<![CDATA[The Matilda Mindset]]>Welcome to The Matilda Mindset!

Two quietly observant women navigating modern life—one thought, one rant, one question at a time.

Inspired by the kind of curiosity that Matilda made feel powerful, this podcast lives somewhere between overthinking and noticing too much. From culture and work to identity, systems, and the small absurdities of everyday life—we talk about the things that don’t always get said out loud.

No dating drama. No performative takes. Just thoughts that feel like scribbles in the margins of a book—unfiltered, slightly rebellious, and always honest.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re reading the world a little too closely…
you’re in the right place.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 05:45:00 GMTMon, 23 Mar 2026 20:15:07 GMT60A & D<p>Welcome to The Matilda Mindset!</p><p></p><p>Two quietly observant women navigating modern life—one thought, one rant, one question at a time.</p><p>Inspired by the kind of curiosity that <i>Matilda</i> made feel powerful, this podcast lives somewhere between overthinking and noticing too much. From culture and work to identity, systems, and the small absurdities of everyday life—we talk about the things that don’t always get said out loud.</p><p>No dating drama. No performative takes. Just thoughts that feel like scribbles in the margins of a book—unfiltered, slightly rebellious, and always honest.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt like you’re reading the world a little too closely…<br />you’re in the right place.</p>episodicA & Danjalifocii@gmail.comyes<![CDATA[Did Telugu Cinema Stop Risking it? ]]>The conversation delves into the evolution of the Telugu film industry, from its obsession with movies to the impact of OTT platforms. It explores the shift in storytelling, the influence of actor-centric filmmaking, and the role of fearless directors in shaping the industry. The conversation delves into the art of storytelling, the balance between commercial and creative movies, the impact of audience demand on movie content, the transition of movie content in the digital age, the purpose of entertainment, and the quality of movie content.

Takeaways

  • Obsession with film industry and exposure to movies
  • Impact of actor-centric filmmaking on storytelling
  • Influence of OTT platforms on Telugu cinema
  • Role of fearless directors in shaping the industry Appreciating brilliance in filmmaking
  • Impact of audience demand on movie content

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Telugu Film Industry
  • 10:17 Evolution of Film Industry
  • 17:20 Actor-Centric Filmmaking
  • 26:41 Influence of OTT Platforms
  • 33:17 Fearless Directors
  • 38:24 Formula Movies and Creative New Movies
  • 53:48 Entertainment and Audience Engagement

#podcast

#telugu #telugumovies #cinema #chiranjeevi #maheshbabu #rana #NTR #RGV #puri

]]>bba3cc1c-636d-409e-b4d6-a1f0d061c554Thu, 28 May 2026 03:42:46 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the evolution of the Telugu film industry, from its obsession with movies to the impact of OTT platforms. It explores the shift in storytelling, the influence of actor-centric filmmaking, and the role of fearless directors in shaping the industry. The conversation delves into the art of storytelling, the balance between commercial and creative movies, the impact of audience demand on movie content, the transition of movie content in the digital age, the purpose of entertainment, and the quality of movie content.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Obsession with film industry and exposure to movies</li><li>Impact of actor-centric filmmaking on storytelling</li><li>Influence of OTT platforms on Telugu cinema</li><li>Role of fearless directors in shaping the industry Appreciating brilliance in filmmaking</li><li>Impact of audience demand on movie content</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Telugu Film Industry</li><li>10:17 Evolution of Film Industry</li><li>17:20 Actor-Centric Filmmaking</li><li>26:41 Influence of OTT Platforms</li><li>33:17 Fearless Directors</li><li>38:24 Formula Movies and Creative New Movies</li><li>53:48 Entertainment and Audience Engagement</li></ul><p></p><p>#podcast</p><p>#telugu #telugumovies #cinema #chiranjeevi #maheshbabu #rana #NTR #RGV #puri </p>no00:48:1610Did Telugu Cinema Stop Risking it? full<![CDATA[Conversation on Rana Daggubati | The Matilda Mindset]]>Some people don’t just make films.
They build worlds, platforms, industries, and stories that outlive them.

In this episode, we talk about creativity, storytelling, Telugu cinema, and why Rana Daggubati became such an important figure to us — not just as an actor, but as someone who genuinely believes stories can shape culture.

From Baahubali and Amar Chitra Katha to gaming, VFX, and original storytelling, this became a conversation about art, ambition, and what happens when someone chooses growth over formula.

This is less of a film discussion and more of a deep dive into why certain creators make us feel seen.

🎙️ The Matilda Mindset

Chapters
00:00 — Creative people & the need to tell stories
04:06 — Fame, art, and staying true to creativity
06:30 — Why Rana Daggubati stands out to us
09:17 — Small films, storytelling, and artistic risk
17:50 — Tech, gaming, VFX & being ahead of the industry
26:31 — Formula films vs original stories
33:23 — Film industries, money, and audience culture
39:50 — Why creators like Rana make us feel seen


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#TheMatildaMindset #RanaDaggubati #Tollywood #TeluguCinema #Baahubali #Storytelling #FilmPodcast #IndianCinema #CreativePeople #Movies #ArtAndCulture #AmarChitraKatha #Filmmaking #SSRajamouli #PodcastClips #CinemaDiscussion #IndianPodcasts #CreativeIndustry #FilmIndustry #BTS

]]>130f8909-b9b8-4612-ad36-c6bfef115acaThu, 21 May 2026 02:33:59 GMT<p>Some people don’t just make films.<br />They build worlds, platforms, industries, and stories that outlive them.<br /><br />In this episode, we talk about creativity, storytelling, Telugu cinema, and why Rana Daggubati became such an important figure to us — not just as an actor, but as someone who genuinely believes stories can shape culture.<br /><br />From Baahubali and Amar Chitra Katha to gaming, VFX, and original storytelling, this became a conversation about art, ambition, and what happens when someone chooses growth over formula.<br /><br />This is less of a film discussion and more of a deep dive into why certain creators make us feel seen.<br /><br />🎙️ The Matilda Mindset<br /><br />Chapters<br />00:00 — Creative people &amp; the need to tell stories<br />04:06 — Fame, art, and staying true to creativity<br />06:30 — Why Rana Daggubati stands out to us<br />09:17 — Small films, storytelling, and artistic risk<br />17:50 — Tech, gaming, VFX &amp; being ahead of the industry<br />26:31 — Formula films vs original stories<br />33:23 — Film industries, money, and audience culture<br />39:50 — Why creators like Rana make us feel seen<br /><br /><br />------------------------------------############################------------------------------<br />#TheMatildaMindset #RanaDaggubati #Tollywood #TeluguCinema #Baahubali #Storytelling #FilmPodcast #IndianCinema #CreativePeople #Movies #ArtAndCulture #AmarChitraKatha #Filmmaking #SSRajamouli #PodcastClips #CinemaDiscussion #IndianPodcasts #CreativeIndustry #FilmIndustry #BTS</p>no00:46:179Conversation on Rana Daggubati | The Matilda Mindsetfull<![CDATA[Gods We Carry]]>The conversation delves into the exploration of Japanese indigenous belief systems and the influence of Jujutsu Kaisen on cultural exchange. It also discusses the interconnectedness of religious traditions and the impact of cultural influence on storytelling and mythology. The conversation delves into the impact of colonialism, the survival and thriving of ancient civilizations, religious and cultural similarities across different civilizations, beliefs and practices of death and afterlife, and the collectivism and shared values of ancient civilizations. The conversation delves into the impact of colonialism on culture, the preservation and loss of ancient wisdom, and the relevance of ancient teachings in modern society. It explores the parallels between historical events and fictional narratives, drawing attention to the enduring effects of colonization. Additionally, it highlights the significance of cultural practices and the need to preserve ancient wisdom in the context of contemporary society.

Takeaways

  • Cultural Influence
  • Religious Traditions Impact of colonialism
  • Cultural and religious similarities
  • Ancient civilizations and their practices Colonialism and its Impact
  • Cultural Preservation and Loss
  • Ancient Wisdom and Modern Society

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Influence of Jujutsu Kaisen and Cultural Exchange
  • 28:49 Impact of Colonialism and Cultural Imposition
  • 41:06 Religious and Cultural Similarities Across Ancient Civilizations
  • 47:25 Beliefs and Practices of Death and Afterlife
  • 53:03 Collectivism and Shared Values of Ancient Civilizations
  • 58:17 Colonialism and Cultural Impact
]]>154a1372-f162-4d62-85ac-c7735ff179f3Thu, 14 May 2026 02:30:00 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the exploration of Japanese indigenous belief systems and the influence of Jujutsu Kaisen on cultural exchange. It also discusses the interconnectedness of religious traditions and the impact of cultural influence on storytelling and mythology. The conversation delves into the impact of colonialism, the survival and thriving of ancient civilizations, religious and cultural similarities across different civilizations, beliefs and practices of death and afterlife, and the collectivism and shared values of ancient civilizations. The conversation delves into the impact of colonialism on culture, the preservation and loss of ancient wisdom, and the relevance of ancient teachings in modern society. It explores the parallels between historical events and fictional narratives, drawing attention to the enduring effects of colonization. Additionally, it highlights the significance of cultural practices and the need to preserve ancient wisdom in the context of contemporary society.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Cultural Influence</li><li>Religious Traditions Impact of colonialism</li><li>Cultural and religious similarities</li><li>Ancient civilizations and their practices Colonialism and its Impact</li><li>Cultural Preservation and Loss</li><li>Ancient Wisdom and Modern Society</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Influence of Jujutsu Kaisen and Cultural Exchange</li><li>28:49 Impact of Colonialism and Cultural Imposition</li><li>41:06 Religious and Cultural Similarities Across Ancient Civilizations</li><li>47:25 Beliefs and Practices of Death and Afterlife</li><li>53:03 Collectivism and Shared Values of Ancient Civilizations</li><li>58:17 Colonialism and Cultural Impact</li></ul>no01:10:558Gods We Carryfull<![CDATA[Telugu Girls in America: Four Years Later]]>Four years after moving to the U.S., we talk about the tiny culture shocks that changed us — groceries, credit scores, insurance, public transport, school districts, food labels, and why we still miss kirana stores.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Cultural Differences in Grocery Shopping
  • 37:00 Challenges of Public Transport and Insurance
  • 42:21 Education System
  • 47:47 Legal System and Culture
  • 01:25:59 Cultural Diversity

#DeepTalks #RealTalk #PodcastClips
#DesiAbroad #LifeInYour20s #CulturalShift
#WomenWhoTalk #ModernLife #UnfilteredConversations

#Telugu

]]>7a2ed799-ada7-452e-9313-7657cd42d0fbThu, 07 May 2026 02:56:11 GMT<p>Four years after moving to the U.S., we talk about the tiny culture shocks that changed us — groceries, credit scores, insurance, public transport, school districts, food labels, and why we still miss kirana stores.</p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Cultural Differences in Grocery Shopping</li><li>37:00 Challenges of Public Transport and Insurance</li><li>42:21 Education System</li><li>47:47 Legal System and Culture</li><li>01:25:59 Cultural Diversity</li></ul><p>#DeepTalks #RealTalk #PodcastClips<br />#DesiAbroad #LifeInYour20s #CulturalShift<br />#WomenWhoTalk #ModernLife #UnfilteredConversations</p><p>#Telugu</p>no00:48:377Telugu Girls in America: Four Years Laterfull<![CDATA[ The Worst Generation]]>We’ve all heard it — “this generation is the worst.”
Too sensitive. Too loud. Too different. Too much.

But what if questioning things isn’t the problem?
What if refusing to blindly follow is exactly what creates change?

In this episode, we talk about who defines “normal,” why being yourself can feel like rebellion, and why every generation gets labeled the worst one.

If you’ve ever been called “too much” or “too woke”… this one’s for you.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Challenging Norms and Beliefs
  • 09:34 The Pressure to Conform
  • 19:12 The Demand for Respect and Gratitude
  • 27:16 Questioning Tradition and Innovation
  • 32:26 The Concept of Being 'Woke'
  • 38:49 The Freedom of Art
  • 01:02:19 The Controversy of Depression and Art

#TheWorstGeneration #Podcast #SelfGrowth

]]>69662d12-c2bd-49a3-bb41-24accabd4af8Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:30:00 GMT<p>We’ve all heard it — <i>“this generation is the worst.”</i><br />Too sensitive. Too loud. Too different. Too much.</p><p></p><p>But what if questioning things isn’t the problem?<br />What if refusing to blindly follow is exactly what creates change?</p><p></p><p>In this episode, we talk about who defines “normal,” why being yourself can feel like rebellion, and why every generation gets labeled the worst one.</p><p></p><p>If you’ve ever been called “too much” or “too woke”… this one’s for you.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Challenging Norms and Beliefs</li><li>09:34 The Pressure to Conform</li><li>19:12 The Demand for Respect and Gratitude</li><li>27:16 Questioning Tradition and Innovation</li><li>32:26 The Concept of Being 'Woke'</li><li>38:49 The Freedom of Art</li><li>01:02:19 The Controversy of Depression and Art</li></ul><p>#TheWorstGeneration #Podcast #SelfGrowth</p>no00:46:196 The Worst Generationfull<![CDATA[AI ENIGMA: Part 2]]>The conversation delves into the multifaceted aspects of AI, exploring its role as a tool, the impact of data bias, the intersection of AI and art, and the environmental implications of AI. It also highlights the need for awareness and responsible use of AI technology.

Chapters:

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 01:48 The hallucination problem
  • 05:07 Myth-busting ChatGPT
  • 14:38 Data bias & decision-making
  • 17:10 It's the humans we're scared of
  • 20:17 AI and art
  • 22:41 The hidden cost
  • 28:38 Outro
]]>95547a89-0633-4968-b969-974b8eba4240Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:30:00 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the multifaceted aspects of AI, exploring its role as a tool, the impact of data bias, the intersection of AI and art, and the environmental implications of AI. It also highlights the need for awareness and responsible use of AI technology.</p><p></p><p><b>Chapters:</b></p><ul><li><code>00:00</code> Intro</li><li><code>01:48</code> The hallucination problem</li><li><code>05:07</code> Myth-busting ChatGPT</li><li><code>14:38</code> Data bias &amp; decision-making</li><li><code>17:10</code> It's the humans we're scared of</li><li><code>20:17</code> AI and art</li><li><code>22:41</code> The hidden cost</li><li><code>28:38</code> Outro</li></ul>no00:29:195AI ENIGMA: Part 2full<![CDATA[AI ENIGMA: Part 1]]>Is AI actually a threat—or are we just afraid of change?

In this episode of The Matilda Mindset, we talk about AI, job loss fears, and how work and education are evolving. Are jobs really disappearing, or just changing? And are we using AI right—or just forcing it everywhere?

We don’t have all the answers, but we’re trying to figure it out.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Intro

00:13 – AI: fear vs reality

04:54 – Jobs, layoffs & decision-making

13:36 – How companies are using AI

15:35 – Education & adapting to change

26:26 – Outro

]]>7ffeea4d-be36-490b-9ecc-400c410436d3Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:30:00 GMT<p>Is AI actually a threat—or are we just afraid of change?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of <i>The Matilda Mindset</i>, we talk about AI, job loss fears, and how work and education are evolving. Are jobs really disappearing, or just changing? And are we using AI right—or just forcing it everywhere?</p><p></p><p>We don’t have all the answers, but we’re trying to figure it out.</p><p></p><hr /><p></p><p></p><h2><b>⏱️ Chapters</b></h2><p></p><p></p><p><b>00:00 – Intro</b></p><p><b>00:13 – AI: fear vs reality</b></p><p><b>04:54 – Jobs, layoffs &amp; decision-making</b></p><p><b>13:36 – How companies are using AI</b></p><p><b>15:35 – Education &amp; adapting to change</b></p><p><b>26:26 – Outro</b></p>no00:26:574AI ENIGMA: Part 1full<![CDATA[Maybe It’s Not Just the Algorithm ]]>We blame the algorithm for everything — what we watch, what we think, even how we feel.

But what if it’s not that simple?

In this episode, we talk about how algorithms shape our feeds, reinforce our opinions, and keep us scrolling — but also how much of that is actually on us.

From attention spans and content loops to opinion bubbles and the need to always have something playing, this is a conversation about influence, control, and the choices we don’t realize we’re making.

So… is it really the algorithm? Or is it us too?

Chapters

00:00 From CDs to Social Media

09:59 Trends, Virality & FOMO

19:31 Living in an Algorithm Bubble

25:27 Attention Span & Multitasking

31:00 Screens, Presence & Eating

33:00 Is It the Algorithm or Us?

37:00 Silence, Boredom & Original Thought

]]>6f075701-e13e-4184-9bee-b2b4002f067aThu, 09 Apr 2026 01:00:00 GMT<p>We blame the algorithm for everything — what we watch, what we think, even how we feel.</p><p>But what if it’s not that simple?</p><p>In this episode, we talk about how algorithms shape our feeds, reinforce our opinions, and keep us scrolling — but also how much of that is actually on us.</p><p>From attention spans and content loops to opinion bubbles and the need to always have something playing, this is a conversation about influence, control, and the choices we don’t realize we’re making.</p><p>So… is it really the algorithm? Or is it us too?</p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 From CDs to Social Media</p><p>09:59 Trends, Virality &amp; FOMO</p><p>19:31 Living in an Algorithm Bubble</p><p>25:27 Attention Span &amp; Multitasking</p><p>31:00 Screens, Presence &amp; Eating</p><p>33:00 Is It the Algorithm or Us?</p><p>37:00 Silence, Boredom &amp; Original Thought</p>no00:41:273Maybe It’s Not Just the Algorithm full<![CDATA[Was this your childhood too?]]>Remember when life was scheduled around cartoons?
When 7 PM meant rushing home for your favorite show… and weekends were incomplete without a stack of books?

In this episode, we take a nostalgic trip back to the content that quietly shaped our childhood — from Harry Potter, Tintin, and Tinkle to CID, Sharaarat, Pokémon, Power Rangers, and Cartoon Network classics.

]]>d7dda146-a778-46d6-bfd0-c5a03bd6f5f3Fri, 03 Apr 2026 02:38:19 GMT<p>Remember when life was scheduled around cartoons?<br />When 7 PM meant rushing home for your favorite show… and weekends were incomplete without a stack of books?</p><p>In this episode, we take a nostalgic trip back to the content that quietly shaped our childhood — from <i>Harry Potter</i>, <i>Tintin</i>, and <i>Tinkle</i> to <i>CID</i>, <i>Sharaarat</i>, <i>Pokémon</i>, <i>Power Rangers</i>, and <i>Cartoon Network</i> classics.</p>yes00:36:462Was this your childhood too?full<![CDATA[Is making friends as adults supposed to be this hard?]]>Making friends as an adult feels… unnecessarily difficult.

In this episode, we spiral (a little) about late 20s friendships — from not fitting into bar culture, to overthinking every interaction, to wondering how guys somehow make friends overnight.

We talk about effort, expectations, safety, and that weird feeling of wanting deep connections but not knowing where to find them anymore.

Also… are we the problem?

]]>e02eeb4a-a1c9-45ab-8892-60d9aca0d6a1Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:58:20 GMT<p>Making friends as an adult feels… unnecessarily difficult.</p><p>In this episode, we spiral (a little) about late 20s friendships — from not fitting into bar culture, to overthinking every interaction, to wondering how guys somehow make friends overnight.</p><p>We talk about effort, expectations, safety, and that weird feeling of wanting deep connections but not knowing where to find them anymore.</p><p>Also… are we the problem?</p>yes00:34:561Is making friends as adults supposed to be this hard?full<![CDATA[The Matilda Mindset]]>Welcome to the Matilda Mindset! A weekly conversation about life, friendship, and figuring things out.

]]>e3d77daa-e3f0-44c4-a4de-0f1c44113e79Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:51:04 GMT<p>Welcome to the Matilda Mindset! A weekly conversation about life, friendship, and figuring things out.</p>no00:01:57The Matilda Mindsettrailer