This is my first foray into podcasting. I asked you guys to send me questions and most of you were very very unhappy with valentines day. In my 42 minute long rambling, I cover marriage, cheating and also why my mother doesn't come to my shows. This will be a weekly show, Trying something new. So keep sending me your questions on Youtube, Instagram or Twitter using the hashtag #SimpleKen. Hope you listen to it as you go about your day! Available on Spotify as well.

It feels so good to be back with a second episode. I was so happily overwhelmed with the positive support for the first episode which was the perfect springboard for this weeks podcas- I mean long recording of me talking. Kanan very graciously offered to lend his time for his sitting and we happily discussed all our insecurities and doubts when it comes to writing comedy and just our careers in general. It was extra special cause Kanan dislikes podcasts a lot. We also continue our hatred for slam poetry and recount a story that he loves to bring up just to annoy me. Simple Ken is available on all major podcasts platforms for free including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Gaana, Saavn and Soundcloud.

With the third episode, I realised a lot of questions were around love, pain and separation. It was quite hard for me to revisit these topics cause what worked for me may not necessarily apply for others. It was also far more easier to do this episode as I am getting a hang of this format. I also elaborated the awkward interview I had with Sonam Kapoor and cleared out why the interview turned out that way. Hope you liked the episode, Let me know what I should talk about in the next episode. Simple Ken is available on all major podcasts platforms for free including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Gaana and Soundcloud.

I had to think really hard about what I wanted to share on this weeks episode. Especially with whats happening in our country and I decide to share what is going through my head since that can't be argued/disputed over 'facts'. The general sense of well being in our country is shaken and I hope we come together to make it better. Also, I have the lovely Biswa on this episode, We have a very interesting friendship and passionately share a lot of opinions that we seldom make public. Thank you for all the lovely questions and making this series what it is with your support. Simple Ken is available on all major podcasts platforms for free including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Gaana and Soundcloud.

In this episode, I try to cover my entire journey of my career from the beginning to this point. I really get into how much impact weight training has made in my life, How Will Smith and Christ Pratt have a lot in common and why the education system has screwed us up a lot which was a discovering I made in painting college. I was supposed to release this episode a week ago but with the whole Corona virus lockdown, it’s been quite a hectic week. Luckily I managed all the things I had to and could get back to editing the episode. Let me know what you thought of this one! Simple Ken is available on all major podcasts platforms for free including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Gaana and Soundcloud.

I haven’t talked about the death of chipper in details anywhere. It is a very personal memory and in this episode I felt like sharing that experience. It'‘s been incredible how Ken and Chip has garnered a big following thanks to you guys so I felt it was about time that you found out about its history. I also talk about the self bias that most artists have when they create content and also some juicy relationship advice in the end cause who doesn’t like that! Simple Ken is available on all major podcasts platforms for free including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Gaana and Soundcloud.

The first Simple Ken episode that was shot during the lockdown. Luckily I have Naveen Richard as a roommate so the guest situation was sorted! It was a challenge working with mics and sound by myself but very happy with the end product. Got a friend to man the second camera and we ended up with an episode! We spoke at length covering most of our fond childhood memories. It was on of the few episodes were it flowed so easily and it ended being the longest one! Hope you like this episode!

This episode was a hard one to shoot…15 days into the lockdown and our spirits were quite down (you can see that from the first few minutes of the episode where our thoughts are kinda meandering) but it picked up by the time we reached the end. I always wanted to cover the topic of ghosts cause Naveen has the most interesting perspective on it. We also go to explore and rant about our hatred towards cats which was super fullfilling. Shooting and editing these have been very hard since it’s so hard to function anyway with whats going on (added to the fact I have housework, cooking and also brand work to manage). What really motivates me are the long, detailed and honest comments and messages I get because of Simple Ken (also recently Spotify started promoting the show as well), All this during a period like this really helps me motivate myself to still create. Let’s hope we get through this together and stronger.

I decided to shoot this in my bedroom. It was quite a tight squeeze but it gave the episode a whole new feel. I felt more at ease talking to you and actually went into a more personal space than I usually have with the other episodes. The question that I found most interesting was developing feelings for someone that isn’t your significant other and how to deal with that. Also, I dwell slightly into the age of “How do we deal with offensive comedy”. I realise that I do show a completely different side when I am by myself and I love the freedom this format brings. Hope you guys are doing alright during this lockdown and taking care of yourself.

I haven’t taken such a huge break between episodes before but the last three weeks were insanely hectic. Taking up a weekly podcast pre-pandemic was alone a big task but adding to whats happening now, It’s become such a challenge just to get normal things sorted. Constant messages for the new episode is what kept me going and finally after weeks of working on other things, I have managed to get the episode shot and edited. I hope you enjoy this one! Managed to answer many questions in 35 minutes. Also! My Netflix special is coming out so I am super stoked! Hope you enjoy watching it on 29th March.

My Netflix special is out! I can't believe it but its finally here. This week has been great and so fulfilling in terms of all the work that has been put in over the years towards a single event. I took up some questions that are really hard to resolve and also a sneak peak into what goes behind shooting and producing comedy content.

Another week, another period of new living. I think we have reached peak “so-what-if-there-is-a-pandemic” phase. Cases are at an all time high, America is fighting for civil rights, We are wondering what the government is doing… With all of this, Seeking normalcy is why I recorded another #SimpleKen. I talk about finding the middle ground with your parents, the fascination with being disappointed with our idols and why are teachers paid so less?

I had quite a wonderful week (for a change). As usual, the world didn't (pretty normal). I got some really interesting questions this week that ranged from suicide, to victimising yourself and even the conflict of "when to poop". Thanks as always for tuning in for every episode. I love the barrage of questions and really enjoy blabbering to myself for 40 minutes.

This easily has to be the longest gap I have taken between recording episodes. Just when I thought the pandemic is the biggest thing I would have to deal with... I can't explain how much has happened in the past month and a half. (I am pretty much a pandemic expert now). I am home in bangalore currently and quickly whipped up a DIY podcast set up and used my phone to shoot along with some shiny new amazon ordered equipment. It's good to be back and it's good to be answering your questions again!

I am really happy with the questions I got for this episode, Also due to my DIY shooting of this episode outdoors, a helicopter was almost successful in delaying my shoot. From topics ranging to tolerance, to clarity from retrospecting and the audience interpreting what you say.

Hope you had a good week! Apart from students across India facing exam stress during the worst possible time, I got questions recording the dilemma of being a doctor during this period, seeing the worst in others and why facing negativity on your path towards betterment isn't necessarily a bad thing.

I tried something new this week. Got a guest! I mean with the trend of having zoom calls, I was a little apprehensive of the inherent lag it entails but surprisingly it wasn't that bad. Also, It's about time I accepted the fact that things aren't gonna change for a while. I was eagerly waiting to do another episode with Kanan and it was so great to have him back on the show, especially when the show has come so far from its humble beginnings. We covered topics from defining what is home, why movie structures are weak and why activas are amazing.

In this episode, I answer questions from Instagram where I focus on Motivation. The motivation to do things, to be nice to people and to truly listen to others. I hope you like this solo episode, Next week I am excited to get Tara on board! Simple Ken has become a part of my life now and I am so glad I have a small group of people who eagerly wait for it!

It's always exciting to involve a friend into my "work". Having Tara on simpleken seems like a very easy fit. Talking to her about such a personal yet significant event in her life is the best way to introduce her to the Simple Ken family. Getting married during a pandemic obviously makes for an interesting interaction topped with some great questions about emotional security , dealing with our parents and adjusting to change.

It seems like a natural sequel to have Jaison on this episode of Simple Ken after Tara being in the last. The three of us used to make videos together and now entering our 30s, it seems befitting to talk about all that has transpired. This is the first time that I have recorded am episode this late into the evening (To match Jaisons US timezone). We relived our early days and also spoke about how we started making videos together. I had fun recounting some stories where I was surprisingly adventurous. We also managed to answer some questions about childhood and planning your life ahead. Quite a decent job covering all these varied themes I must say.

This weeks questions were great as I dissected my past. It was an interesting journey to recount the decisions I made to reach here. How my upbringing, my friends and even where my parents came from affects the person you have become. Got an adorable question from a young listener about friends. End the episode with the classic "Follow your passion" question where I show you the merits of keeping your 9-5 job.

The questions I received for this episode are the frankly the best so far. I loved discussing at length my own struggles of being a guy/boy/man. It's interesting to dissect how people perceive you compared to your internal idea of who you are. Breaking old habits is a recurring theme in simple ken which I revisited. Talked in length about my personal stand up hero Seinfeld which made the fan boy in me happy.

The final episode of the year 2020! It's a day shy of my birthday as well! I had to get this episode done before the year ended even though I am in Bangalore and have taken up a new project that's eating up all my time. Between celebrating Christmas, writing a show, making Instagram reels and wrapping up the year, Simple Ken can't take a back seat! This episode covers the impact of discussing our problems in an open forum to the struggles of staying relevant in the day and age of social media. Also elaborating on "Why I explain things using metaphors", this episode quickly and surely wraps up everything.