Chai Across Generations
Chai Across Generations is a podcast featuring two friends a generation apart, Nikil and Shankar, as they explore a new topic each episode to better understand - and maybe even bridge - the gap between generations of South Asians.
Chai Across Generations
Latest Episodes
Episode 50: All Five Elements Live in You
We talk about the five great elements: earth, water, fire, air, and space, and how Nikil has come to see them not just as forces in nature, but as elements that live within all of us, forming an Elemental Leadership Framework for understanding ...
Episode 49: Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Zuko & Iroh Dynamic
We return to the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender to explore one of the most beloved dynamics in all of animated storytelling: the relationship between Prince Zuko and his Uncle Iroh.We trace Zuko's arc from a prince desperately seeki...
Episode 48: Avatar: The Last Airbender And Its Enduring Genius
We talk about one of our favorite TV shows of all time, Avatar: The Last Airbender. A Nickelodeon series from almost 20 years ago, Avatar has captivated and inspired both of us with its brilliant world-building, structural plot, and deep charac...
Episode 47: Shankar's Book "The Seven Steps to Bliss" Can Help Readers In Many Ways
Join us as we celebrate the official release of Shankar's new book, "The Seven Steps To Bliss: A Modern Upanishad!" We delve into Shankar's experience of getting this book out into the world and how this book can help readers in seven different...
Episode 46: Unlocking Your Personal Excellence And The Hidden Power Of Community
We explore the essence of excellence and how to unlock it in our lives, guided by Shankar's transformative course, "Unlocking Excellence." We delve into the unexpected but pivotal role of levity and how it enhances personal growth. Nikil shares...