The Uncut Lifestyles Podcast
In a world dominated by social media and digital relationships, the quality of our in-person interactions is at an all-time low. I created this podcast to have thoughtful, unfiltered conversations with people from unique walks of life, ensuring a deeper understanding of human nature and human lifestyles. Let's get vulnerable and start having real conversations again. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonyrushabh21/. (Intro music, episodes 1-11: Chillhop Jazz, Mattijs Muller, Shutterstock; Intro music, all other episodes, Easy - SOKUBEATS)
Episodes
32 episodes
Growing Up on Stage and the Importance of Empathy (Feat. Chhavi Verg)
First Zoom episode! Chhavi Verg was Miss NJ 2017 and a solid contender in the Miss USA 2017 competition. She's from Edison, NJ, and she graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in Marketing. Turning to the entertainment industry, she too...
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1:33:52
Silver Springs, Mushrooms, and Son of an Ice Cream Man (Feat. Martin Amini)
Comedian Martin Amini had an interesting childhood growing up in Silver Springs, Maryland. He's half-Bolivian and half-Iranian, which has heavily influenced his comedy and stage presence. He's been doing stand-up comedy for about nine years, an...
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1:16:51
Recklessness in Tampa Bay, Confederate Flags, and Crocodile Penises
Tre grew up in Tampa Bay, Florida, and he's here to tell us that every "Florida Man" story we've heard is true (not really). But, Florida is a wild place. Tre loves it, but it comes with its own problems: racism, people shitting on the street, ...
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1:00:20
Comedy Writing, Hecklers, and "Offensive" Jokes (Feat. Dom Grayer)
Dom Grayer is a comic in the DMV area (DC, VA, MD) and has been doing stand-up comedy for four years. He's also the co-producer of The Heavyweights Comedy Show, a showcase in DC that brings together the funniest local comedians. In this e...
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1:17:24
The Philosophy of Real Estate (Feat. Zaryab Choudhry)
Zaryab Choudhry is a real estate investor and real estate agent in the D.C./Virginia/Maryland (DMV) area. He's currently a part of Corner House Realty (https://www.cornerhouserealty.com/), a brokerage based in Maryland, and he's done a to...
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1:28:30
Traveling, The Human Voice, and Thicc States
Daniel W. is a California native who loves to travel! He's been to Russia, Vietnam, and several other places. In this episode, we break down some of his trips to get a sense of what exploring other countries means to him. We also have a wild co...
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1:03:35
Backpacking, Spider Stories, and Saying Yes to Everything
Featured in this episode is Amy Lyons, a law student in Washington, D.C. who's had quite thrilling adventures in her lifetime. She has climbed the Patagonia mountains in South America and Mount Kinabalu in Malaysia, and many others. Our convers...
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1:00:51
Veganism, Keyboard Activism, and Fruitarianism
Have you ever thought about going vegan? In this episode, my cousin, Abhi S., details his vegan lifestyle. Learn about how his decision to go vegan has impacted him. We go through some common arguments against veganism, talk a little about keyb...
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Being an Influencer, Dealing With People's Opinions, and Miss NJ 2019 (Feat. Priya Soni)
Priya Soni is an influencer, model, author, YouTuber, and much more. She's honestly done a lot. She wrote a book when she was 16, started modeling in college, and took that modeling experience to Miss New Jersey 2019! She didn't place, but she ...
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1:04:09
Khan Event Group and Quarantine Side Hustles (Feat. DJ Khan)
Want to know how to flip above-ground swimming pools and exercise equipment? Ask DJ Khan! But seriously, because live entertainment is on the decline due to COVID-19, entertainers need to find other ways to generate income. DJ Khan talks about ...
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39:59
"Tell Her She's Lovely," Liferesume, and Imperfect Action (Feat. Dhara Singh)
Dhara Singh is an Indian American writer based in Piscataway, New Jersey. She's the author of "Tell Her She's Lovely: An Anthology," a beautiful anthology of poems that showcases the journey of a woman transformed by internal validation. She is...
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1:04:31
Workplace Stories, Valuing Yourself, and Judging Job Postings
Nikita P., Rutgers University alumna, talks about her career, hardships she endured along the way, and the importance of valuing yourself. She shares some hilarious workplace stories that I empathize with. I also share some terrible experiences...
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1:06:32
Relationships, Toxic Masculinity, and Double Standards
Jeff K. and I talk about our past relationships. Jeff recalls several situations that made him and others around him uncomfortable. I talk about being bullied in elementary school and how the negative use of the word 'gay' is a big issue. We sp...
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58:40
"A Brown Boy's Heart," Freestyle Rap, and 'Feel Good' Music (Feat. Ay B. V.)
In this episode, Indian American artist Ay B. V. talks about how he started rapping, his biggest influences, his sound, and how an artist's image affects the music. He breaks down his freestyling, his thoughts on the rap industry, and his...
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54:38
What Does it Mean to be Spiritual?
My friend Jean talks about her relationship with religion and spirituality. We differentiate them both from each other and acknowledge that they are also embedded within one another. I go back-and-forth with her trying to understand more about ...
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48:43
From Walgreens to Film School
This episode features Abraham N., a film student at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California. He talks about his experience living in California, and his experience writing screenplays. Expect to learn a little about film/T.V. and...
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34:36
Let's talk about Islam!
I've always been fascinated by different religions and their philosophies, so I sat down with my friend, Farwa S., to talk about Islam, its tenets, and its practices. She talks about her experience with the faith and how her understanding of it...
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51:15
Hiking and Staying Active For Dummies (Feat. browndudehikes)
Divas Singh, aka browndudehikes, illustrates how he maintains his active lifestyle. He's a nature-lover and an avid hiker. In this episode, he explains how he got started hiking, why everyone should do something outdoors, and how hiking has hel...
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45:46
Ayo DJ, Spin That! (Feat. DJ RKG)
DJ RKG, aka DJ Rahul K. Gandhi, breaks down the nitty-gritty of DJing and provides some insight into the evolution of the modern-day DJ. We talk about his journey into the entertainment industry as a young adult and how much his mentor influenc...
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54:44
How to Make Beats and Influence People (Feat. SoKu Beats)
Local producer SoKu (aka SoKu Beats) talks about his love for producing and what success as a producer looks like. He details his creative process while keeping it 100% honest about the struggles of marketing music and gaining momentum in the i...
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48:49
Inside the Mind of a Beatboxer (Feat. Anish Soni from Rutgers NBV)
Anish Soni is one talented beatboxer. He's part of the Rutgers' acapella group Nothin' But Vocals. We break down basic beatboxing sounds, talk about his journey with acapella, and discuss the impact of hip-hop on our understanding of the world....
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52:16
Stress and Anxiety in Everyday Life
I linked up with my friend from middle school, Jeff Kandathil, a young professional in the banking field. We talked about working in a high-stress field and dealing with stress on an everyday basis. Jeff shared some powerful stories that gave m...
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49:11
Wantrepreneurs, Entrepreneurs, and Gary Vee
Meet Patel, a supply chain professional, has some strong words for this generation's wantrepreneurs and fakers. Entrepreneurship is cool now, which means everyone has probably thought about starting a business, or at least some sort of side hus...
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50:39
Vibin' With Ryan Permaul, Lead Vocalist of Tropic Vibez
Joining me on this episode is Ryan Permaul from local reggae band, Tropic Vibez. Tropic Vibez consists of three members: Ryan Permaul (Bassist/Vocalist), Anthony Markovski (Guitarist), and Drew Possumato (Drummer). Ryan talks about the songwrit...
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