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Welcome to PGX #223PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Faf du Plessis — Former South African captain and one of the country's most successful modern cricketers. Timestamps:00:00 - Trailer01:42 - Intro02:11 - Why South Africa Keep Falling Short at World Cups05:32 - The 2015 World Cup Heartbreak07:01 - Faf on the World Championship of Legends09:31 - What Faf Learned From MS Dhoni, Graeme Smith and Virat Kohli15:28 - What Is Virat Kohli Really Like Off the Field?17:56 - What Makes Virat Kohli's Intensity So Powerful?22:42 - Growing Up With AB de Villiers25:38 - Learning to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others28:33 - Faf's Biggest Strength as a Cricketer31:35 - How to Deal With Failure and Avoid BurnoutEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: #222PGX is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Harbhajan Singh — Former Cricketer.Enjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX #221 PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big. This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas). This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it. In this episode, I spoke to AB de Villiers, former South African cricketer and RCB legend, famously known as Mr. 360. Timestamps: 00:00 - Trailer 02:00 - Intro02:33 - How AB de Villiers Became Mr. 360 07:28 - AB de Villiers Played With a Detached Retina 10:20 - What Did AB de Villiers Think of Virat Kohli? 15:23 - Batting With Virat Kohli 16:19 - Inside the RCB Dressing Room 19:55 - What It Felt Like When RCB Finally Won 20:57 - AB de Villiers on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 24:18 - The Most Talented Batsmen AB de Villiers Has Seen 26:26 - The Most Intimidating Indian Cricketer 29:06 - AB de Villiers on Insecurity 29:56 - South Africa's World Cup Dreams Enjoy. — Prakhar

Welcome to PGX #218PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Jon Finer, Deputy National Security Advisor to former US President Joe Biden.Timestamps:00:00 - Trailer02:35 - The Truth About Biden's Mental Health04:54 - Why US-India Relations Got So Complicated07:40 - Why Does America Need Pakistan?13:45 - How America Knew Russia Would Invade Ukraine18:18 - The Truth About Putin's Tucker Carlson Interview21:42 - Does America Really Want Regime Change?27:05 - Can Russia Actually Win The War?30:37 - Could America Use Catastrophic Force Against Iran?37:02 - Why Trump Started Believing In Military Force41:34 - What Was Really Happening With Biden's Health?45:26 - How Does The Iran War Actually End?50:31 - Is America Losing Its Grip On The World?54:04 - What Will Happen In America's Midterms?1:00:25 - Why Is Anti-Indian Hate Rising In America?1:03:46 - Can AI Destroy Democracy?1:10:52 - Can We Actually Control AI?1:20:09 - Could AI Become More Powerful Than Government?1:29:42 - Does America Have Spies Inside China?1:38:24 - The Warning About AI vs DemocracyEnjoy.— Prakhar___________________________________________________________________________________________________Watch NextIf you’re looking for human stories & emotion, go to PGX Raw & Real → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa6DgTttATAc0hftp0aZtUvCgVSKO8hbxIf you want ideas, insight, and perspective, go to PGX Ideas → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa6DgTttATAcNdrNSG8Hh78TK-5A0EJbC___________________________________________________________________________________________________Learn with MeMaster the art of Conversation → https://www.artofconversation.in/___________________________________________________________________________________________________Guest: Jon FinerThe Long Game with Jake Sullivan and Jon Finer: https://youtube.com/@podlonggame?si=4r0k8rZmu4o5qF0Hhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game-with-jake-sullivan-and-jon-finer/id1850526014___________________________________________________________________________________________________PGX SocialsInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/pgxpodcast/X (Twitter) → https://twitter.com/pgxpodcastLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/prvkhvr/Clips Channel → https://www.youtube.com/@PGXClips___________________________________________________________________________________________________Follow meTwitter: https://twitter.com/prvkhvrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/prvkhvr/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prvkhvr/___________________________________________________________________________________________________#prakharkepravachan #prakhargupta #jonfiner #iranwar #usindiarelations #trump #pgx #raw #real

Welcome to PGX: #220PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Anand Prakash, an ethical hacker and cybersecurity entrepreneur who's known for hacking Facebook, Uber and Twitter. Timestamps:00:00 - Trailer01:33 - Intro02:46 - What Can a Hacker Find Out From Your Phone Number?07:24 - How Safe Are We on the Internet?09:39 - From Hacking for Fun to Ethical Hacking13:28 - How He Became One of Facebook's Top Hackers19:07 - How He Became One of Facebook's Top Hackers22:07 - How He Found Bugs in Uber and Twitter26:27 - From Hacking Flipkart to Building His Own Company28:24 - What Happens When Your Personal Data Gets Leaked?30:02 - What Can Hackers Actually Do With Your Data?33:06 - The Truth About the Dark Web34:48 - How AI Is Changing the World of Hacking41:32 - Can Hackers Take Down Critical Infrastructure?46:10 - Can Cyberattacks Disrupt India's Essential Services?49:05 - How Secure Are Government Portals and Your Instagram?53:20 - How Hackers Trick You Into Giving Away Your Data57:23 - Can Someone Really Hack Your Account on Demand?1:12:15 - Can Apps Reveal Everything About You?1:17:03 - The Scams Every Indian Should Know About1:18:45 - Essential Cybersecurity Tips Everyone Should KnowEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX #219 PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda, two of South India’s biggest actors, about love, marriage, their childhoods and their upcoming film.Timestamps:00:00 - Trailer01:48 - Rashmika and Vijay's first podcast03:21 - How Rashmika and Vijay First Met05:25 - When Vijay Didn’t Believe In Love07:54 - What Does Marriage Really Mean?12:28 - Why Rashmika Used To Call Vijay “Sir”15:14 - When Their Friendship Turned Into Love18:24 - Why Vijay Was Scared Of Talking To Girls25:14 - Why We Become Who We Tell Ourselves We Are27:05 - The Power Of Being Delusional36:16 - What Does A Successful Life Look Like?42:56 - What Rashmika Learned From Her Parents55:53 - Vijay and Rashmika On Their Upcoming Film58:07 - The Story Behind The Madras Famine01:01:42 - What The British Told India About The Railways01:02:52 - How History Can Shape Us TodayEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX #217PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Madhukar Gangadi Reddy — Founder & CEO of MedPlus Health Services.Timestamps:00:00 - Trailer03:13 - Why Fake Medicines Are Everywhere06:46 - Can Your Chemist Tell?09:58 - Is A Fake Pill Just Sugar?14:35 - Inside India’s Fake Medicine Factories17:05 - From Wharton To 47 Stores19:41 - Why Patients Chase Cheap Medicines23:00 - Is 80% Off Too Good?24:26 - Do Doctors Get Kickbacks?29:02 - The Secret Doctor-Chemist Deal31:43 - Why Medicines Could Cost Half33:16 - How To Spot Fake Medicines42:56 - Fake Paneer Reveals A Bigger Problem51:07 - Can You Really Trust MedPlus?1:01:15 - Is MedPlus Inflating Medicine Prices?1:04:24 - How Insurance Changed HealthcareEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX #216PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Sharanya Iyer aka  @TrulyNomadly  — Travel Content Creator.Timestamps:00:00 - Trailer02:14 - When The De*d Take Selfies08:09 - What De*th Rituals Teach Us12:14 - The Tribe That K*lled A Missionary18:30 - Why People Never Leave Havelock24:14 - India Has A Volcano?27:54 - Did Humans Learn To Swim?29:57 - Why Indians Fear Water35:28 - The Dangers Lurking Underwater46:04 - The “North Korea” Of Central Asia52:01 - The Fire Burning For 50 Years59:49 - What Hollywood Got Wrong About Voodoo01:04:54 - Walking The Slave Route01:10:42 - Why She Chooses Uncomfortable Places01:14:25 - Prakhar’s Advice When You’re Stuck01:18:40 - Where To Travel Solo In India01:30:31 - Stranded In Iran Alone01:38:25 - Why Prakhar Stopped TravelingEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX #215 PGX is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big. This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas). This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it. In this episode, I spoke to Dr. Riri G Trivedi — Indian Mental Health Professional. Timestamps: 00:00 - Trailer 01:54 - Mental Health Isn’t Just Rich People’s Problem 04:11 - Why Everyone Feels So Lonely 05:44 - What Actually Counts As Trauma? 07:46 - The Father Who Terrified Her 08:44 - The Wound Nobody Can See 09:50 - How Boys Become Performance Machines 12:31 - Why Men Hide Things From Wives 17:29 - Can Good Parents Cause Trauma? 19:05 - When Protection Goes Too Far 20:56 - Why Siblings Turn Out Different 24:07 - The People-Pleasing Trap 28:57 - What Is A Performative Male? 32:06 - When Talking Doesn’t Heal Trauma 37:45 - When Friends Turn Against You 44:00 - The Haircut That Shamed His Son 45:52 - Does Bullying Leave Lasting Scars? 48:56 - Rewiring Fear Inside Your Body 59:08 - The Secret Behind Phobia Treatment 1:04:21 - The Man Who Feared Flying 1:09:00 - Why People Ruin Their Happiness 1:12:38 - The Self-Harm Nobody Talks About 1:18:51 - Her Toughest Parenting Decision 1:24:31 - Her Battle With Perfectionism 1:33:38 - Why Trusting People Feels Impossible 1:40:23 - When Hitting Kids Becomes Automatic 1:42:37 - The Cost Of Being Too Independent 1:46:05 - Why Men Hide Their Feelings 1:53:29 - The Boy Who Never Saw Dad Cry 1:58:36 - Why Men Never Ask For Help 1:59:50 - The Hidden Wife-Mother Conflict Enjoy. — Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: #214PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to XAVI HERNÁNDEZ — Retired Professional Football Player.Enjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX Ideas. #6PGX Ideas is where I sit with people who think for a living — scientists, philosophers, builders, and the occasional genius who doesn't fit any category.These conversations are dense. They're long. They won't give you a shortcut.If you're looking for something light, that's PGX: Raw & Real → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa6DgTttATAc0hftp0aZtUvCgVSKO8hbxIn this episode, I spoke to Jason Silva — Filmmaker, Host of Brain Games.Timestamps:00:00 - Trailer02:07 - Awe: Rediscover Magic in Your Life18:58 - Consciousness and Art34:23 - Is Love a Shared Hallucination?42:13 - History of Psychedelics and the Origins of Civilization50:06 - Final Stage of Evolution and AI01:07:32 - Poetry Makes Us Human01:18:25 - Transhumanism and Defeating Death01:32:31 - Closing Reflections, Jason’s Books, AI FilmmakingEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX #214 PGX conversations are simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big. This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas). This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it. In this episode, I spoke to Salim Merchant — Singer & Music Composer. Timestamps: Enjoy. — Prakhar ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Watch Next If you’re looking for human stories & emotion, go to PGX Raw & Real → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa6DgTttATAc0hftp0aZtUvCgVSKO8hbx If you want ideas, insight, and perspective, go to PGX Ideas → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa6DgTttATAcNdrNSG8Hh78TK-5A0EJbC ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Learn with Me Master the art of Conversation → https://www.artofconversation.in/ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Guest -  Salim Merchant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salimmerchant/  X: https://x.com/salim_merchant  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SalimSulaimanMusic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salim.merchant.710/  ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ PGX Socials Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pgxpodcast/ X (Twitter) → https://twitter.com/pgxpodcast LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/prvkhvr/ Clips Channel → https://www.youtube.com/@PGXClips ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Follow me Twitter: https://twitter.com/prvkhvr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prvkhvr/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prvkhvr/ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ #prakharkepravachan #prakhargupta #salimmerchant #music #pgx #raw #real

Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #214PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Magnus Carlsen — Norwegian Chess Grandmaster.Timestamps:00:00 - Trailer02:09 - Ranking India's Young Chess Stars04:04 - Why Everyone Needs AI Skills Now05:49 - Does Pragg Have Champion Potential?06:51 - Magnus Predicts Gukesh vs Sindarov08:04 - Gukesh's Biggest Weakness Exposed11:01 - How Magnus's Brain Actually Works13:34 - "Chess Shouldn't Plan Around Me"15:05 - Why He's Never Coming Back16:36 - Will Anyone Ever Dominate Like Him?17:53 - Can AI Ever Fully Solve Chess?19:56 - The Truth About His Hikaru Rivalry20:56 - Should The World Championship Change?21:53 - Has He Ever Felt Like The GOAT?22:33 - His Toughest Opponents Ever24:01 - His Hardest World Championship Match25:26 - The Real Story Of Beating Anand29:21 - Life Beyond The Chessboard32:52 - Rapid Fire: Is Gukesh The Best?Enjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #213PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Ankita Kumar — Travel Content Creator.Timestamps:0:00 - Trailer1:50 - Start3:37 - Trapped In Afghanistan’s Danger Zone8:39 - The Tower Older Than Qutub Minar10:35 - Sleeping In Rural Afghanistan13:12 - Why She Avoided Kabul And Kandahar15:17 - The Girl Running School For 12,000 Students18:34 - Asking A Woman If She Hates The Taliban20:08 - What Afghan Women Really Want?23:13 - Why Afghan Kids Look Old Before Their Time25:08 - The Country No Empire Could Conquer27:57 - Crossing Into Afghanistan Alone By Road30:26 - Life Without Nightlife Or Alcohol33:13 - The Neighbor Country That Banned Burkas34:02 - Stuck Between Two Borders36:58 - Tajikistan's Hidden Rainbow Lakes41:01 - A Picnic Lunch In A War Zone42:36 - Chasing The Reindeer Tribe In Mongolia50:51 - Welcome To The Coldest City On Earth52:58 - Bathing In A Coal Sauna At -60°C54:44 - How People Use The Toilet At -70°C56:58 - Surviving Sanctions And Extreme Isolation59:04 - Cage Diving With Great White Sharks1:09:17 - The Roadies Slap Everyone Still Talks About1:20:57 - The Bengal vs Odisha Rasgulla War1:21:29 - Betting On Chicken Fights In A Village1:24:38 - A Drunk Driver's Murder Confession1:27:08 - Stranded Alone On A Remote Island1:29:38 - A Three Day Survival Challenge In The Amazon1:32:26 - An Out Of Body Experience With Ancient Medicine1:39:10 - The Secret World Of Psychedelic Plants1:44:05 - The Wild Theory Of How Humans Got Smart1:48:54 - Her Secret To Endless EnergyEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #212PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to P.G. Balakrishna Kamath — Former IB Officer.Timestamps:0:00 - Trailer1:40 - How Demonetization Broke The Naxals6:56 - How Indian Intelligence Really Changed16:07 - His Secret Life As A Field Officer21:03 - Living Undercover For Life23:28 - The Truth His Wife Never Knew28:03 - The Chai Shop Spy Story33:46 - How Pakistan And China Spy Differently36:02 - Inside A Real Honeytrap Operation40:22 - The Marines' Terrifying Heartbeat Technology45:02 - The Pager Blast Explained47:05 - The Officer With The Headache53:26 - China's Secret Cyberattacks On America58:48 - 10,000 Terabytes Stolen From China1:03:14 - Is Your Phone Always Listening?1:07:03 - The Submarine That Mysteriously Sank1:10:12 - Was Epstein An Intelligence Operation?1:17:43 - Why The US Banned Its Own AI1:21:28 - How Trump's Lie Became "Truth"1:26:05 - Were The Farmer's Protests A Campaign?1:29:13 - The $21 Million US AIDS Mystery1:33:15 - Why Intelligence Agencies Fail1:36:41 - Honeytrap Cases That Shook India1:40:54 - The 1985 Spy Who Sold Secrets1:52:14 - His Best Advice On Reading People Enjoy.— Prakhar