This is a show where 2 normal people try to create exceptional conversation. Join for a collection of (sometimes bad) life advice, niche interests and good conversation(a little bit of everything).
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This is a show where 2 normal people try to create exceptional conversation. Join for a collection of (sometimes bad) life advice, niche interests and good conversation(a little bit of everything).
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1/1/2026
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February 26, 2026
physics.(yep, thats it. thats the title)
<p>In this episode, I sit down with a university physics student to talk about what it’s really like studying physics. His genuine passion for the subject is refreshing, and the way he approaches learning is honestly inspiring.</p><p>We get into why he chose physics, what keeps him motivated, and what he’s learned so far from diving head-first into one of the toughest degrees out there.</p><p>If you’re curious about physics, university life, or just enjoy hearing from people who truly love what they do, this one’s for you.</p><p>As always, if you enjoyed the episode, make sure to follow the podcast and leave a review, it really helps more people find the show.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
February 19, 2026
growing up with siblings (and how time changes that relationship)
<p>This episode starts with two people who only knew of each other at school, and somehow ended up in the same place years later. We talk about boarding school memories, siblings, and how we both landed on this island doing degrees we never really planned for.</p><p>It’s a conversation about growing up, growing apart, and then meeting again as slightly different people. Also: my friend brings me kheer, and something about food from your childhood, with someone from your childhood, feels like being taken home for a moment.</p><p>I hope you enjoy this one. And if anything we talk about resonates with you, I’d really love to hear from you. You can write to me or tag me on Instagram at @jeevtisamani.</p>
February 12, 2026
reading to understand ourselves (and each other)
<p>This episode begins with books, buying them, gifting them, annotating them, and slowly opens into a conversation about identity, taste and who we’re becoming at 21.</p><p>We talk about bonding over recommendations, crying over fictional characters, arguing about melody versus lyrics and why passing someone a book can feel strangely intimate. The conversation moves between music, ambition, comfort, research, teaching, friendship and the fear of getting too settled, without trying to pin anything down too neatly.</p><p>There are reflections on growing up, on whether anyone ever really feels certain, and on how time and attention might be the most generous things we can offer each other.</p><p>This one contains copious amounts of giggling, dramatic tangents and at least a few moments where we forget what we were originally talking about.</p><p><strong>Books discussed:</strong></p><p>A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman</p><p>Anxious People by Fredrik Backman</p><p>Swallows by Natsuo Kirino</p><p>This is Going to Hurt by Adam Kay</p><p>The Midnight Library by Matt Haig</p><p>Dan Brown novels</p><p><strong>Films & shows mentioned:</strong></p><p>La La Land</p><p>Me Before You</p><p>A Man Called Otto</p><p>How I Met Your Mother</p><p><strong>Music & artists mentioned:</strong></p><p>Hozier</p><p>Cody Fry, “I Hear a Symphony”</p><p>Lauv</p><p>Peter Cat Recording Co.</p><p>Arctic Monkeys</p><p>“La Vie en Rose” Emily Watts vs Annapantsu</p><p>Kishore Kumar</p><p>R.D. Burman</p><p><br></p><p>This was one of my favourite episodes to record. It felt easy, curious and genuinely fun.</p><p>If something in this episode stayed with you, I’d love to hear your thoughts. You can leave a comment, share the episode, or reach out to me on Instagram @jeevtisamani.</p><p>If you want more conversations like this, following the podcast really helps.</p><p>– jeev</p>
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