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Point of Origin

Hosted by Sameer Gadhia · music · EN

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About this Podcast:

Point of Origin is a new original podcast hosted by Sameer Gadhia, frontman of acclaimed alternative rock group Young the Giant. The podcast, based on the SiriusXM monthly feature of the same name, features in-depth interviews with various special guests who are making waves in the alternative rock scene. This spotlight provides listeners a unique new way to discover music and the opportunity to hear a deep dive into the untold stories of diverse artists, tracing the points of origin that unite us all for the love of music.

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Verified email

Booking probability

18%

Guest openness

Selective

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Questions about Point of Origin

What is Point of Origin about?

Point of Origin is a new original podcast hosted by Sameer Gadhia, frontman of acclaimed alternative rock group Young the Giant. The podcast, based on the SiriusXM monthly feature of the same name, features in-depth interviews with various special guests who are making waves in the alternative rock scene.

Who hosts Point of Origin?

Point of Origin is hosted by Sameer Gadhia. The show has published 11 episodes to date.

What has Point of Origin covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Last Dinosaurs" (4 February 2025, 64 minutes), "Balming Tiger" (7 January 2025, 44 minutes), and "Bakar" (3 December 2024, 57 minutes).

How often does Point of Origin publish?

Point of Origin publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 52 minutes across 11 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Point of Origin?

Booking probability for Point of Origin is 18%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Point of Origin requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Point of Origin's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Point of Origin?

The strongest fits for Point of Origin are Artists, Writers & Performers. Point of Origin has a music audience.

About the host

Sameer Gadhia hosts Point of Origin, a music podcast with 11 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #11

    Last Dinosaurs

    Feb 4, 20251h 4mS0

    <p>This month’s episode features Australian career indie-darlings, Last Dinosaurs. Join for one of Sameer’s all-time favorite Point of Origin chats, including conversations about homemade guitar pedals, security guards...

  • Episode #1

    Balming Tiger

    Jan 7, 202544 minS1

    <p>Point of Origin opens 2025 with South Korean supergroup, Balming Tiger. The group functions more like a multi-media art collective than a band, with nine members who do everything from songwriting, music production...

  • Episode #9

    Bakar

    Dec 3, 202457 minS1

    <p>Sameer sits down with London-based modern Renaissance man, Bakar, with whom Young the Giant shared a stage while on tour with Cage The Elephant. Known for his experimental indie rock style and viral hit "Hell N...

  • Episode #8

    Jean Dawson

    Nov 5, 202457 minS1

    <p>Sameer Gadhia reconnects with audio didact and musical sponge David Sanders, better known as Jean Dawson. Jean grew up in Tijuana Mexico where he rode the bus into the US for school every day. He even taught himself...

  • Oct 1, 20241h 7mS1

    <p>Sameer talks with psychedelic, India-based crooner group Peter Cat Recording Co. which consists of Suryakant Sawhney, Karan Singh, Dhruv Bhola, Rohit Gupta, and Kartik Sundareshan. The band seamlessly pairs the...

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  • Episode #6

    Beabadoobee

    Sep 3, 202446 minS1

    <p>Sameer Gadhia and the incomparable UK icon Beabadoobee re-connect years after she was featured in one of Point of Origin's first episodes. Since their first conversation in 2021, she's seen exponential growth as an...

  • Episode #5

    Infinity Song

    Jul 16, 202448 minS1

    <p>This month, Sameer sits down with Abraham, Angel, Israel, and Momo Boyd, the prodigy siblings who make up soft rock band Infinity Song. The incredibly talented family discusses moving to New York City to pursue music...

  • Episode #4

    Dameer

    Jun 4, 20241h 8mS1

    <p>Sameer speaks with Bangladesh native, Dameer. The two not only almost share the same name, they share a history in the same village of Bangladesh; where Dameer is from, and where Sameer's family fled from many years...

  • Episode #3

    NoSo

    May 7, 202446 minS1

    <p>Sameer sits down with Baekhyun Hwong, the Korean-American non-binary singer-songwriter and guitarist known professionally as NoSo. NoSo discusses their debut album Stay Proud of Me, which is a heartwrenching look at...

  • Episode #2

    Dreamer Isioma

    Apr 2, 202441 minS1

    <p>Sameer reconnects with the inimitable resident alien Dreamer Isioma, and features their new single "In My Head." This is a part 2 episode, as Isioma was one of Point of Origin's first features close to 4 years ago...

  • Episode #1

    Brittany Howard

    Feb 20, 202436 minS1

    <p>Sameer speaks with the illustrious singer-songwriter and GRAMMY award-winning musician Brittany Howard. The former Alabama Shakes singer talks about her recent single “Prove It To You,” the third one off her new solo...

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