Wayside Stations
Wayside Stations is a podcast of unique experiences of ordinary people in places fallen off the map. The conversations here feature culture, food, music, wildlife, discovery and much much more. However what bring these stories to life are the people who have a rich human spirit imbued in them.You can catch all the episodes @ https://www.waysidestations.com and in all popular podcast apps.Enjoy each episode and do share an episode you liked with a loved one.
Episodes
30 episodes
#29 Dacoit Ethics
If you ever go to the Dudhwa National Park, you would be astounded by the forest of tall trees, open grasslands, marshes, gurgling rivers, elephants, rhinos and the very elusive tiger.Mr. M too travels to this place not in search of wil...
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Episode 29
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28:41
#28 What connects the 1st ever tied Test Match, Victor Trumper and a Tube Radio
This is an extraordinary tale of perseverance of an ordinary cricket lover who simply refused to accept that he could not hear the commentary of the last over of the 1st ever tied cricket test match between Australia and West Indies in 1960.
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Episode 28
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30:54
#27 Janmaashtami Prasaadam
When Janmaashtami comes around, many of us have fond memories of the festive atmosphere at home, in our communities, as we welcome Krishna into our homes and our hearts.Mr M goes to attend a concert at a Krishna temple in Mumbai on Janm...
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Episode 27
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24:36
#26 Experiencing flow in a recording studio
Mr M gets an opportunity to work with the Carnatic Music Maestro, Smt. Aruna Sriram. He narrates the recording experience and how going beyond the norm may yield a pleasant surprise.Please listen in to find out.Do check ...
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Episode 26
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25:59
#25 A rejuvenating experience @ Ambala lake
Mr M chances upon a visit to Amba (Ambala) lake while staying in Ramtek, Maharashtra. They are mysteriously welcomed by a local inhabitant who then wants to show them something special.What's special about Amba lake? Where do they go ne...
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Episode 25
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24:08
#24 Getting to know a Saarangi Maverick
In this episode, Mr M reminisces how he became aware of a renowned Saarangi musician, Ustaad Bundu Khan. Knowing more about the person helped in developing a deeper understanding and appreciation of his music as well.What was the...
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Episode 24
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23:48
#23 Return to zero base @ Ludhiana
In Ludhiana, Punjab Mr M meets a veteran business owner over a cup of tea. In the conversation, he gets to understand a perspective on success and failure and the importance of decision making.What life lesson does Mr M learn from the b...
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Episode 23
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14:33
#22 What matures doesn't get broken @ Ramtek
Mr M goes to Ramtek, Maharashtra where he meets his namesake who is a most resourceful person. As he spends more time with his namesake, more layers of his personality are revealed. Finally, his namesake leaves him with an important Sutra
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Episode 22
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30:17
#21 A deep understanding of Swara
Mr M gives us a peek into the book named The Pilgrim of the Swara with anecdotes into the life of K L Saigal, a renowned Indian singer and actor.What does Swara mean? How may we interpret it?You'll ha...
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Episode 21
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28:23
#20 A memorable trek @ Dajipur
Mr M and his friend land up at Dajipur, Maharashtra wanting to check out the forest there. Thanks to the forest officer who assigns a guard to guide them, they are taken on a trek to experience the sights and sounds of the forest.What u...
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Episode 20
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30:33
#19 The annihilation of thought
Mr M is in Kolhapur on work for an extended period. He never visits the Mahalakshmi Temple even though he sees it every day. One fun evening, he catches a glimpse of the Deity from outside and then heads in with his friends.What happens...
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Episode 19
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21:08
#18 A lassi blessing
One day Mr M comes across a new person humming a tune at his teacher's house. The acquaintance deepens when the stranger offers a glass of Lassi.Who is this person? Why was the Lassi special?You will have to lis...
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Episode 18
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17:16
#17 Riyaaz
Mr M gets acquainted with the world renowned Sarod maestro, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan. Ustad Ji allows Mr. M to meet him at his house many times to enjoy music sessions. One day, Ustad Ji is getting ready for Riyaaz and asks M...
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Episode 17
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21:00
#16 The path is the treasure
Mr M's curiosity is triggered by a book that his teacher refers in class. The search takes him via many paths and spans across a decade. How does he manage to find that book? What happens along the way? You'll have to listen in ...
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Episode 16
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28:20
#15 Border life @ Poonch
Mr M travels with his friend to Poonch, very close to the international border between India and Pakistan. He gets a slice of border life and treks his way up exploring meadows and brooks.Where does he go? Who does he meet?You'l...
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Episode 15
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27:41
#14 Safe harbor @ Chorbahuli
Mr M and his friend seek shelter at a stranger's house. They are welcomed with a cup of tea but end up staying longer than they intended to.Why did they stay longer? What happens next?You'll have to listen in to find out.
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Episode 14
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22:14
#13 A weaver's chant @ Delhi
Mr M gets attracted to a specific carpet in Delhi. He traces where that carpet was made and that reveals how weavers make exquisite carpets.What difference does it make if a carpet is hand weaved or machine weaved?You'll have to...
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Episode 13
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27:50
#12 A bus ride @ Bewar
Mr M takes a bus ride from Bewar to his destination every day. One day, things go a bit topsy-turvy. What triggers the change? What does Mr M learn?You will have to listen in to find out.Do check out all episodes...
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Episode 12
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21:26
#11 Failure to the rescue @ Bengaluru
Mr M is in Bengaluru in pursuit of a book when an accident occurs. Consequently, he is at the hospital waiting on events to unfold.What happens next?You will have to listen in to find out.Do check out all episode...
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Episode 11
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12:50
#10 Band, Baaja, Aamras @ Parli Vaijnath
Mr M is at Parli Vaijnath in Maharashtra, India as an inspector to verify loans that have been disbursed from a bank. When a band shows up the next morning, it leaves Mr M rather surprised and amused.What happens next? How is the inspec...
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Episode 10
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17:57
#09 Love of books @ Mumbai
Mr M's love of books takes him to a bookstore in Mumbai where he ends up getting a take home lesson for life. What is this lesson? What does it have to do with books?You will have to listen in to find out.Do chec...
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Episode 9
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15:59
#08 Cave sounds @ Ajanta
Mr M travels to the World Heritage Site of Ajanta Caves. Besides the many wonders that he sees, he discovers something that has not been written about or spoken of in the context of Ajanta caves.What is that discovery? You will ...
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Episode 8
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27:41
#07 A round trip @ Vakhner
Mr M undertakes a round trip to Delhi from Vakhner in Gujarat, India. He meets and makes friends all along the way. Yet, what makes this trip so special?You will have to listen in to find out.Do check out all epi...
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Episode 7
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23:34