business as a travel designer12:39 - 17:00 - Matching travel supply with travel demand17:01 - 20:22 - Should you book a trip on your own?20:23 - 23:50 - Typical graph of an Indian traveller23:51 - 28:33 - Destinations targeting the Indian audience28:34 - 29:36 - Is Saudi Arabia ready for the Indian market?29:37 - 31:58 - Making profits as a travel designer31:59 - 33:55 - Impact of 20 percent TCS on the travel industry33:56 - 35:24 - Role of AI in travel35:25 - 36:00 - Closing thoughts

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In The Plush Podcast, entrepreneur, travel show host, and media professional Rahul Jagtiani takes a deep dive into the world of travel, exploring its intersection with business, culture, fitness, policy, and several thought-provoking subjects. Through meaningful conversations with leaders, entrepreneurs, and tastemakers, viewers get a deeper understanding of the world through the lens of travel.

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