The Open Slate: Recent Episodes
Adil Mohamad
Are you someone who loves chatting with people and discussing a bunch of random topics but have nobody to talk to? Look no further! The Open Slate is a podcast hosted by Adil Mohamad which sheds light on various topics and current events.
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This episode, we are joined by Shashank SM who is a Multi-Percussionist and is a part of the multi-lingual band called 'The Staccato Cafe' which rose to fame after going viral several times on social media. We have a conversation on how he got into music, the formation of his band and how we consume content in 2023.
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This episode we are joined by Jitvaan who gives us a through walkthrough of what it's like to live in a headspace where he was unable to separate his delusions from reality. He also shares a story that went viral on Bengaluru's official subreddit. Jitvaan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jitvaan/ Reach/Support the podcast if you please:Instagram: www.instagram.com/theopenslateYouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheOpenSlatePodcast?si=xsUBiv8C-6xknRXKEmail: theopenslatepodcast@gmail.com
This episode, we are joined by Mohamed Anas Adam who runs his family's Event Management and Event Rental business which has been around for more than a century called 'Adams'. We run through a bunch of topics such as what it is like to take over the family business & keeping things running during a pandemic, the influence of social media, mental health and a lot more.
This episode also marks a super monumental moment in the history of this podcast. We are finally here with our FIRST EVER guest episode on video.
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This week's episode is a quick rant on 'Hustle Culture' and how the internet claims that if you aren't hustling, you aren't working hard enough.
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This episode we dive into a rather brainless controversy that I found to be rather pointless. It all started with 1 quote made by an American athlete which had almost an entire league and half its fanbase pounce on him.
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This episode, we get into an in-depth walkthrough of my fitness journey. This includes both the physical and mental aspects of my road to mental recovery, what sent me out of shape and what I did to get back into shape.
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This episode marks a new chapter in the story of The Open Slate. Our first video episode of this podcast is finally out. Do give is feedback on what you liked and what we can improve.
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This week I wanted to reflect on a thoughts I had regarding the human ego and how different people use if for different purposes.
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This episode, we are joined by Kevin Noel Sequeira, a Beatbox Loopstation Artist and a fellow Bengaluru Boy. Kevin gives an in-depth explanation on what beatboxing is, his personal story, the beatboxing scene in India and a lot more. Stick around to the end of the episode to as Kevin also makes a very special announcement!Kevin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinnoelsequeiraReach out/Support the podcast if you please:Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/theopenslate/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/theopenslate/
This is our first guest episode in a year!
This episode, Rida Khan joins us on the podcast. Rida is a close friend who is also an author and currently resides in London. We get into what it's like moving abroad, being an adult, the challenges she has faced and a lot more!
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Finally uploaded an episode after months. This episode we dwell about how people do not take their mental health as important as their physical health and well-being as well as the benefits of therapy.
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This episode, I narrate a dangerous incident that happened very recently which could have gone a lot worse than it id and it involves the gym.
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This episode, I give my case for why I feel millennial parents may be too overprotective of their kids which may lead to the kids growing up with a delusional perspective on life.
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This episode is a continuation of the previous episode where I highlight my trip to Saudi as well as catch up on things I was upto once I was back.
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First episode in 3 months. I just recap what the first half of my 2022 looked like and talk about my state of mind.
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This week, I share my opinion on the controversial verdict passed on the 'Hijab Ban' in Karnataka.
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In this episode, we are joined by Nethan DC who helps us break down the concept of 'Cancel Culture'. We get into a conversation on its negatives and why the internet as a whole is a very toxic place.
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In the light of recent events pertaining to criminalizing marital r*pe, here are my thoughts on this topic.
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Honest opinion on the Netflix series called 'Indian Matchmaking' which is a show that highlights the traditional mindset that Indians have when it comes to arranged marriages.
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After another long break, I'm doing to be starting out the new year with an explanation to the most frequently asked question about this podcast and also explain the plan for the podcast in the near future. :)
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After taking months off, I'm finally back!
I'm here to discuss a very important issue that needs to be addressed and also give a small life update, check it out. :)
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This episode, the admins of one of SJCC's most relatable pages finally reveal themselves.
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16/7/21 marks the 1 year Anniversary since the original trailer of this podcast was released. A big thank you to everyone for streaming, sharing and supporting my content. <3
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This week, we shed light on pyramid schemes and red flags that you should avoid when you apply for an internship or a job, using personal experiences.
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This week we break-down why Ronaldo shouldn't be getting hate for removing 2 bottles off the table at his press conference and some more.
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Answering questions sent in by people.
Sports questions: 5:55 to 9:38
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I just graduated during a pandemic, here are my thoughts.....
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This week, we talk about whether or not Disney story/movie 'Snow White' deserved to get cancelled because it had a questionable plot.
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This episode is just an update on what's been happening on social media over the past week as well as some personal stuff :)
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This episode, we're joined by Nidhi Mehta, an entrepreneur and co-founder of The Gift Cottage, a gift packaging business. We get talking about how she started out, sustainability, goals and a lot more!
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If you've reached this far down the description box, hi, this is probably going to be my last guest episode for a bit, see y'all soon <3
This week we sit down with a close friend, fitness enthusiast and founder of Saber and Sacrifice a training and gym wear company. He takes us though his journey of setting up his business and a lot more.
Vellara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rahulvellara/
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This week, we are joined by Dion Samuel, a gym fanatic/athlete who talks to us about how he bounced back from a gruesome injury, transitioned from being a footballer to falling in love with fitness.
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This week, were back with a solo episode where we clear up some things about the podcast, some other things regarding the podcast and transition from WhatsApp to Signal.
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Abhishek, a footballer/sports enthusiast joins us on the podcast. We get into a conversation about the GOAT debate, the discipline sports induces into people and a lot more!
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This episode, we're joined by former National Kickboxing Champion, Aryan Gupta. He walks us through his journey, talks about what goes into training and conditioning and combat sports as a whole.
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This week, Jade Prabhakar joins us on the podcast. She gives us an insight on what her 2020 looked like and spoke about a bunch of topics which included her love for music, council elections and tells us the story behind her renowned Instagram username.
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Here's another installment of Off-Script w Adil, a series where Adil talks about random things he found fascinating/entertaining. This week, he talks about a man who spent 55 Lakhs on.....
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On this episode of The Open Slate, Sharan Subramaniam joins Adil on the podcast. They take a dive into what it is like for content creators to be creating content for today’s generation.
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Guest episodes are finally back! This episode's guest, Jatin, a passionate biker and YouTuber hops on the podcast and talks about his YouTube journey thus far and his goals for the future.
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This episode, Adil talks about what it was like attending a wedding and getting dressed for real after 10 months. He also goes over why YouTube is going to become a mainstream source of entertainment in the near future. Support the podcast if you please: Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/theopenslate/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/theopenslate/
On this episode of The Open Slate, we talk about how social media brings out toxic competition in people and how easy it is for people to get carried away with what they see on the internet.
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This episode, Adil gets into a series of rants about a few trending topics. He also mentions a new pandemic conspiracy that many people are not aware of and talks about a different type of specimen he's encountered so stick around the end for that.
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On this week's episode, Adil gets talking about the US elections, the arrest of a prominent figure in Indian Television and Media and a little 'situation' he got caught up in during the week.
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This week's episode is inspired by an episode of The Joe Rogan Experience which featured Bob Lazar who claims to have worked at Area 51, a highly classified US Air Force facility. Adil talks about one of the biggest conspiracies in the Alien/UFO community and gives his views on UFOs and aliens.
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This week's episode not only marks a comeback from a little break for Adil but also the introduction of a new series on the podcast: 'Off-Script with Adil' On this episode, Adil talks about why he took a break from creating content and why everyone need to break a certain type of monotony in their lives.
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This week, Adil gets together with a very old friend, Dhiren and they get talking about what it is like to create content in 2020. Dhiren also shares his experience of being a foreign student in Arnhem, Netherlands and talks about his journey in the field of photography.
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This week, we take a break from hosting guests and talk about how casual racism and colourism exists in today's and focus on how we as Indians have been brought up with traditional and backward ideologies.
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Thank you guys for all the support and motivation, very excited to keep creating content for you guys! <3
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On this week’s episode, we are joined by Arihant Jain who currently holds the position of ‘Academic Secretary’ in his College’s Student Council. He gives us an insight on what it was like to be a part of the first ever Virtual Student Council Elections, talks about his transition from High School to College and what impact business festing has had on him!
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This episode, Adil is joined by a very close friend and they talk about a variety of topics ranging from Hamilton the musical to what it is like to intern in a corporate setting and they also have a deep and meaningful conversation about how they both got over being shy and socially awkward. Joey's Instagram: https://instagram.com/bh_joey/ Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://instagram.com/theopenslate/
This week, Adil is joined by a close friend Sean Pinto who is an avid gamer. They get talking about gaming, what parents have against the concept and a their overall thoughts on this booming source of entertainment. Sean's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sean_pinto99/ Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theopenslate/
On today's episode, we take a look into what it is like to be a content creator in today's world and talk about the struggles creators go through to establish themselves. It also gives aspiring content creators some pointers on why they should put their work out on the internet. Here's a link to my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theopenslate/
Here's another solo episode where Adil talks about why he prefers attending classes on an online platform as compared to a traditional classroom.
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This week's episode features the very first guest on this podcast. Rashmika talks about how she balances sports and other priorities as well as her favourite travel destination and cuisines. Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theopenslatepod/ Rashmika's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kinetic_kid/
In this episode, Adil narrates two very distinct stories from his childhood and also talks about being a Mallu born and brought up in Bangalore. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theopenslatepod/
In this week's episode, Adil talks about how he got into sports and how it has influenced his growth as a person. This includes a number of lessons he has picked up from following sports. Check out my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theopenslatepod/
This is one of the more serious episodes of this podcast yet. We take a small journey back in time and try to understand why people do not consider Mental Health as important as Physical Health and Well-Being. Check out my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theopenslatepod/
In this episode, we are going to dive into two topics which people online are using to gain fame and money which a lot of us today are not aware about or do not pay much attention to. Check out my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theopenslatepod/
On the first episode on The Open Slate, Adil talks about 2 of the hardest events he faced in 2020 and his thoughts and opinions on the lockdown. Follow the Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theopenslate/
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If you're looking for a podcast that consists of a wide range of topics spoken over coffee or brunch, look no further. The Open Slate podcast is that show. Here, the host Adil Mohamad reflects his thoughts and views on current events, sports, food, gaming and whatever is on his mind.