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The xMonks Drive

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What if wisdom had a voice and it sounded like this Welcome to The xMonks Drive with Gaurav Arora , where soulful conversations meet real-world insight. Hosted by Master Certified Coach and founder of xMonks Gaurav Arora , this weekly podcast brings together a rare mix of CEOs, monks, psychologists, spiritual masters, doctors, and changemakers . Together, they explore what it truly means to lead with purpose, live with clarity, and grow from the inside out . From mindfulness and emotional mastery to conscious leadership, healing, entrepreneurship, and legacy , these episodes are more than interviews. They are invitations to shift your perspective and awaken your potential. If you are done with surface-level talk and crave depth, truth, and transformation , you are in the right place. New episodes drop weekly on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify along wi

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What is The xMonks Drive about?

What if wisdom had a voice and it sounded like this Welcome to The xMonks Drive with Gaurav Arora, where soulful conversations meet real-world insight. Hosted by Master Certified Coach and founder of xMonks Gaurav Arora, this weekly podcast brings together a rare mix of CEOs, monks, psychologists, spiritual masters, doctors, and changemakers.

Who hosts The xMonks Drive?

The xMonks Drive is hosted by Gaurav Arora. The show has published 276 episodes to date.

What has The xMonks Drive covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Left Cricket and Started Shooting | Story of World Champion Miraj Ahmed Khan" (14 October 2026, 68 minutes), "Why 99% Of Comedians Never Go Viral (The Brutal Truth) | Gourav Mahna x Gaurav Arora" (23 September 2026, 77 minutes), and "Jeeveshu Ahluwalia Unfiltered: Life, Comedy, Struggles, Success & Indian's Got Latent" (2 September 2026, 69 minutes).

How often does The xMonks Drive publish?

The xMonks Drive publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 55 minutes across 276 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The xMonks Drive?

Booking probability for The xMonks Drive is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The xMonks Drive requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The xMonks Drive's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch The xMonks Drive?

The strongest fits for The xMonks Drive are Business & Management Consulting. The xMonks Drive has an education audience.

About the host

Gaurav Arora hosts The xMonks Drive, an education podcast with 276 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #165

    Left Cricket and Started Shooting | Story of World Champion Miraj Ahmed Khan

    Oct 14, 20261h 8mS2

    In this video, Gaurav Arora talks to Miraj Ahmed Khan, a famous Indian Olympic shooter. Did you know that Miraj used to be a cricket player? He even played with big stars like Virender Sehwag! But one day, he decided to...

  • Episode #164

    Why 99% Of Comedians Never Go Viral (The Brutal Truth) | Gourav Mahna x Gaurav Arora

    Sep 23, 20261h 17mS2

    What does it REALLY take to survive in Indian stand-up comedy when 10 years of relentless work doesn’t guarantee millions of views? In this explosive and deeply unfiltered episode of The xMonks Drive, host Gaurav Arora...

  • Episode #162

    Jeeveshu Ahluwalia Unfiltered: Life, Comedy, Struggles, Success & Indian's Got Latent

    Sep 2, 20261h 9mS2

    Comedian Jeeveshu Ahluwalia gets brutally honest about money, fame, and why he "loves being a victim", plus an untold story about Imtiaz Ali, Ranbir Kapoor, and his first-ever film set. In this episode of xMonks Drive...

  • Episode #161

    Father of Startup Revealed Zomato's Growth Secret | Sanjeev Bikhchandani

    Aug 19, 202639 minS2

    In this exclusive episode of our entrepreneurship podcast, we explore raw, unfiltered startup founder stories with none other than Sanjeev Bikhchandani (often celebrated as the father of Indian startups). Join host...

  • Episode #159

    Scientists Are Leaving ISRO - Why? 100 Scientists Resigned in One Year | Ex-ISRO Scientist Reveals

    Aug 5, 20261h 6mS2

    From the NEET Exam Paper Leak and student protests at Jantar Mantar to the coaching factory culture and the reality behind the resignation of hundreds of scientists from ISRO, we discussed it all with Ex-ISRO Scientist...

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  • Episode #158

    How has journalism changed in India? | 1984 Riots, Media TRP Race & Gen Z Protests | Shammi Narang

    Jul 28, 202650 minS2

    In this hard-hitting podcast episode with host Gaurav Arora, veteran Doordarshan news anchor and the iconic voice of Delhi Metro, Shammi Narang, breaks his silence on India's changing media landscape and rising youth...

  • Episode #158

    Delivery Riders are Earning More than Engineers? | Akash Gupta

    Jul 22, 202648 minS2

    In this video, Akash Gupta, the co-founder of Zypp Electric, shares the real story and daily lives of delivery riders across India. Every single day, thousands of delivery partners from platforms like Zepto, Blinkit...

  • Episode #156

    Detective Reveals India's Most Disturbing Family Secret | Baldev Puri

    Jul 8, 202651 minS2

    In this shocking episode of the Gaurav Arora Podcast, we sit down with Baldev Puri, the founder of AMX Detectives, to uncover the hidden, dark secrets of rich families, politicians, and the hidden underbelly of society...

  • Episode #155

    Bijay Anand: Bollywood Actor Turned Yogi on The Spiritual Science of Success

    Jul 1, 202623 minS2

    What does real success look like? Bollywood actor Bijay J Anand rejected 22 Bollywood film offers at the peak of his career to pursue Kundalini Yoga and spirituality — and in this conversation with Gaurav Arora on the...

  • Episode #154

    Tailor, Theatre, Then Filmfare | Bollywood's Favourite Dad Gajraj Rao Breaks It Down

    Jun 24, 202639 minS2

    Gajraj Rao — the actor who waited 25 years for Bollywood to notice him — sits down with Gaurav Arora on xMonks Drive for his most honest interview yet. Best known for his National Award and Filmfare Award-winning role...

  • Episode #153

    Was Osho Actually Right? India's Top Yogi Finally Answers | Prof.(Dr.) Rajesh Kumar

    Jun 18, 202652 minS2

    On the occasion of International Yoga Day, xMonks Drive sits down with one of India's most extraordinary minds — Prof. (Dr.) Rajesh Kumar, Sanyasi Bhargava Ph.D. — Professor of Happiness & Wellbeing, Kundalini Yogi...

  • Episode #152

    The Silent Killer Hiding in Every Young Indian's Body | Dr. Avinash Verma

    Jun 10, 202659 minS2

    <p>Why are young Indians dying of cardiac arrest? Why are fit, healthy people in their 30s and 40s suddenly collapsing at the gym, at weddings, on stage, in their sleep — with no warning?<br/><br/>In this episode of...

  • Episode #151

    Climbers Are Being Poisoned On Everest. The Reason Will SHOCK You! | Kaamya Karthikeyan

    Jun 3, 202658 minS2

    <p>In this episode of xMonks Drive, host Gaurav Arora sits down with Kaamya Karthikeyan — India's youngest female Everester, world record holder, and one of the most extraordinary young athletes in the world — for a...

  • Episode #150

    First the Censor Board. Then the Government. She Didn't Cut a Single Scene | Alankrita Shrivastava

    May 27, 202655 minS2

    <p>Alankrita Shrivastava — the writer, director, and creator behind Lipstick Under My Burkha, Bombay Begums, and Made in Heaven — sits down with Gaurav Arora on xMonks Drive for one of her most in-depth conversations...

  • Episode #149

    The Honest Warning Every Working Indian Needs to Hear in 2026 | Prashant Puri

    May 20, 202650 minS2

    <p>AI is already replacing jobs. Most people are completely unprepared.<br/><br/>In this episode, Gaurav Arora sits down with Prashant Puri — Founder and CEO of AdLift, one of India's leading digital marketing and AI...

  • Episode #148

    No One Has Life Figured Out. Your Brain Was Never Designed To | Dr. Sid Warrier

    May 13, 202642 minS2

    <p>Nobody actually knows what they're doing. Not your boss. Not your parents. Not the most successful person in your office.<br/><br/>This is not a self-help video. This is the science of why you are the way you...

  • Episode #147

    How Black Money is Destroying India's Schools, Roads & Economy | Abhishek Bali

    May 6, 202659 minS2

    <p>What if 45% of India's entire economy is black money? The ED has filed nearly 6,000 money laundering cases in 10 years and secured just 15 convictions. Digital arrest scams have stolen over ₹120 crore from ordinary...

  • Episode #146

    How young Indians are buying BMW in their 20s | BMW India CEO | Hardeep Singh Brar

    Apr 29, 202644 minS2

    <p>What if your dream car wasn't as far away as you thought?<br/><br/>In this episode, Gaurav Arora sits down with Hardeep Singh Brar, CEO of BMW India and the man who built Kia India from scratch into one of the...

  • Episode #146

    Listen to This Before You Drop Your Child to School Tomorrow

    Apr 27, 20261h 22mS2

    <p>⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of bullying and child loss. Please watch with care.<br/>🤍 This content is for awareness & support only.<br/><br/>Arvey was 17 years old. Before he died, he left a...

  • Episode #145

    Aryan Khan, Aarushi Talwar & MJ Akbar | India's Top Lawyer Finally Speaks

    Apr 27, 20261h 3mS2

    <p>What really happened in the Aryan Khan drug case? What does India's legal system get wrong about the Aarushi Talwar murder? And what was it like defending MJ Akbar during the height of the MeToo movement in...

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