Hercules is remembered as the strongest figure in Greek mythology.

But strength was never what defined his life, or his downfall.

In this solo episode of The Most Serious Podcast, I break down the full story of Hercules, not as a mythic superhero, but as a deeply human figure shaped by power, loss of control, punishment, and consequence.

This is a clear, documentary-style retelling of the Hercules story: from his cursed birth and moment of irreversible tragedy, to the Twelve Labors that reshaped him, and the love story that ultimately led to his death.

Released just before the start of a new year, this episode explores themes of discipline, self-control, identity, and redemption without motivation clichés or exaggeration.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Why Hercules’ strength became his greatest liability

• How loss of control changed the course of his life

• The real purpose of the Twelve Labors

• The role of love, fear, and unintended consequences

• What the Hercules story reveals about being human

An ancient myth, told simply and examined for what still holds true today.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Why Hercules’ story begins with a mistake

02:05 – Birth, jealousy, and a life marked by punishment

04:10 – Strength without control and the moment everything breaks

06:20 – The Twelve Labors and the idea of earned redemption

08:55 – What the Labors were really meant to teach

11:05 – Love, fear, and the decision that ended Hercules

13:50 – Death, legacy, and what Hercules represents today

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What if the biggest lie you’ve ever told… is the one you tell yourself every day?In this explosive episode, I sit down with Harinder Singh Pelia — writer, creator, entrepreneur, and author of Who TF Are You — for one of the most honest conversations I’ve ever had on this podcast.

We go brutally deep into identity, self-discovery, emotional honesty, authenticity, internet culture, childhood narratives, and why most of us don’t actually know who we are.This is the definitive long-form conversation on being human in 2025.

If you’ve ever felt lost, confused, disconnected, or stuck between the person you want to be and the person you pretend to be — this episode will hit you hard.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Who is the real “you”? Why identity breaks so easily today

4:10 – Harinder’s journey: writing Who TF Are You and building his philosophy

10:32 – How childhood stories shape adult identity

16:20 – Why people escape from authenticity

21:40 – How to confront the lies you tell yourself

27:50 – The internet & performance identity: are we real anymore?

33:15 – Why self-awareness doesn’t equal self-honesty

39:22 – The power of naming your real emotions

45:05 – How to rewrite your identity without losing yourself

Harinder Singh Pedia is a writer, entrepreneur, and creator known for his sharp, introspective take on identity, self-discovery, modern relationships, emotional literacy, and personal truth.He is the author of “Who TF Are You”, a book on breaking old stories and finding the real self.

Why This Episode Matters - Because identity is the biggest crisis of our generation.We are self-aware but not self-honest.Connected but lonely.Performing but not expressing.Surrounded by choices but unsure of who we’re choosing for.Harinder cuts through the noise — no jargon, no philosophy jargon — just raw insights and deeply practical truths.

If you're on a personal reset, self-discovery journey, healing phase, or trying to understand yourself better…you will replay this episode multiple times.

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In this episode, we sit down with Kevin – Founder of Laught Events Club, to explore the real power of humour.From how jokes connect people to why laughter is medicine for the mind, this conversation breaks down the art, science, and psychology behind humour.We go deep on:- How humour shapes relationships and leadership- The fine line between offensive and intelligent humour- Why laughter can rewire your brain for positivity- And how to rediscover joy in a world that takes itself too seriously🎧 Tune in to rethink laughter — not as entertainment, but as an essential human skill.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro: Why laughter deserves a serious discussion02:15 – Kevin’s journey: From comedy lover to Laught Events Club founder07:42 – Why humans are wired to find things funny13:20 – The psychology of a good joke18:50 – Can humour make you smarter?23:10 – The role of laughter in relationships & social bonding30:40 – Cancel culture vs comedy: where’s the line?37:25 – Why we need humour at work & in leadership42:18 – The healing power of humour: laughter as therapy47:05 – Kevin on curating laughter spaces in IndiaSEO Tags:humour psychology, power of laughter, why we laugh, laught events club, kevin podcast, comedy India, mental health humour, humour in relationships, laugh therapy, ripudaman bhardwaj podcast, most serious podcast🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts & more:👉 https://linktr.ee/themostseriouspod📌 Subscribe to The Most Serious Podcast for more conversations on humour, creativity, and the deeper psychology behind what makes us laugh.