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The Origin Of Things
U • History • Education • BusinessPowered By EPIC ON. The Origin of Things or TOOT for short is a podcast hosted by Deepak Gopalakrishnan AKA Chuck. You might have heard him on another IVM show called Simblified, but on the much shorter and crisper TOOT he focuses on the origin story of various things. For starters, were going to be looking at the origin stories of world famous brands. But theres a catch Chuck will tell you the fascinating story, little by little dropping some hints, but the brand is only revealed at the very end. Will you be able to beat Chuck at guessing the brand Find out by tuning into a new episode every Wednesday on the IVM Podcasts Network.
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The Origin of Things Season 3 : Introduction
2 min 19 secA shortformat podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories slightly dramatized but 100 true of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what Im talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing or so I hope. In the past two seasons, Ive done the origins of 50 brands. This season though, is slightly different. Tune in to see how.
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About a girl’s message, one that changed everything.
7 min 2 secA shortformat podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories slightly dramatized but 100 true of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what Im talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing or so I hope. In the past two seasons, Ive done the origins of 50 brands. This season though, is slightly different. Tune in to see how.
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The house that George built
5 min 42 secA shortformat podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories slightly dramatized but 100 true of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what Im talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing or so I hope. In the past two seasons, Ive done the origins of 50 brands. This season, we look at the origin of some of the greatest songs of all time.
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One of the most famous names in rock music, finally spoke
5 min 30 secAbout The Origin of Things A shortformat podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories slightly dramatized but 100 true of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what Im talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing or so I hope. In the past two seasons, Ive done the origins of 50 brands. This season, we look at the origin of some of the greatest songs of all time.
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Next patient, please.
6 min 32 secA story of the most famous doctor youve never heard of
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A church pianist’s greatest moment
6 min 47 secA shortformat podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories slightly dramatized but 100 true of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what Im talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing or so I hope. In the past two seasons, Ive done the origins of 50 brands. This season, we look at the origin of some of the greatest songs of all time.
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Where the stars were at
7 min 17 secA shortformat podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories slightly dramatized but 100 true of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what Im talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing or so I hope. In the past two seasons, Ive done the origins of 50 brands. This season, we look at the origin of some of the greatest songs of all time.
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A singer and a baseball player.
6 min 40 secA shortformat podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories slightly dramatized but 100 true of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what Im talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing or so I hope. In the past two seasons, Ive done the origins of 50 brands. This season, we look at the origin of some of the greatest songs of all time.
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A classical musician meets a cult movie director
12 min 26 secA shortformat podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories slightly dramatized but 100 true of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what Im talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing or so I hope. In the past two seasons, Ive done the origins of 50 brands. This season, we look at the origin of some of the greatest songs of all time.
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He was in love. Madly in love.
8 min 20 secAbout The Origin of Things A shortformat podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories slightly dramatized but 100 true of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what Im talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing or so I hope. In the past two seasons, Ive done the origins of 50 brands. This season, we look at the origin of some of the greatest songs of all time.
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His most famous audience
8 min 26 secA shortformat podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories slightly dramatized but 100 true of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what Im talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing or so I hope. In the past two seasons, Ive done the origins of 50 brands. This season, we look at the origin of some of the greatest songs of all time.
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A musician, and a stripper
9 min 36 secA shortformat podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories slightly dramatized but 100 true of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what Im talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing or so I hope. In the past two seasons, Ive done the origins of 50 brands. This season, we look at the origin of some of the greatest songs of all time.
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What does that word even mean?!
7 min 30 secA shortformat podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories slightly dramatized but 100 true of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what Im talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing or so I hope. In the past two seasons, Ive done the origins of 50 brands. This season, we look at the origin of some of the greatest songs of all time.
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You know exactly what’s coming… Or do you?
9 min 15 secA shortformat podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories slightly dramatized but 100 true of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what Im talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing or so I hope. In the past two seasons, Ive done the origins of 50 brands. This season, we look at the origin of some of the greatest songs of all time.
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The hit no one wanted
6 min 12 secIt was a huge project. But was it what the musicians wanted About The Origin of Things A shortformat podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories slightly dramatized but 100 true of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what Im talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing or so I hope. In the past two seasons, Ive done the origins of 50 brands. This season, we look at the origin of some of the greatest songs of all time.
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Alienation
7 min 22 secA shortformat podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories slightly dramatized but 100 true of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what Im talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing or so I hope. In the past two seasons, Ive done the origins of 50 brands. This season, we look at the origin of some of the greatest songs of all time.
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A song of hope
7 min 59 secA shortformat podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories slightly dramatized but 100 true of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what Im talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing or so I hope. In the past two seasons, Ive done the origins of 50 brands. This season, we look at the origin of some of the greatest songs of all time.
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Ep. 00: Introduction
1 min 42 secThe Origin of Things or TOOT for short is a podcast hosted by Deepak Gopalakrishnan AKA Chuck. You might have heard him on another IVM show called Simblified, but on the much shorter and crisper TOOT he focuses on the origin story of various things....
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Ep. 01: A story about Maunsel & Edmund
6 min 14 secA story of generosity, war, and a recipe. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android:or iOS:, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at
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Ep. 02: The Company that Thomas Built
5 min 1 secA story of an industrious town, the effect of war and employee benefits before it was cool. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android:or iOS:, or any other podcast app. You can check out...
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Ep. 03: A Scotsman from the Hills
5 min 39 secA story of hills, college memories and a deadly encounter. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android:or iOS:, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at
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Ep. 04: His Most Famous Drink
5 min 55 secA story of purity, an outdated beverage, and a business deal. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android:or iOS:, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at
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Ep. 05: We Have a Dog To Thank For This
5 min 57 secA story of a fundraiser, a dog, and serendipity. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android:or iOS:, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at
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Ep. 06: The Need to Adapt
6 min 43 secA story of a paper factory, the Soviets and fish. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android:or iOS:, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at
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Ep. 07: A Short Story about Pornography
7 min 21 secA story of the early internet, smut and an unlikely investment You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android:or iOS:, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at
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Ep. 08: The Young Man Who (Kinda) Sold Drugs
8 min 45 secA story about priests, traders and education. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android:or iOS:, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at
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Ep. 09: Anything For Love
6 min 40 secA story about space, an affair and education. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android:or iOS:, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at
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Ep. 10: A Short Episode, About an Old Brand.
2 min 11 secA story about a chef, nourishment and a little time. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android:or iOS:, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at
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Ep. 11: The Most Influential Woman You've Never Heard Of
6 min 25 secA story about a tabloid, a golddigger and inspiration You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android:or iOS:, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at
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Ep. 12: It’s All Fake News!
6 min 26 secA story about an immigrant, exaggeration and recognition. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android:or iOS:, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at
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Ep. 13: They Probably Just Needed A Little PR
8 min 49 secA story of shopping carts, ruthlessness and one heck of a pivot. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android:or iOS:, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at
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Ep. 14: The Online Dating Company That Didn’t Make It.
4 min 37 secA story of failure, a pivot and Janet Jackson. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android:or iOS:, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at
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Ep. 15: Where there’s a Will… And Daniel, Herman, Julius and Alexander
8 min 16 secA story about clocks, efficiency and thinking. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android:or iOS:, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at
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Ep. 16: Infamous Last Words
6 min 23 secA story of a troubled childhood, murder and a deadline. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android:or iOS:, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at
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Ep. 17: A Picture Of Two Friendships
5 min 50 secA story about a dress, a college tour and an awards night. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android:or iOS:, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at
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Ep. 18: Buy One, Get Something Free
6 min 4 secA story of soap, a salesman and freebies. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android:or iOS:, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at
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Ep. 19: That Unique Run-Up
7 min 24 secA story of a bowler, a cricket club and an incredible legacy. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android:or iOS:, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at
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Ep. 20: The Man Who Revolutionized Fuel.
5 min 55 secA story of Brazil, the great depression and World War 2. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android:or iOS:, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at
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Ep. 21: A Very Different Kind Of Pivot
7 min 37 secA story about an adventurous young man, a road trip and music. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android:or iOS:, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at
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Ep. 22: The European company that could change… Everything
7 min 17 secA story about oil, an American executive and much murkiness. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android:or iOS:, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at
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Ep. 23: A Bank That Truly Changed The Rules
4 min 44 secA story of achievement, awards and change. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android:or iOS:, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at
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Ep. 24: Starstarstarstarstar
6 min 10 secA story of standards, a compromise and ubiquity You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android:or iOS:, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at
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Ep. 25: How far can an underwear company go?
6 min 47 secA story about clothing, entertainment and aspiration. is a website that still exists. If you go there, you are greeted with a cheerful message. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android:or...
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Breaking News!
3 min 29 secA story about a small announcement, a temporary milestone and gratitude. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android:or iOS:, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at
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Ep. 26: About a great Indian Artist
7 min 42 secA story of talent, mischief and my thought process.The Origin Of Things is back Thank you to everyone who wrote in to me, asking when I would be restarting this.
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Ep. 27: The biggest irony of all time
7 min 9 secA story of ambitious home experiments, a pathbreaking innovation, and inspiration.
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Ep. 28: www.thomasandfrankscompany.com
7 min 44 secA story about ownership, journalistic integrity and website traffic.The Origin Of Things is back Thank you to everyone who wrote in to me, asking when I would be restarting this. I hope you enjoy the new season.
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Ep. 29: Let’s talk about brands from unusual places
7 min 17 secA story about medicine, an unlikely alliance and coexistence.
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Ep. 30: Showbiz Must Go On
7 min 22 secA spaghetti salesman, a floor sweeper, and the son of a truck driver.
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Live TOOT recording coming up: 18 July, 7 PM IST
2 min 27 secAaand were doing this, againThe last time we did this, it worked out quite nicely. So lets do another one
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Ep. 31: A Family Business… Pivots (And How!)
8 minA story of conquests, heritage, and a chance encounter.The Origin Of Things is back Thank you to everyone who wrote in to me, asking when I would be restarting this. I hope you enjoy the new season. This is one of the five new episodes that I did a l
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Ep. 32: The Dark Pasts Of Something Bright
7 min 35 secA story of company loyalty, trade blockade and leftovers.The Origin Of Things is back Thank you to everyone who wrote in to me, asking when I would be restarting this. I hope you enjoy the new season.
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Ep. 33: The Company Without Whom Nothing Would Happen
7 min 38 secA story of really small things, scale and ubiquity.The Origin Of Things is back Thank you to everyone who wrote in to me, asking when I would be restarting this. I hope you enjoy the new season.
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Ep. 34: Utterly Margarinely Delicious
9 min 34 secA story of mergers, a cheap substitute, and world domination.
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Ep. 35: A Bartender, An Artist and Two People Who Changed
8 min 6 secThe story of a bartender, an artist and people who changed their lives.The Origin Of Things is back Thank you to everyone who wrote in to me
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Ep. 36: What’s in a name?
6 min 59 secA story of a radio station, a magazine, and tennis.The Origin Of Things is back Thank you to everyone who wrote in to me, asking when I would be restarting this. I hope you enjoy the new season. This is one of the five new episodes that I did a live s
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Announcement - More Episodes, Coming Next Week!
4 min 20 secHello everyone Sorry, Ive been away for so long, its just that a lot of things have been happening personally and professionally all good and I havent had the time to get to writing new episodes.
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Ep. 37: All About a Little Grace
6 min 31 secA story about an immigrant, some policemen, and chickens. Thank you to Tamanna for providing the idea for this story.
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Ep. 38: The (Second) Most Hated Thing to Come Out of World War 2
6 min 7 secA story about a thesis, the army and pain.About The Origin of ThingsThe Origin of Things is a weekly shortformat podcast run by Deepak Gopalakrishnan aka Chuck.
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Ep. 39: It All Started with Needles
9 min 24 secA story of needles, saddles and manufacturing.About The Origin of ThingsThe Origin of Things is a weekly shortformat podcast run by Deepak Gopalakrishnan aka Chuck.Each episode deals with the origin of a popular brand, but with the name of the brand
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Ep. 40: The Tinkerer & The Party Animal
8 min 24 secA story of invention, parties and hurt masculine pride. Thank you to Tamanna for the initial story research. About The Origin of ThingsThe Origin of Things is a weekly shortformat podcast run by Deepak Gopalakrishnan aka Chuck.
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Ep. 41: A Seafarer’s Second Career
9 min 6 secA story of a man at sea, some Christian missionaries and the written word.About The Origin of ThingsThe Origin of Things is a weekly shortformat podcast run by Deepak Gopalakrishnan aka Chuck.
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The song that became a symbol
6 min 9 secA shortformat podcast where I give you the origins, the backstories slightly dramatized but 100 true of things that you know, love, and use. I reveal what Im talking about only at the very end keeping you, the listener, guessing or so I hope. In the past two seasons, Ive done the origins of 50 brands. This season, we look at the origin of some of the greatest songs of all time.
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Season 2 : Live Recording Coming Up!
5 min 30 secA story of a lazy writer, a brand new mic and a live episode.Yasssssssss The Origin of Things is finally backChuck has decided to stop pretending to be busy and has whipped out five episodes, and will bring them to you live on a recording on Saturday
Language
English
Genre
History, Education, Business
Seasons
3
