Best Pratyush PK Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 02 - From Diagnosis to TEDx: How Sam Mitchell is Flipping the Narrative on Autism 30:41

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Send us a text Sam Mitchell doesn’t just talk about autism he lives it, owns it, and redefines what it means. As the host of Autism Rocks and Rolls, Sam has interviewed legends like Temple Grandin and Mick Foley. But his real impact is proving that success doesn’t come in spite of being different, it often comes because of it. In this episode, Sam …

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Ep. 01 - Mark Steven Porro on Becoming the Caregiver: What Happens When Life Hands You the Role You Never Rehearsed 1:12:27

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Send us a text Mark Steven Porro never planned to move back home and become a full-time caregiver for his 89-year-old mother but when “the call” came, everything changed. In this heartfelt episode, Mark shares his honest, humorous, and award-winning journey of role reversal, writing his debut memoir A Cup of Tea on the Commode, and what caregiving …

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Ep. 25 - From the Underdog to the Legacy Builder: What’s Next? 3:41

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Send us a text Season 2 of The Underdog Protagonist comes to a close. 24 episodes of honesty, uncertainty, growth, and showing up through the messy middle. In this finale, Pratyush reflects on what this season really meant, why some dreams go quiet but never die, and what’s coming next. 🎙 What’s ahead in Season 3: A shift from solo episodes to real…

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Ep. 24 - In The Feed: What's The Real ROI of Rebranding? 33:00

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Send us a text The last year has been the year of rebrands. From global giants like Pepsi, Jaguar, and PayPal to design-savvy shifts from SanDisk, Miro, and Sprite. But not all makeovers are created equal. In this deep-dive episode, we unpack the brands that nailed it, the ones that sparked backlash, and the hidden messages behind every pixel chang…

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Ep. 23 - In The Feed: What the Rise of ‘Founders as Creators’ Means for Actual Creators 10:55

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Send us a text Everyone’s a creator now, especially the people who never wanted to be. Founders, VCs, product managers... they’re all publishing, performing, and building personal brands in public. In this episode of In the Feed, Pratyush explores the strange, quiet shift where builders are now storytellers, and creators are being pushed behind the…

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Ep. 22 - Passion vs. Profit: What to Do When the Dream Isn’t Paying Yet? 11:24

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Send us a text What keeps a creator going when the money isn’t? In this solo episode, Pratyush takes you on a raw, vulnerable, and unfiltered journey into the reality of building when you're broke, not just financially, but emotionally and mentally too. This isn’t just a podcast episode. It’s a mirror, a reset, and a permission slip for every under…

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Ep. 21 - In the Feed: Here’s How the Metrics Are Lying - And the Real Reason You Think You’re Not Growing 13:05

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Send us a text We live in an era obsessed with numbers - reach, likes, followers, engagement rates. But what happens when you’re doing everything right… and the metrics still don’t move? In this episode of In The Feed, we explore a question creators rarely ask out loud: If growth isn’t visible… is it still real? Host Pratyush peels back the illusio…

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Ep. 20 - Mindset In The Margins: The Truth Behind Creative Growth 26:15

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Send us a text What happens when you keep building and no one sees it? This raw, solo episode is a cinematic deep-dive into the quiet chaos behind creative progress. From burnout and breakdowns to small wins and identity resets, Pratyush shares the truth behind the invisible work, the part of your journey that doesn’t get claps, likes, or viral mom…

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Ep. 19 - In The Feed: How to Rebuild Your Personal Brand from the Inside Out to Make it Stand Out? 13:14

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Send us a text In this episode of In the Feed from The Underdog Protagonist, we dive into the deeper side of personal branding and the quiet burnout many creators are facing today. From the polished, performative trends to the cookie-cutter templates we all seem to be stuck in, we explore the question: Has personal branding lost its soul? Pratyush …

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Ep. 18 - Mindset in the Margins: The Loneliness Behind the Hustle 10:10

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Send us a text In this premiere episode of Mindset in the Margins, we’re unpacking a feeling so many of us quietly carry, loneliness in the hustle era. When you're posting like clockwork, growing a brand, juggling a dozen dreams, and still feel unseen... what do you do with that? This isn't about burnout or productivity. It's about presence. In thi…

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Ep. 17 - What is the Cost of Not Sharing your Work Publicly? 11:14

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Send us a text You’re sitting on brilliant ideas, unfinished projects, or vulnerable stories - but they never see the light of day. Sound familiar? In this episode of The Underdog Protagonist, I dive deep into the fear, perfectionism, and self-doubt that keep us from sharing our work with the world. More importantly, I explore what it costs us when…

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Ep. 16 - Does Creativity Becomes a Luxury While Chasing Stability? 8:27

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Send us a text After a four-month pause, I’m back behind the mic. This time, with more clarity, purpose, and truth than ever before. In this deeply personal comeback episode, I reflect on the silent reset I didn’t plan but desperately needed. It wasn’t burnout. It wasn’t quitting. It was life demanding a recalibration. We talk about what happens wh…

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Ep. 15 - Recharge Sundays: How to Build a Reset Routine That Actually Works 12:57

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Send us a text Are your weeks starting off in chaos? In this episode of Recharge Sundays, we’re diving into the art of the Sunday reset with a simple, 4-step routine to help you reflect, recharge, and refocus for the week ahead. Forget complicated schedules and long vision board sessions. This is all about creating a routine that works for YOU. Whe…

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Ep. 14 - Recharge Sundays: How to Spot Energy Leaks in Work and Life and Stop Them for Good 8:39

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Send us a text Ever feel wiped out by the end of the day and wonder where all your energy went? In this episode of Recharge Sundays, we’re uncovering the invisible energy leaks that quietly drain your focus, motivation, and joy, sometimes without you even realizing it. We’ll dive into the 4 main types of leaks and cover practical strategies to plug…

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Ep. 13 - Recharge Sundays: How to Unstuck Yourself in Just 3 Minutes 8:14

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Send us a text What if I told you that just 3 minutes could change your entire week? Sounds too good to be true, right? In this episode of Recharge Sundays from The Underdog Protagonist, we explore the 3-Minute Rule, how tiny habits can create big shifts in your energy, focus, and creativity. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or lacking focus, …

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Ep. 12 - Lessons from Failure: How to Learn, Pivot, and Succeed 14:14

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Send us a text Life doesn’t always go as planned. When failure strikes, it’s easy to feel defeated or question your abilities. But what if failure is actually a stepping stone to something better? In this episode of The Underdog Protagonist, I get personal as I share stories of my own failures (as a creator/freelancer): product launches that didn’t…

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Ep. 11 - Alan Lazaros on How to Perform Better at both Personal and Professional Life 56:58

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Send us a text If you want to skyrocket your personal or professional growth, then this episode is for you. Discover tips on how you to discover your potential, learn from others and take your performance to its peak. In this episode of The Underdog Protagonist we are joined with Alan Lazaros, an entrepreneur and a peak performance coach helping in…

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Ep. 10 - How to Leverage Storytelling for Maximum Growth | Storytelling 101 10:41

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Send us a text Sharing your story can feel overwhelming, but it’s also one of the most powerful things you can do for yourself and others. In this episode of The Underdog Protagonist, we’re diving deep into The Fear of Sharing, why it feels so scary, how to overcome self-doubt, and why your voice truly matters. I’ll share personal experiences, incl…

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Ep. 09 - Should you Work at Day or Night for Better Productivity? 10:49

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Send us a text Are you more productive and creative in the morning, or do your best ideas come to life under the stars? In this episode of The Underdog Protagonist, we explore the timeless debate between morning and night workflows and how they impact creativity and productivity. From the freshness of early mornings to the calm focus of late nights…

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Ep. 08 - Recharge Sundays: Combining Small Steps with Big Visions 14:04

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Send us a text Feeling stuck with last week’s baggage? It’s time to let go and make room for the fresh energy you need to tackle the week ahead. In this Recharge Sundays episode, we’re diving into the mindset and habits that help you reset, refocus, and recharge your creative energy. From decluttering your workspace to clearing your mental clutter,…

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Ep. 07 - Recharge Sundays: Pause, Refresh and Reboot 10:26

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Send us a text Welcome to Recharge Sundays, a weekly series from The Underdog Protagonist. In this episode, we explore the importance of recharging your mind, body, and creative energy to prevent burnout, boost productivity, and foster personal growth. Discover how to reflect on your wins, overcome challenges, and reset your space to fuel creativit…

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Ep. 06 - Commanding Creativity: Can we control Inspiration? 14:57

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Send us a text In this episode, Pratyush dives deep into the challenges of staying inspired, maintaining motivation, and sustaining creative energy in everyday life. Whether you’re a designer, entrepreneur, or creative professional, we explore five practical strategies to overcome creative slumps and build habits that foster consistency and product…

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Ep. 05 - Selma Makui on Designing for an Impact 14:21

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Send us a text Designing is not only about creative visually appealing stuff. Its more about how we bridge the gap between where the brand is and where it wants to be. The gap needs to be filled by the designs which are practical and are made with a purpose. In this episode we dive deep about the core essentials every designer or a creative person …

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Ep. 04 - Chase Friedman on Profit with Purpose and Building Sustainable Work Life Balance 43:01

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Send us a text Everyone talks about balancing life and business to boost productivity. But no one shares the other side of the page. The side where you are managing things, feeling compelled to do everything, burning out, overwhelmed with the response and trying to maintain the sanity. In this podcast we get real with our experiences about what we …

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Ep. 03 - The Fear Struggle: Courage over Comfort 17:36

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Send us a text Fear is something we all deal with, yet it’s so hard to talk about. It’s easy to say “don’t be afraid,” but when it comes to actually facing our fears, it’s a whole different story. Many of us are held back by fear, whether it’s fear of judgment, failure, or just the unknown. In this episode, we’re going to tackle these fears head-on…

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Ep. 02 - The Podcast Community is Not The Same Anymore | Keeping an Eye Out 16:22

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Send us a text In this episode we address how the podcast community has pivoted itself (Not for the good). Being an Indian podcaster, I struggle to get my message out there due to several reasons. Firstly the audience is small and young and its difficult to make them listen to you rather than tuning into larger known creators frequently. Hence, the…

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Ep. 01 - Being Vulnerable and Addressing Insecurities | Season 2 Announcement 12:51

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Send us a text In this episode we dial back to how it was during the starting phase of this podcast, lessons learnt and how constant improvement came int focus. I throw light on why I wanted to do podcasting in the first place. I address the podcast's purpose and share about my vulnerable side. Many creators struggler with the things which I do, bu…

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The New Year Resolution Dilemma | Motivation vs Discipline 7:35

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Send us a text What's your new year resolution like? What are your new year goals? These are a few among the numerous questions we get asked every new year. But should we wait to start something, when we know the efforts and hurdles to achieve a certain milestone is the same regardless? Listen to this episode to know what are my takes on the concep…

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Easier Said Than Done - How Productivity Gurus are Making You Burn Out FASTER 16:40

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Send us a text Most of us are in the hustle period of our life. When we get stuck somewhere, we resort to seek tips from those who are successful. Scrolling through YouTube we see all these Productivity Gurus who have guaranteed methods to make the best of your time. But we fail to understand that this is only making us burn out faster. The tips th…

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Building a Branding Agency from Ground up with Jayshree Sridhar 55:40

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Send us a text In this episode of The Underdog Protagonist we discuss how to build a branding or design agency from the ground up with Jayshree Sridhar from Jay Design Studios. She is a Fempreneur who designs brand identity assets for premium lifestyle brands. Whether you're an aspiring business owner, a creative professional, or simply intrigued b…

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Tips for Better Freelancing from a Motion Design Instructor | Tell Better Stories 27:19

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Send us a text In this episode of The Underdog Protagonist we explore the world of freelance motion design with Hafidh Idris a Motion Designer, Freelancer and a Content Creator. He has been working in the industry for the past 12 years along with holding 6 years of experience in teaching under his belt. Here are the segments we cover in this episod…

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3 Powerful Ways To Build Your Personal Brand 6:36

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Send us a text Creating a lasting personal brand is only difficult when you don't know the right way to do so. In this episode we explore 3 powerful ways to build a lasting and memorable personal brand. Whether you are a freelancer or a content creator, these tips will help you either ways. Lets implement this branding strategy on our social media …

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Monday Client Stories: The Logo Design Favor Dilemma 8:08

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Send us a text Every Monday we will have this segment where I will share one of my weird client stories. In this episode we get to know about a client who wants to edit a logo but have a weird way of understanding how the things work. If you did not know yet let me tell you, I have been a designer for almost 6 years. I have been into all sorts proj…

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How to Sustain Yourself in the Creator Economy | Make Your Content More Engaging with Brand Strategy 6:58

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Send us a text With the ever changing taste of people, its real difficult to create content that resonates those trends. Following trends will either give you exposure or make your burn yourself out. How can one sustain itself it the market of the creator economy. How to optimise our strategies to make our personal brand more relevant to our audien…

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How to Master Being Efficient | Keeping Sanity During Productivity 5:13

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Send us a text Juggling multiple balls at the same time isn't easy. Most of the times we mess things up. All we can do is micro manage. But that just takes away our potential. We want our results to be immaculate. But sometimes that comes with a cost. We either burn ourselves out or exhaust our creativity. How to not let that happen? Listen to the …

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How to be Consistent and Commit to your Goals | 3 Basic Fundamentals 9:05

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Send us a text The one thing almost everyone struggles is to be consistent. Choosing to do something and sticking with it for a specified amount of time might seem easy in words but its very difficult when put into action. A lot of people fail and give up not finding a way up. In this episode we will discuss the fundamental things one must do to ac…

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Cancel Defeat With This One Thing | The Basics Everyone Should Learn 8:03

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Send us a text There was a time when I felt depressed. I felt defeated. It was as if I was at my deepest and there is nothing that could revive me. I shut down everything and everyone in hopes that would fix me. But it didn't, until I discovered this lesson. In this episode I share how this learning helped me bounce back from my deepest. It is the …

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How to Find Balance Between Sustainability and Satisfaction 39:29

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Send us a text In this episode I'm joined by Karthik Ramesh who is a great filmmaker. His recent short film IE (Internet Explorer) got nominated for multiple awards and secured the award for Best Editing. We both believe that we are in the grind to achieve something big. During this phase of life we have been given a lot of difficult choices. It is…

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Minor Setbacks Major Downfall | How to Keep Your Composure 6:54

2+ y ago6:54

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Send us a text People envy a lot of things. The one thing that is majorly hated by them is your growth. They have this crab mentality of pulling legs that doesn't appreciate one's well being. They will keep dissing you, spread rumors, just to make you feel unworthy. And we, even after being fully aware of this, we feel bad. We take their words to h…

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How to Be More Present in The Moment and Gain Command Over Our Thoughts 8:27

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Send us a text I would love to have you as a guest in my next episode. Head over to my Instagram and drop me a text to join me in next podcast episode. In this episode I discuss about how humans have wavered from caring about themselves. They have lost control over their thoughts and somehow reduced their capacity of quality decision making. We sho…

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The Past and The Growth | The Underdog Protagonist 6:19

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Send us a text Society tells us a lot of things. Its as if our lives have been predicated on their norms. We live in a cocoon of their judgements. And somehow we have been carved by ou parents in such a way that we don't go against those norms. But at the end of the day, its the people who have initiated these things. There's no telling to what's r…

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Its Never Too Late | The Underdog Protagonist 6:15

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Send us a text People say life can be your greatest motivator. But in reality one's passion drivers themselves. In this episode, Pratyush talks about how people are compelled into doing something they are not into. The job that they are doing isn't their dream come true. They start questioning on their life choices. They are in a confusion state wi…

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Market Yourself Better with Storytelling | The Underdog Protagonist 5:52

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Send us a text Telling stories doesn't mean hearing fantasies that might never come true. Stories are a way to communicate your thoughts more clearly. In this episode, Pratyush shares how storytelling helped him realize something very important. One of the key features of personal branding. It narrows down a huge gap in marketing. One of the major …

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The Rat Race | The Underdog Protagonist 3:25

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Send us a text The Rat Race. The life race that everyone demises getting into. But somehow get pulled in. The specific meaning of the rat race is the scenario where everyone starts to follow the same path that the mass is opting. No matter what the road looks like, how difficult or easy that road is, they run into it; Thinking that, this many peopl…

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The Underdog Protagonist Trailer 1:17

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Send us a text This episode outlines what the podcast is all about. The why behind this series. Everyone is considered an underdog at some point. They don't get to share what they so want to. This podcast becomes their voice. If you consider yourself as an underdog and are in the process to making something big, then come on board and let the world…