Welcome to PGX: Raw & RealPGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big, and I try to understand what it did to them.Sometimes it gets deep, sometimes it gets weird, sometimes we end up laughing at stories that should’ve gone very differently — just like how real conversations go.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Karunesh Talwar — Indian Standup Comedian.

Welcome to PGX Raw & Real.PGX Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big, and I try to understand what it did to them.Sometimes it gets deep, sometimes it gets weird, sometimes we end up laughing at stories that should’ve gone very differently — just like how real conversations go.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Jatin Sapr

Welcome to PGX Raw & Real.PGX Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big, and I try to understand what it did to them.Sometimes it gets deep, sometimes it gets weird, sometimes we end up laughing at stories that should’ve gone very differently — just like how real conversations go.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Rahul Dua @TheRahulDua — Indian standup comedian.Timestamps:00:06 - Pitch please!05:46 - Punjabi’s relationship with food07:26 - Cocktail dances & cringe MC16:06 - India’s Got Latent impact on content economy29:31 - Doomscrolling & brain-rot38:51 - Being brand safe is boring50:06 - Sunil Grover’s mimicry of Aamir Khan55:06 - Society WhatsApp groups are the funniest1:16:21 - Aging in reverse1:22:01 - Reviving brown culture abroad1:28:41 - Performing abroad1:30:51 - Surviving abroad1:34:46 - Uber stories1:37:56 - Lack of driving discipline in India1:48:06 - Paid vs real contentEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX Raw & Real.PGX Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big, and I try to understand what it did to them.Sometimes it gets deep, sometimes it gets weird, sometimes we end up laughing at stories that should’ve gone very differently — just like how real conversations go.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to — Rishab Rikhiram Sharma — sitarist, composer, and the mind behind “Sitar for Mental Health”.Timestamps:00:00 - Catching up03:00 - When did life start to change 05:15 - Origin of sitar for mental health10:10 - Rishab's Fashion Game16:00 - Sitar for Mental Health26:30 - The experience & influence of luxury31:21 - Big Fat Indian Weddings36:10 - How Rishab got his rhythm43:20 - Nerding out on Indian Music48:30 - Mehfil vibes52:10 - Unmatched sound of devotional music54:22 - Why presentation matters56:32 - Does Rishab ever question himself?57:50 - Collabs in the east & west59:50 - Changing sound aesthetics of india1:06:04 - Is language a barrier still?1:12:10 - AI, Playboi Carti & techno1:20:30 - Lack of civic sense in India1:24:20 - Should you move out of Delhi? 1:27:40 - Creativity in peace1:29:00 - Mini sitar concert1:35:57 - Masterclass with Rishab1:44:00 - Happy ever afterEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX Ideas #8

Here I sit down with some of the most interesting minds in the world — scientists, philosophers, economists, and creators — to think about the forces shaping the future.

Each episode is an attempt to understand ONE BIG question. The kind that doesn’t have a single answer but reveals how people who think deeply approach life, work, and meaning.

This time, I spoke with Simon Critchley (English philosopher) about:

What is death — and how do we deal with it?

Timestamps:

00:45 - Why do we think of death?

3:45 - Can philosophy set us free from death?

9:22 - Why do we fear death?

14:40 - The consequences of death

19:15 - Why does religion care about death?

26:55 - What’s the value in rituals around death?

29:45 - Are we moving away from god?

32:10 - Why are we alive?

35:35 - Did modernity kill god?

38:10 - Global village & metaphysics

41:45 - Do philosophers die with integrity?

44:30 - History of suicid*

53:15 - What does it mean to live well & die well?

55:55 - Can we practice dying?

59:30 - Do you have to die before you can live?

1:06:15 - Philosophy of humour

1:15:55 - What’s our obsession with immortality?

Welcome to this solo podcast.A new year is a good time to pause and reflect.In this episode, I’m sharing some thoughts on what it means to be young and Indian in the 21st century — how we should think, act, and how we should take responsibility for the future we’re stepping into.Happy New Year.— PrakharTimestamps:00:00 – Where is India right now?03:35 – We are deluded05:57 – Is India the next China?07:13 – Major issues of concern12:56 – How does a society move ahead?14:05 – Why is China ahead?17:13 – We are losing the AI race19:46 – How does India grow despite the challenges?23:50 – The hygiene issue35:05 – What is working for us?42:11 – India’s top 1 percent45:07 – The AQI issue49:00 – The global TFR fall57:48 – The economic shift we need59:10 – What I do not know

Welcome to PGX Ideas #7Here I sit down with some of the most interesting minds in the world — scientists, philosophers, economists, and creators — to think about the forces shaping the future.Each episode is an attempt to understand ONE BIG question. The kind that doesn’t have a single answer but reveals how people who think deeply approach life, work, and meaning.This time, I spoke with Dr. Gad Saad @GadSaad PGX Ideas - evolutionary psychologist about: What do we want what we want?Timestamps:00:00 – Why are humans wired to consume?05:27 – Why do people avoid emotional principles?08:36 – Why do we over-consume?13:04 – Why does money mean different things?17:32 – How do humans consume?29:40 – Are fake smiles social deception?33:11 – Why did Mamdani win?39:40 – What do marketers know?43:24 – Why do we compare socially?45:44 – What’s wrong with society?45:44 – Why do intellectuals dress poorly?56:14 – How does marketing psychology work?1:05:00 – How do generations differ?1:07:44 – Why do people consume ideologies? (Reacting to the Sydney Sweeney controversy)1:10:33 – Does morality shape evolution?1:15:35 – How will technology change consumption?1:22:46 – Questions for PrakharEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX Raw & Real PGX Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big, and I try to understand what it did to them.Sometimes it gets deep, sometimes it gets weird, sometimes we end up laughing at stories that should’ve gone very differently just like how real conversations go.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode I spoke to - Levy Rozman @GothamChess on PGX Raw and Real - international chess master.Timestamps:00:00 - Getting started01:59 - What are chess ratings?03:08 - Rise of chess in India05:45 - Why chess is popular in India07:29 - Cultural impact on Chess09:40 - Meaning & Money in chess 12:30 - understanding Hikaru’s play17:03 - Entertainment-fication of chess20:53 - Pressures of chess30:25 - Who’s at the top in chess today?36:51 - Levy’s highs & lows44:03 - What chess teaches you / what did levy take away from chess / levy’s thoughts on chess45:48 - The language of chess48:54 - What makes levy no.1 chess youtuber?52:45 - Popularisation of chess58:25 - Levi wants to be Magnus?1:00:51 - Why chess needs to evolve 1:05:29 - Who is the GOAT?1:21:03 - Modern chess dramas (CHECK THIS PART)1:30:20 - Psychological turmoil because of chess1:35:50 - Players take on chess politics 1:41:54 - Pedestrianisation of chess1:48:36 - Who will be the next champion?Enjoy. — Prakhar------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Watch NextIf you’re looking for human stories & emotion, go to PGX Raw & Real → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa6DgTttATAc0hftp0aZtUvCgVSKO8hbxIf you want ideas, insight, and perspective, go to PGX Ideas → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa6DgTttATAcNdrNSG8Hh78TK-5A0EJbC-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Learn with MeMaster the art of Conversation → https://www.artofconversation.in/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GuestLevy RozmanTwitter: https://twitter.com/GothamChessInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gothamchess/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCQHX6ViZmPsWiYSFAyS0a3Q Website: https://www.gotham-chess.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PGX SocialsInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/pgxpodcast/X (Twitter) → https://twitter.com/pgxpodcastLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/prvkhvr/Clips Channel → https://www.youtube.com/@PGXClips-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow meTwitter: https://twitter.com/prvkhvr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prvkhvr/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prvkhvr/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#PGXRawℜ #PrakharGupta #chess #magnuscarlsen #gothamchess #chessbaseindia #worldchampionship #king