It is the long Labor Day weekend in the US…end of the traditional summer holiday period, that starts with Memorial Day in the last week of May. And with this episode, I am wrapping up the first season of WhatTheFs, my labor of love that also spanned from Memorial Day to Labor Day. 15 episodes including this one, that dropped every Fri….without fail! WhatTheFs, my weekly take on Fads, Films, Finance, and Fun, with Friends, will be back in a few weeks time in a repackaged and in a ...
27 Aug 2021
Living with Big Trust issues? Little Lies Will do!
Someone is killed...but who? why? and by whom? The enchanting coastal town of Monterey in California, right at the edge of one of the most scenic drives in the world, the Big Sur, is the setting for this stunningly mesmerizing HBO series on the lives, the loves, and the losses of the top 1%, nay the top .01% amongst us. The star wattage of the cast is by itself enough to put this two-season series in the top 1% of streaming shows too, but the plot, the characters and the gorgeous cinematogra...
20 Aug 2021
Buy, Borrow, Die? Better Call Rak!
Welcome to the latest episode of WhatTheFs, lucky episode number 13! WhatTheFs episodes are my weekly take on fads, films, finance & fun, with friends, and have been dropping regularly every friday. I do know they have become sort of a weekly ritual for some of the committed listeners and their families, so thanks for your support. I strive to keep in touch with whatever the F is happening around the world, so that five minutes with me over the weekend should make your next five da...
13 Aug 2021
Serpent in the Garden of Internet
Once upon a time …the garden of internet was an unspoiled, innocent, open playground for all of us. It held so much promise. There was an Apple in this garden too. Beguiling, tasty….And then the serpent appeared! The fault lines from the offline world, the typical human failings showed up here too, and even a bite of the mighty apple has not been enough to restore the internet to its pristine state. Welcome to the 12th episode of WhatTheFs, my weekly take on Fads, Films, Finance &...
6 Aug 2021
In Dire Straits? Here's Money for Nothing, College for Free!
Welcome to the Eleventh episode of WhatTheFs, inspired by and with apologies to Mark Knopfler & the Dire Straits band! Never have I ever sung publicly before, maybe not even in private 😔, but this knock-off on their popular song contains a simple but relevant message on how to use the power of long-term investing & compounding to get money for college, for free. For an average person in the US, and even globally, college fees & expenses for their kids are the second biggest...
30 Jul 2021
Ten Stocks, 10X, in Ten Years: What The X?!!
Welcome to What The X: a special episode to mark WhatTheFs 10th episode!!! Ten stocks that I believe will be multi-baggers, with potential to go up 10X in the next 10 years! Presenting to you my very own RAK fund :-) Why am I doing this? Some of you have asked me for tips & picks in the past...and my own portfolio has consistently beaten the s&p500 index over the last few years. WhatTheFs podcast is my weekly take on fads, films & finance in a way that makes my listeners happy, ...
23 Jul 2021
Sylvie's 'a bit of ripple in the ether of' Love
In this episode, a love story to fall in love with! One of the best movies we watched last year during the depths of covid: Music unites them, differences intrigue them, passion ignites them, class divides them, and aspirations pull them apart. Their love is supposed to transcend boundaries. It does, ... until it doesn't. Watch this with your special one...with a glass of wine in hand! Jazz music is provided free of charge in this Amazon Prime charmer. And moving on from love of one kind to...
16 Jul 2021
Like a Crypto Virgin, Never Have I Ever....
Welcome to the latest episode of WhatTheFs, Rak’s Weekly Take in Five on Fads, Films, Finance & Fun, with Friends! In today's episode, Never Have I Ever had experiences as a first generation India American kid in a local diverse American high school! And have you ever invested in crypto currencies? Maybe you have always wanted to but felt too shy or didn’t know enough to take the first steps…but have claimed you did. Ha, ha, like a crypto virgin…:-) Well Know more…so that no more! I...
9 Jul 2021
Russian Doll of Tax Savings!
You know what is a Russian doll: dolls within dolls, right? Every time you open one, there is a smaller one exactly like the bigger one…and you keep repeating it to find smaller and smaller dolls :-) They’re also a great metaphor for getting to know someone’s or something’s inner mysteries after breaking through their superficial layers. In today's episode, I am going to talk about two such items that are like these nested dolls. One is a terrific TV series on Netflix that ...
2 Jul 2021
Bonds for Life: I & We Bonds, America's Best Kept Secrets!
In this episode, I am going to talk about bonds for life…best kept secrets for low-risk, high returns. And helping you lead a long happy life. Hiding in plain sight ;-) One of the bonds is Friendship! Having friends for life…and especially friends that know you from the past and are still part of your life now and will be in the future…for your retirement and beyond! In What the Fun & Film , recommending a series that is tightly wrapped around two such life long friends and t...
25 Jun 2021
Recap of the First Four: What The Fifth!
Welcome to What The Fifth: the fifth episode of WhatTheFs, Rak's Weekly Take in Five on Fads, Films, Finance & Fun, with Friends! If you are just tuning in, and haven’t had a chance to listen to the earlier ones, no worries - am using this one to do a recap of the first four, provide updates on what’s coming, and the general idea behind the podcast. So far, we have covered the irrepressible & funny Ted Lasso, the stylish caper Lupin, contemporary gamer office in Mythic Quest, and the ...
18 Jun 2021
A Promised Revenge, Payable on Death!
In time for Father's Day, in this week's episode, a sizzling revenge tale served piping hot, wrapped in a delicious story, with suspense, comedy, and a contemporary message. A must-see for college-going students, and their parents! And a neat, easy way to protect your assets, provide easy & quick access to beneficiaries, and increase your FDIC insurance coverage, all at the same time! Let me know what you think. If you liked what you just heard, rate it on your podcast app, and shar...
11 Jun 2021
Poppy & Pootie, APRs & Penalty!
Forget about the birds & the bees! This week on What The Fs, Rak’s Weekly Take in Five on Fads, Films, Finance & Fun, with Friends, learn about Poppy & Pootie, and APRs & Penalty! In about five odd minutes, learn about a chatty, contemporary series on GenZers & Gaming at Work, Mythic Quest, and a nudge to get started with building Credit history plus financial common sense for your kids. Happy listening...every Friday, on What The Fs! And if you like what you have he...
5 Jun 2021
Child turning 18 & Father-Son Bonding!
Welcome to the second episode of WhatTheFs, Rak’s Weekly Take in Five, on Fads, Films, Finance & Fun with Friends! I stay plugged in, connected with whatever the F is going on around the world, so I can share with you tips & recos on what will bring you JOY! And you can of course do whatever the F you want with it…:-) So, this has been a special week for us. Our younger son turned 18 and also graduated from high school: this episode of What The Fs is dedicated to that theme!&nbs...
30 May 2021
WhatTheFs Pilot Episode
Its summer time! Almost…Memorial Day is the official start of summer in the US, so in a few days it will be! Now with most folks getting into vacation mood, and more time on your hands, I thought this is the right time to kick off my new podcast, something I have been toying with for some time! So, Welcome to the very first episode of WhatTheFs, Rak’s Weekly Take in Five, on Fads, Films, Finance & Fun with Friends! Here’s the deal: I will stay plugged in, connected with whatever the...
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