

Pops in a Pod
Nadir & Peter
Pops in a Pod is a weekly podcast hosted by two dads Nadir and Peter from Mumbai, India about all aspects of parenting, marriage, kids and everything in between. Episodes range from conversations with like-minded guests to stories from Nadir & Peter.
Join the Pop duo on their journey from partner to parent.
Join the Pop duo on their journey from partner to parent.
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Jun 18, 2020 • 37min
#ThrowbackThursday - The musician dad - Warren Mendonsa
A #ThrowbackThursday on Father's day month, here is our chat with, Warren Mendonsa. Warren Mendonsa is a Mumbai based guitarist known for his band Blackstratblues. In a candid conversation with Nadir Pop & Peter Pop, he shares his journey as a Dad, balancing his career and his family and much more. Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing. www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/ Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi Get in touch with the Pops on popsinapod@gmail.com . Follow them on @popsinapod on Instagram or Facebook

Jun 18, 2020 • 50min
#ThrowbackThursday - Funny Dad - Jose Covaco
A #ThrowbackThursday on Father's day month, here is our chat with Funny Dad, José Covaco. José Covaco is a media personality popular on social media for his funny videos. He is also a DAD, to his 5 year old daughter. José speaks to Nadir Pop and Peter Pop about his parenting antics, striking the balance between family and work and much more. Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing. www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/ Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi Get in touch with the Pops on popsinapod@gmail.com . Follow them on @popsinapod on Instagram or Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod

Jun 12, 2020 • 56min
EP 29 - Indian Dads Abroad - USA
This week the Pop duo, from the city of Bollywood - Mumbai, speak to a dad from the city of Hollywood - Los Angeles. Here is Yunus Daginawala, father of two boys, owner of a flower and gift shop and rising Tiktok star. Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing. www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/ Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi Get in touch with the Pops on popsinapod@gmail.com . Follow them on @popsinapod on Instagram or Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod

Jun 5, 2020 • 50min
EP 28 - Indian Dads Abroad - Canada
The Pop duo continue their journey of speaking to Dads from around the world. On this episode, they speak to Shabbir Motiwala currently based in Canada. He is a father to twins and also Nadir Pop's childhood friend. They discuss Shabbir's life in India and his eventual immigration to Canada, integrating into a new country with twins and much more. Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing. www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/ Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi Get in touch with the Pops on popsinapod@gmail.com . Follow them on @popsinapod on Instagram or Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod

Jun 3, 2020 • 12min
EP27 - Quarantine Catch Up Pt. 7 - Unlock 1.0
In this episode Peter Pop and Nadir Pop talk about the easing of the lockdown in India, especially their own city, Mumbai. And quick peek into what guests to expect in the month of June. Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing. www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/ Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi Get in touch with the Pops on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow them on @popsinapod on Instagram or Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod

May 29, 2020 • 48min
EP 26 - Expat Dad - Switzerland
The Pop duo get their first international guest! Rahul Donde is a lawyer based in Geneva, Switzerland. A Dad to a 2 year old, Rahul is Peter Pop's childhood friend. He shares with Nadir Pop and Peter Pop his experience during the Covid-19 pandemic, becoming a parent and also bringing up a child in Switzerland. Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing. www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/ Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi Get in touch with the Pops on popsinapod@gmail.com . Follow them on @popsinapod on Instagram or Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod

May 27, 2020 • 9min
EP 25 - Quarantine Catch Up Pt. 6
On this episode, the Pop duo discuss being featured in the Open Magazine (https://openthemagazine.com/features/parenting-in-the-time-of-a-pandemic/) a response from a parent about sending their child back to school and also a glimpse into the upcoming episode. Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing. www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/ Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi Get in touch with the Pops on popsinapod@gmail.com . Follow them on @popsinapod on Instagram

May 22, 2020 • 49min
EP 24 - Do dads experience Postpartum depression? - Dr. Munjaal Kapadia
This episode the Pop duo are joined by gynecologist Dr. Munjaal Kapadia to discuss Postpartum depression and if it occurs among Dads too. The article that sparked this episode - https://www.healthline.com/health-news/can-fathers-get-postpartum-depressionNadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing. www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudiGet in touch with the Pops on popsinapod@gmail.com . Follow them on @popsinapod on Instagram

May 20, 2020 • 22min
EP 23 - Quarantine Catch Up Pt. 5
In this episode of the Quarantine Catch Up, the Pop go through the Nationwide Survey On Parents' Response To Coronavirus by Parentcircle and discuss their thoughts on it. The results of the survey can be read here - https://www.parentcircle.com/article/nationwide-survey-on-parents-response-to-coronavirus Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing. www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/ Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi Get in touch with the Pops on popsinapod@gmail.com . Follow them on @popsinapod on Instagram

May 15, 2020 • 26min
EP 22 - Mother's Day Special - Learnings from Mom
In Part 2 of Mother's Day special episode, the Pop duo share learnings from their mothers. Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing. www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/ Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi Get in touch with the Pops on popsinapod@gmail.com . Follow them on @popsinapod on Instagram