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Mr. Rathod's Neighborhood

79 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratings

Mr Rathod’s Neighborhood, hosted by Chirag Rathod, is a podcast full of laughs, insight, openness and great stories. Through long-form conversations with the people in my life, this podcast hopes to give the listener a better understanding of the connections between us all - Music by KJ & The Good Time Family Band - Artwork by @mrzainsyed - Follow me @mrrathodsneighborhood - "Who we are is a reflection of the people around us"

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Episode 51 - Dr Chethan Sathya (Director of the Center for Gun Violence Prevention)

January 19, 2024 14:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB

Dr Chethan Sathya is a pediatric surgeon and the director of the Center for Gun Violence Prevention at Northwell Health in New York. His team is approaching gun violence as a public health crisis and disease – a perspective that I found so interesting because of the unique way it addresses an issue as complex as gun violence, with the potential to create solutions that truly can unite everyone towards creating safer communities and societies across this nation.  It was an absolute honor to b...

Episode 50 - Zain Syed (Digital Thoughts & Vintage Bulls Hats)

January 07, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 87.8 MB

I met Zain in pharmacy school, where we would spend our days texting one another 3 random letters at a time and challenging each other to create acronyms using just those letters…for hours we would do this...   (V B H - try it for yourself!)   Now we're talking about empowering our patients, blending healthcare and technology, and system solutions to individual problems   Welcome to Mr Rathod's Neighborhood... ------ Video for the episode available here: https://youtu.be/nOLU0bnVGqI ...

Episode 49 - Nolan Fellows (2 Boys, 1 Improv Class)

August 21, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB

"We show up how we think we're supposed to show up, but if we could just show up how we are...damn...that would just make a lot of difference" - Nolan Fellows Nolan hangs out in the neighborhood! ------------- Nolan is a therapist/counselor based out of Boise, Idaho and the person that convinced me to take my first improv class! In today's episode: We talk origin stories (improv, therapy, pinball)! We talk taking the leap into improv together!  We talk the search for meaning and purpose a...

Episode 48 - Michael Kim Lewis (Listen to that Voice Inside Your Head)

February 13, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 151 MB

"The voice was me...the voice was the narrative in my head that told me to have hope" - Michael Kim Lewis Michael (@drfixme) hangs out in the neighborhood! ------------- Michael is an actor, improvisor and host of the podcast Dr Fix Me! In today's episode: We talk moments that changed our lives (our "Hallelujah Moments")! We talk actually listening to the voice in your head! We talk starting your own show! We talk living and studying abroad...Brazil and Russia and Dekalb, oh my! All hail ...

The Leather Seat Cyphers Mixtape Volume 1 (Full Album)

January 13, 2023 13:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

“The threads are loose, but the flow is fvcking tight!!!”  ---------------------- This album is pure magic. A collection of moments that started with a text at 1am in the summer of 2021. Everything you hear on this album is 100% freestyled. Off the top of the dome. These are The Leather Seat Cyphers. ---------------------- Lyrical Chef: Old Baby Vibes Curator: Mr Rathod ---------------------- Tracklist, with timestamps: The 5 Greatest Rappers of All Time (interlude) – 0:00 The Sta...

Episode 47 - Aashay Shah (A Man Walks Into a Netflix Dating Show with Satin Bed Sheets)

November 28, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 56 MB

Aashay was on the newest season of Netflix's reality dating show, Indian Matchmaking. In today's episode: We talk about this unique and wild experience! We talk dating! We talk meeting someone for the first time surrounded by cameras, and parents! We talk the outfit that set the internet ablaze...the camo shirt/jacket combination! And we finally answer the questions "Has Aashay actually ever gone camping?" Watch the video of the episode here: https://youtu.be/zUO2Jl-F7X8 !! Check out my we...

The Leather Seat Cyphers (The Horse Man)

July 24, 2022 12:00 - 4 minutes - 4.23 MB

This is the story of a half man/half horse...part puny body, part big ole ass... One year ago today, the first ever Leather Seat Cypher was recorded. A year later, we find ourselves singing about a half man/half horse. Looking forward to whatever crazy creatures get created in the year to come. Everything you hear is 100% off the top of the dome… -------- Rhyme Chef cooking up that lyrical goodness: Old Baby  Vibes Curator: Mr Rathod Beats: "Maze of Sounds" by Janko Nilovic, The Soul S...

The Leather Seat Cyphers (The Theory of Everything & The Egg)

May 25, 2022 12:00 - 3 minutes - 3.27 MB

“And then the sun was coming, it was a 110…and then he’s f*cking hot off the griddle, I like to see the smoke off the sizzle. And then I got the spatula, I know that it’s spectacular. I flipped him over, I’m like kids get over here, get after this. Because we getting protein, from this broken egg…” -Old Baby At 1am on a Friday in the summer of 2021, me and a buddy found ourselves caught up in some magic...2 and a half hours of freestyles, beats, and banter...this is a piece of that magic......

The Leather Seat Cyphers (Home Alone with Xxplosives)

April 22, 2022 12:00 - 4 minutes - 4.09 MB

"We don’t ever want to go on vacation, we just want you to leave us Home Alone…yo, we could stay by ourselves. And we could f*ckin’ beat the Santa Clause and the Elves. And maybe we could delve into the blanks of our selves. And maybe we could put the f*ckin’ elf on the shelf…” -Old Baby At 1am on a Friday in the summer of 2021, me and a buddy found ourselves caught up in some magic...2 and a half hours of freestyles, beats, and banter...this is a piece of that magic...49 minutes into the (...

The Leather Seat Cyphers (All of Those Middles)

April 08, 2022 12:00 - 4 minutes - 3.76 MB

"I’m feeling classical, I’m feeling like I had to be so elastic, when I’m snapping back in my flow, tell you I’m fantastic…” -Old Baby At 1am on a Friday in the summer of 2021, me and a buddy found ourselves caught up in some magic...2 and a half hours of freestyles, beats, and banter...this is a piece of that magic...18 minutes into the (recorded) freestyle session… Everything you hear is 100% off the top of the dome…  -------- Rhyme Chef cooking up that lyrical goodness: Old Baby  Vib...

The Leather Seat Cyphers (My Name’s *expletive* Chirag!)

March 25, 2022 12:00 - 4 minutes - 4.34 MB

At 1am on a Friday in the summer of 2021, me and a buddy found ourselves caught up in some magic...2 and a half hours of freestyles, beats, and banter...this is a piece of that magic...42 seconds into the (recorded) freestyle session... Rhyme Chef cooking up that lyrical goodness: Old Baby  Vibes Curator: Mr Rathod Beats: "Beats Playlist" by Beats by Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2psBiLatKHRICZOFuqxKv3?si=06dac511ebb34870) ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood...

Mr. Rathod's Neighborhood: A Year in Review (2021)

December 31, 2021 13:00 - 8 minutes - 8.12 MB

A big thank you to all of my guests this past year. Without you, this podcast would have been just me talking to myself. Featuring: Hope England (Episode 43 - Into the Darkness) Joe Gianni (Episode 44 - The American Barbarian) Brandon Scott (Episode 45 - New Dad Flow) Miles Potter (Episode 46 - The Theatre Grad School BadBoy) ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiragrathod9882

Episode 46 - Miles Potter (The Theatre Grad School BadBoy)

December 27, 2021 13:00 - 2 hours - 111 MB

Miles is a writer, actor, performer and improvisor. In today's episode: We talk getting kicked out of grad school (aka choosing to leave early because it's the best decision for your career)! We talk getting out of your head and into your body/movement as medicine! We talk seeing behind the curtain! We talk becoming your own God! We talk improv as life! ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiragrathod9882

Episode 45 - Brandon Scott (New Dad Flow)

July 12, 2021 12:00 - 3 hours - 174 MB

Brandon is a writer, actor, improvisor and new dad. In today's episode: We talk questioning your Gods & your superheroes! We talk being a good dad! We talk starting our own cult/movement! We talk the value of healthy competition! We talk voting  (why you should and shouldn't vote)! We talk giving grace to the past and self-reflection!  And f*ck Batman and Superman! ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiragrathod9882

Episode 44 - Joe Gianni (The American Barbarian)

May 13, 2021 13:00 - 2 hours - 124 MB

Joe is an improvisor and a teacher of children. In today's episode: We talk growing up in a cop neighborhood! We talk accountability and policing! We talk America! We talk the importance of what we teach the future generations! We talk the importance of kindness, introspection and stopping hate! ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiragrathod9882

Episode 43 - Hope England (Into the Darkness)

March 15, 2021 13:00 - 2 hours - 143 MB

Hope is an activist, therapist and the founder of Humor for Hope, an organization that uses improvisational comedy as a form of therapy for populations battling trauma, displacement and illness.  In today's episode: We talk Hope spending 2 weeks alone in a dark cave in Guatemala (scorpions and hallucinations galore)! We talk listening to the unrest, both externally and internally! We talk trying to understand oneself better! We talk being the sleeping giant! We talk things that might be the...

Mr. Rathod's Neighborhood: A Year in Review (2020)

December 31, 2020 14:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

A big thank you to all of my guests this past year. Without you, this podcast would have been just me talking to myself. Featuring: Brandon Scott (Ep  27), Ashley Rodabaugh (Ep 28), Anne Smith (Ep 29), Aditya Ahlawat (Ep 30), Jessica Noble (Ep 31), Thomas Back (Ep 32, 40), Chip Bagnall (Ep 33), Improv with Miles Potter (Ep 34), Improv with "Friends with Chirag" (Ep 35), Saurabh Bagai (Ep 36), Madhav Khurana (Ep 37), Dr Fix Me simulcasts hosted by Michael Kim Lewis (Ep 38, 39), KJ Johnson (...

Episode 42 - Molly Ruffner (Rodents: A Love-Hate Story)

December 24, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 92.9 MB

Molly Ruffner is an improvisor, performer, and super soccer star. In today's episode: We talk writing R-rated fan faction and being a secret author! We talk being children of pop and Ke$ha! We talk investing your time and energy into the positive! We talk Game of Thrones (and now I will never stop talking Game of Thrones)! ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiragrathod9882

Episode 41 - Kurt "KJ" Johnson II (Music & Improv Save the World)

November 30, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 90.3 MB

Kurt is the lead guitarist of the band KJ & The Good Time Family Band. In today's episode: We talk music, improv and the value of expression! We talk the beauty of impermanence! We talk unconditional love! We talk figuring out what actually matters! We talk songwriting and creating content that blends the dark with the light! We talk saving the world!  Their debut album "Kinfolk Kousins" available now on Spotify and at https://www.kjandthegoodtimefamilyband.com. Be on the lookout for their ...

Episode 40 - Thomas Back (Do You Think...)

September 18, 2020 14:00 - 2 hours - 118 MB

Thomas is an artist, author and my oldest friend. In today's episode: We predict the future! We talk the internet being out of hand! We talk the complexity of the world and looking for the truth! We talk the pendulum swing of culture! We end on an epic rant about the afterlife!  Thomas has two books available on kindle now: "Michael Cancer Saves the Human Body" and "The More Nobodies Know Me; The More Nobody Knows Me" Michael Cancer Saves the Human Body: https://amzn.to/35HSRhc The More N...

Lucky Lucky Virtual Show #17 (The Trunk)

September 11, 2020 14:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

Lucky Lucky performs a completely improvised set, virtually! The suggestion for today's show is "Donor" Lucky Lucky is a Chicago-based improv team. What you are about to hear is a completely improvised set, performed by Lucky Lucky, using only our voices. This is a form known as The Bat, or Improv in the Dark.  Lucky Lucky is made of up of Chirag Rathod (@mrrathodsneighborhood), Chip Bagnall, Cassandra Phillips, Emily Martin, Jessica Noble, Christina Salesberry, Joey Ascaridis and Keegan H...

Episode 39 - Dr Fix Me Simulcast (Brennan Sterenheard Vs Mr Toastick #34)

September 09, 2020 14:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

This episode is a simulcast of my appearance  on the podcast Dr Fix Me, an improvised comedy inspired by tabloid talk shows hosted by Michael Kim Lewis.   Dr. Fix Me uncovers why Brennan needs to build a railroad tunnel through Mr. Toastick’s mountain. High atop Mount Bertha, Mr. Toastick “gets in your head” to defend his position. This episode is sponsored by Campisi’s Restaurant. Mudbutt, a professional schoolyard bully, offers tips on how to terrorize Mr. Toastick. Will Dr. Fix Me help B...

Lucky Lucky Virtual Show #16 (Star-Crossed Feather Lovers: The Hunt for the Crowl)

September 04, 2020 14:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

Lucky Lucky performs a completely improvised set, virtually! The suggestion for today's show is "Nature" Lucky Lucky is a Chicago-based improv team. What you are about to hear is a completely improvised set, performed by Lucky Lucky, using only our voices. This is a form known as The Bat, or Improv in the Dark.  Lucky Lucky is made of up of Chirag Rathod (@mrrathodsneighborhood), Chip Bagnall, Cassandra Phillips, Emily Martin, Jessica Noble, Christina Salesberry, Joey Ascaridis and Keegan ...

Lucky Lucky Virtual Show #15 (F.A.P)

August 28, 2020 14:00 - 26 minutes - 23.6 MB

Lucky Lucky performs a completely improvised set, virtually! The suggestion for today's show is "Manner" Lucky Lucky is a Chicago-based improv team. What you are about to hear is a completely improvised set, performed by Lucky Lucky, using only our voices. This is a form known as The Bat, or Improv in the Dark.  Lucky Lucky is made of up of Chirag Rathod (@mrrathodsneighborhood), Chip Bagnall, Cassandra Phillips, Emily Martin, Jessica Noble, Christina Salesberry, Joey Ascaridis and Keegan ...

Episode 38 - Dr Fix Me Simulcast (Petunia Wants Her Romper Back #33)

August 26, 2020 14:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MB

This episode is a simulcast of my appearance  on the podcast Dr Fix Me, an improvised comedy inspired by tabloid talk shows hosted by Michael Kim Lewis.   In this episode: I play the role of the sponsor "Real Sneaky Like".  Dr. Fix Me learns why Petunia relies on her romper for parties. Her dry cleaner, Porsche, renegotiates his poorly written business contract. This episode is sponsored by Real Sneaky Like. Non-human expert Stanley advises the implementation of a Ponzi scheme. Does Dr. Fix...

Lucky Lucky Virtual Show #14 (A Rip in the Space-Time Continuum)

August 21, 2020 14:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MB

Lucky Lucky performs a completely improvised set, virtually! The suggestion for today's show is "Integration" Lucky Lucky is a Chicago-based improv team. What you are about to hear is a completely improvised set, performed by Lucky Lucky, using only our voices. This is a form known as The Bat, or Improv in the Dark.  Lucky Lucky is made of up of Chirag Rathod (@mrrathodsneighborhood), Chip Bagnall, Cassandra Phillips, Emily Martin, Jessica Noble, Christina Salesberry, Joey Ascaridis and Ke...

Lucky Lucky Virtual Show #13 (Tae Bo or Not Thai Dough)

August 10, 2020 13:00 - 30 minutes - 26.8 MB

Lucky Lucky performs a completely improvised set, virtually! The suggestion for today's show is "Crew" Lucky Lucky is a Chicago-based improv team. What you are about to hear is a completely improvised set, performed by Lucky Lucky, using only our voices. This is a form known as The Bat, or Improv in the Dark.  Lucky Lucky is made of up of Chirag Rathod (@mrrathodsneighborhood), Chip Bagnall, Cassandra Phillips, Emily Martin, Jessica Noble, Christina Salesberry, Joey Ascaridis and Keegan Hi...

Episode 37 - Madhav Khurana

July 02, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 100 MB

Madhav is a social worker, a spiritual wanderer and a friend!  In today's episode: We talk mental health issues, the biopsychosocial model, the benefits of having a mental health issue, mental health across cultures and more! We talk finding your community and the value of close connection! We talk religion, awareness and finding stillness! We talk channeling your inner X-Men! We talk about Madhav's experience spending time at an ashram and we finally answer the question "What religion is be...

Lucky Lucky Virtual Show #12 (Balls to the Head)

June 22, 2020 13:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MB

Lucky Lucky performs a completely improvised set, virtually! The suggestion for today's show is "Knot" Lucky Lucky is a Chicago-based improv team. What you are about to hear is a completely improvised set, performed by Lucky Lucky, using only our voices. This is a form known as The Bat, or Improv in the Dark.  Lucky Lucky is made of up of Chirag Rathod (@mrrathodsneighborhood), Chip Bagnall, Cassandra Phillips, Emily Martin, Jessica Noble, Christina Salesberry, Joey Ascaridis and Keegan Hi...

Lucky Lucky Virtual Show #11 (Bimbo in Limbo)

June 15, 2020 13:00 - 24 minutes - 21.4 MB

Lucky Lucky performs a completely improvised set, virtually! The suggestion for today's show is "Flexible" Lucky Lucky is a Chicago-based improv team. What you are about to hear is a completely improvised set, performed by Lucky Lucky, using only our voices. This is a form known as The Bat, or Improv in the Dark.  Lucky Lucky is made of up of Chirag Rathod (@mrrathodsneighborhood), Chip Bagnall, Cassandra Phillips, Emily Martin, Jessica Noble, Christina Salesberry, Joey Ascaridis and Keega...

Lucky Lucky Virtual Show #10 (Thurgood's Speeches)

June 01, 2020 13:00 - 24 minutes - 21.9 MB

Lucky Lucky performs a completely improvised set, virtually! The suggestion for today's show is "Commemorate" Lucky Lucky is a Chicago-based improv team. What you are about to hear is a completely improvised set, performed by Lucky Lucky, using only our voices. This is a form known as The Bat, or Improv in the Dark.  Lucky Lucky is made of up of Chirag Rathod (@mrrathodsneighborhood), Chip Bagnall, Cassandra Phillips, Emily Martin, Jessica Noble, Christina Salesberry, Joey Ascaridis and Ke...

Episode 36 - Saurabh Bagai ("Shelter-in-Place-and-Podcast" #6)

May 28, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 95.9 MB

Saurabh is a pharmacist, a former classmate and affectionately known as The Unk. In today's episode: Saurabh asks me all the questions a good Unkle would ask (What are you doing with your life? Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Who is the love of your life?)! We talk religion and connecting to your roots! We talk gaining new perspectives! We talk following your righteous path and living the life you want to see! And we talk running for office!  ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsne...

Lucky Lucky Virtual Show #9 (Blue Cold Poblano Peppers)

May 25, 2020 13:00 - 25 minutes - 21.5 MB

Lucky Lucky performs a completely improvised set, virtually! The suggestion for today's show is "Rush" Lucky Lucky is a Chicago-based improv team. What you are about to hear is a completely improvised set, performed by Lucky Lucky, using only our voices. This is a form known as The Bat, or Improv in the Dark.  Lucky Lucky is made of up of Chirag Rathod (@mrrathodsneighborhood), Chip Bagnall, Cassandra Phillips, Emily Martin, Jessica Noble, Christina Salesberry, Joey Ascaridis and Keegan Hi...

Lucky Lucky Virtual Show #8

May 18, 2020 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

Lucky Lucky performs a completely improvised set, virtually! The suggestion for today's show is "Node" Lucky Lucky is a Chicago-based improv team. What you are about to hear is a completely improvised set, performed by Lucky Lucky, using only our voices. This is a form known as The Bat, or Improv in the Dark.  Lucky Lucky is made of up of Chirag Rathod (@mrrathodsneighborhood), Chip Bagnall, Cassandra Phillips, Emily Martin, Jessica Noble, Christina Salesberry, Joey Ascaridis and Keegan Hi...

Lucky Lucky Virtual Show #7 (Breaking Bad: Disneyland)

May 11, 2020 13:00 - 21 minutes - 18.8 MB

Lucky Lucky performs a completely improvised set, virtually! The suggestion for today's show is "Guarantee" Lucky Lucky is a Chicago-based improv team. What you are about to hear is a completely improvised set, performed by Lucky Lucky, using only our voices. This is a form known as The Bat, or Improv in the Dark.  Lucky Lucky is made of up of Chirag Rathod (@mrrathodsneighborhood), Chip Bagnall, Cassandra Phillips, Emily Martin, Jessica Noble, Christina Salesberry, Joey Ascaridis and Keeg...

Lucky Lucky Virtual Show #7

May 11, 2020 13:00 - 21 minutes - 18.8 MB

Lucky Lucky performs a completely improvised set, virtually! The suggestion for today's show is "Guarantee" Lucky Lucky is a Chicago-based improv team. What you are about to hear is a completely improvised set, performed by Lucky Lucky, using only our voices. This is a form known as The Bat, or Improv in the Dark.  Lucky Lucky is made of up of Chirag Rathod (@mrrathodsneighborhood), Chip Bagnall, Cassandra Phillips, Emily Martin, Jessica Noble, Christina Salesberry, Joey Ascaridis...

Lucky Lucky Virtual Show #6

May 04, 2020 13:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MB

Lucky Lucky performs a completely improvised set, virtually! The suggestion for today's show is "Operational" Lucky Lucky is a Chicago-based improv team. What you are about to hear is a completely improvised set, performed by Lucky Lucky, using only our voices. This is a form known as The Bat, or Improv in the Dark.  Lucky Lucky is made of up of Chirag Rathod (@mrrathodsneighborhood), Chip Bagnall, Cassandra Phillips, Emily Martin, Jessica Noble, Christina Salesberry, Joey Ascaridis and Ke...

Episode 35 - "Friends with Chirag" Do Some Improv ("Shelter-in-Place-and-Podcast" #5)

April 30, 2020 13:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

Aaron Kohan (@aaronkohan) is a Chicago-based performer and improvisor Jack Ritchey is a Chicago-based writer, performer and improvisor In this episode, we improvise in a style known as the "Living Room" - which combines stories with improv. Everything you hear in this show was made up completely on the spot. ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiragrathod9882

Lucky Lucky Virtual Show #5

April 27, 2020 13:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

Lucky Lucky performs a completely improvised set, virtually! The suggestion for today's show is "Loud" Lucky Lucky is a Chicago-based improv team. What you are about to hear is a completely improvised set, performed by Lucky Lucky, using only our voices. This is a form known as The Bat, or Improv in the Dark.  Lucky Lucky is made of up of Chirag Rathod (@mrrathodsneighborhood), Chip Bagnall, Cassandra Phillips, Emily Martin, Jessica Noble, Christina Salesberry, Joey Ascaridis and Keegan Hi...

Episode 34 - Miles & Chirag Do Some Improv ("Shelter-in-Place-and-Podcast" #4)

April 22, 2020 13:00 - 51 minutes - 45.5 MB

Miles is a writer, actor, performer and improvisor. In this episode, we improvise 4 scenes in 4 different locations using 4 randomly generated words. Everything you hear in this show was made up completely on the spot. (I) Scene 1 - In an open field. Suggestion: "timetable" (II) Scene 2 - At the shuffleboard courts. Suggestion: "reverse" (III) Scene 3 - At a diner. Suggestion: "fan" (IV) Scene 4 - At a barbershop. Suggestion: "despair" ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborho...

Lucky Lucky Virtual Show #4

April 20, 2020 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

The suggestion for today's show is "Ferris Wheel" Lucky Lucky is a Chicago-based improv team. What you are about to hear is a completely improvised set, performed by Lucky Lucky, using only our voices. This is a form known as The Bat, or Improv in the Dark.  Lucky Lucky is made of up of Chirag Rathod (@mrrathodsneighborhood), Chip Bagnall, Cassandra Phillips, Emily Martin, Jessica Noble, Christina Salesberry, Joey Ascaridis and Keegan Hill  Music by: Zachariah Spindler (@zilchmosoutstandi...

Lucky Lucky Virtual Show #3

April 13, 2020 13:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

The suggestion for today's show is "Tribe" Lucky Lucky is a Chicago-based improv team. What you are about to hear is a completely improvised set, performed by Lucky Lucky, using only our voices. This is a form known as The Bat, or Improv in the Dark.  Lucky Lucky is made of up of Chirag Rathod (@mrrathodsneighborhood), Chip Bagnall, Cassandra Phillips, Emily Martin, Jessica Noble, Christina Salesberry, Joey Ascaridis and Keegan Hill  Music by: Zachariah Spindler (@zilchmosoutstandingmoder...

Episode 33 - Chip Bagnall ("Shelter-in-Place-and-Podcast" #3)

April 08, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MB

Chip is a Program Assistant 3, an improvisor and my teammate on Lucky Lucky. In today's episode: We talk mental health (anxiety, depression, OCD)! We talk finding strength and confidence on the stage! We talk the power in vulnerability! We talk comedy and the freedom to cover dark and sometimes uncomfortable topics on stage! ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiragrathod9882

Lucky Lucky Virtual Show #2

April 06, 2020 13:00 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MB

The suggestion for today's show is "Young" Lucky Lucky is a Chicago-based improv team. What you are about to hear is a completely improvised set, performed by Lucky Lucky, using only our voices. This is a form known as The Bat, or Improv in the Dark.  Lucky Lucky is made of up of Chirag Rathod (@mrrathodsneighborhood), Chip Bagnall, Cassandra Phillips, Emily Martin, Jessica Noble, Christina Salesberry, Joey Ascaridis and Keegan Hill  Music by: Zachariah Spindler (@zilchmosoutstandingmoder...

Episode 32 - Thomas Back ("Shelter-in-Place-and-Podcast" #2)

April 01, 2020 13:00 - 2 hours - 117 MB

Thomas is an artist and a childhood friend. In today's episode: We talk traditions, laws and rights! We talk manipulation! We talk greed & power! We talk how quickly things can change! We talk other podcasts on a podcast!  ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiragrathod9882

Lucky Lucky Virtual Show #1

March 30, 2020 13:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MB

The suggestion for today's show is "Overnight" Lucky Lucky is a Chicago-based improv team. What you are about to hear is a completely improvised set, performed by Lucky Lucky, using only our voices. This is a form known as The Bat, or Improv in the Dark.  Lucky Lucky is made of up of Chirag Rathod (@mrrathodsneighborhood), Chip Bagnall, Cassandra Phillips, Emily Martin, Jessica Noble, Christina Salesberry, Joey Ascaridis and Keegan Hill  Music by: Zachariah Spindler (@zilchmosoutstandingm...

Episode 31 - Jessica Noble ("Shelter-in-Place-and-Podcast" #1)

March 25, 2020 13:00 - 2 hours - 119 MB

Jessica is a teacher, improvisor and my teammate on Lucky Lucky. In today's episode: We talk the two M's (menstruation and masturbation)! We talk being proud of your body! We talk the importance of embracing your own reality! We talk breaking tradition! With special guest...the ghost! ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiragrathod9882

Episode 30 - Aditya Ahlawat

March 18, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 98.3 MB

Aditya is an ER/Hospitalist physician and a friend.  In today's episode: We talk dating and past loves! We talk religion, right Vs wrong, good Vs evil, and sin! We talk whiskey and delicious cocktails! We talk the difference between medical school in the US/Canada Vs the Caribbean! And we do a little bit of singing :)  ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiragrathod9882

Episode 29 - Anne Smith

March 02, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 108 MB

Anne is an actor, musician, teacher and consultant for non-profits. In today's episode: We talk live theater! We talk learning, playing and becoming a character on stage! We talk empathy! We talk going towards the fear! We talk thriving off of challenges! We talk animal stories! Check out Anne performing in "Welcome to Keane, New Hampshire" from April 16, 2020-May 30, 2020 (Thurs-Sun): https://strawdog.org/shows/welcome-to-keene-new-hampshire ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighb...

Episode 28 - Ashley Rodabaugh

February 19, 2020 15:00 - 2 hours - 130 MB

Ashley is an author and the host of the podcast "How Are You Still Single?" which is available everywhere podcasts are found! In today's episode: We talk the power of podcasts & podcasts providing insight into the lives of another person! We talk travel stories and talking to people on planes! We talk relationships & dating! We talk vulnerability! We talk the opioid epidemic! We talk performance of all kinds (improv, dance and pageants)! Ashley has a book out as well! How Are You Still Sin...

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