In this throwback episode, Nadir Pop and Peter Pop speak to Kerry Bajaj, sleep consultant and author of Sleep, Baby, Sleep . She has studied infant and child sleep in USA and a member of the Indian Society for Sleep Research. The Pops spoke to her about kids and sleep, her book, and much more. Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod Youtube - https://www.youtube.com...
Dec 06, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 143
In this throwback episode of Entrepreneur parents, the Pops have an entertaining chat with Meghana Narayan and Shauravi Malik, the founders of Slurrp Farm. We spoke about their journey from power-suit jobs to becoming entrepreneurs and balancing their professional and parental lives. Nadir is currently the Director of Growth at an integrated marketing agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing. www.linkedin...
Nov 29, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 142
On this episode, Nadir Pop and Peter Pop reflect on their childhood and identify the values and habits that are important to them. They share the 3 values and habits that they want to teach their kids. Tune in to find out more. Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadir currently is the Director of Growth at an integ...
Nov 23, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 141
On this episode, the Pop duo revisit a film that they have already watched and rewatch them with a whole new set of parenting eyes. Nadir Pop's picks are We need to talk about Kevin and Ugly. Peter Pop's picks are Life is Beautiful and Coach Carter. Tune in to find out more. Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadir...
Nov 15, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 140
The Pop duo love to read and on this episode they picked up 1 book each and shared with each other what are some of the things that theylearnt from them. Nadir Pops's pick was The Book you wish your parents had read by Phillipa Perry . Itis about how we have relationships with our children, what gets in the way of a good connection, and how it can be enhanced. Peter Pops's pick was Working with Influence by Dr. Amanda Nimon-Peters. It is based on behavioral science and features 9 principles of P...
Nov 07, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 139
Having a child can change the fundamentals of a relationship and much more. On this episode, Nadir Pop and Peter Pop speak to Prachi Vaish about the changes in the relationship between a couple post having a child, the larger impact it has and some easy ways to overcome them. Prachi Vaish is a Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist, Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist and Founder of Emotional Wellness Initiatives . She is also a mom to a 12 year old boy, loves to bake as therapy, a voracio...
Nov 01, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 138
On this episode, the Pop duo are joined by fellow podcaster Al Booth , who shares his experience as a Dad in the UK. The conversation covers delivery stories, childcare support, and everything in between. Al Booth is a Dad of 2, a broadcaster, a podcast producer, and a writer. He has 25 years of experience in radio, both commercial and BBC, and hosts and produces podcasts for clients and brands. Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.in...
Oct 24, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 137
The Pops duo continue the conversation about 3rd culture kids. In this episode, they are joined by a parent who grew up as a 3rd culture kid, Aditi Wardhan Singh. Aditi shares with Nadir Pop & Peter Pop her experience as a 3rd culture kid and how that has shaped her being a parent to 3rd culture kids. Aditi Wardhan Singh is the founder and Chief Editor of Raising World Children . A global citizen, she has created multiple resources for multicultural families. Aditi has written numerous books...
Oct 11, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 136
Third culture kids or third culture individuals are people who were raised in a culture other than their parents or the culture of their country of nationality, and also live in a different environment during a significant part of their child development years. Reading this definition Peter Pop realised that he is a third culture kid and reflected on his years growing up in UAE. In this episode, he and Nadir Pop discuss growing up as a third culture kid, and the positives and negatives of it. Ge...
Oct 04, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 135
2021 was a busy year for Srikanth Panaman, his band Bevar Sea released their 3rd album, The Timeless zone and on the personal front, his daughter was born. Srikanth spoke to Nadir Pop and Peter Pop about how he managed both "projects", his challenges, the impact of parenting on his music, and more. Bevar Sea on the Horns Up podcast - https://www.hornsuppod.com/the-podcast/episode/9c111c7b/172-or-bevar-sea Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - http...
Sep 27, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 134
The internet is abuzz with Quiet Quitting and the Pop duo weighs in on it. Nadir Pop and Peter Pops discuss their working experiences in their 20's and anecdotes from it, the ways it has changed since they become parents, and also how they try to balance work and family life. Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadi...
Sep 20, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 132
Education is one of Nadir Pop & Peter Pop's favourite topics to talk about. This week they get an insight into the behind the scenes of school education. They are joined by multi hyphenate Anuj Gurwara , who is a part of 2 schools in Hyderabad, Sherwood Public School and Heritage Valley. He shared with the Pop duo, the different aspects to the running of a school, the evolution of education and school culture. Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagr...
Sep 13, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 132
Brand new episodes of Pops in a Pod coming up. Stay tuned! Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadir currently is the Director of Growth at an integrated marketing agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing. www.linkedin.com/in...
Sep 09, 2022•53 sec
In this Throwback episode, Peter Pop and Nadir Pop revisit an episode from 2 years ago where they were joined by fellow podcaster Maitri Verma of the Little Fixes Podcast . Maitri shares how she celebrated her lockdown birthday, her experiences with her daughter during the festive season and more. Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod Youtube - https://www.youtube...
Aug 16, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 131
This week Nadir Pop and Peter Pop revisit an episode from 2 years ago on the impact of that marks and grade play in life and the factors that affect it. They were joined by 5 guests who share their perspectives and also their journeys. Animesh Das Denzil Lewis Rohit Mascarehanas Santosh aka SKaM Harshad Palsule Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod Youtube - https...
Aug 02, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 130
Nadir Pop and Peter Pop are back with another episode of Parenting in Films, this time around it is a Bollywood film. Dil Dhadakne Do tells the story of the Mehras, a dysfunctional family who invite their family and friends on a cruise trip to celebrate the parents' 30th wedding anniversary and later reconcile. For this episode the Pop duo focus on the parenting of the The Mehras - Kamal Mehra and Neelam Mehra portrayed by Anil Kapoor and Shefali Shah respectively. Tune in to find out more. Get ...
Jul 19, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 129
The Pop duo revisit a the Father's Day episode from 2 years ago. They spoke to Aditya Tiwari - India's youngest single dad through adoption. Aditya shared his parenting experience post adopting his son Avnish and much more. Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadir currently is the Director of Growth at an integrate...
Jul 05, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 128
The last part of Fathers' month 2022. The Pop duo are joined by marketer Saheb Sahani. A father to a 4 year old, he recently released his first book, Notes of a Fatherosaur Saheb shared with Nadir Pop and Peter Pop, the inspiration behind his book, the process of writing it, his parenting journey so far and much. Tune in to find out. To avail of The Emotional Wellness Initiatives Father's day offer visit - https://www.instagram.com/myemotionalwellness/ Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod...
Jun 28, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 127
Part 3 of Fathers' month is here! The Pop duo are joined by media mogul, Roshan Abbas . Roshan Abbas wear many hats, some of them are MC, event manager, film Director, angel Investor and many more. Roshan founded and led Encompass (now Geometry Encompass) as Managing Director into becoming India’s largest, most awarded experiential marketing agency. The self described story teller and story seller shared with Nadir Pop and Peter Pop his parenting journey, being a dad in the 90's and many many st...
Jun 21, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 126
Bonus episode of Fathers' month. This is one of the earliest episode of Pops in a Pod, all the way back from March 2020. The Pops duo (well Nadir Pop) met up with Jose Covaco aka Hoezaay, a popular figure on social media for his funny videos. Jose spoke to Nadir Pop about being a parent to his then 5 year old daughter, the change in his content post becoming a father and a lot more. Tune in! To avail of The Emotional Wellness Initiatives Father's day offer visit - https://www.instagram.com/myemo...
Jun 17, 2022•51 min
In the 2nd episode of Fathers' month Nadir Pop & Peter Pop are joined by Tuhin Paul. Tuhin is the artist and storyteller of Menstrupedia , a fast-growing startup that offers high social impact educational materials in the form of comic books, workshops, and animated videos. Tuhin spoke to the Pop duo about the origins of Menstrupedia, his parenting journey, the inspiration behind Gullu, their experience on Shark Tank India and much more. Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com ...
Jun 14, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 125
Nadir Pop & Peter Pop will be curating Fathers' month all of June. Their guest in the first episode is Cary Edwards. Cary has played different roles in the media and entertainment industry, last year he became a dad to twins. The self described multi hyphenate shares with the Pop duo his experience with being a unmarried father and the challenges it had brought so far. Tune in to find out more. Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www...
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 124
It's June and the Pops are back with Fathers' month. This time around they will be bringing stories of 4 Dads from across India. Stay tuned for more. Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PopsinaPod Nadir currently is the Director of Growth at an integrated marketing agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital v...
Jun 01, 2022•35 sec
With Father's Day coming up, the Pops will be curating Fathers' month all of June. To preface this is a special episode, Peter Pop speaks to his Pop, Mr. Subramani. They chat about being a parent in the Middle East in the 80's and 90's and the challenges it brought, being a involved parent then and even some stories about Peter Pop's childhood. Tune in! Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/ Facebook - https://...
May 31, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 123
The Pop duo are back with another episode of Parenting in Films. On this episode they discuss the Oscar winning film, King Richard. King Richard is a biographical sports drama film starring Will Smith as Richard Williams, the father and coach of famed tennis players Venus and Serena Williams. The film highlights the sacrifice and perseverance of Richard Williams and his wife Brandy to make their daughters successful athletes. Tune in to find out what Nadir Pop and Peter Pop thought of the movie....
May 17, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 122
In this Mother's Day special episode Nadir Pop and Peter Pop speak to Zehra Naqvi about her experience as a mother and partner. Zehra Naqvi is an author, independent journalist and mother. She writes on gender, social issues, literature, heritage, culture and parenting and her articles have been published in Indian Express, The Hindu and many other publications. Her memoir The Reluctant Mother: A Story No One Wants To Tell was released recently by Hay House. Get in touch with the Pop duo on pops...
May 03, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 121
Nadir Pop and Peter Pop both enjoy reading books a lot and have spoken to multiple authors on the podcast over the past couple years. This Saturday, the 23rd is World Book and copyright day Day by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to promote reading, publishing, and copyright. Interesting trivia, the day is also the anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare. Last year, the Pop duo recommended a few books, this year they did an entire episode on b...
Apr 19, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 120
Conflict and war are a difficult topic to discuss especially with children. Nadir Pop and Peter Pop are joined by 2 guests on this informative episode to better understand how to explain the topic of conflict and war to children, pre-schoolers as well as teenagers. Dr. Swati Popat Vats and Dr. Wilona Annunciation share with the Pop duo their experiences as an educator and psychiatrist respectively. Dr. Swati Popat Vats, President of Podar Education Network, is a global educator with over 32 year...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 119
An episode that Nadir Pop and Peter Pop were not sure would happen when they recorded Welcome to 2022 a few months ago. Their kids attended school in person. The Pop duo discuss expectations before school started, the initial days of school and also how their kids are now. Every parent will relate to this episode. Get in touch with the Pop duo on popsinapod@gmail.com Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod Youtube - ht...
Mar 29, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 118
One of the realizations that Nadir Pop & Peter Pop had on the previous episode To Buy or Not to Buy - Pre school edition was that their kids have too much stuff. This week the Pop Duo speak to Freyan Bhujwala & Kanika Vasudeva from The Share Bear thesharebear.in on sustainable living, mindful parenting and promoting a circular economy, in an easy and convenient manner. Their vision is to normalise the buying and selling of pre-loved items Kanika has a post-graduate degree in Social Commu...
Mar 22, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 117
