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We know, we know. Sexually transmitted diseases sound icky. But But STDs are as much a part of sex as the fun and togetherness. In this week's episode, Freishia breaks down STDs and how they can be prevented.  Find Freishia on: Instagram at freishia, Twitter at freishiab Facebook at Freishia B  or the YouTube version of this video here.

Did you know there may be a hidden message to some of the cartoons you grew up watching? The Flintstones was actually set in the future and Spongebob Squarepants is against nuclear testing. Are these a hidden meaning? Are they myth? Freishia explores this in this week's episode. Find Freishia on:  Instagram at freishia, Twitter at freishiab Facebook at Freishia B  or the YouTube version of this video here.

Whether it's a pair of Ray Bans or a top-of-the-line pair of Burberry shades, it's likely you're wearing a product manufactured by the same company! In this next episode of Whack, Freishia unpacks the sunglass monopoly and reveals some truly eye-opening facts.  Find Freishia on:  Instagram at freishia, Twitter at freishiab Facebook at Freishia B  or the YouTube version of this video here.

In this week's episode, Freishia breaks down how Beer became the world's third most popular drink, and how in India too, we're seeing this industry grow. 

In the 60's India's national carrier Air India was the epitome of glamour and indulgence in the skies, but that dwindled in the years to come, with Air India becoming everyone's least favourite airline. Now that the Tatas have stepped in, we may see a new era for Air India. But until then, Freishia was curious to find out, what happened to Air India over the years, who killed our Maharajah aka Air India! Listen to find out. 

We have a fun one for you this week! Join Freishia in this episode of Whack to discover some pretty cool lesser-known facts about Mumbai's history and heritage. 

In 2021, for the first time, the world got a glimpse at leaked U.S. military radar readings that show more than a dozen objects swarming a Navy warship off the coast of California. Recently the US started a UFO Pentagon office. With all this happening within the past year, Freishia dove into the world of UFOs and Aliens, and looked for an answer to whether we the only beings in this multiverse ? 

We're doing something fun on Whack this week. We've all heard this question: Which came first — the chicken or the egg? It's a riddle, it's a joke, it's used in movies and pop culture. In this episode, Freishia answers this question while shining light on the symbolism of the egg in our shared history. We hope you enjoy the episode!

In this next episode, learn about one of the oldest religions in the world. Freishia discusses not so much the Parsi community, but the lesser-known facts about their customs and religions. For instance, did you know that Parsi fire temples collect fire from 16 different sources, including from a lightning bolt? Listen to learn more!  Find Freishia on:  Instagram at freishia, Twitter at freishiab Facebook at Freishia B  or the YouTube version of this video here.

In this episode, Freishia explores the anime industry, its achievements and some pretty dark secrets too. Whether your a hardcore anime fan or just beginning to learn about it, this episode is for you.  Find Freishia on:  Instagram at freishia, Twitter at freishiab Facebook at Freishia B  or the YouTube version of this video here

The innovators Freishia discusses in this next episode of Whack have paved the way for progress in the world. You would be surprised to find out that many things that make our lives easier, faster and more technologically advanced have been innovated by Indians. 

Everyone's jumping on the crypto bandwagon. It's become a conversation starter at parties, El Salvador adopted it as legal tender, governments are looking at regulating crypto. It's safe to say, crypto is evolving and is here to stay. But, there's also a darker side to it. There's the environmental impact of mining, the volatility of crypto prices often affected by influencers and tweets, and 2021 has seen a rise in illicit and fraudulent crypto transactions. To discuss this dark side of crypto and understand it better, Freishia hosts Rohas Nagpal, a blockchain architect on the show, where they have an open discussion on the perils of crypto. Hope you enjoy it!  P.S. Freishia spoke to Rohas on his show Cut the Cryp last week about NFTs. Catch that if you haven't already. It's on the Whack podcast feed. Find Freishia on: Instagram at freishia, Twitter at freishiab, Facebook at Freishia B, Email at freishiab@gmail.com

What happens when Freishia’s curiosity meets Rohas’ vast pool of knowledge? In a special 2-part series, Freishia who hosts the podcast Whack and Rohas who hosts Cut the Cryp come together to discuss the word, the trend of the year: NFTs. In this episode, Freishia asks Rohas questions about what’s the actual value of an NFT, how they exactly work, and how they will evolve beyond the current hype around them. Join us for this episode in which you’re sure to come away with a deeper understanding of NFTs.

On Sardar Vallabhai Patel's death anniversary, Freishia dives into what made the Iron Man of India tick, his role in founding the All India Services (AIS), his equation with Gandhi and why he never became the first Prime Minister of India.  Show Notes:  Epified Playlist Map I by the Pakistan National Movement Map II YouTube video of the episode Find Freishia on: Instagram at freishia, Twitter at freishiab, Facebook at Freishia B, Email at freishiab@gmail.com

The middle class In India Is considered the golden goose. But is enough being done to support and uplift them? Find out in today's episode of Whack. Find Freishia on: Instagram at freishia Twitter at freishiab Facebook at Freishia B Email at freishiab@gmail.com Or the YouTube video of this episode here.

If there's one industry that has revived itself full swing, despite the pandemic, it's the wedding industry. Between November 14th and December 13th itself, there were around 25 lakh weddings in India.  Come take a closer look at the Indian wedding industry as well as a short history into weddings in India. 

In this next episode of Whack, Freishia explores the Mukbang phenomenon, a viral Korean trend on YouTube. Why has it become so popular? And why are some YouTubers all over the world starting their Mukbang videos. Come explore the deeper meaning behind it in this episode.

We're doing something different on Whack this week — a short, fun, episode where we dig up ancient sex facts that today would seem absurd and would not be acceptable. So here's exploring a few ancient sex facts that will blow your mind.  And if you like these short trivia episodes, feel free to let me know on my social media handles below:   Instagram at freishia Twitter at freishiab Facebook at Freishia B Or my YouTube channel here.

We're in a time where we're labelled extensively. We've come to be more divided than ever and we have increasingly lower tolerance for opinions that are different than ours. But this binary thinking rules out any nuance, and labels us all too simply, leaving no room for us to learn and grow from each other. Join Freishia for a deeper discussion on this in her next episode of Whack.  Find Freishia on: Instagram at freishia Twitter at freishiab Facebook at Freishia B And the YouTube video of this episode here.

India has slid down the Global Hunger Index (GHI) to 101 among 116 countries this year. Khana Khana Everywhere and not a bite to eat. What do you think about the Global Hunger Index that recently came out and what are your thoughts about this dichotomy that we are seeing around us?