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In an era where screens dominate and children’s outdoor adventures are dwindling, “Get Kids to Play” seeks to reignite the joy of unstructured play that once defined childhood. Reflecting on a time when scraped knees and muddy clothes were badges of honor, hosts Vijay and Saumil delve into the pressing challenges modern parents face in balancing academics, technology, and free play. Building upon their acclaimed book, “Get Kids to Play!”, this podcast offers insightful discussions, expert interviews, and practical solutions to help families rediscover the magic of outdoor play. Join us each week as we champion a movement to reconnect children with sport, foster creativity and play, and promote holistic development for a brighter, healthier future.
Episodes
17 episodes
A Global Brand Meets Play
What does it really take for a brand to belong to a sport — not just sponsor it? And what happens when a global tech giant quietly decides that the future of Indian sport is worth betting on?Join Vijay and Saumil on the Get Kids to Play...
Why The World Needs Play
What if the greatest lessons in life were never taught in a classroom?Join Vijay and Saumil on the Get Kids to Play podcast as Hall of Famer and Stanford psychologist Dr. George Selleck and award-winning author Dr. Alan Gregerman make t...
Get Kids To Swim
What if a childhood fear of water could transform into an Olympic dream?Join Vijay and Saumil on the Get Kids to Play podcast as they dive deep with Nisha Millet, India's first woman swimmer to qualify for the Olympics. From nearly drow...
No School, No Football
What if football could break the cycle of poverty?Join Vijay and Parminder on the Get Kids to Play podcast as they sit down with Ashok Rathod, founder of Oscar Foundation and CNN IBN Real Hero Award recipient. From starting with just 18...
Plaeto - Enabling young Indian Feet to Play
What if childhood was about play, not performance?Join Vijay and Saumil on the Get Kids to Play podcast as they explore this with Ravi Kallayil , who walked away from his dream job at Nike Innovation to transform children's footwear in ...
CSR - The Gamechanger at the Grassroots
Can CSR be the Game Changer for Grassroots Sports in India?Join Vijay and Parminder on the Get Kids to Play podcast as they explore this with Nikhil Pant, CSR law pioneer and sports enthusiast. From crafting India's 2% CSR mandate to ad...
Why Winning Isn't Everything
Can we reclaim the joy of play in youth sports?Join Vijay and Saumil on the Get Kids to Play podcast as they explore this with Dr. George Selleck, sports psychologist, author, and lifelong advocate for youth sports. From playing basketb...
How Can Policy Get Kids To Play
Can sports policy really get kids moving again?Join Vijay and Saumil on the Get Kids to Play podcast as they explore this with Nandan Kamath, lawyer, former state cricket captain, and founder of Sports & Society Accelerator. From pl...
From South Africa to USA: Get Kids To Play
From South Africa to USA, how can we Get Kids To Play? Join Vijay and Saumil on the Get Kids to Play podcast as they explore Prof. Michael Goldman's journey from South Africa to USA, bridging academia and real-world sports marketin...
Can an Olympic dream inspire kids to play
Can a Non-Profit Sports Foundation's mission re-define how we develop Olympic and Paralympic champions? Join Vijay and Saumil on the Get Kids to Play podcast as they dive deep with Deepthi Bopaiah, CEO of GoSports Foundation, who s...
Get Kids to Play in B-School
Can a Professor's fitness journey elevate the health and well-being at educational institutes? What if every student had to play a sport to graduate?Join Vijay and Saumil on the Get Kids to Play podcast as they chat with Prof. Sourav Mu...
Sportstar : 47 years of inspiring kids to play
Can a single poster spark a child's lifelong passion for playing? What if the stories we share about athletes could be the spark to get more kids to play?Tune in to the Get Kids to Play podcast as Vijay Krishnamurthy and Sa...
How To Balance Sports And Academics
Ever wonder if it’s possible to be a top-notch athlete and a brilliant student? Can we dream of an Olympian coming from an IIT?Join us for a truly inspiring chat on the Get Kids to Play podcast! This week, Vijay Krishnamurthy a...
Inspire Kids To Play For Life
What if one story could inspire kids to play for life and to chase their dreams in sports?Join Vijay Krishnamurthy and Saumil Majmudar on the Get Kids to Play podcast as they sit down with Pullela Gopichand – the man who turned Indian b...
How To Inspire Girls To Play?
What if this one story could inspire you to help more girls chase their dreams in sports?Join Vijay Krishnamurthy and Saumil Majmudar on the Get Kids to Play podcast as they sit down with Aditi Mutatkar, the Programme Head of Athlete an...
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How To Get Better Spaces For Play
In the latest episode of the Get Kids to Play podcast hosted by Vijay Krishnamurthy and Saumil Majmudar, the guest is, Anil Kumar—Founder-MD of Great SportsTech. Anil shares his groundbreaking journey of revolutionizing sports infrastructure. W...
