Know Time

In celebration of a landmark 50th episode of Know Time, I’m launching a five-part series where I look back on some of the best ideas, concepts and most powerful stories from all the conversations to date.Reflecting on the journey so far is something I’ve been terrible at, in my personal life and beyond, so there’s no better way to start this routine and mark this milestone!SUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportCONNECT:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: www.sadisticshalpy.comHost & Producer: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE:0:00 Introduction4:07 New York vs. Dubai: Which Is Better?8:33 Acting Masterclass: Conscious vs. Subconscious15:05 What Will Music Sound Like In 50 Years?20:44 Did God Create The Universe?32:03 We Never Learnt To Appreciate Our Syrian Heritage37:14 Do People Deserve To Be Famous?44:08 Keep Kids Away From Smartphones51:56 The Meaning Of Life52:22 Depression Made Me A Better Actor56:10 Is India Still The Real Home For Gulf Indian Immigrants?

In celebration of a landmark 50th episode of Know Time, I’m launching a five-part series where I look back on some of the best ideas, concepts and most powerful stories from all the conversations to date.Reflecting on the journey so far is something I’ve been terrible at, in my personal life and beyond, so there’s no better way to start this routine and mark this milestone!SUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportCONNECT:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: www.sadisticshalpy.comHost & Producer: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Introduction3:04 Is Radio An Artform?9:28 Who Killed The Dinosaurs?17:02 How To Become Good At Selling?22:51 Architecture Case Study: Why Did Dubai Build The Burj Khalifa?27:53 What Is Design Fiction?32:03 Women Shouldn’t Feel Invisible At The Age Of 5036:49 What Is Vipassana Meditation?44:20 What Is Kundalini?49:24 Iraq Was A Home That Was Snatched Away From Me57:17 Roshan Abbas Masterclass: Storytelling

In celebration of a landmark 50th episode of Know Time, I’m launching a five-part series where I look back on some of the best ideas, concepts and most powerful stories from all the conversations to date.Reflecting on the journey so far is something I’ve been terrible at, in my personal life and beyond, so there’s no better way to start this routine and mark this milestone!SUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportCONNECT:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: www.sadisticshalpy.comHost & Producer: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE:0:00 Introduction4:00 The Lost Identity Of Indian Expats In Middle East8:08 I Felt At Home At Burning Man14:35 My Comedy Is Inspired By A Ghost In My House22:01 Jiu Jitsu & Wrestling Are The Most Dominant Fighting Styles26:45 Useful Thought Experiments For Every Entrepreneur34:37 How Do Our Names Affect The Impression We Make?40:47 Nidhi Plays A Rapid Fire Round51:24 The Power Of Hypnotherapy55:01 What Makes Professional Athletes Different?57:00 Nugget Masterclass: Spotting Terrible Tinder Bios

Journal entries of Dubai kid navigating the kingdom of New York in his first year. Please do read it, and if you like it, share and comment your thoughts below!Blog: https://www.sadisticshalpy.com/2022/12/the-lost-kingdom-of-new-york.htmlSUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Chapter One3:06 Chapter Two6:35 Chapter Three9:55 Chapter Four12:11 Chapter Five13:24 Chapter Six16:38 Chapter Seven19:08 Chapter Eight21:16 Chapter Nine24:00 Chapter Ten28:21 Chapter Eleven29:40 Chapter Twelve36:41 Chapter Thirteen44:23 Chapter Fourteen47:28 Chapter Fifteen#newyork #nyc #story #blog

Classical pianist Kimball Gallagher talks about the purpose of music, how to write music, influence of Chopin, salon culture and the difference between popular classical music styles.  Kimball: http://kimballgallagher.com/SUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportCONNECT:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: www.sadisticshalpy.comHost & Producer: Shalaj LawaniaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Introduction1:15 Does Music Have A Purpose?6:04 My Piano Is My Diary9:52 Music As A Mental Framework11:47 My Music Reflects My Mood14:22 Links Between Music & Computer Science19:06 How To Write Classical Music?28:31 Music Opens Up New Perspectives31:34 Do You Perform Classical Music For Yourself Or An Audience?35:47 The Performer vs. The Music vs. The Audience38:16 Salon Culture42:00 Role Of The Venue In Performance46:50 Game: Classical Music Styles59:52 Baroque vs. Classical vs. Romantic1:06:44 Lego Interpretation1:08:43 Positive Influences (Books, Movies, Role Models)1:12:24 Most Influential Composition In History1:13:53 Greatest Composers1:18:03 Legacy1:22:32 Meaning Of Life#classicalmusic #music

Retired New York firefighter Niels Jorgensen shares his 9/11 story, the visuals at Ground Zero, dealing with leukemia, god, faith, miracles and the spirit on 9/12.Tunnels To Towers Foundation: https://t2t.org/SUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportCONNECT:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: www.sadisticshalpy.comHost & Producer: Shalaj LawaniaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Introduction1:15 Evil7:31 Why Do You Want To Protect People?14:28 Keeping Faith In God After 9/1124:44 Miracles36:50 Was 9/11 Completely Preventable?48:44 What Was It Like At Ground Zero?52:52 Survivor’s Guilt1:02:39 Relationship With Family Post 9/111:07:30 Do You Regret Working At Ground Zero1:13:32 Fear Of Death1:24:54 Legacy1:30:59 September 12th: The Day After1:39:27 Message For Future Generations#september11th #usa #america

Scott's Pizza Tours and Slice Out Hunger founder Scott Wiener talks about the importance of pizza in New York's history, what pizza tells us about the culture of a city, what makes a good New York City bagel and we also play some fun games!Scott: https://www.scottspizzatours.com/Slice Out Hunger: https://sliceouthunger.org/SUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Introduction1:06 Pizza’s Role In New York History3:55 Which Love Came First: Pizza Or General History?9:56 Game #1: What Does The Pizza Style Tell Us About The Culture Of That City?22:39 The Importance Of Pizza Hut & Dominoes31:35 Can Working Around Pizza Ruin Your Love For It?37:30 What To Look For In Good Enjoyable Bagel42:31 Best Places To Eat A Bagel In New York45:18 Game #2: Game Of Absurd Questions54:46: Lego Interpretation56:42 Positive Influences (Books, Movies, Role Models)59:08 Legacy1:01:22 Slice Out Hunger & Hunger Relief1:02:59 Meaning Of Life#pizza #food #newyork

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/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportCONNECT:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: www.sadisticshalpy.comHost & Producer: Shalaj LawaniaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Introduction1:27 Power Of Laughter6:16 Sending A Message Through Comedy11:57 Game #1: Interesting People On The Streets16:46 Is Comedy Born Out Of Selfishness?21:53 Performing Improv28:30 Good Acting vs. Good Improv32:01 Regret When An Improv Scene Ends35:28 Game #2: Improv Masterclass: Creating Characters52:06 Lego Interpretation53:21 Greatest Comedians54:33 Anton Chekhov56:41 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models)58:05 Legacy & Meaning Of Life#broadway #theatre #acting

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/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportCONNECT:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: www.sadisticshalpy.comHost & Producer: Shalaj LawaniaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Introduction1:27 Power Of Laughter6:16 Sending A Message Through Comedy11:57 Game #1: Interesting People On The Streets16:46 Is Comedy Born Out Of Selfishness?21:53 Performing Improv28:30 Good Acting vs. Good Improv32:01 Regret When An Improv Scene Ends35:28 Game #2: Improv Masterclass: Creating Characters52:06 Lego Interpretation53:21 Greatest Comedians54:33 Anton Chekhov56:41 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models)58:05 Legacy & Meaning Of Life#comedy #improv

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/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportCONNECT:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: www.sadisticshalpy.comTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Introduction1:16 Feeling At The Top Of The Ski Slope3:31 Winter Olympics 20226:56 Skiing Represents Something Bigger12:24 Places To Visit In Connecticut & Utah15:12 Getting Into Mogul Skiing17:20 Winning A World Cup At A Young Age21:45 Should Athletes Be Obsessed With Their Sport?24:35 Links Between Psychology & Skiing26:53 Skiers Compete With Other Disciplines To Qualify For Olympics31:09 Favourite Books & Movies32:18 Hannah Kearney & Heather McPhie33:25 Greatest Athletes34:40 Legacy & Meaning Of Life#skiing #olympics #moguls