A & K shorts is a small series of 5-7 minute "Self Conversations" or rather in simpler words Self-Awareness audio clips that I ponder at my aloof hours.

I'm so happy we did this. It has been a great joy of 2020 to run a podcast all by ourselves.

To close this for good, we have Sagun Bhatjiwale, a practicing veterinarian who has more heart than me atleast. A man who cares so much about animals, that his passion seeds the love in me as well. It grows more and more each day passing. He is the Founder of Natures Ally Foundation and does work that is remarkable in every way possible.

Episode 9 is about More Than Us. It's a reminder for you all, that life, the universe, the world is more than you. Quit thinking that you're the center of it all. Of course, put yourself first but consider the circumstances, the depth and the needs of others around you. Sagun is a kind man, who works for these mute lives everyday, follow me this week on a journey to see and experience Sagun's life. 

I don't know what to feel at the end of this, except a huge gulp of sorrow. This is the last Episode of Alive & Kicking, an independent podcast I started with three amazing human beings. 

My Strategist, Rohan Karnik, my Editor, Mayank Ferreira, and my graphic designer, Vivian Castelino. I wouldn't be where I am if it wasn't for them.

For episode 8 of Alive and Kicking, we have Mehek Malhotra aka Giggling Monkey. An artist, art director, animator, TEDx speaker, and entrepreneur.

Mehek and I discuss the importance of being nice and asking questions, she also tells us what it's like being an entrepreneur, her journey, and much more. Presenting Giggling through life Ft. Mehek Malhotra.

The 7th Episode of Alive & Kicking has a guest who teaches us how to live life irrespective of the conditions you're surrounded with. Prathamesh Bendre, a poet, a lawyer in making, a politics graduate, an Urdu poetry fanatic, someone who's resume I cannot gather in these few lines, he's been a part of content development, associated with businesses and their growth, he has also had the journalistic experience. There's so much in store, that you'll be overloaded. Tune in to listen to what Prathamesh has to say, as he tells us all sighted individuals, a amazing way of living life.

A & K Team:

Strategist: Rohan Karnik

Graphic Designer: Vivian Castelino

Editor: Mayank Ferreira

Episode 6 is with my third year professor, Krishna Warrier, a man who never ages. He has indirectly impacted my life for the last two years and he continues to inspire me through the work he does. Former editor with multiple leading newspapers and publishing agencies. He also has been working for the blind community, and is extremely passionate about it. There's a lot more in store.

As we move on to Episode 05, I cannot wait to dig deep into issues that have always dwelled in my mind, over the years, and who better than Nikitha to discuss all of this with. Nikitha has seen me grow over the last five years, she was an integral part of the formative years of my life in college, constant support, a lifeline of sorts, and always up for a good laugh. She got a major in psychology and taught me how to become better as a human over the last 4 years. Self-correction only sounds good and helpful because of Nikitha. I am so glad she gets to be on this panel and makes us all youthful in every sense possible. She really is, the Youth among the Young. Presenting to you all, EP 05: Youth among the Young Ft. Nikitha Nair 

A & K Team

I was looking forward to this one so much. Probably the first ever proper conversation I had with Sufiyan and the insights are mind-boggling. I follow his work and the banter he has with the screen, it's highly engaging and most of times has a satirical message. Sufiyan's an aspiring actor who you must have seen in ads like Cadbury Silk, MI and Mochi. He is currently working at Fever 104 and Hashtag Connect. 

We share few similarities and one of them happens to be our love for theatre, irrespective of the linguistic difference. We are lost, restless, always amidst planning something and extremely living in the dilemma of putting something out there for this country. I could go on and on, but I think I should let the podcast do its job.

In this episode we discuss the evolution of cinema over the last six decades. Christine shares with us the joy of watching parallel cinema and of-course the forever young and charming Shashi Kapoor. Join us as we reminisce the bygone era of movies.

A & K Team:

Strategist: Rohan Karnik 

Graphic Designer: Vivian Castelino 

Editor: Mayank Ferreira 

Introducing the second episode of Alive & Kicking with Rahul Bamane. Discussing the art of Storytelling with Harsh Shah. a poet, a writer, a host, a photographer and an editor at the Habitat, based in Khar, Bombay. He shares with us his journey of 100 Bad Days, his hometown Bangalore and his dream city Bombay and how they are connected. We also talk a little about poetry. Presenting to you, Nothing but Stories. 

A & K Team

Strategist: Rohan Karnik 

Graphic Designer: Vivian Castelino 

Editor: Mayank Ferreira 

For more A & K related content visit out social media page @rahulbamaney.

Introducing the first episode of Alive & Kicking with Rahul Bamane. Discussing the essence of Vulnerability with Sharon D'silva, a dear friend, a confidant, someone who I've had the pleasure to see grow over the last four years. A reader and writer at heart. Currently pursuing Crafting Creative Communications at the prestigious institute of MICA, she's here to be vulnerable, unabashedly.

A & K Team:

Strategist: Rohan Karnik 

Graphic Designer: Vivian Castelino 

Editor: Mayank Ferreira 

Alive & Kicking is a journey about companionship and resilience. This marks the beginning of a strong and beautiful relationship. We cannot wait to share our conversations with you and hear your thoughts on it.