Entrepreneurship to stoicism, Meeshoites are binge-listening to these 10 podcasts to keep themselves inspired this quarantine
By: Mangala Dilip
Tags: Podcast Recommendations, Meesho, Culture, Growth, Podcast

Meeshoites take immense pride in our productivity, and usually, this also means multi-tasking. So, it’s no surprise that we love podcasts. Unlike other resources of knowledge and entertainment, podcasts allow us to focus on other responsibilities while also soaking in knowledge. Its portability, accessibility, and the connection we get to make with the hosts and/or speakers make it all the more appealing. And so, we are dedicating this blog to the podcasts that have made our quarantines, lockdown, and self-isolation a lot less lonely, and much more educational, entertaining, and productive.

From our CEO and Co-Founder Vidit Aatrey to Meesho’s GM & VP — Business Utkrishta Kumar, many Meeshoites are gushing about the podcasts that they have been consuming.

Read on to find out if you have a shared interest with these Meeshoites or might just find the right podcast to binge on next:

The Tim Ferriss Show hosted by Tim Ferriss

“Tim Ferriss has been called ‘the world’s best human guinea pig,’ and ‘a cross between Jack Welch and a Buddhist monk,’ and with his podcast series, he also proved to be an exceptional conversationalist who could draw the most interesting stories out of his guests. I especially loved episode #474 of the series, where he interacted with actor Matthew McConaughey.

Titled The Power of “No, Thank You,” this episode reinforced how amazing a storyteller McConaughey is, and it was especially inspiring because I personally connected to a lot of the life lessons he shared.” — Vidit Aatrey, CEO and Co-Founder Meesho.

Invest Like the Best hosted by Patrick O’Shaughnessy

“I guess Invest Like the Best is a favourite of many in the Meesho team. Host Patrick O’Shaughnessy chooses his guests who are extremely relevant to the startup ecosystem and kind of articulate the broader growth mindset that Meesho identifies with. I try to garner the wisdom of these experts from their Twitter threads and their newsletters, and they definitely help me better understand the ecosystem. But, having them share their insights in an informal session, makes it a special treat for me.” — Utkrishta Kumar, VP & GM — Business.

The Knowledge Project Podcast hosted by Shane Parrish

“With the overarching goal of ‘benefiting from the hard earned lessons of others’ The Knowledge Project Podcast features long-form interviews of exceptional people and their extraordinary stories. I am particularly fond of this podcast series because it beautifully showcases experiences and background of experts from all fields and not just business.”- Harshit Madan, GM & VP — Selection Growth

How I Built This with Guy Raz hosted by Guy Raz

“If you want to know how some of the biggest and valued companies in the world were built, then this National Public Radio’s (NPR) series should be on your Spotify list. Described as the podcast about “innovators, entrepreneurs, idealists and their stories about the movements they built…” How I Built This’ list of illustrious guests have included the folks behind Instagram, Airbnb, Lonely Planet, and so on.

The year 2020 has been all about building resilience (under the theme How I Built Resilience) and how companies have emerged stronger and better in the face of adversity and individuals are making all the difference with impactful steps. Declared by the New York Times as one of the most popular podcasters in history, journalist Guy Raz of NPR’s ( also the co-creator of the podcast) approach to hosting this show will inspire you, make you look at your failures as opportunities to learn from and who knows it might set you on the path of entrepreneurship too. NPR’s other popular format Tiny Desk Concerts (and now Tiny Desk Home Concerts), though not a podcast is a favourite too.” — Amrita Bose, Associate Director — Content

Thirty Days Of Lunch hosted by Fellexandro Ruby

“My favourite thing about Thirty Days of Lunch is that Fellexandro talks about finance that appeals to millennials. This part-Bahasa and part-English podcast series has helped me — at least theoretically — understand how to survive in every financial situation, even the worst. Incorporating a minimalist approach to life is one of the biggest lessons this podcast teaches. I would say it’s a must-listen for young entrepreneurs, but also, if you just want to make a simple financial plan for your future, this podcast would be perfect.” — Bima Ramadhan, BD Manager

Ologies Episodes hosted by Allie Ward

“This podcast has opened my eyes to ologies that I didn’t even know existed — Agnotology, Planariology, and Cucurbitology to name a few. Alie Ward, the host, finds the perfect subject matter expert and asks them the most amazing, insightful questions with no fear of judgement and these are really questions you’d want to ask too. It’s eclectic, engaging, and full of humour, and definitely good company on a long day.” — Varsha Deiveegan, Legal Counsel — Finance

Ted Talks Daily hosted by Elise Hu

“As a huge fan of the Ted Talk Show, this particular podcast is extremely compelling for me. It is a great collection of interesting topics discussed in a very engaging way and probably the biggest selling factor for me is also that each episode is under 15 minutes long. Before the pandemic especially, Ted Talks Daily episodes were my companions during the office commute.” — Ashok Lingadurai, Senior Technical Writer — Tech

The Lavender Fix hosted by Sabreen Haziq

“This underrated podcast is a compilation of real-life stories of resilience and perseverance, and I first got to know of it after a friend of mine was featured as a guest. What I love about this series is that these stories are real, raw, and relatable and do not try to be overtly motivational or preachy in any way.” — Aditee Kale, Key Account Manager — Business

Complete Developer Podcast hosted by BJ Burns and Will Gant

“This weekly, hour-long podcast gives insights and perspective that relates well to my field, which is software engineering. They do a great mix of technical as well as non-technical topics (such as soft skills), which I find personally very helpful and interesting. I would recommend this to all my fellow tech folks.

I would be remiss to not mention another one of my favourites; the short, byte-sized The Daily Stoic hosted by Ryan Holiday. They extend up to hour-long episodes during the weekends, but I don’t think anyone will complain. Holiday gives real-life examples while talking about a host of topics centered on stoicism in each episode and always ends with a very useful, thought-provoking message that stays with me throughout the rest of the day. I became a huge fan of the guy because of this podcast, and I went and got myself a couple of his books as well.” — Shreyash Agarwal, SDE-II — Tech

Real-Life Korean Conversations For Beginners

“I am not sure if this qualifies as a podcast series, but this audiobook with 40 episodes, is currently my favourite thing to listen to because I am committed to learning Korean. I listen to this whenever I am in the mood to brush up my skills, and would recommend it to anyone else who is interested in learning the language as well,” — Rizky Amelia, HR Executive

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