Episodes
This story, the last chapter of the season, is all about my father. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Published 01/01/21
Published 01/01/21
This is the story of how I learned to, and how not to, ride a bicycle. I’ll also introduce you to the woman who rode around the world on a road bike to win a bet… and to fight for a better world.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Published 12/31/20
This is the story of how I made 27 mistakes in eight lines of a school play... And that was just the beginning of my troubles. I’ll also tell you about a woman who grew a donut empire from just $2.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Published 12/30/20
This is the story of my attempt at Shimla’s literal rite of passage: a sprint through a local train tunnel. And, I’ll introduce you to the young people behind the world’s largest march for climate action. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Published 12/29/20
This is the story of my worst date… A date that was so bad, I had to go to an ashram to recover. I’ll also introduce you to the world-renowned parachutist who got his backyard established as the center of the world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Published 12/28/20
This is the story of how I bagged a role in Silver Linings Playbook… and how I almost botched it. And, I’ll introduce you to the secret society that has orchestrated countless acts of good: from a lucky penny scavenger hunt… to replacing lost bicycles... to investing in up-and-coming writers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Published 12/25/20
This is the story of the teacher, and students, who changed my life. I’ll also tell you about how a $170 donation led to generations of friendship between the Choctaw and Irish people.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Published 12/24/20
This is the story of how my grandfather was offered a bribe while working as a civil engineer in Shimla. I’ll also introduce you to a husband who literally moved mountains for his wife.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Published 12/23/20
This is the story of how facial paralysis almost ended my career. I’ll also introduce you to the inventor of cruise control… and how he faced the people that underestimated him. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Published 12/22/20
This is the story of a lesson my father taught me about failure. I’ll also introduce you to a sheep farmer who, to everyone’s surprise, signed up for an ultramarathon with zero racing experience. But what came next was even more surprising... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Published 12/21/20
This story is a collection of the times I needed my favorite comfort food: milk and almonds. And I’ll tell you about two Christmas traditions in a city in Sweden: creating a Christmas Goat… and destroying it. Need to see it to believe it? Check out the Christmas Goat's Twitter: @Gavlebocken Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Published 12/18/20
This is the story of how I ended up dressed-up in an elevator as Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister. I’ll also introduce you to a surprising high-ranking official in New Zealand: the government’s official wizard.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Published 12/17/20
This is the story of how I unraveled a whole film shoot with just a single pair of underwear. And, I’ll introduce you to bugs. But not just any bugs. Big bugs. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Published 12/16/20
This is the story of the first… and last… love poem I ever wrote. I’ll also tell you about the village that experiences the most unusual weather patterns: once a year, it rains... fish.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Published 12/15/20
This is the story of a lie that earned me my mother’s most unique punishment. And I’ll introduce you to a doctor who used a little white lie to save generations of priceless artworks.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Published 12/14/20
This is the story of my struggle with insomnia. And I’ll introduce you to the architect who has made it her mission to design a world we can all share. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Published 12/11/20
This is the story of my father’s superstitious obsession with our local bread seller. I’ll also introduce you to a blind explorer who wrote best-selling travel guides… and got into some incredible shenanigans along the way. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Published 12/10/20
This is the story of a lie that got me into some hot water. And I’ll also introduce you to a swimmer whose first time in an Olympic-sized swimming pool was… at the Olympics. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Published 12/09/20
This is the story of my first play...that was almost my last. I’ll also introduce you to the famous Duck Man – a hero I could have used onstage. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Published 12/08/20
Welcome to Anupam Cares! In this story – our first chapter – I'll tell you about the long, slippery road that led to my first kiss. And I’ll introduce you to a man who used his own heartbreak to comfort romantics around the world. As promised: Juliet Club Corso Santa Anastasia 29, 37133 Verona, Italy Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Published 12/07/20
This year has been difficult, filled with obstacles and hardship...so I wanted to use my voice to lift your spirit. I searched for stories of humor, hope, and help from do-gooders around the world, and gathered stories from my own childhood and early career. And I've poured them into this podcast. I've had my share of highs and lows since I was a boy growing up in Shimla, going on to act in over 500 films. But I needed a reminder that we still live in a beautiful world. And I wanted to remind...
Published 11/28/20