Postcards From Nowhere with Utsav Mamoria
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Postcards From Nowhere with Utsav Mamoria
Postcards from Nowhere is a travel podcast that takes you on journeys exploring culture, history, food and people in the form of stories. With over a decade of travel stories in his kitty, Utsav Mamoria narrates the stories of the strange, obscure and fascinating things about the world, often inters...
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How a failed musician gave rise to Journalling
If you’re even remotely interested in mental health, you’d have heard about the benefits of journalling. While it may seem like an obvious thing today...
How Modern Accounting Invented the Sketchbook
Happy New Year! In the first episode of 2025, we travel back to Florence in the medieval ages, and how the adoption of double-entry system of accounti...
Why did we Evolve to Become Funny?
Did you know that no other animal really laughs? The closest to laughing is the "play sounds" that some apes make when tickled. So then how come human...
Why Men Cannot See As Many Colours
In this episode, we explore the connection between language and the perception of colour, and why colours may not be as black and white as we imagine...
How the Japanese Yakuza birthed the Video Game Industry
In this episode, we trace the unexpected origins of video games—in the notorious Japanese crime syndicate, the Yakuza. Tune in to find out how a lost...
Behind the Japanese Obsession with Perfection
In this episode, we travel to medieval Japan to trace the origins of Kodawari, or the Japanese pursuit of perfection, that is still proudly held by ar...
The Art of Spying on Whales
In this episode we talk about the magnificent elusive creatures who can hold their breath for over a hundred minutes, who possess a sound-based naviga...
The Last Papermakers of Buddhism
Today, we explore the disappearing art of Buddhist papermaking in India, which is only practised by less than 10 Tibetan households in a remote villag...
How a 17th Century Couple's Art Found Its Way into Radiohead and Coldplay
In this episode, we discuss the artistry behind something we across everywhere around us that we don’t pay attention to: fonts. We trace the history o...
How Ferment in English Middle Ages gave rise to Google Search
In this episode, we go back to a time when Science was considered blasphemy, reading was synonymous to reading the scriptures, and a University meant...
The Private Maps of Our Lives
In this episode, we discuss the fascinating story of Onesimo Pena, Frans Haartman, Jemboa Tran, and Corlis Benefideo—exceptional writers and cartograp...
Could Climate Stress Change the World's Greatest Pilgrimages?
As climate change leads to harsher weather conditions and calamities across the world, the ways we travel are definitely bound to get affected. Will t...
What the Greatest Artists in the World Teach Us about Life
The more you look at the iconic painting The Great Wave off Kanagawa, the more you find in it. Starting off with the explicit nuances of the art that...
How Libraries became Centres of Power
In a game of finding the common connection, you get: war, imperialism, wealth, and resistance. Would you guess the answer to be books?
In this e...
Ramayana and the Fundamental Difference between Indian and Western Epics
In this episode, we understand the difference between Indian and Western narratology by taking a closer look at Ramayana; what makes the epic quite li...
The Problematic Usefulness of the Travel Guidebook
I'm sure we've all owned, or seen a copy of a guidebook to a country or a tourist destination. While internet itineraries might have replaced the phys...
How a Working Class Woman became the World's Greatest Fossilist
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How a Humble Geologist Shaped the Industrial Revolution
In today's episode we talk about a 19th century canals and railways surveyor in England who was obsessed with rocks, fossils, and maps. And how this o...
The Journey of The 6% Club
This is not your usual episode of Postcards from Nowhere. But it has everything to do with the show - the genesis of the show almost 5 years ago, and...
What Deep Time can Teach us About Slow Travel
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The intertwined destinies of Ramen and Japan - Part 1
Dive into the fascinating world of ramen with our latest podcast episode! Meet Osaki Hoshiri, a man who eats 800 bowls of ramen a year and has dedicat...
The Social History of Tea
Explore the captivating journey of tea from its ancient origins to its modern-day significance in India and also we unravel the social, psychological,...
The Strange History of the rise of Beer in Europe
Unlock the surprising history behind your favorite brew in this episode! Delve into the captivating tale of how two pandemics and the guidance of prie...
Sex, Drugs and Gobi Manchurian
Delve into Bangalore’s culinary obsession with Gobi Manchurian and explore how language influences our food experiences. Journey back to Calcutta's hi...
Why East Asian food lacks Desserts
Ever wondered why do East Asian cuisine's lack of desserts. From the subtleties of taste to the deep-rooted philosophies, explore why sugar takes a ba...
The Ubiquitous Art of Cooking in Leaves
Ever wondered about the culinary secrets hidden within the folds of nature's humble leaves? Join us on a tantalizing audio journey that delves deep in...
Why we are all Hungarians from Rajasthan ?
Unveil the enigmatic ties between Rajasthan and distant lands in this trivia-packed Episode ! From the exploits of Paan Singh Tomar to the fascinating...
Why do we have Addresses at all?
Did you know that the famous 221B Baker Street, home to Sherlock Holmes, sparked a real-life address feud in London? Dive into the intriguing world of...
Why does Japan have no street names?
What if for a moment, I transported you into the heart of Tokyo, and you discover that the city has no street names? And not just Tokyo, all of Japan...
Why dictators love town squares ?
Embark on a journey from Poland to China in this riveting episode as we explore why dictators are drawn to town squares and how these very squares bec...
The Unkindness of History: Lenin in a Theme Park
In this week's episode, join us on a journey to Krakow, Poland, where a statue of Soviet hero Vladimir Lenin undergoes a bizarre journey from a symbol...
Two Billion Euros and the Polish Temple of Memory
Embark on a riveting journey with this week's episode as we trace the tumultuous odyssey of a priceless painting worth two billion Euros. From Hotel L...
The untold story of Holocaust heroism: 'Under the Eagle' Pharmacy
Journey back in time to Krakow's darkest hours during the Holocaust, where ordinary heroes emerged from the shadows. Explore the remarkable story of T...
The complicated legacy of Schindler's List
This episode takes you on a journey through the complex legacy of Spielberg's Schindler's List. Beyond the heroism, we explore the enigmatic truth beh...
The surprising evolution of Polish food
1981, Communist Poland
At the peak of the Soviet rule in Poland, the country had run into enormous economic hardships. Food became scar...
The Oak Tree that chronicled Poland's Modern History
Prepare to be transported to the heart of Krakow, Poland, where an ancient Oak tree holds secrets of a nation's tumultuous history. Step back in time...
The Strange Polish notion of Holocaust Envy
Explore the chilling tale of Cywia Asterblum, a student condemned in 1936 Poland for protesting anti-Semitism, setting the stage for a dark period in...
Love European Cities? You are walking on Poop
Discover Krakow's dramatic transformation from devastation to grandeur after the Mongol invasion of 1241. Join us as we delve into the secrets buried...
The Complicated Legacy of Tintin
What could possibly be wrong or complicated about the legacy of the one of the most loved boy detectives in the world? Tintin has been and will contin...
The Neuroscience of Trying New Cuisines
Imagine the last time you had some horrendous food. Like the kind which not only tastes bad, but also gives you a recoiling diarrohea. The one you tak...