
The SocialMaharaj Podcast
By Atulmaharaj

The SocialMaharaj PodcastOct 09, 2021

Is The Podcast Dead?
It's been 8 months since I posted anything on the Podcast, I'm sure you would be wondering if the podcast is dead or not. Well, you can say it was under hibernation for a while. But why suddenly this episode? Hear it, you'll know why the podcast was in the hibernate mode and why this is the time to restart :)
Check out the blog to know more on what is happening with me -> https://socialmaharaj.com

Mahabharat, Dravid, Kadhi Pakoda aur Alcohol in school!
There are somethings that cannot happen in real life, but there's one place where it can happen. Want to know where? Listen to this Hindi episode where I talk about Mahabharat, Dravid, Kadhi Pakoda aur Alcohol in school! A different kind of episode that I recorded and I hope you like it.
Do share your thoughts on this episode with me @Atulmaharaj on Twitter or Instagram.

2 Things That I Want To Do In 2021
Welcome to the first episode of 2021!
New Year means new resolutions. While for most of them resolutions fizzle out by the first week itself, I discuss two things (not resolutions) that I want to do in 2021. What have you planned to do in 2021? Let me know!
Twitter: @Atulmaharaj

The Last Episode ... of 2020!
The year 2020, is what we all wanted to unsubscribe but none of us could. It was a year of uncertainties that caught all of us off-guard. Like my yearly tradition for my blog, I thought to record this episode, to sum up, Socialmaharaj on social media. I wasn't too active here, but that's something I'll improve in 2021.
Listen to the episode to know how things went in 2020. Do check out my blog at socialmaharajcom. In case you have queries, episode suggestions, do drop me an email or connect with me on social media :)
Do read the Socialmaharaj Blogging Report Card 2020

The Cleanliness Song - Gadi Wala Aaya
To put it in simple words “Gadi wala aaya ghar se kachra nikal” translates to “Vehicle has come, get the garbage out of your house”. Now, when I was in Lucknow last week at my grandparent’s place, I heard this song “Gadi wala aaya ghar se kachra nikal” being played on a loudspeaker. I first thought it was some ad on the radio, but that kept on playing for a good hour or so. The next day when I went out to see what this was exactly and was surprised to see this.
Blogpost: https://socialmaharaj.com/2020/10/31/gadi-wala-aaya-ghar-se-kachra-nikal/
Twitter: @Atulmaharaj

Journey of a Student
On the occasion of Teacher's Day in India, this is a special episode where I talk about my journey as a student. Sharing memories of my childhood days to post graduation. The places I moved, the schools I changed, the friends I made and the teachers I met. The post highlights the fact that no matter how much things change, the only constant are teachers.
Here's wishing all the teachers a very Happy Teacher's Day :)

Story of a COVID-19 survivor - Chat with Aastha Maheshwari
COVID-19 has taken the entire world by a storm. No one was prepared for it and it has create a havoc. Recently I posted a story on Instagram about one of my friend who test positive for COVID-19. Many of you requested me to bring her on the podcast to share her experience. So here is our first interview on The Socialmaharaj Podcast with Aastha Maheshwari from Hyderabad. This is a freewheeling chat were myself & Aastha ji talked about her journey during these testing times.
Do share your feedback about this episode with me on Twitter or Instagram. Also, if you want me to feature anyone or talk about a certain topic, please let me know as well.
Blog: https://socialmaharaj.com
Aastha's Instagram Handle: https://www.instagram.com/aasthainwanderland/

Podcasting for Bloggers with Blogchatter
A couple of weeks ago, I was a part of Facebook live session with Blogchatter where myself and Alpana Deo ji discussed about podcasting for bloggers. In this episode, I'm sharing few snippets of the live session in case you missed. Do share your feedback on this episode and this podcast in general, it'll help me improve :)

Jana Gana Mana with Artificial Intelligence !
We are celebrating our 74th Independence Day today and on this occasion Google has release an awesome website that is worth checking. They do such things to show off their AI capabilities and this is a pristine example of it. See how AI is used creatively to convert your voice into a musical instrument !
Listen to how it converted my voice into a musical instrument ! Do try this and share it on social media and tag me @Atulmaharaj :)
Try it: https://soundsofindia.withgoogle.com/
Google AI Auto Draw Tool: https://socialmaharaj.com/2017/04/13/not-good-drawing-google-autodraw-help/

What's stopping you from starting a Podcast ? #AllAboutPodcasts
I know many people who have been thinking of starting a podcast for quite a long time now. And this episode is where I talk #AllAboutPodcasts and why you should start podcasting too in case you already haven't. I'm sure the last reason will compel you to start podcasting, so do ensure to listen till the end.
In another news, I've been invited to talk about how bloggers should deal with podcasting by team Blogchatter. Along side seasoned podcaster Alpana Deo ji and Geethica ji, we shall be talking blogging and podcasting.
So tune it to the Facebook live stream:-
Where - https://www.facebook.com/blogchatter
When - Friday 14, August 2020 8PM IST
Blog - https://socialmaharaj.com

To Buy or Not to Buy ?
We come across this question "To Buy or Not to Buy ?" a lot of times in ours lives. And especially when it comes to gadgets and smartphones. In this podcast, I talk about the smart phone I own, the ones that I plan to buy and eventually answering the most important question - To Buy or Not to Buy your smartphone today ? Should you buy it today or wait for a newer model tomorrow ? Listen to find out the answer.

Ordering food in times of Covid 19 😲
It had been over 3 months that I hadn’t had something from outside. And for a foodie that is a long time ! So to give some treat to my taste buds and help the restaurants, I ordered via Zomato and Swiggy both. I’ll be talking about my experience with Swiggy Covid 19 delivery and Zomato Covid 19 delivery. Is it safe to order food ? How is the contact-less delivery experience ?
Blog Post: https://socialmaharaj.com/2020/07/20/swiggy-zomato-covid-19-delivery/

Saver or Spender - Who are you ?
Are you someone who would prefer a Pizza every month for a year or Rs 6000 at the end of the year ?
In this episode, I talk about savers and spenders and their traits. I also talk about how to identify who are you and also talk about who I am. If you like this episode and want more episodes on financial planning, do let me know :)

Leading an active lifestyle in spite of Allergies
How can you lead an active lifestyle in spite of allergies ? As a foodie, how can you relish your favorite food and as a wanderlust how can you travel to all the places you want to ? Listen to this episode about leading an active lifestyle in spite of allergies. More details on how to identify and manage them in the blog post. Remember to consult a medical practitioner and not Google !
Blog Post: https://socialmaharaj.com/2020/07/12/lead-active-lifestyle-with-allergies/

What I did in lock down ?
In this episode I talk about how the lock down has gone down with me. Some of the positives of the lock down is that people have got more time to spend with their families. Working parents are spending more time with their children and working children are spending more time with their families. For me, lock down has been rather productive. Why ? Listen on :)
Also do let me know how is the lock down treating you ? What've you been upto during the lock down ?
Blog: https://socialmaharaj.com

Securing your Digital Content - Tech Talks
With the Indian government banning 59 Apps originating from China, lots of influencers on platforms like TikTok, Helo are on the verge of losing their content. Hence, I think it's the right time to discuss on how to secure your digital content. What if one day Instagram suddenly charged you to post photos ? Will you still do it ? In this episode, I talk about the need of owning your own space. Invest in your own space and secure your digital content.
Blog Post: https://socialmaharaj.com/2020/07/01/invest-to-secure-your-digital-content/
Dr. Amrita's Post: https://healthwealthbridge.com/tiktok-ban-lesson-for-bloggers/

Why I started Podcasting ?
In the first episode of The Socialmaharaj Podcast, I talk about Why I started Podcasting ? It had been on my mind to have a podcast for a long time now, however things took a back seat until I found the podcast of Eklavya - a 6 year old kid - having a podcast. I instantly fell in love with his podcast, where he shares poems, stories and even interviews his parents.
So Why did I decide to start Podcasting ? Listen to find out.
If you like the podcast do subscribe to get notified of new episodes every week :)
Blog: https://socialmaharaj.com
Eklavya's Podcast: https://eklavya.podbean.com/