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Pops in a Pod

Nadir & Peterwww.popsinapod.in
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.
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Episodes

#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 w...

Jun 18, 202037 min

#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 – produci...

Jun 18, 202050 min

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 ha...

Jun 12, 202056 minSeason 1Ep. 29

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 – p...

Jun 05, 202050 minSeason 1Ep. 28

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 compa...

Jun 03, 202012 minSeason 1Ep. 27

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 conten...

May 29, 202048 minSeason 1Ep. 26

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-kanthawa...

May 27, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 25

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-depression 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-47249...

May 22, 202049 minSeason 1Ep. 24

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 ...

May 20, 202022 minSeason 1Ep. 23

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...

May 15, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 22

EP 21 - Quarantine Catch Up Pt. 4

One month of the Quarantine Catch Up! In this mid-week episode the Pop duo discuss the tiny things they have noticed at home during this lockdown period. 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 pub...

May 12, 202010 minSeason 1Ep. 21

EP 20 - Mother's Day Special - Army Moms

The Pop duo are joined on this Mother's Day special episode by writer, Prerna Singh https://www.instagram.com/looneypenny/ and supermodel, Lakshmi Rana https://www.instagram.com/lakshmirana/ . They share their experience about growing up as Army kids and now as Army moms. 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/nadi...

May 08, 20201 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 20

EP 19 - Quarantine Catch Up Pt. 3

Another mid-week catch up from the Pop duo during this lockdown period. This week they share the simple things that have become a novelty during the Quarantine. 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 of marketing experience with companies ranging ...

May 05, 202013 minSeason 1Ep. 19

EP 18 - Mental Health during lockdown Part 2

In Part 2 of Experts Speak on Lockdown, we shift attention towards, the children. The Pop duo are joined by their first out of state guest - Shobhika Jaju, a psychologist specializing in children. Shobika shares the impact of the lockdown on the mental health of children and a few easy ways to deal with it. 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 a...

May 01, 202034 minSeason 1Ep. 18

EP 17 Quarantine Catch Up Pt. 2

The Pop duo continue with the new format, a mid-week catch-up episode during this lockdown period. Aptly titled the Quarantine Catch Up. This week they discuss how those with vices are dealing with this lockdown and the way they are scoring their fix. If you would like to share a story with us or have any feedback then get in touch with us on popsinapod@gmail.com . You can also follow us on @popsinapod on Instagram

Apr 28, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 17

EP 16 - Mental Health during Lockdown Part 1

The Pop duo are joined by a two prominent experts in their own right, who share their perspectives on the Indian lockdown and effects of the same on mental health. Sudha Ravishankar, is a media professor who has been associated with KC College - Media Department for over 20 years. She shares her unique experience as a parent. Sudha Ravishankar, is a media professor who has been associated with KC College - Media Department for over 20 years. She shares her unique experience as a parent. Dr. Swat...

Apr 24, 202049 minSeason 1Ep. 16

EP 15 - Quarantine Catch Up Pt.1

The Pop duo have started a new format during this lockdown period, Quarantine Catch Up . Find out what is happening in their lives this week and also what's coming on the next episode. Listen to aswekeepsearching - Sleep - https://album.link/i/1503893516 Get in touch with us on popsinapod@gmail.com . Follow us on @popsinapod on Instagram

Apr 22, 202012 minSeason 1Ep. 15

EP 14 - Parents in Bollywood films

This week the Pop duo try something different. One month into the lockdown in Mumbai, India and 4 episodes on COVID-19 later, they decided to take a slight departure and delve into Bollywood films. Writer Alok Sharma joins the Pop duo to discuss the parent characters in movies - Taare Zameen Par and Chhichhore. Share with us your favourite parent characters in Bollywood - popsinapod@gmail.com . Follow us on @popsinapod on Instagram

Apr 19, 202058 minSeason 1Ep. 14

EP 13 - Covid-19 India Lockdown Pt. 3

It's week 3 of the lockdown in India. The Pop duo speak to a couple of guest parents about how they are dealing with the situation. They also speak to an activist on how one can make a difference to society at large during these trying times. You can make a contribution - https://www.ketto.org/fundraiser/to-provide-ration-to-poor-familiesdaily-wage-earners-affected-by-lockdown Share with us what is the first thing you will do after the lockdown ends - popsinapod@gmail.com . Follow us on @popsina...

Apr 10, 202040 minSeason 1Ep. 13

EP 12 - Covid-19 India Lockdown Pt. 2

As week 2 of the The COVID-19 Lockdown in India continues, the Pop duo discuss how they are coping with the situation. They are joined by a few guests who share their experience during these trying times. Share with us how you are dealing with the lockdown - popsinapod@gmail.com . Follow us on @popsinapod on Instagram

Apr 03, 202049 minSeason 1Ep. 12

EP 11 - Covid-19 India Lockdown

On Episode 9, the Pop duo ended with an optimistic take on Covid-19, 2 weeks later they are now home bound with a lock down implemented across India. On this episode, Nadir Pop and Peter Pop discuss how they manage working from home with kids, keeping their kids engaged and more. How are you managing with working from home, let us know popsinapod@gmail.com . Follow us on @popsinapod on Instagram

Mar 27, 202022 minSeason 1Ep. 11

EP 10 - Sleep Baby Sleep - Kerry Bajaj

Our guest is a Mumbai based sleep consultant, author of Sleep, Baby, Sleep - Kerry Bajaj . She has studied infant and child sleep in America and a member of the Indian Society for Sleep Research. We spoke to her about kids and sleep, her book and much more. Kerry Bajaj is the wife of Karan Bajaj - CEO and Founder of WhiteHat Jr who recently sold his company to Byju's for $300 million Let us know if your child has had an interesting sleep journey - popsinapod@gmail.com . Follow us on @popsinapod ...

Mar 20, 20201 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 10

EP 9 - Kids in the time of Coronavirus

As concern has spread across the world due to the Coronavirus aka Covid-19, Nadir Pop and Peter Pop discuss the impact it has had on their lives in Mumbai, India where the virus is finding its way in. They also discuss how to talk about this to their children and also the preventive measure they are taking. Let us know how you are dealing with Coronavirus with your children on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow us on @popsinapod on Instagram

Mar 13, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 9

EP 8 - Fun(ny) Dad - Jose 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. Follow Jose on instagram @hoezaay (if you haven't already) Get in touch with the Pops with feedback, questions and more on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/ Facebook - https://www.facebook...

Mar 06, 202050 minSeason 1Ep. 8

EP 7 - The musician dad - 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. What kind of music do you enjoy with your child? Share it with us at popsinapod@gmail.com Follow us on www.instagram.com/popsinapod

Feb 28, 202037 minSeason 1Ep. 7

EP 6 - The Wives - Post Pregnancy

Nadir Pop and Peter Pop are back again in the second part of THE WIVES with their significant others Sabiha and Karen to discuss their parenting journey post delivery. The highs and lows of bringing the baby home, transisiton back to work and even POOP! Do you have an interesting story? Share it with us at popsinapod@gmail.com Follow us on www.instagram.com/popsinapod

Feb 21, 202029 minSeason 1Ep. 6

EP 5 - The Wives - Pre Pregnancy

Presenting our very first guests, our better halves Sabiha and Karen. Listen to their side of the journey of parenting with the Pop duo from the joy of finding out about the pregnancy to the delivery and everything in between. Do you have an interesting pregnancy experience? Share it with us at popsinapod@gmail.com Follow us on www.instagram.com/popsinapod

Feb 14, 202057 minSeason 1Ep. 5

EP 4 - To Buy or Not to Buy

To buy or not to buy that is the question, whether it's ok to subject your mind to outrageous baby product prices or to just sit back and wait. This week, Nadir and Peter discuss their experiences buying (or not) baby products. Tune in to find out all about it. Link to the article referenced in the episode - https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/invest/how-new-parents-can-plan-finances-household-budget-and-invest-for-child-goals/articleshow/64424912.cms Pops & Moms, what was your exper...

Feb 07, 202031 minSeason 1Ep. 4

EP 3 - The Planning Pt. 2

Nadir & Peter pick up the story from where they left off. In the final part of 'The Planning' they delve deeper into other aspects of pre-parenting life like finance, emotional, mental and more. But is so much planning needed? Listen to find out and tell us your journey to being parents, we'd love to hear and you might even become our guest on the show :-) Send in your stories, feedback and more at popsinapod@gmail.com Follow us on www.instagram.com/popsinapod...

Jan 31, 202042 minSeason 1Ep. 3

EP 2 - The Planning Pt. 1

On this episode, Nadir & Peter discuss the stages before they became Dads - finding the perfect partner and the right time to become parents. The Pop duo go through the initial stages of togetherness and how they took to 'planning' in a big way. Send in your stories, feedback and more at popsinapod@gmail.com Follow us on www.instagram.com/popsinapod Recorded at Cuckoo Club, Bandra, Mumbai.

Jan 24, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 2
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