What do movies like 'Iron Man', 'Forrest Gump', 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty', 'Tamasha', 'Star Wars', 'Gully Boy', and books like 'An autobiography of a Yogi', 'Ramayan', 'Mahabharat'; have in common? In this episode, we discuss the famous theory of 'The Hero's Journey' given by Joseph Campbell. We discuss how this theory is used in drafting some of the greatest stories ever told to mankind, and how eventually this can be used to repurpose our lives. Tune in, to find out more! Note: You can reach out to me on my email: jeetendra.ajmera@gmail.com or can also DM me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/_magsman Background audio credits for the first sixty seconds: Dark Star by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100534 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Being the Baba!

The Hero's Journey!

In this episode, we talk about the art of lying beautifully and honestly. Quite contrary to common belief, stories can lie. In fact, some of the greatest stories ever told have been nothing but a beautifully crafted lie. This time we hear a story back from my school times where a character named 'Shanky' comes alive, and how I still reminisce those moments till date. Further, we discuss how can one learn and practice this art of lying, and what's in it for them! Also, this is the first time I'm narrating one of my stories on the Podcast. Yay! Tune in, to find out more! You can reach out to me on my email: jeetendra.ajmera@gmail.com or can DM me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/_magsman

The art of lying beautifully and honestly!

In this episode, we talk about why Storytelling is essential to us. We discuss instances from the Stone age to modern research, drawing parallels between the Human evolution and Storytelling. We further discuss around why is it more important than ever for our generation to pursue this art; and that how it is no more about just the art itself but has become a dire need of the hour. Tune in, to find out more! You can reach out to me on my email: jeetendra.ajmera@gmail.com and Instagram: @_magsman Links mentioned in the Podcast: 1: Ozymandias by Percy Bysshe Shelley: <https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46565/ozymandias> 2: Essay by Walter Benjamin: “The Storyteller” and the Possibility of Wisdom <https://muse.jhu.edu/article/648930> 3: Princeton University research article: 'Clicking: How Our Brains Are in Sync' <https://blog.ted.com/what-happens-in-the-brain-when-we-hear-stories-uri-hasson-at-ted2016/> <https://blog.ted.com/what-happens-in-the-brain-when-we-hear-stories-uri-hasson-at-ted2016/>

In this episode, we talk about why Storytelling is essential to us. We discuss instances from the Stone age to modern research, drawing parallels between the Human evolution and Storytelling. We further discuss around why is it more important than ever for our generation to pursue this art; and that how it is no more about just the art itself but has become a dire need of the hour. Tune in, to find out more! You can reach out to me on my email: jeetendra.ajmera@gmail.com and Instagram: @_magsman Links mentioned in the Podcast: 1: Ozymandias by Percy Bysshe Shelley: 2: Essay by Walter Benjamin: “The Storyteller” and the Possibility of Wisdom 3: Princeton University research article: 'Clicking: How Our Brains Are in Sync' 

The 'why' behind the Storytelling!

In this episode, we talk about what defines a story and its structure. We also talk about identifying the stories and narratives around us. Further, the episode also deals with some basic technicalities which can be used to understand the process of Storytelling in our day-to-day lives. All in all, it's Storytelling lesson 101. Happy listening. You can reach out to me on my email: jeetendra.ajmera@gmail.com and Instagram: @_magsman

Stories and Storytelling around us!

Namaste! Welcome to 'Being the Baba' podcast. In this episode we talk around what is this podcast all about, and how are we going to take this journey forward. Further, this episode also dwells into a bit of our host's life, childhood memories and his beliefs. Tune in as we take you through this journey of Stories and Storytelling. You can reach out to me on my email: jeetendra.ajmera@gmail.com and Instagram: @_magsman

Being the Baba -Introduction

The idea is to discuss the theme(s) of Storytelling in everyday life, and spot them around. Beginning from day-to-day communication to epics of mythology, from design thinking to marketing strategies, from Amarchitra Katha to Marvel movies, from human relationships to rhythm in a poem, from old childhood memories to random conversations in a metro, from ‘how to think’ to ‘what to think’; everything around us is governed by a narrative. It is who we are, and it is what defines us. This podcast is an attempt to understand the same and use it to improve our lives. Tune in, as we begin this journey to craft a narrative worth listening. Note: The Podcast has a mix of Hindi-English language, essentially how a 23-year-old today conveys his thoughts and ideas to his fellow beings. Cover Image designed by: Meenal Kaushik You can reach out to me on my email: jeetendra.ajmera@gmail.com and Instagram: @_magsman

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Being the Baba!

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