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  1. #156: Architecture, Urban Design, City Planning & History of Dubai & Sharjah ft. Todd Reisz

    3D AGO

    #156: Architecture, Urban Design, City Planning & History of Dubai & Sharjah ft. Todd Reisz

    Todd Reisz, architect and author of Showpiece City & Building Sharjah, talks about falling in love with architecture, the history of Dubai, Sharjah and the Middle East along with an architecture & city planning 101 masterclass: how architecture tells the story of these cities, case studies on the National Bank of Dubai, World Trade Center, Sharjah Central Souk, Sharjah Post Office, the city plan of Dubai and Sharjah and addressing criticisms of the design. Todd: https://www.toddreisz.com/ SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/support Youtube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/join PODCAST: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4 CONNECT: Youtube: Subscribe! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/ Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetofly Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawania Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetofly Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/ Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/ Producer & Host: Shalaj Lawania TIMELINE 0:00 Trailer 1:11 Introduction 2:33 Falling In Love With Architecture 5:15 Why Todd Started Writing About The Middle East 13:05 The History of Dubai 18:18 Urban Planning 101: The Master Plan Of The City of Dubai 24:52 The Importance of a City Plan 27:40 Form, Function & Marketing 29:33 Architecture Case Study: The National Bank of Dubai 43:57 What Is The Architectural Style of Dubai? 53:21 What Makes An Identity Of A City? 1:00:13 Architecture Case Study: The World Trade Center in Dubai 1:09:52 Addressing Criticism of Dubai Architecture 1:19:22 Urban Planning 101: The Master Plan Of The City of Sharjah 1:23:28 Sharjah In The 80s & 90s 1:29:58 Architecture Case Study: Sharjah Post Office 1:36:22 Architecture Case Study: The Sharjah Central Souk 1:41:25 The Influence of Dubai on Sharjah 1:54:58 Lego Interpretation 1:56:51 Inspirations (Greatest Structures, Architects, Books, Movies, Role Models) 2:02:46 Legacy & Meaning of Life #architecture

    2h 10m
  2. #155: Playback Singing 101, Music & Bollywood ft. Benny Dayal

    MAR 4

    #155: Playback Singing 101, Music & Bollywood ft. Benny Dayal

    Benny Dayal, singer of Pappu Can't Dance, Bang Bang, Let's Nacho, Ude Dil Befike, Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gayi, Lat Lag Gayi, Badtameez Dil and more, talks about his journey, playback singing 101 masterclass: tone, natural talent, singing dance tracks, the journey of a Bollywood song along with creating a great live show experience. Benny: https://www.instagram.com/bennydayalofficial/?hl=en SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/support Youtube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/join PODCAST: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4 CONNECT: Youtube: Subscribe! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/ Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetofly Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawania Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetofly Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/ Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/ Producer & Host: Shalaj Lawania TIMELINE 0:00 Trailer 1:11 Introduction 2:15 Getting Into Music 10:49 Nostalgia & Music 16:30 Case Study: Dil Se by AR Rahman 21:52 How Do You Actually Create Music? 31:18 Music 101: Natural Talent vs. Training 36:03 Singing Voice & Tone 38:35 Benefits of Carnatic Music 44:34 Spirituality & God 46:46 Benefits of Classical Dance in Singing 51:11 The Journey Of A Bollywood Song 55:41 Does The Music Video Make the Song Better? 57:42 The Making of Kaise Mujhe From Ghajini 1:06:12 Language & Music 1:09:04 Learning Musical Instruments 1:11:24 Stereotypes in the Film Industry 1:14:01 Creating A Good Live Show Experience 1:19:42 Lego Interpretation 1:20:05 Inspirations (Movies, Musicians) 1:25:36 Legacy & Meaning of Life #bollywood

    1h 30m
  3. #154: Real Estate 101, Dubai, Investments & Sales Strategies ft. Farooq Syed

    FEB 21

    #154: Real Estate 101, Dubai, Investments & Sales Strategies ft. Farooq Syed

    Farooq Syed, CEO of Springfield Properties, talks about growing up in Dubai, the evolution of real estate in the city, real estate 101: how do you price a home, intrinsic value vs. speculation, what are real estate bubbles, is Dubai real estate in a bubble along with sales and negotiation tactics. Farooq: https://www.instagram.com/farooq_syd/?hl=en SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/support Youtube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/join PODCAST: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4 CONNECT: Youtube: Subscribe! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/ Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetofly Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawania Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetofly Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/ Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/ Producer & Host: Shalaj Lawania TIMELINE 0:00 Trailer 0:55 Introduction 1:55 Growing Up In Dubai 15:16 The History Of Real Estate In Dubai 20:38 Change in Buyer Profiles 26:52 Real Estate 101: How Do You Calculate The Value Of A Property? 33:07 Is There A Real Estate Bubble in Dubai? 45:11 Is Real Estate A Good Investment? 49:46 Sales 101: How To Close Deals? 58:24 How To Start A Real Estate Company? 1:05:44 Lego, Legacy & Meaning of Life #realestate

    1h 12m
  4. #153: Advertising 101, Copywriting, AIB, Sketch Comedy & Marketing ft. Devaiah Bopanna

    FEB 14

    #153: Advertising 101, Copywriting, AIB, Sketch Comedy & Marketing ft. Devaiah Bopanna

    Devaiah Bopanna, co-founder of Moonshot ad agency and former head writer of AIB, talks about his journey into writing from engineering, copywriting for beginners, the history of advertising in India, how to create viral marketing campaigns, the impact of All India Bakchod and Youtube sketch comedy. Devaiah: https://www.instagram.com/devaiah.bopanna/ SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/support Youtube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/join PODCAST: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4 CONNECT: Youtube: Subscribe! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/ Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetofly Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawania Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetofly Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/ Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/ Producer & Host: Shalaj Lawania TIMELINE 0:00 Trailer 1:06 Introduction 2:16 From Engineering to Writing 15:57 The History of Advertising in India 21:01 Why Don’t Advertisements Feel The Same? 23:41 The Journey Of An Ad 31:18 Writing A Cold Open 36:48 Copywriting 101: The Structure Of A Good Ad 39:52 Copywriting 101: How To Create Viral Ads? 42:32 Seeking Validation 45:28 How To Write A Comedy Sketch? 49:10 Working With Constraints 56:08 Working With All India Bakchod 58:32 The Impact of AIB 1:00:42 The Death of Youtube Sketch Comedy 1:02:30 Political Comedy 1:08:28 Lego Interpretation 1:09:11 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models) 1:14:59 Legacy & Meaning of Life #advertising #copywriting #marketing

    1h 20m
  5. #152: Body Positivity, Women's Health, Self-Love & Eating Disorders ft. Danae Mercer

    FEB 8

    #152: Body Positivity, Women's Health, Self-Love & Eating Disorders ft. Danae Mercer

    Danae Mercer talks about the 'ideal body types' in women, how social media manipulates reality, her journey, eating disorders, body positivity, criticisms of the movement and women's health. Danae: https://www.instagram.com/danaemercer/?hl=en SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/support Youtube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/join PODCAST: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4 CONNECT: Youtube: Subscribe! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/ Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetofly Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawania Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetofly Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/ Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj Lawania TIMELINE 0:00 Trailer 1:02 Introduction 2:08 Media Portrayal of the ‘Ideal Female Body Type’ 3:41 How Media Manipulates Pictures 7:03 The Psychology of Social Media 12:18 Danae’s Journey 14:47 Suffering From An Eating Disorder 25:52 Body Positivity & Self Love Movement 30:17 Dealing with Social Media Trolls 32:49 Addressing Criticisms of Body Positivity & Plus Size 39:30 Commercialization of Body Positivity 49:06 Lego Interpretation 49:59 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models) 50:54 Legacy & Meaning of Life #womenshealth #feminism #bodypositivity

    53 min
  6. #151: The Human Heart, Interventional Cardiology 101 & Heart Attacks ft. Dr. Sanjeev K. Sharma

    JAN 30

    #151: The Human Heart, Interventional Cardiology 101 & Heart Attacks ft. Dr. Sanjeev K. Sharma

    Dr. Sanjeev K. Sharma, doctor of interventional cardiology at Eternal Hospital, Jaipur, talks about becoming a cardiology, the anatomy of the human heart, why heart attacks occur, role of genetics, lifestyle, diet, rising cases in heart disease among young and South Asians and how to become a successful doctor. Sanjeev: https://www.drsanjeevksharma.com/ SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/support Youtube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/join PODCAST: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4 CONNECT: Youtube: Subscribe! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/ Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetofly Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawania Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetofly Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/ Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/ Producer & Host: Shalaj Lawania TIMELINE 0:00 Trailer 0:35 Introduction 1:39 Getting Into Medicine & Cardiology 6:22 How To Become A Cardiologist in India? 10:49 What Is The Function Of The Human Heart? 14:22 Why Happens During A Heart Attack? 20:02 What Are The Symptoms Of A Heart Attack? 29:39 Healing From A Heart Attack 31:48 Genetics vs. Lifestyle 36:50 Increasing Heart Attacks In Younger People 39:03 Increasing Heart Attacks In Indians 40:51 Diet For A Healthy Heart 43:47 Life Of A Cardiologist 47:00 Mental Health For Cardiologists 50:34 How To Become A Successful Doctor? 54:06 Legacy & Meaning of Life #humanheart #cardiology #heartattack #heartdisease

    59 min
  7. #150: Environmentalism, Delhi AQI, Sewage & Conservation ft. Sunita Narain

    JAN 24

    #150: Environmentalism, Delhi AQI, Sewage & Conservation ft. Sunita Narain

    Sunita Narain, director general of Center of Science & Environment, environmental & political activist, editor of Down To Earth, author of Conflicts of Interest and Padma Shri award winner, talks about her journey into environmentalism, the Chipko Movement, environmentalism of the rich vs. poor, equity in energy needs, Delhi AQI, air pollution and sewage in India. Sunita: https://www.cseindia.org/ SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/support Youtube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/join PODCAST: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4 CONNECT: Youtube: Subscribe! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/ Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetofly Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawania Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetofly Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/ Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/ Producer & Host: Shalaj Lawania TIMELINE 0:00 Trailer 0:55 Introduction 3:28 Getting Into Environmentalism 15:45 Climate Change In 20 Years 21:13 Environmentalism Of The Rich vs. Poor 37:20 Who Is Destroying Air Quality in Delhi? 46:15 Personal Cars in Delhi 54:05 Private Corporations & Capitalism 1:03:03 Responsibility of Celebrities & Influencers 1:10:54 Sewage & Excreta 1:19:35 Lego Interpretation 1:20:35 Wishes, Advice, Legacy & Meaning of Life #environment

    1h 30m
  8. #149: Indian History 101, British Colonialism, East India Company & Koh-i-Noor ft. William Dalrymple

    JAN 17

    #149: Indian History 101, British Colonialism, East India Company & Koh-i-Noor ft. William Dalrymple

    William Dalrymple, historian, author of bestselling books like The Anarchy, The White Mughals and The City of Djinns, founder of the Jaipur Literature Festival & co-host of the Empire podcast, talks about falling in love with history, the allure of Delhi, western bias in history, the East India Company, British colonialism, Koh-i-Noor, politics, morality, Marxism and cyclicality in history. William: https://x.com/DalrympleWill SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/support Youtube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/join PODCAST: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4 CONNECT: Youtube: Subscribe! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/ Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetofly Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawania Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetofly Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/ Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/ Producer & Host: Shalaj Lawania TIMELINE0:00 Trailer 1:13 Introduction 2:41 Falling in Love With History 8:12 The Allure of Delhi 12:02 Overcoming Western Bias in History 19:10 The Importance of History 27:01 The History of the East India Company & British Colonialism 36:32 The History of the Koh-i-Noor 43:17 The Role of Morality in History 47:58 How To Write A Good History Book? 52:57 Politics & Identity Wars in History 56:20 Objectivity & Finding Universal Truths in History 1:01:25 The Rise & Fall of Empires & Civilizations 1:06:38 Marxist Historical Materialism vs. Great Man Theory 1:10:20 The Importance of Travelling 1:12:52 Empire Podcast & Increasing Popularity of History 1:15:51 Gaza, Palestine & Israel 1:16:58 Lego Interpretation 1:17:58 Legacy & Meaning of Life #indianhistory

    1h 24m
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  • Creator
    Know Time
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    166
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