Mr. Rathod's Neighborhood
80 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsMr 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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Episodes
Episode 28 - Ashley Rodabaugh
February 19, 2020 15:00 - 2 hours - 130 MBAshley 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...
Episode 27 - Brandon Scott #2 (Return of the Crown)
January 29, 2020 15:00 - 2 hours - 155 MBBrandon is a writer, performer, actor and improvisor. In today's episode: We talk re-balancing and giving yourself a breather! We talk father figures! We talk learning lessons from our upbringing & improving on the past! We talk learning from our past mistakes! And we talk Power Rangers, the Dewey Decimal System & hypotenuses and all that sh!t! ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiragrathod9882
Episode 26 - Miles Potter #2 (The Church of Improv)
December 23, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBMiles is a writer, actor, performer and improvisor. In today's episode: We ask the question "Am I peaking?"! We talk putting ideas into motion! We talk checking in with yourself and doing things you enjoy! We talk the power of improv! We talk realizing your own superpowers! ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiragrathod9882
Episode 25 - Laura Bowers #2 (The School Project)
November 20, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 93.5 MBLaura is a Chicago-based improvisor and has a Master's Degree in Social Work ! In today's episode, Laura interviews me as part of her final project for her master's program. We talk the therapeutic applications of improv! We talk Medical Improv and teaching improv to medical professionals (doctors, therapists, social workers, and more)! We talk improv's importance to both our lives! We talk working with youth! We talk meeting someone in their reality and building connections! To learn more...
Episode 24 - Hope England
October 01, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBHope England is a trauma therapist and the founder/CEO of Humor for Hope. In today's episode: We talk psychedelics & plant medicine! We talk death & dying! We talk trauma & therapy! We talk Humor for Hope origins! To learn more about Humor for Hope (@humorforhope), check out https://www.humorforhope.com/ To learn more about Humor for Hope's Patreon project, check out https://www.patreon.com/AliHumorforHope ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.youtube....
Episode 24 - Hope England
October 01, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBHope England is a trauma therapist and the founder/CEO of Humor for Hope. In today's episode: We talk psychedelics & plant medicine! We talk death & dying! We talk trauma & therapy! We talk Humor for Hope origins! To learn more about Humor for Hope (@humorforhope), check out https://www.humorforhope.com/ To learn more about Humor for Hope's Patreon project, check out https://www.patreon.com/AliHumorforHope
Episode 23 - Aashay Shah
July 17, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBAashay is a friend, an optometrist and a wearer of bedazzled jackets. In today's episode: Aashay shares his story of being born in India and raised in America! We talk coming to America at the age of 11! We talk learning a new culture! We talk striving in uncomfortable situations! We talk dancing! ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiragrathod9882
Episode 22 - Humanoid Resources Simulcast (Season 3, Episode 4: The Revenge-R)
July 02, 2019 13:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBThis episode is a simulcast of my appearance on the podcast Humanoid Resources (original episode release date - November 27, 2018). Humanoid Resources is "a podcast about soul-crushing bureaucracy in the vast adventure of space" where two extraterrestrials and a former HR Generalist of a PNC Bank run the HR (Humanoid Resources) department aboard an enormous spaceship, and interview its inhabitants. In this episode, "the HR boys get a visit from Vin Dictive (played by me), a Blobulon whose j...
Episode 21 - Olipia
May 28, 2019 17:00 - 2 hours - 125 MBOlipia is Chicago's Favorite Talking Vagina, voiced by Chicago comedian and friend of the podcast Jessica Scott (@jesslovesmalort). In today's episode: We talk Adult Sexual Education! We talk the disconnect amongst people! We talk religion & superstitions! We talk childhood love & dating (and find out that I might still be married)! ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiragrathod9882
Episode 20 - A Brew With You Simulcast (BWY Episode #185)
May 17, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBThis episode is a simulcast of my appearance on A Brew With You, a podcast hosted by Blake Mikol (@BigDealBlake) and Jeff Stewart (@the_real_jstew), where they bring a guest on every week to try new beers and discuss current events, hot topics and play some original games. In today's episode: We talk Jungle Boogie! We talk comedy journey! We talk living in Chicago! Video of this episode can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Af67GIK9sKM Thanks to Jeff and Blake for editing/record...
Episode 19 - Alex Kosyla
March 14, 2019 19:30 - 2 hours - 143 MBAlex Kosyla is a childhood friend and a lawyer. In today's episode: We talk school bus stories! We talk childhood shenanigans! We talk jury selection! We talk court cases! We talk murder charges! To learn more about Alex's firm, Leone & Kosyla Law, check out their website: https://www.leonekosylalaw.com/ ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiragrathod9882
Episode 18 - Katie Tyner
February 28, 2019 20:30 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBWe talk Humor for Hope! We talk gift giving! We talk the unconditional love of our parents! We talk living healthy & delaying the decay! We get existential! To learn more about Humor for Hope, check out https://www.humorforhope.com/ and follow us on instagram @humorforhope ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiragrathod9882
Episode 17 - Kayla Pulley
February 12, 2019 20:30 - 2 hours - 115 MBWe talk prayer! We talk cooking and finally answer the question "Do you eat in the afterlife?"! We talk juxtaposition of our worlds (day job during the day/comedy at night)! We talk openness/vulnerability giving people a better understanding of who you are! We get cozy and talk romance! ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiragrathod9882
Episode 17 - Kayla Pulley
February 12, 2019 20:30 - 2 hours - 115 MBWe talk prayer! We talk cooking and finally answer the question "Do you eat in the afterlife?"! We talk juxtaposition of our worlds (day job during the day/comedy at night)! We talk openness/vulnerability giving people a better understanding of who you are! We get cozy and talk romance!
Episode 16 - Thomas Back #2
January 29, 2019 19:30 - 2 hours - 116 MBWe talk being the mess of a person that you are! We talk music (music new and old, Kanye, Eminem)! We talk television (and Thomas pitches a new television show)! We talk movies (and my feelings about Eyes Wide Shut)! We talk pulling up the carpet! We talk a new way to say "Hello"! ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiragrathod9882
Episode 15 - Zain Syed #2 (1 Year Anniversary Episode!)
January 10, 2019 22:30 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBTL;DR: We talk Zain's doorless cabinets! We talk falling asleep at the wheel & how to fix traffic jams! We talk being an incomplete product & allowing yourself to fail! We talk wasps, bees, snakes and shrimp that shoot lasers! ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiragrathod9882
Episode 14 - Alex Orr #2
December 19, 2018 22:00 - 2 hours - 114 MBWe talk travelling alone! We talk creative endeavors! We talk growing old! We talk the unpredictability of life! We get an update on if Alex has made new friends! ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiragrathod9882
Episode 13 - Roneesh Vashisht
December 05, 2018 23:00 - 1 hour - 81.9 MBWe talk non-traditional relationships! We talk growing up Indian! We talk poop and bathroom habits! We talk finding a state of flow! ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiragrathod9882
Episode 12 - Wolfgang Stein
November 23, 2018 16:00 - 2 hours - 113 MBWolf says his final goodbye to Chicago! We talk adventures on a plane! We talk things between the sheets! We talk relationships! We talk ghosts and the unseen! ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiragrathod9882
Episode 11 - Zach Spindler
August 01, 2018 21:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBWe talk childhood! We talk borders! Zach explains things (glasses, ping pong, lawyers, etc)! We talk being capable of more than we even know! ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiragrathod9882
Episode 10 - Keegan Hill
July 04, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBWe talk H-E-double hockey sticks! We talk all the heavy topics (ie racism, religion)! We talk Keegan getting ex-communicated! We talk improv as a lifestyle! ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiragrathod9882
Episode 9 - Brandon Scott
May 30, 2018 21:30 - 2 hours - 147 MBWe talk vulnerability! We talk knowing who you are! We talk life outside of yourself! We talk relationships and love! And we put our playa hats on! ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiragrathod9882
Episode 8 - Christina Salesberry
May 02, 2018 21:30 - 1 hour - 101 MBWe talk boxed wine! We talk the importance of good communication! We talk life with children! We talk the ghost of Steve Jobs! ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiragrathod9882
Episode 7 - Miles Potter
April 18, 2018 23:00 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBWe talk always striving to learn and making mistakes! We talk moments that changed everything! We talk To Catch a Predator! We talk improv (because it would not be a Miles and Chirag conversation without some improv talk)! ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiragrathod9882
Episode 6 - Jessica Scott
April 05, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 91 MBWe talk the role of artists in society! We talk puppets and mask work! We talk pants without pockets! We talk being in a Christian rock band (and slow jamz for Jesus)! ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiragrathod9882
Episode 5 - Thomas Back
March 08, 2018 00:38 - 1 hour - 109 MBWe talk balance! We talk boogers! We talk sex ed, social constructs and stigmas! ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiragrathod9882
Episode 4 - Alex Orr
February 22, 2018 00:30 - 1 hour - 103 MBWe talk exorcisms! We talk making friend's as an adult! We talk religious journeys! We talk eating weird meats (maybe even human meat)! ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiragrathod9882
Episode 3 - Abel Dejene
February 08, 2018 02:30 - 2 hours - 126 MBWe talk identity! We talk mental health! We talk West Rogers Park! Dem Youth bruh! ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiragrathod9882
Episode 2 - Laura Bowers
January 24, 2018 02:39 - 1 hour - 108 MBWe talk about biodata, we talk about improv (of course!), we talk about converting to a new religion ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiragrathod9882
Episode 1 - Zain Syed
January 17, 2018 03:47 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBWe talk religion, we talk texting while you poop. We cover it all! ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiragrathod9882