Hosted by Ranga Sampath · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 33 episodes
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Wayside Stations is a podcast of unique experiences of ordinary people in places fallen off the map. The conversations here feature culture, food, music, wildlife, discovery and much much more. However what bring these stories to life are the people who have a rich human spirit imbued in them.You can catch all the episodes @ https://www.waysidestations.com and in all popular podcast apps.Enjoy each episode and do share an episode you liked with a loved one.
Ranga Sampath hosts Wayside Stations, a society show with 33 episodes published.
Have you been to the Maata Vaishno Devi temple? How was your experience? Here, Mr. M shares how he landed up there thanks to the goading of one very resourceful Mr. Bacchhan (no, not the megastar). I am sure you will fee
In India, we would have heard about Akhaadas which serve as training schools for some of the Indian martial arts like Wrestling. We would have perhaps even seen wrestlers locked together in the traditional mud pits. Dive
Have you been to Fatehpur Sikri, specifically the Dargah of Sufi Salim Chisti? Here's an experience where Mr. M visits the place and is treated to a veritable concert there. Tune in! If you loved this episode, check out
If you ever go to the Dudhwa National Park, you would be astounded by the forest of tall trees, open grasslands, marshes, gurgling rivers, elephants, rhinos and the very elusive tiger. Mr. M too travels to this place not
This is an extraordinary tale of perseverance of an ordinary cricket lover who simply refused to accept that he could not hear the commentary of the last over of the 1st ever tied cricket test match between Australia and
When Janmaashtami comes around, many of us have fond memories of the festive atmosphere at home, in our communities, as we welcome Krishna into our homes and our hearts. Mr M goes to attend a concert at a Krishna temple
Mr M gets an opportunity to work with the Carnatic Music Maestro, Smt. Aruna Sriram. He narrates the recording experience and how going beyond the norm may yield a pleasant surprise. Please listen in to find out. Do chec
Mr M chances upon a visit to Amba (Ambala) lake while staying in Ramtek, Maharashtra. They are mysteriously welcomed by a local inhabitant who then wants to show them something special. What's special about Amba lake? Wh
In this episode, Mr M reminisces how he became aware of a renowned Saarangi musician, Ustaad Bundu Khan. Knowing more about the person helped in developing a deeper understanding and appreciation of his music as well.
In Ludhiana, Punjab Mr M meets a veteran business owner over a cup of tea. In the conversation, he gets to understand a perspective on success and failure and the importance of decision making. What life lesson does Mr M
Mr M goes to Ramtek, Maharashtra where he meets his namesake who is a most resourceful person. As he spends more time with his namesake, more layers of his personality are revealed. Finally, his namesake leaves him with
Mr M gives us a peek into the book named The Pilgrim of the Swara with anecdotes into the life of K L Saigal, a renowned Indian singer and actor. What does Swara mean? How may we interpret it? You'll have to listen in to
Mr M and his friend land up at Dajipur, Maharashtra wanting to check out the forest there. Thanks to the forest officer who assigns a guard to guide them, they are taken on a trek to experience the sights and sounds of t
Mr M is in Kolhapur on work for an extended period. He never visits the Mahalakshmi Temple even though he sees it every day. One fun evening, he catches a glimpse of the Deity from outside and then heads in with his frie
One day Mr M comes across a new person humming a tune at his teacher's house. The acquaintance deepens when the stranger offers a glass of Lassi. Who is this person? Why was the Lassi special? You will have to listen in
Mr M gets acquainted with the world renowned Sarod maestro, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan . Ustad Ji allows Mr. M to meet him at his house many times to enjoy music sessions. One day, Ustad Ji is getting ready for Riyaaz and asks
Mr M's curiosity is triggered by a book that his teacher refers in class. The search takes him via many paths and spans across a decade. How does he manage to find that book? What happens along the way? You'll have to li
Mr M travels with his friend to Poonch, very close to the international border between India and Pakistan. He gets a slice of border life and treks his way up exploring meadows and brooks. Where does he go? Who does he m
Mr M and his friend seek shelter at a stranger's house. They are welcomed with a cup of tea but end up staying longer than they intended to. Why did they stay longer? What happens next? You'll have to listen in to find o
Mr M gets attracted to a specific carpet in Delhi. He traces where that carpet was made and that reveals how weavers make exquisite carpets. What difference does it make if a carpet is hand weaved or machine weaved? You'
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Wayside Stations is hosted by Ranga Sampath. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 33 episodes.
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