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Hadestown actor Alex Puette talks about getting into Broadway, preparing for a show, getting into theatre, preparing for auditions and the magic of theatre.   Alex: https://www.alexpuette.com/ SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/support CONNECT: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg 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: www.sadisticshalpy.com Host & Producer: Shalaj Lawania TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 1:27 Power Of Laughter 6:16 Sending A Message Through Comedy 11:57 Game #1: Interesting People On The Streets 16:46 Is Comedy Born Out Of Selfishness? 21:53 Performing Improv 28:30 Good Acting vs. Good Improv 32:01 Regret When An Improv Scene Ends 35:28 Game #2: Improv Masterclass: Creating Characters 52:06 Lego Interpretation 53:21 Greatest Comedians 54:33 Anton Chekhov 56:41 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models) 58:05 Legacy & Meaning Of Life

People's Improv Theatre instructor Patrick Darwin Williams talks about the power of humour and comedy, coming up with characters, his process performing improv on stage and plays several fun improv games! Patrick: https://www.instagram.com/patrickdarwinwilliams/ People's Improv Theatre: https://thepit-nyc.com/ SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/support CONNECT: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg 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: www.sadisticshalpy.com Host & Producer: Shalaj Lawania TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 1:27 Power Of Laughter 6:16 Sending A Message Through Comedy 11:57 Game #1: Interesting People On The Streets 16:46 Is Comedy Born Out Of Selfishness? 21:53 Performing Improv 28:30 Good Acting vs. Good Improv 32:01 Regret When An Improv Scene Ends 35:28 Game #2: Improv Masterclass: Creating Characters 52:06 Lego Interpretation 53:21 Greatest Comedians 54:33 Anton Chekhov 56:41 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models) 58:05 Legacy & Meaning Of Life

Professional mogul skiier Olivia Giaccio talks about her journey, mogul skiing, participating at the 2022 Winter Olympics, psychology and her inspirations. Olivia: https://www.instagram.com/oliviagiaccio/ SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/support CONNECT: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg 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: www.sadisticshalpy.com TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 1:16 Feeling At The Top Of The Ski Slope 3:31 Winter Olympics 2022 6:56 Skiing Represents Something Bigger 12:24 Places To Visit In Connecticut & Utah 15:12 Getting Into Mogul Skiing 17:20 Winning A World Cup At A Young Age 21:45 Should Athletes Be Obsessed With Their Sport? 24:35 Links Between Psychology & Skiing 26:53 Skiers Compete With Other Disciplines To Qualify For Olympics 31:09 Favourite Books & Movies 32:18 Hannah Kearney & Heather McPhie 33:25 Greatest Athletes 34:40 Legacy & Meaning Of Life

Former BBC journalist and Storyteller Tactics author Steve Rawling dissects different storytelling frameworks, talks about growing up in the UK during the 80s, why we dream in stories and the impact of social media on storytelling. Steve Rawling: https://newthinking.tools/ Storyteller Tactics: https://pipdecks.com/products/storyteller-tactics?variant=39770996736089 SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime CONNECT: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg 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: www.sadisticshalpy.com Host & Producer: Shalaj Lawania TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 1:03 My Journey From Rags To Riches 11:08 Growing Up In The UK In The 1970s & 1980s 21:09 Politics Is A Minority Sport 25:55 British Food Game 29:42 What Happens When We Dream? 42:44 Metaphorical Truth In Storytelling 49:05 How Is Social Media Changing Storytelling? 55:38 Best Story (Fiction Book) 56:54 Best Story (Movie) 58:13 Legacy & Meaning Of Life

Columbia University professor Chuck Garcia discusses his near death experiences at Mount Elbrus and 9/11, the beauty of life, 10 effective ways to become great at public speaking Chuck Garcia: https://chuckgarcia.com/ SUPPORT:  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime CONNECT: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg 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: www.sadisticshalpy.com Host & Producer: Shalaj Lawania TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 1:08 The Beauty Of Life 6:56 Flirting With Death 12:48 Prioritising Soft Skills In High School 18:35 The Ten Commandments Of Good Public Speakers 26:11 Dealing With Stage Fright 30:55 Is Public Speaking An Artform? 41:10 Do Influential People Have An Aura Around Them? 49:55 Lego Interpretation 51:10 Positive Influences (Books, Movies, Role Models) 59:33 Greatest Speakers 1:03:19 Legacy 1:06:10 Meaning Of Life

ESPNcricinfo editor Osman Samiuddin talks about the importance of cricket when he was growing up in Saudi Arabia, cricket's link to Pakistan's culture, haal, role of analytics in cricket, Wasim Akram, Brian Lara and Shane Warne. Osman: https://twitter.com/OsmanSamiuddin SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime CONNECT: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg 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: www.sadisticshalpy.com Host & Producer: Shalaj Lawania TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 1:16 Cricket’s Importance While Growing Up In The Middle East 6:33 Studying Economics & Link To Cricket Writing 10:01 Importance Of First Impressions With Sport 18:10 The Haal Of Pakistan Cricket 33:17 Virender Sehwag Completely Changed The Game Of Cricket 35:33 When Brian Lara Toyed With Pakistan Bowlers 43:24 How Important Is Cricket To Pakistan’s Culture? 53:06 Tribute To Shane Warne 1:00:42 Positive Influences (Books, Movies, Role Models) 1:06:07 Wasim Akram 1:08:56 Cricketers To Watch Out For In The Future 1:13:46 Legacy & Meaning Of Life

Samrudha Sunil Kumar talks about her journey, getting into music through spirituality, healing benefits of music, the music scene in Chennai and her experience in Miss South India 2018.   Samrudha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samrudhasunilkumar/Samrudha  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SamrudhaSunilKumar SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime CONNECT: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg 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: www.sadisticshalpy.com Host & Producer: Shalaj Lawania TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 1:13 Music & Spirituality 6:54 Can Anyone Be A Good Singer? 9:07 Benefits Of Music On Physical & Mental Health 15:33 What Is A Good Singing Voice? 25:24 Experience With Miss South India 2018 28:44 Stereotypes In The Music Industry 31:42 Carnatic Music 33:35 Stage Fright 36:41 Stage Name 39:40 Music Scene In Chennai 41:04 Cut Cut 47:55 Positive Influences (Books, Movies, Role Models) 51:05 Legacy & Meaning Of Life

In this episode, I play the role of a 5 year old (which is my real mental age anyway) discovering economics for the first time. Along the way we discuss what is money, the psychological impact of money (and link to power), central banks, inflation and decentralisation! Richin: https://www.instagram.com/suns_stars/ SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime CONNECT: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg 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: www.sadisticshalpy.com Host & Producer: Shalaj Lawania TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 1:13 What Is Money? 7:35 Network Effect In Money 16:21 Can Money Buy Happiness? 22:32 Money & Power 26:10 Money & Purpose 28:19 What Is The Central Bank? 36:08 Advantages & Disadvantages Of Centralisation 44:09 What Is Inflation? 48:47: Inflation: Good Or Bad? 52:25 Modern Monetary Theory 57:19 What Is The Byzantine Generals Problem? 1:04:28 Advantages & Disadvantages Of Decentralisation 1:10:35 Lego Interpretation 1:12:01 Positive Influences (Books, Movies, Role Models) 1:14:37 Legacy & Mortality 1:16:51 Meaning Of Life

Jalebi Baby singer Shweta Subram talks about working in Bollywood, Ayushmann Khurana, moving from Dubai to Canada, dispute with Tesher and plays a Koffee With Karan inspired rapid fire round. Shweta: https://www.instagram.com/shwetasubram/ SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime CONNECT: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg 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: www.sadisticshalpy.com Producer & Host: Shalaj Lawania TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 1:29 Magic Of Music 3:08 Music Is Bigger Than Any One Person 6:12 Does Music Have A Purpose? 10:48 Moving From Dubai To Canada 17:52 Living In The Middle East Gives An Outsider Perspective On India 19:44 On Making Tough Decisions In Bollywood 22:27 Struggling With A Cultural Identity 26:15 3 Things I Would Change About Bollywood Music Industry 35:16 Bollywood vs. Tamil Music Industry 36:47 Not Receiving Credits For Jalebi Baby Came As A Surprise 43:41 Rapid Fire Round 58:22 Positive Influences (Books, Movies, People) 59:52 Working With Sonu Nigam 1:01:52 Advice To Younger Self 1:03:02 Legacy & Meaning Of Life

ISKCON NYC monk Sri Arjunananda Das talks about his journey into becoming a monk, life in an ashram, the importance of the Bhagavad Gita, Vedic philosophy for mind control and spirituality. SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime CONNECT: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg 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: www.sadisticshalpy.com TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 1:05 Becoming A Monk At ISKCON 10:57 Was It A Struggle To Live In An Ashram? 12:17 Average Day In A Monk’s Life 15:36 Meditation 19:20 Joy & Sorrow 22:51 Bhagavad Gita Overview 34:43 God 41:33 Bible vs. Quran vs. Gita 44:38 Religious Books 50:24 Consciousness 57:17 Vedic Practices For Controlling Your Mind 1:04:40 Simulation 1:08:45 Reincarnation 1:14:08 LEGO Interpretation 1:16:17 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models) 1:20:58 Legacy, Destiny & Free Will 1:24:56 Meaning Of Life