We are two Indian girls on a quest to figure out life's mess. Because life can be a lot like riding a fish...weird, twisted, and totally f***ed up! So join us on this journey, and who knows, maybe we could exchange some tricks of the trade??
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While we munch on some carrots and cucumbers, we thought, why not finally sit down after 3 months and engage in our usual word diarrhea and break down what we have been up to in the last quarter, how we feel having turned 29, and all things in between! Our Website: https://likeridingafish.wixsite.com/my-site Follow us on Instagram: @likeridingafish And for a closer look into our lives, check out :…
And Butter Nan is back on the podcast after two years. Older, wiser, and with some brand new experiences having moved out of home, we have lots to talk about. Dive in with us! Our Website: https://likeridingafish.wixsite.com/my-site Follow us on Instagram: @likeridingafish Music Credits: "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0…
We're knee-deep in nostalgia. From MCU to chat history with an ex, a One Piece interaction gone wrong, and so much more, we deep-dive into our memory-hoarding obsession with a side of souvenir box unpacking ASMR. Tune in! Our Website: https://likeridingafish.wixsite.com/my-site Follow us on Instagram: @likeridingafish Music Credits: "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under…
Our thoughts from a month back. It's half introspection, half realisation, and a whole lot of ramble! Listen for fun and get to know us a bit more. We will try to get the next episode out on time, with thoughts and conversations fresh off the press! Our Website: https://likeridingafish.wixsite.com/my-site Follow us on Instagram: @likeridingafish Music Credits: Music from https://filmmusic.io…
Are we finally shedding our pseudonym for the nick of our nicknames? This one's all about perceptions and maybe even changing them...? Listen on fishies! Our Website: https://likeridingafish.wixsite.com/my-site Follow us on Instagram: @likeridingafish Music Credits: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY…
Some days you just get into a rant about how your girlfriends can be shitty friends as compared to your partner's 'bros'. And some days that rant gets you to a better place. Listen to find out if this is one of those... Our Website: https://likeridingafish.wixsite.com/my-site Follow us on Instagram: @likeridingafish Music Credits: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod…
Okayyy so 2025 is here and we are ready for it! Listen as we dissect our mindset going into the new year, and break down how it is that we both differ in our approach to achieving all that we set out to! Our Website: https://likeridingafish.wixsite.com/my-site Follow us on Instagram: @likeridingafish Music Credits: https://freemusicarchive.org "Woke up this Morning (TP 53)" by Till Paradiso…
This 6th episode of LRAF's 6th season marks the start of our 6th year in this podcast journey and we couldn't be happier to have Ray as our guest of honour! This one is a must-listen for all those who need a big dose of sunshine and a huge hit of dopamine; we discuss first impressions, our red flags, generation gaps, and things that make living in this hugely imperfect world a whole lot easier and…
What do you get when you get two dinos to answer some tough and fun questions while they're riding high on beer and vodka? This episode! Tune in folks, it's actually quite funny :p! Our Website: https://likeridingafish.wixsite.com/my-site Follow us on Instagram: @likeridingafish Music Credits: https://freemusicarchive.org "Woke up this Morning (TP 53)" by Till Paradiso License: CC BY…
What happens when life serves you a big whop of reality check? 2024 has been a year of tough stuff, heavy realizations, and some serious adulting. All in the midst of major fun. Listen to know how we're coping! Our Website: https://likeridingafish.wixsite.com/my-site Follow us on Instagram: @likeridingafish Music Credits: https://freemusicarchive.org "Woke up this Morning (TP 53)" by Till Paradiso…
This one's about our style evolution, the childhood mini-traumas that triggered it, how we got into sustainability and thrifting, and what we think about slicked-back buns! Our Website: https://likeridingafish.wixsite.com/my-site Follow us on Instagram: @likeridingafish Music Credits: https://freemusicarchive.org "Woke up this Morning (TP 53)" by Till Paradiso License: CC BY…
Do friendships die when details go unmentioned? Listen in as we explore this conundrum and more! Our Website: https://likeridingafish.wixsite.com/my-site Follow us on Instagram: @likeridingafish Music Credits: https://freemusicarchive.org "Woke up this Morning (TP 53)" by Till Paradiso License: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode)
We are back! Count this as a catch-up session. And let us know how you feel about this comeback! Hopefully, we'll see you twice a month. But like always...no commitment! Our Website: https://likeridingafish.wixsite.com/my-site Follow us on Instagram: @likeridingafish Music Credits: https://freemusicarchive.org "Woke up this Morning (TP 53)" by Till Paradiso License: CC BY…
Have you ever questioned your own worth? Here's Blue Dino doing just that... Transcription: What's my worth? And who decides it? Does it depend on how pretty I am? Or how quickly my grey cells operate? Does it spring from my confidence? Or the sense of style I project when I head out? Or does it come from all of it? and more? And even less. Maybe it does come from all of it, the more and the less.…
This is all about Malayalam. The language of our ancestors, the language of our family, the language that's always been almost within reach. This is Red Dino's tale about her ever evolving relationship with her mother tongue. Transcription: Enikku malayalam manssilavum, pakshe paryaam patilla. I can understand Malayalam but I can't speak it. That's one phrase out of a limited few that me and my…
What do you do when you can't shake off the weight of all the history surrounding you? Do you give in or tether yourself stronger to the present? Listen to know what Blue Dino did when she found herself walking along a similar path of polarity... Transcription: As I strolled on the cobblestones made in the past, taking in the sea breeze, arm lovingly entangled in my baby cousin's, the place drew…
Did we leave behind the game of peekaboo along with our childhood? Or is there a way to reclaim them both? Here's Red Dino finding a way... Transcription: Peekaboo. A game that's almost a rite of passage for every growing child. A game that has quite unwittingly scared and scarred a few, while arousing the best kind of curiosity and laughs in others. A game that's all about disappearing within…
Have you ever found yourself turning around, for what, you don't even know? It's like you are answering a silent call of what was left behind. Blue Dino recalls that day in Kyoto when she experienced something similar... Transcription: Some sights make you look back. Of course, the obvious ones that you just can't look away from. Like the sunset gone by, or a loved one saying goodbye. But also a…
When you catch the travel bug, where do your feet, your wallet, and your dreams take you? This is Red Dino documenting her own wanderlust aspirations. Along with certain realisations that will guide her jaunts and escapades! Transcription: "Beach or mountain?" How many times have you been asked this question? Either by a friend, a potential love match, or even a BuzzFeed quiz? I thought my answer…
Ever loved someone you also hated? What about a place? For Blue Dino her relationship with Delhi has always been like that. But listen to why, despite all the reservations, she keeps finding herself back there time and again… Transcription: Delhi. Dilli. Oh, what a love-hate relationship I share with you. On one hand, you gave me my lovely childhood and quite a few of my memorable teenage years.…
Our faces describe us, define us. Or so we think. Red Dino wonders if there is more to be said about (and by) our backs or if it is all a front. Transcription: People are adept at hiding their emotions. Their faces less often poker, more likely a mask. But with all our gazes fixed on the eyes, the twitch of the brows, the movement of the lips, with our guard up against this keen and constant…
A day planned for trekking transforms into even more of an adventure when fleeting feelings get involved. Blue Dino recalls a recent memory of chancing upon an unlikely companion amidst the greenery of Coorg and a hundred leeches... Transcription: A wagging tail. Check Soft, loving eyes. Check And a full set of floppy ears. Check and Check. Against the green tapestry of Coorg, a sweet creature…
Some stories, some memories, some figures are too firmly cemented in one's childhood to ever leave the scope of legendary. Resigning herself to waves of nostalgia, Red Dino recollects moments from her past that made a shoe spotting in a strange city feel like home. Transcription: Growing up, martial arts movies were a rage in my household, thanks to my father's love for them. And as often happens,…
Exactly one year to the date, Blue Dino, along with her sisters, had stood amazed at the sight of the shining Tokyo Sky Tree. Some moments hold your gaze for an eternity, whether it be through pictures or your dreams. Well, this one was too special for Blue Dino to not capture as a postcard as well. So here goes... Transcription: When you have lived a perfect day with the perfect companions in a…
Colours and moments have one thing in common, people perceive them in their unique way. This is Red Dino's tale of a moment filled with colours. What's yours? Transcription: Blue, green, white,...light. Framing it all, orange. Sometimes a split second is all you need. Walking, talking, you gaze upwards and, lo and behold, a moment. You capture a snippet of the present within the bounds of some…
Yes, we are back after 2 months but dare we say this one is a banger?! A long-awaited episode finally drops with two of our closest friends - Sunflower and Purple Bunny! From first impressions to when three became four, this episode is a peek into our hearts, our friendship, and of course, our story of a lifetime to come! Our Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Follow us on Instagram:…
TW: Reproduction Troubles & Challenges Recent conversations with family and friends prompted this rant where we talk about societal expectations, the myriad of options available to bring kids both the into world and one's life, and what this immensity of information and options means in terms of opportunities as well as pressures. Our Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Follow us on…
Is there something universal about what women experience all around the world? That's the question we set out to answer in this episode while uncovering a few of our own encounters as women in the dating world, in the workplace, and in society in general. Timestamp: Intro: 1:00 - 4:17 The Roots: 4:17 - 24:54 Of The Pop: 24:54 - END Our Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Follow us on…
For a human being, loneliness is not a question of if but when. As sad as it sounds, facing feelings of isolation doesn't have to be all that bleak! Listen to this episode to find out all about how and why loneliness has come to be a mandatory yet self-imposed experience in every person's life. And what we all can do to navigate the lonely moments a little better! Timestamp: Intro: 1:00 - 4:30 The…
In our first episode of 2023, we thought what better way to start the year than by covering our top 23 quotes from the 23 books that we read over the last year! Of course, as always, we derail into what these quotes mean to us, represent to us, and even make us think of! We hope there are learnings even you can take from them. And don't worry, this is a spoiler-free episode. So listen!! Our…
Happy holidays everyone! This episode is all about spreading some holiday cheer, looking back at the year that 2022 has been, and manifesting great things for 2023. We hope your year-end is fantastic and full of everything you want and wish for! See you next year with some amazing new waves! Timestamp: Intro: 00:00 - 01:22 Holiday Cheer: 01:22 - 09:03 Highs and Lows of '22: 09:03 - 14:03 Word for…
Is coming of age a singular event of great significance, or is it an elaborate lie? This month, we dissected this very question. And boy did we come up with some answers; all backed by research and personal experience! Listen to this episode and maybe find some solace about 'adulting' in today's world! P.S. When do you think you came of age? Timestamp: Intro: 01.01 - 03:25 The Roots: 03:25 - 13:05…
Is romance eternal, universal, and a real experience? Or is it simply a human construct...totally made up? This month, we dive into the waves of romantic love, dissecting it from all angles, just to answer this question! Listen to get a better idea of love and all things romantic! Timestamp: Intro: 01:01 - 03:55 The Roots: 03:55 - 18:50 Local, Global: 18:50 - 31:34 In The Lab: 31:34 - 44:50 Coming…
As we step into a new phase of Like Riding A Fish, we thought it best to give you all a preview of what our monthly episodes will look like. Listen to know what's to come! Hope you're as excited as us for this new beginning, because we can't wait! P.S. We reveal the first wave's topic in this intro episode! Our Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Follow us on Instagram: @likeridingafish Music…
The end of the chapters is finally here! And to wrap this phase of Like Riding A Fish, we went back in time and took some pointers from our past selves! This episode is an ode to the last 2.5+ years and a look at how we have changed or remained the same! So hear us answer the three questions we started this podcast with. And until the next phase, byeee! Our Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com…
Most times, ends don't come with a warning or a loud sign, they usually come as soft whispers or crashing bangs, unexpected and committed. In our case, it was a resounding epiphany vocalised by RD and validated by BD. But not all endings are The End. Some are the start of a new paragraph, chapter, or an altogether new book. Stay tuned and thanks for helping us make it till here! Our Website:…
Ever felt like every passing day was the exact copy of the one before? Having set routines can sometimes do that to you. In this episode we dissect our love-hate relationship with routines. And also talk about how similar days can somehow add up to a drastically different future! Our Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Instagram/Twitter: @likeridingafish Music from https://filmmusic.io…
And we're back after a month but what seems like an eternity! Sorry for being gone but we were busy chasing one of our dreams! In this episode, we talk about some incidents and things that inspire and motivate us to keep following our dream of writing. From a friend's voice note to watching a show! Check it out and let us know what are some of your dreams and how you go chasing after them! Our…
We are back with Butter Nan this week to talk about all things Empathy! Are we all rare empaths or have we learned the skill of empathy? Does being empathetic come with its own challenges? What are some key reminders that are necessary to remember when practicing empathy? We try to answer all these questions and more! Go listen! Follow Butter Nan on Instagram: @visualsxverses Our Website:…
You know you're lucky in life when you have friends like family! This episode is just us gushing about a 9-day fun trip we had (at home) with our two amazingly brilliant friends. And while we gush, we also talk about some lessons that we learned during this fest of a get-together. Listen to us rave and do share your friendship stories with us! Our Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com…
Taking forward our discussion from the last episode, we talk about how our relationship with Money has evolved as we started earning! From a prediction of an astrologer to the guilt of overspending, we discuss it all! Our Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Instagram/Twitter: @likeridingafish Music from https://filmmusic.io "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC…
One shopping trip led to a bucketload of guilt, stress, as well as this episode! Like always, introspection and conversation can bring a lot of clarity to our lives. And this time, we experienced it first hand as we sat down to discuss how our childhood experiences came to shape our relationship with money! Listen now and let us know what you think! Our Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com…
After what seemed like ages, we reunited with the chicks of the Chick-Lit Podcast, Karyn and Aubree, to discuss all things Delhi Belly! Were we proud of introducing them to their first-ever Indian film? Yes!!! Check out the episode to discover how we all became the Queens of Delhi Belly! Our episode on Chick-Lit Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7BpcXiNrEQogWLxVLLAq0y Find The Chicks here:…
Growing up, 'shy' was THE word that came to people's minds when meeting us for the first time. And as years went by, it changed in some situations and not at all in others. But safe to say, we've evolved over time and so has our relationship with the word itself! Check out this episode for some tips to break free from the mould of shyness! Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com…
In this episode we sit down to discuss a new 'post-midnight thought' and it takes us to conversations we never thought we would end up at. Check it out! Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Instagram/Twitter: @likeridingafish Music from https://filmmusic.io "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
The last month has been a super busy one for us. But it also brought along some weird and unexpected experiences which ignited this discussion revolving around male privilege, entitlement and what cis men can be cognizant of and learn, to do better by women and the world. P.S.: Men beware, we've not been easy! Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Instagram: @likeridingafish Music from…
Kickstarting the new century of the podcast, we decided to ask each other some burning questions that don't tend to come up in our usual off-podcast conversations. And many revelations were made! Check it out to get a deep insight into who we are and what we think about a whole lot of things under the sun. Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Instagram: @likeridingafish Music from…
It took us a while, but we're so so happy that we're finally here! This episode is dedicated to all the wonderful listeners who have kept us going, inspired us with their conversations, and made our hearts burst with joy! Thank you so much for coming with us on this journey and we hope to do better for you as we continue Like Riding A Fish! Special thanks to Orange Dino, Gautam, Hermes & Theron…
TW: We talk about the loss of loved ones and grief. Every felt judged for the way you grieve? The way you cry or don't cry when you lose someone, or how you choose to cope with loss? Ever realised you were in denial about that loss? We discuss all this and more in this episode; check it out! How you can contribute to Chapter 100:…
Consider this episode a sort of rant. And if not, just us trying to figure out how, in general, lives come to be greatly influenced by and dependant on two unique types of numbers: age and money. We break down our thinking as well as the weightage people around us give to the number game. But in the end, consider it a conversational rant. Let us know what you think! How you can contribute to…
