In this episode, we explore the town of Kothagiri and the indigenous communities that inhabit the Nilgiri Hills in South India. Kothagiri is home to a number of natural attractions such as Catherine Falls, Kodanad View Point, and Elk Falls. The region is also home to several indigenous tribes, including the Todas, Irulas, Kurumbas, Paniyas, Yeravas, and Kothas, who are known for their unique cultures and traditions. We delve into the history of the region, particularly the role played by...

“In this episode, we trace the origins of money as a medium of exchange “ [cover art AI generated by Dall-e] You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at [email protected]   DISCLAIMER: The views expressed on all the shows produced and distributed by Ep.Log Media are personal to the host and the guest of the shows respectively and with no intention to harm the sentiments of any...

In this episode from the series "Ways we could go", we discuss the threat of asteroids to life on earth and what we can do if one decides to come our way. "Ways we could go" is a series where we discuss events that can pose threat to life on earth. [cover art AI generated by Dall-e] You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at [email protected]   DISCLAIMER: The views expressed on all...

Lynching is a brutal act of violence that has been a part of human history for centuries. It is a form of extrajudicial murder committed by mobs, usually against minorities, used as a tool of terror to maintain white supremacy and control over minority communities. In recent times, there have been numerous cases of lynching in India, particularly targeting minority communities.But it dates back centuries. In this episode, we will explore the history of lynching, its prevalence across the...

“In this special episode for the National Science day, we remember Indian scientists who have contributed to moving the world forward” You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at [email protected]   DISCLAIMER: The views expressed on all the shows produced and distributed by Ep.Log Media are personal to the host and the guest of the shows respectively and with no intention to harm the...

In this week's episode of the Writer & Geek Show, we're exploring the mysterious and often deadly Cordyceps fungi.  Known to take over the bodies of ants and turn them into its host, but could this same fungi pose a threat to humans in the future? We'll be examining the science behind the Cordyceps fungi, and how it has the ability to manipulate the behaviour of its host. We'll also be discussing the potential dangers of these fungi to humans, especially with the changing climate and the...

This is a podcast episode about the James Webb Telescope The internet recently celebrated images from far-off areas of the universe from the latest eye in the sky - James Webb Space Telescope. JWST isn’t the first time astronomers pointed a space telescope at various heavenly bodies. Years ago, Hubble Space Telescope was launched and brought back the first images of deep space, something that humans have never been able to see before. But the history of space exploration started many...

This is a podcast episode about the James Webb Telescope The internet recently celebrated images from far-off areas of the universe from the latest eye in the sky - James Webb Space Telescope. JWST isn’t the first time astronomers pointed a space telescope at various heavenly bodies. Years ago, Hubble Space Telescope was launched and brought back the first images of deep space, something that humans have never been able to see before. But the history of space exploration started many...

We are back after a short break of 2years! and We are back to make Writer & Geek bigger as we join hands with Ep.Log Media Network! If you are a #factjunkie we are here to care of your curiosity with some of the most exciting events from the field of history, society, science and even true crime!From ancient civilisations to modern day mysteries, we hv got you covered! So, subscribe to the Writer & Geek on Ep.Log Media website or your preferred audio streaming apps. New episodes...

Operation Overlord was launched on 6 June 1944 and is to date the largest amphibious assault in the history of warfare. Nearly 160,000 troops crossed the English Channel on 6 June, and more than two million Allied troops were in France by the end of August. It led to the successful invasion of German-occupied Western Europe during World War II. Links to our essentials: Find the affiliate links to the equipment and resources we use to make this podcast here. Find Writer & Geek's guide...

The Pyramids are one of the ancient wonders of the world. It is one of the most mysterious structures ever built. In this episode, we try to uncover some of the mysteries. Links to our essentials: Find the affiliate links to the equipment and resources we use to make this podcast here. Find Writer & Geek's guide to podcasting here. Image by Soupy Squirrel from Pixabay

The Indian Revolutionary Movement The first signs of the revolutionary movement can be traced back to 1847 when 5000 peasants rose against the British East India Company (EIC) in Kurnool district (Andra Pradesh) under the leadership of Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy. They were protesting against the changes made to the traditional agrarian system. Jugantar Party The revolutionary movement was not organised till the 20th Century. The first signs of its organisation can be noticed in 1905,...

In this episode, we talk about the Boeing 737 Max accidents and the reason behind it. Boeing’s 737 is one of the most widely used aircraft. But two crashes of its new 737 Max 8 model and the following investigation, led to some dark details about how a software system overpowered the pilots and plunged everyone on board to a horrific end. Manoeuvring Characteristics Augmentation System, abbreviated as MCAS is a software designed to save an aeroplane from a potential stall due to a high...

Rodney Alcala is a notorious serial killer who spread terror in the United States from 1968 to 1979. Name: Rodrigo Jacques Alcala Buquor Birth: 23 August 1943 Convictions: Battery, kidnapping, murder, probation violation, rape, providing cannabis to a minor Victims: 8 to 130 Span: 1968 to 1979 Crime penalty: Death Aliases: The Dating Game Killer, John Berger, John Burger, Rod Alcala During his appearance in The Dating Game in 1978, the host, Jim Lange introduced him as a...

After the Rebellion of 1857, nationalist movements cropped up across the country. The idea of a free India became prevalent during this time. Indian National Congress (INC) Inspired by AO Hume, Dadabhai Naoroji and Surendranath Banerjee founded INC in 1885 It was the first time an organisation recognised India as a country The organisation initially did not have a well-formed ideology and was a debating society that met annually The idea was to let Britishers rule India while obtaining...

Dear Listeners, We are taking a month long break to come back with some more amazing content for you. Till then we will be recasting four of our favourite episodes from the past. Hope you enjoy it! :) This week, we recast the episode where we talked about Dyatlov Pass Incident. To the east of the Ural mountains, in Yekaterinburg city cemetery, there is a group grave of 9 members from a hiking group who died mysteriously. Timeline Arrived by train at Ivdel a town at the centre of the...

Dear Listeners, We are taking a month long break to come back with some more amazing content for you. Till then we will be recasting four of our favourite episodes from the past. Hope you enjoy it! :) This week, we recast the episode where we talked about time measurement in Hindu culture. Resources: Find the affiliate links to the equipment and resources we use to make this podcast here. Find Writer & Geek's guide to podcasting here.

Dear Listeners, We are taking a month long break to come back with some more amazing content for you. Till then we will be recasting four of our favourite episodes from the past. Hope you enjoy it! :) This week, we recast our conversation about the history of smoking. History The origin of tobacco can be traced back to 6000 BC, in the American continent. It was considered medicinal and used as a painkiller. Smoking cannabis can be traced back to 2000 BC, India. It is also mentioned in...

Dear Listeners, We are taking a month long break to come back with some more amazing content for you. Till then we will be recasting four of our favourite episodes from the past. Hope you enjoy it! :) This week, we recall our conversation about Cyanide Mohan. A serial killer from South India. Mohan Kumar, infamously known as Cyanide Mohan is a serial killer who targeted women by offering them marriage. Details: DOB: 1963 Place: Mangalore Marital status: Married thrice Span of crime:...

Dear Listeners, We are taking a month long break to come back with some more amazing content for you. Till then we will be recasting four of our favourite episodes from the past. Hope you enjoy it! :) This week, we recast the episode we did with our dear friend, Nikesh Murali. He is a writer and voice actor and also hosts the critically acclaimed horror podcast, Indian Noir. Find Nikesh online: Indian Noir Nikesh’s website Resources: Find the affiliate links to the equipment and...

Note: This is not a sponsored episode. But do go check Headphone Zone is you are looking for premium quality audiophile equipment which are not available anywhere else in India. We have always been hardcore music enthusiasts since our childhood. We have had exposure to a variety of music styles, and it has influenced our daily lives a lot. But over the past few months, we realised we have not been listening to music the way it is supposed to. And in this episode, we talk about stuff related...

Kunchan Nambiar was an early Malayalam poet, performer, satirist and the inventor of the Kerala art form of Ottamthullal. Kunjan Nambiar was born in Kerala on May 5 1705, in Palakkad, Kerala. Thunchaththu Ezhuthachan and Cherusseri Namboothiri and Nambiar are known as the ancient triumvirate. Nambiar learnt Kalaripayattu and Sanskrit before moving to the court of Marthanda Varma in 1748. He had established himself as a poet by the time he reached the royal court. He introduced...

In the 100th episode of Writer and Geek Show, the lads discuss the origins of the numerical system and how Vishnu was poor in maths. Tally marks were used as early ways of counting. Roman numerals were an extension of orimitive tally marks with usage of alphabets as numerals. A positional system with place value attached to digits were invented in India between 1st and 4th century AD. Aryabhatta approximated the value of Pi during early medieval period. Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi...

After the Rebellion of 1857, nationalist movements cropped up across the country. The idea of a free India became prevalent during this time. Indian National Congress (INC) Inspired by AO Hume, Dadabhai Naoroji and Surendranath Banerjee founded INC in 1885 It was the first time an organisation recognised India as a country The organisation initially did not have a well-formed ideology and was a debating society that met annually The idea was to let Britishers rule India while obtaining...