Let’s Chaat: Stories of Fellowship

About Let’s Chaat: Stories of Fellowship

The podcast of the American India Foundation Clinton Fellowship cohort of 2019-2020. Fellows 'chaat' over 5 topics and share stories from their fellowships. Join us as we explore themes such as brokenness, innovation, heat, discovery, and movement. Credits: Ismael Byers (Producer, Editor, and Writer) and McKenna Parker (Producer, Editor, and Writer) Host: Anjali Balakrishna

Publisher

American India Foundation

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Jun 2020

Latest episode

4 Aug 2020

Latest episodes

6 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Aug 2020

   Hindsight 20/20 (Bonus episode!)

   All of the contributors from the Let's Chaat series come together to offer some advice to the upcoming cohorts of the AIF William J. Clinton Fellowship for Service in India. CREDITS: McKenna Parker (Writer, Producer, and Editor) and Ismael Byers (Writer, Producer, and Editor) HOST: Anjali Balakrishna CONTRIBUTORS: Arya Diwase, Ayushi Parashar, Dominique DuTremble, Donald Swen, Eric Smith, Jane Hammaker, Jessie Standifer, Mantasha Khaleel, McKenna Parker, Naomi Tsai, Pallavi Deshpande, Sri Ramesh, Tenzin Tsagong, Ismael Byers, Anant Tibrewal, Anjali Balakrishna, Chenam Barshee, Sahana Afreen, Aishwarya Maheshwari MUSIC CREDITS: The Quiet Life by Matt Large | Hurricane Season by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist | Odyssey by [ocean jams] A transcript of this episode can be found here: https://bit.ly/LetsChaatEp6 #letschaat #podcast #podcasting #storytelling #audio #newpodcast #fellowship #stories #humaninterest #US #India #SouthAsia #development #socialsector

2. 

   28 Jul 2020

   Auto! Stories of Movement (Ep. 5)

   Auto rickshaws are everywhere in India, and they’re an affordable, easy way to move around. Today we’ll take an auto on a tour of stories. There will be recalibrated itineraries, changed drop locations, and some detours along the way. CREDITS: McKenna Parker (Writer, Producer, and Editor) and Ismael Byers (Writer, Producer, and Editor) HOST: Anjali Balakrishna STORYTELLERS: Anjali Balakrishna, Donald Swen, Pallavi Deshpande, Aishwarya Maheshwari, Tenzin Tsagong MUSIC CREDITS: The Quiet Life by Matt Large | Hurricane Season by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist | Despite the Obvious Lie by Stationary Sign | Have You Tried the Key by Arthur Benson | I Have a Plan, Mr Norton by Arthur Benson | My Love Will Bite by T. Morri | Mount Olympus by Trabant 33 | Silver Mirror by Clarence Reed | Elephant Stroll by Jerry Lacey | Things Went South by Stationary Sign | Shinigami by SINY | 3XQ by Baron Grand | Winnipeg Sneak by Arthur Benson | Trainee Day by Stationary Sign | Sweet Fall by Moon Craters | Ice Cream Social by Dylan Sitts | Look Once by Mica Emory | Sweeping the Savannah by Sight of Wonders | Rain and Wind by Medité | Wildlife East by Farrell Wooten | Crane Song by Tenzin Choegyal | Ether by Jakob Ahlbom | Air Bed by Osoku | Odyssey by [ocean jams] | Special thanks and credit to the Merasi community of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan for the use of their music. Taken from their album, "Merasi: Hearts with Hope 2 Tour," tracks 2 and 16. A transcript of this episode can be found here: https://bit.ly/LetsChaatEp5 #letschaat #podcast #podcasting #storytelling #audio #newpodcast #fellowship #stories #humaninterest #US #India #SouthAsia #development #socialsector

3. 

   21 Jul 2020

   Naksha: Stories Lost and Found (Ep. 4)

   Identities, cultures, and lessons learned: uncharted territories and a journey without destination. In the fellowship, like in life, you can feel like you are lost without a map. Sometimes, you have to wander to find your way. CREDITS: McKenna Parker (Writer, Producer, and Editor) and Ismael Byers (Writer, Producer, and Editor) HOST: Anjali Balakrishna STORYTELLERS: Jessie Standifer, Ayushi Parashar, Eric Smith, Ismael Byers, Mantasha Khaleel MUSIC CREDITS: The Quiet Life by Matt Large | Hurricane Season by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist | | No Clues Left by Arthur Benson | Caught Sleeping by Mac Taboel | Trying to Walk and Talk by Stationary Sign | Iridescent by Infinity Ripple | Particle Attraction by Airae | Decorum by Vincent & A Secret | Dream Bigger by Yi Nantiro | Blue Nights and Yellow Days by Matt Large | A Common Goal by Moon Craters | Red Red Shoes by Czar Donic | Nights and Mornings by Heath Cantu | A New Man by Gavin Luke | Blue Street by Rossier | A Place for Us by Howard Harper-Barnes | World of Dreamers by Jhukane Bada | A Pensive Mood by Eric Feinberg | Stay (Wide Open) (Instrumental Version) by Loving Caliber | Rewind Time by Clarence Reed | Odyssey by [ocean jams] | Special thanks and credit to the Merasi community of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan for the use of their music. Taken from their album, "Merasi: Hearts with Hope 2 Tour" tracks 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, and 14.

4. 

   15 Jul 2020

   Tandoor: Stories of Heat (Ep. 3)

   Spices, passion, the desert sun. India is HOT - and so are our stories today! Even if you’re just listening, have some water or refreshing sharbat close by! CREDITS: McKenna Parker (Writer, Producer, and Editor) and Ismael Byers (Writer, Producer, and Editor) HOST: Anjali Balakrishna STORYTELLERS: Anjali Balakrishna, Naomi Tsai, Dominique DuTremble, Mantasha Khaleel, Sahana Afreen, Tenzin Tsagong, Chenam Barshee MUSIC CREDITS: The Quiet Life by Matt Large | Hurricane Season by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist | I’ll Be Your Helper by Martin Klem | Odyssey by [ocean jams] | Treat Me Right by Lionel Quick | The Challenge by | Notes to Self by Gavin Luke | Leave a Mark by Leumoti | Magellanic Clouds by Rand Aldo | Vaxla by Isberg | Duck in a Box by Jobii | You See My Soul by Lukas Amil | Pale by Ennio Mano | Sweet Fall by Moon Craters | Confused Mind by Stationart Sign | It’s Not That Serious by Arthur Benson | Paris in Spring by Travant 33 | It’s Not Mine but I Want It by Leimoti | Clouds Above by | She Was My Annie by Blue Topaz | Aquerala by Cornelio | Querida by Cornelio | Simple Pleasantries by Arthur Benson | Fresh Squeeze by Daniel Fridell | How to Tango by Arthur Benson | Odd Behavior by Arthur Benson | Jello Walking by Arthur Benson | Skilled in the Arts by Yi Nantiro | Escucha Mi Salsa by Son Habana | In the Peak Bar by Oakwood Station | Confidence is Key by Arthur Benson | #letschaat #podcast #podcasting #storytelling #audio #newpodcast #fellowship #stories #humaninterest #US #India #SouthAsia #development #socialsector

5. 

   7 Jul 2020

   Jugaad: Stories of Desi Innovation (Ep. 2)

   Jugaad is a Hindi word. The closest English translation would probably be ‘jury-rigging,’ but that doesn’t quite capture it all. There’s more to it than that - the stories in this episode should illustrate why. CREDITS: McKenna Parker (Writer and Producer) and Ismael Byers (Producer, Editor and Co-Writer) HOST: Anjali Balakrishna STORYTELLERS: Pallavi Deshpande, Aishwarya Maheshwari, Sahana Afreen, Arya Diwase and Jane Hammaker MUSIC CREDITS: The Quiet Life by Matt Large | Hurrican Season by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist | Chips N’ Drinks by Osoku | Winnipeg Sneak by Arthur Benson | People Falling Down by Arthur Benson | KeyGen by Osoku | 3XQ by Baron Grand | Chimney Smoke by Guustavv | Clearer Views by From Now On | Multidimensional by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist | Just Like I Said by Piper Ezz | Bungalow Bed by Moon Crators | Kokoku by David Celeste | Odyssey by [ocean jams] | Sound Effects were also sourced by Epidemic Sound | #letschaat #podcast #podcasting #storytelling #audio #newpodcast #fellowship #stories #humaninterest #US #India #SouthAsia #development #socialsector

6. 

   30 Jun 2020

   Fevikwik: Stories of Breaking (Ep. 1)

   Broken expectations, crushed dreams and shattered hopes. Where do we go from here and how do we pick up the pieces? CREDITS: McKenna Parker (Writer and Producer) and Ismael Byers (Producer, Editor and Co-Writer) HOST: Anjali Balakrishna STORYTELLERS: Srisruthi Ramesh, Anant Tibrewal, Dominique DuTremble, Ayushi Parashar and McKenna Parker MUSIC CREDITS: The Quiet Life by Matt Large | Hurrican Season by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist | Web of Intrigue by Terry Devine-King; Manic Panic by Mike Franklyn | Sneaking Into the Kitchen by Arthur Benson; Hiccup Situation by Jerry Lacey | The Ace by Ballpoint, Cushy, and _91nova | Incidental Encounter by Arthur Benson | Just the Right Amount by Arthur Benson | New Ambitions by Trevor Kowalski Jello Walking by Arthur Benson | Le Champs Elysées by Trabant 33 | Self-Reflection by Claude Signet | These Shoes Only Go Backwards by Jerry Lacey | Paradise for One by Mike Franklin | Your Brokenness (Instrumental) by Roots and Recongition | Sadness by Carl Henriksson | Misericode by Lo Mimieux | Taiga by Ever So Blue | Homecoming by Future Joust | Nostalgic by Rossier | The Express by Pearce Roswell | What Was Once by Richard Lacy | Odyssey by [ocean jams] | Sound Effects were also sourced by Epidemic Sound | Blippy Trance by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5759-blippy-trance License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ #letschaat #podcast #podcasting #storytelling #audio #newpodcast #fellowship #stories #humaninterest #US #India #SouthAsia #development #socialsector

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