That’s The Thing
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<p><strong>That’s The Thing</strong> is a breezy, curiosity-powered podcast from <strong>Radio Azim Premji University</strong> that takes a closer look at everyday things we proudly call desi. But are they really?</p><p>Hosts <strong>Jimmy Xavier</strong>, <strong>Kavya Srinivasan</strong>, and <strong>Atharva Karandikar</strong> dive into surprising backstories, spicy trivia, and oddball records behind familiar Indian objects and ideas — from the auto rickshaw to snakes and ladders.</p><p>Expect playful banter, sharp insights, and the occasional song as the trio plays historical detective, sifting through origin stories and modern myths. It’s history without the homework — a bi-weekly dose of wonder for the endlessly curious.</p><p>Whether you’re a trivia geek or just nosy about your kitchen shelf, That’s The Thing will make you rethink what you thought was truly Indian.</p>
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4/18/2025
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Recent Episodes
July 11, 2025
Ambassador : King of the Road, Ghost of the State
Hosts Jimmy Xavier, Kavya, and Atharva explore the cultural and historical significance of the Ambassador car in India, discussing its rise as a symbol of power and its eventual decline due to liberalization.
June 27, 2025
The Flip Flopped Story of Hawai Chappal
Hosts explore the 15,000-year history of slippers, tracing their origins from ancient civilizations to the modern Hawai chappal and revealing the surprising global journey of everyday footwear.
June 27, 2025
Rooh Afza, With Love (and Ice cubes)
Jimmy Xavier, Kavya, and Atharva explore the history of Rooh Afza, a Unani medicine and sweet drink, tracing its origins from 1906 Delhi to its cultural significance across South Asia.
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- What is That’s The Thing?
<p><strong>That’s The Thing</strong> is a breezy, curiosity-powered podcast from <strong>Radio Azim Premji University</strong> that takes a closer look at everyday things we proudly call desi. But are they really?</p><p>Hosts <strong>Jimmy Xavier</strong>, <strong>Kavya Srinivasan</strong>, and <strong>Atharva Karandikar</strong> dive into surprising backstories, spicy trivia, and oddball records behind familiar Indian objects and ideas — from the auto rickshaw to snakes and ladders.</p><p>Expect playful banter, sharp insights, and the occasional song as the trio plays historical detective, sifting through origin stories and modern myths. It’s history without the homework — a bi-weekly dose of wonder for the endlessly curious.</p><p>Whether you’re a trivia geek or just nosy about your kitchen shelf, That’s The Thing will make you rethink what you thought was truly Indian.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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