Best The Doers Nepal Podcasts (2025)

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How Amazon Trained Our Daraz CEO | Aanchal Kunwar | Ep. 269 2:08:32

2d ago2:08:32

2:08:32

🎙️ Welcome to The Doers Nepal Podcast – Nepal’s Longest Running Business Podcast Every week, we bring you real conversations with the people shaping Nepal’s future through business, ideas, and bold action. This episode is a special one. We sat down with Aanchal Kunwar, the Managing Director of Daraz Nepal, and one of the few women leading a major t…

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I'll probably lose my job to AI. Here's why that's OK | Megan J. McArdle 10:38

16m ago10:38

10:38

Artificial intelligence could cost many of us our careers — but that doesn’t mean we should stop its development, says journalist Megan J. McArdle. As she watches AI encroach on her own craft, she shares a fresh take on the 19th-century Luddites, who tried to destroy machines that would upend their trade. Looking back, McArdle reframes today’s fear…

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The autism spectrum isn't what you think it is | Chloé Hayden 13:43

1d ago13:43

13:43

Actress Chloé Hayden is best known for her role as Quinnie on the popular TV show "Heartbreak High" — one of the first-ever autistic characters to actually be played by an autistic person. Now, she's inviting us to imagine a world where seeing autistic people in any role isn't groundbreaking, it's simply expected. Want to help shape TED’s shows goi…

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The razor-thin line between contagion and connection | Dan Taberski 14:10

2d ago14:10

14:10

After a mysterious wave of tics and twitches swept through a small-town high school in New York, documentary podcaster Dan Taberski set out to investigate what was really happening. Drawing on extensive research and intimate interviews with the people involved, he explores the roots of mass hysteria — and what it reveals about the line between illn…

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Let's get real about free speech | Greg Lukianoff 13:13

3d ago13:13

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"Too many people believe in something closer to freedom from speech rather than freedom of speech," says attorney Greg Lukianoff. In a timely talk, he warns against the rise of "mob censorship" — and reminds us why free speech is the best check on power ever invented. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey! Learn more abo…

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The US bombed Iran. Now what? | TED Explains the World with Ian Bremmer 47:32

4d ago47:32

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On June 21, the United States launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, escalating the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. Political scientist Ian Bremmer explains why President Trump decided to bomb Iran, the risk of a broadening war and what to look for next at this uncertain moment. (This interview, hosted by TED’s Helen Walters, wa…

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Sunday Pick: Kara Swisher | Design Matters 1:13:04

6d ago1:13:04

1:13:04

Tech journalist, opinion leader, and disruptor—Kara Swisher has hosted hundreds of newsmaking interviews tracking tech and media's changing power dynamics, often going head-to-head with the most prominent figures in the technology industry. She joins a live studio audience to talk about her inimitable career covering the ever-evolving world of tech…

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How do you prepare for jobs that don't exist yet? A work expert and a YouTuber answer | Jon Youshaei and Michelle Weise 28:39

7d ago28:39

28:39

Video creator Jon Youshaei and workplace expert Michelle Weise team up to crack the code on how to thrive through career chaos. They discuss how technological change is upending traditional career paths, explore the art of making your skills stand out and offer essential advice for young people entering the workforce. (This conversation is part of …

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Is your partner "the one?" Wrong question | George Blair-West 16:52

7d ago16:52

16:52

Marrying for love is a relatively recent phenomenon for humanity, and we still don't fully understand what it means for building successful relationships, says author and psychiatrist George Blair-West. Drawing from his extensive experience working with couples, he shares four questions every couple should ask themselves before tying the knot — and…

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What is Juneteenth, and why is it important? | Karlos Hill and Soraya Field Fiorio 6:59

8d ago6:59

6:59

At the end of the Civil War, though slavery was technically illegal in all states, it still persisted in the last bastions of the Confederacy. This was the case when Union General Gordon Granger marched his troops into Galveston, Texas on June 19th and announced that all enslaved people there were officially free. Karlos K. Hill and Soraya Field Fi…

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A musical duet with AI herself | Todd Almond and Donna Murphy 11:07

9d ago11:07

11:07

In a show-stopping duet, Broadway legends Todd Almond and Donna Murphy (portraying the imagined character of AI) dig into our tangled relationship with artificial intelligence — blending wit and warmth with a touch of existential dread. This Broadway act, written exclusively for TED, is cabaret meets searing social commentary meets comedic gold. Wa…

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The big idea funding forest conservation | Andika Putraditama 11:02

10d ago11:02

11:02

Palm oil is in nearly every commodity you use — food, shampoo, makeup and more — but harvesting this essential material has contributed to the destruction of millions of hectares of forests globally. Sustainability leader Andika Putraditama shares how a groundbreaking collaboration between conservationists and global brands is turning this crisis o…

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This Man Is Turning Pokhara into a Global Adventure Hub | Ep. 268 2:05:23

9d ago2:05:23

2:05:23

🎙️ Welcome to The Doers Nepal Podcast – Nepal's No.1 Business Podcast We explore the stories of leaders shaping the future across diverse industries. In this episode: Singapore, million-dollar tech projects, and mountain biking in Nepal comes under one name, our guest Sunil Chandra Sharma. He’s not just a tech veteran, but the co-founder of the wor…

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Forget hustle culture. Behold the Artist Corporation | Yancey Strickler 11:33

11d ago11:33

11:33

Kickstarter cofounder Yancey Strickler unveils a radical new economic model that could transform how creative people build sustainable careers, amass collective wealth and escape the burnout of hustle culture. Hear his vision for how artists can pool resources, share profits and own their work in a new kind of economy, as he poses a tantalizing vie…

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Sunday Pick: Why you should get good at being bad | Fixable 26:22

13d ago26:22

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Sometimes the only way to win is by finding the courage to lose. This week, Anne and Frances want you to “dare to be bad” in order to free up capacity to excel at more important things. They share insight on the power of strategic “no”s, the value of ruthless prioritization, and how Steve Jobs and Apple delivered breakthrough innovation by strategi…

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How do you stop caring what others think? A filmmaker and a therapist answer | Baron Ryan and Stephanie R. Yates-Anyabwile 27:47

14d ago27:47

27:47

How do you quit people-pleasing? Internet filmmaker Baron Ryan and family therapist Stephanie R. Yates-Anyabwile unpack the all-too-common fear of rejection and explore the practices necessary to reclaim your ability to finally say “no” and stop caring about what other people think. (This conversation is part of “TED Intersections,” a series featur…

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How to lead with radical candor | Kim Scott 16:55

14d ago16:55

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"How can you say what you mean without being mean?" asks CEO coach and author Kim Scott. Delving into the delicate balance between caring and challenging when leading in the workplace, she introduces "radical candor" as the way to give constructive criticism, compassionately. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey! Learn …

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The case for making art when the world is on fire | Amie McNee 14:08

15d ago14:08

14:08

Making art isn’t self-indulgent — it’s an essential, radical act of creation, says writer Amie McNee. She explores the importance of having a creative practice, whether you’re a long-time artist or an aspiring one, and shows how to move past self-doubt and start expressing yourself. If you’ve ever felt like your creativity doesn’t matter in a world…

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The surprising power of your nature photos | Scott Loarie 13:01

16d ago13:01

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Scott Loarie has a challenge for you: go outside and take a picture of a living thing. He introduces the global community of people building a living atlas of the natural world by sharing their nature photos with scientists — and shows how you can join in on the fun. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey! Learn more abou…

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How to Attract Top Talents in Nepal (And Keep Them) | Ep. 267 1:32:47

16d ago1:32:47

1:32:47

🎙️ Welcome to The Doers Nepal Podcast – Nepal's No.1 Business Podcast We explore the stories of leaders shaping the future across diverse industries. In this episode: We're breaking down the wall between job seekers and employers. Our guest Shailendra Raj Giri is the Managing Director of MeroJob, Nepal's largest and most trusted job portal. He pull…

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Inside a dark web kill list | Carl Miller 15:30

17d ago15:30

15:30

Who pays for an assassin on the internet? Dark web researcher Carl Miller spent years tracking down the answer to this question. In this chilling talk, he shares how he uncovered real kill orders placed online by seemingly ordinary individuals — and gives an unsettling look at what drives people to the brink. (Note: This talk contains descriptions …

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What introverts wish everyone else knew | Shalewa Sharpe 11:18

18d ago11:18

11:18

Comedian Shalewa Sharpe recounts the hilarious tale of how capitalism broke her ankle, what’s going on with dive bar bathrooms and why she — a quiet soul who likes to sip chamomile tea — brings a tote bag to a wild night out. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey! Learn more about TED Next at ted.com/futureyou Hosted on …

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Information Inoculation: Why we need to fight misinformation about vaccines | TED Health 45:39

20d ago45:39

45:39

Ethan Lindenberger never got vaccinated as a kid. So one day, he went on Reddit and asked a simple question: "Where do I go to get vaccinated?" The post went viral, landing Lindenberger in the middle of a heated debate about vaccination and, ultimately, in front of a US Senate committee. The high school senior reports back on his unexpected time in…

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How can creativity help us heal? A doctor and a cartoonist answer | Amy Baxter and Navied Mahdavian 24:27

21d ago24:27

24:27

When medicine mixes with metaphor, what kind of healing transpires? In this unexpected meeting of minds, physician Amy Baxter shares her innovative approach to treating pain, while cartoonist Navied Mahdavian explores how he traces its deeper meaning. From punchlines to pain scales, they reveal how drawing can be diagnostic and why medicine might j…

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The fine art of fibbing | Athena Kugblenu 10:10

21d ago10:10

10:10

Comedian and writer Athena Kugblenu has a hot take: we’re all liars, and that’s OK. Exploring the line between the little lies that do no harm and the big, self-serving whoppers you’d best avoid, she offers a crucial question to ask yourself to help determine if honesty is the best policy — or if a fib might best fit the situation. Want to help sha…

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A new lifeline for the world's coral reefs | Theresa Fyffe 10:09

22d ago10:09

10:09

Coral reefs are the most biodiverse ecosystem on the planet and the lifeblood of a thriving ocean. Yet without action, 90 percent of coral reefs could die by 2050. Fortunately, reef guardian Theresa Fyffe has a plan. Learn how her team at the Great Barrier Reef Foundation is rolling out a targeted approach to large-scale coral restoration by combin…

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Why Ukraine's drone attack on Russia changes war forever | Ian Bremmer 46:45

23d ago46:45

46:45

Ukraine’s surprise drone strike deep inside Russia damaged billions of dollars’ worth of irreplaceable military aircraft and marks a major milestone in the ongoing conflict. Political scientist Ian Bremmer breaks down how the Ukrainians pulled off the astonishing attack, the risk of nuclear retaliation from Putin and why “asymmetric warfare” is her…

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How Amazon Trained Our Daraz CEO | Aanchal Kunwar | Ep. 269 2:08:32

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I'll probably lose my job to AI. Here's why that's OK | Megan J. McArdle 10:38

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The autism spectrum isn't what you think it is | Chloé Hayden 13:43

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The razor-thin line between contagion and connection | Dan Taberski 14:10

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Let's get real about free speech | Greg Lukianoff 13:13

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The US bombed Iran. Now what? | TED Explains the World with Ian Bremmer 47:32

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Sunday Pick: Kara Swisher | Design Matters 1:13:04

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How do you prepare for jobs that don't exist yet? A work expert and a YouTuber answer | Jon Youshaei and Michelle Weise 28:39

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Is your partner "the one?" Wrong question | George Blair-West 16:52

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What is Juneteenth, and why is it important? | Karlos Hill and Soraya Field Fiorio 6:59

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A musical duet with AI herself | Todd Almond and Donna Murphy 11:07

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The big idea funding forest conservation | Andika Putraditama 11:02

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This Man Is Turning Pokhara into a Global Adventure Hub | Ep. 268 2:05:23

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Forget hustle culture. Behold the Artist Corporation | Yancey Strickler 11:33

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Sunday Pick: Why you should get good at being bad | Fixable 26:22

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How do you stop caring what others think? A filmmaker and a therapist answer | Baron Ryan and Stephanie R. Yates-Anyabwile 27:47

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How to lead with radical candor | Kim Scott 16:55

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The case for making art when the world is on fire | Amie McNee 14:08

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The surprising power of your nature photos | Scott Loarie 13:01

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How to Attract Top Talents in Nepal (And Keep Them) | Ep. 267 1:32:47

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Inside a dark web kill list | Carl Miller 15:30

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What introverts wish everyone else knew | Shalewa Sharpe 11:18

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Information Inoculation: Why we need to fight misinformation about vaccines | TED Health 45:39

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How can creativity help us heal? A doctor and a cartoonist answer | Amy Baxter and Navied Mahdavian 24:27

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The fine art of fibbing | Athena Kugblenu 10:10

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A new lifeline for the world's coral reefs | Theresa Fyffe 10:09

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Why Ukraine's drone attack on Russia changes war forever | Ian Bremmer 46:45

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