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Episode 134 WHY DOES THIS HAPPEN ONLY TO INDIA?

The Indian men's cricket team after a sensational run of 10 wins - fumbled in the finals losing to now 6 times ODI champs Australia. India has been showing a dismal trend of losing in the knock out's of ICC tournaments. For a deeper analysis listen to this podcast episode. Back ground track taken from: YOUTUBE AUDIO LIBRARY Album: For time to disappear : go by the ocean by RYAN Mc CAFFREY

11-26
14:23

Episode 133 AFGHANISTAN CRICKET TEAM-THE STORY OF THE ICC WORLD CUP 23

Check out my latest episode! This episode is dedicated to the Afghanistan cricket team who had a fantastic ICC ODI WORLD CUP. Back ground music track taken from YOUTUBE Audio Library Album credits: RAAG PAHADI by Sandeep Das, Mayank Raina & Bivakar Chaudhuri

11-13
14:00

Episode 132 EVERYDAY MENTAL TOUGHNESS

Mental toughness is one of the important requisities of sporting success. It is of little use if you are tall, well built, strong and skilled: but you give up mentally, unable to bear the pressure and challenges of competition. it was said earlier that mentally tough people were born but the modern day research says- with mental training. they can be made. You can improve on your mental toughness by practicing the suggestions given by experts. But your own life can teach you how to get tough mentally. This episode explores the everyday practices that makes one mentally tough. Audio track- the movement of India by Aakash Gandhi. Courtesy: you Tube Library

10-22
23:56

Episode 131 SOLO BIKE TOUR BY SUHAS SHASTRY PART B

Mr SUHAS SHASTRY is a solo biker from Bengaluru India, He now works and lives in Michigan USA. He rode across from Artic Ocean to the Antartic Ocean in 2019-2020. This adventorous journey took him through 15 countries starting from USA, Canada, central America, south America and ending with Argentina. He travelled 24000 miles and took 6 months to complete the tour.This episode is a detailed conversation about his experiences while on the thrilling bike tour.This is the PART B of the episode.Back ground music track taken from YOUTUBE LIBRARY - SAVIOR- TELECASTED Don't forget to log in to Suhas Shastry's YOUTUBE channel https://DualSpiritAdventures to take a glimpse of the various pics and videos of the entire solo bike ride.

04-10
46:29

Episode 130 SOLO BIKE RIDE BY SUHAS SHASTRY PART A

Mr SUHAS SHASTRY is a solo biker from Bengaluru India, He now works and lives in Michigan USA. He rode across from Artic Ocean to the Antartic Ocean in 2019-2020. This adventorous journey took him through 15 countries starting from USA, Canada, central America, south America and ending with Argentina. He travelled 24000 miles and took 6 months to complete the tour. This episode is a detailed conversation about his experiences while on the thrilling bike tour. This is the PART A of the episode. Back ground sound is taken from PIXABAY. Don't forget to log in to Suhas Shastry's YOUTUBE channel https://DualSpiritAdventures to take a glimpse of the various pics and videos of the entire solo bike ride.

04-10
46:58

Episode 129 ''THE CURSE OF CHOKING- JEAN VAN De VELDE Story

Choking is a phenomenon that most performers go through at sometime or the other in their lives. It's very common among athletes. It is a dreadful thing to happen when you least want it to. When your brain freezes during choking you look dazed not knowing what is happening. You consciously control the process and look like a novice. In this episode we are focusing on golfers who choked on the big stage. Sit back and listen to this episode to learn a thing or two, so that you yourself won't choke when you are about to give a speech, a presentation or while participating in the finals of a big tournament. Background track- Little Samba by Quincas Moreira Background sound effects taken from Freesound, Pixabay and Mixkit

03-29
24:54

Episode 128 ``TIGER, TIGER''

Check out my latest episode NO 128- The TIGER is the national animal of India. India is the home of tigers in the wild. Tiger is the biggest of all the carniverous cats in the wild. It is a magnificient creation of GOD. It is very attractive with its orange, golden yellow shiny skin, black & white stripes. It's a ferocious predator with a huge head, wide jaws, long canines, long claws & with an enormous bite force. It's solitary and elusive- this makes it the most sought after predator in the wild. The sight of the tiger is so captivating that one sighting will make you go back to the forest for more. listen to this thrilling episode on Tiger sightings that will cause goose bumps in you. Sit back and enjoy listening. .

03-17
25:24

Episode 127 NOVAK DJOKOVIC THE SUPREME G.O.A.T.

The era of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic has been the one that has stolen the minds and hearts of billions of tennis fans and enthralled them no end. They were so good that they are referred to as the G.O.A.T s- the greatest of all time. Roger has retired and RAFA is close to it-but Novak at 35 is still fighting fit and reigns terror on the hapless players. He still has couple of years of tennis and would end up as the super G.O.A.T - the best among the BIG-3.What makes them so great? what are the secrets to their success? What makes Novak Djokovic Invincible?listen to this episode to know about these and more.Background music- PIXABAYTrack- Wake up to the renaissance -135540Artist- AUDIO COFFEE

02-02
19:06

Episode 126 C.S.SANTHOSH BATTLING FIT FOR ANOTHER RACE

OFF ROAD DIRT TRACK RACING is a dangerous motor sport fraught with risks. C.S.SANTHOSH from India is a torch bearer in off road bike racing. He has won every off road bike race in India. He has set a legacy for many aspiring riders to follow. C S Santhosh has taken part in 7 DAKAR races and finished in three. But in his 2021 DAKAR rally, he suffered a near fatal crash and a head injury, that has laid him low since. After his rehabilitation and recovery Santhosh has begun riding gradually to rediscover his lost passion. But he is fighting fit and vow's to comeback. He dreams of participationg at The DAKAR's 2024. Listen to this inspirational story. Backgroud sound effect is taken from PIXABAY Sound Effect from Pixabay

01-25
16:57

Episode 125 ''IT IS NOT THE MOUNTAIN-IT'S YOU''

Climbing the Mount Everest is said to be mountainous and not many have achieved this onerous task except a few. You may be surprised to know three blind men have scaled the Mount Everest. Climbing such altitudes is said to involve huge physical effort. In fact it's more mental than physical. Even in our daily lives we may have to surmount many peaks and mountains within us : these are nothing but the challenges we face, the doubts, fears and negativity we overcome. But we tend to be weighed down by the magnitude of the challenge and give up. The able bodied people can draw inspiration from blind mountaineers and adventurists on how to succeed despite all the setbacks, mishaps, adversities they face. Background music is taken from YOU TUBE AUDIO LIBRARY TRACK- AZTEC EMPIRE ARTIST- JIMENA CONTRERAS Applause sound effect by SFX

01-11
16:29

Episode 124 : WINNING UGLY-MIND GAMES AT PLAY

Check out my latest episode! This episode is about former tennis professional Brad Gilbert and the book- Winning Ugly- mental warfare in tennis, lessons from a master : he co-authored with Steve Jamison. He was a genius at exploiting his opponents weaknesses and plotting their downfall accordingly. He was a master at mental strategies and tactics. He beat every big player during his time and earned a lot of prize money. People called his winning methods as Winning ugly. He was very shrewd analytically and utilized the powers of the mind to the core.Background track- Read All Over by Nathan Moore - taken from the YOUTUBE Audio library. Back ground sound - Applause crowd taken from SFX

01-04
32:29

Episode 123 NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DREAMS

You have chosen a sports career and you have a big picture of what you wish to become ultimately- that's your long term goal- your dream. But life is not a bed of roses, you will be challenged in your journey to your ultimate destination. You may face adversities, setbacks along the way- but you need to hold on your dream no matter what. The background audio track is chosen from YOU TUBE AUDIO LIBRARY Track- Your LoveArtist: Yung logos

12-20
13:48

Episode 122 LIFE LESSONS FROM FOOTBALL

Check out my latest episode!The #QATAR Worldcup #football has sprung up many surprises. Big teams have taken the exit route contrary to expectations. Efforts of the fancied teams and super stars have been pipped at the post. it's an even playing field out there. There is still semifinals & the finals yet to be played. However great the team or the player may be their expectations may be thwarted. There is the hand of GOD at play & destiny has its final say. Listen to this episode.Background track is taken from the YOUTUBE LIBRARY. Track: LITTLE SAMBA ARTIST: QUINCAS MOREIRA

12-12
14:47

Episode 120 #QATARWORLDCUP #FOOTBALL - SURPRISES A PLENTY ''

Check out my latest episode! #QATAR is a small country & everyone questioned its ability to hold a mega sports event as big as the #football #worldcup. QATAR has proved its detractors wrong. Not only has the world cup been successful- it has been exciting & thrilling.Many small teams have turned giant killers & upset big teams. This episode is a conversation with two professional football players on how the WC has un folded.The background track is taken from YOUTUBE AUDIO LIBRARYTrack- GIRASOLArtist- QUINCAS MOREIRA

12-06
42:30

Episode 120 #QATARWORLDCUP #FOOTBALL - SURPRISES A PLENTY ''

Check out my latest episode! #QATAR is a small country & everyone questioned its ability to hold a mega sports event as big as the #football #worldcup. QATAR has proved its detractors wrong. Not only has the world cup been successful- it has been exciting & thrilling.Many small teams have turned giant killers & upset big teams. This episode is a conversation with two professional football players on how the WC has un folded.The background track is taken from YOUTUBE AUDIO LIBRARY Track- GIRASOL Artist- QUINCAS MOREIRA

12-04
42:30

Episode 119 YOUR BAT WILL DO THE TALKING''

Check out my latest episode! Batting in cricket has undergone a serious evolution. In the shorter formats team's are making huge totals. Batsmen have set a trend in hitting big shots. This episode explores the reasons behind this phenomenon. This episode also contains views by some of the experts in the field. Listen to find out more.Back ground track is taken from the YOU TUBE AUDIO LIBRARYTrack: Dove DoveArtist: QUINCAS MOREIRA

11-24
24:26

Episode 118 THE AUSSIES VISUALIZE WINNING THE AMERICA CUP

Check out my latest episode! The American's had a 132 year winning streak since 1851- before the Australians dethroned them in 1983. This yacht race is reckoned as ``the Greatest race of the century.'' listen to this episode to known more of this great race.Background music is taken from the You tube Audio library.Track: MULHOLLANDArtist: KING CANYON

11-19
13:05

Episode 117 YOU HAVE THE BALL NOW- WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH IT??

Check out my latest episode! FOOTBALL, though a team sport, becomes an individual game when the ball is with a player. The team's fortunes rests on what the individual players do when they have possession of the ball. Listen to this episode.The back ground track is picked form the youtube library. Track- VISHNU Artist : Patrick Patrikios

11-10
11:35

Episode 116 INCIDENTS OF CHOKING IN SPORTS

High expectations, pressure & overthinking causes mental meltdown in athletes. It is known as CHOKING. In the history of competitive sports many elite athletes and teams have CHOKED Check out my latest episode! to know more about CHOKING.Back ground music is taken from PIXABAY ROYALTY FREE MUSIC Track- She know the ticket 11579Artist- Brentin Davis.

11-07
22:40

Episode 115 THE IMPORTANCE OF MIND IN FOOTBALL- A TALK

Football is considered a tough physical sport- a strong body aided by football skills are thought to be the requisities to be a good footballer. But, it is not true- footbal is as mental as it is physical like any other sport. To find out-listen to this episode. Background music track is taken from ` Youtube audio library.' Track- India fuse. Artist: French fuse.

11-04
57:07

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